Nikon S6100SLV, S6100VLT User Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

User’s Manual

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Trademark Information

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• PictBridge is a trademark.

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registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

• All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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his product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and noncommercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C. See

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Introduction

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode

More on Shooting

More on Playback

Editing Images

Movie Recording and Playback

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Basic Camera Setup

Caring for the Camera

Technical Notes and Index

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For Your Safety

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.

This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury.

WARNINGS

Turn off in the event of malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or Charging AC Adapter, unplug the Charging AC Adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the equipment to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection.

Do not disassemble

Touching the internal parts of the camera or Charging AC Adapter could result in injury. Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians. Should the camera or Charging AC Adapter break open as the result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery.

Do not use the camera or Charging AC Adapter in the presence of flammable gas

Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.

Handle the camera strap with care

Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child.

Keep out of reach of children

Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths.

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For Your Safety

Observe caution when handling the battery

The battery may leak, overheat, or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product:

• Before replacing the battery, turn

the product off. If you are using the Charging AC Adapter/AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion

Battery EN-EL12 (supplied). Charge the battery by using a camera that supports battery charging or by using a Battery Charger MH-65 (available separately). To charge the battery with the camera, use either Charging AC Adapter EH-69P (supplied) or the Charge by computer function.

• When inserting the battery, do not

attempt to insert it upside down or backwards.

• Do not short or disassemble the

battery or attempt to remove or break the battery insulation or casing.

• Do not expose the battery to flame

or to excessive heat. Do not immerse in or expose to water.

•

• Replace the terminal cover when

transporting the battery. Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

• The battery is prone to leakage when

fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains.

• Discontinue use immediately should

you notice any change in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.

• If liquid from the damaged battery comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

Observe the following precautions when handling the Charging AC Adapter

• Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.

• Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire.

• Do not handle the plug or go near the Charging AC Adapter during lightning storms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the USB cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to heat or flames. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not handle the plug or Charging AC Adapter with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DCto-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire.

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For Your Safety

Use appropriate cables

When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.

Handle moving parts with care

Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts.

CD-ROMs

The CD-ROMs supplied with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CDROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.

Observe caution when using the flash

Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than 1 m (3 ft. 4 in.) from the subject.

Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object

Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

Turn the power off when using inside an airplane or the hospital

Turn the power off while inside the airplane during take off or landing. Follow the instructions of the hospital when using while in a hospital. The electromagnetic waves given out by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital.

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Notices

Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed.

The power supply unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

CAUTIONS

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Interface Cables

Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

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Notices

Notice for customers in the State of California

WARNING

Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road

Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA

Tel: 631-547-4200

Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

ATTENTION

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Notices for customers in Europe

CAUTIONS

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

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Table of Contents

For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................ ii

WARNINGS..................................................................................................................................................................ii

Notices ....................................................................................................................................................... v

Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................1

About This Manual ................................................................................................................................1

Information and Precautions............................................................................................................. 2

Parts of the Camera...............................................................................................................................4

The Camera Body ...................................................................................................................................................4

Basic Operations..................................................................................................................................... 6

The A (Shooting Mode) Button..................................................................................................................6

The c (Playback) Button .................................................................................................................................6

The b (e Movie-record) Button ..............................................................................................................6

Shutter-release Button ........................................................................................................................................7

Attaching the Camera Strap............................................................................................................................7

Operating the Touch Panel ................................................................................................................8

Tapping.........................................................................................................................................................................8

Dragging......................................................................................................................................................................8

Dragging and Dropping.....................................................................................................................................8

Using the Stylus.......................................................................................................................................................9

Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations.......................................10

Shooting (Information Display)...................................................................................................................10

Shooting (Operation Controls)....................................................................................................................11

Playback (Information Display)....................................................................................................................12

Playback (Operation Controls).....................................................................................................................13

Operating the Tabs.............................................................................................................................................14

First Steps............................................................................................................................................. 16

Inserting the Battery ...........................................................................................................................16

Removing the Battery.......................................................................................................................................17

Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................................................18

Turning On and Off the Camera.................................................................................................................21

Setting Display Language, Date and Time .................................................................................22

Inserting Memory Cards ....................................................................................................................24

Removing Memory Cards...............................................................................................................................24

Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode............................................................... 26

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode.......................................................26

Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode...............................................................................................27

Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................................28

Using the Zoom....................................................................................................................................................29

Step 3 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................................30

Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images...................................................................................32

Playing Back Images (Playback Mode)....................................................................................................32

Deleting Unwanted Images..........................................................................................................................33

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Using the Basic Shooting Functions .............................................................................................34

m Flash Mode......................................................................................................................................................34

n Taking Pictures with the Self-timer..................................................................................................37

p Macro Mode ...................................................................................................................................................39

o Changing the Brightness Using Exposure Compensation................................................40

More on Shooting ............................................................................................................................. 41

Selecting a Shooting Mode..............................................................................................................41

Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode setting .........................................................................................44

A Image Mode (Changing Image Quality/Image Size) ............................................................45

q Touch Shutter (Tapping the Monitor to Release the Shutter) ........................................47

s Subject Tracking (Focusing on a Moving Subject).................................................................50

r Touch AF/AE (Tapping the Monitor to Focus)..........................................................................52

E ISO Sensitivity ................................................................................................................................................55

C Continuous .....................................................................................................................................................56

w White Balance (Adjusting Hue) ..........................................................................................................57

Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode)...................................................................................59

Selecting a Scene Mode..................................................................................................................................59

Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera

(Scene Auto Selector)........................................................................................................................................62

Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features).....................................................................64

Using the Draw Option....................................................................................................................................72

Shooting for a Panorama................................................................................................................................74

Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode).........................................................................76

Changing the Smart Portrait Mode Settings......................................................................................78

Camera Settings That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously...................................................80

More on Playback..............................................................................................................................82

Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode....................................................................................82

Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback........................................................................83

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom..........................................................................................85

Selecting Playback Mode..................................................................................................................87

Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode).................................................................88

Adding Images to Albums.............................................................................................................................88

Viewing Images in an Album.......................................................................................................................90

Removing Images from Albums ................................................................................................................91

Operations in Favorite Pictures Mode....................................................................................................92

Changing Icons Assigned to Albums......................................................................................................93

Image Searching in Auto Sort Mode.............................................................................................95

Viewing Images in Auto Sort Mode.........................................................................................................95

Operations in Auto Sort Mode....................................................................................................................97

Selecting Images Captured on a Specific Day (List by Date Mode)...................................98

Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode...................................................................................................98

Operations in List by Date Mode...............................................................................................................99

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Playback Options .............................................................................................................................. 100

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Setting the Image Rating ............................................................................................................... 101

Playing Back Images by Rating.................................................................................................................101

b Enjoying Slide Show................................................................................................................. 102

d Protecting Important Images (Protect).............................................................................. 104

Protecting One Image...................................................................................................................................104

Protecting Multiple Images........................................................................................................................105

Removing Protection from Images.......................................................................................................105

a Creating a DPOF Print Order..................................................................................................106

Creating a Print Order for One Image..................................................................................................106

Creating a Print Order for Multiple Images.......................................................................................108

Canceling Print Order.....................................................................................................................................109

f Rotate Image ...............................................................................................................................110

E Voice Memo: Recording and Playback............................................................................... 111

Recording Voice Memos..............................................................................................................................111

Playing Voice Memos.....................................................................................................................................112

Deleting Voice Memos..................................................................................................................................112

Editing Images..................................................................................................................................113

Editing Functions..............................................................................................................................113

Image Editing ..................................................................................................................................... 115

U Paint.................................................................................................................................................................115

k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation ........................................................118

I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast.................................................................119

P Stretch: Stretching Images................................................................................................................120

O Perspective Control: Adjusting a Sense of Perspective...................................................121

i Filter Effects (Digital Filter).................................................................................................................122

j Glamour Retouch....................................................................................................................................124

g Small Picture: Decreasing Image Size.........................................................................................126

o Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy ....................................................................................................127

Movie Recording and Playback..................................................................................................128

Recording Movies ............................................................................................................................. 128

Changing the Movie Recording Settings ..........................................................................................130

D Movie Options ..........................................................................................................................................130

n Movie AF Mode .......................................................................................................................................131

Y Wind Noise Reduction .........................................................................................................................132

Movie Playback..................................................................................................................................133

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers..........................................................134

Connecting to a TV...........................................................................................................................134

Connecting to a Computer............................................................................................................ 137

Before Connecting the Camera...............................................................................................................137

Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer...................................................................138

Charging While Connecting to a Computer...................................................................................142

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Connecting to a Printer................................................................................................................... 143

Connecting the Camera to a Printer.....................................................................................................144

Printing Images One at a Time.................................................................................................................145

Printing Multiple Images..............................................................................................................................146

Basic Camera Setup ........................................................................................................................149

Setup Menu......................................................................................................................................... 149

c Welcome Screen................................................................................................................................151

d Time Zone and Date........................................................................................................................152

e Monitor Settings ................................................................................................................................155

f Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) ................................................................................157

g Vibration Reduction.........................................................................................................................158

U Motion Detection..............................................................................................................................159

h AF Assist...................................................................................................................................................160

u Digital Zoom .......................................................................................................................................160

i Sound Settings....................................................................................................................................161

k Auto Off ...................................................................................................................................................162

l/m Format Memory/Format Card...................................................................................................163

n Language................................................................................................................................................164

H TV Settings ............................................................................................................................................164

V Charge by Computer ......................................................................................................................165

d Blink Warning.......................................................................................................................................166

p Reset All...................................................................................................................................................168

h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)...................................171

r Firmware Version ..............................................................................................................................172

Caring for the Camera....................................................................................................................173

Maximizing Camera Life and Performance.............................................................................. 173

Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................175

Storage....................................................................................................................................................................175

Technical Notes and Index...........................................................................................................176

Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 176

Approved Memory Cards............................................................................................................................177

File and Folder Names..................................................................................................................... 178

Error Messages...................................................................................................................................179

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................184

Specifications .....................................................................................................................................192

Supported Standards.....................................................................................................................................196

Index...................................................................................................................................................... 197

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Introduction

About This Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S6100 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.

Symbols and Conventions

To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:

This icon marks cautions, information that should be read

before use, to prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful

when using the camera.

Introduction

This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using

the camera.

This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere

in this manual.

