Nortel Networks Digital Camera S4000 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.  
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon  
product, to prevent possible injury.  
WARNINGS  
Turn off in the event of  
malfunction  
Should you notice smoke or an  
Do not use the camera or AC  
adapter in the presence of  
flammable gas  
Do not use electronic equipment in  
the presence of flammable gas, as this  
could result in explosion or fire.  
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.  
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  
Charging AC Adapter/AC adapter,  
be sure it is unplugged.  
If liquid from the damaged battery  
comes in contact with clothing or  
skin, rinse immediately with plenty  
of water.  
Observe the following  
precautions when handling  
the Charging AC Adapter  
Keep dry. Failure to observe this  
precaution could result in fire or  
electric shock.  
Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion  
Battery EN-EL10 (supplied). Charge  
the battery inserting it into the  
camera and connecting the  
Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH-  
68P (AR) (supplied).  
When inserting the battery, do not  
attempt to insert it upside down or  
backwards.  
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 cable or go near  
the Charging AC Adapter during  
lightning storms. 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 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 Charging  
AC Adapter with wet hands. Failure  
to observe this precaution could  
result in electric shock.  
Do not use with travel converters or  
adapters designed to convert from  
one voltage to another or with DC-  
to-AC inverters. Failure to observe  
this precaution could damage the  
product or cause overheating or fire.  
Do not immerse in or expose to  
water.  
Return the battery to the battery  
case for transportation. 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.  
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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.  
Avoid contact with liquid  
crystal  
Should the monitor break, care should  
be taken to avoid injury caused by  
broken glass and to prevent liquid  
crystal from the monitor touching the  
skin or entering the eyes or mouth.  
Handle moving parts with  
care  
Be careful that your fingers or other  
objects are not pinched by the lens  
cover or other moving parts.  
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  
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.  
instruments of the hospital.  
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  
one meter (3 ft. 4 in.) from the subject.  
Do not operate the flash with  
the flash window touching a  
person or object  
Failure to observe this precaution  
could result in burns or fire.  
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Notices  
Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.  
Federal Communications  
Commission (FCC) Radio  
Frequency Interference Statement  
This equipment has been tested and  
found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part  
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful  
CAUTIONS  
Modifications  
The FCC requires the user to be  
notified that any changes or  
interference in a residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses, and  
can radiate radio frequency energy  
and, if not installed and used in  
modifications made to this device that  
are not expressly approved by Nikon  
Corporation may void the user’s  
authority to operate the equipment.  
accordance with the instructions, may  
cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not  
occur in a particular installation. If this  
equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined  
by turning the equipment off and on,  
the user is encouraged to try to correct  
the interference by one or more of the  
following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving  
antenna.  
Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an  
outlet on a circuit different from that  
to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an  
experienced radio/television  
technician for help.  
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.  
Nikon Inc.,  
1300 Walt Whitman Road  
Melville, New York 11747-3064  
USA  
Tel: 631-547-4200  
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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)........................................................................................................................................60  
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Introduction  
About This Manual  
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S4000 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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C
D
before use, to prevent damage to  
the camera.  
when using the camera.  
This icon marks notes, information  
that should be read before using  
the camera.  
This icon indicates that more  
information is available elsewhere  
in this manual.  
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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 on a computer monitor appear in bold.  
Screen Samples  
In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so  
that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.  
Illustrations and Screen Display  
Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display.  
C Internal Memory and Memory Cards  
Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on removable  
memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and  
delete, playback and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card. The  
memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or accessed for  
picture storage, deletion, or viewing.  
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Information and Precautions  
Life-Long Learning  
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education,  
continually updated information is available online at the following sites:  
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. Visit the site below for  
contact information:  
http://imaging.nikon.com/  
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories  
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic  
circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC  
Adapter and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are  
engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic  
circuitry.  
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY  
VOID YOUR 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  
Holographic seal:  
leaking.  
Identifies this device as an  
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local  
authentic Nikon product.  
authorized Nikon dealer.  
Before Taking Important Pictures  
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on  
a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable  
for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.  
About the Manuals  
No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,  
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 (A 140). 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  
Lens cover closed  
Zoom control..................................................29  
f: wide .........................................................29  
g: tele ..............................................................29  
h: thumbnail playback......................77  
i: playback zoom....................................79  
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Lens .........................................................159, 174  
Self-timer lamp...............................................44  
AF-assist illuminator.................................147  
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1
7
8
9
Built-in microphone......................103, 119  
Lens cover ......................................................157  
Eyelet for camera strap................................ 7  
2
3
Shutter-release button..............................30  
Built-in flash......................................................42  
Power switch/power-on lamp  
.......................................................................26, 149  
4
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Parts of the Camera  
1
2
3
4
Opening the  
connector cover  
Charge lamp......................................... 19, 131  
Flash lamp.........................................................43  
7
8
9
Battery chamber............................................16  
1
Battery-chamber/  
memory card slot cover ...................16, 24  
2 A(shooting mode) button.............6, 46  
3
4
5
6
c (playback) button ................... 6, 32, 80  
Monitor/touch panel .................................10  
Battery latch............................................. 16, 17  
Memory card slot .........................................24  
Speaker ................................................. 104, 123  
10 Tripod socket  
USB/audio/video output connector  
11  
..........................................................124, 127, 133  
12 Connector cover...................124, 127, 133  
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Basic Operations  
The A(Shooting Mode) Button  
Press the Abutton in playback mode to enter  
shooting mode.  
Press the Abutton in shooting mode to display  
the shooting-mode selection menu and switch  
shooting modes (A 46).  
The c (Playback) Button  
Press the c button in shooting mode to enter  
playback mode.  
Press the c button in playback mode to display  
the playback-mode selection menu and switch  
playback modes (A 80).  
If the camera is turned off, hold down the c  
button to turn the camera on in playback mode.  
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Basic Operations  
Shutter-release Button  
The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and  
exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel  
resistance. 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  
Press the  
shutter-release  
button halfway  
to set focus and  
exposure  
shutter-release  
button the rest  
of the way down  
to take picture  
Attaching the Camera Strap  
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Operating the Touch Panel  
The monitor on the COOLPIX S4000 is a touch panel display. Use a finger or the  
supplied stylus to operate the touch panel.  
Tapping  
Tap the touch panel.  
Use this operation to:  
Select icons or other controls  
Select pictures in thumbnail playback mode (A 77)  
Perform touch shutter (A 34), touch AF/AE (A 37),  
or subject tracking (A 40) operations  
Start/end recording movies (A 119)  
Dragging  
Drag your finger across the touch panel.  
Use this operation to:  
Scroll through pictures in full-frame playback mode  
(A 32)  
Move the visible portion of a picture enlarged with  
playback zoom (A 79)  
Use sliders to adjust exposure compensation (A 52)  
or other settings  
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Operating the Touch Panel  
Using the Stylus  
Use the stylus for operations, such as when using the  
paint option (A 107) or the draw option (A 69), that  
require more precision than using a finger is possible.  
Attaching the Stylus  
Attach the stylus to the strap as shown.  
B Notes on the Touch Panel  
Do not press on the touch panel with pointed objects other than the supplied stylus.  
Do not apply unnecessary pressure to the touch panel.  
B Notes on Tapping/Dragging  
The camera may not respond if your finger is left in one place too long.  
The camera may not respond if the followings are made.  
- Bounce your finger off the display  
- Drag your finger over too short a distance  
- Stroke the display too lightly  
- Move your finger too quickly  
B Notes on the Touch Panel  
Keep the stylus out of reach of small children.  
Do not carry the camera by the stylus. The stylus may slip off the strap and the camera may fall.  
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Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations  
Shooting (Operation Controls)  
Tap the following controls to change settings.  
The controls available and indicators displayed vary with information display  
on/off, shooting mode and the current camera settings.  
1
2
3
4
6
7
5
Hue adjustment (in Food scene  
mode) ..................................................................66  
5
6
7
1
2
Flash mode ..................................................42  
Self-timer.......................................................44  
Macro mode................................................45  
Touch shooting  
w Touch shutter .....................................34  
x Touch AF/AE........................................37  
y Subject tracking ................................40  
a Touch AF/AE cancellation...........37  
3
4
F
A
Menu................................................................14  
Information display setting  
C Information Display Setting  
Tap A to toggle the information display on and off in the following order. Monitor displays with the  
information display on are used for explanation purposes in this manual.  
Information display on  
Framing grid  
Information display off  
11  
11  
The view through the lens,  
operation controls, and shooting  
information are displayed.  
A framing grid (displayed only  
in (auto) mode) to help  
frame pictures is displayed.  
A
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Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations  
Shooting (Other Indicators)  
The following monitor display shows the current settings applied from the  
shooting menu (A 47) as well as the active focus area.  
The indicators displayed vary with current camera settings and shooting mode.  
1
2
3
4
5 6 7  
8
9
25  
24  
10  
11  
12 13  
14  
15  
23  
16  
22  
21  
Start  
999  
a
999  
9999  
1
1
00  
00  
b
20 19 18 17  
1
2
Shooting mode*.................26, 59, 72, 119  
Continuous shooting mode, BSS..........53  
14  
15  
Date imprint.............................................144  
Image mode................................................48  
F
3
4
5
Macro mode................................................45  
Zoom indicator...................................... 29, 45  
Movie options .........................................121  
B
a Number of exposures remaining  
Battery level indicator ...........................26  
16 (still pictures)...............................................26  
s
b Movie length............................................119  
C
6
7
Motion detection.................................. 146  
17  
r
Internal memory indicator .................27  
Electronic VR icon................................. 145  
18  
Exposure compensation value........52  
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Skin softening.............................................74  
Smile timer...................................................74  
Blink proof ....................................................74  
19 Subject tracking start indicator............40  
E
z
9
20  
ISO sensitivity......................................43, 54  
21 Focus area (subject tracking mode)....40  
22 Focus area (touch AF/AE)........................37  
23 Focus area (face priority)..................30, 55  
24 Focus area (center)......................................55  
25 Focus area (auto) ..................................30, 55  
10  
11  
White balance mode.............................50  
12 “Date not set” indicator ......................... 163  
13 Travel destination icon .......................... 141  
* Indicators displayed vary with current shooting mode.  
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Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations  
Playback (Operation Controls)  
Tap the following controls to switch between monitor displays, or delete or edit  
pictures.  
The controls available and indicators displayed vary with information display  
on/off, the picture played back and the current camera settings.  
2
3
4
5
6
1
A
D
1
2
3
Information display setting  
Editing (still pictures)  
.............................................81, 102, 103, 105  
B
4
G
Display previous picture......................32  
X
Volume..............................................104, 123  
Crop...............................................................118  
R
Movie playback ......................................123  
C
E
Display subsequent picture...............32  
5
Delete..............................................................33  
F
6
Menu................................................................14  
C Information Display Setting  
Tap A to toggle the information display on and off in the following order. Monitor displays with the  
information display on are used for explanation purposes in this manual.  
Photo information on  
Information off  
1 5/ 0 5/ 2 01 0 1 5: 30  
000 4 . J PG  
4
4
Picture, operation controls,  
and photo information are  
displayed.  
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Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations  
Playback (Information Display)  
The following monitor display shows information for the picture currently  
displayed.  
The controls and indicators displayed vary depending upon the picture played  
back and the current camera settings.  
1 2  
3
4 5  
15/05/2010 15:30  
0004 . J PG  
6
7
999  
/
999  
999 999  
a
/
9999 9999  
1
1
00  
00  
b
10 9  
8
1
1
2
3
4
Playback mode .....................32, 81, 88, 91  
File number and type............................. 162  
Date/time of recording.............................22  
Protect icon................................................... 100  
a Current frame number/  
total number of frames ........................32  
b Movie length............................................123  
7
8
C
Internal memory indicator .................27  
B
5
Battery level indicator ...........................26  
Image mode................................................48  
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w Print-order icon.....................................94  
g Skin softening icon.......................... 112  
a Quick retouch icon.......................... 110  
c D-Lighting icon.................................. 111  
d Paint icon............................................... 107  
b Color options icon ........................... 117  
P Stretch icon.......................................... 114  
O Perspective control icon .............. 115  
p Voice memo icon ............................. 104  
Small picture icon............... 116  
Movie options .........................................121  
Album icon in  
favorite pictures mode ...........................83  
2
10  
6
Category icon in  
2
auto sort mode ............................................88  
1
2
Indicators displayed vary with current playback mode.  
The icon for the selected album or category in auto sort mode currently selected in  
playback mode is displayed.  
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Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations  
The Menu Screen  
Tap F to display the menu for the selected mode.  
Tap a tab at the top of the menu screen to switch to the menu for that tab.  
Tap H to exit the menu.  
Displayed when the menu  
contains two or more pages  
Display the setup menu  
Display the available  
menu in the current  
mode  
Display previous or  
subsequent page  
Image mode  
White  
balance  
Display the help screen  
(A 15)  
Exposure  
comp.  
Continuous  
ISO  
AF area  
sensitivity  
mode  
Exit the menu and return  
to shooting or playback  
mode  
Autofocus mode  
Autofocus  
mode  
Single AF  
Full-time AF  
Return to the  
previous  
screen  
Tap the menu item to  
proceed to the next set of  
Tap the option to apply  
the selection  
options  
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Main Display of the Monitor/Touch Panel and Basic Operations  
Help Display  
Tap the control when u is displayed in the monitor to display the help selection  
screen. Tap a menu item or option to view a description of that feature or setting.  
Tap J to return to the previous screen.  
White balance  
For accurate color reproduction,  
choose a setting that matches  
the light source.  
Image mode  
White  
balance  
Image mode  
White  
balance  
Exposure  
comp.  
Continuous  
Exposure  
comp.  
Continuous  
ISO  
sensitivity  
AF area  
mode  
ISO  
sensitivity  
AF area  
mode  
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First Steps  
Inserting the Battery  
Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 (supplied) into the camera.  
Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low  
1
2
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot  
cover.  
Insert the battery.  
Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals  
are oriented correctly as shown on the label at the battery  
chamber opening, and insert the battery.  
Use the battery to push the orange battery latch up (  
)
1
as the battery is inserted ( ).  
2
When the battery is fully inserted, the battery latch will  
lock it in place.  
B Inserting the Battery  
Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could  
damage the camera. Be sure to check that the battery is in  
the correct orientation.  
3
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot  
cover.  
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Inserting the Battery  
Removing the Battery  
Turn the camera off (A 21) and make sure that the  
power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before  
opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.  
To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/  
memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery  
latch in the direction indicated by the arrow ( ). The  
1
battery can then be removed by hand ( ).  
2
Note that the battery may become hot during use;  
observe due caution when removing the battery.  
B Notes on the Battery  
Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery”  
(A 158), before using the battery.  
If the battery is not used for an extended period, recharge it at least once every six months and run  
it flat before returning it to storage.  
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Charging the Battery  
Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 inserted into the  
camera, by connecting the supplied Charging AC Adapter EH-68P to the camera  
via the supplied USB Cable UC-E6, and then plugging the Charging AC Adapter  
into an electrical outlet.  
1
Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P.  
If a plug adapter* is included, attach the plug adapter to the plug  
on the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is  
securely held in place. Once the two are connected, attempting to  
forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.  
* The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or  
region in which the camera was purchased.  
For Customers in Argentina  
If the camera was purchased in Argentina, the shape of the  
Charging AC Adapter EH-68P (AR) differs from that supplied in  
other countries, and a plug adapter is not included. Proceed to step  
2.  
EH-68P (AR)  
2
3
Be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off.  
Be sure to insert the battery into the camera (A 16) and turn off the camera (A 21).  
Use the supplied USB cable to connect the Charging AC Adapter to the  
camera.  
USB cable  
B Connecting the Cable  
When connecting the cable, be sure that the camera connector is properly oriented. Do not use  
force when connecting the cable to the camera. When disconnecting the cable, do not pull the  
connector at an angle.  
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Charging the Battery  
4
Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical  
outlet.  
The charge lamp slowly blinks green to indicate that the battery is  
charging.  
About two hours and ten minutes are required to charge a fully  
exhausted battery.  
The following chart explains charge lamp  
status when the camera is plugged into the  
electrical outlet.  
Charge lamp  
Description  
Blinks slowly (green)  
Battery charging.  
Battery not charging. When charging is complete, the  
charge lamp stops blinking green and turns off.  
Off  
The ambient temperature is not suited to charging.  
Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature  
of 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F).  
The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly  
connected, or there is a problem with the battery.  
Disconnect the USB cable or unplug the Charging AC  
Adapter and correctly connect it again, or change the  
battery.  
Flickers (green)  
5
Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and  
then disconnect the USB cable.  
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Charging the Battery  
B Notes on Charging AC Adapter  
The Charging AC Adapter EH-68P is for use only with compatible devices. Do not use with another  
make or model of device.  
Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the Charging AC Adapter on page iii and the section,  
“The Battery” (A 158), before use.  
The Charging AC Adapter EH-68P can be used with AC power sources of 50/60 Hz and 100-240 V.  
To use the charging AC adapter abroad, be sure to use a power adapter (available commercially)  
where necessary. Check beforehand with your travel agent regarding the necessity for power  
adapter plugs.  
The Charging AC Adapter EH-68P is for charging the battery inserted into the camera. When the  
camera is connected to an electrical outlet with the Charging AC Adapter, the camera cannot be  
turned on.  
Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than Charging  
AC Adapter EH-68P or USB-AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in  
overheating or in damage to the camera.  
C Note on AC Power Supply  
If the AC Adapter EH-62D (available separately; A 160) is used, power is supplied to the camera  
from an electrical outlet and taking pictures and playing back pictures are available with this  
camera.  
Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than EH-62D.  
Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.  
D Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger  
Connecting the COOLPIX S4000 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-  
EL10 (A 126, 152).  
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10 can also be charged using the Battery Charger MH-63  
(available separately; A 160).  
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Charging the Battery  
Turning On and Off the Camera  
To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The  
power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the  
monitor will turn on.  
