Nikon SQ User Manual

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The Guide to Digital Photography

with the

DIGITAL CAMERA

(En)

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Trademark Information

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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 available for reference.

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:

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

WARNINGS

Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or from the AC adapter (supplied), unplug the AC adapter or remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.

Do not use 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.

Observe caution when using the camera strap

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

Do not disassemble

Touching the product’s internal parts could result in injury. In the event of a malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the battery or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.

Observe proper precautions when handling batteries

Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product:

• Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Use only a rechargeable Nikon ENEL2 lithium-ion battery (supplied).

• When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards.

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For Your Safety

• Do not short or disassemble the battery.

• Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

• Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

• Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains.

• When the battery is not in use, attach the terminal cover and store in a cool place.

• Immediately after use, or when the product is used on battery power for an extended period, the battery may become hot. Before removing the battery, turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool.

• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.

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.

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.

Removing memory cards

Memory cards may become hot during use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera.

CD-ROMs

The CD-ROMs on which the software and manuals are distributed 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 operating 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 one meter (39") from the subject.

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

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

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Notices

• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.

• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

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

• While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and 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).

Notice for customers in the U.S.A.

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.

SQ Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200

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Notices

Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.

ATTENTION

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that has been 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 has been 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 illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.

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Notices

Before Taking Important Pictures

Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera with you 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.

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Your Nikon COOLPIX camera is designed to the highest standards and includes complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with your 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 YOUR CAM-

ERA AND MAY VOID YOUR For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact your local authorized Ni-

kon dealer.

Life-Long Learning

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

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

• For users in Europe: http://www.nikon-euro.com/

• For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: 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. See the URL below for contact information:

http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/

NIKON WARRANTY.

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Contents

For Your Safety................................................................................... 3

Notices ............................................................................................... 5

Contents............................................................................................. 8

Introduction...................................................................................... 11

Before You Begin......................................................................12

Camera..............................................................................................12

Monitor .............................................................................................14

Mode Dial..........................................................................................16

Multi Selector.....................................................................................17

Shutter-release Button .......................................................................17

COOL-STATION MV-10 ......................................................................18

EH-61 AC Adapter .............................................................................19

First Steps .................................................................................. 20

Inserting the Battery...........................................................................20

Charging the Battery..........................................................................22

Inserting the Memory Card ................................................................24

Checking the Battery Level.................................................................26

Basic Setup ........................................................................................28

Basic Photography ....................................................................30

Step 1 – Select Mode ................................................................ 30

Step 2 – Frame the picture................................................................ 32

Step 3 – Focus and Shoot.................................................................. 34

Step 4 – View the Results (Full-Screen playback)................................ 38

Step 5 – Deleting Unwanted Pictures ................................................ 39

More on Photography ..............................................................40

Using the Flash ................................................................................. 40

Easy Close-Ups: Macro Close-up Mode ............................................. 42

Taking a Self-Portrait: Self-timer Mode .............................................. 43

Adjusting the Exposure: Exposure Compensation .............................. 45

Scene Modes .................................................................................... 46

Quick Deletion/Memo Record ........................................................... 55

More on Playback ..................................................................... 56

Viewing Pictures on the Camera ....................................................... 56

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback...................................56

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom .................................................57

Adding Audio Commentary: Voice Memo..........................................58

Viewing Pictures on a TV................................................................... 59

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Contents

Viewing Pictures on a Computer ....................................................... 60

1. Before Connecting the Camera......................................................60

2. Connecting the camera and COOL-STATION to the computer ........63

3. Transferring Pictures.......................................................................64

4. Disconnecting the Camera.............................................................65

Printing Pictures (DPOF)..................................................................... 66

Movies .......................................................................................69

Recording Movies ............................................................................. 69

Viewing Movies ................................................................................ 70

The Shooting Menu ..................................................................71

Image Quality ( • ) .................................................................74

Image Size ( • )......................................................................74

White Balance ( Only) .................................................................76

Metering ( Only) .........................................................................78

Continuous ( Only) .....................................................................79

Best Shot Selector ( Only)............................................................80

AF Area Mode ( Only) .................................................................81

Auto-Focus Mode ( Only)............................................................82

The Playback Menu...................................................................83

Slide Show.........................................................................................84

Delete................................................................................................85

Protect...............................................................................................87

Small Picture ......................................................................................88

Auto Transfer.....................................................................................90

CF Card Format..................................................................................91

The Setup Menu........................................................................92

Welcome Screen ................................................................................93

Brightness..........................................................................................95

Volume..............................................................................................95

Auto Off ............................................................................................95

Video Mode .......................................................................................96

Reset All.............................................................................................96

Technical Notes .........................................................................97

Optional Accessories......................................................................... 97

Caring for your Camera and Battery.................................................. 98

Error Messages ............................................................................... 101

Troubleshooting.............................................................................. 103

Specifications.................................................................................. 107

INDEX ............................................................................................ 110

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Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX SQ digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking digital pictures with your COOLPIX SQ. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy when using the product.

Symbols and conventions are used in this manual:

Cautions: information that you should read before use to prevent damage to your camera.

Tips: additional information you may find helpful when using your camera.

Notes: information that you should read before using your camera.

Indication that more information is available elsewhere in this manual.

Before You Begin

First Steps

Basic Photography

More on Photography

More on Playback

Movies

The Shooting Menu

The Playback Menu

The Setup Menu

Technical Notes

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Camera

Before You Begin

Power switch

Microphone

( 55, 58, 69)

Built-in Speedlight

Before You Begin

Shutter-release button

( 17, 34)

( 26, 30)

(40)

Self-timer lamp/

AF-Assist illuminator

( 44/36)

Mode dial ( 16)

Power-on lamp

(26)

Lens ( 32, 99, 107)

Memory card slot

Eject button

(24)

Battery latch (20)

Battery chamber (20)

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(Playback) button

(also acts as secondary

power switch)

( 38)

Audio/video (A/V) out connector

( 59)

Zoom ( / ) buttons

( 33, 56, 57)

Before You Begin

Flash-ready lamp

(34)

Monitor

( 14, 31)

(Macro close-up/

Self-timer)/ (Delete)

button

( 42/43/39)

(Exposure com-

pensation/Flash mode)/

(Transfer) button

( 45/40/62)

Tripod socket

( 22, 44,

47, 98)

DC-IN connector

(21)

Interface connector cover

( 21, 59)

Multi selector

(17)

Battery-chamber/ Memory card slot cover ( 20, 24)

Speaker ( 58, 70)

Eyelet for camera strap

( 19)

COOL-STATION connector (22, 63)

MENU button

( 46, 72, 83)

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Monitor

Shooting

Indications and icons displayed when taking pictures:

1 2 345

Before You Begin

17 16 15 14 13

1 Shooting mode ..................... 31, 46, 69

2 Zoom indicator1)......................... 33, 42

3 Recording indicator ........................... 35

4 “Date not set” icon2)........................ 28

5 Camera shake icon3)........... 41, 47, 101

6 Battery level indicator4)...................... 26

7 Macro close-up mode........................ 42

8 White balance................................... 76

9 Continuous shooting mode............... 79

10 Best Shot Selector (BSS)..................... 80

11 Sensitivity gain indicator5).................. 41

12 Exposure compensation..................... 45

Number of exposures remaining/

length of movie...................... 31, 75/69

14 Metering areas/Focus areas

.....34, 78, 81

15 Flash mode........................................ 40

16 Image quality .................................... 74

17 Image size......................................... 74

18 Self-timer indicator............................ 43

* The diagram shows all indicators and icons for the purpose of explanation.

1) Displayed when zoom buttons are pressed.

2) Appears when camera clock has not been set.

3) Appears at slow shutter speeds to warn that pictures may be blurred.

4) Appears when battery is running low.

5) Indicates that camera has raised sensitivity automatically.

11 12

6 7 8 9

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J Playback

Indicators and icons when reviewing pictures:

13 12 11

1 Time of recording................. 28

2 Date of recording ................. 28

3 Current folder ...................... 39

4 File number and type ........... 39

5 Battery level indicator* ......... 26

6 Transfer icon ........................ 62

7 Print-order icon .................... 66

8 Protect icon.......................... 87

12 Image quality ....................... 74

13 Image size ............................ 74

3 4 5

6 7 8

Voice memo recording guide Voice memo playback guide

.. 58

... 58

Current frame number/ total number of frames .. 38, 70

* Appears when battery is running low.

Displaying indicators and icons in Playback Mode

Indicators and icons are displayed for about five seconds in playback mode, after which only the voice memo recording or playback guide is visible. Press the multi selector to display indicators and icons for another five seconds.

Before You Begin

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Mode Dial

Using the mode dial, you can set the camera to suit your level and style of photography. To select a mode, align the mode icon with the poweron lamp next to the mode dial.

Before You Begin

Auto Mode

A simple “point-and-shoot” mode in which the majority of camera settings are controlled by the camera. Recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.

Easy

Manual Mode

In addition to the shooting menu options available in auto mode, you have access to such six menu items as white balance and continuous.

Advanced

Make movies up to 40s in length, with sound recorded via the camera’s built-in microphone.

71 69 92

Movie Mode

Scene Mode

Choose from fifteen “scenes” suited to different subjects or shooting conditions and let the camera do the rest.

4630

Setup Mode

Choose this mode to display the setup menu, where you can perform such tasks as setting the camera clock and adjusting monitor brightness.

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Multi Selector

The multi selector is used to make selections in the menu (28, 72).

