Optimus Digital Camera COOLPIXS630BK User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA  
User’s Manual  
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For Your Safety  
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read  
the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment.  
Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.  
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 this Nikon  
product, to prevent possible injury.  
WARNINGS  
Turn off in the event of  
malfunction  
Do not use the camera or AC  
adapter in the presence of  
flammable gas  
Should you notice smoke or an unusual  
smell coming from the camera or AC  
adapter, unplug the AC adapter and  
remove the battery immediately, taking  
care to avoid burns. Continued  
operation could result in injury. After  
removing or disconnecting the power  
source, take the equipment to a Nikon-  
authorized service representative for  
inspection.  
Do not use electronic equipment in the  
presence of flammable gas, as this  
could result in explosion or fire.  
Handle the camera strap with  
care  
Never place the strap around the neck  
of an infant or child.  
Keep out of reach of children  
Particular care should be taken to  
prevent infants from putting the  
battery or other small parts into their  
mouths.  
Do not disassemble  
Touching the internal parts of the  
camera or AC adapter could result in  
injury. Repairs should be performed  
only by qualified technicians. Should  
the camera or AC adapter break open  
as the result of a fall or other accident,  
take the product to a Nikon-authorized  
service representative for inspection,  
after unplugging the product and/or  
removing the battery.  
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For Your Safety  
Observe caution when handling  
the battery  
The battery may leak or explode if  
improperly handled. Observe the  
following precautions when handling  
the battery for use in this product:  
Before replacing the battery, turn the  
product off. If you are using the AC  
adapter, be sure it is unplugged.  
Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion  
Battery EN-EL12 (supplied). Charge  
the battery by inserting it in a Battery  
Charger MH-65 (supplied).  
When inserting the battery, do not  
attempt to insert it upside down or  
backwards.  
Observe the following precautions  
when handling the battery  
charger  
Keep dry. Failure to observe this  
precaution could result in fire or  
electric shock.  
Dust on or near the metal parts of the  
plug should be removed with a dry  
cloth. Continued use could result in  
fire.  
Do not handle the power cable or go  
near the battery charger during  
lightning storms. Failure to observe  
this precaution could result in  
electric shock.  
Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug  
or bend the power cable, place it  
under heavy objects, or expose it to  
heat or flames. Should the insulation  
be damaged and the wires become  
exposed, take it to a Nikon-  
authorized service representative for  
inspection. Failure to observe these  
precautions could result in fire or  
electric shock.  
Do not handle the plug or battery  
charger with wet hands. Failure to  
observe this precaution could result  
in electric shock.  
Do not short or disassemble the  
battery or attempt to remove or  
break the battery insulation or casing.  
Do not expose the battery to flame  
or to excessive heat.  
Do not immerse in or expose to  
water.  
Replace the terminal cover when  
transporting the battery. Do not  
transport or store with metal objects  
such as necklaces or hairpins.  
The battery is prone to leakage when  
fully discharged. To avoid damage to  
the product, be sure to remove the  
battery when no charge remains.  
Discontinue use immediately should  
you notice any change in the battery,  
such as discoloration or deformation.  
If liquid from the damaged battery  
comes in contact with clothing or  
skin, rinse immediately with plenty of  
water.  
Do not use with travel converters or  
adapters designed to convert from  
one voltage to another or with DC-  
to-AC inverters. Failure to observe  
this precaution could damage the  
product or cause overheating or fire.  
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For Your Safety  
Use appropriate cables  
When connecting cables to the input  
and output jacks, use only the cables  
provided or sold by Nikon for the  
purpose, to maintain compliance with  
product regulations.  
Do not operate the flash with  
the flash window touching a  
person or object  
Failure to observe this precaution could  
result in burns or fire.  
Avoid contact with liquid  
crystal  
Handle moving parts with care  
Be careful that your fingers or other  
objects are not pinched by the lens  
cover or other moving parts.  
Should the monitor break, care should  
be taken to avoid injury caused by  
broken glass and to prevent liquid  
crystal from the monitor touching the  
skin or entering the eyes or mouth.  
CD-ROMs  
The CD-ROMs supplied with this device  
should not be played back on audio CD  
equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an  
audio CD player could cause hearing  
loss or damage the equipment.  
Turn the power off when using  
inside an airplane or the  
hospital  
Turn the power off while inside the  
airplane during take off or landing.  
Follow the instructions of the hospital  
when using while in a hospital. The  
electromagnetic waves given out by  
this camera may disrupt the electronic  
systems of the airplane or the  
Observe caution when using  
the flash  
Using the flash close to your subject’s  
eyes could cause temporary visual  
impairment. Particular care should be  
observed if photographing infants,  
when the flash should be no less than  
1 m (3 ft. 4 in.) from the subject.  
instruments of the hospital.  
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Notices  
Notice for Customers in the  
U.S.A.  
COOLPIX S630  
Federal Communications  
Commission (FCC) Radio  
Frequency Interference  
Statement  
CAUTIONS  
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:  
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.  
Notice for customers in the State of  
California  
WARNING  
Handling the cord on this product will  
expose you to lead, a chemical known  
to the State of California to cause birth  
defects or other reproductive harm.  
Wash hands after handling.  
Reorient or relocate the receiving  
antenna.  
Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
Nikon Inc.,  
1300 Walt Whitman Road  
Melville, New York 11747-3064  
USA  
Connect the equipment into an  
outlet on a circuit different from that Tel: 631-547-4200  
to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced  
radio/television technician for help.  
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Notices  
Notice for customers in Canada  
CAUTION  
This Class B digital apparatus complies  
with Canadian ICES-003.  
ATTENTION  
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B  
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du  
Canada.  
Notice for customers in Europe  
This symbol indicates that this  
product is to be collected  
separately.  
The following apply only to  
users in European countries:  
This product is designated for  
separate collection at an appropriate  
collection point. Do not dispose of as  
household waste.  
For more information, contact the  
retailer or the local authorities in  
charge of waste management.  
This symbol on the battery  
indicates that the battery is  
to be collected separately.  
The following apply only to  
users in European countries:  
All batteries, whether marked with  
this symbol or not, are designated for  
separate collection at an appropriate  
collection point. Do not dispose of as  
household waste.  
For more information, contact the  
retailer or the local authorities in  
charge of waste management.  
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Table of Contents  
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Table of Contents  
Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera  
(Scene Auto Selector)........................................................................................................................................42  
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Introduction  
About This Manual  
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S630 digital camera. This manual  
was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read  
this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product  
will read it.  
Symbols and Conventions  
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and  
conventions are used:  
This icon marks cautions,  
This icon marks tips, additional  
information that should be read  
information that may be helpful  
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before use, to prevent damage to  
the camera.  
when using the camera.  
This icon indicates that more  
information is available  
elsewhere in this manual or in the  
Quick Start Guide.  
This icon marks notes,  
information that should be read  
before using the camera.  
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Notations  
A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a “memory card.  
The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.  
The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of  
buttons or messages displayed in a computer monitor are indicated in bold text.  
Screen Samples  
In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so  
that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.  
Illustrations and Screen Display  
Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display.  
C Memory Cards  
Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on removable  
memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and  
delete, playback, and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card. The  
memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or used to store  
pictures to, or delete, or view pictures.  
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Information and Precautions  
Life-Long Learning  
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education,  
continually updated information is available online at the following sites:  
For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/  
For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/  
For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/  
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently  
asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional  
information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for  
contact information:  
http://imaging.nikon.com/  
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories  
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic  
circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries and AC  
adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and  
proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.  
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID  
YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.  
The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal could  
interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting,  
rupturing, or leaking.  
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.  
Holographic seal: Identifies this  
device as an authentic Nikon product.  
Before Taking Important Pictures  
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on  
a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable  
for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.  
About the Manuals  
No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,  
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 was 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).  
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Information and Precautions  
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction  
Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of  
a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.  
Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced  
Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government  
bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample. The copying or reproduction of  
paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless the  
prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage  
stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.  
The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents  
stipulated by law is prohibited.  
Cautions on certain copies and reproductions  
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private  
companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, except  
when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not  
copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and  
private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.  
Comply with copyright notices  
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut  
prints, maps, drawings, movies and photographs is governed by national and international copyright  
laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.  
Disposing of Data Storage Devices  
Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in  
camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be  
recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially  
resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s  
responsibility.  
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data  
using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images  
containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any  
pictures selected for the welcome screen (A124). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage  
to property when physically destroying data storage devices.  
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Parts of the Camera  
The Camera Body  
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Lens cover closed  
Zoom control..................................................25  
f : Wide....................................................25  
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Built-in flash......................................................30  
Self-timer lamp...............................................32  
AF-assist illuminator.................................133  
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: Tele.......................................................25  
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h : Thumbnail playback..........54, 55  
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Built-in microphone....................62, 77, 81  
Lens......................................................... 146, 157  
Lens cover  
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: Playback zoom..............................56  
: Help.....................................................13  
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3
4
Shutter-release button......................13, 26  
Power switch...................................................17  
Power-on lamp ...................................17, 134  
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Parts of the Camera  
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10 12  
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Monitor..........................................................6, 23  
Rotary multi selector..................................10  
A (shooting mode) button.....................8  
10 Power connector cover..........................142  
11 k(apply selection) button ...................10  
12 c(playback) button............................9, 28  
13 Eyelet for camera strap..............................13  
14 Connector cover............................86, 88, 92  
15 Cable connector............................86, 88, 92  
16 Battery chamber............................................16  
17 Memory card slot..........................................20  
18 Battery latch.............................................16, 17  
Indicator lamp................................................81  
Flash lamp.........................................................31  
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Speaker ............................................... 62, 80, 83  
Tripod socket  
7 dbutton.........................12, 99, 115, 122  
8 l(delete) button......... 28, 29, 63, 80, 84  
Battery-chamber/  
memory card slot cover ...................16, 20  
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Parts of the Camera  
The Monitor  
The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback  
(actual display varies with current camera settings).  
The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off  
after a few seconds (A128).  
Shooting  
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25  
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1/250 F3.5  
1600  
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13  
1m00s  
1m00s  
999  
9999  
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Shooting mode*............ 22, 35, 50, 52, 77  
Macro mode ....................................................33  
Zoom indicator ......................................25, 33  
Focus indicator...............................................26  
AE/AF-L indicator..........................................47  
Flash mode .......................................................30  
Motion detection icon ...................23, 132  
Battery level indicator ................................22  
Vibration reduction icon (still pictures)  
.......................................................................23, 131  
Electronic VR icon (movie) ......................79  
“Date not set” indicator..........................125  
Time zone indicator .................................125  
(a) Number of exposures remaining  
(still pictures).......................................... 22  
(b) Movie length.......................................... 77  
Internal memory indicator..................... 23  
Aperture............................................................. 26  
Focus area...............................................26, 110  
Focus area (Face Priority)...............52, 110  
Shutter speed................................................. 26  
ISO sensitivity .......................................31, 108  
Exposure compensation value............ 34  
Color options................................................109  
White balance mode ...............................102  
Continuous shooting mode................105  
Sport continuous type.............................. 48  
Self-timer indicator ..................................... 32  
Blink proof ........................................................ 53  
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11 Date imprint..................................................130  
Image mode .................................................100  
Movie options.................................................78  
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Differs according to the current shooting mode. Refer to the sections on each mode for details.  
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Parts of the Camera  
Playback  
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15  
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13  
12  
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1m00s  
1m00s  
999 999  
9999 9999  
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b
1
2
3
4
Date of recording..........................................18  
Time of recording .........................................18  
Protect icon ...................................................118  
Volume indicator...........................63, 80, 83  
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Internal memory indicator..................... 28  
10 Add to favorites guide...............................72  
11 Movie playback indicator........................80  
12 List by date guide......................................... 64  
13 Print-order icon ............................................. 97  
14 Small picture ........................................... 60, 61  
15 D-Lighting icon ............................................. 59  
16 Quick retouch icon......................................58  
17 Voice memo indicator...............................63  
18 File number and type............................. 143  
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Auto sort folder icon ...............................67  
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Favorite folder icon ....................................73  
Battery level indicator ................................22  
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Image mode ..............................................100  
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Movie option ................................................80  
(a) Current frame number/  
total number of frames ....................28  
(b) Movie length...........................................80  
1 The icons for auto sorting playback folder or the favorite folder selected in playback will appear.  
2 Differs according to the selected option.  
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Basic Operations  
The A (shooting mode) Button  
Press the A button in playback mode to change to  
shooting mode.  
Press the A button in shooting mode to display the  
shooting-mode selection menu.  
Shooting-mode Selection Menu  
The rotary multi selector can be used in the shooting-mode selection menu to  
change the shooting mode. To exit the shooting-mode selection menu, choose a  
shooting mode and press the kbutton or press the A button again.  
1. A Auto mode (A22)  
Auto mode  
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2. x Scene mode (A35)*  
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3
4
3. d Sport continuous mode (A48),  
B High sensitivity mode (A50),  
a Smile mode (A52)*  
4. D Movie mode (A77)  
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The icon displayed will differ according to the last chosen mode.  
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Basic Operations  
The c(playback) Button  
Press the cbutton in shooting mode to change to  
playback mode.  
Press the cbutton in playback mode to display the  
playback-mode selection menu.  
When the camera is off, holding down the c  
button will turn the camera on in playback mode  
(A28).  
Playback-mode Selection Menu  
The rotary multi selector can be used in the playback-mode selection menu to  
change the playback mode. To exit the playback-mode selection menu, choose a  
playback mode and press the kbutton or press the cbutton again.  
1. cPlayback mode (A28)  
Play  
1
2
2. h Favorite pictures playback mode (A73)  
3. FAuto sort mode (A67)  
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4
4. C List by date mode (A64)  
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Basic Operations  
The Rotary Multi Selector  
This section describes standard uses of the rotary multi selector to select modes,  
select menu options, and to apply selection.  
For Shooting  
Display m(flash mode) (A30) menu  
Choose options*  
Display o  
(exposure compensation)  
(A34) guide  
Display n(self-timer)  
Apply selection  
Flash mode  
Display p(macro mode) (A33) menu  
*
Options can also be chosen by pressing the rotary multi selector up or down.  
For Playback  
Choose the previous  
picture*  
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Choose the next  
picture*  
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Subsequent or previous pictures can also be selected by rotating the rotary multi selector.  
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Basic Operations  
For the Menu Screen  
Choose the option above*  
Choose the option on the  
Scene auto selector  
right*/  
Choose the option  
on the left*/  
Return display to the  
previous screen  
Proceed to the next screen  
(apply selection)  
Apply selection  
(advance display to the next  
screen)  
Shooting menu  
Image mode  
White balance  
Metering  
Continuous  
ISO sensitivity  
Exit  
Choose the option below*  
*
Options can also be chosen by rotating the rotary multi selector.  
C Note on the Rotary Multi Selector  
In this manual, up, down, left, and right presses of the rotary multi selector may be indicated with H,  
I, Jand K.  
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Basic Operations  
The dButton  
Press the dbutton to display the menu for the chosen mode.  
Use the rotary multi selector to navigate the menus (A11).  
Choose the z tab on the left to display the setup menu.  
Press the dbutton again to exit the menu.  
Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages  
• Upper tab:  
Shooting menu  
Image mode  
White balance  
Metering  
Display the menus for the  
current mode used  
• Lower tab:  
Continuous  
ISO sensitivity  
Exit  
Displays the setup menu  
Displayed when there are one  
or more menu options to follow  
The selected option  
Displayed when  
there are previous  
menu options  
Shooting menu  
Color options  
AF area mode  
Face priority  
Auto  
Manual  
Center  
AF area mode  
Autofocus mode  
Exit  
Exit  
Press the kbutton or the  
rotary multi selector Kto  
apply selection.  
Press the kbutton or the  
rotary multi selector Kto  
proceed to the next set of  
options.  
Switching Between Tabs  
Shooting menu  
Shooting menu  
Set up  
Menus  
Welcome screen  
Date  
Image mode  
White balance  
Metering  
Image mode  
White balance  
Metering  
Continuous  
ISO sensitivity  
Exit  
Continuous  
ISO sensitivity  
Exit  
Monitor settings  
Date imprint  
Exit  
Press the rotary multi  
selector Jto highlight the  
tab.  
Press the rotary multi  
The chosen menu is  
displayed.  
selector Hor Ito choose  
another tab, and press  
either the kbutton or K.  
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Basic Operations  
Help Displays  
Rotate the zoom control to g(j) when M/L is displayed at the bottom of the  
menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option.  
To return to the original menu, rotate the zoom control to g(j) again.  
White balance  
For accurate color reproduction,  
choose a setting that matches  
the light source.  
Exit  
Back  
Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way  
Down  
The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and exposure,  
press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus  
and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this position. To  
release the shutter and take a picture, press the shutter-release button the rest of  
the way down.  
Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in  
camera shake and blurred pictures.  
Press the shutter-  
Press the shutter-  
release button halfway release button the  
to set focus and  
exposure.  
rest of the way down  
to shoot.  
Attaching the Camera Strap  
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First Steps  
Charging the Battery  
Charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) using the Battery  
Charger MH-65 (supplied).  
1
Connect the power cable in the order of 1-2.  
2
Insert the battery into the battery charger  
by sliding the battery forward 1, and  
press down until it locks into place 2.  
CHARGE lamp starts blinking when charging starts.  
Charging is complete when the lamp stops  
blinking.  
About 150 minutes are required to charge a fully  
exhausted battery.  
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Charging the Battery  
The following chart explains CHARGE lamp status.  
CHARGE lamp  
Blinks  
Description  
Battery charging.  
On  
Battery fully charged.  
The battery is not inserted correctly. Remove the battery and  
reinsert it into the battery charger so that the battery is lying  
flat.  
Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of  
5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) before use.  
The battery is faulty. Unplug the charger immediately and stop  
charging the battery. Bring the battery and charger to a Nikon-  
authorized service representative for inspection.  
Flickers  
3
Remove the battery and unplug the charger.  
B Notes on the Battery Charger  
The supplied battery charger is for use only with a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12. Do not use  
with incompatible batteries.  
Be sure to read and follow the warnings and cautions of “For Your Safety” (Aii) thoroughly before  
using the battery charger.  
B Notes on the Battery  
Be sure to read and follow the warnings and cautions of “For Your Safety” (Aii) thoroughly before  
using the battery.  
Be sure to read and follow the warnings for “The Battery” (A145) of the section “Caring for the  
Camera” thoroughly before using the battery.  
If the battery will not be used for an extended period, recharge it at least once every six months  
and run it flat before returning it to storage.  
C Note on AC Power Supply  
To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use the AC Adapter EH-62F (available  
separately from Nikon) (A142). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC  
adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.  
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Inserting the Battery  
Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) into the camera.  
Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low (A14).  
1
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot  
cover.  
2
Insert the battery.  
Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals  
are oriented correctly, as shown on the label at the  
entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the battery.  
Use the battery to push the orange battery latch in the  
direction indicated by the arrow 1 and fully insert the  
battery 2. When the battery is fully inserted, the  
battery latch will lock it in place.  
B Inserting the Battery Correctly  
Inserting the battery upside down or backwards  
could damage the camera. Be sure to check the battery  
is in the correct orientation.  
3
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot  
cover.  
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Inserting the Battery  
Removing the Battery  
Turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on  
lamp and the monitor are off before opening the  
battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.  
To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/  
memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery  
latch in the direction shown 1. The battery can then be  
removed by hand 2.  
Note that the battery may become hot during use;  
observe due caution when removing the battery.  
Turning On and Off the Camera  
Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The  
power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the  
monitor will turn on.  
Press the power switch again to turn off the camera.  
When the camera turns off, both the power-on lamp  
and monitor will turn off.  
When the camera is off, holding down the cbutton will turn the camera on in  
playback mode (A28).  
C Auto Power Off in Shooting Mode (Standby Mode)  
If no operations are performed for about a minute (default setting), the monitor will turn off  
automatically and the camera will enter standby mode. If no operations are performed for another  
three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically (the auto off function).  
If the monitor is off in standby mode, press the power switch or the shutter-release button to  
reactivate it.  
The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from the  
Auto off option (A134) in the setup menu (A121).  
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Setting Display Language, Date and Time  
A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on.  
1
Press the power switch to turn on the camera.  
The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and  
the monitor will turn on.  
2
Use the rotary multi selector to  
choose the desired language and  
press the kbutton.  
For information on using the rotary multi  
(A10).  
3
4
Choose Yes and press the kbutton.  
Date  
Set time and date?  
If No is selected, the date and time will not be set.  
No  
Yes  
Cancel  
Press the rotary multi selector Jor Kto select  
your home time zone (A127) and press the  
kbutton.  
London  
Casablanca  
Back  
D Daylight Saving Time  
If daylight saving time is in effect, press the rotary multi selector Hin  
the time zone selection screen displayed in step 4 to turn on the  
daylight saving time option.  
When the daylight saving time option is enabled, W is displayed at  
the top of the monitor. To turn off the daylight saving time option,  
press I.  
London  
Casablanca  
Back  
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Setting Display Language, Date and Time  
5
6
Edit the date.  
Date  
Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press Hor Ito edit  
the highlighted item.  
D
01  
M
01  
Y
2009  
Press Kto move the highlight in the following order.  
D (day) M (month) Y (year) hour minute ➝  
DMY (the order in which the day, month, and year are  
displayed)  
00  
00  
Edit  
Press Jto return to the previous item.  
Choose the order in which the day, month and  
year are displayed and press the kbutton or  
K.  
Date  
D
15  
M
05  
Y
2009  
The settings are applied and monitor display exits to  
shooting mode.  
15  
10  
Edit  
D Changing the Date and Time  
Select Date from the Date (A125) in the setup menu (A121) to change the current date and  
time and follow the procedure described in step 5 above.  
Select Time zone from the Date in the setup menu to change the time zone and daylight saving  
time settings (A125).  
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Inserting Memory Cards  
Image, sound, and movie files are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approx.  
44 MB) or on removable memory cards (available separately) (A142).  
If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data are automatically stored on the  
memory card and data recorded to the memory card can be played back,  
deleted, or transferred. Remove the memory card to store data in the internal  
memory, or play back, delete, or transfer data from the internal memory.  
1
Confirm the power-on lamp and the monitor  
are turned off and open the battery-chamber/  
memory card slot cover.  
Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the  
battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.  
2
Insert the memory card.  
Slide the memory card in correctly as shown on the  
right, until it clicks into place.  
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover  
after inserting the memory card.  