To turn off the camera, press the power switch again.  
When the camera is turned off, both the power-on  
lamp and monitor will turn off.  
If the camera is turned off, hold down the c button to turn the camera on in  
playback mode (A 33).  
C Power Saving Function (Auto Off)  
If no operations are performed for a while, the monitor will turn off automatically, the camera will  
enter standby mode, and the power-on lamp will blink. If no operations are performed for another  
three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.  
If no operations are performed for about a minute (default setting) in shooting or playback mode,  
the camera will enter standby mode.  
When the monitor has turned off in standby mode (the power-on lamp is blinking), press the  
following button to reactivate it.  
Power switch, shutter-release button, Abutton, or c button  
The time allowed to elapse from before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from  
the Auto off option (A 149) in the setup menu (A 138).  
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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
2
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.  
Tap the desired language.  
Language  
Čeština  
If the desired language is not displayed, tap A or B to  
view other language options.  
Dansk  
English  
Deutsch  
Español  
Français  
Ελληνικά  
Indonesia  
For more information about operating the touch panel,  
.
3
Tap Yes.  
Date  
If No is tapped, the date and time will not be set.  
Set time and date?  
Yes  
No  
4
Tap C or D to select your home time zone  
London  
Casablanca  
D Daylight Saving Time  
If daylight saving time is in effect, tap p in the time zone selection  
screen displayed in step 4 to turn on the daylight saving time  
option.  
London  
Casablanca  
When the daylight saving time option is enabled, W is displayed at  
the top of the monitor. To turn off the daylight saving time option,  
tap p again.  
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Setting Display Language, Date and Time  
5
6
7
Tap B or C to choose the order in which the  
day, month and year are displayed.  
Date  
DMY  
00  
00  
01  
01  
2010  
Edit the date and time.  
Date  
DMY  
Tap the desired item and B or C to edit the highlighted  
item.  
00  
00  
01  
01  
2010  
Tap I.  
Date  
DMY  
The settings are applied and monitor display exits to  
shooting mode.  
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30  
15  
05  
2010  
D Changing and Imprinting the Date and Time  
Select Date from the Date item (A 141) in the setup menu (A 138) to change the current date  
and time and follow the procedure described in step 5 above.  
Select Time zone from the Date item (A 141) in the setup menu to change the time zone and  
daylight saving time settings.  
To imprint the date on pictures, enable date imprint from the Date imprint option (A 144) in  
the setup menu after the date and time have been set.  
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Inserting Memory Cards  
Image, sound, and movie files are stored in the camera’s internal memory  
(approximately 45 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards  
(available commercially; A 161).  
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
Be sure that the power-on lamp and the  
monitor are 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 until it clicks into  
place.  
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.  
B Inserting Memory Cards  
Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards  
could damage the camera or the memory card. Be sure to  
check that the memory card is in the correct orientation.  
Removing Memory Cards  
Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off  
and confirm that the power-on lamp and monitor are  
off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover  
and press the card in ( ) to partially eject the card. The  
1
card can then be removed by hand. Do not attempt to  
remove the card at an angle ( ).  
2
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Inserting Memory Cards  
B Formatting Memory Cards  
If the message at right is displayed when the camera is turned on,  
the memory card must be formatted before use (A 150). Note that  
formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other 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?  
Tap Yes to format. When the confirmation dialog is displayed, tap  
Yes. To start formatting, tap OK.  
Yes  
No  
Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory  
card slot cover until formatting is complete.  
Be sure to use this camera to format memory cards previously used in other devices the first time  
they are inserted into the COOLPIX S4000 (A 150).  
B The Write Protect Switch  
Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch. When  
Write protect switch  
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.  
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:  
- Take out the battery or memory card  
- Turn off the camera  
- Disconnect the AC adapter  
Do not format the memory card using a computer.  
Do not disassemble or modify.  
Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shock.  
Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects.  
Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.  
Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles or areas exposed to high temperatures.  
Do not expose to humidity, dust, or corrosive gases.  
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Basic Photography and Playback: A(Auto) Mode  
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select  
A
(Auto) Mode  
This section describes how to take pictures in A(auto) mode, an automatic,  
“point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.  
1
2
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 also extend.  
Proceed to step 4 when A is displayed.  
Press the Abutton to display the  
shooting-mode selection menu.  
3
4
Tap Ain the monitor.  
Auto mode  
The camera enters A(auto) mode.  
Check the battery level and the number of  
exposures remaining.  
Battery level indicator  
Battery Level  
Monitor  
Description  
NO INDICATOR  
Battery fully charged.  
Battery low. Prepare to charge or  
replace the battery.  
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B
Number of exposures  
remaining  
N
Cannot take pictures. Recharge or  
replace with a fully charged  
battery.  
Battery  
exhausted.  
Number of Exposures Remaining  
The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the internal  
memory or memory card and image mode setting (A 49).  
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A(Auto) Mode  
Indicators Displayed in A(Auto) Mode  
Shooting mode  
A displayed in A(auto)  
mode.  
Motion detection icon  
The effects of subject  
movement and camera  
shake are reduced.  
11  
Image mode  
Internal memory indicator  
The combination of image  
quality (compression) and  
image size is displayed. The  
default setting is M 4000×3000.  
Indicates that images will be stored in the  
camera’s internal memory (approximately  
45 MB).  
When a memory card is inserted in the camera,  
C does not appear and images will be stored  
on the memory card.  
Tap A to change the information displayed in the monitor (A 10).  
When the monitor has turned off in standby mode to save power, press the  
following button to reactivate it (A 149).  
-
Power switch, the shutter-release button, or Abutton  
B Note on Touch Shutter  
At the default setting, the shutter can be released by simply tapping a subject in the monitor  
(A 34). Take care that you do not release the shutter accidently.  
D Functions Available in A(Auto) Mode  
The touch shutter (A 34), touch AF/AE (A 37), or subject tracking (A 40) function can be  
enabled.  
The flash mode (A 42) can be adjusted, the self-timer (A 44) and macro mode (A 45) can be  
applied.  
Tapping F to specify settings for all shooting menu items (A 47) according to the shooting  
conditions.  
D Motion Detection  
See Motion detection (A 146) in the setup menu (A 138) for more information.  
D Electronic Vibration Reduction  
When the flash mode (A 42) is set to W(off) or Y(slow sync) with Electronic VR (A 145) in the  
setup menu set to Auto, the r icon may be displayed in the monitor. When r is displayed, the  
effects of camera shake may be pronounced under the current shooting conditions. In these  
situations, the camera reduces the effects of camera shake in pictures before recording them.  
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Step 2 Frame a Picture  
1
Ready the camera.  
Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your  
fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-  
assist illuminator, microphone, and speaker.  
When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn  
the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens.  
2
Frame the picture.  
At the default settings, a face recognized by the camera  
will be framed by a yellow double border (focus area).  
Up to 12 faces can be recognized. If more than one face is  
recognized, the face closest to the camera will be framed  
by a double border, and the others by a single border.  
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When taking pictures of subjects other than people, or  
framing a subject with which no face is recognized, a focus area will not be displayed.  
Frame the picture so that the intended subject is at or near the center of the frame.  
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Step 2 Frame a Picture  
Zoom out Zoom in  
Using the Zoom  
Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate  
the zoom control to g to zoom in so that the subject  
fills a larger area of the frame, or f to zoom out, thus  
increasing the area visible in the frame.  
A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor  
when the zoom control is rotated.  
Optical Digital  
zoom  
zoom  
Digital Zoom  
When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating  
and holding the zoom control at g triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified  
up to 4× the maximum optical zoom ratio.  
The camera focuses at the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed  
when digital zoom is in effect.  
Maximum  
optical zoom  
Digital zoom  
enabled  
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 (A 48) and  
digital zoom magnification.  
Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond V when taking still pictures. When zoom is  
increased beyond the V position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator turns yellow to  
indicate that interpolation is being applied. The position of V moves to the right as image size  
decreases, allowing for confirmation of the zoom positions at which shooting without interpolation  
is possible at the current image mode setting.  
Small image size  
Digital zoom can be disabled from the Digital zoom option (A 148) in the setup menu (A 138).  
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Step 3 Focus and Shoot  
1
Press the shutter-release button halfway.  
Focus is locked when the shutter-release button is  
pressed halfway.  
When a face is recognized, it is framed by the double  
border indicating the active focus area. When the subject  
is in focus, the double border turns green.  
1
250 F3.2  
Aperture  
Shutter speed  
When a face is not recognized, camera automatically  
selects the focus area (up to nine areas) containing the  
subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in  
focus, the active focus area glows green.  
1
250 F3.2  
Aperture  
Shutter speed  
When digital zoom is used, the focus area is not displayed  
and the camera focuses at the center of the frame. Once  
focus has been acquired, the focus indicator will glow  
green.  
Focus indicator  
When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the  
shutter speed and aperture value are also displayed.  
Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.  
While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator  
may blink red. This indicates that the camera is unable to focus. Modify the composition  
and press the shutter-release button halfway again.  
2
Press the shutter-release button the rest of  
the way down.  
The shutter is released and the 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 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.  
B Autofocus  
Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject  
may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator glows green.  
Subject is very dark  
Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the frame (e.g. the sun behind the subject  
makes that subject appear very dark)  
No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. a portrait subject, wearing a white shirt, is  
standing in front a white wall)  
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 (A 39). When focusing on another subject, be sure that the  
alternate subject is at the same distance from the camera as the intended subject while the shutter-  
release button is pressed halfway.  
B Note on Face Priority  
See AF area mode (A 55) or Face priority (A 56) for more information.  
C Touch Shutter  
At the default setting, the shutter can be released by simply tapping a subject in the monitor  
(A 34) rather than by pressing the shutter-release button. The Touch shutter option can be  
changed to the Touch AF/AE option, with which the camera locks focus and exposure without  
releasing the shutter, when a subject is tapped (A 37).  
C Blink Warning screen  
When the camera detects that portrait subjects may have blinked when a picture was taken in face  
priority mode with d Blink warning set to On, the blink warning screen (A 153) is displayed in  
the monitor.  
D AF-assist Illuminator and Flash  
If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (A 147) may light when the shutter-release  
button is pressed halfway, or the flash (A 42) may fire when the shutter-release button is pressed  
all the way down.  
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Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures  
Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode)  
Press the c (playback) button  
1 5/ 0 5/ 2 01 0 1 5:30  
0 00 4 . J PG  
4
4
A(shooting mode)  
button  
c (playback)  
button  
Internal memory indicator  
The last picture taken will be displayed in full-frame playback mode.  
Drag the current picture left or right to display the previous or subsequent picture. Previous or  
subsequent pictures can also be viewed by tapping B or C.  
Drag your finger quickly across half of the monitor or more to skip past the previous or  
subsequent five pictures. Tap the monitor to stop at a picture as it slides past.  
Display the previous  
picture  
Display the subsequent  
picture  
1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 0 1 5 : 3 0  
0 0 0 4 . JP G  
1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 0 1 5 : 3 0  
0 0 0 4 . J P G  
4
4
4
Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or  
internal memory.  
Press the Abutton or the shutter-release button to switch to shooting mode.  
When playing back pictures stored in the cameras internal memory, C is displayed. When a  
memory card is inserted in the camera, C is not displayed and images stored on the memory  
card are played back.  
Tap A to toggle displayed operation controls and information display on and off (A 12).  
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Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures  
Deleting Pictures  
1
Tap E to delete the picture currently  
displayed in the monitor.  
1 5/ 05/ 201 0 1 5:30  
0004. J PG  
4
4
2
Tap Yes.  
Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.  
To exit without deleting the picture, tap No.  
Erase 1 image?  
Yes  
No  
C Operations Available in Playback Mode  
C Pressing the c Button to Turn On the Camera  
When the camera is off, holding down the c button will turn the camera on in playback mode. The  
lens will not extend.  
C Viewing Pictures  
When pictures in which a face was recognized during shooting (A 56) are displayed in full-frame  
playback mode, depending upon the orientation of the recognized face, the pictures may be  
automatically rotated for playback display (excluding pictures that were shot using Continuous,  
BSS and Multi-shot 16; A 53).  
When the monitor has turned off in standby mode to save power, press the following button to  
reactivate it (A 149).  
- The power switch, shutter-release button, or c button  
D Deleting Multiple Pictures  
Multiple pictures can be deleted from the Delete option (A 98) in the playback menu (A 93), the  
favorite pictures menu (A 85), the auto sort menu (A 90), or the list by date menu (A 92).  
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Tapping the Monitor to Release the Shutter (Touch Shutter)  
Pictures can be taken by simply tapping the monitor.  
When w (default setting) is displayed for the touch  
shooting indicator, proceed to step 3.  
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1
2
3
Tap the touch shooting icon.  
The touch shooting menu is displayed in the monitor.  
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Tap r (Touch shutter).  
w is displayed at right in the monitor in shooting mode.  
Touch shutter  
Tap the desired subject to take a picture.  
Do not use force when tapping the monitor as this may  
cause slight movement of the camera, resulting in  
blurred pictures.  
When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses at the  
center of the frame.  
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The shutter-release button can also be used when the  
touch shutter option is selected.  
If X is displayed when the monitor is tapped, the  
shutter cannot be released. Tap an area within X or a  
border displayed when the camera recognizes a face.  
11  
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Tapping the Monitor to Release the Shutter (Touch Shutter)  
B Notes on Touch Shutter  
When taking pictures with Continuous or BSS in Continuous setting (A 53) enabled, or in  
Sports or Museum scene mode (A 59), use the shutter-release button to take pictures. Only  
one picture can be taken at a time using the touch shutter function.  
Prevent shooting with accidental tapping of the monitor in A(auto) mode and some scene  
modes by changing the touch shooting setting to Touch AF/AE (A 37). At this setting, the  
shutter is not released when the monitor is tapped.  
In some rare cases, shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected, the  
subject may not be in focus (A 31).  
When a subject displayed in the monitor is tapped with the self-timer (A 44) enabled, the  
camera locks focus and releases the shutter after ten or two seconds.  
C Shooting Modes That Support Touch Shutter  
Touch shutter can be enabled in shooting modes other than A(auto) mode as well. Touch shutter  
operation differs according to the current shooting mode as follows.  
Shooting mode  
Touch shutter operation  
A(auto) mode (A 26),  
Sports, Party/indoor,  
Beach/snow, Close-up, Food,  
Museum, Copy, and Backlight  
scene modes (A 59)  
Tap the intended subject. Focus and exposure are set for the  
area tapped. When the camera recognizes more than one  
face, tap a face framed by a single border to set focus and  
exposure for that face.  
When the camera recognizes a face, focus and exposure are  
set for the area framed by the double border. When the  
camera recognizes more than one face, tap a face framed  
by a single border to set focus and exposure for that face.  
When no face is recognized, the camera focuses at the area  
tapped.  
Scene auto selector scene  
mode (A 59) and smart  
portrait mode (when Smile  
timer is set to Off; A 72)  
Only a border displayed by the face priority function can be  
selected. When the camera recognizes more than one face,  
tap a face framed by a single border to set focus and exposure  
for that face.  
Portrait and Night portrait  
scene modes (A 59)  
Landscape, Sunset,  
Focus and exposure are set for the same focus area used  
when pictures are taken by pressing the shutter-release  
(Features)” (A 62) for more information.  
Dusk/dawn, Night landscape,  
Fireworks show, and  
Panorama assist scene modes  
(A 59)  
Smart portrait mode  
(when Smile timer set to On;  
A 72)  
Touch shutter cannot be enabled. When the camera  
recognizes more than one face, tap a face framed by a single  
border to move the focus area to that face.  
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Tapping the Monitor to Release the Shutter (Touch Shutter)  
C Touch Shutter Function When Recording Movies  
Touch shutter is also available for movie recording. Movie recording can be initiated or stopped by  
tapping the monitor (A 119).  
C Touch Shooting Setting  
The touch shooting setting applied in A(auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after  
the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A(auto) mode is selected.  
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Tapping the Monitor to Focus (Touch AF/AE)  
The touch shooting setting can be changed from Touch shutter (default setting)  
to Touch AF/AE.  
Tap a subject in the monitor to select the area at which the camera focuses. Press  
the shutter-release button halfway to lock focus and exposure for the area tapped,  
and press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture.  
1
2
3
Tap the touch shooting control.  
The menu of the touch shooting setting is displayed in  
the monitor.  
11  
Tap s (Touch AF/AE).  
x is displayed at right in the monitor in shooting mode.  
Touch shutter  
Tap the subject at which the camera focuses.  
u or a double border will be displayed at the area  
tapped.  
When digital zoom is applied, the focus area cannot be  
selected.  
11  
To disable the focus area selection, tap a displayed at  
right in the monitor.  
If a position at which focus cannot be acquired is tapped,  
X will be displayed in the monitor. Tap another  
position inside X.  
11  
4
Press the shutter-release button to take a  
picture.  
Press the shutter-release button halfway to acquire focus  
and exposure and press it all the way down to release the  
shutter.  
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Tapping the Monitor to Focus (Touch AF/AE)  
B Note on Touch AF/AE  
In some rare cases, shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected, the  
subject may not be in focus (A 31).  
C Shooting Modes That Enable Touch AF/AE Function  
Touch AF/AE can be enabled in shooting modes other than A(auto) mode as well. Touch AF/AE  
operation differs according to the current shooting mode as follows.  
Shooting mode  
Touch AF/AE operation  
A(auto) mode (A 26), Sports,  
Party/indoor, Beach/snow,  
Close-up, Food,  
Focus and exposure are set for the area tapped.  
Museum, Copy, and Backlight  
scene modes (A 59)  
When the camera recognizes a face, only a face framed by a  
border can be selected. When the camera recognizes more  
than one face, tap a face framed by a single border to move  
the focus area to that face.  
Scene auto selector scene  
mode (A 59) and smart  
portrait mode (when Smile  
timer is set to Off; A 72)  
When no face is recognized, the camera focuses at the area  
tapped.  