Move cursor up

Cancel and return to previous menu, or move cursor left

Move cursor down

Make selection or move cursor right

Shutter-release Button

Your camera has a two-stage shutter-release button.

Press the shutter-release but-

ton halfway.

•The camera sets focus and expo-

Focus

sure.

•The green focus area indicator in the monitor will light when the focus operation is complete.

•Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

Press the shutter-release but-

ton the rest of the way down to take the picture.

Before You Begin

Shoot

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COOL-STATION MV-10

By placing the camera on the COOL-STATION, you can:

•Charge the battery inside the camera

•Charge a spare battery

(23).

•Transfer pictures to a computer

Front

Before You Begin

(Transfer) button

Rear

Camera connector (22, 63)

(64)

(22).

(60).

Camera catch (22, 63)

Spare battery charging

( 23)

slot

Spare battery charge lamp

( 23)

DC-IN connector

( 22, 63)

USB connector

(63)

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EH-61 AC Adapter

By connecting the EH-61 AC adapter directly to the camera (21) or to the COOL-STATION household electrical outlet.

( 22, 63), the camera can be powered from a

•EH-61

Power lamp

AC inlet

Attaching the Camera Strap

Attaching the Lens Cap

DC plug

AC adapter plug

Camera or COOL-STATION

Power cable

Wall plug

* Shape of cable depends on country of use.

Before You Begin

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First Steps

Inserting the Battery

Your camera uses a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL2 lithium-ion battery (included).

Open the battery-chamber/memory

First Steps

card slot cover.

• Slide the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover (c) and open it (d).

Insert the battery.

• Press the orange battery latch to side (c) and insert the battery as shown on the label on the inside of the cover (d).

• The battery latch locks battery in place (e).

Close the battery-chamber/memory

card slot cover.

• Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover (c) and slide back into place (d).

• Make sure that the battery-chamber cover is properly latched.

Read Battery Warnings

Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer.

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Removing the Battery

Before removing the battery, turn the camera off.

Press sideways (c).

Alternative Power Sources

To power your camera continuously for extended playback, use the EH-61 AC adapter supplied with your camera.

• To use the adapter, open the interface connector cover and insert the DC plug of the adapter into the DC-IN connector of the camera.

• When the AC adapter is connected to the camera for a long period, the camera and the AC adapter may become hot, but this is not a malfunction.

• Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the AC adapter manufacturer.

• The battery is partially ejected.

Remove the battery.

First Steps

Only a Nikon-brand EH-61 AC adapter should be used to connect the camera to an AC power source. Do not, under any circumstances, use other makes of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

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Charging the Battery

The EN-EL2 lithium-ion battery supplied with your camera is not fully charged at shipment. You can charge the battery while it is in the camera by placing it on the COOL-STATION MV-10 (

Connect the EH-61 AC adapter to the COOL-STATION.

Charging time: about 2 hours for full charge

First Steps

• The power lamp will glow showing the EH-61 is plugged in (f).

Place the camera on the COOL-STATION.

cCheck that the battery is inside the camera and the camera is turned

off.

If the camera is on (the power-on lamp is green), the battery will not be charged.

dOpen the COOL-STATION connector cover on the camera.

Connector

Camera catch

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ePlace the camera on the COOL-STATION.

• Insert the camera into the COOL-STATION as far as it will go, matching the position of the connector and tripod socket on the camera with the connector and camera catch on the COOL-STATION.

fThe power-on lamp on the camera blinks and charging starts.

Power-on lamp Meaning

Blinks (red) The battery is charging. Lights (red) Charging is complete.

• Camera is not positioned correctly.

Blinks rapidly (red)

Lights (green) The camera is on. Turn the camera off.

off

To Charge the Battery Directly

The battery can also be charged by inserting it directly into the COOL-STATION.

• Make sure that the battery is positioned correctly and insert it into the COOL-STATION’s spare battery charging slot all the way in.

• When the battery inside the camera is being charged or the camera is on, the spare battery charge lamp does not blink or light, and the spare battery is not charged.

Remove and insert again.

• The battery has malfunctioned and cannot be charged. Replace it with a new battery.

• Camera is not positioned correctly. Remove and insert again.

• The battery is not inserted. Insert the battery.

Spare battery charge lamp

First Steps

Spare battery charge lamp Meaning

Blinks (red) The battery is charging.

Lights (red) Charging is complete.

Blinks rapidly (red)

If both the camera (with the battery inside) and a spare battery are placed on the COOL-STATION, the battery inside the camera will be charged first. When the battery inside the camera is fully charged, charging of the spare battery will start.

The battery has malfunctioned and cannot be charged. Replace it with a new battery.

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Inserting the Memory Card

Your Nikon digital camera stores pictures on CompactFlash™ memory cards.

Confirm that the camera is off.

First Steps

Open the battery-chamber/memory

card slot cover.

• Slide the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover (c) and open it (d).

Insert the memory card.

• Check label for correct orientation.

Rear label

Direction of insertion

Terminals

• The memory card is fully inserted when the eject button protrudes slightly.

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Removing Memory Cards

Close the battery-chamber/memory

card slot cover.

• Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover (c) and slide back into place (d).

• Make sure that the battery-chamber cover is properly latched.

To remove memory cards, turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Press the eject button ( card (

d).

• Note that memory cards may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing memory cards.

c) and remove the

First Steps

Formatting Memory Cards

The supplied memory card is ready for use. Other memory cards should be formatted first. See “CF Card Format”

Approved Memory Cards: 97

(91).

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Checking the Battery Level

Turn the camera on.

• Rotate the power switch until it stops, then gently release the switch. The power-on lamp will light.

Check the battery level in the

monitor.

First Steps

Display Meaning Camera Status

NO ICON Battery fully charged. Camera functions normally.

(Lights)

Warning!

Battery exhausted

Low battery. Ready spare batteries.

Battery exhausted. Charge or replace with a fully charged battery.

Fewer shots can be taken consecutively in “continuous” mode.

No pictures can be taken.

Auto Power Off (95) The camera turns off automatically if no operations are performed for one minute (default setting). When the camera is powered by an AC adapter, the

camera will turn off after thirty minutes if no operations are performed.

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Turning the Camera off

To turn the camera off when the power-on lamp is lit, rotate the power switch.

• Do not remove the battery, disconnect the AC adapter or eject the memory card until the power-on lamp has gone out.

The button

The camera can also be turned on by pressing the button for about two seconds. Your most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor

( 38).

First Steps

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Basic Setup

Before using your camera for the first time, choose a language for camera menus and messages and set the camera clock to the correct time and date.

• If the time and date have not been set or clock battery is exhausted, a flashing (“Date not set”) icon

monitor when the camera is in shooting mode. Any pictures taken before the time and date have been set will have a time stamp of “0000.00.00 00:00.”

(14) will be displayed in the top right corner of the

First Steps

Rotate the mode dial to and turn the camera on.

Highlight Language.

Display options.

SET-UP MENU

Welcome screen

Language

Date

LANGUAGE

Deutsch

English

Choose language from Deutsch (German), English, Français (French),

(Japanese), or Español (Spanish).

Return to setup menu.

Highlight Date.

LANGUAGE

Deutsch

English

SET-UP MENU

Welcome screen

Language

Date

SET-UP MENU

Welcome screen

Language

Date

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DATE

Y M D

2003 . 01

: 00

. 01

DATE

Y M D

2003 . 02 . 14

: 10

Display DATE menu.

Edit Year.

Select Month. Repeat steps 8-9 to edit remaining items.

The Clock Battery

When the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an AC adapter, the clock battery will charge in about 20 hours. When fully charged, the clock battery can provide approx. 24 hours of back-up power after the adapter or battery is removed from the camera.

DATE

Y M D

2003 . 01

Y M D

2003 01 . 01

: 00

DATE

: 00

. 01

Highlight Y M D.

Choose order in which Year, Month, and Day will be displayed.

Return to setup menu.

DATE

M D Y

02 . 14 .

SET-UP MENU

Welcome screen

Language

Date

: 10

2003

First Steps

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Basic Photography

Step 1 – Select Mode

This section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in (auto) mode. In this automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode, the majority of camera settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, producing the best possible results in most situations.

Set the mode dial to .

Turn the camera on.

Basic Photography

• The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will display a welcome screen ( 93). The camera is ready to shoot when the monitor shows the view through the camera lens.

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Step 1 – Select Mode

Shooting mode

indicates auto

mode.

Number of exposures remaining

The number of pictures that can be stored on a memory card depends on the capacity of the card.

Image size

Choose from four sizes to suit your purpose.

• The default setting is .

Image quality

Choose from three modes depending on how you plan to use the picture.

• The default setting is NORMAL.

74 74 40

Number of Exposures Remaining

Flash mode

Choose from four flash modes depending on lighting and your creative intent.

• The default setting is AUTO (auto).

When the memory card is full, a message “Memory Card full” will be displayed in the monitor ( 102). No further pictures can be taken until you:

– choose a lower image quality or image size

– insert a new memory card

(24).

(74).

– delete some pictures ( 39, 85)

Basic Photography

Advanced Brightness Control LCD

The COOLPIX SQ’s Advanced Brightness Control LCD optimizes visibility in sunlight and other lighting conditions.

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Step 2 – Frame the picture

Adjust the lens angle.

• From a position parallel to the camera body, the lens section can be rotated 120° forward or 90° back toward the monitor.

Forward Back

(toward monitor)

Basic Photography

Ready the camera.

• Hold the camera steadily in both hands.

To avoid dark or partially obscured pictures, keep your fingers and other objects away from the lens and flash window.