B Inserting the Memory Card Correctly  
Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards  
could damage the camera or the memory card. Be sure to  
check the memory card is in the correct orientation.  
Removing Memory Cards  
Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off  
and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor  
are off.  
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover  
and press the card in 1 gently to partially eject the  
card. The card can then be removed by hand 2.  
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Inserting Memory Cards  
B Formatting a Memory Card  
If the message at the right is displayed when the camera is turned  
on, the memory card must be formatted before use. Note that  
formatting (A135) permanently deletes all data on the  
memory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to  
keep before formatting the memory card.  
Card is not formatted.  
Format card?  
No  
Yes  
Use the rotary multi selector to choose Yes and press the kbutton.  
When the confirmation dialog is displayed, choose Format and  
press the kbutton to start formatting.  
Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting  
is complete.  
When you insert memory cards used in other devices into this camera for the first time, be sure to  
format them (A135) with this camera.  
B The Write Protect Switch  
Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch.  
When this switch is in the “lock” position, data cannot be  
written to, or deleted from, the memory card. If the switch is  
in the “lock” position, unlock it by sliding the switch to the  
“write” position to record or delete pictures, or to format the  
memory card.  
Write protect switch  
B Memory Cards  
Use only Secure Digital memory cards.  
Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is being written to or deleted from the  
memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this precaution could result  
in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card:  
-
-
-
-
Eject the memory card  
Remove the battery  
Turn off the camera  
Disconnect the AC adapter  
Do not use a computer to format the memory card.  
Do not disassemble or modify.  
Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks.  
Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects.  
Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.  
Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles or areas exposed to high temperatures.  
Do not expose to humidity, dust, or to corrosive gases.  
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Basic Photography and Playback : Auto Mode  
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select  
A
(Auto) Mode  
This section describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-  
and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.  
1
Press the power switch to turn on the camera.  
The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and  
the monitor will turn on. The lens will extend.  
Proceed to step 4 when A is displayed on the  
monitor.  
2
3
Press the A button.  
Use the rotary multi selector to choose A and  
press the kbutton.  
Auto mode  
The camera enters A (auto) mode.  
4
Check the battery level and number of  
exposures remaining in the monitor.  
Battery level indicator  
Battery Level  
Monitor  
Description  
NO INDICATOR Battery fully charged.  
Battery level low; prepare to charge or  
replace the battery.  
B
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N
Number of exposures  
remaining  
Cannot shoot. Recharge or replace  
with a fully-charged battery.  
Battery  
exhausted.  
Number of Exposures Remaining  
The number of exposures remaining will be displayed.  
The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the remaining capacity of the  
internal memory or memory card and the image mode setting (A101).  
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode  
Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode  
Vibration reduction icon  
Reduces the effects of  
camera shake.  
Shooting mode  
A displayed in A  
(auto) mode.  
Motion detection icon  
Reduces the effects of  
subject movement and  
camera shake.  
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Internal memory indicator  
Image mode  
Pictures will be recorded to internal memory.  
The combination of image size and  
image quality (compression) is  
displayed. The default setting is L  
Normal (4,000×3,000).  
When a memory card is inserted,  
C
is not  
displayed and pictures will be recorded to the  
memory card.  
The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off  
after a few seconds (A128).  
If the monitor is turned off in standby mode to save power, press the power switch  
or the shutter-release button to reactivate it (A134).  
D Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode  
In A (auto) mode, macro mode (A33) and exposure compensation (A34) can be applied and  
pictures can be taken using the flash mode (A30) and self-timer (A32). Pressing the dbutton  
in A (auto) mode allows you to specify settings for all shooting menu options (A99).  
D Vibration Reduction  
When On (default setting) is chosen for Vibration reduction (A131), the camera effectively  
reduces camera shake that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter  
speeds.  
Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.  
D Motion Detection  
When Auto (default setting) is chosen for Motion detection option (A132) in the setup menu and  
the camera detects camera shake and subject movement, the camera increases shutter speed to  
reduce blurring.  
When the camera detects camera shake or subject movement and increases shutter speed, the  
motion detection icon will glow green.  
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Step 2 Frame a Picture  
1
Ready the camera.  
Hold the camera steadily in both hands.  
Keep your fingers, hair, strap and other objects away  
from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphone  
and speaker.  
When taking pictures in “tall” orientation, turn the  
camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens.  
2
Frame the picture.  
When the camera recognizes a face (front view), that  
face will be framed by a yellow double border (by  
default). If more than one face is recognized, the face  
nearest to the camera will be framed by a double  
border and the rest by a single border.  
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Focus area will not appear when shooting non-human  
subjects or when no faces are recognized.  
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Step 2 Frame a Picture  
Zoom out Zoom in  
Using the Zoom  
Rotate the zoom control to activate optical zoom.  
Rotate in the direction of gto zoom in on the subject.  
Or rotate in the direction of fto have a wider view.  
A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor  
when the zoom control is rotated.  
Digital Zoom  
Optical Digital  
zoom zoom  
When the camera is already at the maximum optical  
zoom magnification, rotating the zoom control in the  
gdirection will trigger digital zoom. The subject can  
be magnified up to 4× of the maximum optical zoom  
ratio.  
Focus will be on the center of the frame and the focus area will not be displayed  
when digital zoom is in effect.  
Optical zoom (up to 4×).  
Digital zoom is in effect.  
C Digital Zoom and Interpolation  
Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify  
images, resulting in slight deterioration of picture quality according to the image mode (A100) and  
digital zoom magnification.  
Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond V. When zoom is increased beyond the V  
position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator turns yellow to indicate that interpolation  
is being applied.  
The position of V moves to the right as image size decreases, allowing for confirmation of the zoom  
positions at which shooting without interpolation is possible at the current image mode setting.  
When the image size is small  
Digital zoom can be disabled from the Digital zoom option (A133) in the setup menu (A121).  
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Step 3 Focus and Shoot  
1
Press the shutter-release button halfway.  
When people's faces (front view) are recognized:  
Camera will focus on the face surrounded by a double  
border.  
Once focus has been locked the double border will  
glow green.  
1/250 F3.5  
Shutter speed Aperture  
When shooting non-human subjects or when no faces  
are recognized:  
Camera automatically selects the focus area (one of  
nine) containing the subject closest to the camera.  
When the subject is in focus, the active focus area glows  
green.  
1/250 F3.5  
When digital zoom is in effect, the focus area is not displayed. When the camera focuses  
on the subject in the center of the frame, the focus indicator (A6) will glow green.  
Press the shutter-release button halfway to display the shutter speed and aperture.  
Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.  
When the camera is unable to focus, while the shutter-release button is pressed  
halfway, the double border in face priority blinks, or the focus area or focus indicator  
blinks red. Change the composition and try again.  
See AF area mode (A110) or “Shooting with Face Priority” (A112) for more  
information about face priority.  
2
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the  
way down.  
The shutter will be released and the picture will be  
recorded to the memory card or internal memory.  
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Step 3 Focus and Shoot  
B During Recording  
While pictures are being recorded, the number of exposures remaining display will blink. Do not  
open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while pictures are being recorded. Cutting  
power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage  
to the camera or card.  
C Autofocus  
Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject  
may not be in focus despite the fact that the active focus area, or focus indicator, glows green:  
Subject is very dark  
Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun is behind the subject  
and is in deep shadow)  
No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. when the subject is standing in front of a  
white wall, wearing a white shirt)  
Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside a cage)  
Subject is moving rapidly  
In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times,  
or focus on another subject and use focus lock (A111). When using focus lock, be sure that the  
distance between the camera and the subject with which focus was locked is the same as that for the  
actual subject.  
C Blink Warning  
If the Did someone blink? screen is displayed shortly after the picture is taken using face priority,  
someone’s eyes may have been closed during the shot (A137).  
Did someone blink?  
Exit  
Human subjects with eyes closed will be framed by a yellow border in the Did someone blink?  
screen.  
To return to the shooting mode, press the kbutton or press the shutter-release button halfway  
down (A138).  
D AF-assist Illuminator and Flash  
If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (A133) may light by pressing the shutter-release  
button halfway, or the flash (A30) may fire by pressing the shutter-release button all the way down.  
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Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures  
Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)  
Press the cbutton.  
A button  
The last picture shot will be displayed in full-frame  
playback mode.  
Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, J  
or K, to view additional pictures (A10).  
Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution  
while being read from the memory card or internal  
memory.  
Press the A button or the shutter-release button to return to shooting mode.  
When C is displayed, pictures stored in the internal memory  
will be displayed. When memory card is inserted, C is not  
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displayed and pictures stored on the memory card will be  
displayed.  
4
4
Internal memory indicator  
Deleting Pictures  
1
Press the lbutton to delete the  
picture currently displayed in the  
monitor.  
2
Use the rotary multi  
selector to choose Yes  
and press the k  
Erase 1 image?  
Done  
button.  
No  
Yes  
To exit without deleting the  
picture, choose No and  
press the kbutton.  
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Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures  
C Options Available in Playback Mode  
The following options are available in full-frame playback mode.  
Option  
Use  
Description  
A
Enlarge the view of the picture currently  
displayed in the monitor, up to about 10×.  
Press the kbutton to return to full-frame  
playback mode.  
Playback zoom  
g(i)  
Thumbnail display/  
Calendar display  
Display images by 9, 16 or 25 picture  
thumbnails or the calendar.  
f(h)  
Add the picture currently displayed to favorite  
pictures.  
Add favorite pictures  
k
Display the playback-mode selection menu,  
and switch to List by Date mode, Auto sort  
playback mode or Favorite pictures mode.  
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Change playback mode  
c
A
Press the A button or the shutter-release  
button to change back to the last chosen  
shooting mode.  
Switch to shooting  
mode  
C Pressing the cButton to Turn on the Camera  
When the camera is off, holding down the cbutton will turn the camera on in playback mode. The  
lens will not extend.  
C Viewing Pictures  
Pictures stored in the internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is inserted.  
Pictures that were shot using Face Priority (A112) will be rotated automatically when displayed in  
full-frame playback mode according to the orientation of the face.  
If the monitor is turned off in standby mode to save power, press the cbutton or the power  
switch to reactivate it (A134).  
C Deleting the Last Picture Taken While in Shooting Mode  
In shooting mode, press the lbutton to delete the last picture shot.  
Erase 1 image?  
No  
Yes  
D Deleting Multiple Pictures  
Choose Delete (A118) from the Playback menu (A115), List by Date menu (A66), Auto sort  
menu (A69) or Favorite Pictures menu (A75) to delete multiple pictures.  
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Using the Flash  
The flash has a range of about 0.6 to 5.5 m (2 to 18 ft.) when the camera is zoomed  
out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is about 0.6 to 3.5 m  
(2 to 11 ft.) (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). The flash can reach up to distances  
of about 0.6 to 11 m (2 to 36 ft.) for wide, and about 0.6 to 7.5 m (2 to 24 ft.) for tele  
during high sensitivity shooting mode (  
available.  
A50). The following flash modes are  
Auto  
U
V
W
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.  
Auto with red-eye reduction  
Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (A31).  
Off  
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.  
Fill flash  
X
Flash fires when a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit  
subjects.  
Slow sync  
Y
Auto is combined with slow shutter speed.  
Suitable for taking portrait images with the night landscape as the background. Flash  
illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at  
night or under dim light.  
Setting the Flash Mode  
1
Press X (flash mode).  
The flash mode menu is displayed.  
2
Use the rotary multi selector to choose the  
desired flash mode and press the kbutton.  
The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the  
top of the monitor.  
D will disappear after a few seconds, regardless of  
the Photo info option (A129).  
Flash mode  
If a setting is not applied by pressing the kbutton  
within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.  
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Using the Flash  
B Shooting When Lighting is Poor and When the Flash is Disabled (W)  
Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of  
camera shake. Set Vibration reduction (A131) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the  
camera during shooting.  
The E indicator is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity. Pictures taken  
when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.  
When E is displayed and higher sensitivity is applied, noise reduction may be automatically  
applied as pictures are recorded. This will result in increased recording times.  
B Note on Using the Flash  
When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures.  
To reduce these reflections, set the flash mode to W (Off).  
C The Flash Lamp  
The flash lamp indicates the flash status when the  
shutter-release button is pressed halfway down.  
On : Flash will fire when picture is shot.  
Blinks : Flash is charging. Wait a few seconds and try  
again.  
Off : Flash will not fire when picture is shot.  
If the battery is low, the monitor display will turn off, and remain off, until the flash is fully charged.  
C The Flash Mode Setting  
The default flash mode setting varies with shooting mode.  
A (auto) mode: U (auto)  
Scene mode: setting varies for different scene modes (A36).  
d (sport continuous) mode: set to W (off)  
B (high sensitivity) mode: U (auto)  
a (smile) mode: set to W (off ) (when Blink Proof is on),  
U (auto) (when Blink Proof is off)  
The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode or B (high sensitivity) mode is stored in the  
camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode or  
B (high sensitivity) mode is selected.  
C Red-eye Reduction  
This camera uses Advanced Red-eye Reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”).  
The flash fires repeatedly at low intensity before the main flash, reducing the red-eye effect.  
The camera then analyzes the picture; if red-eye is detected, the affected area will be processed to  
further reduce red-eye before the picture is saved.  
Note that because there is a slight lag between the shutter-release button being pressed and the  
picture being shot, this mode is not recommended when a quick shutter response is required. The  
time before the next picture can be shot also increases slightly. Advanced red-eye reduction may not  
produce the desired results in all situations. In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red-eye  
may be affected by advanced red-eye reduction processing; in these cases, choose another mode  
and try again.  
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Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer  
The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits.  
When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn Vibration  
reduction (A131) to Off when using a tripod.  
1
2
Press n(self-timer).  
The self-timer menu is displayed.  
Use the rotary multi selector to choose 10s or  
2s and press the kbutton.  
10s (ten seconds): suited for important occasions (such  
as weddings)  
2s (two seconds): suited for preventing camera shake  
The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.  
If a setting is not applied by pressing the kbutton  
within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.  
Self-timer  
3
4
Frame the picture and press the  
shutter-release button halfway.  
Focus and exposure will be set.  
1/250 F3.5  
Press the shutter-release button the  
rest of the way down.  
9
The self-timer starts, and the number of  
seconds remaining the shutter is released is  
displayed in the monitor. The self-timer lamp  
will blink. The lamp stops blinking one second  
before the picture is taken and remains lit until  
the shutter is released.  
When the shutter is released, the self-timer  
turns OFF.  
To stop the timer before a picture is taken,  
press the shutter-release button again.  
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Macro Mode  
Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 2 cm (0.8 in.). Note that  
the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 60 cm (2ft.).  
1
Press p(macro mode).  
The macro mode menu is displayed.  
2
Use the rotary multi selector to choose ON  
and press the kbutton.  
The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.  
If a setting is not applied by pressing the kbutton  
within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.  
Macro mode  
3
Use the zoom control and frame the picture.  
The camera can focus at a distance of 2 cm (0.8 in.) at  
the zoom position at which F and the zoom indicator  
glow green (the zoom indicator is at G).  
C Macro Mode  
If macro mode is turned ON in the scene modes indicated below, Autofocus mode (A113) will  
be automatically set to Full-time AF.  
- Close-up (the macro mode setting is fixed at ON)  
- Food (the macro mode setting is fixed at ON)  
- Museum  
- Copy  
- Panorama assist  
In Full-time AF, the camera automatically focuses continuously until focus and exposure are  
locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.  
C The Macro Mode Setting  
The macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode or B (high sensitivity) mode is stored in the  
camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode or  
B
(high sensitivity) mode is selected.  
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Exposure Compensation  
Exposure compensation is used to alter the exposure from the value suggested by  
the camera to make pictures brighter or darker.  
1
Press o(exposure compensation).  
The exposure compensation guide is displayed.  
2
Use the rotary multi selector to adjust the  
exposure and press the kbutton.  
When the subject is too dark: adjust the exposure  
compensation to “+” side.  
When the subject is too bright: adjust the exposure  
compensation to “–” side.  
Exposure compensation can be set to values between  
–2.0 and +2.0 EV.  
If a setting is not applied by pressing the kbutton within a few seconds, the selection  
Exposure compensation  
will be cancelled.  
3
The setting is applied.  
The value is displayed with the H icon in the monitor.  
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C Exposure Compensation Value  
The exposure compensation value applied in A (auto) mode or B (high sensitivity) mode is stored  
in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto)  
mode or B (high sensitivity) mode is selected.  
D Using Exposure Compensation  
The camera tends to lower exposure when the frame is dominated by brightly lit objects (for example, sunlit  
expanses of water, sand, or snow) or when the background is much brighter than the main subject.  
Negative compensation may be called for when large areas of the frame contain very dark objects (for  
example, a swath of dark green leaves) or when the background is much darker than the main subject.  
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Shooting Suited for the Scenes  
Shooting in Scene Mode  
Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The  
following scene modes are available.  
x
Scene auto selector b Portrait  
c Landscape  
h Sunset  
e Night portrait  
i Dusk/dawn  
l Museum  
f Party/indoor  
g Beach/snow  
k Close-up  
n Copy  
j Night landscape  
m Fireworks show  
E Voice recording*  
u Food  
o Backlight  
p Panorama assist  
*
Setting the Scene Mode  
1
Display the shooting-mode  
selection menu by pressing the A  
button in shooting mode, and use  
the rotary multi selector to choose  
a scene icon.  
Scene auto selector  
The icon for the scene mode that was  
chosen previously will be displayed. The  
default setting is x (Scene auto selector).  
2
3
Press K, choose a scene and press the k  
button.  
Beach/snow  
Frame the subject and take the  
picture.  
1/250 F3.5  
C Image Mode  
Image mode (A100) settings can be changed in the scene mode by pressing the dbutton.  
Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes (except for sport continuous  
mode, high sensitivity mode or movie mode).  
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Shooting in Scene Mode  
Features  
x Scene auto selector  
By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode.  
See “Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)” (A42) for  
more information.  
1
2
3
2
X
U
n
Off  
p
Off  
o
0.0  
1 The camera automatically chooses the optimum flash mode setting for the scene mode it has  
selected. W (Off ) can be selected.  
2 Other settings can be selected.  
3 Changes to On when the camera selects close-up scene mode.  
b Portrait  
Use this mode for taking portraits in which the main subject  
stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-  
looking skin tones.  
The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward the  
camera (see “Shooting with Face Priority” (A112) for more  
information).  
If the camera detects a smiling face of the subject, the smile  
indicator increases or decreases.  
If the camera recognizes multiple faces, the camera locks the  
focus on the face nearest to the center of the frame.  
If no face is recognized, the camera will focus on the subject  
in the center of the frame.  
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Digital zoom is not available.  
Smile indicator  
o 0.0*  
V*  
Other settings can be selected.  
c Landscape  
Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.  
X
n
Off*  
p
Off  
*
Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is  
pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A6)  
always lights green; however, focus may not be set for near  
subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.  
AF-assist illuminator does not light regardless of the AF assist  
(A133) setting.  
X
W
n
Off*  
p
Off  
o
0.0*  
*
Other settings can be selected.  
C Icons Used for Descriptions  
The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: X (flash mode) (A30); n(self-timer)  
(A32); p(macro mode) (A33); o(exposure compensation) (A34).  
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Shooting in Scene Mode  
e Night portrait  
OQ  
Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main  
subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night.  
The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward the  
camera (see “Shooting with Face Priority” (A112) for more  
information).  
If the camera detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on  
the face closest to the camera.  
If no face is recognized, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the frame.  
Motion detection (A132) is disabled.  
Digital zoom is not available.  
1
2
2
X
V
n
Off  
p
Off  
o
0.0  
1 Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.  
2 Other settings can be selected.  
f Party/indoor  
Suitable for taking pictures in parties. Captures the effects of  
candlelight and other indoor background lighting.  
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.  
Hold the camera steadily as pictures are easily affected by  
camera shake. When shooting under low lighting, use of a  
tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A131)  
to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during  
shooting.  
1
2
2
X
V
n
Off  
p
Off  
o
0.0  
1 Slow sync with red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.  
2 Other settings can be selected.  
g Beach/snow  
Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields,  
beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.  
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.  
X
U*  
n
Off*  
p
Off  
o
0.0*  
*
Other settings can be selected.  
O: For scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn Vibration reduction (A131)  
to Off when using a tripod.  
Q: Pictures shot in scene modes utilizing Qmay be processed automatically to reduce noise and  
therefore take a longer time to record.  
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h Sunset  
O
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.  
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.  
X
W*  
Other settings can be selected.  
i Dusk/dawn  
n
Off*  
p
Off  
o
0.0*  
*
OQ  
Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise  
or after sunset.  
Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is  
pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A6)  
always lights green; however, focus may not be set for near  
subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.  
Motion detection (A132) is disabled.  
AF-assist illuminator does not light regardless of the AF assist (A133) setting.  
X
W*  
Other settings can be selected.  
j Night landscape  
n
Off*  
p
Off  
o
0.0*  
*
OQ  
Use this mode to capture night landscapes. Slow shutter speeds  
are used to produce stunning night landscapes.  
Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is  
pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A6)  
always lights green; however, focus may not be set for near  
subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.  
Motion detection (A132) is disabled.  
AF-assist illuminator does not light regardless of the AF assist (A133) setting.  
X
W
n
Off* Off 0.0*  
p
o
*
Other settings can be selected.  
O: For scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn Vibration reduction (A131)  
to Off when using a tripod.  
Q: Pictures shot in scene modes utilizing Qmay be processed automatically to reduce noise and  
therefore take a longer time to record.  
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Shooting in Scene Mode  
k Close-up  
Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close  
range.  
Macro mode (A33) will be turned on and the camera  
automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance  
at which the camera can focus. The closest distance at which  
the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom  
position. The camera can focus at a distance of 2 cm (0.8 in.) at the zoom position at which  
F and the zoom indicator glow green (the zoom indicator is at G).  
AF area mode is set to Manual. Press the kbutton to choose the focus area in which  
focus is acquired. (A110).  
The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release  
button halfway.  
As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the Vibration reduction (A131)  
setting and hold the camera steadily.  
X
U*  
n
Off*  
p
On  
o
0.0*  
*
Other settings can be selected. Note that when shooting with the flash, the flash may be unable to  
light the entire subject at distances of less than 60 cm (2 ft.)  
u Food  
Use this mode to take pictures of food. See “Taking Pictures in  
Food Mode” (A44) for more information.  