Portrait and Night portrait  
scene modes (A 59),  
smart portrait mode (when  
Only a border displayed by the face priority function can be  
selected. When the camera recognizes more than one face,  
tap a face framed by a single border to move the focus area to  
Smile timer is set to On; A 72) that face.  
Landscape, Sunset,  
Dusk/dawn, Night landscape,  
Fireworks show, and  
Panorama assist scene modes  
(A 59)  
Focus area cannot be changed.  
C Touch Shooting Setting  
The touch shooting setting applied in A(auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after  
the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A(auto) mode is selected.  
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Tapping the Monitor to Focus (Touch AF/AE)  
D Taking Pictures of Subjects with Which Autofocus may not Perform as  
Expected  
When taking pictures of subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected (A 31), try  
pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or try the following techniques.  
1
2
3
4
5
Switch to A(auto) mode and select Touch AF/AE for the  
touch shooting setting.  
x is displayed at right in the monitor in shooting mode.  
Touch shutter  
Tap another subject that is as far from the camera as the  
desired subject.  
11  
Press the shutter-release button halfway.  
Confirm that the focus area glows green.  
Exposure is locked for the subject on which focus is  
acquired when the shutter-release button is pressed  
halfway.  
1/250  
FF33..22  
Continue holding down the shutter-release button halfway  
and recompose the picture.  
Be sure to maintain the same distance between the  
camera and the subject while the shutter-release button  
is pressed halfway.  
1/250  
FF33..22  
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to  
take the picture.  
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Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking)  
In A(auto) mode (A 26), the touch shooting setting can be changed from  
Touch shutter (default setting) to Subject tracking. Use this option to take  
pictures of moving subjects. Tap the subject on which the camera will focus. The  
focus area will automatically move to track the subject.  
1
2
3
Tap the touch shooting control.  
The menu of the touch shooting setting is displayed in  
the monitor.  
11  
Tap s(Subject tracking).  
y is displayed at right in the monitor in shooting mode.  
s(subject tracking) is not enabled in shooting modes  
other than A(auto) mode.  
Touch shutter  
Select a subject.  
Tap the desired tracking subject in the monitor.  
-
-
The subject is selected.  
When the border framing the subject glows red, the  
camera is unable to focus. Change the composition  
and try again.  
Start  
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If an area that does not contain a selectable subject is  
tapped, X will be displayed in the monitor. Tap a subject within X.  
When the subject is selected, a yellow focus area is  
displayed around that subject and the camera begins  
tracking the subject.  
Tap another subject to change a subject to follow.  
To deselect the subject, tap a, displayed at right in the  
monitor.  
11  
If the camera cannot track the selected subject anymore,  
the focus area will disappear and the selection will be canceled. Select the subject again.  
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Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking)  
4
Press the shutter-release button to take a  
picture.  
The camera focuses on the focus area when the shutter-  
release button is pressed halfway. The focus area will  
glow green and focus will be locked.  
1/250  
FF33..22  
When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area will  
blink. Press the shutter-release button halfway again to  
focus.  
If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway while the focus area is not displayed,  
focus is set at the center of the frame.  
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to release the shutter.  
B Notes on Subject Tracking Mode  
Digital zoom is not available.  
Adjust zoom position and apply flash or menu settings before selecting the subject. If these  
settings are adjusted after the subject has been selected, subject selection will be canceled.  
It may be impossible to select the desired subject, or the camera may be unable to track the  
selected subject or may begin tracking a different subject, if the subject is moving rapidly, if there  
is a significant amount of camera shake, or if the camera recognizes a similar subject. The camera’s  
ability to accurately track the selected subject is also dependent upon the size and brightness of  
the subject.  
In some rare cases, subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected (A 31) may be  
out of focus despite the fact that the focus area glows green. In this situation, focus on another  
subject which is at the same distance from the camera as the intended subject while the shutter-  
release button is pressed halfway (A 39).  
There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that  
C Functions That is available in Subject Tracking Mode  
Flash mode (A 42) can be changed.  
Self-timer (A 44), and macro mode (A 45) is not available.  
C Touch Shooting Setting  
The touch shooting setting applied in A(auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after  
the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A(auto) mode is selected.  
Subject selection with subject tracking will be canceled when the camera is turned off.  
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Using the Flash  
When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of 0.5-4.5 m (1 ft. 8 in.-  
14 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 0.5-2.4 m (1 ft.  
8 in.-7 ft. 10 in.) at the maximum telephoto zoom position. The following flash  
modes are available.  
Auto  
U
V
W
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.  
Auto with red-eye reduction  
Reduce “red-eye” in portraits (A 43).  
Off  
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.  
Fill flash  
X
Flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and  
backlit subjects.  
Slow sync  
Y
U(auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.  
Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery.  
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture  
background at night or under dim lighting.  
Setting the Flash Mode  
1
Tap the flash mode control.  
The flash mode menu is displayed.  
11  
2
Tap the desired flash mode control.  
The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the  
top of the monitor.  
Flash mode  
When H is tapped, the menu will close and the monitor  
display will return to shooting mode without changing  
the flash mode.  
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Using the Flash  
B Shooting When the Flash Is Disabled (W) or Lighting Is Dim  
Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of  
camera shake.  
The E indicator is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity. Pictures taken  
when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.  
The noise reduction function may be activated with some shooting conditions such as dim  
lighting. More time than usual is required to record pictures to which noise reduction is applied.  
B Note on Using the Flash  
When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures.  
To reduce these reflections, set the flash to W(off).  
C The Flash Lamp  
The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter-  
release button is pressed halfway.  
On: Flash will fire when picture is taken.  
Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try  
again.  
Off: Flash will not fire when picture is taken.  
If the battery is low, the monitor display will turn off,  
and remain off, until the flash is fully charged.  
C The Flash Mode Setting  
The default flash mode setting varies with shooting mode.  
A(auto) mode: U(auto)  
Scene: varies with the selected scene mode (A 62)  
F(smart portrait): fixed at U(auto) when Off is selected for Blink proof; W(off) when On is  
selected for Blink proof (A 74)  
There may be functions with which the flash cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that Cannot  
Be Applied Simultaneously” (A 58) for more information.  
The flash mode setting applied in A(auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the  
camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A(auto) mode is selected.  
C Red-eye Reduction  
This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”).  
If the camera detects “red eye” while a picture is being recorded, the affected area will be processed  
to reduce red-eye before the picture is saved. Note the followings when shooting.  
More time than usual is required to record pictures.  
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 red-eye reduction  
processing; in these cases, choose another flash 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.  
This feature is useful for reducing the effects of camera shake that occurs when  
pressing the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is  
recommended.  
1
Tap the self-timer control.  
The self-timer menu is displayed.  
11  
2
Tap 10s or 2s.  
10s (ten seconds): Use on important occasions, such as  
weddings  
Self-timer  
2s (two seconds): Use to prevent camera shake  
The selected self-timer mode is displayed.  
Tap H to close the menu and return to shooting mode  
without changing the self-timer setting.  
3
4
Frame the picture and press the  
shutter-release button halfway.  
Focus and exposure will be set.  
1
250 F3.2  
Press the shutter-release button the  
rest of the way down.  
The self-timer starts, and the number of  
seconds remaining before the shutter is  
released is displayed in the monitor. The self-  
timer lamp blinks while the timer is counting  
down. About one second before the shutter is  
released, the lamp stops blinking and glows  
steadily.  
1
250 F3.2  
When the shutter is released, the self-timer will  
be set to OFF.  
To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press  
the shutter-release button again.  
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Macro Mode  
Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 8 cm (3.2 in.). Note  
that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than  
50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).  
1
2
3
Tap the macro mode control.  
The macro mode menu is displayed.  
11  
Tap o.  
The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.  
When H is tapped, the menu will close and the monitor  
display will return to shooting mode without changing  
the macro mode setting.  
Macro mode  
Rotate the zoom control to frame the picture.  
The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies  
depending on the zoom position. The camera can focus at  
the shortest distances when F and the zoom indicator  
glow green with the zoom indicator positioned to the left  
(wider angle) of G.  
At the zoom position one step to the right (telephoto) of the maximum wide-angle  
zoom position, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 8 cm (3.2 in.) to the lens. At  
the maximum wide-angle zoom position and G zoom position, the camera can focus  
at a distance of 20 cm (8 in.).  
C Autofocus  
When using A(auto) mode, if Autofocus mode (A 57) is set to Full-time AF, the camera focuses  
continuously until focus is locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Therefore, the  
sound of lens drive movement can be heard.  
When using other shooting modes of still pictures, Full-time AF is turned on automatically when  
macro mode is turned on.  
C The Macro Mode Setting  
The macro mode setting applied in A(auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the  
camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A(auto) mode is selected.  
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Selecting a Shooting Mode  
Select a shooting mode from A(auto), x(scene), F(smart portrait), and D  
(movie) modes.  
1
2
Press the Abutton in shooting  
mode.  
The shooting mode-selection menu is  
displayed.  
Tap the desired shooting mode control.  
Auto mode  
1
2
3
4
The camera enters the selected shooting mode.  
If the scene mode control (second control from the  
top) was tapped, tap the desired scene mode icon  
To return to the current shooting mode without  
switching shooting modes, press the Abutton or  
the shutter-release button.  
1
AAuto mode  
Pictures can be taken with an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended  
for first-time users of digital cameras. The subject tracking setting can be applied.  
Shooting settings such as continuous shooting can be applied from the shooting  
menu (A 47).  
2
3
4
xScene mode  
Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. In scene auto  
selector mode, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for  
simpler shooting.  
FSmart portrait mode  
The camera uses face priority to recognize human faces, and then automatically  
releases the shutter when a smile is detected. The skin softening option can be  
used to make skin tones of human faces displayed smoothly.  
DMovie  
Movie (with sound) can be recorded.  
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Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A(Auto) Mode)  
The following options can be set when shooting in A(auto) mode (A 26).  
Image mode  
Choose the image mode (combination of image size and compression rate) at which  
pictures are recorded. The image mode setting can also be modified from other  
shooting modes (except movie recording).  
White balance  
Match white balance to the light source.  
Exposure comp.  
Alter exposure to make pictures brighter or darker.  
Continuous  
Enable continuous shooting or BSS (best shot selector).  
ISO sensitivity  
Control the camera’s sensitivity to light.  
AF area mode  
Choose how the camera selects the focus area.  
Autofocus mode  
Choose how the camera focuses.  
Displaying the Shooting Menu  
Enter A(auto) mode (A 26).  
Tap F to display the shooting menu.  
Image mode  
White  
balance  
Exposure  
comp.  
Continuous  
ISO  
sensitivity  
AF area  
mode  
11  
Tap menu items to adjust settings.  
Tap H to exit the shooting menu.  
B Camera Settings That cannot be Applied Simultaneously  
Some functions cannot be enabled in conjunction with others (A 58).  
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Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A(Auto) Mode)  
Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size)  
A(auto) M F (Shooting menu) M Image mode  
Image mode refers to the combination of image size and image quality  
(compression) at which pictures are recorded. Choose the image mode best  
suited to the manner in which pictures will be used and the capacity of the  
internal memory or memory card. The higher the image mode setting, the larger  
the size at which it can be printed or displayed without appearing noticeably  
“grainy,” but limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded.  
Option  
Size (pixels)  
Description  
Higher quality than I suitable for enlargements or  
high-quality prints. The compression ratio is  
approximately 1:4.  
H 4000×3000P 4000 × 3000  
I 4000×3000  
4000 × 3000  
(default setting)  
Best choice in most situations. The compression ratio is  
approximately 1:8.  
R 3264×2448  
3264 × 2448  
2592 × 1944  
L 2592×1944  
Smaller size than I, R, or L, allows more pictures to  
be stored. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.  
M 2048×1536  
2048 × 1536  
1024 × 768  
Suited to display on a computer monitor. The  
compression ratio is approximately 1:8.  
N 1024×768  
Suited to full-screen display on a television with an  
aspect ratio of 4:3, or distribution by e-mail. The  
compression ratio is approximately 1:8.  
O 640×480  
640 × 480  
Pictures with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are taken. The  
compression ratio is approximately 1:8.  
P 3968×2232  
3968 × 2232  
The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and  
playback modes (A 11, 13).  
C Image Mode  
Changes made to this setting apply to all shooting modes (except movie recording).  
There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that  
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Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A(Auto) Mode)  
C Number of Exposures Remaining  
The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory  
and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ  
depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number  
may vary depending on the make of memory card, even when the memory cards have the same  
specified capacity.  
1
Internal memory  
(approx. 45 MB)  
Memory card  
2
Setting  
Print size (cm/in.)  
(4 GB)  
H 4000×3000P  
I 4000×3000  
R 3264×2448  
L 2592×1944  
M 2048×1536  
N 1024×768  
O 640×480  
5
505  
34 × 25/13 × 10  
34 × 25/13 × 10  
28 × 21/11 × 8  
22 × 16/8.5 × 6.5  
17 × 13/7 × 5  
11  
17  
1010  
1575  
28  
2565  
46  
4235  
134  
260  
14  
13500  
23000  
1370  
9 × 7/3.5 × 2.5  
5 × 4/2 × 1.5  
P 3968×2232  
34 × 19/13 × 7.5  
1
2
If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures  
remaining display shows “9999”.  
Print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi. Print sizes are calculated by dividing the  
number of pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, at  
the same image size, pictures 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: Shooting Menu (A(Auto) Mode)  
White Balance (Adjusting Hue)  
A(auto) M F (Shooting menu) M White balance  
The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source.  
The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with  
the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct  
sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this  
adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is  
known as “white balance.” For natural colors, choose a white balance setting that  
matches the light source before shooting. Although the default setting, Auto, can  
be used under most types of lighting, the white balance setting suited to a  
particular light source can be specified manually to achieve more accurate results.  
a
Auto (default setting)  
White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in  
most situations.  
b
Preset manual  
Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual  
lighting conditions. See “Preset Manual” (A 51) for more information.  
c
d
e
f
g
Daylight  
White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.  
Incandes.  
Use under incandescent lighting.  
Fluorescent  
Use under fluorescent lighting.  
Cloudy  
Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.  
Flash  
Use with the flash.  
At settings other than Auto, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the  
monitor (A 11).  
B Notes on White Balance  
There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that  
At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (W) (A 42).  
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Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A(Auto) Mode)  
Preset Manual  
Preset manual is effective with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources  
with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a  
red shade look as though they had been taken under white light).  
1
2
Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be  
used during shooting.  
Display the shooting menu (A 47), tap White  
balance to select b Preset manual, and tap  
White balance  
Auto  
I.  
Preset  
The camera zooms in.  
manual  
Daylight  
3
4
Frame the reference object in the measuring  
window.  
Preset manual  
Cancel  
To apply the most recently measured value for preset  
manual, tap Cancel.  
Measure  
Measuring window  
Tap Measure to measure a value for preset  
manual.  
Preset manual  
Cancel  
The shutter is released and the new white balance value is  
set. No picture is recorded.  
Measure  
B Note on Preset Manual  
A value for flash lighting cannot be measured with Preset manual. When shooting using the flash,  
set White balance to Auto or Flash.  
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Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A(Auto) Mode)  
Exposure Comp. (Adjusting Brightness)  
A(auto) M F (Shooting menu) M Exposure comp.  
Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from  
the value suggested by the camera to make pictures  
brighter or darker.  
Exposure compensation  
To make the picture brighter, tap D to apply positive  
(+) exposure compensation, and tap I.  
-
2
-
1
0
+
1
+
2
To make the picture darker, tap C to apply negative  
(–) exposure compensation, and tap I.  
Exposure compensation can also be applied or adjusted by dragging the slider.  
Exposure compensation can be set to values between –2.0 and +2.0 EV.  
When an exposure compensation value other than 0.0 is applied, the value is  
displayed with the H icon in the monitor.  
To exit without setting the exposure compensation, set the value to 0.0 and tap  
I.  
C Exposure Compensation Value  
Exposure compensation can be enabled in scene modes (except Fireworks show and Draw  
scene modes) and smart portrait mode.  
The exposure compensation value applied in A(auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory  
even after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A(auto) mode is selected.  
The exposure compensation value applied in any scene mode or smart portrait mode reverts to  
0.0 whenever another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off.  
D Using Exposure Compensation  
The camera tends to reduce exposure when the frame is dominated by brightly lit objects and to  
increase exposure when the frame is mostly dark. Positive compensation may therefore be required  
to capture the brilliancy of very bright objects that fill the frame (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 Options: Shooting Menu (A(Auto) Mode)  
Continuous  
A(auto) M F (Shooting menu) M Continuous  
Enable continuous shooting or BSS (best shot selector). The flash is disabled when  
Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16 is selected, and focus, exposure and white  
balance are fixed at the values determined with the first picture in each series.  
U
Single (default setting)  
One picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed.  
V
Continuous  
While the shutter-release button is held down, up to three pictures are taken at a  
rate of about 0.9 frames per second (at an Image mode setting of I 4000×3000).  
BSS (Best Shot Selector)  
D
The “best shot selector” is recommended when shooting with the flash off or the  
camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which inadvertent motion can result in  
blurred pictures. When BSS is on, the camera takes up to ten pictures while the  
shutter-release button is held down. The sharpest picture in the series is  
automatically selected and saved.  
W
Multi-shot 16  
Each time the shutter-release button is pressed, the camera  
takes 16 shots at a rate of about 30 fps and arranges them in a  
single image.  
Image mode is fixed at L (image size: 2560 × 1920 pixels).  
Digital zoom is not available.  
At settings other than Single, the indicator for the current setting is displayed in  
the monitor (A 11).  
B Notes on Continuous Shooting  
The frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode  
setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.  
There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that  
B Note on BSS  
BSS is effective when taking pictures of still subjects. BSS may not produce the desired results if the  
subject moves or the composition changes while the shutter-release button is held down.  