Notations

• Secure Digital (SD) memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card are referred to as “memory card.”

• The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”

• The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of

buttons or messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold.

Screen Samples

In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.

Illustrations and Screen Display

Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display.

C Internal Memory and Memory Cards

Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on removable memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and delete, playback and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card. The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or accessed for picture storage, deletion, or viewing.

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Information and Precautions

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites:

Introduction

• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europ e-nikon.com/support/

• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. Visit the site below for contact information:

http://imaging.nikon.com/

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery charger, batteries, Charging AC Adapter, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY

VOID YOUR The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the

Nikon holographic seal could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.

For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.

Before Taking Important Pictures

Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

About the Manuals

• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,

• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in

• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.

• While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and

NIKON WARRANTY.

Holographic seal: Identifies this device as an authentic Nikon product.

stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.

these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

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Information and Precautions

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced

Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.” The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless the prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.

• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.

• Comply with copyright notices

The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making i llegal cop ies or to infringe copyright laws.

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the welcome screen (A 151). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

Introduction

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Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

Introduction

Under the connector cover

1 Shutter-release button..............................30

Zoom control..................................................29

f : wide-angle.......................................29

g : telephoto..........................................29

h : thumbnail playback ...................83

i : playback zoom..............................85

Power switch/power-on lamp

......................................................................26, 162

4 Built-in microphone (stereo)....111, 128

5 Flash......................................................................34

Self-timer lamp ..............................................37

AF-assist illuminator.................................160

Lens cover closed

12 3

7 Lens.........................................................175, 192

8 Lens cover......................................................173

Power connector cover (for

connection with an optional AC

Adapter) .......................................................... 176

10 Eyelet for camera strap................................7

11 Connector cover...................134, 138, 144

12 HDMI mini connector (Type C).........135

USB/audio/video output connector

..........................................................134, 138, 144

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Parts of the Camera

1 b (e movie-record) button....... 6, 128

Charge lamp......................................... 19, 165

Flash lamp.........................................................35

3 A (shooting mode) button.............6, 41

4 c (playback) button...................6, 32, 87

Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover...................16, 24

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6 Battery latch.............................................16, 17

7 Battery chamber............................................16

8 Memory card slot..........................................24

9 Tripod socket

10 Monitor/touch panel..................................10

11 Speaker ................................................. 112, 133

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Basic Operations

The A (Shooting Mode) Button

Introduction

The c (Playback) Button

The b (e Movie-record) Button

• Press the A button in playback mode to enter

shooting mode.

• Press the A button in shooting mode to display

the shooting-mode selection menu and switch shooting modes (A 41).

• Press the c button in shooting mode to enter

playback mode.

• Press the c button in playback mode to display

the playback-mode selection menu and switch playback modes (A 87).

• If the camera is turned off, hold down the c

button to turn the camera on in playback mode.

• Press the b (e movie-record) button in shooting mode to start movie recording (A 128). Press the b (e movie-record) button again to stop movie recording.

• Press the b (e movie-record) button in playback mode to enter shooting mode.

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Basic Operations

Shutter-release Button

The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value) are set. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

While the shutter-release button is held in this position, release the shutter and take a picture by pressing the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred images.

Introduction

Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure

Attaching the Camera Strap

Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take a picture

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Operating the Touch Panel

The monitor on the COOLPIX S6100 is a touch panel display. Use a finger or the supplied stylus to operate the touch panel.

Introduction

Tapping

Tap the touch panel.

Use this operation to: Select icons or other controls Select images in thumbnail playback mode (A 83) Perform touch shutter (A 47), subject tracking

(A 50), or touch AF/AE (A 52) operations Drag the tab to display the setting controls during

shooting or playback (A 14)

Dragging

Drag your finger across the touch panel and remove it from the touch panel.

Use this operation to: Scroll through images in full-frame playback mode

(A 32) Move the visible portion of an image enlarged with

playback zoom (A 85) Use sliders to adjust exposure compensation (A 40) or other settings

Dragging and Dropping

Place your finger on the touch panel, drag it to the desired location (1), and remove it from the touch panel (2).

Use this operation to: Apply the rating setting (A 101)

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Operating the Touch Panel

Using the Stylus

Use the stylus for operations that require more precision than using a finger, such as when using the draw option (A 72) or the paint option (A 116).

Attaching the Stylus

Attach the stylus to the strap as shown.

B Notes on the Touch Panel

• Do not press on the touch panel with pointed objects other than the supplied stylus.

• Do not apply unnecessary pressure to the touch panel.

Introduction

B Notes on Tapping/Dragging

• When tapping, the camera may not respond if your finger is left in one place too long.

• When dragging, the camera may not respond if you do any of the following:

- Bounce your finger off the display

- Drag your finger over too short a distance

- Stroke the display too lightly

- Move your finger too quickly

• When tapping the touch panel, the camera may not respond properly if something else is touching another area of the touch panel.

B Notes on the Stylus

• Keep the stylus out of reach of small children.

• Do not carry the camera by the stylus. The stylus may slip off the strap and the camera may fall.

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Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations

1 1

F3.7

250

Shooting (Information Display)

Displayed information on the monitor varies depending on the camera settings or status.

Introduction

213 78 9

1/1/1/ F3.7

F3.7250

250

1718

1 Shooting mode1...........................26, 59, 76

2 Macro mode....................................................39

3 Zoom indicator......................................29, 39

4 Focus indicator ..............................................30

5 AE/AF-L indicator .........................................75

“Date not set” indicator..................... 179

Print date indicator.............................. 157

7 Travel destination icon ..........................152

8 Motion detection...................................... 159

9 Vibration reduction icon.......................158

10 Focus area (auto)..........................................30

Indicators displayed vary with current shooting mode.

Indicator is displayed when there are 50 or fewer exposures remaining.

1 1

11 Focus area (center)

Focus area

(face detection, pet detection)....30, 76

13 Focus area (touch AF/AE)........................52

14 Focus area (

a Number of exposures remaining

(still images)2.............................................26

b Movie length...........................................128

16 Internal memory indicator......................27

17 Aperture.............................................................30

18 Shutter speed .................................................30

19 Battery level indicator................................26

505050

subject tracking mode

).... 50

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Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations

Shooting (Operation Controls)

Tap the following controls to change settings.

• Tap the tab to display the setting controls and shooting settings can be

changed (A 14).

• The controls available and indicators displayed vary with shooting mode and

the current camera settings.

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1 Tab.........................................................................14

2 Scene effect adjustment slider............61

3 Setting controls.............................................15

4 Touch AF/AE cancellation.......................52

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The following monitor display shows information for the image currently displayed and camera status.

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• The displayed information varies depending on the image played back and the

current camera status.

• Indicators below are displayed when turning on the camera or operating the

camera, and turn off after a few seconds elapse (A 155).

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2 File number and type............................. 178

3 Date/time of recording.............................22

Image mode2.............................................45

Movie options2.......................................130

5 Print order icon...........................................106

6 Protect icon................................................... 104

Album icon in

favorite pictures mode3...........................90

Category icon in

auto sort mode3............................................95

a Quick retouch icon ..........................118

c D-Lighting icon ..................................119

j Glamour retouch icon ...................124

i Filter effects icon...............................122

d Paint icon ...............................................115

r Stretch icon ..........................................120

q Perspective control icon............... 121

a Crop icon ...............................................127

p Voice memo icon..............................112

C Small picture icon.............................126

a Current frame number/

total number of frames .......................32

b Movie length...........................................133

10 Internal memory indicator......................27

11 Rating indicator..........................................101

12 Battery level indicator................................26

Indicators displayed vary with current playback mode.

Indicators displayed vary depending on the setting for shooting.

The icon for the selected album or category in auto sort mode currently selected in playback mode is displayed.

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Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations

Playback (Operation Controls)

Tap the following controls to change settings.

• Tap the tab to display the setting controls and delete or edit images (A 14).

• The controls available and indicators displayed vary with the image played back

and the current camera settings.

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1 Movie playback...........................................133

2 Tab.........................................................................14

3 Setting controls.............................................15

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Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations

Operating the Tabs

When in shooting or playback mode, use the setting controls to make shooting or playback settings. Display the controls by tapping the tab at the bottom, left and

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right sides of the monitor.

• Tap the icon of the desired item to display the setting screen for that item.

• Tap z (setup) in the setting controls to make the basic camera settings.

• When H or J is displayed on the setting screen, tap H to exit the setting

screen. Tap J to return to the previous screen.

• Tap the tab again to hide the setting controls.

Tap the tab to display the

icons of settings that can

be changed in the

current mode.

Tap an icon to display the

setting screen of that

Tap an icon to apply the

setting of that item.

Tap the tab again to hide

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Tap z to display the setup menu.

Return to the previous screen.

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Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations

Shooting

Shooting settings can be made.

• The available setting items vary depending on the shooting mode (A 41).

• Each icon also indicates the current setting.

m Flash mode..............................................34

n Self-timer...................................................37

p Macro mode ...........................................39

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o Exposure compensation .................40

A Image mode ...........................................45

Touch shooting

Touch shutter...................................47

Subject tracking..............................50

Touch AF/AE .....................................52

E ISO sensitivity .........................................55

C Continuous..............................................56

w White balance........................................57

D Movie options .....................................130

nMovie AF mode .................................131

Y Wind noise reduction.....................132

3 z Set up .......................................................149

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Images can be edited and deleted, and playback settings can be made.

• The available setting items vary depending on the type of image or playback mode.

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1 Rating................................................................101

h Add images to albums (except in

favorite pictures mode) ...................88

Remove images from albums (in

favorite pictures mode) ...................91

c Delete..........................................................33

b Slide show.............................................102

d Protect .....................................................104

a DPOF print order ...............................106

U Paint ..........................................................115

M Retouch...................................................113

E Voice memo.........................................111

3 z Set up .......................................................149

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First Steps

Inserting the Battery

Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) into the camera.

• Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low (A 18).

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

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cover.

2 Insert the battery.

Use the battery to push up the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) and fully insert the battery (2).

When the battery is fully inserted, the battery latch will lock it in place.

B Inserting the Battery

Inserting the battery upside down or backw ards could damage the camera. Be sure to check that the battery is in the correct orientation.

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

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Inserting the Battery

Removing the Battery

Turn the camera off (A 21) and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1). The battery can then be removed by hand (2).

• Note that the camera, battery, and memory card may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery.