AF area mode is set to Manual. Press the kbutton to  
choose the focus area in which focus is acquired (A110).  
m
W
n
Off*  
p
On  
o
0.0*  
*
Other settings can be selected.  
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l Museum  
Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for  
example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in  
which you do not want to use the flash.  
Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.  
BSS (Best Shot Selector) (A105) is used when shooting.  
As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the  
Vibration reduction (A131) setting and hold the camera steadily.  
Motion detection (A132) is disabled.  
AF-assist illuminator does not light regardless of the AF assist (A133) setting.  
X
W
n
Off*  
p
Off*  
o
0.0*  
*
Other settings can be selected.  
m Fireworks show  
O
Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of  
light from a firework.  
Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is  
pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A6)  
always lights green; however, focus may not be set for near  
subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.  
Motion detection (A132) is disabled.  
AF-assist illuminator does not light regardless of the AF assist (A133) setting.  
X
W
n
Off Off o  
p
0.0  
n Copy  
Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or  
in print.  
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.  
Use macro mode (A33) to focus at short ranges.  
Colored text and drawings may not show up well.  
X
W*  
n
Off*  
p
Off*  
o
0.0*  
*
Other settings can be selected.  
O: For scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn Vibration reduction (A131)  
to Off when using a tripod.  
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Shooting in Scene Mode  
o Backlight  
Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing  
features or details in shadow. The flash fires automatically to “fill  
in” (illuminate) shadows.  
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.  
Motion detection (A132) is disabled.  
X
X
n
Off*  
p
Off  
o
0.0*  
*
Other settings can be selected.  
p Panorama assist  
Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using  
the supplied Panorama Maker software. See “Taking Pictures for a Panorama” (A46) for  
more information.  
m
W*  
n
Off*  
p
Off*  
o
0.0*  
*
Other settings can be selected.  
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Shooting in Scene Mode  
Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera  
(Scene Auto Selector)  
By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene  
mode for simpler shooting. When the camera is aimed at a subject in x scene auto  
selector mode, the camera automatically selects one of the following scene modes.  
Auto mode (A22)  
Landscape (A36)  
Night landscape (A38)  
Backlight (A41)  
Portrait (A36)  
Night portrait (A37)  
Close-up (A39)  
1
Display the shooting-mode  
selection menu by pressing the A  
button in shooting mode, and use  
the rotary multi selector to choose  
x Scene auto selector (A35).  
Scene auto selector  
Scene auto selector will be enabled.  
2
Frame the subject and take the picture.  
When the camera automatically selects a scene mode,  
the shooting mode icon changes to that for the scene  
mode currently enabled.  
d: Auto mode  
e: Portrait  
g: Night landscape  
i: Close-up  
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f: Landscape  
h: Night portrait  
j: Backlight  
Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure.  
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture.  
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B Note on Scene Auto Selector Mode  
Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. Should  
this occur, switch to auto mode (A22) or choose the desired scene mode manually (A35).  
C Flash Mode in Scene Auto Selector Mode  
U (auto) (default setting) and W (off ) flash mode settings (A30) can be applied.  
When U (auto) is applied, the camera automatically chooses the optimum flash mode setting  
for the scene mode it has selected.  
When W (off ) is applied, the flash does not fire, regardless of shooting conditions.  
C Functions Restricted in Scene Auto Selector Mode  
Digital zoom is not available.  
The macro mode button on the rotary multi selector cannot be used (A10, 33).  
Even if e (portrait) is selected, the smile indicator (A36) is not displayed.  
The AF area mode setting (A110) is set to Auto in i (close-up) mode.  
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Shooting in Scene Mode  
Taking Pictures in Food Mode  
Use this mode to take pictures of food.  
1
Display the shooting-mode  
selection menu by pressing the A  
button in shooting mode, and use  
the rotary multi selector to choose  
u Food (A35).  
Food  
Macro mode (A33) will be turned on  
and the camera automatically zooms to  
the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus.  
2
3
Press the rotary multi selector Hor Ito  
choose white balance.  
Press Hto increase the amount of red, or Ito increase  
the amount of blue.  
15  
15  
Frame the picture.  
The closest distance at which the camera can focus  
varies depending on the zoom position. The camera  
can focus at a distance of 2 cm (0.8 in.) at the zoom  
position at which F and the zoom indicator glow  
green (the zoom indicator is at G).  
As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check  
the Vibration reduction (A131) setting and hold the  
camera steadily.  
AF area mode is set to Manual (A110).  
Press the kbutton to move the focus area. Press the  
rotary multi selector H, I, Jor Kto move the focus  
area to the desired position. Press the kbutton again  
to lock the selected focus area.  
Self-timer (A32) and exposure compensation (A34)  
settings can be adjusted while the focus area is locked.  
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4
Press the shutter-release button to  
take the picture.  
Focus is locked when the shutter-release  
button is pressed halfway, and a picture is  
taken when the shutter-release button is  
pressed the rest of the way down.  
1/250 F3.5  
When the camera is unable to focus, the focus  
area blinks red. Change the composition and  
press the shutter-release button halfway  
again.  
B Note on Food Mode  
Flash mode is disabled. Macro mode setting (A33) is changed to ON.  
C White Balance Setting in Food Mode  
Increasing the amount of red or blue will decrease illumination effects.  
Changing white balance in food mode will not affect White balance in the shooting menu  
(A102).  
The white balance setting applied in food mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the  
camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time food mode is selected.  
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Shooting in Scene Mode  
Taking Pictures for a Panorama  
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best  
results.  
Set Vibration reduction (A131) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the  
camera during shooting.  
1
Display the shooting-mode  
selection menu by pressing the A  
button in shooting mode, and use  
the rotary multi selector to choose  
p Panorama assist (A35).  
Panorama assist  
The I icon is displayed to show the  
direction in which pictures will be joined.  
2
Use the rotary multi selector to choose the  
direction and press the kbutton.  
Decide how pictures will be joined together in the  
completed panorama; right (I), left (J), up (K) or  
down (L).  
The yellow panorama direction icon (II) will move to  
the direction pressed and press the kbutton to  
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choose the direction. A white panorama direction icon (I) will be displayed in the  
chosen direction.  
Apply flash mode (A30), self-timer (A32), macro mode (A33) and exposure  
compensation (A34) settings with this step, if necessary.  
Press the kbutton again to reselect the direction.  
3
Shoot the first picture.  
The picture taken will be displayed in 1/3 of  
the monitor.  
1/250 F3.5  
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4
5
Shoot the second picture.  
Compose the next picture so that it overlaps  
the first picture.  
Repeat until you have taken the necessary  
number of pictures to complete the image.  
End  
14  
Press the kbutton when shooting is  
completed.  
The camera returns to step 2.  
End  
11  
B Panorama Assist  
Flash mode, self-timer, macro mode and exposure compensation settings cannot be adjusted after  
the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or image mode setting (A100)  
be adjusted until the series is finalized.  
The panorama series is terminated if the camera enters standby mode with the auto off function  
(A134) during shooting. Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is  
enabled to a longer time is recommended.  
D R (exposure lock) Indicator  
R is displayed to indicate that white balance, exposure, and  
focus have been locked at the values set with the first shot. All  
pictures taken in a panorama series have the same focus, exposure,  
and white-balance settings.  
End  
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D Panorama Maker  
Install Panorama Maker from the supplied Software Suite CD.  
Transfer pictures to a computer (A87) and use Panorama Maker (A90) to join them in a single  
panorama.  
D More Information  
See “File and Folder Names” (A143) for more information.  
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Shooting Continuously at High Speed (Sport Continuous)  
Shooting in Sport Continuous Mode  
Sport continuous mode allows rapid, continuous shooting while you press and  
hold the shutter-release button fully. With continuous shooting, instantaneous  
movements in moving subjects can be captured clearly.  
The shutter speed is set automatically within the range of 1/4,000 to 1/15 s.  
The ISO sensitivity is set automatically within the range of ISO 640 to 3200.  
The image mode will be change to M Normal (2048) or smaller.  
The focus, exposure, and white balance settings are fixed at the values for the first  
picture in each series.  
1
2
3
Display the shooting-mode  
selection menu by pressing the A  
button in shooting mode, and use  
the rotary multi selector to choose  
the third icon from the top.  
Smile  
Press K, choose d Sport continuous and  
press the kbutton.  
The shooting mode will be changed to sport  
continuous mode.  
Sport continuous  
Press the dbutton and choose a  
continuous shooting type.  
Sport continuous  
Sport continuous  
Image mode  
See “Sport Continuous menu” (A49) for more  
information.  
Once configuration is done press the dbutton to  
return to the shooting screen. Pressing the shutter-  
release button will also return you to the shooting  
screen.  
Exit  
4
Frame the subject and shoot.  
Focus on the center of the frame. Press the shutter-  
release button halfway down to lock focus and  
exposure.  
While the shutter-release button is held down, up to 20  
pictures can be taken.  
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Shooting in Sport Continuous Mode  
Sport Continuous Menu  
In the sport continuous menu, you can select the continuous shooting type and  
the image mode setting.  
Press the dbutton in sport continuous mode to display the sport continuous  
menu, and use the rotary multi selector to change the settings.  
Sport continuous  
Choose the sport continuous type.  
k Continuous H (default setting) : Approx. 11 frames per second  
l Continuous M : Approx. 5.5 frames per second  
m Continuous L : Approx. 3.7 frames per second  
Image mode  
Change the Image mode (A100) setting.  
The image mode setting for sport continuous mode can be chosen from  
M Normal (2048) (default setting), N PC screen (1024), O TV screen (640) or  
m 16:9 (1920).  
The image mode setting in the sport continuous menu is stored separately and is  
not applied to other shooting modes.  
B Notes on Sport Continuous Mode  
The speed of continuous shooting may be slower depending on shutter speed settings and the  
data transfer speed of the memory card.  
As the ISO sensitivity is automatically set to a high setting, the captured pictures may appear rough  
as a result.  
As the ISO sensitivity is fixed at 640 and over, proper exposure may not be obtained in clear weather  
(pictures may be overexposed).  
If bright objects such as the sun or electric lights are captured, vertical streaks of light may appear  
in the recorded images. Taking pictures without capturing any bright objects, such as the sun or  
electric lights, is recommended.  
Exposure and white balance values may be unstable when shooting pictures under flickering  
luminous lighting/light bulbs.  
The flash mode (A30), setting is changed to W (off).  
Exposure compensation (A34) settings can be changed.  
Self-timer and macro mode is disabled.  
Full-time AF (A113) is used for Sport Continuous mode.  
D More Information  
See “Autofocus” (A27) for more information.  
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High Sensitivity Shooting Mode  
Shooting in High Sensitivity Mode  
In high sensitivity mode, ISO sensitivity is increased when shooting with the camera  
zoomed in or under low lighting, to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or  
subject movement. This allows you to capture the atmosphere of the scene  
without using the flash, or enable the flash to reach distances further than other  
shooting modes (A30).  
The shutter speed is set automatically within the range of 1/1500 to 1/4 s.  
The ISO sensitivity is set automatically within the range of ISO 640 to 3200.  
The image mode will be change to M Normal (2048) or smaller.  
1
2
3
Display the shooting-mode  
selection menu by pressing the A  
button in shooting mode, and use  
the rotary multi selector to choose  
the third icon from the top.  
Sport continuous  
Press K, choose B High sensitivity and press  
the kbutton.  
The shooting mode will be changed to high sensitivity  
mode.  
High sensitivity  
Frame the subject and shoot.  
When the camera recognizes human faces looking  
towards the camera, focus will be locked on the face  
surrounded with a double border.  
When taking pictures of non-human subjects or if the  
camera does not recognize any faces, the camera  
automatically selects the focus area (one of nine)  
containing the subject closest to the camera.  
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information.  
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Shooting in High Sensitivity Mode  
B Notes on High Sensitivity Mode  
This mode reduces effects of camera shake even for shooting under low lighting; however, when  
shooting without the flash, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn Vibration reduction (A131)  
Off when using a tripod.  
Pictures taken in this mode may appear grainy as ISO sensitivity has been set to a high value.  
As the ISO sensitivity is fixed at 640 and over, proper exposure may not be obtained in clear weather  
(pictures may be overexposed).  
Focus may not be precisely fixed in extremely dark places.  
C Functions Available in High Sensitivity Mode  
Settings can be changed for Flash mode (A30), Self-timer (A32), Macro mode (A33) and  
Exposure Compensation (A34).  
Pressing the dbutton in high sensitivity shooting mode allows you to change the settings for  
all options in the shooting menu (except ISO sensitivity (A99)).  
-
-
The Image mode (A100) setting for High sensitivity mode can be chosen from M Normal  
(2048) (default setting), N PC screen (1024), O TV screen (640) or m 16:9 (1920).  
The image mode setting in the high sensitivity mode is stored separately and is not applied to  
other shooting modes.  
D More Information  
See “Autofocus” (A27) for more information.  
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Automatic Shooting of Smiling Faces  
Shooting in Smile Mode  
The camera detects a smiling face using face priority and releases the shutter  
automatically.  
1
2
3
Display the shooting-mode  
selection menu by pressing the A  
button in shooting mode, use the  
rotary multi selector to choose the  
third icon from the top, and then  
press the kbutton.  
Sport continuous  
Press K, choose a Smile and press the k  
button.  
The shooting mode will be changed to smile mode.  
Smile  
Frame the picture.  
Point the camera at the subject.  
Whenthe camera detects a facelooking toward thecamera,  
the focus area containing the face will be displayed with a  
yellow double border, and when focus is locked the double  
border will turn green for a moment.  
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Up to three faces can be detected. When more than one  
face is detected, the face closest to the center of the frame is framed by a double  
border and the others by single borders.  
4
5
The shutter is automatically released.  
If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, the shutter  
is automatically released.  
When the camera detects a face, the self-timer lamp (A4) blinks. Immediately after  
the shutter is released with detection of a smiling face, the self-timer lamp flickers.  
When the shutter is released, automatic shooting, with which the camera detects a  
smiling face and releases the shutter automatically, will be performed repeatedly.  
At the default setting, blink proof is enabled (A53).  
Exit smile mode by pressing the A button.  
Switch to another shooting mode.  
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Shooting in Smile Mode  
Notes on Blink Proof  
The blink proof function can be used in smile mode.  
The camera takes two pictures and chooses an image in  
which the subjects’ eyes are open.  
One or more subjects may have  
closed their eyes.  
The message on the right will be displayed for a few  
seconds when the camera detects someone blinking  
in the picture taken.  
To turn blink proof on or off, press the dbutton in  
smile mode to display the smile mode menu and choose Blink proof to change  
the setting.  
The setting for blink proof can be previewed in the monitor (A6).  
C Face Priority and Smiling Face Detection Features  
When the camera is pointed at a face looking toward the camera in smile mode, the face is  
automatically recognized and that smiling face will be detected.  
Under some shooting conditions, face priority will not take effect and smiling faces cannot be  
detected.  
See “Shooting with Face Priority” (A112) for more information about face priority.  
C Operation of the Shutter-Release Button  
Pictures can also be taken by pressing the shutter-release button.  
When a face is detected, the focus is locked to the detected face and the shutter is released.  
If no face is detected, the camera focuses on the subject in center of frame.  
C Functions Available in Smile Mode  
Flash mode is disabled when Blink proof is set to On. Flash mode (A30) will be changed to U  
(auto) when Blink proof is set to Off (other settings can be selected).  
Exposure compensation (A34) settings can be changed.  
Digital zoom is not available.  
Press the dbutton to display the menu for smile mode and change the settings for Image  
mode (A100). Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes (except  
those available from sport continuous mode, high sensitivity mode and movie mode).  
C Auto Off while in Smile Mode (Standby Mode)  
The auto off function (A134) will be activated and the camera will turn off if no operations are  
performed in any of the following situations in smile mode.  
The camera is unable to detect any face.  
The camera has detected one or more faces, but is unable to detect a smiling face.  
D More Information  
See “Autofocus” (A27) for more information.  
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More on Playback  
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback  
Rotate the zoom control to f(h) in full-frame  
playback mode (A28) to display pictures as thumbnail  
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images in thumbnail playback mode.  
The following operations can be performed in  
thumbnail playback.  
To  
Use  
Description  
A
Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I,  
Jor Kto choose picture.  
Choose pictures  
Rotate the zoom control towards the f(h)  
direction to increase the number of  
thumbnails from 9 16 25 Calendar  
display.  
In Calendar display, move and choose the  
image according to the date (A55).  
Rotate towards the g(i) direction to return to  
thumbnail display.  
Increase the number of  
thumbnails displayed/  
Calendar display  
f(h)  
-
Rotate the zoom control towards the g(i)  
direction to decrease the number of  
thumbnails from 25 16 9.  
Rotate towards g(i) again during 9  
thumbnails display to return to full frame  
playback.  
Decrease number of  
picture thumbnails  
displayed  
g(i)  
Return to full-frame  
playback  
Press the kbutton.  
k
A
Press the A button or the shutter-release  
button to return to the last shooting mode  
selected.  
Switch to shooting  
mode  
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Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback  
Print-set icon  
C Icons on the Thumbnails  
Protect icon  
When print set (A97) and protected pictures  
(A118) are selected in thumbnail playback  
mode, the icons shown at the right are  
displayed with them.  
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Movies are displayed as film frames.  
Film frames  
C Thumbnail Display in Auto Sort and Favorite  
Pictures Playback  
1/  
3
When thumbnails are displayed in the auto sort mode (A67),  
the icon representing the type of the pictures being played back  
will appear at the top right corner of the screen.  
When thumbnails are displayed in the favorite pictures playback  
mode (A73), the icon for the current favorite folder been play  
backed will appear at the top right corner of the screen.  
Calendar Display  
Rotate the zoom control towards f (h) during  
playback mode when 25 thumbnails are displayed  
(A54) to change to Calendar display.  
Move the cursor and choose the image according to the  
date. Dates will be underlined in yellow if there are  
pictures taken on that date.  
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The following operations can be performed while the Calendar is displayed.  
To  
Use  
Description  
A
Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I,  
J or K to select a date.  
Select date  
Return to full-frame  
playback  
Changes to the full-frame playback for the first  
photo taken for the chosen date.  
-
k
Return to thumbnail  
display  
Rotate the zoom control to g (i).  
g (i)  
B Notes on Calendar Display  
Images taken without the date set will be treated as images taken on “01.01.09.  
d and l buttons are disabled while the Calendar is displayed.  
D Note on List by Date Mode  
Use list by date mode (A64) to playback images of the same date.  
Playback menu (A66) operations can also be performed for the images of the chosen date.  
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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom  
Rotating the zoom control to g(i) during full-frame  
playback mode (A28) zooms in on the current picture,  
enlarging and displaying the center of the picture on  
the monitor.  
The guide at lower right shows which portion of the  
picture is enlarged.  
The following operations can be performed while pictures are zoomed in.  
To  
Use  
Description  
A
Zoom increases each time the zoom control is  
rotated to g(i), up to about 10×.  
Zoom in  
-
g(i)  
Rotate the zoom control to f(h). When the  
magnification ratio reaches 1×, the display  
returns to full-frame playback mode.  
Zoom out  
-
f(h)  
Press the rotary multi selector H, I, Jor Kto  
move the display area to other areas of the  
picture.  
Move the display  
area  
Return to full-frame  
playback  
Press the kbutton.  
k
Press to crop the current picture to contain only  
the portion visible in the monitor.  
Crop picture  
d
A
Switch to shooting  
mode  
Press the A button or the shutter-release button  
to return to the last shooting mode selected.  
Pictures Taken Using the Face-Priority Function  
When zooming in (playback zoom) on a picture taken  
using the face-priority function (A112), the picture will  
be enlarged with the face detected with shooting at the  
center of the monitor.  
If more than one face was detected, the picture will  
be enlarged with the face on which focus was  
acquired at the center of the monitor. Press the rotary  
multi selector H, I, J, or Kto display other faces that were detected.  
When rotate zoom control toward the g(i) or f(h) to adjust the zoom ratio,  
the center of the picture (normal playback zoom display), rather than the face, is  
displayed at the center of the monitor.  
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Editing Pictures  
Use this camera to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A143).  
Editing function  
Description  
Easily create a copy with enhanced contrast and richer  
colors.  
Quick retouch (A58)  
Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced  
brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the  
picture.  
D-Lighting (A59)  
Crop picture. Enlarge the image or refine the composition  
and create a copy containing only the portion visible in the  
monitor.  
Crop (A60)  
Create a small copy of pictures suitable for use on web  
pages or as e-mail attachments.  
Small picture (A61)  
C Notes on Picture Editing  
Pictures taken at an Image mode (A100) setting of 16:9 cannot be edited.  
This camera’s editing functions cannot be used for pictures taken with another make or model of  
camera.  
If a copy created using this camera is viewed on another make or model of camera, the picture may  
not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer.  
Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or  
on the memory card.  
C Restrictions on Picture Editing  
2nd editing  
D-Lighting  
1st editing  
Quick retouch  
D-Lighting  
Crop  
Quick retouch  
Crop  
w
w
Small picture  
w
w
Small picture  
Pictures cannot be edited twice with the same editing function.  
Quick retouch or D-Lighting should be done first while the restricted use of combination exists.  
D Original Pictures and Edited Copies  
Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original pictures are deleted. The  
original pictures are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted.  
Edited copies are stored with the same recording date and time as the original.  
Even if the pictures that are marked for Print set (A97) or Protect (A118) are used for editing,  
these settings will not be reflected on the edited copies.  
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Editing Pictures  
Using Quick Retouch  
Easily create retouched images in which contrast and saturation have been  
enhanced. Retouched copies are stored as separate files.  
1
2
Choose the desired picture from full-frame  
(A28) or thumbnail (A54) playback mode  
and press the dbutton.  
The playback menu is displayed.  
Use the rotary multi selector to choose  
k Quick retouch and press the kbutton.  
Playback menu  
Quick retouch  
D-Lighting  
Print set  
Slide show  
Delete  
The original version will be shown on the left and the  
edited version will be shown on the right.  
Exit  
3
Choose the extent of the setting using Hor I  
of the rotary multi selector, and press the k  
button.  
Quick retouch  
A new edited copy is created.  
To cancel Quick retouch, press the dbutton.  
Normal  
Back  
Amount  
Quick retouched copies can be recognized by the s  
icon displayed during playback.  
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D More Information  
See “File and Folder Names” (A143) for more information.  
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Editing Pictures  
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting  
D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast,  
brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files.  
1
2
Choose the desired picture from full-frame  
(A28) or thumbnail (A54) playback mode  
and press the dbutton.  