B Note on Multi-shot 16  
Smear (A 159) visible in the monitor when shooting with Multi-shot 16 enabled will be recorded  
with images. Avoiding bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights when  
shooting with Multi-shot 16 enabled is recommended.  
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Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A(Auto) Mode)  
ISO Sensitivity  
A(auto) M F (Shooting menu) M ISO sensitivity  
Sensitivity is a measure of the camera’s response to light. The higher the sensitivity,  
the less light is needed to expose an image. Although high ISO sensitivity settings  
are suited to pictures of moving subjects or those taken under dim lighting, high  
sensitivity settings are often associated with “noise”—randomly spaced, brightly  
colored pixels— concentrated in dark portions of images.  
Auto (default setting)  
Sensitivity is ISO 80 under normal conditions; when lighting is poor, the camera  
compensates by raising sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 1600.  
Fixed range auto  
Choose the range in which the camera automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity, from  
ISO 80-400 or ISO 80-800. The camera will not increase sensitivity beyond the  
maximum value in the selected range. Set the maximum value for ISO sensitivity for  
effective control over the amount of “grain” that appears in images.  
80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200  
Sensitivity is locked at the specified value.  
At the settings other than Auto, the current setting is displayed in the monitor  
(A 11). If Auto is selected and the sensitivity is raised above ISO 80, the E icon  
will be displayed (A 43). When Fixed range auto is selected, z and the  
maximum value of ISO sensitivity is displayed.  
B Notes on ISO Sensitivity  
There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that  
When the ISO sensitivity setting is set to any option other than Auto, Motion detection (A 146)  
is disabled.  
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Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode)  
AF Area Mode  
A (auto) M F (Shooting menu) M AF area mode  
Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus.  
When digital zoom is in effect, the camera always focuses at the center of the  
frame regardless of the specified setting.  
a
Face priority (default setting)  
When the camera recognizes a face, it focuses on  
that face. See “Face Priority” (A 56) for more  
information. If more than one face is recognized, the  
camera focuses on the face closest to the camera.  
When taking pictures of subjects other than people,  
or framing a subject with which no face is  
recognized, the AF area mode setting switches to  
Auto. When the shutter-release button is pressed  
halfway, the camera will automatically select the  
focus area containing the subject closest to the  
camera.  
11  
Focus area  
w
Auto  
When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway,  
the camera automatically selects the focus area  
containing the subject closest to the camera and the  
selected focus area (up to nine areas) will be  
displayed in the monitor. No focus area is displayed  
until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.  
11  
Focus areas  
y
Center  
The focus area is displayed at the center of the frame.  
When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway,  
the camera focuses on the subject at the center of  
the frame.  
11  
Focus area  
B Notes on AF Area Mode  
Subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected may be out of focus (A 31).  
When the touch shutter (A 34) or touch AF/AE (A 37) function is enabled, the focus area can be  
selected by tapping the monitor.  
When the subject tracking (A 40) function is enabled, the focus area moves to track the subject.  
There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See “Camera Settings that  
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Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A(Auto) Mode)  
Face Priority  
When the camera is pointed at a human face, face recognition, which the camera  
automatically recognizes that face and focus on it, starts. The face priority function  
is activated in the following situations.  
AF area mode (A 55) is set to Face priority  
In Scene auto selector (A 60), Portrait (A 62), and Night portrait (A 63)  
scene modes  
In smart portrait mode (A 72)  
1
Frame a picture.  
When the camera recognizes a face, that face is framed by  
a yellow double border.  
11  
When the camera detects more than one face, operation varies, depending upon the  
shooting mode, as follows.  
Faces framed by  
double border  
Number of faces that  
can be recognized  
Shooting mode  
A(auto) mode (face priority)  
The face closest to the  
camera  
* Other faces framed by  
single border.  
Up to 12  
Up to 3  
Scene auto selector, Portrait,  
Night portrait scene mode  
The face closest to the  
center of the frame  
* Other faces framed by  
single border.  
Smart portrait mode  
The camera focuses on the face framed by the double border. To select another face for  
focusing, tap a face framed by a single border. The border surrounding the selected face  
will change to a double border.  
2
Press the shutter-release button halfway.  
The camera focuses on the face framed by the double  
border. The double border will glow green once focus has  
been locked.  
When the camera is unable to focus, the double border  
will blink. Press the shutter-release button halfway again  
and focus.  
1/250  
FF33..22  
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down  
to take a picture.  
If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling in smart portrait  
mode, the Smile timer (A 74) is activated and the shutter is automatically released  
without the shutter-release button having been pressed.  
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Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A(Auto) Mode)  
B Notes on Face Priority  
If the camera is unable to recognize any faces when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway  
with AF area mode set to Face priority, the AF area mode setting automatically switches to  
Auto.  
If no faces are recognized when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in Portrait or Night  
portrait scene mode, or smart portrait mode, the camera will focus on the subject at the center of  
the frame.  
The camera may be unable to recognize faces in the following situations:  
- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed  
- When faces take up too much or too little of the frame  
When the frame includes more than one face, the faces recognized by the camera and the face on  
which the camera focuses depend upon a variety of factors, including the direction in which the  
faces are looking.  
In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the double border glows  
green (A 31). Should this occur, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several  
times, or refocus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the  
actual portrait subject (A 39).  
When pictures in which a face was recognized during shooting are played back in full-frame  
playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, depending upon the orientation of the recognized  
face, the pictures may be automatically rotated for playback display except pictures taken with  
Continuous, BSS, and Multi-shot 16 (A 53).  
Autofocus Mode  
A(auto) M F (Shooting menu) M Autofocus mode  
Choose how the camera focuses.  
A
Single AF (default setting)  
The camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway or the  
subject on the monitor is tapped (touch shutter, touch AF/AE).  
B
Full-time AF  
The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed down  
halfway. Use with moving subjects. The sound of lens drive movement will be heard  
while the camera focuses.  
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Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A(Auto) Mode)  
Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously  
Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions.  
Restricted  
function  
Setting  
Description  
Continuous  
(A 53)  
When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is  
selected, flash is disabled.  
Flash mode  
When Multi-shot 16 is selected, the Image  
mode setting is fixed at L (image size: 2560 ×  
1920 pixels).  
Continuous  
(A 53)  
Image mode  
Continuous  
ISO sensitivity  
When taking a picture using the self-timer, the  
continuous setting is fixed to Single.  
Self-timer (A 44)  
When Multi-shot 16 is selected, the ISO  
sensitivity setting is automatically specified  
according to the brightness.  
Continuous  
(A 53)  
Digital zoom  
(A 29)  
When digital zoom is applied, the camera focuses  
on the subject at the center of the frame.  
Touch shutter  
(A 31),  
Touch AF/AE  
(A 34)  
The camera focuses at the area tapped on the  
monitor.  
AF area mode  
When a subject has not been selected for  
tracking, or the camera loses the subject, the  
camera focuses at the center of the frame.  
Subject tracking  
(A 37)  
Continuous  
When shooting with Continuous, BSS, or Multi-  
(A 53)  
shot 16 enabled, electronic VR is disabled.  
Electronic VR  
ISO sensitivity  
When a setting other than Auto is selected for  
(A 54)  
ISO sensitivity, Electronic VR is disabled.  
Subject tracking  
When taking a picture using the subject tracking  
(A 37)  
function, Motion detection is disabled.  
Continuous  
(A 53)  
When Multi-shot 16 is selected, Motion  
detection is not enabled.  
Motion detection  
ISO sensitivity  
When an ISO sensitivity setting other than Auto  
(A 54)  
is selected, Motion detection is disabled.  
Continuous  
(A 53)  
When taking a picture using Continuous, BSS,  
or Multi-shot 16, Blink warning is disabled.  
Blink warning  
Digital zoom  
Continuous  
(A 53)  
When Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital zoom is  
not available.  
D More Information  
See “Digital Zoom” (A 148) for more information.  
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Shooting Suited to Scenes (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  
d Sports  
e Night portrait  
f Party/indoor g Beach/snow h Sunset  
i Dusk/dawn  
j
Night landscape  
k Close-up  
u
Food  
l Museum  
m
Fireworks show n Copy  
A Draw  
o Backlight  
p
Panorama assist  
Setting a Scene Mode  
1
Press the Abutton in shooting  
mode to display the shooting-mode  
selection menu and tap the scene  
mode control.  
The icon for the last scene mode selected is  
displayed. The default setting is d (Scene  
auto selector; A 60).  
Scene auto selector  
2
3
Tap the desired scene icon.  
For more information about features of scene modes, see  
Tap u to display the help selection screen. Tap a scene  
icon to view a description of that scene mode.  
Beach/snow  
Frame the subject and take a  
picture.  
1/250  
FF33..22  
C Functions Available in Scene Mode  
The touch shutter (A 34) can be enabled.  
Touch AF/AE (A 37) can be enabled in some scene modes.  
When F is tapped to display the C(scene) menu, the Image mode (A 48) and Exposure  
comp. (A 52) options can be adjusted. Changes made to these settings apply to all shooting  
modes (except movie recording).  
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Shooting Suited to Scenes (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 a picture is framed in x (Scene auto selector)  
scene mode, the camera automatically selects one of the following scene modes:  
Auto (general shooting) Portrait (A 62)  
Landscape (A 62)  
Night portrait (A 63) Night landscape (A 65) Close-up (A 65)  
Backlight (A 67)  
1
Press the A button in shooting  
mode to display the shooting-mode  
selection menu and choose x  
(Scene auto selector) scene mode  
Scene auto selector  
The camera enters scene auto selector scene  
mode.  
2
Frame the subject and take a picture.  
When the camera automatically selects a scene mode,  
the shooting mode icon changes to that for the scene  
mode currently enabled.  
d: Auto  
e: Portrait  
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f: Landscape  
g: Night landscape  
j: Backlight  
h: Night portrait  
i: Close-up  
Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure. When the subject is  
in focus, the active focus area glows green.  
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture.  
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Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode)  
B Notes on Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode  
Digital zoom is not available.  
Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. Should  
this occur, switch to A (auto) mode (A 26) or select the desired scene mode manually (A 59).  
C Focusing in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode  
When the camera recognizes a human face in scene auto selector scene mode, it focuses on that  
face. See “Face Priority” (A 56) for more information.  
When the shooting mode indicator d or i (close-up) is displayed, the camera automatically  
selects the focus area (up to nine areas) containing the subject closest to the camera as same as  
when Auto is selected for AF area mode (A 55).  
C Functions Available in Scene Auto Selector Scene Mode  
The touch shutter (A 34) or touch AF/AE (A 38) can be enabled.  
U (auto; default setting) and W (off) flash modes can be specified (A 42). When U (auto) is  
applied, the camera automatically selects the optimum flash mode for the scene mode it has  
selected. When W (off) is applied, the flash does not fire, regardless of shooting conditions.  
Self-timer (A 44) setting can be applied.  
Macro mode is disabled. Macro mode is only enabled when the camera selects Close-up scene  
mode.  
When F is tapped to display the C (scene auto selector) menu, the Image mode (A 48) and  
Exposure comp. (A 52) setting can be applied. Changes made to these settings apply to all  
shooting modes (except movie recording).  
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Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features)  
The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: m, flash mode  
(A 42); n, self-timer (A 44); p, macro mode (A 45).  
(A 60) for more information on scene auto selector scene mode.  
bPortrait  
Use this mode for portraits.  
When the camera recognizes a human face, that face will be  
framed by a yellow double border (focus area). See “Face  
If more than one face is recognized, the face nearest to the  
camera will be framed by a yellow double border (focus  
area) and the other faces will be framed by a single border.  
Tap the face framed by a single border to change the focus  
area to that face (A 34, 37).  
The camera softens skin tones (in up to three faces) by applying the skin softening  
function before recording pictures (A 73).  
If no faces are recognized, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the screen  
by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.  
Digital zoom is not available.  
m
V*  
n
Off*  
p
Off  
* Default setting can be modified.  
cLandscape  
Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.  
Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator  
(A 30) always glows green when the shutter-release  
button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the  
foreground may not always be in focus.  
AF-assist illuminator (A 147) does not light.  
m
W
n
Off*  
p
Off  
* Default setting can be modified.  
Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which O is indicated.  
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dSports  
Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action  
in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures.  
The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame  
and focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing  
the shutter-release button halfway. The area focused can be  
changed by the touch shutter (A 34) or touch AF/AE  
While the shutter-release button is held down, up to three pictures are taken at a rate of  
about 0.9 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to I 4000×3000.  
Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first  
picture in each series.  
AF-assist illuminator (A 147) does not light.  
The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the  
current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.  
m
W
n
Off  
p
Off  
eNight portrait  
O
Use this mode for portraits taken at sunset or at night. The flash  
fires to light the portrait subject while preserving background  
lighting to achieve a natural balance between the main subject  
and background ambience.  
When the camera recognizes a human face, that face will be  
framed by a yellow double border (focus area). See “Face  
If more than one face is recognized, the face nearest to the camera will be framed by a  
yellow double border (focus area) and the other faces by a single border. Tap the face  
framed by a single border to change the focus area to that face (A 34, 37).  
The camera softens skin tones (in up to three faces) by applying the skin softening  
function before recording pictures (A 73).  
If no faces are recognized, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the screen  
by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.  
Digital zoom is not available.  
1
2
m
V
n
Off  
p
Off  
1
2
Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.  
Other settings can be selected.  
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fParty/indoor  
Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor  
background lighting.  
Camera focuses on subject at the center of the frame. The  
area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A 34) or  
touch AF/AE (A 37).  
As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the  
camera steadily. Use of a tripod is recommended in dark  
surroundings.  
1
2
m
V
n
Off  
p
Off  
1
2
Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode may be used. The default setting can be  
modified.  
Default setting can be modified.  
gBeach/snow  
Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields,  
beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.  
Camera focuses on subject at the center of the frame. The  
area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A 34)  
or touch AF/AE (A 37).  
m
U*  
n
Off*  
p
Off  
* Default setting can be modified.  
hSunset  
O
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.  
Camera focuses on subject at the center of the frame.  
m
W*  
n
Off*  
p
Off  
* Default setting can be modified.  
Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which O is indicated.  
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iDusk/dawn  
O
Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before  
sunrise or after sunset.  
Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator  
(A 30) always glows green when the shutter-release  
button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the  
foreground may not always be in focus.  
AF-assist illuminator (A 147) does not light.  
m
W
n
Off*  
p
Off  
* Default setting can be modified.  
jNight landscape  
O
Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes.  
Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator  
(A 30) always glows green when the shutter-release  
button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the  
foreground may not always be in focus.  
AF-assist illuminator (A 147) does not light.  
m
W
n
Off*  
p
Off  
* Default setting can be modified.  
kClose-up  
Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range.  
The camera focused on the subject at the center of the frame.  
The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter  
(A 34) or touch AF/AE (A 37).  
Macro mode (A 45) is enabled and the camera automatically  
zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.  
The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom  
position. The camera can focus at the shortest distances when F and the zoom indicator  
glow green with the zoom indicator positioned to the left (wider angle) of G. At the zoom  
position one step to the right (telephoto) of the maximum wide-angle zoom position, the  
camera can focus on subjects as close as 8 cm (3.2 in.) to the lens. At the maximum wide-  
angle zoom position and G zoom position, the camera can focus at a distance of 20 cm  
(8 in.).  
The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release  
button halfway.  
As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily.  
m
U*  
n
Off*  
p
On  
* Default setting can be modified. Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at  
distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).  
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uFood  
Use when taking pictures of food.  
The camera focused on the subject at the center of the frame.  
The area focused can be changed by the touch shutter  
(A 34) or touch AF/AE (A 37).  
Macro mode (A 45) is enabled and the camera automatically  
zooms to the closest position at which it can focus.  
The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom  
position. The camera can focus at the shortest distances when F and the zoom indicator  
glow green with the zoom indicator positioned to the left (wider angle) of G. At the zoom  
position one step to the right (telephoto) of the maximum wide-angle zoom position, the  
camera can focus on subjects as close as 8 cm (3.2 in.) to the lens. At the maximum wide-  
angle zoom position and G zoom position, the camera can focus at a distance of 20 cm  
(8 in.).  
Hue can be adjusted with the slider displayed at bottom in  
the monitor. Drag the slider to right to make the image more  
reddish, or left to make it more bluish. The selected hue  
adjustment setting is stored in the camera’s memory even  
after the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time  
food scene mode is selected.  
The camera focuses continuously until focus is locked by  
pressing the shutter-release button halfway.  
As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily.  
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m
W
n
Off*  
p
On  
* Default setting can be modified.  
lMuseum  
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 at the center of the frame. The  
area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A 34)  
or touch AF/AE (A 37).  
BSS (best shot selector) can be enabled (A 53).  
As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily.  
AF-assist illuminator (A 147) does not light.  
m
W
n
Off*  
p
Off*  
* Default setting can be modified.  
Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with which O is indicated.  
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mFireworks show  
O
Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst  
of light from a firework.  
Camera focuses at infinity. The focus indicator (A 30)  
always glows green when the shutter-release button is  
pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the  
foreground may not always be in focus.  
AF-assist illuminator (A 147) does not light.  
m
W
n
Off  
p
Off  
nCopy  
Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or  
in print.  
Camera focuses on subject at the center of the frame. The  
area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A 34)  
or touch AF/AE (A 37).  
Use macro mode (A 45) to focus at short ranges.  
Colored text and drawings may not show up well.  
m
W*  
n
Off*  
p
Off*  
* Default setting can be modified.  
A Draw  
Write a memo or draw a picture on the touch panel display and save it as an image.  
m
n
p
oBacklight  
Use when light is coming from behind subject, throwing  
features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to  
“fill in” (illuminate) shadows.  
Camera focuses on subject at the center of the frame. The  
area focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A 34)  
or touch AF/AE (A 37).  
m
m
n
Off*  
p
Off  
* Default setting can be modified.  