Rotating the Lens Section

Care should be taken to avoid catching fingers, hair, or clothing in the lens section when rotating it. When adjusting the angle of the lens, rotate the lens section slowly; do not use excessive force.

Taking Pictures of Yourself

• To frame a quick arms-length self-portrait, rotate the lens to point in the same direction as the monitor. In this position, the monitor will show a mirror image of what will appear in the final photograph.

• The shooting screen in the monitor will be smaller than that of the normal shooting but the pictures taken are not affected.

: Range of

rotation

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Zoom out

Indicator in monitor shows amount of zoom when either button is pressed.

Digital zoom

Zoom in

Step 2 – Frame the picture

Frame your subject.

• Frame your subject in the center of the monitor.

Use the zoom buttons.

• Your Nikon digital camera is equipped with an optical zoom. The camera’s zoom lens can be used to magnify the subject up to 3x.

• Press the W button to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame.

• Press the subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame.

• At the maximum optical zoom position, holding the seconds triggers the digital zoom. The digital zoom magnifies the subject up to a further 4x, for a total of 12x. The zoom indicator turns yellow in the digital zoom range.

• To cancel digital zoom, press the W button until the zoom indicator turns white.

button to zoom in on your

button down for about two

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Digital Zoom

• In digital zoom, data from the camera’s image sensor are processed digitally, enlarging the center portion of the picture to fill the frame. Unlike the optical zoom, the digital zoom does not increase the amount of detail visible in the picture. Instead, details visible at maximum optical zoom are enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image.

• In digital zoom, the center focus area is used and the autofocus indicator in the monitor lights green/flashes red instead of the focus area indicator when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway

( 35).

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Step 3 – Focus and Shoot

Focus.

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

Flash-ready lamp

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Focus area indicator

With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, check the focus area indicator and (flash-ready) lamp.

Status Meaning

Focus area

indicator

[ ]

(*)

Flash-ready

lamp

*In certain cases, the Autofocus indicator ( 35).

Lights

(green) Flashes

(red)

On Flash will fire when picture is taken.

Blinks

Off Flash is off or not required.

• Focus and exposure will be locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

• In mode, the camera automatically selects focus area containing subject closest to camera.

• The focus area indicator lights green when the subject is in focus.

Subject in focus.

Camera unable to focus on subject. Recompose the picture and try again.

Flash charging. Remove finger briefly from shutterrelease button, then try again.

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Take the picture.

• Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to take the picture. To prevent blur, press the shutter-release button down smoothly.

During Recording

• You can continue taking pictures until the icon is displayed in the monitor.

• Do not turn the camera off, eject the memory card, or remove or discon- nect the power source while or is displayed. Your pictures are being recorded to the memory card at this time.

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Autofocus Indicator

When the lens is rotated to point in the same direction as the monitor

(33) or panorama assist mode is set (52) and the

shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the autofocus indicator ( ) in the monitor lights green/flashes red.

When Lighting is Poor

If lighting is poor, the view through the camera lens may appear slightly “grainy” when viewed in the monitor.

( 32), the digital zoom is in effect

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Getting Good Results with the Autofocus

The autofocus performs best when there is contrast between the subject and background and the subject is evenly lit. It does not perform well if the subject is very dark or moving rapidly, if there are objects of sharply differing brightness in the scene (e.g. the sun is behind your subjects and their features are in deep shadow), if there is a lack of contrast (e.g. the buildings all around have white walls or the subject’s clothes are the same color as the background), or if the subject contains objects at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside a cage).

Quick Deletion ( ) or memo record ( )

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After each shot, the picture you have just taken will be displayed briefly in the monitor before recorded to the memory card.

with the picture you have just taken, you can delete the picture instantly by pressing the button. You can also record a voice memo of up to 15 seconds while pressing the button

If you are not satisfied

(55).

AF-Assist illuminator

AF-Assist illuminator will automatically illuminate and enable autofocus operation in dark conditions when the subject is dark and the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

• The AF-Assist illuminator working range:

Approx. 0.3* -2.2 m/1 -7.2 ft. (at wide zoom position) Approx. 0.3* -1.3 m/1 -4.3 ft. (at tele zoom position)

* Approx. 0.15 m/0.5 ft. at middle zoom position

in macro close-up mode

• The AF-Assist illuminator does not fire in the scene modes (Landscape), (Dusk/Dawn),

(Night Landscape), (Museum) and

(Fireworks Show) ( 49-51).

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Step 3 – Focus and Shoot

Focusing on Off-Center Subject: Focus Lock

If your subject is not at the center of the frame when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, your picture may be out of focus. To focus on an off-center subject:

Focus on subject.

Half-press and hold

Check the focus area indicator.

• With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, check that the focus area indicator lights green, indicating that the subject is in focus. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

Recompose the picture.

Keep pressed

• Do not change the distance between the camera and your subject while focus lock is in effect. If your subject moves, remove your finger from the shutter-release button and focus again at the new distance.

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Press fully

Take the picture.

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Step 4 – View the Results

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(Full-Screen playback)

Press the button.

• The button is also used to turn on the camera.

View pictures in the monitor.

• Your most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor.

• Press the multi selector or to view

pictures recorded before or after the current photo.

• Keep the multi selector or pressed to scroll rapidly to the desired frame number.

• To return to shooting mode, press the

button.

For more information on:

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Step 5 – Deleting Unwanted Pictures

To delete the picture displayed in the monitor, press the button.

• A confirmation dialog will be displayed.

Highlight Yes .

Image File and Folder Names

Pictures taken with the COOLPIX SQ are identified by file names that begin with “DSCN” followed by a four-digit file number assigned automatically by the camera (e.g. “DSCN0001”). Each file name ends in a three-letter “extension” that identifies the type of picture: “.JPG” for photographs and “.MOV” for movies. When a picture is viewed in the monitor, the file number and extension appear in the top right corner of the display. The identifier is not displayed, but is visible when the picture is transferred to a computer. Picture files are stored in folders created automatically by the camera and named with a three-digit folder number followed by “NIKON” (e.g. “100NIKON”). Folders can hold up to 200 pictures; if you take a picture when the current folder contains 200 pictures, a new folder will be created by adding one to the current folder number. File numbering starts over from 0001 if a picture is taken when the current folder contains a file numbered 9999. The camera will create a new folder by adding one to the current folder number. The new picture will be numbered 0001 and stored in the new folder. If the file number reaches 9999 when the card contains a folder numbered 999, no more pictures can be stored on the card, even if sufficient memory remains. Format the current card or insert a new card

( 91).

DELETE

Erase image(s)

Yes/No?

Yes

DELETE

Erase image(s)

Yes/No?

Yes

Done

Press the multi selector to delete picture.

• Select No and press the multi selector to exit without deleting picture.

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Using the Flash

The following flash modes are available:

Mode How it works When to use it

AUTO

Auto

Auto with

red-eye

reduction

Flash

Cancel

(off)

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Anytime

Flash

(fill flash)

Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.

Pre-flash fires before main fl ash, reducing “red-eye.”

Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.

Flash fires whenever picture is taken.

Best choice in most situations.

Use for portraits (works best when subject is well within range of flash and looking at pre-flash). Not recommended when quick shutter response is required.

Use to capture natural lighting under dim light or where use of flash is prohibited. If (camera shake) icon appears, care should be taken to avoid blurring.

Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and back-lit subjects.

1 2

Display flash-mode menu.

Highlight desired mode.

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Exit menu. Flash mode shown by

Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)

When lighting is poor and the flash is off ( ), the camera will automatically increase sensitivity, permitting faster exposures and minimizing blur caused by camera shake. An ISO icon will appear in the monitor to warn that the picture may be slightly mottled.

The (camera shake) icon

When lighting is poor and the flash is off ( ), shutter speeds will slow and pictures may be blurred.

If the shutter speed is very slow, a (camera shake) icon will appear in the monitor. Use of a tripod or support is recommended.

icon at bottom of monitor.

• If no operation is performed for about two seconds, the selected mode is automatically set.

Using the Flash

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Flash range:

Approx. 0.3* - 5.0 m/1 - 16.4 ft. (at wide zoom position)

Approx. 0.3* - 3.7 m/1 - 12.1 ft. (at tele zoom position)

*Approx. 0.15 m/0.5 ft. at middle zoom position in macro close-up mode

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Easy Close-Ups: Macro Close-up Mode

Macro close-up mode is used for taking close-up shots of small objects at very short distances (minimum 4 cm/1.6").

Display macro close-up menu.

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Highlight and press the multi selector to exit the menu.

• icon appears in monitor.

• If no operation is performed for about two seconds, the selected mode is automatically set.

Close-Ups

• The flash may not be able to light the entire subject at distances of less than 15 cm (5.9"). When taking close-ups, play each picture back after shooting to check the results.

• Macro close-up mode may not be available in mode or some scene modes.

( 47-52, 69)

Frame picture.

• In middle zoom range (indicated by ), icon and zoom indicator in monitor turn green and camera can focus on objects as close as 4 cm (1.6", measured from lens).

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Taking a Self-Portrait: Self-timer Mode

The self-timer with shutter release delay of 10 s or 3 s can be used for photographs in which you wish to appear yourself or to prevent photographs from being blurred by camera movement that occurs when the shutter-release button is pressed. When using this option, you should either mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface. To use the self-timer:

Display self-timer menu.

Highlight ON and press the multi selector to exit the menu.

• icon, countdown timer and

icon appear in monitor.

• If no operation is performed for about two seconds, the selected mode is automatically set.