The playback menu is displayed.  
Use the rotary multi selector to choose I D-  
Lighting and press the kbutton.  
Playback menu  
Quick retouch  
D-Lighting  
Print set  
Slide show  
Delete  
The original version will be shown on the left and the  
edited version will be shown on the right.  
Exit  
3
Choose OK and press the kbutton.  
D-Lighting  
A new copy with enhanced brightness and contrast is  
created.  
To cancel D-Lighting, choose Cancel and press the k  
button.  
OK  
Cancel  
D-Lighting copies can be recognized by the c icon  
displayed during playback.  
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4
D More Information  
See “File and Folder Names” (A143) for more information.  
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Editing Pictures  
Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop  
Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when  
u
is displayed  
with playback zoom (  
A56) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files.  
1
Enlarge the desired picture during full-frame  
display (A28) by rotating the zoom control to  
the g(i) direction.  
To crop a picture displayed in “tall” (portrait) orientation, zoom  
in on the picture until the black bars displayed on the both  
sides of the monitor disappear. The cropped picture will be  
displayed in landscape orientation. To crop the picture in its  
current ”tall” (portrait) orientation, first, use the Rotate image  
option (A119) to rotate the picture so that it is displayed in landscape orientation. Next,  
enlarge the picture for cropping, crop the picture, and then rotate the cropped picture back  
to ”tall” (portrait) orientation.  
2
Refine copy composition.  
Rotate the zoom control to g(i) or f(h) to adjust  
the zoom ratio.  
Press the rotary multi selector H, I, Jor Kto scroll  
the picture until only the portion you want to copy is  
visible in the monitor.  
3
4
Press the dbutton.  
Use the rotary multi selector to choose Yes  
and press the kbutton.  
Save this image as  
displayed?  
A new picture, containing only the portion visible in the  
monitor, is created.  
To cancel creating a cropped copy, choose No and  
press the kbutton.  
No  
Yes  
C Image Size  
As the area to be saved is reduced, the image size (pixels) of the cropped copy is also reduced.  
When the size of the cropped copy is 320 × 240 or 160 × 120, the small picture icon B or C is  
displayed on the left of the screen in full-frame playback mode.  
D More Information  
See “File and Folder Names” (A143) for more information.  
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Editing Pictures  
Resizing Pictures: Small Picture  
Create a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with  
a compression ratio of 1:16. The following sizes are available.  
Option  
l 640×480  
m 320×240  
n 160×120  
Description  
Suitable for television playback.  
Suitable for displaying on web pages.  
Suitable for e-mail attachments.  
1
Choose the desired picture from full-frame  
(A28) or thumbnail (A54) playback mode  
and press the dbutton.  
The playback menu is displayed.  
2
Use the rotary multi selector to choose  
g Small picture and press the kbutton.  
Playback menu  
Protect  
Rotate image  
Small picture  
Voice memo  
Copy  
Exit  
3
4
Choose the desired copy size and press the k  
button.  
Small picture  
640×480  
320×240  
160×120  
Exit  
Choose Yes and press the kbutton.  
Create small picture file?  
A new, smaller copy is created.  
To cancel creating a small copy, choose No and press  
the kbutton.  
No  
Yes  
D More Information  
See “File and Folder Names” (A143) for more information.  
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Voice Memos: Recording and Playback  
Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures.  
Recording Voice Memos  
1
2
Choose the desired picture from full-frame  
playback (A28) and press the dbutton.  
The playback menu is displayed.  
Use the rotary multi selector to choose  
E Voice memo and press the kbutton.  
Playback menu  
Protect  
Rotate image  
The screen for recording a voice memo will be  
displayed.  
Small picture  
Voice memo  
Copy  
Exit  
3
Press and hold the kbutton to record a voice  
memo.  
Recording ends after 20 seconds or when the kbutton  
is released.  
Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.  
During recording, o and p blink in the monitor.  
When recording ends, the voice memo playback screen  
is displayed. Follow the instructions in step 3 of “Playing  
Voice Memos” (A63) to play the voice memo.  
Back  
0s  
Press the dbutton before or after recording a voice  
memo to return to full-frame playback.  
17s  
D More Information  
See “File and Folder Names” (A143) for more information.  
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Voice Memos: Recording and Playback  
Playing Voice Memos  
Pictures for which voice memos have been recorded are indicated with p in  
full-frame playback mode.  
1
Choose the desired picture from  
full-frame (A28) and press the  
dbutton.  
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The playback menu is displayed.  
4
4
2
Use the rotary multi selector to choose  
E Voice memo and press the kbutton.  
Playback menu  
Protect  
Rotate image  
Small picture  
Voice memo  
Copy  
The screen for playing a voice memo will be displayed.  
Exit  
3
Press the kbutton to play voice memos.  
Playback ends when the voice memo ends or the k  
button is pressed again.  
Rotate the zoom control gor fduring playback to  
adjust the volume.  
Back  
Press the dbutton before or after playing a voice  
6s  
memo to return to full-frame playback.  
Deleting Voice Memos  
Choose a picture with a voice memo and press the l  
button. Use the rotary multi selector to choose w and  
press the kbutton. Only the voice memo will be  
deleted.  
Erase 1 image?  
No  
Yes  
B Notes on Voice Memos  
When a picture with a voice memo attached is deleted, both the picture and its voice memo are  
deleted.  
Voice memos cannot be recorded for a picture that already has a voice memo attached on it. The  
current voice memo must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded.  
Voice memos cannot be attached to images shot using other cameras.  
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Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode)  
In the C list by date mode, you can playback only the images taken on the same  
date.  
In full-frame playback mode, just as with playback mode, picture display can be  
enlarged, pictures can be edited, voice memos can be recorded or played back,  
movies can be played back, and sorting of images into a favorite folder can be done.  
When the dbutton is pressed, the list by date menu is displayed, and all pictures  
taken on a specified date can be selected for deletion, printing, and protection.  
Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode  
1
Display the playback-mode  
selection menu by pressing the c  
button in playback mode, use the  
rotary multi selector to select C  
and then press the kbutton.  
List by date  
Dates for which pictures exist will be  
listed.  
2
Choose the desired date and press the k  
button.  
List by date  
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3
2
Camera lists up to 29 dates. If pictures exist for more  
than 29 dates, all pictures recorded earlier than most  
recent 29 dates will be listed together as Others.  
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The first picture for that date will be displayed in full-  
frame playback.  
Press the kbutton to sort the displayed image into a  
favorite folder (A72).  
Rotate the zoom control to f(h) in full-frame  
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playback mode to return to the List by date screen.  
1
3
B Notes on List by Date Mode  
Only the most recent 9,000 pictures can be displayed in list by date mode. If more pictures exist, “*”  
is displayed next to the number.  
Images taken without the date set will be treated as images taken on “01.01.09.  
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Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode)  
Using List by Date Mode  
The following operations are possible from the list by date screen.  
To  
Use  
Description  
A
Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press Hor I  
to select a date.  
Select date  
Press the kbutton to display the first picture  
taken on the selected date.  
Rotate the zoom control to f(h) in full-frame  
playback to return to the date selection screen.  
Switch to full-frame  
playback  
k
Press the lbutton after selecting a date, and a  
confirmation dialog will be displayed. Choose Yes  
and press the kbutton to delete all pictures  
taken on the selected date.  
Delete pictures  
l
View list by date  
menu  
Press the dbutton to display the list by date  
menu.  
d
Change playback  
mode  
Press the cbutton to display the playback-  
mode selection menu.  
c
A
Switch to shooting  
mode  
Press the A button or the shutter-release button  
to return to the last shooting mode selected.  
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Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode)  
List by Date Menu  
Press the dbutton in list by date mode to display the following menus for only  
the pictures taken on the specified date.  
Quick retouch*  
D-Lighting*  
Print set  
Slide show  
Delete  
Protect  
Rotate image*  
Small picture*  
Voice memo*  
* During full-frame playback only  
When the dbutton is pressed in the list by date screen (A64), options can be  
applied to all pictures taken on the same date, or all pictures taken on the same  
date can be deleted.  
To apply options to individual pictures, or to select individual pictures for deletion,  
display a picture full-frame and press the dbutton.  
B Note on Print set  
When print marking already exists for pictures taken on dates other than that specified, a  
confirmation dialog Save print marking for other dates? will be displayed. Choose Yes to add the  
new print marking to the existing marking. Choose No to remove the existing print marking and leave  
only the new marking.  
If the amount of pictures exceed 99 due to the new print markings added, the Too many images  
selected. Remove print marking for other dates? confirmation dialog will be displayed. Choose  
Ye s to remove the existing print marking and leave only the new marking.  
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Image Searching (Auto Sort Mode)  
Pictures and movies will automatically be sorted in any of the following folder  
names after shooting them.  
If the F auto sort mode is selected, you can display the pictures and movies by  
selecting the folder name sorted in shooting.  
a Smile  
D Portraits  
u Food  
U Landscape  
D Movie  
V Dusk to dawn  
X Retouched copies  
D Close-ups  
W Other scenes  
In full-frame playback mode, just as with the normal playback mode, picture  
displays can be enlarged, the thumbnail playback can be done, pictures can be  
edited, and voice memos can be recorded, played back, and sorting of images into  
a favorite folder can be done. Also, all images sorted in the same folder can be  
deleted at the same time and print set and protect can be set at the same time.  
Displaying Pictures in the Auto Sort Mode  
1
Display the playback-mode  
selection menu by pressing the c  
button in playback mode, use the  
rotary multi selector to select F,  
and then press the kbutton.  
Auto sort  
The auto sort folder list screen appears.  
(A68) for more information about the sort folders.  
The pictures in the folder are displayed.  
2
Choose a folder and press the kbutton.  
Portraits  
Pictures in the selected folder will be displayed in full-  
frame playback.  
The icon of the folder being played back currently will  
be displayed in the top right of the screen.  
Press the kbutton to sort the displayed image into a  
favorite folder (A72).  
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Types of Folders and their Content  
Categories  
Description  
a Smile  
Pictures taken in the smile mode (A52) are displayed.  
Pictures taken with face priority (A112) of the A (auto) mode  
(A22) or with Portrait*, Night portrait*, Party/indoor or  
Backlight* of scene mode (A35) are displayed.  
D Portraits  
U Landscape  
Pictures taken using the scene mode Landscape* are displayed.  
Pictures taken using the scene modes Night landscape*, Sunset,  
Dusk/dawn and Fireworks show are displayed.  
V Dusk to dawn  
Pictures taken using the scene mode Close-up* or with the macro  
(A33) of the A (auto) mode are displayed.  
D Close-ups  
u Food  
Pictures taken using the scene mode Food (A44) are displayed.  
D Movie  
Movies recorded using the movie mode (A77) are displayed.  
Pictures created using Quick retouch (A58), D-Lighting (A59),  
Crop (A60) or Small picture (A61) are displayed.  
X Retouched copies  
W Other scenes  
All pictures that are not included in the other folders are displayed.  
*
The pictures taken using the Scene auto selector (A36) are included.  
B Notes when using the Auto Sort Mode  
Up to 999 images can be added per folder in the auto sort mode. A newly shot picture/movie  
whose folder already contains 999 images cannot be registered nor displayed in the auto sort  
mode. Display the picture/movie using the normal playback mode (A28) or the list by date mode  
(A64).  
Pictures or movies copied from the internal memory or the memory card (A77) cannot be  
displayed in the auto sort mode.  
Pictures or movies recorded by a camera other than this camera cannot be displayed in the auto  
sort mode.  
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Image Searching (Auto Sort Mode)  
Auto Sort Mode  
The following operations are possible from the auto sort folder list screen.  
To  
Use  
Description  
A
Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I,  
Jor Kto select the folder.  
Select the folder  
Switch to full-frame  
playback  
Press the kbutton to display the first picture  
in the selected folder.  
k
l
Press the lbutton after selecting pictures  
from the folder, and a confirmation dialog will  
be displayed. Choose Yes and press the k  
button to delete all pictures from the folder.  
Deleting pictures  
Change playback  
mode  
Press the cbutton to display the playback-  
mode selection menu.  
c
A
Press the A button or the shutter-release  
button to return to the last shooting mode  
selected.  
Switch to shooting  
mode  
Auto Sort Menu  
Display the menu below by pressing the dbutton in the full-frame playback of  
auto sort mode.  
Quick retouch A58  
Protect  
D-Lighting  
Print set  
Rotate image A119  
Small picture A61  
Slide show  
Delete  
Voice memo  
B Note on Print set  
When print marking already exists for pictures in categories other than the type specified, a  
confirmation dialog Save print marking for other images? will be displayed. Choose Yes to add  
the new print marking to the existing marking. Choose No to remove the existing print marking and  
leave only the new marking.  
If the amount of pictures exceed 99 due to the new print markings added, the Too many images  
selected. Remove print marking from other images? confirmation dialog will be displayed.  
Choose Ye s to remove the existing print marking and leave only the new marking.  
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Storing the Pictures in the Specified Favorite Folder  
Pictures can be added to the favorite folder sorted by each event such as travel or  
wedding. Once pictures are added to the favorite folder, only pictures in the  
selected folder can be played back. One picture can be added to multiple folders.  
Steps for classifying/playback  
Preparing a favorite folder (A71)  
Playing back the pictures  
(Play back the pictures you want to register in the playback mode (A28), the list by  
date mode (A64) or auto sort mode (A67))  
Classifying pictures for the Favorite folder (A72).  
Viewing the pictures in the Favorite folder (A73).  
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Storing the Pictures in the Specified Favorite Folder  
Preparing a Favorite Folder  
Changing the display icons for the favorite folders will make it easier to know what  
pictures are in each folder. The icons can be changed again after adding the  
pictures to the folders.  
1
Display the playback-mode selection  
menu by pressing the button in  
playback mode, use the rotary multi  
selector to select , and then press  
the button.  
c
Favorite pictures  
h
k
Favorite folders will be displayed.  
2
3
4
Choose the favorite folder and  
press the dbutton.  
Favorite pictures  
01  
04  
07  
02  
05  
08  
03  
06  
09  
Icon selection screen is displayed.  
Choose icon  
Choose an icon color, and press the kbutton.  
Choose icon  
Back  
Choose an icon and press the kbutton.  
Choose icon  
The icon will be changed and the screen will return to  
favorite pictures playback as in step 2.  
Back  
B Setting Icons in Favorite Folder  
Set the favorite folder icon for the internal memory or memory card. Changing to internal memory or  
a memory card that does not have the icon set will revert the icon back to the number icon (default  
setting). Remove the memory card from the camera when changing the favorite folder icon in the  
internal memory.  
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Storing the Pictures in the Specified Favorite Folder  
Classifying Pictures for the Favorite Folder  
Pictures can be added to favorite folders and sorted. Adding the pictures will enable  
for easier and faster searching.  
1
2
Playback the pictures in the playback mode (A28), the list by date  
mode (A64) or auto sort mode (A67).  
Select your favorite picture and press the k  
button.  
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Select full-frame playback mode and press the k  
button.  
The favorite pictures screen will be displayed.  
4
4
3
Use the rotary multi selector to choose the  
favorite folder and press the kbutton.  
Favorite ppictures  
The added picture will be in the favorite folder.  
Back  
Add  
B Notes about Selecting Favorite Pictures  
A favorite folder can contain up to 200 pictures.  
If the picture chosen is already in the favorite folder, the checkbox on the folder chosen will have  
the On mark (w).  
One picture can be added to multiple favorite folders.  
Pictures will not be copied or moved even if added to favorite folders (A76).  
Movies cannot be added to the favorite folders.  
D More Information  
See “Removing Favorites” (A73) for more information.  
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Viewing the Pictures in the Favorite Folder (Favorites Playback Mode)  
In favorite pictures playback mode the favorite folder with the pictures can be chosen  
and displayed. In full-frame playback mode, just as with the normal playback mode,  
picture displays can be enlarged, the thumbnail playback can be done, pictures can be  
edited, and voice memos can be recorded or played back.  
1
Display the playback-mode  
selection menu by pressing the c  
button in playback mode, use the  
rotary multi selector to select h,  
and then press the kbutton.  
Favorite pictures  
Favorite folders will be displayed. Favorite  
folders that have pictures added to it will  
have the pictures displayed.  
2
Choose a Favorite folder and press the k  
button.  
Favorite pictures  
02  
05  
08  
03  
06  
09  
04  
07  
Choose icon  
The pictures in the selected favorite folder will be  
displayed in full-frame playback mode.  
The icon of the favorite folder being played back  
currently will be displayed on the top right of the  
screen.  
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4
4
Removing Favorites  
Press the  
k
button during favorites full-frame playback  
(step 2 above) and the removing favorites screen will be  
displayed.  
Remove this picture from  
favorites?  
To remove the picture from favorites, choose Yes and press  
the  
k
kbutton. To cancel removal, choose No and press the  
button.  
No  
Yes  
B
Difference Between Removing and Deleting Favorites  
Favorite pictures playback will playback the original pictures that have been added to the favorite folder  
(
A76). Deleting a picture (A28, 63, 69, 118) while in favorite pictures playback will delete the original  
picture that has been added to the favorite folder. To remove a picture from favorites without deleting it,  
just remove the desired picture from favorite folder.  
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Storing the Pictures in the Specified Favorite Folder  
Using Favorite Pictures Playback Mode  
The following operations are possible from the favorite folder display screen.  
To  
Use  
Description  
A
Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press H, I, J  
or Kto select the favorite folder.  
Select favorite folder  
Switch to full-frame  
playback  
Press the kbutton to display the first picture in  
the favorite folder.  
k
l
Press the lbutton after selecting pictures from  
the favorite folder, and a confirmation dialog will  
be displayed. Choose Yes and press the k  
button to delete all pictures from the folder.  
Delete pictures  
Change the icon for  
favorite folder  
Change the icon for the favorite folder.  
d
c
Change playback  
mode  
Press the cbutton to display the playback-  
mode selection menu.  
A
Press the A button or the shutter-release button  
to return to the last shooting mode selected.  
Switch to shooting  
mode  
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Storing the Pictures in the Specified Favorite Folder  
Favorite Pictures Playback Menu  
Press din favorite pictures playback mode to display the following menus.  
Quick retouch  
D-Lighting  
Print set  
Slide show  
Delete  
Protect  
Rotate image  
Small picture  
Voice memo  
B Note on Print set  
When print marking already exists for pictures sorted to folders other than those specified, a  
confirmation dialog Save print marking for other images? will be displayed. Choose Yes to add  
the new print marking to the existing marking. Choose No to remove the existing print marking and  
leave only the new marking.  
If the amount of pictures exceed 99 due to the new print markings added, the Too many images  
selected. Remove print marking from other images? confirmation dialog will be displayed.  
Choose Yes to remove the existing print marking and leave only the new marking.  
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Storing the Pictures in the Specified Favorite Folder  
C Playback/Adding to Favorites  
Adding to favorites does not copy the original picture data and move it. The file name will be added  
to the favorite folder. Favorite pictures playback uses the file name from that favorite folder and  
playbacks the picture from there. Deleting a picture (A28, 63, 69, 118) while in playback will delete  
the original picture that has been added to favorites, so be careful while deleting pictures.  
Adding to favorites  
Favorite  
Internal memory or  
Folder 1  
memory card  
Adds a file name  
0001.JPG  
0002.JPG  
0001.JPG  
0002.JPG  
0003.JPG  
Favorite  
Folder 2  
0003.JPG  
0004.JPG  
Adds a file name  
0001.JPG  
0004.JPG  
Favorites Pictures Playback  
0001.JPG  
Favorite  
Folder 1  
0002.JPG  
0003.JPG  
Finding a file  
Internal  
memory or  
memory card  
0001.JPG  
0002.JPG  
0003.JPG  
Playback  
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Movies  
Recording Movies  
To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting  
mode and follow the steps below.  
1
Display the shooting-mode  
selection menu by pressing the A  
button in shooting mode, use the  
rotary multi selector to select D,  
and then press the kbutton.  
Movie  
Exposure count display shows the  
maximum total length of movie that can  
be recorded.  
2
Press the shutter-release button all  
the way down to start recording.  
Camera focuses on the subject in center of  
the frame.  
A progress bar at the bottom of the  
monitor shows the amount of recording  
time remaining.  
12s  
To end recording, press the shutter-release button all the way down again.  
Recording stops automatically when the internal memory or memory card becomes  
full, or recording time reaches 25 minutes.  
B Shooting Movies  
Once movie recording begins optical zoom cannot be applied.  
Digital zoom cannot be applied before movie recording begins, but up to 2× digital zoom can be  
applied while movies are being recorded.  
The angle of view (field of view) when shooting movies is smaller than when shooting still picture.  
Macro mode (A33) is enabled. Flash mode (A30), self-timer (A32), and exposure  
compensation (A34) are disabled.  
Macro mode settings cannot be applied or changed while movies are being recorded. Apply or  
change settings as necessary before movie recording begins.  
B Note on Recording Movies  
When the movie has been fully recorded to the internal memory or memory card, the monitor display  
will revert to the normal shooting mode display. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory  
card slot cover while movies are being recorded. Turning the camera off or removing the  
memory card while movies are being recorded could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera  
or card.  
D Changing Movie Settings  
Movie options, Autofocus mode and Electronic VR settings can be changed in the movie menu  
(A78).  
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The Movie Menu  
Movie options, Autofocus mode and Electronic VR settings can be changed in  
the movie menu.  
Press the dbutton in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the rotary  
multi selector to modify and apply settings.  
D Selecting Movie Options  
Set to D (Movie) Md(Movie menu) MD Movie options  
The movie menu offers the options shown below.  
Option  
Image size and frame rate  
Image size: 640 × 480 pixels  
Frame rate: 30 frames per second  
J TV movie 640 P (default setting)  
Image size: 640 × 480 pixels  
Frame rate: 15 frames per second  
I TV movie 640  
Image size: 320 × 240 pixels  
Frame rate: 30 frames per second  
L Small size 320 P  
Image size: 320 × 240 pixels  
Frame rate: 15 frames per second  
S Small size 320  
C Maximum Movie Length  
Internal memory  
(approx. 44 MB)  
Memory card  
Option  
(512 MB)  
Approx. 7 min 30 s  
Approx. 14 min 50 s  
Approx. 14 min 50 s  
25 min  
J TV movie 640 P (default setting)  
I TV movie 640  
40 s  
1 min 19 s  
1 min 19 s  
2 min 36 s  
L Small size 320 P  
S Small size 320  
*
All figures are approximate. The maximum recording time may vary with make of memory card. This  
camera can record movies up to a maximum of 25 minutes in length. Regardless of the remaining  
memory on the memory card, the movie length remaining displayed on the screen will be 25 minutes.  