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pPanorama 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 “Shooting for a Panorama” (A 70) for details.  
m
W*  
n
Off*  
p
Off*  
* Default setting can be modified.  
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Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode)  
Using the Draw Option  
Write a memo, or draw a picture, on the touch panel display and save it as an  
image. The image is saved at an image size setting of O 640×480.  
1
Press the Abutton in shooting  
mode to display the shooting-mode  
selection menu and choose A  
(Draw) scene mode (A 59).  
Scene auto selector  
2 Write a memo or draw pictures.  
Tap n to enlarge picture display by 3×, the optimum  
display size for writing text or drawing pictures. Tap A,  
D, B, or C to change the portion of the picture in the  
monitor. Tap o to return to the original display size.  
Tap I (pen) to write text or draw pictures, and tap J  
(eraser) to erase text or pictures (A 108).  
3
4
Tap I.  
Tap J, before tapping I, to undo the last operation  
applied using the pen or erase tool (up to the last five  
operations can be undone).  
Tap Yes.  
The memo is saved.  
Save OK?  
To cancel saving the memo, tap No.  
Yes  
No  
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Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode)  
Shooting for a Panorama  
The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. Use a tripod for the  
best results.  
1
Press the Abutton in shooting  
mode to display the shooting-mode  
selection menu and choose p  
(Panorama assist) scene mode  
Scene auto selector  
Panorama direction icons are displayed to  
show the direction in which pictures will be  
joined.  
2
Tap a direction icon.  
Select the direction in which pictures will be joined in the  
completed panorama; right (D), left (C), up (A) or  
down (B).  
A different direction can be selected by tapping a different  
panorama direction icon.  
11  
Apply flash mode (A 42), self-timer (A 44), and macro  
mode (A 45) settings with this step, if necessary.  
3
4
Take the first picture.  
One third of the picture will be displayed as  
translucent.  
11  
Take the next picture.  
Frame the next picture so that one-third of the  
frame overlaps the previous picture.  
Repeat this process until the necessary  
number of pictures have been taken to  
complete the scene.  
10  
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5
Tap H when shooting is complete.  
The camera returns to step 2.  
7
B Notes on Panorama Assist  
Flash mode, self-timer, and macro mode settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken.  
Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom, Image mode setting (A 48), or Exposure comp.  
(A 52) be adjusted after the first picture has been taken.  
Shooting for the panorama series is terminated if the auto off function (A 149) initiates standby  
mode during shooting. Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled  
to a longer setting is recommended.  
D R Indicator  
In Panorama assist scene mode, exposure, white balance, and focus  
for all pictures in a panorama are fixed at the values for the first  
picture in each series.  
When the first picture is taken, R is displayed to indicate that  
exposure, white balance, and focus are locked.  
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D Panorama Maker  
Install Panorama Maker from the supplied Software Suite CD. Transfer pictures to a computer  
(A 126) and use Panorama Maker (A 130) to join them in a single panorama.  
D More Information  
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Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode)  
At the default settings, the camera uses face priority to recognize human faces,  
and then automatically releases the shutter when a smile is detected (smile timer).  
The skin softening option can be used to smooth skin tones of human faces.  
1
Press the Abutton in shooting  
mode to display the shooting-  
mode selection menu and then tap  
F.  
Smart portrait  
The camera enters smart portrait mode.  
2
Frame a picture.  
Point the camera at the subject.  
When the camera recognizes a human face, a yellow  
double border (focus area) is displayed around that face.  
When focus is acquired on that face, the double border will  
turn green for a moment and focus is locked.  
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Up to three faces can be recognized. When the camera detects more than one face, the  
double border is displayed around the face closest to the center of the frame, and single  
borders around the others. When a face framed by a single border is tapped, the single  
border changes to a double border and the camera focuses on that face.  
3
4
The shutter is automatically released.  
If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, Smile timer  
(A 74) is activated and the shutter is automatically released.  
When the camera recognizes a face, the self-timer lamp (A 4) blinks. Immediately after  
the shutter is released, the self-timer lamp flickers. Each time the shutter is released, the  
camera again initiates face recognition and smile detection operations for continuous  
automatic shooting.  
Pictures can also be taken by pressing the shutter release button. The camera can focus  
on the subject at the center of the frame when faces are not recognized.  
When the shutter is released, the camera softens the subject’s skin to make it appear  
smoother and then records the image (Skin softening; A 74).  
Shooting ends.  
To stop automatic shooting of smiling faces, either turn the camera off, set Smile timer  
to Off, or press the Abutton and select another shooting mode.  
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Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode)  
B Notes on Smart Portrait Mode  
Digital zoom is not available.  
Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to recognize faces or detect smiles.  
B Notes on Skin Softening  
More time than usual may be required to save a picture when shooting with skin softening  
function.  
In some shooting conditions, facial skin tones may not be smoothed or parts other than face may  
be modified though the camera recognizes a face. If the desired results are not produced, set Skin  
softening to Off and shoot again.  
The skin softening level cannot be adjusted when the portrait or night portrait is selected in the  
scene mode.  
Skin softening can also be applied on recorded pictures (A 112).  
C Auto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode  
When Smile timer is set to On, the auto power off function (A 149) is activated and the camera  
turns off when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are  
performed.  
The camera does not recognize any faces.  
The camera recognized a face, but cannot detect a smile.  
C Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode  
The touch shutter (A 34) function can be enabled when Smile timer is set to Off.  
The touch AF/AE (A 37) function can be enabled.  
Flash cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On. When Blink proof is set to Off, flash mode  
(A 42) is set to U(auto) (can be modified).  
The self timer (A 44) options can be applied when Smile timer is set to Off.  
Macro mode cannot be used.  
Tap F to display F(smart portrait) menu and adjust Image mode, Skin softening, Smile  
timer, Exposure comp., and Blink proof (A 74).  
D More Information  
See “Autofocus” (A 31) for more information.  
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Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode)  
Smart Portrait Menu  
The following options can be applied in the smart portrait menu.  
Tap F (A 14) in smart portrait mode (A 72) to display the smart portrait menu  
and tap menu items to adjust settings.  
Image mode  
Adjust Image mode (A 48).  
Changes made to the image mode setting apply to all shooting modes (except  
movie recording).  
Skin softening  
Enable skin softening. When the shutter is released, the camera detects one or more  
human faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones  
before saving the picture.  
The degree of skin softening applied can be selected from High, Normal (default  
setting), and Low. When Off is selected, the skin softening function is disabled.  
The current setting can be confirmed by the indicator displayed in the monitor  
with shooting (A 11). No indicator is displayed when Off is selected. The effects  
of skin softening are not visible when framing pictures for shooting. Check the  
degree of skin softening performed in playback mode.  
Smile timer  
On (default setting): The camera uses face priority to recognize a human face, and  
then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected.  
Off: The camera does not release the shutter automatically with smile detection.  
Press the shutter-release button or tap the subject on the monitor to take a  
picture.  
When smile timer is enabled, an indicator is displayed in the monitor with  
shooting (A 11). No indicator is displayed when Off is selected.  
Exposure comp.  
Adjust Exposure comp. (A 52) with shooting in smart portrait mode.  
Blink proof  
When On is selected, the camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time  
a picture is taken. Of the two shots, one in which the subject’s eyes are open is  
saved.  
If the camera saved a picture in which the subject’s  
eyes may have been closed, the dialog shown at  
right is displayed for a few seconds.  
Flash cannot be used when On is selected.  
The default setting is Off.  
The current setting is displayed in the monitor  
(A 11). No indicator is displayed when Off is  
selected.  
A blink was detected in the  
picture just taken.  
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Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode  
Press the c(playback) button to enter playback mode  
and display pictures that have been taken (A 32).  
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The following operations are available in full-frame  
playback mode.  
4
4
Option  
Use  
Description  
A
Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to  
display 4, 9 or 16 picture thumbnails.  
View thumbnails  
f (h)  
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to  
enlarge the picture up to 10×.  
Playback zoom  
g (i)  
Tap  
to return to full-frame playback  
H
mode.  
Toggle displayed operation  
controls and information  
display on and off  
Tap A to toggle displayed operation  
controls and information display on  
and off.  
A
Tap B or C, or drag the picture to  
display previous or subsequent picture.  
Select a picture  
Edit pictures  
Drag your finger quickly across half of 32  
the monitor or more to skip past the  
previous or subsequent five pictures.  
B or C  
Tap D to display the retouch menu.  
Pictures can be added to or removed  
from albums.  
D
Tap R to play back the movie  
currently displayed.  
Playback movies  
R
E
F
Tap E to delete the picture currently  
displayed.  
Delete pictures  
Tap F to display the menu for the  
selected mode.  
Display playback menu  
Press the c button to display the  
playback-mode selection menu and  
change to favorite pictures, auto sort,  
or list by date mode.  
Switch to another playback  
mode  
Press the Abutton or the shutter-  
release button.  
Switch to shooting mode  
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Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode  
C Viewing Pictures  
When pictures in which a face was recognized during shooting (A 56) are displayed in full-frame  
playback mode, depending upon the orientation of the recognized face, the pictures may be  
automatically rotated for playback display except pictures taken with Continuous, BSS, and Multi-  
shot 16 (A 53).  
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Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback  
Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame  
10  
playback mode (A 75) to display pictures in “contact  
sheets” of thumbnail images.  
The following operations are available while thumbnails are displayed.  
To  
Use  
Description  
A
Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to  
increase the number of the picture  
thumbnails displayed: 4 9 16.  
Increase the number  
of pictures displayed  
f (h)  
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to decrease  
the number of picture thumbnails displayed:  
16 9 4. Rotate the zoom control to g (i)  
in 4-picture thumbnail display to return to  
full-frame playback mode.  
Decrease the  
number of pictures  
displayed  
g (i)  
Tap C or D, or tap the slider at the bottom  
of the screen.  
Scroll display  
Cor D  
Switch to full-frame  
playback mode  
Tap a picture.  
Tap E to select pictures for deletion. Tap the  
pictures to be deleted and tap I.  
Delete pictures  
E
Switch to shooting  
mode  
Press the A button or the shutter-release  
button.  
C Thumbnail Playback Mode Display  
When pictures marked using Print set  
(A 94) or Protect (A 100) are selected, the  
icons shown at right are displayed with them.  
Movies are displayed as film frames.  
10  
Protect icon  
Print set  
icon  
Film frames  
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C Thumbnail Display in Favorite Pictures and Auto Sort Mode  
When thumbnails are displayed in favorite pictures mode (A 81),  
the favorite pictures icon is displayed at right above the  
thumbnails.  
2
When thumbnails are displayed in auto sort mode (A 88), the  
pictures’ category icon is displayed at right above the thumbnails.  
3
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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom  
Rotating the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame  
playback mode (A 75) enlarges display of the center  
portion of the current picture.  
The guide displayed at bottom right shows the  
portion of the image currently displayed.  
The following operations can be performed while  
picture display is enlarged.  
To  
Zoom in  
Use  
Description  
A
Zoom increases each time the zoom control is  
rotated to g (i), to a maximum of 10×.  
g (i)  
Zoom decreases each time the zoom control is  
rotated to f (h). When the magnification  
ratio reaches 1×, the display returns to full-frame  
playback mode.  
Zoom out  
f (h)  
The area of the picture currently displayed can  
be changed by dragging the picture.  
Change the  
display area  
Delete pictures  
Tap E to delete the picture.  
E
H
Switch to full-  
frame playback  
Tap H to switch to full-frame playback.  
Tap G to crop current picture to contain only  
the portion visible in the monitor.  
Crop picture  
G
Press the Abutton or the shutter-release  
button.  
Switch to  
shooting mode  
Pictures Taken with Face Priority  
When zooming in (playback zoom) on a picture taken  
using the face priority function (A 56) by rotating the  
zoom control to g (i), the picture will be enlarged  
with the face recognized with shooting at the center of  
the monitor (except pictures taken with Continuous,  
BSS, and Multi-shot 16; A 53).  
If more than one face was recognized, the picture  
will be enlarged with the face on which focus was acquired at the center of the  
monitor. Tap M or N to display other recognized faces.  
When the zoom control is rotated to 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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Selecting Playback Mode  
Select a playback mode from c (playback), h (favorite pictures), F (auto sort),  
and C (list by date) modes.  
1
2
Press the c button in playback  
mode.  
The playbackmode menu is displayed.  
Tap the desired playback mode control.  
Play  
1
2
3
4
The camera enters the selected playback mode.  
To return to the current playback mode without  
switching playback modes, press the c button.  
1
2
3
c Playback mode  
Play back all pictures.  
h Favorite pictures mode  
Play back pictures added to an album.  
F Auto sort mode  
Play back pictures and movies automatically sorted to the selected category with  
shooting.  
4
C List by date mode  
Play back pictures taken on the selected date.  
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Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)  
Pictures can be sorted to albums. Once pictures have been sorted to albums,  
favorite picture mode can be used to play back only the pictures in a specific  
album. Adding pictures to albums makes finding a particular picture faster and  
easier. Pictures can be sorted to albums categorized by themes such as travel or  
weddings. A single picture can be added to multiple albums.  
Adding Pictures to Albums  
Pictures can be added to albums and sorted.  
1
2
Display pictures in playback mode (A 32), auto sort mode (A 88), or  
list by date mode (A 91).  
Select a picture and tap D.  
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Display a picture in full-frame playback mode and tap D.  
The retouch menu is displayed.  
4
4
3
4
Tap h.  
The albums selection screen is displayed.  
Retouch  
Tap the desired album.  
Favorite pictures  
01  
02  
05  
08  
03  
06  
09  
The picture is added to the album and monitor display  
returns to full-frame playback mode.  
04  
07  
Repeat step 1 and 2 to add a picture to multiple albums.  
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Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)  
B Notes on Adding Favorite Pictures  
An album can contain up to 200 pictures.  
Movies cannot be added to albums.  
If the selected picture has already been added to an album, the checkbox for the album to which  
it has been added will be checked (w).  
When pictures are added to albums, they are not physically copied to albums or moved from the  
folder (A 162) to which they were originally recorded (A 87).  
D More Information  
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Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)  
Viewing Pictures in an Album  
Pictures can be displayed by selecting the album to which they were added in  
h favorite pictures mode”.  
In full-frame playback mode, just as with normal playback mode, pictures can be  
displayed as thumbnails and picture display can be enlarged. Still pictures can  
be edited.  
When F is tapped in full-frame or thumbnail playback mode to display the  
favorite pictures menu (A 85), all pictures sorted to the specified album can be  
selected for deletion, viewing in a slide show, printing, or protection.  
1
Press the c button in playback  
mode to display the playback-mode  
selection menu and tap h.  
Favorite pictures  
A list of albums is displayed.  
2
Tap the desired album.  
Favorite pictures  
01  
04  
07  
02  
05  
08  
03  
06  
09  
The pictures in the selected album will be displayed in  
full-frame playback mode.  
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The icon for the current album is displayed on the screen.  
Tap m in full-frame playback mode to return to the  
album selection screen.  
4
4
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Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)  
Removing Pictures from Albums  
To remove a picture from an album without permanently deleting it, follow the  
procedures described below.  
Select the desired picture in full-frame display in step  
2 in favorite pictures mode (A 83), tap D, and tap  
h in retouch screen. When h is tapped, the  
Retouch  
confirmation dialog is displayed.  
Tap Yes to remove the picture from the album. To  
exit without removing the picture, tap No.  
Remove this picture from  
favorites?  
Yes  
No  
B Note on Deleting Pictures in Favorite Pictures Mode  
Note that deleting a picture in favorite pictures mode deletes not only the picture from the album,  
but also deletes the original picture from the internal memory or memory card permanently  
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Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)  
Using Favorite Pictures Mode  
The following operations are available in the album list screen.  
To  
Use  
Description  
A
Change album icon  
Change the icon assigned to an album.  
K
Delete pictures  
added to the  
specified album  
Tap E to display the album selection screen.  
Select the desired album and tap I to  
delete all pictures added to that album.  
E
F
Switch to favorite  
pictures menu  
Tap F to display the favorite pictures menu. 85  
Change playback  
mode  
Press the c button to display the playback-  
mode selection menu.  
Switch to shooting  
mode  
Press the Abutton or the shutter-release  
button.  
Favorite Pictures Menu  
Tap F in favorite pictures mode to apply the following menu options for only  
pictures in the selected album.  
Print set  
Slide show*  
Delete  
Protect*  
* During full-frame playback only  
When F is tapped in the album list screen (A 83), the print set option can be  
applied to all pictures in the specified album, or all pictures in the specified album  
can be deleted.  
To apply options to individual pictures or to select individual pictures, for deletion,  
for example, tap F in full-frame display.  
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Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)  
Changing Icons Assigned to Albums  
The icon assigned to an album can be changed to reflect the theme of pictures  
included in the album.  
1
2
3
4
Press the c button in playback  
mode to display the playback-mode  
selection menu and tap h.  
Favorite pictures  
A list of albums is displayed.  
Tap K.  
Favorite pictures  
01  
04  
07  
02  
05  
08  
03  
06  
09  
Tap the desired folder.  
Choose icon  
The album icon and icon color selection screen is  
displayed.  
01  
04  
07  
02  
05  
08  
03  
06  
09  
Tap the desired icon and color and tap I.  
Choose icon  
The icon is modified and the monitor display returns to  
the list of albums.  
B Notes on Icons for Albums  
Choose icons for albums separately for the internal memory and for every memory card used.  
To change the icon for an album containing pictures stored in the internal memory, remove the  
memory card from the camera.  
The default setting for icons are black numbers.  
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Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode)  
C Adding/Viewing Favorite Pictures  
When pictures are added to albums, they are not physically copied to albums or moved from the  
folder to which they were originally recorded (A 162). Only the file names of pictures are added to  
albums. In favorite pictures mode, pictures with file names that have been added to the specified  
album are played back. Note that deleting a picture (A 33, 85, 98) played back in favorite pictures  
mode deletes not only the picture from the album, but also deletes the original picture from the  
internal memory or memory card permanently .  