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B Notes on the Battery

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery”

(A 174), before using the battery.

• If the battery is not used for an extended period, recharge it at least once every six months and

completely exhaust it before returning it to storage.

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Charging the Battery

Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 inserted into the camera, by connecting the supplied Charging AC Adapter EH-69P to the camera via the supplied USB Cable UC-E6, and then plugging the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet.

1 Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P.

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If a plug adapter* is included, attach the plug adapter to the plug on the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.

* The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or

region in which the camera was purchased. The Charging AC Adapter comes with the plug adapter attached in Argentina and Korea.

2 Insert the battery (A 16).

Do not turn the camera on.

3 Use the supplied USB cable to connect the Charging AC Adapter to the

camera.

Be sure that connectors are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert connectors at an angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable.

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4 Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an

electrical outlet.

The charge lamp slowly blinks green to indicate that the battery is charging.

About 3 hours and 20 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery.

The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is plugged into the electrical outlet.

Charge lamp Description

Blinks slowly (green) Battery charging.

Off

Flickers (green)

Battery not charging. When charging is complete, the charge lamp stops blinking green and turns off.

• The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F).

• The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected, or there is a problem with the battery. Disconnect the USB cable or unplug the Charging AC Adapter and correctly connect it again, or change the battery.

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5 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and

then disconnect the USB cable.

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Charging the Battery

B Notes on Charging AC Adapter

• The C harging AC Adapter EH-69 P is for use only with compati ble device s. Do not us e with another make or model of device.

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P on page iii and the section, “The Battery” (A 174), before use.

• The Charging AC Adapter EH-69P is compatible with AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical outlets.

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When using in other countries, use a plug adapter (available commercially) as necessary. For more information about plug adapters, consult your travel agency.

• The Charging AC Adapter EH-69P is for charging the battery inserted into the camera. When the camera is connected to an electrical outlet with the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P, the camera cannot be turned on.

• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of USB-AC adapter other than the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

C Notes on AC Power Supply

• If the AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately; A 176) is used, power is supplied to the camera from an electrical outlet and taking pictures and playing back images are available with this camera.

• Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than the AC Adapter EH-62F. Failure to observe this precaution cou ld result in overh eating or in damag e to the camera.

D Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger

• Connecting the COOLPIX S6100 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery ENEL12 (A 137, 165).

• The Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 can be charged without using the camera by using the Battery Charger MH-65 (available separately; A 176).

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Charging the Battery

Turning On and Off the Camera

To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The power-on lamp (green) will light and the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on).

To turn off the camera, press the power switch again. When the camera is turned off, both the power-on lamp and monitor will turn off.

• If the camera is turned off, hold down the c button to turn the camera on in

playback mode (A 32).

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C Power Saving Function (Auto Off)

If no operations are performed for a while, the monitor will turn off, the camera will enter standby mode, and the power-on lamp will blink. If no operations are performed for another three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.

o reactivate the monitor while the power on lamp is blinking, press any of the following buttons:

- Power switch, shutter-release button, A button, c button or b (e movie-record) button

• Camera enters standby mode in about a minute (default setting) during shooting or playback mode.

• The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from the Auto off option (A 162) in the setup menu (A 149).

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Setting Display Language, Date and Time

A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on.

1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

The power-on lamp (green) will light and the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor

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turns on).

2 Tap the desired language.

If the desired language is not displayed, tap B or C to view other language options.

For more information about operating the touch panel, see “Operating the Touch Panel” (A 8).

3 Tap Yes.

To cancel setting the time zone and date, tap No.

4 Tap E or F to select your home time zone

(A 154) and tap I.

Tap J to return to the previous screen.

D Daylight Saving Time

If daylight saving time is in effect, tap p in the time zone selection screen displayed in step 4 to turn on the daylight saving time option.

When the daylight saving time option is enabled, W is displayed at the top of the monitor. To turn off the daylight saving time option, tap p again.

Language

Čeština Dansk

Deutsch English

Español Ελληνικά

Français Indonesia

Time zone and date

Choose time zone and set date and time?

Yes No

Home time zone

London Casablanca

Home time zone

London Casablanca

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Setting Display Language, Date and Time

5 Tap the order in which the day, month, and

year are displayed.

6 Edit the date and time.

Tap the desired item (D, M, Y, Hour, and Minute) and A or B to edit the highlighted item.

7 Tap I.

When settings are finished, the lens extends and the camera switches to shooting mode.

Date format

Y/M/D

D/M/Y

Date and time

DMY

01 2011

Date and time

DMY

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C Imprinting and Changing the Date and Time

• To imprint the date on images when shooting, enable date imprint from the Print date option (A 157) in the setup menu (A 149) after the date and time have been set.

• To change the date and time settings of the camera clock, select Time zone and date (A 152) in the setup menu (A 149).

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Inserting Memory Cards

Image, sound, and movie files are saved in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 20 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available commercially; A 177).

If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data are automatically saved on the memory card and data saved to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred. Remove the memory card to save data in the internal memory, or play back, delete or transfer data from the internal memory.

First Steps

1 Be sure that the power-on lamp and the

monitor are off and open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover.

Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover.

2 Insert the memory card.

Slide the memory card in correctly until it clicks into place.

Memory card slot

B Inserting Memory Cards

Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. Be sure to check that the memory card is in the correct orientation.

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

Removing Memory Cards

Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and monitor are off. Press the card in (1) to partially eject the card, then remove the card by hand while being careful not to remove the card at an angle (2).

• Note that the camera, battery, and memory card

may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the memory card.

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Inserting Memory Cards

B Formatting Memory Cards

If the message on the right is displayed when the camera is turned on, the memory card must be formatted before use (A 163). Note that formatting permanently deletes all im ages and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any images you wish to keep before formatting the memory card.

Tap Yes to format. When the confirmation dialog is displayed, tap Yes. To start formatting, tap OK.

• Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover until formatting is complete.

• Be sure to use this camera to format memory cards previously used in other devices the first time they are inserted into the COOLPIX S6100 (A 163).

Card is not formatted. Format card?

Yes

B The Write Protect Switch

When memory card’s switch is in the “lock” position, data cannot be written to, or deleted from, the memory card. If the switch is in the “lock” position, unlock it by sliding the switch to the “write” position to save or delete images, or to format the memory card.

Write protect switch

B Memory Cards

• Use only Secure Digital memory cards.

• Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is bein g written to or deleted from the

memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card:

- Take out the battery or memory card

-Turn off the camera

- Disconnect the AC adapter

• Do not format the memory card using a computer.

• Do not disassemble or modify.

• Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shock.

• Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects.

• Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.

• Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles or areas exposed to high temperatures.

• Do not expose to humidity, dust, or corrosive gases.

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Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode

This section describes taking pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.

1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

The lens extends and the monitor will turn on. A (auto) mode is initially activated at the time of

purchase. Proceed to step 4.

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2 Press the A button.

3 Tap A in the monitor.

4 Check the battery level indicator and the

number of exposures remaining.

Battery level indicator

Display Description

b Battery level high.

Battery level low. Prepare to charge or replace the battery.

Cannot take pictures. Charge or replace the battery.

Battery exhausted.

Number of Exposures Remaining

Indicator is displayed when there are 50 or fewer exposures remaining. The number of images that can be saved varies depending on the capacity of the internal memory or memory card and image mode setting (A 45).

Shooting mode

Auto mode

Battery level indicator

Number of exposures remaining

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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode

Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode

Motion detection icon The effects of the subject movement and camera shake are reduced.

Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode.

Internal memory indicator Indicates that images will be saved in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 20 MB). When a memory card is inserted in the camera, C does not appear and images will be saved on the memory card.

Vibration reduction indicator The effects of camera shake are reduced.

When the monitor has turned off in standby mode to save power (the power-on lamp is blinking) (A 162), press the following buttons to turn it back on.

- Power switch, shutter-release button, A button or b (e movie-record)

button

B Note on Touch Shutter

At the default setting, the shutter can be released by simply tapping a subject in the monitor (A 47). Take care that you do not release the shutter accidently.

D Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode

• When the camera is pointed at a human face, the face detection function, with which the camera automatically detects that face and focuses on it, activates (A 30).

• Shooting settings (A 44) can be changed by tapping the left or bottom tab to display the setting controls.

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D Vibration Reduction and Motion Detection

See Vibration reduction (A 158) or Motion detection (A 159) in the setup menu (A 149) for more information.

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Step 2 Frame a Picture

1 Ready the camera.

Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AFassist illuminator, and built-in microphone.

When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens.

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2 Frame the picture.

A face detected by the camera will be framed by a yellow double border (focus area).

Up to 12 faces can be detected. If more than one face is detected, the face closest to the camera will be framed by a double border, and the others by a single border.

When taking pictures of subjects other than people, or framing a subject with which no face is detected, a focus area will not be displayed. Frame the picture so that the intended subject is at or near the center of the frame.

B Notes on Tripod Use

• When attaching the camera to a tripod, be careful not to open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and tighten the tripod screw.

• Set Vibration reduction (A 158) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

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Step 2 Frame a Picture

Using the Zoom

Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate the zoom control toward g to zoom in, increasing the size of the subject. Rotate the zoom control toward f to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame.

• The zoom position is set at the maximum wide-

angle position when the camera is turned on.

• A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the

monitor when the zoom control is rotated.

Digital Zoom

When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating and holding the zoom control at g triggers digital zoom.

Digital zoom can magnify the subject up to about 4× beyond the maximum magnification of the optical zoom.

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Optical

zoom

Digital

zoom

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Maximum optical zoom

Digital zoom enabled

The camera focuses at the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed when digital zoom is in effect.

C Digital Zoom and Interpolation

Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify images, resulting in slight deterioration of image quality according to the image mode (A 45) and digital zoom magnification.

Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond V when taking still images. When zoom is increased beyond the V position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator turns yellow to indicate that interpolation is being applied. The position of V moves to the right as image size decreases, allowing for confirmation of the zoom positions at which shooting without interpolation is possible at the current image mode setting.

Small image size

• Digital zoom can be disabled from the Digital zoom option (A 160) in the setup menu (A 149).

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Step 3 Focus and Shoot

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1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (A 7), the camera sets focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value).

Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway.

When a face is detected, it is framed by the double

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border indicating the active focus area. When the subject is in focus, the double border turns green.