D More Information  
See “File and Folder Names” (A143) for more information.  
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The Movie Menu  
I Autofocus Mode  
Set to D (Movie) Md(Movie menu) MI Autofocus mode  
Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode.  
Option  
Description  
Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and  
locks at this position during shooting. Focus will be locked at that  
position during shooting.  
ASingle AF  
(default setting)  
Camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked.  
To prevent sound of camera focusing from interfering with  
recording, use of Single AF is recommended.  
BFull-time AF  
w Electronic VR  
Set to D (Movie) Md(Movie menu) Mw Electronic VR  
Enable or disable electronic VR for movie recording.  
Option  
Description  
Reduce the effects of camera shake in all movie modes.  
Electronic VR is not enabled.  
w On  
(default setting)  
k Off  
At settings other than Off, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the  
monitor (A6).  
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Movie Playback  
In full-frame playback mode (A28), movies are  
recognized by the movie mode icons. To play a movie,  
display it in full-frame playback mode and press the k  
button.  
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10s  
Use the zoom control gor fduring playback to adjust  
the volume.  
Pausing  
Rotate the rotary multi selector to advance or rewind  
the voice recording.  
Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press  
the rotary multi selector Jor Kto choose a control,  
then press the kbutton to perform the selected  
operation. The following operations are available.  
4s  
During  
playback  
Volume  
indicator  
To  
Select  
Description  
Rewind the movie when the kbutton is pressed down.  
Rewind  
K
Advance  
Pause  
End  
L
O
Q
Advance the movie when the kbutton is pressed down.  
Press the kbutton to pause playback.  
The following operations can be performed while playback is  
paused.  
Press the kbutton to rewind the movie by one frame.  
Rewind continues while the button is pressed. *  
M
Press the kbutton to advance the movie by one frame.  
Advance continues while the button is pressed. *  
N
P
Press the kbutton to resume playback.  
Press the kbutton to return to full-frame playback mode.  
*
The rotary multi selector can also be rotated to advance or rewind the movie frame by frame.  
Deleting Movie Files  
Press the lbutton when displayed in full-frame  
playback mode (A28) or when selected in thumbnail  
(A54) playback mode. A confirmation dialog is  
displayed.  
Erase 1 image?  
Select Yes and press the kbutton to delete the movie,  
or select No to exit without deleting the movie.  
No  
Yes  
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Voice Recordings  
Making Voice Recordings  
Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played  
back over the built-in speaker.  
1
Display the shooting-mode  
selection menu by pressing the A  
button in shooting mode, and use  
the rotary multi selector to choose  
a scene icon.  
Scene auto selector  
The icon for the scene mode that was  
chosen previously will be displayed. The  
default setting is x (Scene auto selector).  
2
3
Press K, choose E Voice recording and press  
the kbutton.  
The length of recording that can be made will be  
displayed.  
Voice recording  
Press Jor Kto choose k on the operation  
panel, and press the kbutton to start  
recording.  
0 2  
:
0 0 : 0 0  
Record  
The indicator lamp lights during recording.  
If no operations are performed for about 30 seconds after  
voice recording begins, the camera’s power saving  
function is enabled and the monitor turns off. Press any button to light up the monitor.  
See “Operations During Recording” (A82) for more information.  
4
Press Jor Kto choose m on the operation panel, and press the k  
button to stop recording.  
Recording will end automatically if the internal memory or memory card becomes full,  
or after 120 minutes of recording on the memory card.  
D More Information  
See “File and Folder Names” (A143) for more information.  
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Making Voice Recordings  
Operations During Recording  
Time remaining  
Index number  
0 1  
:
5 6  
:
5 2  
0 1  
Record  
Recording indicator  
Progress indicator  
Operation panel  
To  
Press  
Description  
Press Jor Kon the rotary multi selector.  
Move the cursor  
on the operation  
panel  
m
:
:
Press the kbutton to end recording.  
Press the kbutton to pause recording.  
Choose k and press the kbutton to resume  
recording while recording is paused.  
r
Press Hor Ion the rotary multi selector.  
Indexes make it easy to locate desired portions of a  
recording.  
Start of recording is index number 01; other numbers  
that follow are assigned in ascending order each time  
the rotary multi selector is pressed, up to index number  
98.  
Create index*  
*
The copied files can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV-compatible audio player.  
Note that index points created with the camera cannot be used when voice recordings are played  
back on computers.  
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Playing Voice Recordings  
1
Display the shooting-mode  
selection menu by pressing the A  
button in shooting mode, and use  
the rotary multi selector to choose  
a scene icon.  
Scene auto selector  
The icon for the scene mode that was  
chosen previously will be displayed. The  
default setting is x (Scene auto selector).  
2
Press K, choose E Voice recording and press  
the kbutton.  
The screen switches to the voice recording screen.  
Voice recording  
3
4
Press Jor Kon the rotary multi selector to  
choose l.  
0 0  
:
0 1 0 0  
:
Playback  
0 0 1 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 9 1 7 : 3 0  
0 0 2 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 9 1 8 : 3 0  
0 0 3 2 6 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 9 1 3 : 0 0  
Press Hor Ito choose the desired sound file  
and press the kbutton.  
0 0  
:
0 3 : 1 2  
Playback  
The selected sound file will be played back.  
information.  
0 0 1 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 9 1 7 : 3 0  
0 0 2 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 9 1 8 : 3 0  
0 0 3 2 6 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 9 1 3 : 0 0  
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Operations During Playback  
Playback time  
Volume indicator  
Index number  
0 0  
:
0 0  
:
4 1  
0 2  
Playback  
Playback indicator  
Progress indicator  
Index  
0 0 1 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 9 1 7 : 3 0  
Date and time of recording  
Operation panel  
0 0 2 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 9 1 8 : 3 0  
0 0 3 2 6 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 9 1 3 : 0 0  
File number  
Use the zoom control g/fto adjust playback volume. Rotate the rotary multi  
selector to advance or rewind the voice recording.  
Press the rotary multi selector Jor Kto choose a control, then press the kbutton  
to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available.  
To  
Rewind  
Press  
Description  
Rewind the voice recording when the kbutton is pressed  
n
down.  
Advance the voice recording when the kbutton is pressed  
down.  
Advance  
o
p
q
Skip to  
previous  
index  
Press the kbutton to skip to the previous index.  
Skip to next  
index  
Press the kbutton to skip to the next index.  
Press the kbutton to pause playback.  
Press the kbutton to resume playback while playback is  
paused.  
r
l
Pause  
End  
m
Press the kbutton to end playback.  
Deleting Sound Files  
Press the lbutton during playback, or choose a sound  
file in the voice recording screen, and press the l  
button to display the confirmation dialog. To delete the  
file, choose Yes and press the kbutton. To cancel  
deletion, choose No.  
Delete  
File will be deleted. OK?  
No  
Yes  
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Copying Voice Recordings  
Copy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card. This  
option is available only when a memory card is inserted.  
1
2
3
4
5
Press Jor Kon the rotary multi selector in the  
voice recording screen (step 3 of A83),  
choose s and press the kbutton.  
0 1  
:
4 8 3 2  
:
Playback  
0 0 1 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 9 1 7 : 3 0  
0 0 2 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 9 1 8 : 3 0  
0 0 3 2 6 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 9 1 3 : 0 0  
Choose a copy option and press the kbutton.  
q: Copy recordings from internal memory to  
Copy sound files  
memory card.  
r: Copy recordings from memory card to internal  
memory.  
Exit  
Choose a copy option and press the kbutton.  
Camera to card  
Selected files  
Copy all files  
Selected files: proceed to step 4  
Copy all files: proceed to step 5  
Exit  
Choose the data to be copied.  
Select sound files  
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003 26/05/2009 13:00  
004 29/05/2009 16:40  
005 03/06/2009 08:00  
Press the rotary multi selector Kto select the file (y).  
Press the rotary multi selector Kagain to cancel the  
selection.  
Multiple files can be selected.  
Press the kbutton when setting is complete.  
Exit  
Select  
When a confirmation dialog is displayed, choose Yes and press the k  
button.  
Copying starts.  
B Note on Copying Sound Files  
This camera may be unable to play or copy sound files created with other cameras.  
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Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers  
Connecting to a TV  
Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio/video cable to play  
back pictures on the television.  
1
2
Turn off the camera.  
Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio/video cable.  
Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the  
audio-in jack.  
Yellow White  
3
4
Tune the television to the video channel.  
See the documentation provided with your television for details.  
Hold down the cbutton to turn on the  
camera.  
The camera enters playback mode, and pictures  
recorded to the internal memory, or memory card, will  
be displayed on the television.  
While connected to the TV, the camera monitor will  
remain off.  
B Connecting the Audio/Video Cable  
When connecting the audio/video cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not  
use force when connecting the audio/video cable. When disconnecting the audio/video cable, do  
not pull the connector at an angle.  
B When Nothing Appears on the TV  
Be sure that the camera’s video mode setting in the setup menu (A121) Video mode (A136)  
conforms to the standard used by your television.  
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Connecting to a Computer  
Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy  
(transfer) pictures to a computer with the supplied Nikon Transfer software.  
Before Connecting the Camera  
Installing the Software  
Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer,  
and Panorama Maker for creating panorama photos, must be installed from the  
supplied Software Suite CD. For more information on installing the software, refer  
to the Quick Start Guide.  
Compatible Operating Systems  
Windows  
Preinstalled versions of 32-bit Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/  
Business/Enterprise/Ultimate editions (Service Pack 1),  
Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3)  
Macintosh  
Mac OS X (version 10.3.9, 10.4.11, 10.5.5)  
Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system  
compatibility.  
B Notes on Power Source  
When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the  
camera from turning off unexpectedly.  
Use the optional AC Adapter EH-62F to charge this camera using home electronic outlets. Do not,  
under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this  
precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.  
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Connecting to a Computer  
Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer  
1
2
3
Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer was installed.  
Turn off the camera.  
Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable.  
4
Turn on the camera.  
The power-on lamp will light.  
Windows Vista:  
When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click Copy  
pictures to a folder on my computer using Nikon  
Transfer. Nikon Transfer will start. To bypass this dialog  
in the future, check Always do this for this device:.  
Windows XP:  
When the action selection dialog is displayed, click Nikon Transfer Copy pictures to  
a folder on my computer, and click OK. Nikon Transfer will start. To bypass this dialog  
in the future, check Always use this program for this action..  
Mac OS X:  
Nikon Transfer will start automatically if Yes was selected in the Auto-Launch setting  
dialog when Nikon Transfer was first installed.  
B Connecting the USB Cable  
When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not use  
force when connecting the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the  
connector at an angle.  
Connection may not be recognized when the camera is connected to a computer via a USB hub.  
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Connecting to a Computer  
5
Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading.  
Click the Start Transfer button in Nikon Transfer. All pictures will be transferred to the  
computer (at the Nikon Transfer default setting).  
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S630  
Start Transfer button  
The folder to which pictures are transferred to is automatically opened when transfer is  
complete (at the Nikon Transfer default setting).  
If ViewNX has been installed, ViewNX will start automatically and you can view the  
pictures transferred.  
For more information on using Nikon Transfer or ViewNX, refer to the help information  
contained in Nikon Transfer or ViewNX.  
6
Disconnect the camera when transfer is complete.  
Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.  
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Connecting to a Computer  
D Using a Card Reader  
Pictures stored on a memory card that is inserted into a card reader or similar device can also be  
transferred to the computer using Nikon Transfer.  
If the memory card has a capacity greater than 2 GB, or is SDHC-compliant, the intended device  
must support these features of the memory card.  
Nikon Transfer will start automatically when a memory card is inserted into the card reader or  
similar device. (default setting of Nikon Transfer) See step 5 of “Transferring Pictures from the  
To transfer pictures stored in the camera’s internal memory to the computer, the pictures must first  
be copied to a memory card using the camera (A85, 120).  
D Using the Computer to Open Image/sound Files  
Navigate to the folder to which pictures were saved and open a picture in the viewer supplied with  
your operating system.  
Sound files can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV compatible audio player.  
D Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker  
Use a series of pictures taken using the Panorama assist option in scene mode (A46) to create  
a single panorama photo with Panorama Maker.  
Panorama Maker can be installed to a computer using the supplied Software Suite CD.  
After installation is complete, follow the procedure described below to start Panorama Maker.  
Windows:  
From the Start menu, open All Programs ArcSoft Panorama Maker 4 Panorama Maker  
4.  
Macintosh:  
Open Applications by selecting Applications from the Go menu, and double-click the Panorama  
Maker 4 icon.  
For more information on using Panorama Maker, refer to the on-screen instructions and help  
information contained in Panorama Maker.  
D More Information  
See “File and Folder Names” (A143) for more information.  
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Connecting to a Printer  
Users of PictBridge-compatible (A160) printers can connect the camera directly  
to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. The steps for printing  
are as follows.  
Take the pictures  
Choose the pictures for  
printing using the print set  
option  
(Print set: A97)  
Connect to printer (A92)  
Print Pictures One at a Time  
Print multiple pictures (A94)  
Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable  
B Notes on Power Source  
When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the  
battery from draining unexpectedly.  
Use the optional AC Adapter EH-62F to charge this camera using home electronic outlets. Do not,  
under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this  
precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.  
D Printing Pictures  
In addition to printing pictures transferred to a computer and printing over a direct camera-to-printer  
connection for images recorded in the memory card, the following options are also available for  
printing pictures:  
Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer’s card slot.  
Take a memory card to a digital photo lab.  
For printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the number of prints each using the Print  
set (A97) option in the playback menu.  
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer  
1
Turn off the camera.  
2
3
Turn on the printer.  
Check printer settings.  
Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable.  
4
Turn on the camera.  
When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup  
screen 1 will be displayed in the camera monitor. Then  
the print selection screen will be displayed 2.  
1
2
Print selection  
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B Connecting the USB Cable  
When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not use force  
when connecting the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the connector at an  
angle.  
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Printing Pictures One at a Time  
After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A92), print pictures by  
following the procedure below.  
1
2
3
4
5
Use the rotary multi selector to choose the  
picture to be printed and press the kbutton.  
Print selection  
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thumbnails, or to g(i) to switch back to full-frame  
playback.  
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Choose Copies and press the kbutton.  
PictBridge  
Start print  
Copies  
Paper size  
Exit  
Choose the number of copies (up to nine) and  
press the kbutton.  
Copies  
4
Exit  
Choose Paper size and press the kbutton.  
PictBridge  
Start print  
Copies  
Paper size  
Exit  
Choose the desired paper size and press the  
kbutton.  
Paper size  
Default  
×
3.5 5 in.  
To specify paper size using printer settings, choose  
Default in the paper size menu.  
×
5 7 in.  
×
100 150 mm  
×
4 6 in.  
Exit  
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6
Choose Start print and press the kbutton.  
PictBridge  
Start print  
Copies  
Paper size  
Exit  
7
Printing starts.  
Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when  
printing is complete.  
Printing  
002/004  
To cancel before all copies have been printed, press the  
kbutton.  
Cancel  
Current print/  
total number of prints  
Printing Multiple Pictures  
After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A92), print pictures by  
following the procedure below.  
1
When the print selection screen is displayed,  
press the dbutton.  
The print menu is displayed.  
2
Use the rotary multi selector to choose Paper  
Print menu  
size and press the kbutton.  
Print selection  
Print all images  
DPOF printing  
Paper size  
To exit the print menu, press the dbutton.  
Exit  
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3
4
Choose the desired paper size and press the  
kbutton.  
Paper size  
Default  
3.5 5 in.  
×
To specify paper size using printer settings, choose  
Default in the paper size menu.  
×
5 7 in.  
×
100 150 mm  
×
4 6 in.  
Exit  
Choose Print selection, Print all images or  
DPOF printing and press the kbutton.  
Print menu  
Print selection  
Print all images  
DPOF printing  
Paper size  
Exit  
Print selection  
Back  
Print selection  
Choose the pictures (up to a maximum of 99) and  
number of copies (up to nine per picture).  
10  
Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press Jor K  
to choose the pictures, and press Hor Ito set  
the number of copies for each.  
Pictures selected for printing can be  
recognized by the check mark icon and the  
numeral indicating the number of copies to be  
printed. A check mark is not displayed with  
pictures for which no copies have been specified and these pictures will not  
be printed.  
Rotate the zoom control to g(i) to switch to full-frame playback, or f(h)  
to switch to 12 thumbnails display.  
Press the kbutton when setting is complete.  
The menu shown at right will be displayed. To  
print, choose Start print and press the k  
button.  
Print selection  
010 prints  
Choose Cancel and press the kbutton to  
return to the print menu.  
Start print  
Cancel  
Exit  
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Print all images  
All pictures stored in the internal memory, or on  
the memory card, are printed one at a time.  
Print all images  
018 prints  
The menu shown at right will be displayed. To  
print, choose Start print and press the k  
button.  
Start print  
Cancel  
Exit  
Choose Cancel and press the kbutton to  
return to the print menu.  
DPOF printing  
Print the pictures in the print order that was  
created using Print set (A97).  
DPOF printing  
010 prints  
The menu shown at right will be displayed. To  
print, choose Start print and press the k  
button.  
Start print  
View images  
Cancel  
Choose Cancel and press the kbutton to  
return to the print menu.  
Exit  
To view the current print order, choose View  
images and press the kbutton. To print  
pictures, press the kbutton again.  
View images  
10  
Back  
5
Printing starts.  
Monitor display returns to that shown in step 2 when  
printing is complete.  
Printing  
002/010  
To cancel before all copies have been printed, press the  
kbutton.  
Cancel  
Current print/  
total number of prints  
C Paper Size  
The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the current  
printer), 3.5×5 in., 5×7 in., 100×150 mm, 4×6 in., 8×10 in., Letter, A3, and A4. Only sizes  
supported by the current printer will be displayed.  
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Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set  
The Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for  
printing on DPOF-compatible printers or in print shops (A160).  
When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be  
printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have created for  
pictures on the memory card. If the memory card is removed from the camera, you  
can create the DPOF print order for pictures in the internal memory and print  
pictures according to the DPOF print order.  
1
Press the dbutton in playback mode.  
The playback menu is displayed.  
2
Use the rotary multi selector to choose Print  
set and press the kbutton.  
Playback menu  
Quick retouch  
D-Lighting  
Print set  
Slide show  
Delete  
Exit  
3
4
Choose Select images and press the k  
Print set  
Select images  
Delete print set  
button.  
Exit  
Choose the pictures (up to a maximum of 99)  
and number of copies (up to nine per picture).  
Print selection  
Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press Jor Kto  
choose the pictures, and press Hor Ito set the  
number of copies for each.  
Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by the  
check mark icon and the numeral indicating the  
number of copies to be printed. A check mark is not  
Back  
displayed with pictures for which no copies have been specified and these pictures will  
not be printed.  
Rotate the zoom control to g(i) to switch to full-frame playback, or f(h) to switch  
to 12 thumbnails display.  
Press the kbutton when setting is complete.  
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5
Choose whether or not to also print shooting  
date and photo information.  
Print set  
Done  
Choose Date and press the kbutton to print the date  
of recording on all pictures in the print order.  
Choose Info and press the kbutton to print shooting  
information (shutter speed and aperture) on all pictures  
in the print order.  
Date  
Info  
Exit  
Choose Done and press the kbutton to complete the print order.  
Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the w  
icon displayed with playback.  
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B Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information  
When the Date and Info options are enabled in the Print set menu, shooting date and photo  
information are printed on pictures when a DPOF-compatible (A160) printer which supports  
printing of shooting date and photo information is used.  
Photo information cannot be printed when the camera is connected directly to a printer, via the  
supplied USB cable, for DPOF printing (A96).  
Date and Info are reset each time the Print set menu is displayed.  
C Deleting All Print Orders  
Choose Delete print set in step 3 and press the kbutton. Print orders for all pictures will be deleted.  
C Note on the Print Set Date Option  
The date and time printed on the picture is the date and time  
recorded on the camera when the picture was taken. The date and  
time printed using this option will not be affected even if the  
camera’s Date setting is changed from the setup menu after the  
pictures are taken.  
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D Date Imprint  
The date and time of recording can be imprinted on pictures using the Date imprint option (A130)  
in the setup menu. Pictures with the date and time imprinted on them can also be printed from  
printers that do not support printing of the date and time on pictures.  
Only the date and time of date imprint on the pictures will be printed, even if Print set is enabled  
with the date selected in the print set screen.  
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Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus  
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu  
The shooting menu of auto mode and the high sensitivity menu of high sensitivity  
mode contain the following options.  
1
Image mode  
A
Choose the image mode (a combination of the image size and image quality  
(compression)) to be used when recording.  
White balance  
B
G
C
E
F
G
I
Match white balance to the light source.  
Metering  
Choose how the camera meters exposure.  
Continuous  
Change settings for Continuous and BSS (Best Shot Selector).  
2
ISO sensitivity  
Control the camera’s sensitivity to light.  
Color options  
Apply color effects to pictures as they are recorded.  
AF area mode  
Choose where the camera focuses.  
Autofocus mode  
Choose how the camera focuses.  
1 The Image mode setting is also available from other shooting mode (except the movie mode).  
2 This setting cannot be set in the high sensitivity mode.  
Displaying the Shooting Menu  
Change the camera mode to A (auto) or B (high sensitivity) mode (A22, 50).  
Press the dbutton to display the shooting menu or the high sensitivity menu.  
Shooting menu  
Image mode  
White balance  
Metering  
Continuous  
ISO sensitivity  
16  
Exit  
Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings (A10).  
Press the dbutton to exit the shooting menu or the high sensitivity menu.  
B Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously  
Some functions cannot be enabled in conjunction with others (A114).  
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu  
A Image Mode  
Set to A / B Md(Shooting menu) MA Image mode  
Choose an image mode, which is the combination of image size and image quality  
(compression), according to how you plan to use the picture and the capacity of  
the internal memory or memory card.  
The larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed  
without becoming noticeably “grainy,” limiting the number of pictures that can be  
recorded.  
Image size  
(pixels)  
Image mode  
Description  
Highest quality, suitable for enlargements or  
high-quality prints. The compression ratio is  
approximately 1:4.  
H
I
High (4000P)  
4,000×3,000  
Normal (4000)  
(default setting)  
4,000×3,000  
The best choice in most situations. The  
compression ratio is approximately 1:8.  