Adding Pictures to Albums  
Album 1  
Internal memory/memory card  
0001.JPG  
0003.JPG  
0002.JPG  
0004.JPG  
0001.JPG  
0002.JPG  
0003.JPG  
Adds file names  
Album 2  
Adds file names  
0001.JPG  
0004.JPG  
Favorites Picture Playback  
0001.JPG  
Album 1  
0002.JPG  
0003.JPG  
References  
files  
0001.JPG  
0002.JPG  
0003.JPG  
Internal  
memory/  
memory card  
Playback  
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Image Searching in Auto Sort Mode  
Pictures and movies are automatically sorted to any of the following categories  
with shooting. When “F (auto sort) mode” is selected, pictures and movies can be  
viewed by selecting the category to which they were sorted.  
Z Smile  
D Portraits  
uFood  
U Landscape  
DMovie  
V Dusk to dawn  
M Retouched copies  
D Close-ups  
W Other scenes  
In full-frame playback mode, just as with normal playback mode, pictures can be  
displayed as thumbnails and picture display can be enlarged. Still pictures can  
be edited and added to albums, and movies can be played back.  
When F is tapped, the auto sort menu (A 90) is displayed and all pictures  
sorted to the specified category can be selected for deletion, viewing in a slide  
show, or applying print order or protection settings.  
Viewing Pictures in Auto Sort Mode  
1
Press the c button in playback  
mode to display the playback-mode  
selection menu and tap F.  
Auto sort  
A list of categories is displayed.  
2
Tap the desired category.  
Auto sort  
For more information on categories, see “Auto Sort Mode  
A picture sorted to the selected category will be  
displayed in full-frame playback mode.  
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The icon for the category currently selected is displayed  
at the bottom of the screen.  
Tap l in full-frame display to return to the list of  
categories.  
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4
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Image Searching in Auto Sort Mode  
Description  
Auto Sort Mode Categories  
Category  
Pictures taken in smart portrait mode (A72) with the smile  
timer setting set to On are displayed.  
Z Smile  
Pictures taken in A(auto) mode (A26) with the face priority.  
Pictures taken in Portrait*, Night Portrait*, Party/indoor, and  
Backlight* scene mode (A59).  
D Portraits  
Pictures taken in smart portrait mode (A72) with the smile  
timer setting set to Off.  
uFood  
Pictures taken in Food scene mode (A59).  
U Landscape  
Pictures taken in Landscape* scene mode (A59).  
Pictures taken in Night landscape*, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, and  
Fireworks show scene mode (A59).  
V Night landscape  
Pictures taken in A(auto) mode with macro mode (A45).  
Pictures taken in Close-up* scene mode (A59).  
D Close-ups  
DMovie  
Movies (A119).  
M Retouched copies  
Copies created using editing function (A105).  
All other pictures that cannot be defined by the categories  
described above are displayed.  
W Other scenes  
* Pictures taken in scene auto selector scene mode (A60) are also sorted to the  
appropriate categories.  
B Notes on Auto Sort Mode  
Up to 999 pictures and movie files can be sorted to each category in auto sort mode. If 999  
pictures or movies have already been sorted to a specific category, new pictures and movies  
cannot be sorted to that category or displayed in auto sort mode. Display pictures and movies that  
could not be sorted to a category in normal playback mode (A32) or list by date mode (A91).  
Pictures or movies copied from the internal memory to a memory card, or vice versa (A100),  
cannot be displayed in auto sort mode.  
Pictures or movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S4000 cannot be displayed in  
auto sort mode.  
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Image Searching in Auto Sort Mode  
Using Auto Sort Mode  
The following operations are available in the category list screen.  
To  
Use  
Description  
A
Delete pictures  
sorted to the  
specified  
Tap E to display the category selection screen.  
Select the desired category and tap I to delete  
all pictures sorted to that category.  
E
category  
View auto sort  
menu  
Tap F to display the auto sort menu.  
F
Switch to another  
playback mode  
Press the cbutton to display the playback-  
mode selection menu.  
Switch to  
shooting mode  
Press the Abutton or the shutter-release  
button.  
Auto Sort Menu  
Tap F in auto sort mode to apply the following menu options for only the  
pictures sorted to the specified category.  
Print set  
Slide show*  
Delete  
Protect*  
* During full-frame playback only  
When F is tapped in the category list screen (A88), the print set option can be  
applied to all pictures sorted to the same category, or all pictures sorted to the  
same category can be deleted.  
To apply options to individual pictures or to select individual pictures for deletion,  
for example, tap F in full-frame display.  
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Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode)  
In “C list by date mode”, pictures taken on a same date can be played back.  
In full-frame playback mode, just as with normal playback mode, picture display  
can be enlarged, pictures can be displayed in thumbnails, edited, or added to  
albums, and movies can be played back.  
When F is tapped, the list by date menu (A92) is displayed and all pictures  
taken on a specified date can be selected for deletion, viewing in a slide show,  
or applying print order or protection settings.  
Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode  
1
Press the cbutton in playback  
mode to display the playback-mode  
selection menu and tap C.  
Dates for which pictures exist are listed.  
List by date  
2
Tap the desired date.  
List by date  
15 05 2010  
The 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 combined under Others.  
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2
3
10 05 2010  
Others  
The first picture taken on the selected date will be  
displayed full-frame.  
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Tap k in the full-frame display to return to the list by  
date screen.  
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4
B Notes on List by Date Mode  
Up to 9,000 of the most recently recorded pictures can be displayed in list by date mode. If more  
st  
pictures are exist, “*” is displayed next to the number of pictures for the date containing the 9001  
most recent picture.  
Pictures taken before the date and time have been set are recognized as having been taken on  
January 1, 2010.  
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Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode)  
Using List by Date Mode  
The following operations are available in the list by date screen.  
To  
Use  
Description  
A
Tap C or D or drag the slider displayed at the  
bottom of the screen.  
Scroll display  
Cor D  
Delete pictures  
taken on the  
specified date  
Tap E to display the date selection screen.  
Select the desired date and tap I to delete all  
pictures taken on that date.  
E
F
View list by date  
menu  
Tap F to display the list by date menu.  
Switch to another  
playback mode  
Press the cbutton to display the playback-  
mode selection menu.  
Switch to  
shooting mode  
Press the Abutton or the shutter-release  
button.  
List by Date Menu  
Tap F in list by date mode to apply the following menu options for only the  
pictures taken on the specified date.  
Print set  
Slide show*  
Delete  
Protect*  
* During full-frame playback only  
When F is tapped in the list by date screen (A91), the print set option 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,  
for example, tap F in full-frame display.  
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu  
The following options are enabled in the playback menu.  
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.  
Delete  
Delete all or selected pictures. Multiple pictures can be deleted at a time.  
Protect  
Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.  
Copy  
Copy files between memory card and internal memory.  
Displaying the Playback Menu  
Press the cbutton to enter playback mode (A32).  
Tap F to display the playback menu.  
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Print set  
Delete  
Copy  
Slide show  
Protect  
4
4
Tap menu items to adjust settings.  
Tap H to exit the playback menu.  
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu  
Print Set (Creating a DPOF Print Order)  
cbutton (Playback mode) MF (Playback menu) Ma Print set  
When printing pictures stored on the memory card using any of the following  
methods, the Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print  
orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices.  
Inserting the memory card into a DPOF-compatible (A177) printer’s card slot  
Taking the memory card to a digital photo lab  
Connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible (A177) printer (A132). A  
print order can also be created for pictures stored in the internal memory if the  
memory card is removed from the camera  
1
2
3
Tap F in playback mode.  
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The playback menu is displayed.  
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4
Tap Print set.  
Proceed to step 4 when playing back with favorite  
pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode.  
Print set  
Delete  
Copy  
Slide show  
Protect  
Tap Select images.  
Print set  
Select  
images  
Delete  
print set  
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu  
4
5
Choose pictures (up to 99) and the number of  
copies (up to nine) of each.  
Print selection  
1
5
Tap the desired picture and tap U or V to specify the  
number of copies to be printed.  
1
1
1
Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by the  
check mark (y) icon and the numeral indicating the  
number of copies to be printed. If no copies have been  
specified for pictures, the selection is canceled.  
Tap Q or rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to full-frame playback.  
Tap B or rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch back to 6-thumbnail display.  
Tap I when setting is complete.  
Choose whether or not to print shooting date  
and photo information.  
Print set  
Tap Date to print the shooting date on all pictures in the  
print order.  
Date  
Info  
Tap Info to print photo information (shutter speed and  
aperture) on all pictures in the print order.  
Tap I to complete the print order and exit.  
Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the w  
icon displayed with playback.  
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4
B Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information  
When the Date and Info options are enabled in the print set option, shooting date and photo  
information are printed on pictures when a DPOF-compatible printer (A 177) that 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 (A 137).  
Note that Date and Info settings are reset when the print set option is displayed.  
The date printed is that recorded when the picture was taken.  
Changing the camera’s date using the Date option in the setup  
menu after a picture has been taken has no affect on the date  
printed on the picture.  
15.05.2010  
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu  
B Notes on Print Set  
When a print order is created in favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode, the  
screen shown below is displayed if pictures other than those in the selected album or category, or  
taken on the selected shooting date, have been marked for printing.  
Select Yes to add pictures in the selected album or category, or taken on the selected shooting  
date, to the existing print order.  
Select No to remove print marking from previously marked pictures and restrict the print order to  
pictures in the selected album or category, or taken on the selected shooting date.  
Print set  
Print set  
Save print marking for other  
images?  
Save print marking for other  
dates?  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
No  
Favorite pictures mode/  
auto sort mode  
List by date mode  
If the total number of the pictures in a print order exceeds 99, the screen shown below will be  
displayed.  
Select Yes to remove pictures previously added from the print order and restrict the print order to  
pictures just marked.  
Select Cancel to remove the pictures just added from the print order and restrict the print order to  
pictures previously marked.  
Print set  
Print set  
Too many images selected.  
Remove print marking from  
other images?  
Too many images selected.  
Remove print marking for  
other dates?  
Yes  
Cancel  
Yes  
Cancel  
Favorite pictures mode/  
auto sort mode  
List by date mode  
C Canceling Existing Print Order  
Tap Delete print set in step 3 of ”Print Set (Creating a DPOF Print Order)” (A94) to remove print  
marking from all pictures and cancel the print order.  
D Date Imprint  
When date and time of recording are imprinted on pictures using the Date imprint option  
(A144) in the setup menu, pictures are recorded with shooting date and time imprinted on the  
picture when they are taken. Pictures with the date imprinted on them can be printed from printers  
that do not support printing of the date on pictures.  
Only the date and time imprinted on pictures with the date imprint option will be printed, even if  
the Print set date option is enabled.  
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu  
Slide Show  
cbutton (Playback mode) MF (Playback menu) Mb Slide show  
Play back pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card one by one  
in an automated “slide show.”  
1
Tap Start.  
Slide show  
To change the interval between pictures, tap Frame intvl  
Start  
and select the desired interval before tapping Start.  
To repeat the slide show automatically, tap Loop before  
choosing Start. A check mark (w) will be added to the  
loop option when enabled.  
Frame intvl  
Loop  
2
The slide show begins.  
Tap the monitor to display operation controls and A to  
hide them.  
Tap a control to perform the corresponding operation. The following operations are  
available.  
To  
Use  
Description  
Touch and hold O to rewind.  
O
Rewind  
P
Q
S
Advance  
Pause  
End  
Touch and hold P to advance.  
Pause playback.  
The following operations can be performed while playback is  
paused using the controls displayed at right in the monitor.  
Rewind slide show back one frame. Touch and  
hold U for continuous frame-by-frame rewind.  
U
Advance slide show forward one frame. Touch and  
hold V for continuous frame-by-frame advance.  
V
Resume playback.  
R
End playback and return to the playback menu.  
B Notes on Slide Show  
Only the first frame of movies included in slide shows is displayed.  
Even when Loop is selected, the slide show will only be played for a maximum of 30 minutes  
(A149).  
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu  
Delete (Deleting Multiple Pictures)  
cbutton (Playback mode) MF (Playback menu) Mc Delete  
Delete selected pictures or all pictures.  
Select images  
Select pictures from the picture selection screen and delete them. See “Selecting  
Pictures” (A99) for more information.  
Erase all images  
Delete all pictures. In favorite pictures, auto sort, or list by date mode, all pictures in  
the selected album or category, or taken on the selected date currently played back  
are deleted.  
B Notes on Deletion  
Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important pictures to a computer before  
deleting them.  
Pictures marked with the s icon are protected and cannot be deleted (A100).  
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu  
Selecting Pictures  
The picture selection screen like that shown at right is  
displayed with the following menu selections:  
Erase selected images  
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5
Playback menu: Print set>Select images (A94),  
Delete>Select images (A98),  
Protect (A100), and  
Copy>Selected images (A100)  
Setup menu: Welcome screen >Select an image (A140)  
Follow the procedures described below to choose pictures.  
1
Tap the desired picture to select and tap again  
to deselect.  
Erase selected images  
1
5
Only one picture can be selected for Welcome screen.  
Tap Q or rotate the zoom control to g(i) to switch to  
full-frame playback. Tap B or rotate the zoom control to  
f(h) to switch back to 6-thumbnail display.  
When picture is selected, a check mark (y) is displayed in  
the top left corner of the picture.  
When selecting pictures for Print set, tap U or V to specify the number of copies for  
each.  
2
Tap I to apply picture selection.  
When Select images is selected, a confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the  
instructions displayed in the monitor.  
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu  
Protect  
cbutton (Playback mode) MF (Playback menu) Md Protect  
Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.  
Tap pictures to protect or cancel protection for previously protected pictures from  
the picture selection screen. See “Selecting Pictures” (A99) for more information.  
Note that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card will  
permanently delete protected files (A150).  
Protected pictures are recognized by the s icon (A13, 77).  
Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)  
cbutton (Playback mode) MF (Playback menu) Mh Copy  
Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card.  
1
2
Tap the desired option from the copy screen.  
Copy  
q: Copy pictures from internal memory to memory  
card.  
r: Copy pictures from memory card to internal  
memory.  
Tap the desired copy option.  
Camera to card  
Selected images: Copy pictures selected from the picture  
selection screen (A99).  
Selected  
images  
All images  
All images: Copy all pictures.  
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu  
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 (A103) are attached to pictures selected for copying, voice memos are copied  
with the pictures.  
Operation is not guaranteed with pictures taken with another make of camera or that have been  
modified on a computer.  
When copying pictures selected for a Print set (A94), the print set marking is not copied.  
However, Protect (A100) settings are copied with pictures.  
Pictures or movies copied from the internal memory to a memory card, or vice versa, cannot be  
displayed in auto sort mode (A88).  
When pictures added to albums (A81) are copied, the copies are not automatically added to the  
same albums as the original pictures.  
C “Memory contains no images.” Message  
If there are no pictures stored on a memory card inserted in the camera when playback mode is  
applied, the message Memory contains no images. will be displayed. Tap F to display the copy  
option screen, and copy the pictures stored in the camera’s internal memory to the memory card.  
D More Information  
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Rotate Image  
Specify the orientation in which recorded pictures are displayed with playback.  
Still pictures can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise.  
Pictures that were recorded in portrait (“tall”) orientation can be rotated up to 180  
degrees in either direction.  
1
2
3
Select a picture in the full-frame playback  
mode (A75) and tap D.  
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The retouch menu is displayed.  
4
4
Tap f.  
The rotate image screen is displayed.  
Retouch  
Tap I or J.  
I
J
Rotate 90 degrees  
counterclockwise  
Rotate 90 degrees  
clockwise  
The picture rotates 90 degrees.  
Tap I to finalize display orientation and save the orientation information with the  
picture.  
Tap H to return to full-frame playback mode.  
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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
3
Select the desired picture from full-frame  
playback mode (A75) and tap D.  
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The retouch menu is displayed.  
4
4
Tap E.  
The screen for recording voice memos is displayed.  
Retouch  
Tap W to record a voice memo.  
Recording ends after about 20 seconds.  
Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.  
During recording, o blinks in the monitor.  
Recording ends when S is tapped during recording.  
20s  
When recording ends, the voice memo playback screen is  
displayed. Follow the instructions in step 3 of “Playing  
Voice Memos” (A104) to play the voice memo.  
Tap H to return to full-frame playback mode.  
15s  
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Voice Memos: Recording and Playback  
Playing Voice Memos  
Pictures for which voice memos have been recorded are indicated by p in full-  
frame playback mode.  
1
2
3
Select the desired picture from full-frame  
playback mode (A75) and tap D.  
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The retouch menu is displayed.  
4
4
Tap E.  
The voice memo playback screen is displayed.  
Retouch  
Tap R to play the voice memo.  
Tap S to stop playback.  
Tap X during playback to adjust playback volume.  
w blinks during playback.  
Tap H to return to full-frame playback mode.  
6s  
Deleting Voice Memos  
delete only the voice memo.  
File will be deleted. OK?  
Yes  
No  
B Notes on Voice Memos  
When a picture with a voice memo attached is deleted, both the picture and its voice memo are  
deleted.  
If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new voice memo  
can be recorded.  
The COOLPIX S4000 is not able to record a voice memo for pictures taken with another make or  
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Editing Pictures  
Editing Functions  
Use the COOLPIX S4000 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files  
(A 162). The editing functions described below are available.  
Editing function  
Description  
Paint (A 107)  
Draw on pictures, or add decorations, to pictures.  
Quick retouch  
Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation  
have been enhanced.  
Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness  
and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture.  
D-Lighting (A 111)  
Skin softening  
Make facial skin tones softer.  
Stretch the current picture horizontally to make the subject  
appear thinner or wider.  
Stretch (A 114)  
Adjust the perspective of pictures taken in landscape orientation.  
Apply perspective control similar to that available with shift  
lenses. This option is suited to pictures of buildings or  
architecture.  