If the camera does not detect any faces, the camera selects the focus areas (up to nine areas) containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the focus area that is selected is displayed in green.

When digital zoom is used, the focus area is not displayed and the camera focuses at the center of the frame. Once focus has been acquired, the focus indicator will glow green.

If the focus area or the focus indicator blinks red when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera is unable to focus. Modify the composition and press the shutter-release button halfway again.

2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of

the way down.

The shutter is released and the image will be saved to the memory card or internal memory.

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Shutter speed Aperture

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Shutter speed Aperture

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Step 3 Focus and Shoot

B During Saving

While images are being saved, the number of exposures remaining will blink. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while images are being saved. Cutting power or

removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

B Autofocus

Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator glows green.

• Subject is very dark

• Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun behind the subject

makes that subject appear very dark)

• No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. a portrait subject, wearing a white shirt, is standing in front of a white wall)

• Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside a cage)

• Regular geometric patterns (e.g. window blind or windows in a skyscraper)

• Subject is moving rapidly

In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or focus on another subject (A 54). When focusing on another subject, be sure that the alternate subject is at the same distance from the camera as the intended subject while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway.

B Note on Face detection

See “Notes on the Face Detection Function” (A 42) for more information.

B When the Subject Is Close to the Camera

If the camera cannot focus, try shooting with macro mode (A 39) or the Close-up scene mode (A 68).

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C Touch Shutter

At the default setting, the shutter can be released by simply tapping a subject in the monitor (A 47) without pressing the shutter-release button. The Touch shutter option can be changed to the Touch AF/AE option, which allows the camera to set the focus and exposure on the subject that is tapped on the monitor. When using the Touch AF/AE option, the picture is take n by pressing the shutter-release button (A 52).

C AF-assist Illuminator and Flash

If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (A 160) may light when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, or the flash (A 34) may fire when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.

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Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images

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Internal memory indicatorA (shooting mode) button c (playback) button

The last image captured will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. Drag the current image left or right to display the previous or next image. Drag your finger quickly across half of the monitor or more to skip past the previous or subsequent five images. Tap the monitor to stop at an image as it slides past.

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Images may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory.

Press the A button, b (e movie-record) button, or shutter-release button to switch to shooting mode.

When playing back images saved in the camera’s internal memory, C is displayed. When a memory card is inserted in the camera, C is not displayed and images saved on the memory card are played back.

C When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save Power

When the power-on lamp is blinking, press the power switch, shutter-release button, c button, or b (e movie-record) button to turn the monitor back on (A 162).

C Operations Available in Playback Mode

See “More on Playback” (A 82) or “Editing Images” (A 113) for more information.

C Pressing the c Button to Turn On the Camera

When the camera is off, holding down the c button will turn the camera on in playback mode. The

lens will not extend.

C Viewing Images

Images captured using face detection (A42) or pet detection (A71) function will be rotated and displayed automatically according to the orientation of the faces detected, in full-frame playback mode (except images captured using

Subject tracking (A

50),

Continuous, BSS

, and

Multi-shot 16; A

56, 71).

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Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Images

Deleting Unwanted Images

1 Play back an image to be deleted, tap the

bottom tab to display the setting controls (A 14), and tap c.

2 Tap the desired delete option.

Current image: Delete the currently displayed full-frame

image or movie (A 133). Erase selected images: Select multiple images and

delete them. See “Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen” for more information.

All images: Delete all images. Select either Erase selected images or All images

when performing step 1 in thumbnail playback mode (A 83).

3 Tap Yes on the delete confirmation dialog.

Deleted images cannot be recovered. To exit without deleting the image, tap J or No.

Delete

Current image

Erase selected images

All images

Delete

Erase 1 image?

Yes

Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen

1 Tap an image to display y.

To deselect the image, tap the image again and y will be hidden.

Tap B or C to display previous or next page. Tap n or o, or rotate the zoom control to g or f to

change the number of images displayed.

Erase selected images

2 Display y to all images to delete and tap I to apply the selection.

The confirmation screen is displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions for more operations.

B Notes on Deletion

• Once deleted, images cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before deleting them.

• Protected images cannot be deleted (A 104).

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Using the Basic Shooting Functions

m Flash Mode

Flash mode can be selected to suit the shooting conditions. When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of 0.5-4.5 m (1 ft. 8 in.-14 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 1.1-2.4 m (3 ft. 8 in.-7 ft. 10 in.) at the maximum telephoto zoom position.

Auto

Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.

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Auto with red-eye reduction

Reduce “red-eye” in portraits (A 36).

Off

Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.

Fill flash

Flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects.

Slow sync

a (auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.

Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery. Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim lighting.

Setting the Flash Mode

1 Tap the left tab to display the setting controls

(A 14) and tap the flash mode icon.

2 Tap the desired flash mode icon.

Tap J to return to the previous screen.

To hide the setting controls after applying the setting, tap the tab again.

Flash mode

Auto

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Using the Basic Shooting Functions

B Shooting When the Flash is Disabled (c) or Lighting is Dim

• Use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A 158) to Off in the setup menu (A 149) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

• The noise reduction function may be activated with some shooting conditions such as dim lighting. More time than usual is required to save images to which noise reduction is applied.

B Note on Using the Flash

When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in images. To reduce these reflections, set the flash to c (off).

C The Flash Lamp

The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway.

• On: Flash will fire when a picture is taken.

• Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try

again.

• Off: Flash will not fire when a picture is taken.

If the battery is low, the monitor display will turn off, and remain off, until the flash is fully charged.

C The Flash Mode Setting

The default flash mode setting varies with shooting mode (A 41).

• A (auto) mode: a (auto)

• Scene: varies with the selected scene mode (A 60)

• F (smart portrait): fixed at a (auto) when Off is selected for Blink proof; c (off) when On is

selected for Blink proof (A 79)

• There are functions with which the flash cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 80) for more information.

• The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

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C Red-eye Reduction

This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”). If the camera detects red-eye when a picture is taken, the affected area is processed to reduce red-

eye before the image is saved. Note the following when shooting:

• More time than usual is required to save images.

• Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in some situations.

• In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red-eye may be affected by red-eye reduction

processing; in these cases, choose another flash mode and try again.

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n Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. This feature is useful for reducing the effects of camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A 158) to Off in the setup menu (A 149) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

1 Tap the left tab to display the setting controls

(A 14) and tap the self-timer icon.

2 Tap 10s or 2s.

10s (ten seconds): Use on important occasions, such as

weddings

2s (two seconds): Use to prevent camera shake

The mode selected for self-timer is displayed. Tap J to return to the previous screen.

To hide the setting controls after applying the setting, tap the tab again.

3 Frame the picture and press the

shutter-release button halfway.

Focus and exposure will be set.

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rest of the way down.

The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. The selftimer lamp blinks while the timer is counting down. About one second before the shutter is released, the lamp stops blinking and glows

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steadily.

When the shutter is released, the self-timer will be set to Off.

To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press the shutter-release button again.

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B Note on Self-timer

here are functions with which this setting cann ot be enabled. See “Camera Settings That Cannot Be

Applied Simultaneously” (A 80) for more information.

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p Macro Mode

Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).

1 Tap the left tab to display the setting controls

(A 14) and tap the macro mode icon.

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2 Tap o.

Tap J to return to the previous screen.

To hide the setting controls after applying the setting, tap the tab again.

Macro mode

3 Rotate the zoom control to the zoom position

at which F and the zoom indicator glow green.

The closest possible shooting distance may vary according to the zoom position. In the zoom position where the F icon and zoom indicator glow green (near the G icon), the camera can focus on subjects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.) from the lens.

B Note on Macro Mode Setting

here are functions with which this setting cann ot be enabled. See “Camera Settings That Cannot Be

Applied Simultaneously” (A 80) for more information.

C Autofocus

When taking still pictures in macro mode, the camera continuously adjusts the focus until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. The sound of the camera focusing can be heard.

C The Macro Mode Setting

When using A (auto) mode, the macro mode setting is saved in the camera’s memory even if the camera is turned off.

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o Changing the Brightness Using Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make images brighter or darker.

1 Tap the left tab to display the setting controls

(A 14) and tap the exposure compensation icon.

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2 Drag the slider to change the exposure

Exposure compensation

compensation value.

To make the image brighter, apply positive (+) exposure compensation.

To make the image darker, apply negative (–) exposure

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compensation. Tap J to return to the previous screen.

3 Tap I.

Exposure compensation

To hide the setting controls after applying the setting, tap the tab again.

To exit without setting the exposure compensation, set the value to 0 and tap I.

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C Exposure Compensation Value

he exposure compensation value applied in A (au to) mode is saved in the c amera’s me mory even

after the camera is turned off.

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Selecting a Shooting Mode

Following shooting modes can be selected.

A Auto mode A 26

Pictures can be taken with an automatic, point-and-shoot mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. Pictures can be taken with the flash mode or macro mode settings. Other settings can be made, such as the continuous setting or the “subject tracking” option, which moves the active focus area to track the registered subject.

C Scene mode A 59

Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. In scene auto selector mode, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting.

F Smart portrait mode A 76

The camera uses the face detection function to detect human faces, and automatically releases the shutter when a smile is detected. The skin softening option can be used to make skin tones of human faces displayed smoothly.

1 Press the A button in shooting

mode.

The shooting-mode selection menu is displayed.

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2 Tap the desired shooting mode icon.

The camera enters the selected shooting mode. To select a scene mode, first tap C (scene), and then tap

the icon of the desired scene mode (A 59).

To return to the current shooting mode without switching shooting modes, press the A button or the shutter-release button.

Shooting mode

Auto mode

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Face Detection

In the following shooting modes, when the camera is pointed at a person’s face, the camera detects the face and focuses on it. When more than one face is detected, the face that is focused on is framed by a double border indicating the active focus area, and faces outside of the active focus area are framed by a single border.

Shooting mode

A (auto) mode (A 26) Up to 12 The face closest to the camera

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Scene auto selector, Portrait, Night portrait scene mode

(A 59)

Smart portrait mode (A 76) Up to 3

Number of faces that

can be detected

Up to 12 The face closest to the camera

Focus area (double border)

The face closest to the center of the frame

• If no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in

A (auto) mode, the camera automatically selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera.

• When using Scene auto selector, the focus area varies depending on the

scene mode selected by the camera.

• If no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in

the Portrait and Night portrait scene modes or in smart portrait mode, the camera will focus on the subject at the center of the frame.