Normal (3264)  
Normal (2592)  
3,264×2,448  
2,592×1,944  
R
L
Smaller size allows more pictures to be  
stored. The compression ratio is  
approximately 1:8.  
M
N
O
Normal (2048)  
PC screen (1024)  
TV screen (640)  
2,048×1,536  
1,024×768  
640×480  
Suited to display on computer monitor. The  
compression ratio is approximately 1:8.  
Suited to full-screen display on a television  
or distribution by e-mail. The compression  
ratio is approximately 1:8.  
Pictures with an aspect ratio of 16:9 can be  
taken. The compression ratio is  
approximately 1:8.  
16:9 (3968)  
3,968×2,232  
p
The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and playback  
modes (A6, 7).  
C Image Mode settings for Sport Continuous mode and High Sensitivity  
mode  
The image mode setting for sport continuous mode (A48) and high sensitivity mode (A50) can  
be chosen from M Normal (2048) (default setting), N PC screen (1024), O TV screen (640) or  
m 16:9 (1920) (Image size 1,920×1,080, compression ratio is approximately 1:8).  
The image mode setting for sport continuous mode and high sensitivity mode is saved and  
unaffected by image mode settings for other shooting modes.  
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu  
C Number of Exposures Remaining  
The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory  
and on a 512 MB memory card. Note that the number of images that can be stored will differ  
depending on the composition of the image (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number  
may differ depending on the make of memory card, even if the capacity for the memory card is the  
same.  
Internal  
1
2
memory  
(approx.  
44 MB)  
Memory card  
(512 MB)  
Print size  
(cm/in.)  
Setting  
High (4000 P)  
Normal (4000)  
Normal (3264)  
Normal (2592)  
Normal (2048)  
PC screen (1024)  
7
15  
22  
35  
55  
188  
85  
165  
250  
390  
615  
2,105  
34 × 25/13 × 10  
34 × 25/13 × 10  
28 × 21/11 × 8  
22 × 16/8.5 × 6.5  
17 × 13/7 × 5  
H
I
R
L
M
N
9 × 7/3.5 × 2.5  
TV screen (640)  
16:9 (3968)  
353  
20  
3,945  
225  
5 × 4/2 × 1.5  
34 x 19/13 x 7.5  
16 × 9/6.5 × 3.5  
O
p
m
16:9 (1920)  
80  
900  
1 If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures remaining  
display shows “9999.  
2 Print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi.  
Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and  
multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, even with the same image size setting, images printed at  
higher resolutions will print smaller than the size indicated, and those printed at lower resolutions  
will print larger than the size indicated.  
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu  
B White Balance  
Set to A / B Md(Shooting menu) MB White balance  
The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source.  
The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with  
the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct  
sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this  
adjustment of the human eye by processing images according to the color of the  
light source. This is known as “white balance.” For natural coloration, choose a white  
balance setting that matches the light source before shooting.  
Although the default setting, Auto, can be used under most types of lighting, you  
can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve  
more accurate results.  
a
Auto (default setting)  
White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most  
situations. Can be used in most situations.  
b
Preset manual  
Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting  
conditions, see “Preset Manual” (A103) for details.  
c
d
e
f
g
Daylight  
White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.  
Incandescent  
Use under incandescent lighting.  
Fluorescent  
Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.  
Cloudy  
Use when shooting under overcast skies.  
Flash  
Use with the flash.  
The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor. At settings  
other than Auto, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A6).  
B Flash Mode  
At white balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (W) (A30).  
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Preset Manual  
Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with  
a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with settings like  
Auto and Incandescent (for example, to make images shot under a lamp with a  
red shade look as though they had been shot under white light).  
1
2
Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be  
used during shooting.  
Use the rotary multi selector to choose  
White balance  
b Preset manual in the white balance menu,  
Auto  
Preset manual  
Daylight  
Incandescent  
Fluoreescent  
and press the kbutton.  
The camera zooms in.  
Exit  
3
4
Choose Measure.  
Preset manual  
To use the most recently measured value for preset  
manual, choose Cancel and press the kbutton. The  
most recently measured value will be set for White  
Balance.  
Cancel  
Measure  
Exit  
Frame the reference object.  
Preset manual  
Cancel  
Measure  
Exit  
Reference object frame  
5
Press the kbutton to measure the white balance value.  
The shutter is released and the new white balance value is set.  
No images are recorded.  
C Note on Preset Manual  
Regardless of the flash mode selected, the flash will not fire when the kbutton is pressed in step 5.  
Therefore, the camera cannot measure a value for preset manual for when the flash is used.  
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu  
G Metering  
Set to A / B Md(Shooting menu) MG Metering  
The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure  
is known as Metering.  
Choose how the camera meters exposure.  
Matrix (default setting)  
G
q
Camera sets exposure for entire frame. Recommended in most situations.  
Center-weighted  
Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to subject in center of frame.  
Classic meter for portraits; preserves background details while letting lighting  
conditions at center of frame determine exposure. Can be used with focus lock  
(A111) to meter off-center subjects.  
B Note on Metering  
When digital zoom is in effect, Metering is set to Center-weighted, and the metered area is not  
displayed in the monitor.  
D Metering Area  
The active metering area is displayed in the monitor when Center-weighted is selected for  
Metering.  
Active metering area  
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C Continuous  
Set to A / B Md(Shooting menu) MC Continuous  
Change settings for Continuous and BSS (Best Shot Selector).  
Flash will be switched off when Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected.  
Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values for the first image in each  
series.  
U
Single (default setting)  
One image is shot each time the shutter-release button is pressed.  
Continuous  
V
While the shutter-release button is held down, up to 4 pictures are taken at a rate of about  
1.2 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to  
I
Normal (4000).  
j
BSS  
BSS is recommended for shooting under low lighting without the flash, with the  
camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which camera shake is likely to blur  
pictures.  
The camera takes up to ten images while the shutter-release button is held down.  
The sharpest image (image with the most detail) in the series is automatically  
selected and saved.  
W
Multi-shot 16  
Each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way  
down, 16 pictures are taken at about 7.3 frames per second and  
the camera arranges them in a single picture.  
Image mode is fixed at L Normal (2592) for auto mode, and  
M Normal (2048) for high sensitivity mode.  
Digital zoom is not available.  
The setting for ISO sensitivity (A108) will be changed automatically according  
to the brightness.  
X
Intvl timer shooting  
Camera takes images automatically at specified intervals (A106).  
At settings other than Single, the indicator for the current setting is displayed in the  
monitor (A6).  
B Note on Continuous Shooting  
The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary, depending upon the current image mode  
and the type of memory card used.  
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B Note on Best Shot Selector  
BSS is best suited for shooting stationary subjects. However, BSS may not produce the desired results if the  
subject moves or the composition changes while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.  
B Note on Multi-shot 16  
If bright objects such as the sun or electric lights are captured when shooting with the Multi-shot 16  
option, vertical streaks of light may appear in the recorded images. We recommend that youavoid  
capturing bright objects when shooting with the Multi-shot 16 option.  
Interval Timer Shooting  
Images are shot automatically at specified intervals.  
Choose from 30 s, 1 min, 5 min, or 10 min.  
1
Use the rotary multi selector to choose Intvl  
timer shooting in the continuous mode menu  
and press the kbutton.  
Continuous  
Single  
Continuous  
BSS  
Multi-shot 16  
Intvl timer shooting  
Exit  
2
Choose the interval taken between each shot  
and press the kbutton.  
Set interval time  
30 s  
1 min  
5 min  
10 min  
The maximum amount of frames that can be taken  
during Interval Timer Shooting differs according to the  
interval taken between each shot.  
-
-
-
-
30 s: 600 images  
1 min: 300 images  
5 min: 60 images  
10 min: 30 images  
Exit  
3
4
Press the dbutton.  
The camera returns to shooting mode.  
Press the shutter-release button all the way  
down to shot the first picture and initiate  
interval timer shooting.  
Monitor turns off and the power-on lamp blinks  
between shots.  
15  
The monitor turns back on automatically right before  
the next image is shot.  
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5
Press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time to end  
recording.  
Recording will end automatically if the internal memory or memory card becomes full,  
or when the maximum amount of frames have been recorded.  
B Notes on Interval Timer Shooting  
To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during recording, use a fully charged battery.  
Use the optional AC Adapter EH-62F to charge this camera using home electronic outlets. Do not,  
under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this  
precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.  
D More Information  
See “File and Folder Names” (A143) for more information.  
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E ISO Sensitivity  
Set to A (Auto) Md(Shooting menu) ME ISO sensitivity  
Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the  
sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Although a high ISO rating is  
suited for taking pictures of subjects in action or in poor lighting, high sensitivity is  
often associated with “noise” -randomly spaced, brightly colored pixels  
concentrated in dark parts of the image.  
Auto (default setting)  
Sensitivity is ISO 64 in bright places; in dark places the camera automatically raises  
sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 800.  
Fixed range auto  
Choose the range in which the camera automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity, from ISO  
64-200 (default setting), or ISO 64-400. The camera will not raise sensitivity beyond  
the maximum value in the selected range. Set the maximum value for ISO sensitivity  
for effective control over the amount of “grain” that appears in images.  
64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400  
ISO Sensitivity will be locked at the specified value.  
When ISO sensitivity is locked, Motion detection (A132) does not function  
even when Auto is selected.  
At settings other than Auto, the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A6).  
If Auto is selected and the sensitivity is raised above an ISO 64, the E icon will  
be displayed (A31). If Fixed range auto is selected, U + the maximum value for  
ISO sensitivity will be displayed.  
B Notes on ISO 3200 and 6400  
When 3200 or 6400 is selected for ISO sensitivity, the image mode mark on the screen will be  
displayed in red during shooting.  
When 3200 or 6400 is selected for ISO sensitivity, Image mode cannot be set to H High  
(4000P), I Normal (4000), R Normal (3264), L Normal (2592) and p 16:9 (3968).  
At these image mode settings, selecting 3200 or 6400 for ISO sensitivity automatically switches  
the Image mode setting to M Normal (2048). When any option other than 3200 or 6400 is  
selected for ISO sensitivity, the original Image mode setting is restored.  
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F Color Options  
Set to A / B Md(Shooting menu) MF Color options  
Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome.  
n
o
p
q
r
u
Standard color (default setting)  
Use for pictures exhibiting natural color.  
Vivid color  
Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect.  
Black-and-white  
Record pictures in black-and-white.  
Sepia  
Record pictures in sepia tones.  
Cyanotype  
Record pictures in cyan-blue monochrome.  
Pastel  
Change to a pastel shade.  
At settings other than Standard color, the icon for the current setting is displayed  
in the monitor (A6). Monitor color tones also change depending upon the  
setting.  
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu  
G AF-Area Mode  
Set to A / B Md(Shooting menu) MG AF area mode  
Use this option to determine where the camera focuses.  
When digital zoom is in effect, the camera will focus on the subject in the center  
focus area regardless of the applied AF area mode option.  
z
Face priority (default setting)  
The camera automatically detects and focuses on a  
face looking toward the camera (see “Shooting with  
Face Priority” (A112) for more information).  
If the camera detects multiple faces, the camera  
focuses on the face closest to the camera.  
When shooting pictures of subjects other than  
people, or framing a subject with which no face is  
recognized, AF area mode will be set to Auto. The  
camera chooses the focus area  
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w
Auto  
Camera automatically selects the focus area (one of  
nine) containing the subject closest to the camera.  
Press the shutter-release button halfway to activate  
the focus area.  
When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway,  
the focus area selected by the camera will be  
displayed in the monitor.  
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Focus areas  
Focus area  
x
Manual  
This option is suited to situations in which the  
intended subject is relatively still and not positioned  
in the center of the frame. Press the rotary multi  
selector H, I, Jor Kto select one of 99 focus areas  
displayed in the monitor’s focus-area selection screen,  
and shoot.  
To end focus-area selection and adjust the flash  
mode, macro mode, self-timer and exposure  
compensation settings, press the kbutton. To return  
to the focus-area selection screen, press the k  
button again.  
Selectable areas  
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y
Center  
Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the  
frame.  
Center focus area is always used.  
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Focus area  
D Focus Lock  
Use focus lock to focus on off-center subjects when center is selected for AF area mode.  
The following steps explain the usage of focus lock when Center is selected for AF area mode.  
1 Position the subject in the center of the frame.  
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2 Press the shutter-release button halfway.  
Confirm that the focus area indicator is green.  
Focus and exposure are locked.  
1/250 F3.5  
3 Continue holding down the shutter-release button halfway  
and recompose the picture.  
Be sure that the distance between the camera and the  
subject does not change.  
1/250 F3.5  
4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to  
shoot.  
D More Information  
See “Autofocus” (A27) for more information.  
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu  
Shooting with Face Priority  
The camera automatically detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera.  
The face priority function will be enabled for the scenarios below.  
Face priority is selected for AF area mode (A110)  
When Scene auto selector (A42), Portrait (A36) or Night portrait (A37)  
is chosen for scene mode  
Smile mode (A52)  
1
Frame the picture.  
When the camera detects a face looking toward the  
camera, that face will be framed by a yellow double  
border.  
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When the camera detects more than one face, operation varies, depending upon the  
shooting mode, as follows.  
Faces framed by a double Number of faces  
Shooting mode  
border  
to be recognized  
Auto mode (Face priority)  
The face closest to the  
camera  
* The other faces are framed  
by a single border.  
Scene auto selector or Night  
portrait scene modes  
Up to 12  
Portrait scene mode  
The face closest to the  
center of the frame  
* The other faces are framed  
by a single border.  
Smile mode  
Up to 3  
2
Press the shutter-release button halfway.  
The camera focuses on the face framed by the double  
border. The double border will glow green and focus will  
be locked.  
When the camera is unable to focus on a face, the double  
border will blink. Press the shutter-release button halfway  
again and focus.  
1/250 F3.5  
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to shoot.  
You do not need to press the shutter-release button  
halfway in smile mode. If the camera detects a smiling face, the shutter is automatically  
released ( 52).  
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B Notes on Face Priority  
When Face priority is selected for AF area mode, the setting will automatically switch to Auto if  
no face is detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.  
If no face is recognized when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in the Portrait or Night  
portrait scene modes or smile mode, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the  
frame.  
The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations:  
-
-
-
When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions  
When the subject is not looking directly at the camera  
When faces take up too much or too little of the frame  
The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or not the  
subject is facing the camera.  
In some rare cases shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected (A27),  
the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the double border glows green. Should this  
occur, switch to auto mode and set AF area mode to Manual or Center, refocus on another  
subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual portrait subject, and use  
focus lock (A111).  
Images that were taken using face priority will be rotated and displayed automatically according  
to the orientation of the faces detected, in full-frame and thumbnail playback modes.  
I Autofocus Mode  
Set to A / B Md(Shooting menu) MI Autofocus mode  
Choose how the camera focuses.  
A
Single AF (default setting)  
Camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.  
B
Full-time AF  
Camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed down  
halfway. Use with moving subjects.  
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Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously  
Restrictions apply to the following settings in A (auto) mode and B (high  
sensitivity) mode.  
Flash mode  
Selecting Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16 for Continuous changes the flash  
mode setting to W (off).  
Selecting Single or Intvl timer shooting for Continuous restores the original  
flash mode setting.  
Self-timer  
If self-timer is on, only one picture will be taken when the shutter is released,  
regardless of settings selected for the Continuous setting.  
The last Continuous setting applied is restored when picture is taken or self-timer  
is turned off.  
Continuous  
If Multi-shot 16 is chosen for Continuous, image mode will be fixed at  
L Normal (2592) for auto mode or M Normal (2048) for high sensitivity mode,  
and the setting for ISO sensitivity will be changed automatically according to the  
brightness.  
Selecting an option other than Multi-shot 16 for Continuous restores the  
original setting for Image mode and ISO sensitivity.  
ISO sensitivity  
When 3200 or 6400 is selected for ISO sensitivity, Image mode cannot be set  
to H High (4000P), I Normal (4000), R Normal (3264), L Normal (2592) and  
p 16:9 (3968). At these image mode settings, selecting 3200 or 6400 for ISO  
sensitivity automatically switches the image mode setting to M Normal (2048).  
When any option other than 3200 or 6400 is selected for ISO sensitivity, the  
original image mode setting is restored.  
White balance and Color options  
White balance is automatically set to Auto and cannot be adjusted when Black-  
and-white, Sepia or Cyanotype is selected for Color options.  
Selecting Standard color, Vivid color or Pastel for Color options restores the  
last White balance applied.  
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu  
The playback menu contains the following options.  
Quick retouch  
k
I
a
b
Easily create retouched images in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced.  
D-Lighting  
Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures.  
Print set  
Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each.  
Slide show  
View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic  
slide show.  
c
Delete  
Delete selected or all pictures.  
Protect  
d
f
g
E
Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.  
Rotate image  
Change the orientation of an existing picture.  
Small picture  
Create a small copy of the current picture.  
Voice memo  
Record and play voice memo.  
Copy  
h
Copy files between memory card and internal memory.  
Displaying the Playback Menu  
Enter the playback mode by pressing the cbutton (A28).  
Display the playback menu by pressing the dbutton.  
Playback menu  
Quick retouch  
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0004.JPG  
D-Lighting  
Print set  
Slide show  
Delete  
4
4
Exit  
Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings (A10).  
To exit the playback menu, press the dbutton.  
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu  
Selecting Pictures  
The picture selection screen, as shown at right, will be  
Erase selected images  
displayed with the following menus:  
Playback menu:  
Select images in Print set (A97)  
Erase selected images in Delete (A118)  
Protect (A118)  
Back  
Rotate image (A119)  
Selected images in Copy (A120)  
Setup menu:  
Welcome screen (A124)  
Follow the procedure described below to select pictures.  
1
2
3
Rotate the rotary multi selector, or press Jor  
Kto choose the desired picture.  
Erase selected images  
Only one picture can be selected for Rotate image and  
Welcome screen. Proceed to step 3  
Rotate the zoom control to g(i) to switch to full-frame  
playback, or f(h) to switch to 12 thumbnails display.  
Back  
Press Hor Ito select ON or OFF (or the  
number of copies).  
Erase selected images  
When ON is selected, a check mark is displayed in the  
current picture. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select  
additional pictures.  
Back  
Press the kbutton to apply picture selection.  
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu  
b Slide Show  
Press the cbutton (Playback mode) Md(Playback menu) Mb Slide show  
Playback pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one  
in an automated “slide show.”  
1
Use the rotary multi selector to choose Start  
and press the kbutton.  
Slide show  
Pause  
To change the interval between pictures, choose  
Frame intvl, select the desired interval time, and press  
the kbutton before choosing Start.  
Start  
Frame intvl  
Loop  
To repeat the slide show automatically, enable Loop  
and press the kbutton before choosing Start. The  
Exit  
check mark (w) will be added to the loop option when enabled.  
2
3
The slide show begins.  
Press the rotary multi selector Kwhile the slide show is  
in progress to view images in the order recorded (hold  
down to fast forward), or Jto view images in reverse  
order (hold down to rewind).  
Press the kbutton to pause the slide show.  
Choose End or Restart.  
Pause  
When the slide show ends or is paused, choose End  
and press the kbutton to return to the playback menu  
or choose Restart to play the slide show again.  
Restart  
End  
Frame intvl  
B Notes on Slide Show  
Only the first frame of movies (A77) included in slide shows is displayed.  
Slide shows play for a maximum of 30 minutes, even when Loop is selected (A134).  
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu  
c Delete  
Press the cbutton (Playback mode) Md(Playback menu) Mc Delete  
Delete selected or all pictures.  
Erase selected images  
Delete selected pictures (see “Selecting Pictures” (A116) for more information).  
Erase all images  
Delete all pictures.  
C Notes on Deletion  
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before  
deletion.  
Pictures marked with the s icon are protected and cannot be deleted.  
d Protect  
Press the cbutton (Playback mode) Md(Playback menu) Md Protect  
Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.  
Select the picture and apply the setting in the picture selection screen (see  
Selecting Pictures” (A116) for more information).  
Note, however, that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card  
will permanently erase protected files (A135).  
Protected pictures are recognized by the s icon in playback mode (A7, 55).  
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu  
f Rotate Image  
Press the cbutton (Playback mode) Md(Playback menu) Mf Rotate image  
Change the orientation of pictures played back in the camera’s monitor after  
shooting.  
Pictures can be rotated 90° clockwise or counterclockwise.  
Pictures that were recorded in the portrait (vertical) orientation can be rotated up  
to 180° in either direction.  
Select a picture in the picture selection screen (A116), and press the kbutton to  
display the Rotate image screen. Press the rotary multi selector Jor Kto rotate the  
picture 90°.  
Rotate image  
Rotate image  
Rotate image  
Back  
Rotate 90°  
counterclockwise  
Rotate  
Back  
Rotate  
Back  
Rotate  
Rotate 90° clockwise  
Press the kbutton to set the orientation displayed, and save the orientation data  
with the picture.  
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu  
h Copy  
Press the cbutton (Playback mode) Md(Playback menu) Mh Copy  
Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card.  
1
2
Use the rotary multi selector to select an option  
from the copy screen and press the kbutton.  
q: Copy pictures from internal memory to  
Copy  
memory card.  
r: Copy pictures from memory card to internal  
memory.  
Exit  
Select a copy option and press the kbutton.  
Camera to card  
Selected images  
All images  
Selected images: Copy pictures selected from the  
picture selection screen (A116).  
All images:  
Copy all pictures.  
Exit  
B Notes on Copying Pictures  
JPEG-, AVI-, and WAV-format files can be copied. Files recorded in any other format cannot be  
copied.  
If voice memos (A62) are attached to pictures selected for copying, voice memos are copied with  
the pictures.  
Sound files recorded using Voice Recording (A81) can be copied using the Copy sound files  
option (A85).  
Pictures recorded with another make or model of camera or that have been modified on a  
computer cannot be copied.  
Edited copies have the same protection marking (A118) as the original, but are not marked for  
printing (A118).  
Pictures or movies copied from the internal memory or the memory card (A67) cannot be  
displayed in the auto sort mode.  
Even if a picture that was added to favorites (A72) is copied, the contents of favorites will not be  
copied.  
C Memory contains no images. Message  
If there are no pictures stored on the memory card when playback mode is applied, the message,  
Memory contains no images., will be displayed. Press the dbutton to display the copy option  
screen, and copy the pictures stored in the camera’s internal memory to the memory card.  
D More Information  
See “File and Folder Names” (A143) for more information.  
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu  
The setup menu contains the following options.  