Frame picture and press the shutter-release button halfway to set the focus.

Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to start timer.

• Press once for a ten-second delay, twice for a three-second delay, and three times to stop the timer.

• Countdown timer in monitor shows number of seconds remaining until picture is taken.

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Taking a Self-Portrait: Self-timer Mode

Self-timer lamp

Press shutter-release once. Press shutter-release twice.

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10 sec.

Self-timer lamp blinks

3 sec. 1 sec.

Self-timer lamp lights

Shutter releases

The Self-Timer

• The self-timer mode combines macro close-up mode range (indicated by ), icon and zoom indicator in monitor turn green and camera can focus on objects as close as 4 cm (1.6").

• The self-timer is not available in mode or some scene modes

69)

(42). In middle zoom

( 47, 51, 52,

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Adjusting the Exposure: Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. Exposure can be adjusted in the range –2.0 to +2.0 EV.

1 2

Highlight desired exposure com-

pensation value. While pressing the button in shooting mode, press the multi selector or to display menu.

Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value

The camera may set the exposure too low if large areas of the frame are very bright (containing, for example, sunlit expanses of water, sand or snow) or the background is much brighter than the main subject. If the image in the monitor is too dark, choose a positive value for the exposure compensation.

Similarly, the camera may set the exposure too high if large areas of the frame are very dark (containing, for example, an expanse of dark green leaves) or the background is much darker than the main subject. If the image in the monitor is too bright, choose a negative value for the exposure compensation.

• At values other than 0, the icon and exposure compensation value are displayed in the monitor.

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Exposure Compensation

• To cancel exposure compensation, set a value of 0. In mode or mode, exposure compensation can also be cancelled by turning the camera off or selecting other modes.

• Exposure compensation is not available in mode.

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Scene Modes

Your Nikon digital camera offers a choice of fifteen “scene” modes. In these modes, camera settings are automatically adjusted to suit the selected scene.

Choosing a Scene Mode

Portrait

Set the mode dial to and press

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the MENU button to display the menu of scene choices.

Landscape

Choose scene. Current selection shown by large icon and caption.

Make selection and return to shooting mode.

• The selected scene will be shown by icon in the monitor.

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Scene Modes

• Depending on the scene selected, restrictions may apply to the flash mode

( 40), macro close-up mode (42) and auto-focus mode (82). These

restrictions are noted on the pages that follow.

• In the scene modes other than (Sports) and (Close Up), Auto-focus mode is set to Single AF. If macro close-up mode is selected, however, Auto-focus mode is automatically set to Continuous AF

(82).

• Self-timer mode is not available in (Fireworks Show) and (Panorama Assist).

• Pictures taken when an ISO icon appears in the monitor may be slightly mottled.

• Depending on your subject, scene mode may not always produce the desired results. If results are not to your satisfaction, choose (auto) or (manual) and try again.

Image Quality and Size in Scene Mode

In scene mode, pictures are recorded with the image quality size

(74) set in the mode or mode.

(74) and image

Noise Reduction

“Noise” in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels tends to appear in pictures taken at slow shutter speeds. This effect is particularly noticeable in dark areas of the picture. At settings of (Night Portrait), (Dusk/ Dawn) and (Night Landscape), pictures taken at slow shutter speeds are processed to reduce noise before being saved to the memory card. As a result, more time is required to save pictures to the memory card.

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The (Camera Shake) icon

When the icon appears in the monitor, pictures may be blurred. In this section, the precautions that you can take to avoid blur are indicated by stars:

 : hold camera in both hands and brace elbows against your body

 : use a tripod or rest the camera on a flat, level surface.

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Scene Modes

The following scenes are available:

Portrait

Use for portraits. Main subject stands out clearly while background details are softened, lending the composition a sense of depth.

• Degree to which background details are softened depends on the amount of light available.

• Focus area can be selected manually using multi selector. (AF area mode: Manual 81)

(Can be changed) OFF

Party/Indoor

Use for shots that include details of the background

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behind the main subject, or to capture the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting.

• Camera focuses on subject at center of focus area.

Night Portrait

(Can be changed) OFF

Use for shots that provide a natural balance between the main subject and the background when shooting portraits against a backdrop of night scenery.

• Noise reduction turns on automatically.

• Camera focuses on subject at center of focus area.

(anytime flash with red-eye reduction)

OFF



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Sports

Beach/Snow

Scene Modes

High shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots.

• While shutter-release button is held down, pictures are recorded at rate of about 3 frames every 2 seconds (rate of shooting will slow when icon is displayed). Focus, exposure, and white balance are determined by first shot in each series.

• Camera focuses continuously, even when shutterrelease button is not pressed halfway.

• Camera focuses on subject at center of focus area.

OFF

Vividly captures the brightness of such subjects as snow fields, beaches or sunlit expanses of water.

• Camera focuses on subject at center of focus area.

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AUTO (Can be changed)

Landscape

ON/OFF

Use for vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines, colors and contrast in such subjects as skyscrapers and forests.

• Focus is fixed at infinity.

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the autofocus indicator ( ) lights green instead of the focus area indicator.

• The AF-Assist illuminator does not fire even when the subject is dark ( 36).

OFF

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Scene Modes

Sunset

Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.

• Camera focuses on subject at center of focus area.

Dusk/Dawn

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Night Landscape

OFF

Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset.

• Noise reduction turns on automatically.

• Focus is fixed at infinity.

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the autofocus indicator ( ) lights green instead of the focus area indicator.

• The AF-Assist illuminator does not fire even when the subject is dark ( 36).

OFF 

A slow shutter speed is used to produce stunning night landscapes.

• Noise reduction turns on automatically.

• Focus is fixed at infinity.

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the autofocus indicator ( ) lights green instead of the focus area indicator.

• The AF-Assist illuminator does not fire even when the subject is dark ( 36).

OFF





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Close Up

Scene Modes

Use to capture vivid colors in close-up shots of flowers, insects and other small objects, with the background artistically blurred.

• Camera automatically selects middle zoom position (indicated by ) for a minimum focus distance of 4 cm/1.6" (zoom indicator turns green). Minimum focus distance will increase if camera is zoomed in or out.

• Focus area can be selected manually using multi selector. (AF area mode: Manual 81)

• Camera focuses continuously, even when shutterrelease button is not pressed halfway.

(Can be changed)

Museum

Fireworks Show

ON (automatically set)

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 Best Shot Selector reducing the effects of inadvertent camera movement.

• Camera focuses on subject at center of focus area.

• The AF-Assist illuminator does not fire even when the subject is dark ( 36).

• Photography may be prohibited altogether in some settings.Be sure to obtain permission first.

Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from fireworks.

• Focus is fixed at infinity.

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the autofocus indicator ( ) lights green instead of the focus area indicator.

• Self-timer mode is not available.

• Exposure compensation is not available.

( 80) turns on automatically,

ON/OFF

OFF 



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Scene Modes

Copy

Back Light

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Panorama Assist

Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board, business card or in other printed matter.

• Camera focuses on subject at center of focus area.

When taking close-up shots, use the (macro close-up)

•

mode ( 42).

• Colored text and drawings may not show up well in the final picture.

(Can be changed) ON/OFF

Use when light is coming from behind your subject, or when your subject is in the shade but the background is brightly lit.

• Camera focuses on subject at center of focus area.

OFF

Use to take a series of photographs that you will later join to form a single scene (for example, a panorama or 360º virtual-reality image).

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the autofocus indicator lights (green)/flashes (red) instead of the focus area indicator ( 35).

• Self-timer mode is not available.

(Can be changed, but is fixed by mode

selected for first picture.)

ON/OFF

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Taking Pictures for a Panorama

Scene Modes

Highlight (Panorama Assist).

Panorama Assist

Press the multi selector .

• The direction indicator ( ) for panorama shooting is displayed and a small screen appears in the middle of the monitor.

Take the first picture.

• The left two-thirds of the picture just taken is displayed on the left side of the monitor and the shooting screen is displayed on the right.

Compose the next shot to overlap with the previous picture.

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Take the next picture.

• Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until all shots in series have been taken.

Complete the Panorama Assist mode by the following way:

• Press the MENU button or .

• Change the mode dial setting.

• Turn the camera off.

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Scene Modes

Panorama Assist

• Using a tripod makes it easier to compose shots so that they overlap.

• If the lens is rotated to point in the same direction as the monitor, panorama assist mode is not available.

• Each time a new series of pictures is begun at a setting of Panorama Assist, a folder will be created with a name consisting of “P_” followed by a three-digit number assigned automatically by the camera (e.g., “P_001”), and all pictures in the series stored in this folder.

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Quick Deletion/Memo Record

The picture you have just taken is displayed in the monitor for a few seconds immediately after shooting. The following functions are available during this time:

To Press Description

Press the button to display confirmation dialog. Press the multi-selector / to select No or Yes, and press to execute.

DELETE

Erase image(s)

Delete picture

• Select No to save picture and return to shooting mode.

• Select Yes to delete picture.

Memo of up to 15 s can be recorded using the camera’s microphone while button

Record voice

memo

is held down. During recording, length of memo that can be recorded is displayed in monitor. Recording ends after 15 s or when

button is released.

You may not delete a picture or record a voice memo after firing the flash when icon is displayed.

Yes/No?

Yes

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58 Adding Audio Commentary: Voice Memo

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Viewing Pictures on the Camera

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback

Pressing the (W) button in full-screen playback mode displays a menu of four thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed:

To Press Description

Highlight

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number of

displayed

highlighted

picture for

transfer to a

computer

pictures

Change

pictures

Delete

picture

Select

Press the multi selector / / / to highlight thumbnails.