• Tap the face framed by a single border to change the focus area to that face

(A 47, 52)

• When using subject tracking (A 50), tap a face that was detected by the

camera and framed by a border to begin tracking that face

B Notes on the Face Detection Function

• The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations:

- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions

- When faces take up too much or too little of the frame

• When the frame includes more than one face, the faces detected by the camera and the face on which the camera focuses depend upon a variety of factors, including the direction in which the faces are looking.

• In some cases, including those noted in “Autofocus” (A 31), autofocus may not perform as expected, and the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the double border glows green. Should this occur, refocus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual portrait subject (A 54).

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B Viewing Images That Were Captured Using Face Detection

• Depending on the orientation of the face, images may be automatically rotated during playback (except images captured with Subject tracking (A 50), Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16; A 56).

• Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the face detected at the time of shooting (A 86) (except images captured with Subject tracking (A 50), Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16; A 56).

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In A (auto) mode, the camera settings indicated below can be adjusted by tapping the tabs to display the setting controls.

• Each icon also indicates the current setting.

• Tap the icon of the desired item to display the setting screen for that item.

• Tap the tab again to hide the setting controls.

The settings applied in A (auto) mode are saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off (except for self-timer).

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1 m Flash mode1............................................34

2 n Self-timer1................................................37

3 p Macro mode2.........................................39

4 o Exposure compensation1...............40

5 A Image mode1.........................................45

Touch shooting

Touch shutter1..................................47

Subject tracking...............................50

Touch AF/AE1....................................52

Available for some scene modes (A 59) and smart portrait mode (A 76)

Available for some scene modes (A 59)

7 E ISO sensitivity .........................................55

8 C Continuous..............................................56

9 w White balance........................................57

10 Y Wind noise reduction.....................132

11 nMovie AF mode1...............................131

12 D Movie options1...................................130

C Camera Settings That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously

Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions. See “Camera Settings That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 80) for more information.

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A Image Mode (Changing Image Quality/Image Size)

A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M Image mode

Image mode refers to the combination of image size and image quality (compression) at which images are saved. Choose the image mode best suited to the manner in which images will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card. The higher the image mode setting, the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without appearing noticeably “grainy,” but limiting the number of images that can be saved.

Option Size (pixels) Description

Q 4608×3456P 4608 × 3456

P 4608×3456

(default setting)

L 2592×1944 2592 × 1944

M 2048×1536 2048 × 1536

N 1024×768 1024 × 768

O 640×480 640 × 480

l 4608×2592 4608 × 2592

4608 × 3456

Higher quality than P suitable for enlargements or high-quality prints. The compression ratio is approximately 1:4.

Best choice in most situations. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.R 3264×2448 3264 × 2448

Smaller size than P, R, or L allows more images to be saved. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

Suited to display on a computer monitor. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

Suited to full-screen display on a television with an aspect ratio of 4:3, or distribution by e-mail. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

Images with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are saved. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

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C Image Mode

• To change the image mode setting when using shooting modes other than A (auto) mode, tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls and tap A.

• Change made to this setting applies to all shooting modes.

• There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings That Cannot

Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 80) for more information.

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C Number of Exposures Remaining

he following table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved in internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that the number of images that can be saved will differ depending on the composition of the image (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number may vary depending on the make of memory card, even when the memory cards have the same specified capacity.

Setting

Q 4608×3456P 1 620 39 × 29/15 × 11.5

P 4608×3456 3 1060 39 × 29/15 × 11.5

R 3264×2448 7 2050 28 × 21/11 × 8

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L 2592×1944 12 3240 22 × 16/8.5 × 6.5

M 2048×1536 20 5120 17 × 13/7 × 5

N 1024×768 65 16400 9 × 7/3.5 × 2.5

O 640×480 108 24100 5 × 4/2 × 1.5

l 4608×2592 5 1380 39 × 22/15 × 8.5

* Print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi. Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of

pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, at the same image size, images printed at higher resolutions will print smaller than the size indicated, and those printed at lower resolutions will print larger than the size indicated.

• The number of exposures remaining is displayed on the shooting screen when 50 or fewer remain

(A 26).

• If there are 10,000 or more images saved in the camera, “9999” is displayed on the playback screen

as the current frame number or total number of frames.

Internal memory

(approx. 20 MB)

Memory card

(4 GB)

Print size* (cm/in.)

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q Touch Shutter (Tapping the Monitor to Release the Shutter)

A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M q/s/r Touch shooting

Pictures can be taken by simply tapping the monitor.

• Touch shutter is set by default. Proceed to step 2.

1 Tap the bottom tab, tap q/s/r (A 44),

and then tap q (touch shutter).

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Touch shutter

2 Tap the desired subject to take a picture.

Do not use force when tapping the monitor as this may cause slight movement of the camera, resulting in blurred images.

When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

The shutter-release button can also be used when the touch shutter option is selected.

If X is displayed when the monitor is tapped, the shutter cannot be released. Tap an area within X or a border displayed when the camera detects a face.

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B Notes on Touch Shutter

• When taking pictures with Continuous or BSS in Continuous setting (A 56) enabled, or in

Sports or Museum scene mode (A 59), use the shutter-release button to take pictures. Only

one image can be captured at a time using the touch shutter function.

• Prevent shooting with accidental tapping of the monitor in A (auto) mode and some scene

modes by changing the touch shooting setting to Touch AF/AE (A 52). At this setting, the shutter is not released when the monitor is tapped.

• When shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected, the subject may not

be in focus (A 31).

• When a subject displayed in the monitor is tapped with the self-timer (A 37) enabled, the

camera locks focus and releases the shutter after ten or two seconds.

• There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings That Cannot

Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 80) for more information.

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C Shooting Modes That Support Touch Shutter

The touch shutter can be used in A (auto) mode and other shooting modes. Touch shutter operation differs according to the current shooting mode as follows.

Shooting mode Touch shutter operation

A (auto) mode (A 26),

Sports, Party/indoor,

Beach, Snow, Close-up, Food,

Museum, Black and white

copy, and Backlighting scene

modes (A 59)

Scene auto selector scene

mode (A 59),

smart portrait mode (when

Smile timer is set to Off; A 76)

Portrait and Night portrait

scene modes (A 59)

Landscape, Sunset,

Dusk/dawn, Night landscape,

Fireworks show, and

Panorama assist scene modes

(A 59)

Smart portrait mode (when

Smile timer is set to On)

(A 76)

Pet portrait scene mode

(A 59)

Tap the intended subject. Focus and exposure are set for the area tapped. When the camera detects more than one face, tap a face framed by a single border to set focus and exposure for that face.

• When a face is detected by the camera, it is framed by a border. Tap a detected face to set the focus and exposure on that face.

• When no face is detected, the camera focuses at the area tapped.

Only a border displayed by the face detection function can be selected. When the camera detects more than one face, tap a face framed by a single border to set focus and exposure for that face.

Focus and exposure are set for the same focus area used when pictures are taken by pressing the shutter-release button. See “Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features)” (A 64) for more information.

Touch shutter cannot be enabled. When the camera detects more than one face, tap a face framed by a single border to move the focus area to that face.

Tap the intended subject. Focus and exposure are set for the area tapped. However, if the camera detects a pet when pet portrait auto release is set to On, the camera focuses on the detected face and releases the shutter automatically.

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s Subject Tracking (Focusing on a Moving Subject)

A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M q/s/r Touch shooting

In A (auto) mode (A 26), the touch shooting setting can be changed from Touch shutter (default setting) to Subject tracking. Use this option to take pictures of moving subjects. Tap the subject on which the camera will focus. The focus area will automatically move to track the subject.

1 Tap the bottom tab, tap q/s/r (A 44),

and then tap s (Subject tracking).

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s (subject tracking) is enabled only in A (auto) mode.

Touch shooting

Subject tracking

2 Register a subject.

Tap the desired tracking subject in the monitor.

- The subject is registered.

- When a face is detected by the camera, tap a face framed by a border to register the face and begin tracking the subject. If multiple faces were detected, all borders disappear except for the border framing the registered face.

- When the subject registered is not a face, a yellow focus area is displayed around that subject and the camera begins tracking the subject.

- When the border framing the subject glows red, the camera is unable to focus. Change the composition and try again.

If the tapped area does not contain a subject that can be registered, X is displayed in the monitor. Tap a subject within X.

Tap another subject to change a subject to follow. To cancel the registration of the subject, tap a,

displayed at left in the monitor. If the camera cannot track the registered subject

anymore, the focus area will disappear and the registration will be canceled. Register the subject again.

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The camera focuses on the focus area when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. The focus area will glow green and focus will be locked.

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If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway while the focus area is not displayed, the camera will focus on the subject at the center of the frame.

Press the shutter-release button all the way down to release the shutter.

B Notes on Subject Tracking Mode

• Digital zoom is not available.

• The sound of the camera focusing can be heard when the subject tracking function is working.

• Adjust zoom position and apply shooting settings (A 44) before registering the subject. If these

settings are adjusted after the subject has been registered, subject registration will be canceled.

• It may be impossible to register the desired subject, or the camera may be unable to track the registered subject or may begin tracking a different subject, if the subject is moving rapidly, if there is a significant amount of camera shake, or if the camera detects a similar subject. The camera’s ability to accurately track the registered subject is also dependent upon the size and brightness of the subject.

• In some rare cases, subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected (A 31) may be out of focus despite the fact that the focus area glows green. In this situation, focus on another subject which is at the same distance from the camera as the intended subject while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway (A 54).

• There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 80) for more information.

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C Touch Shooting Setting

Subject registration with subject tracking will be canceled when the camera is turned off.

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r Touch AF/AE (Tapping the Monitor to Focus)

A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M q/s/r Touch shooting

The touch shooting setting can be changed from Touch shutter (default setting) to Touch AF/AE.

Tap a subject in the monitor to select the area at which the camera focuses. Press the shutter-release button halfway to lock focus and exposure for the area tapped, and press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture.

1 Tap the bottom tab, tap q/s/r (A 44),

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and then tap r (touch AF/AE).

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Touch AF/AE

2 Tap the subject at which the camera focuses.

u or a double border will be displayed at the area tapped.

When digital zoom is applied, the focus area cannot be selected.

To cancel the focus area selection, tap a displayed at left in the monitor.