Menus  
a
c
d
e
Choose how menus are displayed.  
Welcome screen  
Select screen displayed when camera is turned on.  
Date  
Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones.  
Monitor settings  
Adjust photo information display, post-shooting image review, and monitor  
brightness settings.  
Date imprint  
Imprint date on pictures.  
Vibration reduction  
Choose whether or not vibration reduction is enabled when taking still pictures.  
Motion detection A132  
f
g
U
Adjust the motion detection setting to reduce the effects of camera shake and  
subject movement when shooting still pictures.  
AF assist  
h
u
Enable or disable AF-assist illumination.  
Digital zoom  
Enable or disable digital zoom.  
Sound settings  
i
Adjust sound settings.  
Auto off  
k
Set time before camera enters standby mode.  
Format memory/Format card  
Format internal memory or memory card.  
Language  
Choose language used for camera monitor display.  
Video mode  
l/m  
n
o
Adjust settings necessary for connection to TV.  
Blink warning  
d
Choose whether or not to detect blinking human subjects when shooting  
pictures using face priority (A112).  
Reset all  
p
r
Restore camera settings to default values.  
Firmware version  
Display camera firmware version.  
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu  
Displaying the Setup Menu  
Choose the z tab in the menu screen.  
1
2
3
4
Press the dbutton to display the  
menu screen.  
Shooting menu  
Image mode  
White balance  
Metering  
Continuous  
ISO sensitivity  
Exit  
Press Jon the rotary multi selector.  
Shooting menu  
Image mode  
White balance  
Metering  
Tab will be selectable.  
Continuous  
ISO sensitivity  
Exit  
Press Hor Ito select the z tab.  
Set up  
Menus  
Welcome screen  
Date  
Monitor settings  
Date imprint  
Exit  
Press Kor the kbutton.  
Set up  
Menus  
Welcome screen  
Date  
Monitor settings  
Date imprint  
Exit  
The setup menu options will be selectable.  
Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply  
settings (A10).  
To exit the setup menu, press the dbutton or J  
to select the shooting or playback tabs.  
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu  
a Menus  
Press the dbutton Mz (setup menu) (A122) Ma Menus  
Select a format for menu display.  
Text (default setting)  
Menus are displayed in list format.  
Set up  
Menus  
Welcome screen  
Date  
Monitor settings  
Date imprint  
Exit  
Icons  
All menu options can be displayed in a single page.  
Menu name  
Menus  
Exit  
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu  
c Welcome Screen  
Press the dbutton Mz (setup menu) (A122) Mc Welcome screen  
You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on.  
None (default setting)  
Welcome screen is not displayed.  
COOLPIX  
Displays a welcome screen.  
Select an image  
Select a picture in the internal memory or on the memory card for the welcome  
screen. Choose a picture in the picture selection screen (A116), and press the k  
button.  
As the selected picture is stored in the camera, the picture will appear in the  
welcome screen even if the original picture is deleted.  
Pictures taken at an Image mode setting (A100) of 16:9, and copies created at  
a size of 320 × 240 or smaller using the crop (A60) or small picture (A61)  
function, cannot be used.  
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu  
d Date  
Press the dbutton Mz (Setup menu) (A122) Md Date  
Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones.  
Date  
Set camera clock to current date and time.  
Use the following controls to set the date and time.  
Jor K: highlight a different item (day, month, year, hour, minute, and the order  
in which day, month, and year are displayed)  
Hor I: edit the highlighted item  
kbutton: apply the setting  
Time zone  
w (home time zone) can be specified and daylight saving enabled or disabled from  
time zone options. When x (travel destination) is selected, the time difference  
(A127) between the home time zone (w) is automatically calculated and the date  
and time in the selected region are recorded. Useful when travelling.  
Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone  
1
2
3
Use the rotary multi selector to choose Time  
Date  
zone and press the kbutton.  
1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 9 1 5 : 3 0  
The time zone screen is displayed.  
Date  
Time zone  
Exit  
Choose x Travel destination and press the  
kbutton.  
Time zone  
1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 9 1 5 : 3 0  
London, Casablanca  
The date and time displayed on the monitor changes  
according to the region currently selected.  
Home time zone  
Travel destination  
Exit  
Press K.  
Time zone  
1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 9 1 5 : 3 0  
London, Casablanca  
The time zone selection screen is displayed.  
Home time zone  
Travel destination  
Exit  
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4
Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination  
time zone.  
1 0 : 3 0  
EDT:  
New York  
Toronto  
Lima  
− 5 : 0 0  
Pressing Hin a time zone where daylight saving is in  
effect will display the W icon on the top of the screen.  
Daylight saving will be turned on and the time will  
advance by one hour. Press Ito turn it off.  
Back  
Press the kbutton to enter the travel destination time  
zone.  
While the travel destination time zone is selected, the  
Z icon will be displayed in the monitor when the  
camera is in shooting mode.  
Time zone  
1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 9 1 0 : 3 0  
EDT:New York  
Toronto, Lima  
Home time zone  
Travel destination  
Exit  
B The Clock Battery  
The camera’s internal clock uses a different battery from the camera’s battery. The clock battery  
charges when the main battery is installed or the AC adapter is connected, and provide several days  
of backup power after about ten hours of charging.  
C w (Home Time Zone)  
To switch to the home time zone, choose w Home time zone in step 2 and press the kbutton.  
To change the home time zone, choose w Home time zone in step 2 and perform the steps for  
x Travel destination to set the home time zone.  
C Daylight Saving Time  
When daylight saving time starts or ends, turn the daylight saving time option on or off from the time  
zone selection screen displayed in step 4.  
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D Time Zones (A19)  
The camera supports the time zones listed below.  
For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock using Date.  
UTC +/-  
-11  
Location  
Midway, Samoa  
UTC +/-  
+1  
Location  
Madrid, Paris, Berlin  
Athens, Helsinki, Ankara  
-10  
Hawaii, Tahiti  
+2  
Moscow, Nairobi, Riyadh,  
Kuwait, Manama  
-9  
Alaska, Anchorage  
+3  
PST (PDT): Los Angeles,  
Seattle, Vancouver  
-8  
-7  
-6  
+4  
+5  
Abu Dhabi, Dubai  
Islamabad, Karachi  
New Delhi  
MST (MDT): Denver, Phoenix  
CST (CDT): Chicago,  
Houston, Mexico City  
+5.5  
EST (EDT): New York,  
Toronto, Lima  
-5  
-4  
-3  
+6  
+7  
+8  
Colombo, Dhaka  
Bangkok, Jakarta  
Caracas, Manaus  
Beijing, Hong Kong,  
Singapore  
Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo  
-2  
-1  
0
Fernando de Noronha  
Azores  
+9  
Tokyo, Seoul  
+10  
+11  
+12  
Sydney, Guam  
New Caledonia  
Auckland, Fiji  
London, Casablanca  
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e Monitor Settings  
Press the dbutton Mz (Setup menu) (A122) Me Monitor settings  
Change the settings for the options below.  
Photo info  
Choose information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback mode  
(A129).  
Image review  
On (default setting): Picture is automatically displayed in the monitor immediately  
after it is taken and the monitor display returns to shooting  
mode.  
Off: Picture is not displayed after it is taken.  
Brightness  
Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3.  
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Photo Info  
The following display options are available.  
See “The Monitor” (A6) for information on indicators in the monitor.  
During Shooting During Playback  
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Show info  
4
4
15  
Auto info  
(default setting)  
The current settings or operation guide is displayed as in Show info  
above. After a few seconds, display will be the same as Hide info.  
Hide info  
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4
4
In  
A
(auto) mode or  
B
(high  
The current settings or operation  
guide is displayed, as in Auto info  
Framing grid +  
Auto info  
sensitivity) mode, a framing grid is  
displayed to help frame pictures; other above.  
current settings or operation guide is  
displayed for a few seconds, as in Auto  
info above.  
In other shooting modes, the current  
settings or operation guide is  
displayed, as in Auto info above.  
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f Date Imprint  
Press the dbutton Mz (Setup menu) (A122) Mf Date imprint  
Date and time of recording can be imprinted on pictures. This information can be  
printed even from printers that do not support printing of date and time (A98).  
Off (default setting)  
Date and time are not imprinted on pictures.  
Date  
Date is imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this option is in  
effect.  
Date and time  
Date and time are imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this  
option is in effect.  
At settings other than Off, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the  
monitor during shooting (A6).  
B Date Imprint  
Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted.  
Dates imprinted at an Image mode (A100) setting of O TV screen (640) may be difficult to  
read. Choose N PC screen (1024) or larger when using date imprint.  
The date is recorded using the format selected in the setup menu’s Date option (A18, 125).  
Dates cannot be imprinted in the following situations.  
-
-
-
-
-
When Museum or Panorama assist is selected for scene mode  
When Continuous or BSS is selected for Continuous (A105)  
Sport continuous mode  
When Blink proof for smile mode is set to On  
Movie mode  
C Date Imprint and Print Set  
When printing from DPOF-compatible printers which support printing of shooting date and photo  
information, the date and information can be printed on pictures without date and time imprinted  
on them, using options in the Print set option (A97).  
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g Vibration Reduction  
Press the dbutton Mz (Setup menu) (A122) Mg Vibration reduction  
Specify the vibration reduction setting for taking still images.  
Vibration reduction effectively corrects blur, caused by slight hand movement  
known as camera shake, that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied  
or at slow shutter speeds. Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to  
stabilize the camera during shooting.  
On (default setting)  
Vibration reduction is enabled when shooting still pictures.  
Off  
Vibration reduction is not enabled.  
When vibration reduction is enabled, the current setting is displayed during  
shooting (when Off is selected, an icon for the current setting is not displayed)  
(A6, 23).  
B Notes on Vibration Reduction  
Vibration reduction may take a few seconds to activate after the power is turned on, or the camera  
enters shooting mode from playback mode. Wait until the display stabilizes before shooting.  
Due to characteristics of the vibration reduction function, images displayed in the camera’s  
monitor immediately after shooting may appear blurry.  
Vibration reduction may be unable to completely eliminate the effects of camera shake in some  
situations.  
D Compensating Movies with Electronic VR  
To reduce the effects of camera shake when recording movies, enable Electronic VR (A79) from  
the movie menu (A78).  
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U Motion Detection  
Press the dbutton Mz (Setup menu) (A122) MU Motion detection  
Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of camera shake and subject  
movement when shooting still pictures.  
Auto (default setting)  
When camera detects the movement of the subject or camera shake, the shutter  
speed will be increased for reducing the effects of them.  
However, motion detection does not function in the following situations.  
When fill flash is used  
When the ISO sensitivity (A108) is set to Fixed range auto or fixed at a  
specific value, or when Multi-shot 16 (A105) is chosen in auto mode  
When specific scene modes are used (A36 to 41)  
When sport continuous mode is selected  
When high sensitivity mode is selected  
Off  
Motion detection will not be applied.  
When motion detection is enabled, the current setting is displayed during shooting  
(when Off is selected, an icon for the current setting is not displayed)(A6, 23).  
The motion detection icon will glow green when the camera detects any vibration  
and increases the shutter speed.  
B Notes on Motion Detection  
Motion detection may be unable to completely reduce the camera shake and subject movement  
in some situations.  
Motion detection may not function if the subject exhibits significant movement or is too dark.  
The pictures taken may become somewhat grainy.  
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h AF Assist  
Press the dbutton Mz (Setup menu) (A122) Mh AF assist  
Enable or disable AF-assist illumination.  
Auto (default setting)  
AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is  
poorly lit. The illuminator has a range of about 3.5 m (approx. 11 ft.) at the maximum  
wide-angle position and about 2.5 m (approx. 8 ft. 2 in.) at the maximum telephoto  
position. However, note that for some scene modes, AF-assist illumination turns off  
automatically (A36 to 41) even if Auto is set.  
Off  
Disable this function. The camera may be unable to focus if lighting is poor.  
u Digital Zoom  
Press the dbutton Mz (Setup menu) (A122) Mu Digital zoom  
Enable or disable digital zoom.  
On (default setting)  
When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating  
and hold the zoom control at g(i) triggers digital zoom (A25).  
Off  
Digital zoom will not be activated (except when shooting a movie).  
B Notes on Digital Zoom  
When digital zoom is in effect, AF area mode is set to Center (A110).  
Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations.  
-
-
-
-
-
When Scene auto selector, Portrait or Night portrait is selected for scene mode  
When subject tracking mode is selected  
When smile mode is selected  
When Multi-shot 16 is selected for Continuous (A105)  
Before movie recording begins (digital zoom of up to 2× can be applied while movies are being  
recorded)  
When digital zoom is in effect, Metering is set to Center-weighted.  
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i Sound Settings  
Press the dbutton Mz (Setup menu) (A122) Mi Sound settings  
Adjust the following sound settings.  
Button sound  
Turn button sound On (default setting) or Off. A beep will sound once when  
operations are completed successfully, twice when the camera acquires focus on  
the subject, and three times when error is detected. Start-up sound will also play  
when the camera is turned on.  
Shutter sound  
Choose shutter sound from On (default setting) or Off.  
k Auto Off  
Press the dbutton Mz (Setup menu) (A122)Mk Auto off  
If no operations are performed for the selected length of time, the monitor will turn  
off and the camera enters standby mode (A17) to reduce drain on the batteries.  
The power-on lamp blinks in standby mode. If no operations are performed for  
another three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.  
Choose the time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode if no  
operations are performed from 30 s, 1 min (default setting), 5 min, and 30 min.  
C Canceling Standby Mode  
Cancel standby mode and reactivate the monitor by pressing the buttons below.  
Power switch  
Shutter-release button  
A button  
cbutton  
C Notes on Auto Off  
Regardless of the option selected, the monitor will remain on as follows.  
When menus are displayed: three minutes  
Slideshow playback: maximum of 30 minutes  
AC adapter is connected: 30 minutes  
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l/m Format Memory/Format Card  
Press the dbutton Mz (Setup menu) (A122) Ml Format memory/ m Format card  
Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card.  
Formatting the Internal Memory  
Format memory  
To format the internal memory, remove the memory  
All images will  
card from the camera. The Format memory option  
be deleted! OK?  
appears in the setup menu.  
No  
Format  
Exit  
Formatting a Memory Card  
Format card  
When the memory card is inserted in the camera, the  
All images will  
Format card option appears in the setup menu.  
be deleted! OK?  
No  
Format  
Exit  
B Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards  
Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Be sure to transfer  
important pictures to a computer before formatting.  
Formatting the internal memory or memory card will change the icon settings (A71) for the  
favorite folder back to the default settings (number icon).  
Do not turn the camera off, disconnect the AC adapter, or open the battery-chamber/memory card  
slot cover during formatting.  
The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into this camera, be sure to format  
them with this camera.  
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n Language  
Press the dbutton Mz (Setup menu) (A122) Mn Language  
Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages.  
Czech  
Polish  
Danish  
Portuguese  
Russian  
German  
(default setting)  
Spanish  
Greek  
Finnish  
Swedish  
Turkish  
French  
Arabic  
Indonesian  
Italian  
Simplified Chinese  
Traditional Chinese  
Japanese  
Korean  
Hungarian  
Dutch  
Norwegian  
Thai  
o Video Mode  
Press the dbutton Mz (Setup menu) (A122) Mo Video mode  
Adjust settings for connection to TV.  
Choose from NTSC or PAL.  
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d Blink Warning  
Press the dbutton Mz (Setup menu) (A122) Md Blink warning  
Set whether or not to detect human subjects with eyes closed when shooting  
pictures using face priority (A112) in any mode other than smile mode (A50).  
On (default setting)  
When the camera detects that one or more human subjects have closed their eyes  
shortly after recognizing the faces and shooting them, the Did someone blink?  
screen will appear on the monitor.  
The face of the human subject that may have closed his/her eyes is framed by a  
yellow border. You can check the picture taken and determine if you need to take  
the picture again.  
Off  
Blink warning doesn’t take effect.  
B Note on Blink warning  
Blink warning does not take place when Continuous is set to Continuous, BSS, Multi-shot 16 or  
Intvl timer shooting.  
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Operating the Did someone blink? Screen  
When the camera detects a blinking human subject, the  
Did someone blink? screen will appear on the  
monitor.  
Did someone blink?  
The following operations can be performed in the Did  
someone blink? screen.  
If no operations are performed for a few seconds, the  
screen automatically returns to the shooting mode  
screen.  
Exit  
To  
Use  
Description  
Enlarge and display  
the detected face  
Zoom increases each time the zoom control is rotated to  
g(i).  
g(i)  
Return to full-frame  
playback  
Rotate the zoom control to f(h).  
f(h)  
If the camera detects more than one human subject  
blinking, press Jor Kduring playback zoom to display  
other faces.  
Select the face to be  
displayed  
Delete the picture  
taken  
Press the lbutton.  
l
k
The camera returns  
to shooting mode.  
Press the kbutton or the shutter-release button.  
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu  
p Reset All  
Press the dbutton Mz (Setup menu) (A122) Mp Reset all  
When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values.  
Pop-up Menu  
Option  
Default value  
Flash mode (A30)  
Self-timer (A32)  
Macro mode (A33)  
Auto  
OFF  
OFF  
0.0  
Exposure compensation (A34)  
Shooting in the Scene Mode  
Option  
Default value  
Scene auto selector  
Center  
Scene setting for shooting mode (A35)  
White balance setting in food mode (A44)  
Sport Continuous Menu  
Option  
Sport continuous (A48)  
Image mode (A100)  
Default value  
Continuous H  
M Normal (2048)  
High Sensitivity Menu  
Option  
Default value  
Image mode (A100)  
M Normal (2048)  
Smile Menu  
Option  
Default value  
Blink proof (A53)  
On  
Movie Menu  
Option  
Movie options (A78)  
Autofocus mode (A79)  
Electronic VR (A79)  
Default value  
TV movie 640P  
Single AF  
On  
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Shooting Menu  
Option  
Image mode (A100)  
White balance (A102)  
Metering (A104)  
Default value  
I Normal (4000)  
Auto  
Matrix  
Continuous (A105)  
Single  
ISO sensitivity (A108)  
Fixed range auto (A108)  
Color options (A109)  
AF area mode (A110)  
Autofocus mode (A113)  
Auto  
ISO 64-200  
Standard color  
Face priority  
Single AF  
Setup Menu  
Option  
Menus (A123)  
Default value  
Text  
Welcome screen (A124)  
Photo info (A128)  
None  
Auto info  
On  
Image review (A128)  
Brightness (A128)  
3
Off  
Date imprint (A130)  
Vibration reduction (A131)  
Motion detection (A132)  
AF assist (A133)  
On  
Auto  
Auto  
On  
Digital zoom (A133)  
Button sound (A134)  
Shutter sound (A134)  
Auto off (A134)  
On  
On  
1 min  
On  
Blink warning (A137)  
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Others  
Option  
Default value  
Default  
3 s  
Paper size (A93, 94)  
Slide show (A117)  
Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (A143) from the  
memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file  
numbering to “0001, delete all pictures (A118) before selecting Reset all.  
The following menu settings will remain unaffected when menus are reset with  
Reset all.  
Shooting menu:  
Preset manual data (A103) acquired for White balance  
Setup menu:  
Date (A125), Language (A136), and Video mode (A136)  
r Firmware Version  
Press the dbutton Mz (Setup menu) (A122) Mr Firmware version  
View the current camera firmware version.  
COOLPIX S630 Ver.X.X  
Back  
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Technical Notes  
Optional Accessories  
Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12  
Battery charger  
Battery Charger MH-65  
AC Adapter EH-62F (connect as shown)  
AC adapter  
Insert the AC adapter cord into the groove deeply in the battery  
chamber before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot  
cover. If part of the cord runs out of the groove, the cover or cord  
may be damaged when the cover is closed.  
USB cable  
A/V cable  
USB Cable UC-E6  
Audio Video Cable EG-CP14  
Approved Memory Cards  
The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for  
use in this camera.  
All cards of the designated make and capacity can be used, regardless of speed.  
1
2
2
2
2
2
SanDisk  
TOSHIBA  
Panasonic  
Lexar  
512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB , 4 GB , 8 GB , 16 GB  
1
2
2
512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB , 4 GB , 8 GB , 16 GB  
1
2
2
512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB , 4 GB , 8 GB , 16 GB  
1
2
2
1 GB, 2 GB , 4 GB , 8 GB  
1 If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, check that device  
supports 2 GB cards.  
2
SDHC-compliant. If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar  
device, check that device supports SDHC.  
Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of card. Contact the manufacturer  
for details on the above cards.  
Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on approved cards.  
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File and Folder Names  
Pictures, movies, voice memos, and voice recordings are assigned file names as  
follows.  
DSCN0001.JPG  
Identifier (not shown on camera monitor)  
Original still pictures (voice  
Extension (signifies the file type)  
Still pictures  
Movies  
.JPG  
.AVI  
memo attachment  
DSCN  
included), movies, voice  
Voice memos,  
Voice recordings  
recordings  
.WAV  
Cropped copies (voice  
RSCN  
memo attachment included)  
File number (assigned automatically in  
ascending order, starting with “0001”)  
Small copies (voice memo  
SSCN  
attachment included)  
Quick Retouch and D-  
Lighting copies (voice memo FSCN  
attachment included)  
Files are stored in folders named with a folder number followed by a five-  
character identifier: “P_” plus a three-digit sequence number for pictures shot  
using Panorama assist (e.g. “101P_001”; A46), “INTVL” for interval timer  
photography (e.g. “101INTVL; A106), “SOUND” for voice recordings (e.g.  
“101SOUND”; A81), and “NIKON” for all other pictures (e.g. “100NIKON”). When  
the number of files within a folder reaches 9999, a new folder will be created. File  
numbers will be assigned automatically starting with “0001.”  
Voice memo file names have the same identifier and file number as the picture  
to which the voice memo is attached.  
Files copied using Copy Selected images or Copy sound files Selected  
files are copied to the current folder, where they are assigned new file numbers  
in ascending order starting from the largest file number in memory. Copy All  
images and Copy sound files Copy all files copy all folders from the source  
medium; file names do not change but new folder numbers are assigned in  
ascending order, starting from the largest folder number on the destination  
medium (A85, 120).  
A single folder can hold up to 200 pictures; if the current folder already contains  
200 pictures, a new folder, named by adding one to the current folder name, will  
be created the next time a picture is taken. If the current folder is numbered 999  
and contains 200 pictures, or a picture is numbered 9999, no further pictures can  
be taken until the internal memory or memory card is formatted (A135), or a  
new memory card is inserted.  