With four thumbnails displayed, press the

(W) button once to view nine thumbnail pictures, and press again to switch to fullscreen playback. With nine thumbnails displayed, press the (T) button once to view four thumbnail pictures, and press again to switch to full-screen playback.

Press the button to display the confirmation dialog. Press the multi-selector / to select Ye s or No, and press to execute.

DELETE

Erase image(s)

Yes/No?

Yes

By pressing the button to display or remove the (transfer) icon on a picture, you can select or deselect pictures for later transfer to a computer

( 62).

Select No to exit without deleting picture. Select Yes to delete picture.

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Viewing Pictures on the Camera

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

Use the button to zoom in on photos displayed in full-screen playback.

To Press Description

• Zoom increases each time the (T) button

Zoom photo

is pressed, to maximum of 6.0x.

• While picture is zoomed in, the icon and

zoom ratio are displayed in upper left corner of monitor.

View other

areas of

image

Cancel zoom Press the (W) button to cancel zoom.

To view other pictures on the memory card, first cancel the zoom.

Use multi selector to scroll to areas of picture not visible in monitor.

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Viewing Pictures on the Camera

Adding Audio Commentary: Voice Memo

This function can be used to record a brief voice memo for the picture currently displayed in full-screen playback. If voice memo can be recorded, will be displayed in monitor. The voice memo is recorded on the memory card as a sound file (.wav) and the icon is displayed on the picture. You can also record a voice memo immediately after taking the picture

To Press Description

Record memo

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Play back

memo

Delete memo/ picture

(55).

Audio Rec:

15 s left

Memo of up to 15 s can be recorded using the camera’s microphone while button is held down. During recording, length of memo that can be recorded is displayed in monitor. Recording ends after 15 s or when button is released. Do not cover the microphone during recording a memo.

• If a voice memo has been recorded for current picture, will be displayed during playback. Press button to play recording back over the camera’s speaker. Playback ends when entire recording has been played back.

• blinks during playback.

Press the button when picture with icon is displayed and confirmation dialog appears. Press the multi-selector / to highlight press to execute.

DELETE

Erase image(s)

Yes/No?

Yes

• Select No to exit without deleting both voice memo and picture.

• Select to delete only voice memo.

• Select Ye s to delete both voice memo and picture.

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Viewing Pictures on a TV

Using the audio/video (A/V) cable EG-CP12 provided with your camera, you can connect COOLPIX SQ to a television or video-cassette recorder (VCR).

Choosing a Video Mode

The Video mode item in the camera setup menu offers a choice of NTSC and PAL standards ( 96). Be sure that the standard selected matches that used in the device.

Turn the camera off.

Connect the video cable.

• Insert the black plug into the camera’s A/V out connector, the yellow plug into the video-in jack on the television or VCR and the white plug into the audio-in jack.

Turn the TV to the video channel.

• For more information, refer to the manual for the video device.

Press the button for about two

seconds to enter full-screen playback.

• Pictures will be played back on the television screen.

• The camera monitor will remain off.

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Use an AC adapter

When displaying pictures on a TV for an extended period of time, use the EH-61 AC adapter provided with the camera. Auto Off ( 95) is fixed at 30 minutes when the adapter is connected.

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Viewing Pictures on a Computer

Using the COOL-STATION MV-10 via the UC-E7 USB cable and Nikon View software provided with your camera, you can view your photographs and movies on a computer.

Before Connecting the COOL-STATION

Be sure to install Nikon View before connecting the COOL-STATION to your computer. For information on installing Nikon View, see the Quick Start Guide and the Nikon View Reference Manual CD-ROM.

1. Before Connecting the Camera

Pictures can be copied from the camera to the computer by:

•Pressing the button on the COOL-STATION

•Clicking the button in Nikon View Which method you will use depends on your computer’s operating sys-

tem and the USB option selected in the camera setup menu. After con-

sulting the following table, select the appropriate option using the USB

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item in the camera setup menu. The default option is Mass Storage.

Pictures transferred using:

Operating system

Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional

Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later Choose PTP. Mac OS X 10.1.2 —* Windows 2000 Professional

Windows Millennium Edition (Me) Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) Mac OS9 (9.0 - 9.2)

*Pictures cannot be transferred using the button on the COOL-STA-

TION in Mac OS X 10.1.2. Use Nikon View button to transfer pictures after turning the camera on

COOL-STATION

button

Choose Mass Storage or PTP.

Choose Mass Storage.

( 64).

Nikon View

button

Choose Mass

Storage or PTP.

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To select the USB option:

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Display setup menu.

Highlight USB.

Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Mac OS 9

Do not select PTP when connecting the COOL-STATION MV-10 to a computer running one of the above operating systems.

If you have connected the camera to a computer running one of the above operating systems with PTP selected in the USB menu, disconnect the camera as described below. Be sure to select Mass Storage in the USB menu before reconnecting the camera.

Windows 2000 Professional:

A dialog will be displayed welcoming you to the Found New Hardware Wizard. Click Cancel to close the dialog, and then disconnect the camera.

SET-UP MENU

Welcome screen

Language

Date

SET-UP MENU

CF Card Format

USB

Video Mode

Display options.

Highlight PTP or Mass Storage, and press to exit the menu.

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Viewing Pictures on a Computer

Windows Millennium Edition (Me):

After displaying a message stating that the hardware information database is being updated, the computer will start the Add New Hardware Wizard. Click

Cancel to exit the wizard, and then disconnect the camera.

Windows 98 Second Edition (SE):

The Add New Hardware Wizard will be displayed. Click Cancel to exit the wizard, and then disconnect the camera.

Mac OS 9 (9.0 - 9.2):

A dialog will be displayed stating that the computer is unable to use the driver needed for the “Nikon Digital Camera SQ_PTP” USB device. Click Cancel to close the dialog, and then disconnect the camera.

Selecting Pictures for Transfer

Pictures selected for transfer to a computer are marked with a icon. You can turn transfer marking for selected pictures on or off by pressing the

button on the camera while the pictures are displayed in playback mode.

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Button Full-screen playback Thumbnail playback

• Pictures are automatically marked for transfer as they are taken. Use the button to unmark or mark images for transfer.

• It is possible to turn the transfer marking on or off for all the pictures at once

( 90).

USB Hub

Do not connect the COOL-STATION via USB hub or keyboard.

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2. Connecting the camera and COOL-STATION to the computer

Connect the EH-61 AC adapter to the COOL-STATION.

• The power lamp will glow showing the EH-61 is plugged in (f).

Connect the COOL-STATION to your computer using the

UC-E7 USB cable.

UC-E7 USB cable

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Turn the camera off and place it on the COOL-STATION.

cCheck that the camera is turned off.

Be sure to turn the camera off before placing the camera on the COOL-STATION.

dOpen the COOL-STATION connector cover on the camera. ePlace the camera on the COOL-STATION. fCheck that the power-on lamp on the camera lights red or blinks red.

When the power-on lamp is off, replace the camera correctly

( 22).

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Connector

3. Transferring Pictures

Press the button on the COOL-STATION to transfer pictures.

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Lights green Blinks green

• The power-on lamp on the camera will light green. When the Nikon Transfer component of Nikon View will be displayed in the computer monitor, the power-on lamp will blink green.

• When you press the button on the COOL-STATION, pictures with the icon will be transferred to the computer.

• Pictures cannot be transferred using the COOL-STATION button with Mac OS X 10.1.2. Turn on the camera placed on the COOL-STATION and click the button in Nikon View. For information on how to use Nikon View, see the Quick Start Guide and the Nikon View reference manual.

Camera catch

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Viewing Pictures on a Computer

4. Disconnecting the Camera

Make sure that the power-on lamp on the camera lights green before disconnecting the camera. If PTP is selected in the USB menu once transfer is complete. If you have not changed the USB option in the camera setup menu from its default setting of Mass Storage, you must remove the camera from the system as shown below before turning the camera off.

Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional:

Click the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon in the taskbar and select Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device from the menu that appears.

Windows 2000 Professional:

Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon in the taskbar and select Stop USB Mass Storage Device from the menu that appears.

Windows Millennium Edition (Me):

Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon in the taskbar and select Stop USB Disk from the menu that appears.

Windows 98 Second Edition (SE):

In My Computer, click with the right mouse button on the removable disk corresponding to the camera and select Eject from the menu that appears.

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Mac OS X

Drag the “NO_NAME” camera volume to the Trash.

Mac

OS X

• If you turn the camera off, the color of the power-on lamp on the camera will change from green to red and will start blinking as the battery is being charged.

• When the battery is fully charged, the power-on lamp will stop blinking and remain red.

Mac OS 9

Mac

Drag the “untitled” camera volume to the Trash.

OS 9

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Printing Pictures (DPOF)

Pictures taken with your Nikon digital camera can be printed and enjoyed in the same way as pictures taken with a film camera. Using the Print Set option in the camera playback menu, you can specify the pictures to be printed, the number of prints, and the information to be included with each print. The pictures can then be printed by inserting the camera memory card into any device that supports Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), be it your personal photo printer or your photofinisher’s print system. To create a digital print order, press MENU button during playback and select Print Set from PLAYBACK MENU

(83), then follow the steps below.

Highlight Print Set.

PLAYBACK MENU

Print Set

Slide Show

Delete

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Display Print Set menu.

• Highlight Print All Images to select all the pictures for printing (one per picture) and press . Then, proceed to Step 8.