If a position at which focus cannot be acquired is tapped, X will be displayed in the monitor. Tap another position inside X.

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3 Press the shutter-release button to take a

picture.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to acquire focus and exposure and press it all the way down to release the shutter.

B Note on Touch AF/AE

When shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected, the subject may not be in focus (A 31).

C Shooting Modes That Enable Touch AF/AE Function

ouch AF/AE can be used in A (auto) mode and other shooting modes. Touch AF/AE operation

differs according to the current shooting mode as follows.

Shooting mode Touch AF/AE operation

A (auto) mode (A 26),

Sports, Party/indoor, Beach, Snow, Close-up, Food, Museum, Black and white copy, and Backlighting scene

modes (A 59)

Scene auto selector scene mode (A 59), smart portrait mode (when

Smile timer is set to Off; A 76)

Portrait and Night portrait

scene modes (A 59), smart portrait mode (when Smile

timer is set to On; A 76)

Landscape, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Night landscape, Fireworks show, and Panorama assist scene modes

(A 59)

Pet portrait scene mode (A 59)

Focus and exposure are set for the area tapped.

• When the camera detects a face, only a face framed by a border can be selected. When the camera detects more than one face, tap a face framed by a single border to move the focus area to that face.

• When no face is detected, the camera focuses at the area tapped.

Only a border displayed by the face detection function can be selected. When the camera detects more than one face, tap a face framed by a single border to move the focus area to that face.

The focus area cannot be changed.

When pet portrait auto release (A 71) is set to Off, touch shutter (default setting) and touch AF/AE can be selected. When touch AF/AE is selected, focus and exposure are set for the area tapped. However, if the camera detects a pet when pet portrait auto release is set to On with touch AF/AE still selected, the camera focuses on the detected face and releases the shutter automatically.

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Expected

When taking pictures of subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected (A 31), try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or try the following techniques.

1 Switch to A (auto) mode and select Touch AF/AE for the

touch shooting setting.

2 Tap another subject that is as far from the camera as the

desired subject.

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3 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

• The camera focuses on the subject and the focus area glows green.

• Exposure is locked for the subject on which focus is acquired when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

4 Continue holding down the shutter-release button halfway

and recompose the picture.

• Be sure to maintain the same distance between the camera and the subject while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

5 Press the shutter-release button the rest of th e way down to

take the picture.

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E ISO Sensitivity

A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M E ISO sensitivity

The higher the sensitivity, the less light is needed to expose an image, allowing capturing darker subjects.

Also, a higher sensitivity allows higher shutter speeds, resulting in the image with less camera shake and subject blur in comparison to the same subject taken under the same brightness.

• Although high ISO sensitivity settings are suited to images of subjects captured under dim lighting, those captured without flash, or those captured at telephoto setting, high sensitivity settings are often associated with “noise”randomly spaced, brightly colored pixels- concentrated in dark portions of images.

Auto (default setting)

Sensitivity is ISO 80 under normal conditions; when lighting is poor, the camera compensates by raising sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 1600.

U Fixed range auto

Choose the range in which the camera automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity, from ISO 80-400 or ISO 80-800. The camera will not increase sensitivity beyond the maximum value in the selected range. Set the maximum value for ISO sensitivity for effective control over the amount of “grain” that appears in images.

80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200

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B Notes on ISO Sensitivity

• There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings That Cannot

Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 80) for more information.

• When the ISO sensitivity setting is set to any option other than Auto, Motion detection (A 159)

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C Continuous

A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M C Continuous

Enable continuous shooting or BSS (best shot selector).

Single (default setting)

One image is captured each time the shutter-release button is pressed.

Continuous

While the shutter-release button is held down, about two images are captured at a rate of up to about 1.2 frames per second (at an image mode setting of P4608×3456

BSS (Best Shot Selector)

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The “best shot selector” is recommended when shooting with the flash off or the camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which inadvertent motion can result in blurred images. When BSS is on, the camera shoots up to ten images while the shutter-release button is held down. The sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved.

Multi-shot 16

Each time the shutter-release button is pressed, the camera takes 16 shots at a rate of about 30 fps and arranges them in a single image. Images are saved at an image mode setting of L (image size: 2560 × 1920 pixels). This setting cannot be changed. Digital zoom is not available.

B Notes on Continuous Shooting

• When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, the flash is disabled. Focus, exposure, and

white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series.

• The frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode

setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.

• There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings That Cannot

Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 80) for more information.

B Note on BSS

BSS is effective when taking pictures of still subjects. BSS may not produce the desired results if the subject moves or the composition changes while the shutter-release button is held down.

B Note on Multi-shot 16

Smear (A 175) visible in the monitor when shooting with Multi-shot 16 enabled will be saved with imag es. Avoiding bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights when shooting with Multi-shot 16 enabled is recommended.

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w White Balance (Adjusting Hue)

A (auto) M Tap the bottom tab M w White balance

The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is known as “white balance.” For natural colors, choose a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting. Although the default setting, Auto, can be used under most types of lighting, the white balance setting suited to a particular light source can be specified manually to achieve more accurate results.

Auto (default setting)

White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations.

Preset manual

Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting conditions. See “Preset Manual” (A 58) for more information.

Daylight

White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.

Incandescent

Use under incandescent lighting.

Fluorescent

Use under fluorescent lighting.

Cloudy

Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.

Flash

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B Note on White Balance

At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (c) (A 34).

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Preset Manual

Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with white balance settings like

Auto

and

Incandescent

(for example, to make images shot under a

lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light). Follow the procedure below to measure the white balance value according to the

light source when shooting.

1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be

used during shooting.

2 Tap the bottom tab to display the setting

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controls (A 14) and tap w.

3 Tap b.

The camera zooms in to the position for measuring white balance.

4 Frame the reference object in the measuring

White balance

Preset manual

window.

To apply the most recently measured value for preset manual, tap Cancel.

5 Tap Measure to measure a value for preset

Cancel

Measure

Measuring window

Preset manual

manual.

The shutter is released and the new white balance value is set. No image is saved.

Cancel

Measure

B Note on Preset Manual

A value for flash lighting cannot be measured with Preset manual. When shooting using the flash, set White balance to Auto or Flash.

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Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available.

Scene auto selector

f Party/indoor Z Beach z Snow h Sunset i Dusk/dawn j

Night landscape

Black and white copy

Selecting a Scene Mode

b Portrait c Landscape d Sports e Night portrait

k Close-up u Food l Museum m

A Draw o Backlighting p

Panorama assist

Fireworks show

O Pet portrait

1 Press the A button in shooting

mode and tap C.

The scene mode selection screen is displayed.

2 Tap the desired scene icon.

The display changes to that for the selected scene mode.

For more information about features of scene modes, see page 64.

3 Frame the subject and take a

picture.

The degree of effects can be adjusted with the scene effect adjustment slider (A 61) depending on the scene mode.

C Displaying the Description of Each Scene Mode (Help)

In the scene selection screen (step 2), if u is tapped the help selection screen is displayed. Tap a scene icon to display a description of the features of that mode. Tap J to return to the help selection screen.

• In the help selection screen, tap J to return to the monitor

display shown in step 2.

Shooting mode

Scene

Help selection

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C Shooting Settings in Scene Mode

The shooting settings for each scene mode are shown below.

Flash mode

(A 34)

d a

b b c c Off

Self-timer

Off

(A 37)

Macro mode

(A 39)

Off 0

d c Off Off 0

e b

2, 5

f b

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Z a z a

h c

i c Off j c Off

k a

u c Off

l c Off

Off

Off 0

On 0

Off

m c Off Off 0 q n c

Off

A -----

Off

Off 0

Off

oX Off

p c

O c -

The camera automatically selects the optimum flash mode setting for the scene mode it has selected (A 63). Can be changed to c (off).

The default setting can be changed by tapping the tabs to display the setting controls.

The setting changes to macro mode when the camera selects close-up scene mode (A 63).

The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync with red-eye reduction.

The setting may change to slow sync with red-eye reduction.

Self-timer is not available. Pet portrait auto release can be set to On or Off (A 71).

When pet portrait auto release (A 71) is set to Off, touch shutter (default setting) and touch AF/AE can be selected.

Exposure

compensation

(A 40)

Touch shooting

q q q q q q q q q q q q q q

q q q

(A 47, 52)

C Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size) Setting

he image mode (A 45) setting previously specified in other shooting modes applies. To change the

image mode setting in scene mode, tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls and tap A.

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Adjusting Scene Effect

The scene effect adjustment slider is displayed in the scene modes listed below. Tap or drag the scene effect adjustment slider to adjust the degree of effect to be applied to images captured in the selected scene mode.

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Scene effect adjustment

slider

b Portrait, e Night portrait, Z Beach, z Snow,

j Night landscape, o Backlighting

u Food

c Landscape, k Close-up

h Sunset, i Dusk/dawn

Brighter

Darker

More red

More blue

More vivid

Less vivid

More red

More blue

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Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)

By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects one of the following scene modes for simpler shooting.

• d: Auto (general shooting) • e: Portrait

• f: Landscape • h: Night portrait

• g: Night landscape • i: Close-up

• j: Backlighting

1 Press the A button in shooting

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mode and tap C.

The scene mode selection screen is displayed.

2 Tap d (scene auto selector) scene mode

Shooting mode

Scene

Scene auto selector

(A 59).

The camera enters scene auto selector scene mode.

3 Frame the subject and take a picture.

The shooting mode icon changes to that for the scene mode currently enabled.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure. When the subject is in focus, the active focus area glows green.

Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture.

B Notes on Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode

• Digital zoom is not available.

• Depending upon shooting conditions, the cam era may not select the desired scene mode. Should

this occur, switch to A (auto) mode (A 26) or select the desired scene mode manually (A 59).

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C Focusing in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode

• When the camera recognizes a human face in scene auto selector scene mode, it focuses on that

face. See “Face Detection” (A 42) for more information.

• When the shooting mode indicator d or i (close-up) is displayed, the camera automatically

selects the focus area (up to nine areas) containing the subject closest to the camera.

C Functions Available in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode

Tap the left tab or the bottom tab to display the setting controls and change settings for flash mode (A 34), self-timer (A 37), exposure compensation (A 40), image mode (A 45), and touch shooting (A 47, 52).