Perspective control  
Create a small copy of pictures suitable for use as e-mail  
attachments.  
Small picture (A 116)  
Color options  
Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome.  
Crop a portion of the picture. Use to zoom in on a subject or  
arrange a composition.  
Crop (A 118)  
See page 102 for the rotate image function and page 103 for the voice memo  
function for more information.  
B Notes on Picture Editing  
Pictures taken at an Image mode setting (A 48) of P 3968×2232 cannot be edited.  
The editing functions of this camera cannot be used for pictures taken with another make or  
model of digital cameras.  
If no face is recognized in a picture, a copy cannot be created using the skin softening function  
(A 112).  
Edited copies created with this camera may not be displayed properly on a different model of  
digital camera. It may also be impossible to transfer them to a computer using a different model of  
digital camera.  
Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or  
on the memory card to store the edited copies.  
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Editing Functions  
C Restrictions on Picture Editing  
When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function, check the following  
restrictions.  
Editing function used  
Paint  
Editing function to add  
The paint, small picture, or crop function can be added.  
Quick retouch  
D-Lighting  
Color options  
Stretch  
The paint, small picture, skin softening, or crop functions can be  
added.  
Perspective control  
Skin softening  
Small picture  
The editing functions other than the skin softening can be added.  
Another editing function cannot be added.  
Another editing function cannot be added. However, the paint  
function can be applied to cropped copies saved at an image size of  
640 × 480 pixels or larger.  
Crop  
Copies created with editing functions other than the paint function cannot be further edited with  
the same function used to create them.  
When combining the small picture or crop function and another editing function, use the small  
picture and crop functions after other editing functions have been applied.  
The skin softening function can be added to the picture taken with skin softening (A74).  
Images created in draw scene mode (A69) can only be edited with the paint, small picture, or  
crop function.  
D Original and Edited Pictures  
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.  
Print marking (A94) and protect settings (A100) do not remain effective in edited copies.  
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Picture Editing  
U Paint: Painting Pictures  
Draw on pictures or decorate them. Shooting date decoration can also be added.  
Painted copies are stored as separate files.  
1
2
3
Select the desired picture in full-frame  
playback mode (A75) and tap D.  
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The retouch menu is displayed.  
4
4
Tap d.  
Retouch  
Use the I, J, K, and L tools to  
paint pictures.  
Undo  
For more information about using each tool, see  
Tap n to enlarge picture display by 3×, the  
optimum display size for painting pictures. Tap  
A, D, B, or C to change the portion of the  
picture in the monitor. Tap o to return to the  
original display size.  
Frame  
Decoration  
Eraser  
Pen  
Tap J to undo the last operation applied using  
the pen, eraser, or decoration tool (up to the last  
five operations can be undone).  
4
Tap I.  
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Picture Editing  
5
Tap Yes.  
A new, decorated copy is created.  
To exit without saving the copy, tap No.  
Save OK?  
Yes  
No  
6
Choose a size.  
Choose a copy size from 3 M (2048 × 1536) or TV (640 ×  
Choose a size  
480).  
When pictures taken at an Image mode setting (A48)  
of N 1024×768 or O 640×480 are edited, or cropped  
copies saved at a size with a pixel count less than three  
million pixels are further modified using the paint  
3 M  
TV  
function, copies are automatically saved at a size of TV (640 × 480).  
Painted copies can be recognized by the d icon displayed during playback.  
Using the Paint Tools  
Write and Draw on Pictures  
Tap I to write or draw on pictures.  
Pen’s  
color  
Pen’s  
thickness  
Tap the thickness control to choose the weight  
of pen strokes.  
Tap the color control to choose a color.  
Erase Paint Tool Additions  
Eraser’s size  
Tap J to erase additions to pictures using the  
paint or decoration tool.  
Tap the eraser’s size control to choose the size of  
the eraser.  
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Picture Editing  
Decoration type  
Add Decorations  
Tap K to add a decoration.  
Tap the decoration type control to choose one of 14  
decorations.  
Tap the decoration size control to choose the size of  
the decoration. When f is selected for the  
decoration type, f (day, month, year) and S (day,  
month, year, time) options are available.  
Decoration size  
Add a Frame  
Tap L to add a frame around the picture.  
Tap B or C to display seven different frames one at  
a time. Tap I to select a frame.  
B Notes on Shooting Date Decoration  
When the shooting date decoration is added to pictures taken at an Image mode setting (A48)  
of O 640×480, the shooting date may be difficult to read. Set Image mode to N 1024×768 or  
larger with shooting and select 3 M to save the picture with the shooting date decoration.  
The date added with the shooting date decoration uses the format selected in the setup menu’s  
Date item (A141).  
The date and time added with the shooting date decoration are the date and time at which the  
picture was taken. These cannot be changed.  
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k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation  
Quick retouch can be used to easily create retouched copies in which contrast and  
saturation have been enhanced. Copies created with the quick retouch function  
are stored as separate files.  
1
Select the desired picture in full-frame  
playback mode (A 75) and tap D.  
The retouch menu is displayed.  
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4
4
2
Tap k.  
The screen for selecting the degree of enhancement is  
displayed.  
Retouch  
3
4
Choose the degree of enhancement  
performed and tap I.  
Tap Yes.  
A new retouched copy is created.  
To exit without saving the copy, tap No.  
Save OK?  
Copies created with the quick retouch option can be  
recognized by the a icon displayed in playback mode.  
Yes  
No  
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I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast  
D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast,  
brightening dark portions of a picture. New copies are stored as separate files.  
1
Select the desired picture in full-frame  
playback mode (A75) and tap D.  
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The retouch menu is displayed.  
4
4
2
Tap I.  
The original version will be shown on the left and the  
edited version will be shown on the right.  
Retouch  
3
4
Tap I.  
D-Lighting  
Tap Yes.  
A new, edited copy is created.  
To exit without saving the copy, tap No.  
Save OK?  
Copies created with the D-Lighting function can be  
recognized by the c icon displayed in playback mode.  
Yes  
No  
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Picture Editing  
e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones  
The camera detects faces in pictures and creates a copy with softer facial skin  
tones. Copies created with the skin softening function are stored as separate files.  
1
Select the desired picture in full-frame  
playback mode (A75) and tap D.  
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The retouch menu is displayed.  
4
4
2
Tap e.  
The display for selecting the degree of enhancement to  
be performed is shown.  
Retouch  
If no faces are recognized in the picture, an alert is  
displayed and the camera returns to full-frame playback  
mode.  
3
4
Select the degree of enhancement and tap  
I.  
The confirmation screen is displayed with the face to  
which skin softening was applied enlarged at the center  
of the monitor.  
To exit without saving the copy, tap H.  
Check the enhancement performance.  
Skin tones in up to 12 faces, in the order of that closest to  
the center of the frame, are softened.  
If more than one face was softened, tap M or N to  
display a different face.  
Preview  
To change the degree of effect, tap H to return to step 3.  
Tap I to display the confirmation dialog for saving the  
new copy.  
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Tap Yes.  
A edited copy with the skin softening function is created.  
To exit without saving the copy, tap No.  
Save OK?  
Copies created with the skin softening function can be  
recognized by the g indicator displayed in playback  
mode.  
Yes  
No  
B Note on Skin Softening  
Depending upon the direction in which faces are looking, or the brightness of faces, the camera may  
be unable to accurately recognize faces, or the skin softening function may not perform as expected.  
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P Stretch: Stretching Pictures  
Stretch pictures horizontally. Stretched copies are stored as separate files.  
1
2
3
4
5
Select the desired picture in full-frame  
playback mode (A75) and tap D.  
The retouch menu is displayed.  
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4
4
Tap P.  
Retouch  
Tap q or r, or tap the slider at the bottom of  
the screen to adjust stretch effect.  
Tap I.  
Tap Yes.  
A new, stretched copy is created.  
To exit without saving the copy, tap No.  
Save OK?  
Stretched copies can be recognized by the P icon  
displayed in playback mode.  
Yes  
No  
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O Perspective Control: Adjusting a Sense of Perspective  
Adjust the sense of perspective in the picture taken in landscape orientation.  
Copies created with the perspective control function are stored as separate files.  
1
2
3
Select the desired picture in full-frame  
playback mode (A75) and tap D.  
The retouch menu is displayed.  
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4
4
Tap O.  
Retouch  
Tap y or z, or tap the slider at the bottom  
of the screen to adjust perspective control.  
4
5
Tap I.  
Tap Yes.  
A new, edited copy is created.  
To exit without saving the copy, tap No.  
Save OK?  
Copies created using the perspective control function can  
be recognized by the O icon displayed in playback mode.  
Yes  
No  
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g Small Picture: Resizing Pictures  
Create a small copy of the current picture. This feature is useful for creating copies  
for display on Web pages or e-mail attachments. Small copies are stored as JPEG  
files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The l 640×480, m 320×240, and  
n 160×120 size are available.  
1
2
3
4
Select the desired picture in full-frame  
playback mode (A75) and tap D.  
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The retouch menu is displayed.  
4
4
Tap g.  
Retouch  
Tap the desired small copy size control and  
tap I.  
640 480  
Tap Yes.  
A new, small copy is created.  
To exit without saving the copy, tap No.  
The copy is displayed with a gray frame.  
Create small picture file?  
Yes  
No  
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F Color Options: Modifying Color Tones  
Modify color tones. Copies created with which color tone has been modified are  
stored as separate files.  
Options  
Description  
o Vivid color  
Use to achieve a vivid, “photo print” effect.  
p Black-and-white Record black-and-white copies.  
q Sepia  
Record copies with sepia tones.  
r Cyanotype  
Record cyan-blue monochrome copies.  
1
2
3
4
Select the desired picture in full-frame  
playback mode (A75) and tap D.  
The retouch menu is displayed.  
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4
4
Tap F.  
Retouch  
Tap the desired color option control and tap  
I.  
Vivid color  
Tap Yes.  
A new copy with modified color tones is created.  
To exit without saving the copy, tap No.  
Save OK?  
Copies created using color options can be recognized by  
the b icon displayed in playback mode.  
Yes  
No  
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o Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy  
Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when G is  
displayed with playback zoom (A79) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as  
separate files.  
1
Rotate the zoom control to  
g
(i) in full-frame  
playback mode ( 75) to zoom in on the image.  
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 rotate the picture (A102) 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
3
Refine copy composition.  
Rotate the zoom control to g(i) or f(h) to adjust the  
zoom ratio.  
Drag the picture so that only the portion to be copied is  
visible in the monitor.  
Tap G.  
4
Tap Yes.  
A cropped copy is created.  
Save this image as  
displayed?  
To exit without saving the copy, tap No.  
Yes  
No  
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, a gray frame is displayed around the picture,  
and the small picture icon l or m is displayed on the left of the screen in full-frame playback mode.  
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Movie Recording and Playback  
Recording Movies  
To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting  
mode and follow the steps below.  
1
Press the Abutton in shooting  
mode to display the shooting-mode  
selection menu and tap D.  
The maximum movie length that can be  
recorded is displayed in the monitor  
Movie  
(A121). The maximum recording time for a  
single movie is 29 minutes. The maximum file  
size for a single movie is 2 GB, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory  
card for a larger movie file.  
2
Press the shutter-release button all  
the way down to start recording.  
Camera focuses on the subject at the center  
of the frame.  
When Movie options (A121) is set to  
N HD 720p (default setting), movies are  
10s  
recorded with the area indicated at right  
with an aspect ratio of 16:9.  
The approximate remaining movie length is displayed.  
To end recording, press the shutter-release button all the way down again.  
Movie recording can also be initiated or stopped by tapping the monitor.  
Recording stops automatically when the maximum movie length has been recorded.  
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B Recording Movies  
Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording  
movies (A 161). Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower  
Speed Class ratings are used.  
Optical zoom ratio cannot be adjusted once movie recording begins. Digital zoom cannot be  
applied before movie recording begins. However, digital zoom can be applied (up to 2×) while  
movies are being recorded.  
There may be some degradation in image quality when digital zoom is used.  
The angle of view (recordable area) with movie recording is narrower than with shooting of still  
pictures.  
The sounds of zoom control operation or autofocus lens drive movement may be recorded.  
Smear (A 159) visible in the monitor with movie recording will be recorded with movies.  
Avoiding bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights when recording  
movies is recommended.  
B Note on Saving Movies  
After a movie has been recorded, it is not fully saved to the internal memory or memory card until  
monitor display returns to the shooting display. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card  
slot cover before movies have been fully saved. Removing the memory card while movies are being  
saved could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.  
B Note on Autofocus  
When Single AF (default setting) is selected for Autofocus mode in the movie menu, focus locks  
when the shutter-release button is pressed (A 122).  
C Functions Available with Movie Recording  
Movie recording can be initiated or stopped by tapping the monitor (touch shutter). Tap w to  
turn the touch shutter  
(default setting) or  
.
k
o
Macro mode (A 45) is available. Confirm settings before starting movie recording. The flash  
(A 42) and self-timer (A 44) cannot be used.  
Tap F to display the D (movie) menu and Movie options, Autofocus mode, and Electronic  
VR can be enabled (A 121).  
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Movie Menu  
The movie menu can be used to adjust Movie options (A 121), Autofocus  
mode (A 122), and Electronic VR (A 122) settings.  
Switch to D (movie) shooting mode and tap F (A 14) to display the movie  
menu. Tap menu items to adjust settings.  
Movie Options  
D (Movie) M F (Movie menu) M Movie options  
The movie menu offers the options shown below.  
Option  
Image size and frame rate  
Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded. This option  
is suited to playback on a wide screen TV.  
Image size: 1280 × 720 pixels  
N HD 720p  
(default setting)  
Frame rate: 24 frames per second  
Image size: 640 × 480 pixels  
Frame rate: 30 frames per second  
I TV movie 640  
Image size: 320 × 240 pixels  
Frame rate: 30 frames per second  
S Small size 320  
C Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length  
Internal memory  
(approx.45 MB)  
Memory card *  
(4 GB)  
Option  
N HD 720p  
18 s  
28 min 50 s  
(default setting)  
I TV movie 640  
S Small size 320  
30 s  
46 min  
1 min 49 s  
2 h 45 min  
All figures are approximate. The maximum recording time may vary by make of memory card.  
* The maximum recording time for a single movie is 29 minutes. The maximum file size for a single  
movie is 2 GB, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for a larger movie file.  
The maximum movie length that can be recorded for a single movie is displayed during recording.  
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Autofocus Mode  
D (Movie) M F (Movie menu) M Autofocus mode  
Choose how the camera focuses with recording movies.  
Option  
A Single AF  
Description  
Focus is locked when the shutter-release button is pressed.  
(default setting)  
Camera focuses continuously during movie recording.  
To prevent sound of camera focusing from interfering with  
recording, use of Single AF is recommended.  
B Full-time AF  
Electronic VR  
D (Movie) M F (Movie menu) M Electronic VR  
Choose whether to use electronic VR (vibration reduction) when shooting movies.  
This option can be enabled when Movie options (A 121) is set to I TV movie  
640 or S Small size 320. When N HD 720p (default setting) is selected, the  
vibration reduction function is disabled and Electronic VR is locked at Off.  
Option  
Description  
Reduce the effects of camera shake in all movie modes.  
Disable electronic VR.  
On  
Off (default setting)  
When electronic VR is enabled, its icon is displayed in the monitor (A 11).  
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In full-frame playback mode (A75), movies are  
recognized by the movie options icon (A121). Tap R  
to play a movie.  
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Tap the volume control during playback to display the  
volume setting control, and adjust playback volume.  
Volume control  
Playback controls are displayed at right in the monitor.  
Tap a playback control to perform the corresponding  
operation. The operations described below are  
available.  
9s  
Tap A to change the information displayed in the  
monitor (A12).  
During playback  
To  
Rewind  
Use  
Description  
O
Touch and hold O to rewind movie.  
Advance  
P
Touch and hold P to advance movie.  
Pause playback.  
The following operations can be performed while playback is  
paused using the controls displayed at right in the monitor.  
Tap U to rewind movie one frame. Touch and hold U  
for continuous rewinding.  
U
Q
Pause  
Tap V to advance movie one frame. Touch and hold V  
for continuous advancing.  
V
Resume playback.  
R
Tap S to end movie playback and return to full-frame playback  
mode.  
End  
S
Deleting Movie  
Select a movie in full-frame playback mode (A75)  
and tap E. A confirmation dialog is displayed. Tap Yes  
to delete the movie, or tap No to return to the normal  
playback display without deleting the movie.  
Erase 1 image?  
Yes  
No  
B Movie Playback  
Movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S4000 cannot be played back.  
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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 full-frame or in a slide show, or to play back movies, on a television.  
1
Turn off the camera.  
2
Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio/video cable.  
Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack and the white plug to the audio-in jack on  
the TV.  
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 are  
displayed on the television.  
The camera monitor turns off when pictures are  
displayed on the television.  
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Operations with TV Connection  
While pictures are displayed full-frame on the TV, the previous or subsequent  
picture can be viewed by dragging your finger across the camera monitor.  
If the first frame of a movie is displayed, the movie can be played back by tapping  
the camera monitor.  
Tap the camera monitor to turn TV display off and display the picture in the  
camera monitor. When pictures are displayed in the camera monitor, tap the  
controls displayed to operate the camera.  
When the camera is connected to a TV, pictures cannot be displayed as  
thumbnails, picture display cannot be enlarged (playback zoom), and pictures  
cannot be cropped.  
Pictures will be automatically displayed on the TV in the following situations.  
-
-
-
No operations are performed for a few seconds.  
A slide show is played back.  
A movie is played back.  
B Connecting the Audio/Video Cable  
When connecting the audio/video cable, be sure that the camera connector is properly oriented. Do  
not use force when connecting the audio/video cable to the camera. When disconnecting the  
audio/video cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.  