• Highlight Print Selected to select pictures for printing and press .

•Select Delete print set to cancel all the print settings.

PRINT SET

Print All Images

Print Selected

Delete print set

Highlight Print Selected.

PRINT SET

Print All Images

Print Selected

Delete print set

PRINT SELECTED

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SetSelect

Done

Pictures on memory card displayed as thumbnail images.

PRINT SELECTED

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SetSelect

Highlight picture.

Done

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Printing Pictures (DPOF)

PRINT SELECTED

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SetSelect Done

Select highlighted picture.

• 1 (no. of prints) and the icon are displayed on the selected picture.

Use the multi selector to specify number of prints (up to 9).

• Press the multi selector to increase, to decrease.

• To deselect picture, press the multi selector when number of prints is 1.

•Repeat steps 5-7 to select additional pictures.

• To exit without altering print order, press the MENU button.

PRINT SELECTED

SetSelect Done

Press the button to complete operation and display the Print Set menu.

• To print date of recording on all selected photographs, highlight Date and press the multi selector

. Check will appear in box next

to item.

• To print shutter speed and aperture on all selected pictures, highlight Info and press the multi selector . Check will appear in box next to item.

• To deselect a checked item, highlight and press the multi selector .

• To complete print order and return to playback, highlight Done and press the multi selector .

• To exit without altering print order, press the MENU button.

PRINT SET

Done

Date : ON

: OFF

Info

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Printing Pictures (DPOF)

Date

If Date is selected, the date of recording will appear on pictures printed using DPOF. The date is based on the photo information recorded with the picture, and will not be correct if the camera clock was set incorrectly when the picture was taken date will not be printed if the print system does not support the DPOF date function.

Print Set

If you display the PRINT SET menu (screen of step 8) after creating a print order, the Date and Info options will be reset.

( 28). The

PRINT SET

Done

Date : ON

: OFF

Info

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Movies

Recording Movies

In mode, the COOLPIX SQ can record movies up to 40 seconds in length at a rate of 15 frames per second, with sound recorded. Each frame is 320×240 pixels in size.

1 2

Start recording.

Set the mode dial to and turn the camera on.

• The icon is displayed on the monitor. The exposure-count display in the monitor shows the length of the movie that can be recorded.

• Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording.

• During recording, a zREC icon will be displayed.

• Movies end automatically after 40 seconds or when no more space is available on the memory card.

End recording.

• Press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time to end recording.

Movies

Movie Mode

• If the lens is rotated to point in the same direction as the monitor, you cannot record movies. When rotating it during movie recording, you can record the movie but the image will be upside down.

• The movie will be stored as a QuickTime movie file with a file name ending in “.MOV”.

• The flash turns off ( ) automatically, and the self-timer, macro close-up mode and exposure compensation are disabled in movie mode.

• The digital zoom can zoom up to about 4x. Optical zoom cannot be used while recording is in progress.

• If S-AF (default setting) is selected for the Auto-Focus mode, the focus is locked when the shutter-release button is pressed

• Playback zoom is not available for movies

• No menu is available in movie mode.

• Do not cover the microphone during recording movies.

• Operating sounds may be recorded.

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Viewing Movies

Movies can be played back in full-screen playback mode. Sound recorded with the movie is played back over the camera’s speaker at the same time. Movies are indicated by a icon.

The multi selector is used to play back movies:

To Press Description

Press the multi selector to start play-

Start playback

Pause/Resume

playback

Movies

back. When the movie ends, the final frame is displayed for one second, followed by a still image of the first frame.

Press the multi selector during playback to pause. To resume playback, press again.

Advance/Rewind

movie one frame

Stop playback

When the movie is paused, press the multi selector to advance the movie one frame. Press the multi selector to rewind the movie one frame.

Press the multi selector or during playback to stop the movie and display the previous or next picture.

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The Shooting Menu

The shooting menu contains the following options:

Option Description Mode Dial

Image Quality

Image Size

White Balance

Metering

Continuous

Best Shot Selector

AF Area Mode

Auto-Focus Mode Choose the autofocus mode. 82

Choose FINE for printing and enlarging, BASIC to reduce file size.

Choose small sizes for e-mail or the web, large sizes for printing.

Match white balance to your light source.

Control how the camera sets exposure.

Take pictures in sequence or create collages of sixteen consecutive photographs.

Use when photos could be blurred by inadvertent camera movement.

Determine how the focus area is selected.

•

The Shooting Menu

• In (auto) and (manual) modes, the shooting menu is displayed when the MENU button is pressed.

• No menu is available in (movie) mode.

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To make a selection from the shooting menu:

Set the mode dial to or and press the MENU button to display menu for current mode.

Highlight menu item.

The Shooting Menu

Display options.

SHOOTING MENU

Image Quality

Image Size

White Balance

WHITE BALANCE

Auto

White Bal Preset

Sunny

Highlight option (to return to previous step, press multi selector ).

Make selection.

WHITE BALANCE

Incandescent

Fluorescent

Cloudy

SHOOTING MENU

Image Quality

Image Size

White Balance

Press the MENU button to exit the menu and return to shooting mode.

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Menu Operation Guide

The arrows (///) on the shooting, playback and setup menu screens correspond to / / / on the multi selector.

Go to previous page

Return to previous screen

The arrows (///) on the playback and setup menu screens correspond to / / / on the multi selector. corresponds to the button.

Select Image

WHITE BALANCE

Incandescent

Fluorescent

Cloudy

Go to next page

ERASE SELECTED IMAGES

SetSelect Done

Select On or Off

End setting

Set selected item or go to next screen

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Image Quality (• )

IMAGE QUALITY

FINE

NORMAL

BASIC

To reduce the amount of memory that each shot occupies, pictures are compressed as they are saved to the memory card. Compression selectively reduces the quality of the image; the more the picture is compressed, the more noticeable this loss of quality is likely to be. The actual effect depends on the size of the picture when printed or displayed and on the type of subject. The image quality menu allows you to choose the amount of compression performed.

Option

FINE 1:4

NORMAL 1:8 Normal image quality, suited to most applications.

BASIC 1:16

Compression

ratio (approx.)

Description

Fine image quality, suitable for enlargements or high-quality prints.

Basic image quality, suitable for pictures that will be distributed by e-mail or used in web pages.

Image Size (• )

IMAGE SIZE

2016 x 1512

1600 x 1200

The Shooting Menu

1024 x 768

Image size refers to the physical dimensions of the image, measured in pixels. Choose an image size according to the space available on the memory card and the task at hand.

Image Quality/Size

Image quality and image size are shown in the monitor.

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Option Size (pixels) Print size (approx.)

2016×1512 17 × 13 cm (6.7" × 5.1") 1600×1200 13 × 10 cm (5.1" × 3.9")

1024×768 9 × 7 cm (3.5" × 2.8")

640×480 5 × 4 cm (2.0" × 1.6")

• Print sizes assume a printer resolution of approximately 300 dpi.

• The size of pictures when printed depends on the resolution of the printer: the higher the resolution, the smaller the final print size.

Number of exposures remaining

Together, image quality and size determine how much space each picture occupies on the memory card, which in turn determines the total number of pictures that can be stored. To get an idea of how different settings for image quality and size affect the number of pictures that can be stored, view the table below, which shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on 16- and 64-megabyte memory cards at different combinations of image quality and size.

16-MB

memory card

64-MB

memory card

*Figures are approximate. File size of JPEG images depends on the scene

recorded, producing wide variations in the number of images that can be stored.

FINE 9143377

NORMAL 17 27 62 131

BASIC 34 52 109 203

FINE 37 58 136 311

NORMAL 72 112 253 532

BASIC 140 212 444 823

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White Balance ( Only)

WHITE BALANCE

Auto

White Bal Preset

Sunny

Option Description

A Auto

PRE White Bal Preset

Sunny White balance adjusted for direct sunlight. Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting. Fluorescent Use under most types of fluorescent lighting. Cloudy Use when taking pictures under overcast skies. Speedlight Use with flash.

The Shooting Menu

White balance is used to preserve natural colors under different types of lighting. In (auto) and scene modes, white balance is set automatically by the camera in response to lighting conditions and the selected scene. In (manual) mode, you can choose white balance from the following options:

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

White object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting conditions.

White Balance

At settings other than A (Auto), white balance is shown by an icon in the monitor.

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Preset White Balance

MEASURED PRESET

Preset white balance is used when shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red

Cancel

Measure

shade look as though they had been taken under white light). When PRE (White Bal Preset) is selected from the white-balance menu, the camera will zoom in and the menu shown at left will be displayed in the monitor.

Option Description

Cancel

Measure

Recalls the most recent value for preset white balance from memory and sets white balance to this value.

To measure a new value for white balance, place a white object, such as a piece of paper, under the lighting that will be used in the final picture. Frame this object so that it fills the square in the center of the menu shown above. Highlight “Measure” and press the multi selector to measure a new value for white balance (shutter will be released and camera will return to original zoom position, but no picture will be recorded).

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Metering ( Only)

METERING

Matrix

Spot

Center-Weighted

Mode When to Use It

Compares measurements from multi areas of frame with library of

Matrix

Spot

Center-

Weighted

Notes on Metering

• When the digital zoom is in effect, the camera automatically switches to (Center-Weighted). The metering target doesn’t appear.

• When the lens is rotated to point in the same direction as the monitor, the cam-

The Shooting Menu

era automatically switches from (Spot) or (Center-Weighted) to (Matrix).

typical compositions to produce optimal exposure for entire image. Best choice in most circumstances.