• a (auto; default setting) and c (off) flash modes can be specified (A 34). When a (auto) is

applied, the camera automatically selects the optimum flash mode for the scene mode it has selected. When c (off) is applied, the flash does not fire, regardless of shooting conditions.

• Macro mode is disabled. Macro mode is only enabled when the camera selects Close-up scene

mode.

• Changes made to these settings apply to all shooting modes.

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Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features)

See “Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)” (A 62) for more information on scene auto selector.

b Portrait

Use this mode for portraits.

• When the camera detects a human face, that face will be framed by a yellow double border (focus area). See “Face Detection” (A 42) for more information.

• If more than one face is detected, the face nearest to the camera will be framed by a yellow double border (focus area) and the other faces will be framed by a single border. Tap the face framed by a single border to change the focus area to that face (A 47, 52).

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• The camera softens skin tones (in up to three faces) by applying the skin softening function before saving images (A 77).

• If no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

• Digital zoom is not available.

• The default setting for flash mode is b Auto with red-eye reduction.

• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 61) to adjust image brightness.

c Landscape

Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.

• The camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A 30) always glows green when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.

• Flash is disabled.

• AF-assist illuminator (A 160) does not light.

• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 61) to adjust image saturation.

Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which O is indicated. Set Vibration reduction (A 158) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

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d Sports

Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot and save motion in a series of images.

• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A 47) or touch AF/AE (A 52). The camera continuously adjusts the focus until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus.

• While the shutter-release button is held down, about two images are captured at a rate of up to about 1.2 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to P 4608×3456.

• Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series.

• The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.

• Continuous shooting is disabled and only one image can be captured at a time when the shutter is released using the Touch shutter function (A 47).

• Flash is disabled.

• AF-assist illuminator (A 160) does not light.

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e Night portrait

Use this mode for portraits taken at sunset or at night. The flash fires to light the portrait subject while preserving background lighting to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background ambience.

• When the camera detects a human face, that face will be framed by a yellow double border (focus area). See “Face Detection” (A 42) for more information.

• If more than one face is detected, the face nearest to the camera will be framed by a yellow double border (focus area) and the other faces by a single border. Tap the face framed by a single border to change the focus area to that face (A 47, 52).

• The camera softens skin tones (in up to three faces) by applying the skin softening function before saving images (A 77).

• If no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

• Digital zoom is not available.

• The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync with red-eye reduction.

• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 61) to adjust image brightness.

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f Party/indoor

Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting.

• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A 47) or touch AF/AE (A 52).

• The default setting for flash mode is b Auto with red-eye reduction. The flash mode setting may automatically switch to slow sync with red-eye

reduction.

• As images are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily. Use of a tripod is recommended in dark surroundings. Set Vibration reduction (A 158) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

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Z Beach

Captures the brightness of such subjects as beaches or sunlit expanses of water.

• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A 47) or touch AF/AE (A 52).

• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 61) to adjust image brightness.

z Snow

Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfield.

• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A 47) or touch AF/AE (A 52).

• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 61) to adjust image brightness.

h Sunset

Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.

• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

• The default setting for flash mode is c Off.

• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 61) to adjust

image color.

Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which O is indicated. Set Vibration reduction (A 158) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

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i Dusk/dawn

Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset.

• Flash is disabled.

• AF-assist illuminator (A 160) does not light.

• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 61) to adjust image color.

j Night landscape

Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes.

• Flash is disabled.

• AF-assist illuminator (A 160) does not light.

• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 61) to adjust image brightness.

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k Close-up

Use this mode to photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range.

• Macro mode (A 39) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.

• The closest possible shooting distance may vary according to the zoom position. In the zoom position where the F icon and zoom indicator glow green (near the K icon), the camera can focus on subjects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.) from the lens.

• Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).

• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. The area focused can be

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changed by the touch shutter (A 47) or touch AF/AE (A 52).

• The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.

• As images are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that Vibration reduction (A 158) is enabled and hold the camera steadily.

• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 61) to adjust image saturation.

u Food

Use when taking pictures of food.

• Macro mode (A 39) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.

• Flash is disabled.

• The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. The area focused can be

changed by the touch shutter (A 47) or touch AF/AE (A 52).

• The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.

• As images are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that Vibration reduction (A 158) is enabled and hold the camera steadily.

• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 61) to adjust the subject’s hue affected by the lighting. This adjustment is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.

Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which O is indicated. Set Vibration reduction (A 158) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

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l Museum

Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash.

• The camera focuses on subject at the center of the frame. The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A 47) or touch AF/AE (A 52).

• BSS (best shot selector) can be enabled (A 56).

• BSS (best shot selector) is disabled with touch shutter shooting (A 47).

• As images are easily affected by camera shake, be sure that Vibration reduction

(A 158) is enabled and hold the camera steadily.

• Flash is disabled.

• AF-assist illuminator (A 160) does not light.

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m Fireworks show

Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework.

• The camera focuses at infinity. The focus indicator (A 30) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.

• Flash is disabled.

• AF-assist illuminator (A 160) does not light.

• Only the four optical zoom positions shown on the right

can be applied. When the zoom control is rotated, zoom will not stop at any position other than the four indicated (digital zoom is available).

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n Black and white copy

Provides clear images of text or drawings on a white board or in print.

• The camera focuses on subject at the center of the frame. The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A 47) or touch AF/AE (A 52).

• Use macro mode (A 39) to focus at short ranges.

• Colored text and drawings may not show up well.

• The default setting for flash mode is c Off.

A Draw

Write a memo, or draw a picture, on the touch panel display and save it as an image.

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See “Using the Draw Option” (A 72) for more information.

o Backlighting

Use when light is coming from behind subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows.

• The camera focuses on subject at the center of the frame. The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A 47) or touch AF/AE (A 52).

• The flash mode setting is fixed at X Fill flash.

• Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A 61) to adjust image brightness.

p Panorama assist

Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker 5 software. See “Shooting for a Panorama” (A 74) for details.

• The default setting for flash mode is c Off.

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O Pet portrait

Use this mode for taking portraits of pets (dogs or cats). When the camera detects the face of a dog or cat, it focuses on the face and automatically releases the shutter (pet portrait auto release) three times at the default setting.

• A double border (focus area) is displayed around the detected face, and it turns green when the focus is acquired. Up to five faces can be detected. When the camera detects more than one face, the double border is displayed around the largest face, and single borders are displayed around the others.

• If the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down when no pet faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

• To change the C Continuous setting used in this mode, tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls.

- Single: The camera captures one image at a time.

- Continuous (default setting): When the pet portrait auto release function is activated

and the focus is acquired on the detected face, the camera releases the shutter three times. When the pet portrait auto release function is disabled, about two images can be continuously captured at a rate of up to about 1.2 frames per second while the shutterrelease button is held down (when the image mode setting is P 4608×3456).

• To change the Y Pet portrait auto release setting, tap the bottom tab to display the setting controls.

- On (default setting): The shutter is automatically released when the focus is acquired on

the detected face.

- Off: The shutter is released using the shutter-release button or touch shutter (A 47).

• Digital zoom is not available.

• Flash is disabled.

• AF-assist illuminator (A 160) does not light up. Shutter sound (A 161) is disabled.

• Factors such as the distance between the pet and the camera, the orientation or

brightness of the face, and the speed at which the pet is moving may prevent the camera from detecting the faces of dogs or cats or may cause it to detect faces other than those of dogs or cats.

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Using the Draw Option

Write a memo, or draw a picture, on the touch panel display and save it as an image. The image is saved at an image mode size setting of O 640×480.

1 Press the A button in shooting

mode and tap C.

The scene mode selection screen is displayed.

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2 Tap A (draw) scene mode (A 59).

3 Write a memo or draw pictures.

Tap I (pen) to write or draw (A 116). Tap J (eraser) to use the eraser (A 116). Tap n to display the picture in full-frame playback mode

and tap n again to enlarge the picture display by 3×. Tap A, D, B, or C to change the portion of the picture visible in the monitor. Tap o to return to the original display size.

4 Tap I.

Tap J, before tapping I, to undo the last operation applied using the pen or eraser tool (up to the last five operations can be undone).

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5 Tap Yes.

The memo is saved.

To cancel saving the memo, tap No.

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Save OK?

Yes No

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Shooting for a Panorama

The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. Use a tripod for the best results. Set Vibration reduction (A 158) to Off in the setup menu (A 149) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.

1 Press the A button in shooting

mode and tap C.

The scene mode selection screen is displayed.

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2 Tap p Panorama assist (A 59).

Panorama direction icons are displayed to show the direction in which images will be joined.

3 Tap a direction icon.

Select the direction in which images will be joined in the completed panorama; right (D), left (C), up (A) or down (B).

A different direction can be selected by tapping a different panorama direction icon.

Change shooting settings (A 60) before the first picture is taken in the next step.

4 Take the first picture.

One third of the image will be displayed as translucent.

Shooting mode

Scene

Panorama assist

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5 Take the next picture.

Frame the next image so that one-third of the frame overlaps the previous image and press the shutter-release button.

Repeat this process until the necessary number of pictures have been taken to complete the scene.

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The camera returns to step 3.

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B Notes on Panorama Assist

• Apply or adjust shooting settings (A 60) before releasing the shutter for the first image. Shooting

settings cannot be changed after the first picture is taken. Images cannot be deleted, nor can zoom operate after the first picture has been taken.

• Shooting for the panorama series is terminated if the auto off function (A 162) initiates standby

mode during shooting. Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled to a longer setting is recommended.

D R Indicator

In Panorama assist scene mode, exposure, white balance, and focus for all images in a panorama are fixed at the values for the first image in each series.

When the first picture is taken, R is displayed to indicate that exposure, white balance, and focus are locked.

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D Panorama Creation

ransfer images to a computer (A 137) and use Panorama Maker 5 (A 141) to join them in a

single panorama. Install Panorama Maker 5 from the supplied ViewNX 2 CD.

D More Information

See “File and Folder Names” (A 178) for more information.

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At the default settings, the camera uses the face detection function to detect human faces, and then automatically releases the shutter when a smile is detected (smile timer). The skin softening option can be used to smooth skin tones of human faces.

1 Press the A button in shooting

mode and tap F.

The camera enters smart portrait mode.

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2 Frame a picture.

Point the camera at the subject.

When the camera detects a human face, a yellow double border (focus area) is displayed around that face. When focus is acquired on that face, the double border will turn green for a moment and focus is locked.