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Caring for the Camera  
To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following  
precautions when using or storing the device.  
B Keep dry  
The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.  
B Do not drop  
The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.  
B Handle the lens and all moving parts with care  
Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot or battery chamber. These parts  
are easily damaged. Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera malfunction or damage  
to the lens. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass  
and to prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.  
B Do not point the lens at strong light sources for extended periods  
Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or  
storing the camera. Intense light may cause deterioration of the CCD image sensor, producing a white  
blur effect in photographs.  
B 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.  
B Avoid sudden changes in temperature  
Sudden changes in temperature, such as when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day,  
can cause condensation to form 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.  
B Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source  
Do not remove the battery while the product is on, or while images are being recorded or deleted.  
Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product  
memory or internal circuitry.  
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C The Battery  
Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and charge the battery if necessary. Do not  
continue charging once the battery is fully charged, as this will result in reduced battery  
performance. If possible, carry a fully-charged spare battery when taking pictures on important  
occasions.  
Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F). Failure  
to observe this precaution could damage the battery or impair its performance.  
Charge indoors at an ambient temperature between 5 and 35 °C (41 to 95 °F). When the battery  
temperature is between 0 and 10 °C (32 to 50 °F) or 45 to 60 °C (113 to 140 °F), the chargeable  
capacity may decrease. The battery will not charge if its temperature is below 0 °C (32 °F) or above  
60 °C (140 °F).  
If an exhausted battery is used at a low temperature, the camera may not turn on. Be sure that the  
battery is fully charged and spare batteries are prepared before heading outside to take pictures in  
cold weather. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary. Once warmed, a  
cold battery that could not be used temporarily due to lowered performance may recover some of  
its charge.  
Should the battery terminals become dirty, the camera may not turn on due to poor contact. Wipe  
the terminals off with a clean, dry cloth before use.  
If the battery will not be used for some time, insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing  
it for storage. Attach the included terminal cover to the battery and store it in a cool location with  
an ambient temperature of 15 to 25 °C (59 to 77 °F). Do not store the battery in hot or extremely  
cold locations.  
While the battery is in storage, charge it at least once every six months and then use the camera to  
run it flat again before storing it in a cool location.  
Always remove the battery from the camera or battery charger when it is not being used. Left  
installed, minute amounts of current flow even when unused, and the battery may become  
excessively drained and no longer function.  
A marked drop in the time a fully-charged battery retains its charge, when used at room  
temperature, indicates that the battery needs to be replaced. Purchase a new battery.  
Replace the battery when it no longer holds a charge. Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please  
recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations.  
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Caring for the Camera  
Cleaning  
Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower  
(typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped  
to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints or other  
stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth,  
using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the lens and working toward the  
edges. If this fails, clean the lens using a cloth lightly dampened with  
commercial lens cleaner.  
Lens  
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.  
Monitor  
Body  
Use a blower to remove dust, dirt or sand, 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  
dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water, then dry thoroughly. Note that  
foreign matter inside the camera could cause damage not covered by the  
warranty.  
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.  
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Storage  
Turn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is off before  
putting the camera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an  
extended period. Do not store the camera with naptha or camphor moth balls, or  
in any of the following locations:  
Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as  
televisions or radios  
Exposed to temperatures below –10 °C (14 °F) or above 50 °C (122 °F)  
Poorly ventilated or subject to humidities 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.  
C 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 displays, and does not indicate a malfunction. Images recorded using the  
product will not be affected.  
Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting.  
The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your  
Nikon-authorized service representative.  
C Notes on Smear  
When framing bright subjects, vertical comet-like streaks that whiten toward either end may appear  
in the display. This phenomenon, known as “smear, does not indicate a malfunction.  
In shooting modes other than sport continuous, multi-shot 16 or movie, smear has no effect on the  
images that are recorded.  
When using the sport continuous, multi-shot 16 and movie modes, however, we recommend that  
you avoid shooting bright objects.  
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Error Messages  
The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the  
monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them.  
Display  
Problem  
Clock not set.  
Solution  
A
O
(blinks)  
Set clock.  
B
Battery is running low. Prepare to charge or change battery. 14, 16  
N
P
Battery exhausted.  
Charge or replace battery.  
Battery exhausted.  
Turn off camera, and allow battery to  
cool down before resuming use.  
After five seconds, this message will  
disappear, the monitor will turn off,  
Battery temperature is and the power-on lamp will blink  
Battery temperature high high.  
rapidly. After the lamp blinks for three  
minutes, the camera will turn off  
automatically, but you can also press  
the power switch to turn it off  
manually.  
Q
(blinks red)  
Refocus.  
Use focus lock.  
Camera cannot focus.  
P
N
Camera cannot  
perform other  
operations until  
recording is complete.  
Wait until message clears from  
display automatically when  
recording is complete.  
Please wait for the  
camera to finish  
recording.  
Write-protect switch is Slide the write-protect switch to  
in “lock” position.  
Memory card is write  
protected.  
“write” position.  
P
Use an approved card.  
This card cannot be used.  
Error accessing  
memory card.  
Check that connectors are clean.  
Confirm that memory card is  
correctly inserted.  
P
This card cannot be read.  
P
Card is not formatted. Memory card has not  
Choose Yes and press the kbutton  
to format memory card.  
Format card?  
been formatted for use  
in this camera.  
No  
Yes  
Choose smaller image mode.  
Delete pictures or sound files.  
28, 80,  
N
Memory card is full.  
Out of memory.  
Replace memory card.  
Remove memory card and use  
internal memory.  
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Error Messages  
Display  
Problem  
Solution  
A
Error occurred while  
recording picture.  
Format internal memory or memory  
card.  
Replace memory card.  
Format internal memory or  
memory card.  
Camera has run out of  
file numbers.  
P
Choose a picture taken at an Image  
mode setting of 16:9, and copies  
created at a size of 320 × 240 or  
smaller using the crop or small  
picture function, cannot be used.  
Image cannot be saved.  
Picture cannotbe used  
for welcome screen.  
60, 61,  
There is insufficient  
space to save a copy.  
Delete pictures from destination.  
Replace memory card.  
Format internal memory or  
memory card.  
Camera has run out of  
file numbers.  
P
Sound file cannot be  
saved.  
Choose an image that was taken  
using this camera.  
Voice memos cannot be attached  
onto movies.  
The image file cannot  
have any voice memos  
attached to it.  
N
An image that has  
One or more subjects blinking subjects  
may have closed their detected in it was  
Check results in playback mode.  
eyes.  
saved.  
N
Over 200 pictures have  
Remove some pictures from the  
favorite folder.  
Album is full. No further already been added to  
pictures can be added. the favorite folder.  
Add to another favorite folder.  
Select picture that supports quick  
retouch, D-Lighting, crop or small  
picture.  
N
Cannot edit selected  
picture.  
Image cannot be  
modified.  
These options cannot be used  
with movies.  
N
Time out error while  
Choose memory card with faster  
write speed.  
Cannot record movie. recording movie.  
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Error Messages  
Display  
Problem  
Solution  
A
To copy image or sound files from  
internal memory to memory card,  
press the dbutton. Copy will be  
displayed.  
No pictures in the  
internal memory or  
memory card.  
No pictures are  
contained in the folder Select a folder containing the sorted  
N
selected in the auto  
sort mode.  
pictures.  
Memory contains no  
images.  
No pictures can be  
played back in the  
auto sort mode.  
Play back the pictures using the  
playback mode or the list by date  
mode.  
No pictures are  
contained in the  
chosen favorite folder.  
Add the picture to favorite folder.  
Choose the favorite folder that the  
picture is in.  
N
There are no sound  
files to be copied.  
Check that the correct copy option  
has been selected.  
No sound file.  
N
File contains no image  
data.  
File cannot be viewed on this  
File not created with camera. View file using the computer  
this camera.  
or any other devices which was used  
to create or edit this file.  
P
This file cannot be played  
back.  
The picture cannot be  
played back in a slide  
show.  
N
Disable protection.  
All images are hidden.  
N
This image cannot be Picture is protected.  
deleted.  
N
Destination in same  
time zone as home.  
Travel destination isin the  
current time zone.  
Turn camera off and then on again. If  
error persists, contact retailer or  
Nikon-authorized service  
representative.  
Lens error  
Lens error.  
USB cable  
Q
P
disconnected during Turn camera off and reconnect cable.  
printing.  
Communications error  
Turn camera off, remove and reinsert  
Error has occurred in  
System error  
battery, and turn camera on. If error  
camera’s internal  
Q
persists, contact retailer or Nikon-  
circuitry.  
authorized service representative.  
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Error Messages  
Display  
Problem  
Printer error.  
Solution  
A
PR  
Check printer. After solving the  
problem, select Resume and press  
the kbutton to resume printing. *  
Printer error: check  
printer status.  
Load the specified type of paper,  
select Resume and press the k  
button to resume printing. *  
PR  
Specified size of paper  
Printer error: check paper is not loaded in printer.  
Remove the jammed paper, select  
Resume and press the kbutton to  
resume printing. *  
PR  
Paper has jammed in  
the printer.  
Printer error: paper jam  
Load the specified type of paper,  
select Resume and press the k  
button to resume printing. *  
PR  
No paper is loaded in  
Printer error: out of paper the printer.  
PR  
Check ink, select Resume and press  
the kbutton to resume printing. *  
Ink error.  
Printer error: check ink  
Replace ink, select Resume and  
Ink cartridge is empty. press the kbutton to resume  
PR  
Printer error: out of ink  
printing. *  
An error caused by the  
Select Cancel and press the k  
image file has  
PR  
Printer error: file corrupt  
button to cancel printing.  
occurred.  
* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.  
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Troubleshooting  
If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems  
below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.  
Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information.  
Display, Settings and Power Supply  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
Camera is off.  
Battery is exhausted.  
Standby mode for saving power: press the power switch  
or the shutter-release button.  
Monitor is blank.  
When flash lamp blinks red, flash is charging. Wait until  
charging has finished.  
Camera and computer are connected via USB cable.  
Camera and TV are connected via audio/video cable.  
Interval timer photography in progress.  
Adjust monitor brightness.  
Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.  
Monitor is hard to read.  
Battery is exhausted.  
Camera has turned off automatically to save power.  
Battery is cold.  
Camera turns off  
without warning.  
Pictures recorded before clock was set, and “Date not set”  
indicator blinks during shooting, will have time stamp of  
“00/00/0000 00:00”; movies and voice recordings will be  
dated “01/01/09 00:00.” Set the correct date and time  
using Date in the setup menu.  
Check camera clock regularly against more accurate  
timepieces and reset as required.  
Date and time of  
recording are not  
correct.  
No information  
displayed in monitor.  
Hide info is selected for Photo info of the Monitor  
settings option in the setup menu.  
Date imprint not  
available.  
Date has not been set.  
Dates cannot be imprinted in the following situations.  
When Museum or Panorama assist is selected for scene  
mode  
Date not appearing on  
pictures even when  
Date imprint is  
enabled.  
When Continuous or BSS is selected for Continuous  
Sport continuous mode  
When Blink proof for smile mode is set to On  
D mode  
Backup battery is exhausted; all settings were restored to  
their default values.  
Camera settings reset.  
Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, and allow  
battery to cool down before resuming use. After the lamp  
blinks for three minutes, the camera will turn off  
automatically, but you can also press the power switch to  
turn it off manually.  
Monitor turns off, and  
the power-on lamp  
blinks rapidly.  
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Troubleshooting  
Electronically Controlled Cameras  
In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the  
camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a  
strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery,  
then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your  
retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting the  
power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to  
internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data  
already recorded will not be affected.  
Shooting  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
When camera is in playback mode, press the A button.  
When menus are displayed, press the dbutton.  
Battery is exhausted.  
No picture taken when  
shutter-release button  
is pressed.  
When flash lamp blinks red, flash is charging.  
The intended subject is one with which autofocus does  
not perform well.  
Camera cannot focus.  
Pictures are blurred.  
Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto.  
Turn camera off and then on again.  
Use flash.  
Use high sensitivity mode to take pictures.  
Use vibration reduction and motion detection.  
Use D (Best Shot Selector).  
Use a tripod to stabilize the camera (use with the self-  
timer for best results).  
Bright specks appear in  
pictures shot using  
flash.  
Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Turn flash W (off ).  
Flash is W (off ).  
Some scene modes that cannot turn on flash are selected.  
Sport continuous mode is selected.  
The Blink proof setting is set to On for smile mode.  
D mode is selected.  
Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected for  
Continuous in shooting menu.  
Flash does not fire.  
Optical zoom cannot be  
used.  
Optical zoom cannot be used while recording movies.  
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Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu.  
Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations.  
-
When Scene auto selector, Portrait or Night  
portrait is selected for scene mode  
When smile mode is selected  
Digital zoom cannot be  
used.  
-
-
-
When Multi-shot 16 is selected for Continuous  
Before movie recording begins (digital zoom of up to  
2× can be applied while movies are being recorded)  
Image mode not  
Image mode cannot be adjusted when Multi-shot 16 is  
available.  
selected for Continuous.  
Off is selected for Shutter sound of the Sound settings  
option in the setup menu.  
Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected for  
Continuous in shooting menu.  
No sound when shutter  
is released.  
When Museum is selected in scene mode.  
Sport continuous mode is selected.  
D mode is selected.  
Do not block the speaker.  
Off is selected for AF assist in the setup menu.  
AF-assist illuminator turns off automatically in some scene  
modes.  
AF-assist illuminator  
does not light.  
Pictures appear  
smeared.  
Lens is dirty. Clean lens.  
Colors are unnatural.  
White balance does not match light source.  
The subject is dark, so shutter speed is too slow or ISO  
sensitivity is too high. Noise can be reduced by:  
Randomly spaced  
bright pixels (“noise”)  
appear in image.  
Use flash.  
Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting.  
Using a scene mode which has noise reduction ability.  
Flash is W (off ).  
Flash window is blocked.  
Subject is beyond flash range.  
Adjust exposure compensation.  
Use high sensitivity mode, or raise the ISO sensitivity.  
Subject is backlit. Use Backlight or change the flash  
mode to X (fill flash).  
Pictures are too dark  
(underexposed).  
Pictures are too bright  
(overexposed).  
Adjust exposure compensation.  
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Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
When V (auto with red-eye reduction) or “fill flash with  
slow sync and red-eye reduction” of the Night portrait  
scene mode is applied during shooting, In-Camera Red-Eye  
Fix may, in very rare cases, be applied to areas not affected by  
red-eye. Set a flash mode other than V (auto with red-eye  
reduction) and select a scene mode other than Night  
portrait, then shoot.  
Unexpected results  
occurred when flash is  
set to auto with red-eye  
reduction.  
Playback  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
File was overwritten or renamed by computer or another  
make or model of camera.  
Interval timer photography in progress.  
File cannot be played  
back.  
Cannot zoom in on  
picture.  
Playback zoom cannot be used with movies, small pictures,  
or cropped copies smaller than 320 × 240 pixels.  
Voice memos cannot be attached to movies.  
Voice memos cannot be attached to pictures taken by  
other cameras. Voice memos that are attached to the  
picture using other cameras cannot be played back on  
this camera.  
Cannot record voice  
memo.  
These options cannot be used with movies.  
These options cannot be used with pictures taken when  
16:9 is applied in the Image mode setting.  
Select picture that supports quick retouch, D-Lighting,  
crop or small picture.  
Pictures taken with another make or model of camera  
cannot be edited.  
Cannot use Quick  
retouch, D-Lighting,  
crop, or small picture  
options  
Other cameras may be unable to play back, or transfer to  
a computer, pictures edited with this camera.  
The Video mode setting in setup menu has not been set  
correctly.  
Memory card contains no pictures. Replace memory card.  
Remove memory card to play back pictures from internal  
memory.  
Pictures not displayed  
on television.  
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Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
The picture you want to display is sorted in another folder.  
Pictures or movies recorded by another camera, and  
pictures copied using Copy on another camera cannot be  
displayed in the auto sort mode.  
The recorded pictures  
are not displayed in  
auto sort mode.  
Pictures in the internal memory or memory card may not  
be displayed if overwritten on a computer.  
Up to 999 images can be added to each folder in the auto  
sort mode. If the desired folder already contains 999  
pictures, new pictures cannot be added.  
Icon settings for favorite  
folder revert back to  
default settings, or  
pictures that were  
Data in the memory card may not playback correctly if  
added to favorites are overwritten using a computer.  
not displayed during  
favorite pictures  
playback.  
Camera is off.  
Battery is exhausted.  
USB cable is not correctly connected.  
Camera is not recognized by the computer.  
Confirm that the operating system used is compatible  
with the camera.  
Computer is not set to launch Nikon Transfer  
automatically.  
Nikon Transfer does not  
start when camera is  
connected.  
For more information on Nikon Transfer, refer to help  
information contained in Nikon Transfer.  
Memory card contains no pictures. Replace memory card.  
Remove memory card to print pictures from internal  
memory.  
Pictures to be printed  
are not displayed.  
Paper size cannot be selected from the camera if the printer  
Cannot selectpaper size does not support the paper sizes used by the camera or the  
with camera.  
printer automatically selects the page size. Use the printer to  
select page size.  
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Specifications  
Nikon COOLPIX S630 Digital Camera  
Type  
Compact digital camera  
12.0 million  
/2.33-in. CCD; total pixels: approx. 12.7 million  
Effective pixels  
Image sensor  
Lens  
1
7× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens  
6.6-46.2mm (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle:  
37-260mm)  
Focal length  
f/-number  
f/3.5-5.3  
Construction  
9 elements in 6 groups  
Up to 4× (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle:  
approx. 1040mm)  
Digital zoom  
Image-sensor shift (still pictures)  
Electronic (movies)  
Contrast-detect AF  
Vibration reduction  
Autofocus (AF)  
Approx. 60 cm (2 ft.) to  
Macro mode: Approx. 2 cm (0.8 in.) to (zoom position at  
G mark)  
Focus range (from  
lens)  
Face priority, auto (9-area automatic selection), manual with 99  
focus areas, center  
2.7-in., approx. 230k-dot, wide viewing angle TFT LCD with anti-  
reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment  
Focus-area selection  
Monitor  
Frame coverage  
(shooting mode)  
Frame coverage  
(playback mode)  
Approx. 97 % horizontal and 97 % vertical  
Approx. 100 % horizontal and 100 % vertical  
Storage  
Media  
File system  
Internal memory (approx. 44 MB), SD (Secure Digital) memory cards  
DCF, Exif 2.2, and DPOF compliant  
Compressed: JPEG-Baseline compliant  
Movies: AVI  
File formats  
Sound files: WAV  
4000×3000 High (4000P)/Normal (4000)  
3264×2448 Normal (3264)  
2592×1944 Normal (2592)  
2048×1536 Normal (2048)  
1024×768 PC screen (1024)  
640×480 TV screen (640)  
3968×2232 16:9 (3968)  
Image size  
(pixels)  
1920×1080 16:9 (1920)  
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Specifications  
ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400  
Auto (auto gain from ISO 64 to 800)  
Fixed range auto (ISO 64 to 200, 64 to 400)  
Sport continuous mode, High sensitivity mode (ISO 640 to  
3200)  
ISO sensitivity  
(Standard output  
sensitivity)  
Exposure  
Metering  
256-segment matrix, center-weighted  
Programmed auto exposure with motion detection and  
exposure compensation (–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of /3 EV)  
Exposure control  
1
Range  
(ISO 100)  
[W]: 0.6 to 17.8 EV  
[T]: 1.8 to 18.8 EV  
Shutter  
Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter  
1
/1500-2 s  
1
1
Speed  
/4000 - /15 s (Sport continuous)  
4 s (Fireworks show scene mode)  
Aperture  
Electronically-controlled ND filter (–3 AV) selection  
Range  
2 steps (f/3.5 and f/10 [W])  
Self-timer  
Built-in flash  
Range (approx.)  
Can be selected from 10 and 2 seconds duration  
[W]: 0.6 to 5.5 m (2 to 18 ft.)  
(ISO sensitivity: Auto) [T]: 0.6 to 3.5 m (2 to 11 ft.)  
Flash control TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes  
Interface Hi-Speed USB  
Data transfer protocol MTP, PTP  
Video output  
I/O terminal  
Can be selected from NTSC and PAL  
Audio video output/digital I/O  
Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish,  
Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian,  
Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish,  
Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish  
Supported languages  
One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied)  
AC Adapter EH-62F (optional)  
Power sources  
Battery life*  
Approx. 220 shots (EN-EL12)  
Dimensions  
(W × H × D)  
Approx. 96.5 x 57.5 x 25.5 mm (3.8 × 2.3 × 1 in.) (excluding  
projections)  
Weight  
Approx. 140 g (4.9 oz) (without battery and SD memory card)  
Operating environment  
Temperature  
Humidity  
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)  
Less than 85 % (no condensation)  
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Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged  
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 operated at an ambient temperature of  
25 °C (77 °F).  
*
Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life  
of camera batteries. Measured at 23 ( 2) °C (73 ( 4) °F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash  
fired with every other shot, image mode set to I Normal (4000). Battery life may vary  
depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed.  
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12  
Type  
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery  
Rated capacity  
Operating temperature  
DC 3.7 V, 1050 mAh  
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)  
Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 32 × 43.8 × 7.9 mm (1.3 × 1.7 × 0.3 in.)  
Weight  
Approx. 22.5 g (0.8 oz) (excluding terminal cover)  
Battery Charger MH-65  
Rated input  
AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.08-0.05 A  
8–12 VA  
Rated capacity  
Rated output  
DC 4.2 V, 0.7 A  
Applicable batteries  
Charging time  
Nikon Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12  
Approx. 150 minutes when no charge remains  
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)  
Operating temperature  
Dimensions  
(W × H × D)  
Approx. 58 × 27.5 × 80 mm (2.3 × 1.1 × 3.1 in.)  
(excluding power cable)  
Length of power cable  
Weight  
Approx. 1.8 m (6 ft.)  
Approx. 70 g (2.5 oz) (excluding power cable)  
B Specifications  
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Supported Standards  
DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital  
camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera.  
DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows  
pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card.  
Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for  
Digital Still Cameras) version 2.2, a standard that allows information stored with  
photographs to be used for optimal color reproduction when images are output  
from Exif-compliant printers.  
PictBridge: A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and  
printer industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer  
without connecting the camera to a computer.  
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Symbols  
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F
M
H
N
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(except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be  
made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION.  
FX9A01(11)  
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