Camera measures light in area shown by circle in center of monitor. Ensures that subject in metering target will be correctly exposed even when background is much brighter or darker. Can be used with AF (AE) lock (37) to meter off-center subjects.

Use for portraits; adjusts exposure according to lighting at the center of the frame, but still preserves background details. Can be used with AF (AE) lock

The metering menu offers a choice of three metering modes that determine how the camera sets exposure.

( 37) to meter off-center subjects.

Metering Target

When (Spot) or (Cen- ter-Weighted) is selected, the

metering target is indicated in the center of the monitor.

Center-Weighted metering target

Spot metering target

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Continuous ( Only)

CONTINUOUS

Single

Continuous

Multi-Shot 16

Option Description

Single

Continuous

Multi-Shot

Restrictions on Camera Settings

•At (Continuous) and (Multi-Shot 16) settings, the flash turns off, and focus distance, exposure, and auto white balance are determined by the first picture in each series.

• (Continuous) or (Multi-Shot 16) is automatically set to (Single) when BSS is on.

Camera takes one picture each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.

Camera takes pictures continuously while shutter-release button is held down. Pictures are recorded at rate of about 3 frames every 2 seconds (rate of shooting will slow when icon is displayed). About seven pictures can be recorded in sequence at NORMAL image quality and image size (2,016 × 1,512).

Each time the shutter-release button is pressed, the camera takes sixteen consecutive “thumbnail” images 512 × 384 pixels in size and combines them into a collage measuring 2,048 × 1,536 pixels. This option is not available at image sizes other than .

Use the options in this menu to capture a fleeting expression on a portrait subject, photograph a subject that is moving unpredictably, or capture motion in a series of pictures.

The Shooting Menu

(Continuous) or (Multi-Shot 16)

When (Continuous) or (Multi-Shot

16) is selected, the current continuous setting

is shown in the monitor.

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Best Shot Selector ( Only)

BEST SHOT SELECTOR

Off

When the “Best Shot Selector” (BSS) is on, the camera takes pictures as long as the shutter-release button is held down, to a maximum of ten. These images are then compared and the sharpest picture (the picture with highest level of detail) saved to memory card. BSS is recommended for situations in which inadvertent camera movement can produce blurred pictures, for example when:

• the camera is zoomed in

• taking macro close-up pictures

• the flash cannot be used although lighting is poor

Option Description

Off

Notes on BSS

• BSS may not produce the desired results with a moving subject or if you change

the composition while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.

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• BSS is available only at a setting of (Single).

BSS off; camera functions normally. BSS on. The flash turns off automatically, and focus, expo-

sure, and auto white balance are determined by the first picture in each series.

BSS

When BSS is On, a BSS icon is shown in the monitor.

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AF Area Mode ( Only)

AF AREA MODE

Auto

Manual

Off

Option Description

Auto

Manual

Off

The setting determines how the camera will choose the focus area.

Camera automatically selects focus area containing subject closest to camera. Selected focus area is displayed in green (focused) or red (not focused) when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. This setting is useful when your subject is moving erratically or you have little time to check focus.

User selects focus area manually using multi selector. This option can be used instead of focus lock ( 37) to focus on a relatively motionless subject that is not at the center of the frame.

Center focus area is used. This option can be used in combination with focus lock ( 37) to focus on an off-center subject.

The Shooting Menu

Notes on AF Area Mode

When the lens is rotated to point in the same direction as the monitor or digital zoom is in effect, AF Area Mode is set to (Off) and the center focus area is used.

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Auto-Focus Mode ( Only)

AUTO-FOCUS MODE

Continuous AF

Single AF

Option Description

C-AF

Continuous AF

S-AF

Single AF

This option controls whether the camera adjusts focus continuously, or only when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

Camera adjusts focus continuously until shutter-release button is pressed halfway, minimizing time needed to focus before photo is taken.

Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

The Shooting Menu

(auto) mode and (movie) mode

• In (auto) mode, S-AF (Single AF) is automatically selected.

• In (movie) mode, S-AF (Single AF) is a default setting. When C-AF (Continuous AF) is selected in (manual) mode, however, C-AF (Continuous AF) is selected in mode.

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The Playback Menu

The playback menu contains the following options:

Option Description

Print Set

Slide Show

Delete Delete all or selected pictures. 85 Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. 87

Small Pic

Auto Transfer

CF Card Format Format memory cards for use in your camera. 91

Select Pictures for printing on a DPOF-compatible device; specify number of prints and information to be included on each print.

View pictures on the memory card in an automatic slide show.

Create small copy of picture. Choose size of new picture. Mark all pictures for transfer to a computer, or remove

transfer marking from all pictures.

To display the playback menu:

1 2

Press the button to enter the full-screen playback mode.

Display playback menu.

• Press the multi selector or

• To make a selection from the play-

PLAYBACK MENU

Print Set

Slide Show

Delete

to highlight the desired item.

back menu, use the multi selector as described in “The Shooting Menu”

( 72).

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Slide Show

SLIDE SHOW

This option is used to play pictures back in an automated “slide show” with about three seconds between each picture.

SLIDE SHOW

Pause

Start

The following operations can be performed while a slide show is in progress:

To Press Description

The slide show pauses and the dialog appears in the monitor.

Pause slide

show

Press the multi selector to skip to the next

Go forward

or back one

frame

frame and hold down to fast forward through show. Press the multi selector to go back one frame and hold down to rewind through show.

Press the multi selector to start a slide show.

•Once all pictures have been shown, the slide show will pause with the first picture.

SLIDE SHOW

Quit

Restart

•To restart the slide show, highlight Restart then press the multi selector

•To end the slide show, highlight the multi selector .

Quit

then press

End slide

show

The Playback Menu

Slide Show

• Movies will be displayed as still images showing the movie’s first frame.

• If no operation is performed for more than 30 minutes after setting a slide show, Auto Off will take effect and the camera will turn off automatically.

Press the MENU button to end the slide show and return to full-screen playback.

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Delete

DELETE

Erase Selected Images

Erase All Images

Option Description Erase Selected Images Delete selected pictures. Erase All Images Delete all pictures.

Deleting Selected Pictures

Highlight (

Erase Selected Images

ERASE SELECTED IMAGES

The Delete menu contains the following options:

DELETE

Erase Selected Images

Erase All Images

Highlight picture.

ERASE SELECTED IMAGES

SetSelect Done

Pictures on memory card displayed as thumbnail images.

SetSelect Done

Select picture for deletion.

•Selected pictures are marked by the icon.

• Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select additional pictures for deletion.

•To deselect picture, highlight and press the multi selector or .

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Confirmation dialog displayed.

Yes

Deleting All Pictures on the Memory Card

DELETE

Erase 1 image(s)

Yes

or No?

Yes

Press the multi selector or to highlight option, then press to execute:

• Select No to return to playback menu without deleting pictures.

• Select Yes to delete pictures.

1 2

Highlight (Erase All Images). Confirmation dialog displayed.

DELETE

Erase Selected Images

Erase All Images

Press the multi selector or to highlight option, then press to execute.

• Select No to return to playback menu without deleting pictures.

• Select Yes to delete all pictures.

DELETE

Erasing all images ( Exclude)

Yes

The Playback Menu

Notes on Delete menu

• Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Be sure that any pictures you would like to keep have been transferred to your computer.

• Pictures marked with a icon are protected and can not be deleted ( 87).

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Protect

You can select pictures to protect from accidental deletion.

Highlight picture.

Select picture.

• Selected pictures are marked by the icon.

•Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures.

•To deselect picture, highlight and press the multi selector or .

PROTECT

SetSelect Done

PROTECT

SetSelect Done

Done

Complete operation.

• Done is displayed and the screen returns to the playback menu.

•To exit the Protect menu without changing the protected status of the pictures, press the MENU button.

The Playback Menu

Notes on Protect Menu

Protected files cannot be deleted in full-screen playback, thumbnail playback, or from the Delete menu. Note, however, that protected pictures will be deleted when the memory card is formatted.

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Small Picture

To create a small copy of a picture, select Small Pic form the playback menu. Copies can be (1600×1200 pixels), (1024×768 pixels), (640×480 pixels) and (320×240 pixels) in size, making them ideal for distribution by e-mail or for use in web pages.

Highlight a picture.

Select the picture to be copied.

• The icon appears in the corner of the selected picture.

•Only one picture can be selected for copying at any one time.

The Playback Menu

SMALL PIC

SetSelect Done

SMALL PIC

SetSelect Done

SMALL PIC

1600 x 1200

1024 x 768

640 x 480

Highlight the size of the copy.

•Pictures cannot be copied in a size larger than the original.

Complete operation and return to playback menu.

• The copy will be displayed after the last picture recorded.

1600 x 1200

1024 x 768

640 x 480

SMALL PIC

Done

Complete operation.

• The size options is displayed.

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Small Picture

• The image quality of copies is the same as the quality of the original picture except when “320×240” is selected for the image size in Step 3. In this case, the quality setting is BASIC.

• Copies are stored on the memory card as independent files with names of the form “SSCNnnnn.JPG,” where “nnnn” is a four-digit number assigned automatically by the camera.

• Copy will have same time and date of creation as original.

Notes on Small Picture Copies

• The COOLPIX SQ may not be able to create small copies from images taken with another make of camera.

• Small Picture copies created with the COOLPIX SQ may not display correctly when viewed on other digital cameras. You may also not be able to transfer copies from other digital cameras to a computer.

• Small Picture copies do not inherit the print and protection setting from the original image.

• Small pictures cannot be created from movies.