Up to three faces can be detected. When the camera detects more than one face, the double border is displayed around the face closest to the center of the frame, and single borders around the others. Tap the face framed by a single border to change the focus area to that face.

3 The shutter is automatically released.

If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, Smile timer (A 79) is activated and the shutter is automatically released.

Each time the shutter is released, the camera again initiates face detection and smile detection operations for continuous automatic shooting.

4 Shooting ends.

To stop automatic shooting of smiling faces, either turn the camera off, set Smile timer to Off, or press the A button and select another shooting mode.

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B Notes on Smart Portrait Mode

• Digital zoom is not available.

• In some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or smiles.

• See “Notes on the Face Detection Function” (A 42) for more information.

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B Notes on Skin Softening Function

• More time than usual may be required to save an image when shooting with skin softening function.

• In some shooting conditions, facial skin tones may not be smoothed or parts other than face may be modified though the camera detects a face. If the desired results are not produced, set Skin softening to Off and shoot again.

• The skin softening level cannot be adjusted when the portrait or night portrait scene mode is selected.

• Retouch effects such as the glamour retouch function’s skin softening effect can be applied to images after they are captured (A 124).

C Self-timer Lamp

The self-timer lamp blinks slowly when the smile timer is enabled and the camera detects a face, and it blinks quickly immediately after the shutter is released.

C Releasing the Shutter Manually

Pictures can also be taken by pressing the shutter-release button. The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame when faces are not detected.

C Auto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode

When Smile timer is set to On, the auto off function (A 162) is activated and the camera turns off when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed.

• The camera does not detect any faces.

• The camera detected a face, but cannot detect a smile.

D More Information

See “Autofocus” (A 31) for more information.

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Changing the Smart Portrait Mode Settings

The settings indicated below can be made by tapping the tabs to display the setting controls in smart portrait mode.

• Each icon also indicates the current setting.

• Tap the icon of the desired item to display the setting screen for that item.

• Tap the tab again to hide the setting controls.

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1 X Flash mode

Set the flash mode (A 34) when taking pictures in smart portrait mode.

2 n Self-timer

Set the self-timer mode (A 37). This setting is not available when Smile timer (A 79) is set to On.

3 p Macro mode

Macro mode (A 39) is not available.

4 o Exposure compensation

Adjust Exposure compensation setting (A 40) used when shooting in smart portrait mode.

5 A Image mode

Choose the image mode (combination of image size and compression rate) at which images are saved (A 45). Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes.

1 2 3

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6 q Touch shooting

Can be changed between touch shutter (A 47) and touch AF/AE (A 52). This setting is not available when Smile timer is set to On.

7 e Skin softening

Enable skin softening. When the shutter is released, the camera detects one or more human faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image. The degree of skin softening applied can be selected from High, Normal (default setting), and Low. When Off is selected, the skin softening function is disabled.

• The effects of skin softening are not visible when framing pictures for shooting. Check the degree of skin softening performed in playback mode.

8 y Blink proof

When On is selected, the camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time a picture is taken. Of the two shots, one in which the subject’s eyes are open is saved.

• If the camera saved an image in which the subject’s eyes may have been closed, the dialog shown on the right is displayed for a few seconds.

• When On is selected, the flash is disabled.

A blink was detected in the picture just taken.

• The default setting is Off.

9 a Smile timer

• On (default setting): The camera uses the face detection function to detect a human face, and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected.

• Off: The camera does not release the shutter automatically with smile detection. Press the shutter-release button to take a picture.

10 Y Wind noise reduction

Set whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording (A 132).

11 n Movie AF mode

Select how the camera focuses during movie recording (A 128, 131).

12 D Movie options

Select the desired movie option when recording movies (A 128, 130).

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C Settings in Smart Portrait Mode

here are functions with which this setting cann ot be enabled. See “Camera Settings That Cannot Be

Applied Simultaneously” (A 80) for more information.

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Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions.

Restricted function

Flash mode

Self-timer

Macro mode

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Image mode

ISO sensitivity

Continuous

Motion detection

Digital zoom

Blink warning

Option Description

Continuous (A 56)

Blink proof (A 79)

Subject tracking (A 50)

Continuous (A 56)

Self-timer (A 37)

Touch shutter (A 47)

Subject tracking (A 50)

ISO sensitivity (A 55)

Continuous (A 56)

Subject tracking (A 50)

Continuous (A 56)

When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, flash is disabled.

When On is selected, flash is disabled.

When the touch shooting is set to Subject tracking, self-timer is disabled.

When the touch shooting is set to Subject tracking, macro mode is disabled.

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, the Image mode setting is fixed at L (image size: 2560 × 1920 pixels).

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, the ISO sensitivity setting is automatically specified according to the brightness.

When taking a picture using the self-timer, the continuous setting is fixed at Single.

When using the touch shutter function, one image is captured each time the monitor is tapped.

When taking a picture using the subject tracking function, Motion detection is disabled.

When the ISO sensitivity is set to any setting other than Auto, Motion detection is disabled.

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, Motion detection is disabled.

When the touch shooting is set to Subject tracking, digital zoom is disabled.

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital zoom is not available.

When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, Blink warning is disabled.

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C Restricted Functions in Shooting Mode

he restricted functions vary with the shooting mode (A 41). See the following pages for details on

the functions available in each shooting mode:

• A (auto) mode ➝A 44

• Scene mode ➝A 60

• Smart portrait mode ➝A 78

D More Information

See “Notes on Digital Zoom” (A 160) for more information.

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Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode

Press the c (playback) button to enter playback mode and display images that have been captured (A 32).

The following operations are available in full-frame playback mode.

Function Icon/button Description A

Drag the image to the right to display the

Select an image

previous image and to the left to display the

–

next image.

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Playback zoom

f (h)

g (i)

Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to display 4, 9 or 16 image thumbnails.

Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to enlarge the image up to 10×. Tap H to return to full-frame playback mode.

Playback movies

Set the image rating/play back images by rating

Make playback settings

Switch to another playback mode

Right tab

(P)

Bottom tab

Tap R to play back the movie currently displayed.

Apply a rating of one to five to each image or play back images by rating.

Tap the bottom tab to specify the playback settings and edit images.

Press the c button to display the playbackmode selection menu and change to favorite pictures, auto sort, or list by date mode.

Switch to shooting mode

Press the A button, b (e movie-record) button, or shutter-release button.

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C Changing the Orientation (Vertical/Horizontal) of Images

Image orientation can be changed after taking a picture using Rotate image (A 110).

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Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback

Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 82) to display images in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images.

The following operations are available while thumbnails are displayed.

Function Icon/button Description A

Increase the number of images displayed

Decrease the number of images displayed

Scroll display B or C

Switch to full-frame playback mode

Set the image rating/play back images by rating

Make playback settings

Switch to shooting mode

f (h)

g (i)

Right tab

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Bottom tab

Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to increase the number of the image thumbnails displayed: 4 ➝ 9 ➝ 16.

Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to decrease the number of image thumbnails displayed: 16 ➝ 9 ➝ 4. Rotate the zoom control to g ( i) in 4-image thumbnail display to return to fullframe playback mode.

Tap B or C. It is also possible to scroll through the thumbnails by dragging your finger up or down across the monitor.

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Apply a rating of one to five to each image or play back images by rating.

Tap the bottom tab, and Delete, Slide show, Protect, or Print order settings can be enabled.

Press the A button, b (e movie-record) button, or shutter-release button.

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C Thumbnail Playback Mode Display

When images with rating (A 101), or marked using Protect (A 104) are selected, the icons shown on the right are displayed with them. Movies are displayed as film frames.

Protect icon

Rating setting icon

C Thumbnail Display in Favorite Pictures and Auto Sort Mode

• In favorite pictures mode (A 88), the favorite pictures icon is

displayed in the monitor.

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Film frames

• In au to sort mod e (A 95), the images’ category icon is displayed

in the monitor.

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Rotating the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 82) enlarges display of the center portion of the current image.

• The guide displayed at bottom right shows the portion of the image currently displayed.

The following operations can be performed while image display is enlarged.

Function Icon/button Description A

Zoom in g (i)

Zoom out f (h)

Change the display area

Delete images

Switch to full-frame playback

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Crop image G

Switch to shooting mode

Zoom increases each time the zoom control is rotated to g (i), to a maximum of 10×.

Zoom decreases each time the zoom control is rotated to f (h). When the magnification ratio reaches 1×, the display returns to full-frame playback mode.

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Tap G to crop current image to contain only the portion visible in the monitor.

Press the A button, b (e movie-record) button, or shutter-release button.

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Images Captured with Face Detection or Pet Detection

When zooming in (playback zoom) on an image captured using the face detection (A 42) or pet detection (A 71) function by rotating the zoom control to g (i), the image will be enlarged with the face detected at the time of shooting at the center of the monitor (except images captured with Subject

tracking (A 50), Continuous, BSS, and Multi-shot 16; A 56, 71).

• If more than one face was detected, the image will be enlarged with the face on which focus was acquired at the center of the monitor. Tap M or N to display other detected faces.

• When the zoom control is further rotated in the g (i) or f (h) direction, the zoom ratio changes and becomes a normal playback zoom display.

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Selecting Playback Mode

Following playback modes can be selected.

c Playback mode A 32

Play back all images.

h Favorite pictures mode A 88

Play back images added to an album.

F Auto sort mode A 95

Play back images and movies by selecting the category to which they were sorted at the time of shooting.

C List by date mode A 98

Play back images captured on the selected date.

1 Press the c button in playback

mode.

The playback mode selection menu is displayed.

2 Tap the desired playback mode icon.

The camera enters the selected playback mode. To return to the current playback mode, press the c

button.

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Images can be sorted to albums. Once images have been sorted to albums, “h favorite picture mode” can be used to play back only the images in a specific album.

• Adding images to albums makes finding a particular image faster and easier.

• Images can be sorted to albums categorized by themes such as travel or

weddings.

• A single image can be added to multiple albums.

Adding Images to Albums

Images can be added to albums and sorted.

1 Display images in playback mode (A 32), auto sort mode (A 95), or

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2 Select an image and tap the bottom tab.

Display an image in full-frame playback mode and tap the bottom tab.

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The albums selection screen is displayed.

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The image is added to the album and monitor display returns to full-frame playback mode.

Repeat from step 1 or step 2 to add an image to multiple albums.

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