The Playback Menu

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Auto Transfer

AUTO TRANSFER

All

None

Option Description

All All pictures on the memory card are marked for transfer.

None

Notes on Transfer

• No more than 999 images can be marked for transfer on one memory card. To transfer more than 999 images, use Nikon View to transfer all the images at one time. For more information, see the Nikon View reference manual (CD-ROM).

• Pictures selected for transfer with another model of Nikon digital camera can not be transferred when the memory card is inserted in the COOLPIX SQ. Use the COOLPIX SQ to reselect the pictures.

To turn transfer marking on or off for all pictures simultaneously, select “Auto Transfer” from the playback menu.

Remove transfer marking from all pictures on the memory card.

The Playback Menu

The icon

• The COOLPIX SQ camera automatically marks all the pictures you have taken for transfer with the icon.

Selecting/Deselecting Pictures for Transfer

You can turn transfer marking for selected pictures on or off by pressing the button on the camera while the pictures are displayed in playback mode

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CF Card Format

Use this menu to format memory cards. Cards must be formatted before they can be used.

Highlight Format.

• To exit without formatting card, highlight No and press multi selector .

Notes on Formatting

• Do not turn the camera off, remove the battery or memory card, or unplug the AC adapter while formatting is in progress.

• Formatting memory cards permanently deletes all data they contain, including protected pictures formatting, be sure to transfer to a computer any pictures you would like to keep.

CF CARD FORMAT

WARNING!

All images

will be deleted!

Format

(87) and any other data that may be on the card. Before

Formatting

Begin formatting.

• While formatting is in progress, message shown above will be displayed.

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The Setup Menu

The setup menu contains the following options:

Option Description

Choose the welcome screen displayed and

Welcome screen

Language

Date Set the time and date. 28

Brightness Adjust monitor brightness. 95

Volume Adjust volume of sound. 95

Auto Off

CF Card Format Format memory cards for use in your camera. 91

USB

Video Mode

Reset All Reset camera settings to their default values. 96

sound played back when the camera is turned on.

Choose a language for camera menus and messages.

Choose how long the camera will remain on before turning off automatically to save power.

Choose “PTP” or “Mass Storage” according to your computer’s operating system.

Choose standard for video output from NTSC or PAL .

To display the setup menu:

The Setup Menu

Set the mode dial to .

• The setup menu will be displayed in the monitor.

SET-UP MENU

Welcome screen

Language

Date

Highlight menu item.

• To make a selection from the setup menu, use the multi selector as described in “The Shooting Menu”

(72).

SET-UP MENU

Welcome screen

Language

Date

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Welcome Screen

WELCOME SCREEN

Select Image

Select Sound

This option is used to choose the welcome screen displayed and the sound played back when the camera is turned on.

Select Image

SELECT IMAGE

Disable Welcome

COOLPIX 1 COOLPIX 2

Select Image

Option Description

Disable Welcome

COOLPIX 1

COOLPIX 2

No welcome screen is displayed when camera is turned on.

Image shown at right is displayed when camera is turned on.

The Setup Menu

Select Image

Select this option to choose welcome screen from pictures currently stored on camera memory card.

WELCOME SCREEN

Select Done

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To select an image:

Highlight Select Image.

The Welcome Screen options displayed.

The Setup Menu

Select Image

When an image registered in Select Image is changed to other images such as COOLPIX 1 or COOLPIX 2, the image is deleted. To return to the original image, re-insert the memory card containing the image and select it again.

Select Sound

SELECT IMAGE

Disable Welcome

COOLPIX 1 COOLPIX 2

Select Image

WELCOME SCREEN

Select Done

Highlight a picture.

WELCOME SCREEN

Select Done

Press the button to select.

• The selected image is registered on the Welcome Screen.

• To exit without changing welcome screen, press the MENU button.

SELECT SOUND

Disable Welcome

1 2

Choose the sound played back when the camera turns on from Disable Welcome (mute), 1 and 2.

• When Disable Welcome is selected in Select Image menu, Disable Welcome is automatically set and fixed in Select Sound menu.

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Brightness

BRIGHTNESS

Volume

VOLUME

Loud

Soft

Off

Auto Off

AUTO OFF

30 s 1 m 5 m

30 m

Press the multi selector or to increase or decrease the brightness of the monitor by moving the arrow to the left of the display up or down.

Select the volume of the sound played when you turn the camera on, release the shutter, and play back voice memos. Choose from Loud, Soft and Off.

When operated on battery power, the camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for a specified period of time. Choose from thirty seconds (30 s), one minute (1 m, the default setting), five minutes (5 m), or thirty minutes (30 m). When powered by the EH-61 AC adapter, the camera will remain on for 30 minutes if no operations are performed, regardless of the setting in the Auto Off menu.

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Video Mode

VIDEO MODE

NTSC

PAL

Before connecting your camera to a video device such as a television or VCR

(59), choose a vid-

eo mode setting that matches the video standard used in the device. Your Nikon digital camera supports NTSC and PAL standards.

Reset All

RESET ALL

Reset all settings to default values?

Yes

Choosing Yes restores the settings listed below to their default values.

Setting Default Setting Default

Scene mode Portrait Best Shot Selector Off White Balance Auto AF Area Mode Auto Metering Matrix Auto-Focus Mode Single AF

The Setup Menu

Continuous Single

•Choosing Yes also clears the current file number Numbering will continue from the lowest number available on the memory card. All other settings are unaffected.

Reset All is used to reset settings to their default values.

Option Description

No Exit menu, leaving settings unchanged.

Ye s Restore settings to default values.

(39) from memory.

Resetting File Numbering to 0001

To reset file numbering to 0001, select Reset All after either deleting all pictures

(85) or formatting the memory card (91).

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Optional Accessories

At the time of writing, the following optional accessories were available for the COOLPIX SQ. Contact your local retailer or Nikon representative for details.

Battery charger MH-60 battery charger

Rechargeable battery

AC adapter EH-61 AC adapter

Carrying case CS-CP15 soft case

CompactFlashTM mem-

ory card adapter

COOL-STATION MV-10

Monitor hood HL-CP10 LCD hood

Approved Memory Cards

In addition to the card provided with your camera, the following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the COOLPIX SQ:

Nikon EC-CF All capacities

SanDisk

Lexar Media

Hitachi

(Renesas

Technology)

Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of memory card. For more details on the above cards, please contact the manufacturer.

SDCFB 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB

SDCFH Ultra 128 MB, 192 MB, 256 MB, 384 MB, 512 MB

4 × USB 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB

8 × USB 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB 12 × USB 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB 16 × USB 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB 24 × USB 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB

24 × WA

(Write Acceleration)

Compact FLASH

HB28

Additional EN-EL2 Li-ion batteries are available from your retailer or local Nikon representative

EC-AD1 PC-card adapter

64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB

128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB

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Caring for your Camera and Battery

To ensure continued enjoyment of your Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device.

Keep dry

The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high levels of moisture.

Handle the lens and all moving parts with care

Do not apply force to the lens or to the battery, card, and connector covers. These parts are especially susceptible to damage.

Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source

Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on, or while images are being recorded or deleted. Forcibly cutting power to the product in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry. To prevent an accidental interruption of power, avoid carrying the product from one location to another while the AC adapter is connected.

Do not drop

The product may malfunction if subject-

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ed to strong shocks or vibration.

Keep away from strong magnetic fields

Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the product’s internal circuitry.

Avoid sudden changes in temperature

Sudden changes in temperature, such as occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.

Connect the tripod directly to

the camera tripod socket

For stability when using a tripod, remove the camera from the COOL-STATION and connect the tripod directly to the camera tripod socket. The camera tripod socket is located on the bottom of the camera.

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Caring for your Camera and Battery

Cleaning

Lens

Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that you pump to produce a stream of air out the other). To remove fingerprints or other stains that can not be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts in the center of the lens and works out to the edges.

Monitor

Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints and other stains, clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to apply pressure.

Body

Use a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt with a cloth lightly dampened with fresh water, then dry thoroughly.

Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.

Notes on the Monitor

• The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a characteristic common to all TFT LCD monitors and does not indicate a malfunction. Images recorded with the product will not be affected.

• When you frame bright subjects, vertical comet-like streaks that whiten toward either end may appear in the monitor. This phenomenon, known as “smear,” does not appear in the final photograph and does not indicate a malfunction. Some smearing may appear in movies.

• Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light.

• The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon service representative.

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Caring for your Camera and Battery

Storage

Turn the camera off when not in use and check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If you will not be using the product for long periods, remove the batteries to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant. Do not store the camera case (available separately) in a plastic bag, as this may cause the material to deteriorate. Note that desiccant gradually loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at regular intervals. Do not store your camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in locations that:

• are poorly ventilated or damp

• are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as televisions or radios

• are exposed to temperatures below -10°C (14°F) or above 50°C (122°F; for example near a space heater or in a closed vehicle on a sunny day)

• are subject to humidity of over 60%

To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera away again. Store the batteries in a cool, dry place.

Batteries

• When you turn the device on, check the battery-level displayed in the monitor to determine whether the battery needs to be replaced. A warning will be displayed when the battery needs to be replaced.

• Ready a spare battery and keep it fully charged when taking pictures on important occasions. Depending on your location, you may find it difficult to pur-

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chase replacement batteries on short notice.

• On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure the battery is fully charged before taking pictures outside in cold weather. Keep a spare battery in a warm place and exchange the two as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.

• Should the battery terminals become dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth before use.

• Used batteries are valuable resources. Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations.

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