B Video Mode  
Be sure that the camera’s video mode setting conforms to the standard used by your television. The  
video mode setting is specified from the Video mode (A151) option in the setup menu (A138).  
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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  
Install the Software  
Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer,  
ViewNX for displaying transferred pictures, and Panorama Maker for creating  
panorama photos, must be installed using the supplied Software Suite CD. For  
more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide.  
Compatible Operating Systems  
Windows  
Windows 7 (Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate  
editions)  
Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/  
Enterprise/Ultimate editions)  
32-bit versions of Windows XP Service Pack 3 (Home Edition/Professional)  
Macintosh  
Mac OS X (version 10.4.11, 10.5.8, 10.6)  
Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system  
compatibility.  
B Note on Computer Connection  
Disconnect other USB devices such as commercial USB chargers from the computer. Simultaneous  
connection of the camera and other USB devices to the computer could result in operation  
malfunction or excessive supply of power to the camera, causing damage to the camera or memory  
card. Refer to the documentation supplied with other USB devices for more information.  
B Notes on Power Source  
When connecting the camera to a computer to transfer pictures, use a fully charged battery to  
prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.  
When the camera is connected to a computer via the supplied USB cable with Auto (default  
setting) selected for the Charge by computer option in the setup menu, the battery inserted into  
the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer (A131, 152).  
Pictures can be transferred while the battery is charging.  
If the AC Adapter EH-62D (A160) (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S4000 can be powered  
from an electrical outlet. Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter as they may cause the  
camera to overheat or malfunction.  
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Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer  
1
2
3
Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer was installed.  
Be sure that the camera is off.  
Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable.  
The camera is automatically turned on and the power-on  
lamp will light. The camera monitor will remain off.  
B Connecting the USB Cable  
Be sure that connectors are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert connectors at an angle,  
and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable.  
The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub.  
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Start Nikon Transfer installed on the computer.  
Windows 7  
When the Devices and Printers KS4000 screen is displayed, click Change  
program under Import pictures and videos. Select Copy pictures to a folder on  
my computer in the Change program dialog and click OK.  
Double-click Copy pictures to a folder on my computer on the Devices and  
Printers KS4000 screen.  
Windows Vista  
When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click Copy pictures to a folder on my  
computer using Nikon Transfer.  
Windows XP  
When the action selection dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer Copy pictures  
to a folder on my computer, and click OK.  
Mac OS X  
Nikon Transfer will start automatically when the camera is connected to the computer  
if Yes was selected in the Auto-Launch setting dialog when Nikon Transfer was first  
installed.  
If charge for the battery inserted into the camera is low, the computer may not  
recognize the camera. If the camera is not recognized, pictures will not be transferred.  
When battery charging starts automatically using power supplied by the computer,  
wait until battery charge has reached a sufficient level to begin transfer.  
If there are a large number of images on the memory card, it may take some time for  
Nikon Transfer to start.  
5
Confirm that the source device is displayed in the transfer options  
Source panel and click Start Transfer.  
Source device  
Start Transfer  
button  
At the Nikon Transfer default settings, all pictures are transferred to the computer.  
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At the Nikon Transfer default settings, ViewNX starts automatically when transfer is  
complete and transferred pictures can be viewed.  
For more information on using Nikon Transfer or ViewNX, refer to help information  
contained in Nikon Transfer or ViewNX (A130).  
Disconnecting the camera  
Do not turn off the camera or disconnect the camera from the computer during  
transfer.  
When transfer is complete, turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable.  
The camera turns off automatically if there is no communication with the  
computer for 30 minutes while the camera is connected via the USB cable.  
B Charging the Battery  
The charge lamp slowly blinks green while the battery inserted into the camera is charging (A131).  
C Using a Card Reader  
The pictures stored on the memory card inserted into a card reader or similar device can also be  
transferred to the computer using Nikon Transfer.  
If the memory card capacity is 2 GB or more, or if the memory card is SDHC-compliant, the card  
reader or similar device must support these memory card specifications.  
Insert a memory card into the card reader or similar device, and refer to the steps 4 and 5 (A128)  
to transfer pictures.  
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 (A100).  
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D Starting Nikon Transfer or ViewNX Manually  
Windows  
Choose Start menu> All Programs>Nikon Transfer>Nikon Transfer (or All  
Programs>ViewNX>ViewNX).  
Double-clicking the Nikon Transfer or ViewNX shortcut icon on the desktop will also start Nikon  
Transfer or ViewNX.  
Macintosh  
Open Applications and double-click Nikon Software>Nikon Transfer>Nikon Transfer (or  
Nikon Software>ViewNX>ViewNX).  
Clicking the Nikon Transfer or ViewNX icon on the Dock will also start Nikon Transfer or ViewNX.  
D Viewing Nikon Transfer and  
ViewNX Help Information  
For more information on Nikon Transfer or  
ViewNX, start Nikon Transfer or ViewNX and  
select Nikon Transfer Help or ViewNX  
Help from the Help menu.  
D Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker  
Use a series of pictures taken in Panorama assist scene mode (A70) to create a single  
panorama photo with Panorama Maker.  
Panorama Maker can be installed on a computer using the supplied Software Suite CD.  
After installation is complete, follow the procedure described below to start Panorama Maker.  
Windows  
Choose Start menu>All Programs>ArcSoft Panorama Maker 5>Panorama Maker 5.  
Macintosh  
Open Applications and double-click the Panorama Maker 5 icon.  
For more information on using Panorama Maker, refer to the on-screen instructions and help  
information contained in Panorama Maker.  
D Image File Names and Folder Names  
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Charging While Connecting to a Computer  
When connecting the camera to a computer via the supplied USB cable while  
Auto (default setting) is selected for the Charge by computer option (A152) in  
the setup menu, the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged  
using power supplied by the computer.  
Camera to a Computer” (A127) for more information on connecting the camera  
to a computer.  
Charge Lamp  
The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is connected to  
a computer.  
Charge lamp  
Description  
Blinks slowly (green)  
Battery charging.  
Battery not charging. If the charge lamp changes from slow blinking  
(green) to off while the power-on lamp is lit, charging is complete.  
Off  
Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of  
5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F).  
A USB cable is not correctly connected or the battery is faulty.  
Reconnect the USB cable correctly or replace the battery.  
Computer is in sleep mode and does not supply power.  
Reboot a computer.  
Flickers (green)  
The battery cannot be charged as computer’s specifications or  
settings does not support power supply to the camera.  
B Notes on Charging with Connection to a Computer  
The battery cannot be charged, nor can data be transferred, when the camera is connected to a  
computer before the camera’s date and time have been set (A22). If the camera’s clock battery  
(A142) has been exhausted, the date and time must be reset before the battery can be charged  
or images can be transferred with connection to a computer. In this case, use the Charging AC  
Adapter EH-68P (A18) to charge the battery and then set the camera’s date and time.  
If the camera is turned off, charging will also stop.  
If a computer enters sleep mode while charging, charging will stop and the camera may be turned  
off.  
When disconnecting the camera from a computer, turn the camera off and then disconnect the  
USB cable.  
It may take longer to charge the battery with connection to a computer than with charging using  
the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P. Charging time increases when images are transferred while the  
battery is charging.  
When the camera is connected to a computer, an application installed on the computer, such as  
Nikon Transfer, may start. If the camera was connected to the computer for the sole purpose of  
charging the battery, exit the application.  
The camera turns off automatically if there is no communication with the computer for 30 minutes  
after the battery has finished charging.  
Depending upon computer specifications, settings, and power supply and allocation, it may be  
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Connecting to a Printer  
Users of PictBridge-compatible (A177) printers can connect the camera directly  
to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. Follow the procedures  
below to print pictures.  
Take pictures  
Select pictures for printing and  
number of copies using Print  
set option (A94)  
Connect to printer (A133)  
Print pictures one at a  
Print multiple pictures (A135)  
time (A134)  
When printing is complete, turn the camera off and disconnect USB cable  
B Note on Power Source  
When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from  
turning off unexpectedly.  
If the AC Adapter EH-62D (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S4000 can be powered from an  
electrical outlet. Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter as they may cause the camera to  
overheat or malfunction.  
B Note on Direct Printing  
To print pictures created in Draw scene mode (A69) over a direct camera-to-printer connection,  
first create a print order with Print set (A94) and then use the DPOF printing option (A137).  
D Printing Pictures  
In addition to printing pictures transferred to a computer from your personal printer and printing  
over a direct camera-to-printer connection, the following options are also available for printing  
pictures:  
Inserting a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer’s card slot  
Taking a memory card to a digital photo lab  
For printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the number of prints each to the memory  
card using the Print set option in the playback menu (A94).  
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Connecting to a Printer  
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
The camera automatically turns on.  
When properly connected, the PictBridge startup screen  
(
) will be displayed in the camera monitor, followed by  
1
the Print selection screen ( ).  
2
1
2
Print selection  
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B Connecting the USB Cable  
Be sure that connectors are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert connectors at an angle, and  
do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable.  
B If the PictBridge Screen is not Displayed  
Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. Set Charge by computer (A152) in the  
camera’s setup menu to Off and reconnect the cable.  
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Connecting to a Printer  
Printing Pictures One at a Time  
After properly connecting the camera to the printer (A 133), follow the  
procedure described below to print a picture.  
1
Tap C or D to choose the desired picture  
and tap I.  
Print selection  
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Previous or subsequent picture can also be viewed by  
tapping the scroll bar.  
Tap B or rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to  
6-thumbnail display. Tap Q or rotate the zoom control to  
g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback.  
2
3
4
Tap Copies.  
PictBridge  
Start print  
Copies  
Paper size  
Tap the desired number of copies (up to nine).  
Copies  
1
4
7
0
2
5
8
3
6
9
Tap Paper size.  
PictBridge  
Start print  
Copies  
Paper size  
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5
6
7
Tap the desired paper size.  
Paper size  
To specify paper size using printer settings, choose  
Default in the paper size menu.  
Default  
3.5×5 in.  
5×7 in.  
Postcard  
Tap Start print.  
PictBridge  
Start print  
Copies  
Paper size  
Printing begins.  
Monitor display returns to the print selection screen  
shown in step 1 when printing is complete.  
Printing  
002 004  
To cancel printing before all copies have been printed, tap  
Cancel.  
Cancel  
Current number of copies/  
total number of prints  
Printing Multiple Pictures  
After properly connecting the camera to the printer (A133), follow the  
procedure described below to print multiple pictures.  
1 When the Print selection screen is displayed,  
Print selection  
tap F.  
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The Print menu screen is displayed.  
2
Tap Paper size.  
Print menu  
To exit the print menu, tap H.  
Print selection  
Print all images  
DPOF printing  
Paper size  
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Connecting to a Printer  
3
Tap the desired paper size.  
Paper size  
To specify paper size using printer settings, choose  
Default in the paper size option.  
Default  
3.5×5 in.  
5×7 in.  
Postcard  
4
Tap Print selection, Print all images, or  
DPOF printing.  
Print menu  
Print selection  
Print all images  
DPOF printing  
Paper size  
Print selection  
Choose pictures (up to 99) and the number of  
copies (up to nine) of each.  
Print selection  
1
5
Tap the desired picture and tap U or V to  
specify the number of copies to be printed.  
Pictures selected for printing can be  
1
1
1
recognized by the check mark (y) and the  
numeral indicating the number of copies to  
be printed. If no copies have been specified  
for pictures, the selection is canceled.  
Tap Q or rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to full-frame playback.  
Tap B or rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch back to 6-thumbnail  
display.  
Tap I when setting is complete.  
When the screen shown at right is displayed,  
tap Start print to start printing. Tap J to  
return to the print menu.  
Print selection  
010 prints  
Start print  
Cancel  
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Print all images  
One copy each of all pictures stored in the internal memory, or on the memory  
card, is printed.  
When the screen shown at right is displayed,  
tap Start print to start printing. Tap J to  
return to the print menu.  
Print all images  
012 prints  
Start print  
Cancel  
DPOF printing  
Print pictures for which a print order was created  
using the Print set option (A 94).  
DPOF printing  
010 prints  
Start print  
View images  
Cancel  
When the screen shown at right is displayed,  
tap Start print to start printing. Tap J to  
return to the print menu.  
To view the current print order, tap View  
images. To print pictures, tap I.  
View images  
1
5
1
1
1
5
Printing begins.  
Monitor display returns to the print menu (step 2) when  
printing is complete.  
Printing  
002 004  
To cancel printing before all copies have been printed, tap  
Cancel.  
Cancel  
Current number of copies/  
total number of prints  
C Paper Size  
The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the printer  
connected to the camera), 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 printer will be displayed. To specify paper size using printer settings,  
choose Default in the paper size option.  
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Basic Camera Setup  
Setup Menu  
The setup menu contains the following options.  
Welcome screen  
Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when camera is turned on.  
Date  
Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones.  
Monitor settings  
Adjust photo information display and monitor brightness settings.  
Date imprint  
Imprint shooting date and time on pictures.  
Electronic VR  
Choose whether or not vibration reduction is enabled when taking still pictures.  
Motion detection  
Enable or disable motion detection, which reduces the effects of subject  
movement and camera shake in still pictures.  
AF assist  
Enable or disable AF-assist illuminator.  
Digital zoom  
Enable or disable digital zoom.  
Sound settings  
Adjust sound settings.  
Auto off  
Set time before camera enters standby mode for saving power.  
Format memory/Format card  
Format internal memory or memory card.  
Language  
Choose the language used for camera monitor display.  
Video mode  
Adjust settings necessary for connection to television.  
Charge by computer  
Choose whether or not to charge the camera battery when connecting to a  
computer via the USB cable.  
Blink warning  
Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked with  
shooting using face priority.  
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Setup Menu  
Reset all  
Restore camera settings to default values.  
Firmware version  
Display camera firmware version.  
Displaying the Setup Menu  
1
Tap F to display the menu screen.  
11  
2
Tap the ztab.  
Image mode  
White  
balance  
Exposure  
comp.  
Continuous  
ISO  
sensitivity  
AF area  
mode  
Setup menu items can be accessed.  
Tap H, or another tab, to exit the setup menu.  
Welcome  
Date  
screen  
Monitor  
settings  
Date imprint  
Electronic  
VR  
Motion  
detection  
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Setup Menu  
Welcome Screen  
Tap F Mz(Setup menu) (A139) MWelcome screen  
Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned  
on.  
None (default setting)  
The camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying the welcome  
screen.  
COOLPIX  
The camera displays a welcome screen and enters shooting or playback mode.  
Select an image  
Displays a picture selected for the welcome screen. When the picture selection  
screen is displayed, select a picture (A99) and tap I.  
As the selected picture is stored by the camera, it will be displayed when the  
camera is turned on even if the original picture is deleted.  
Pictures taken at an Image mode setting (A48) of P 3968×2232, and copies  
created at a size of 320 × 240 or smaller using small picture (A116) or the crop  
(A118) function, cannot be used.  
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Date  
Tap F Mz(Setup menu) (A139) MDate  
Set the camera clock.  
Date  
Set camera clock to current date and time.  
Tap an item (the order in which day, month and year are displayed, day, month,  
year, hour, or minute) in the date screen.  
Edit the highlighted item: tap A or B.  
Apply the setting: tap I (A23).  
Time zone  
w Home time zone can be specified and daylight saving is enabled or disabled  
from Time zone options. When the destination time zone (x) is selected, local  
time (A143) is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected  
region are recorded with pictures. Useful when traveling.  
Selecting Travel Destination Time Zone  
1
Tap Time zone.  
Date  
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The Time zone menu is displayed.  
Date  
Time zone  
2
Tap x Travel destination.  
Time zone  
The date and time displayed in the monitor changes  
according to the region currently selected.  
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Home time  
zone  
Travel  
destination  
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3
Tap o.  
Time zone  
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The time zone selection screen is displayed.  
Home time  
zone  
Travel  
destination  
4
Tap C or D to choose the travel destination  
time zone and tap I.  
01 30  
+10 00  
Tokyo  
Seoul  
If daylight saving time is in effect, tap p to enable  
daylight saving time function. W is displayed at the top  
of the monitor and the camera clock is advanced one  
hour. Tapping p again to disable the daylight saving  
time function.  
While the travel destination time zone is selected, the Z icon will be displayed in the  
monitor when the camera is in shooting mode.  
B Note on the Clock Battery  
The camera clock is powered by the clock battery. The clock battery charges when the main battery  
is inserted or an AC adapter is connected, and can provide several days of backup power after about  
ten hours of charging.  
C w Home Time Zone  
To switch to the home time zone, tap w Home time zone in step 2.  
To change the home time zone, tap w Home time zone in step 2 and complete steps 3 and 4.  
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.  
D Imprinting Date on Pictures  
Enable date imprint from the Date imprint option (A144) in the setup menu after the date and  
time have been set. When the Date imprint option is enabled, pictures will be recorded with  
shooting date imprinted on them.  
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D Time Zones  
The camera supports the time zones listed below.  
For time zones not listed below, set the camera clock to local time from the Date option.  
UTC +/–  
–11  
Location  
Midway, Samoa  
UTC +/–  
+1  
Location  
Madrid, Paris, Berlin  
–10  
Hawaii, Tahiti  
+2  
Athens, Helsinki, Ankara  
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  
+6  
Colombo, Dhaka  
–4.5  
–4  
–3  
–2  
–1  
0
Caracas  
+7  
+8  
Bangkok, Jakarta  
Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore  
Tokyo, Seoul  
Manaus  
Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo  
Fernando de Noronha  
Azores  
+9  
+10  
+11  
+12  
Sydney, Guam  
New Caledonia  
London, Casablanca  
Auckland, Fiji  
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Setup Menu  
Monitor Settings  
Tap F Mz(Setup menu) (A139) MMonitor settings  
Set the options below.  
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.  
Date Imprint (Imprinting Date and Time)  
Tap F Mz(Setup menu) (A139) MDate imprint  
The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the  
pictures with shooting, allowing the information to be  
printed even from printers that do not support date  
printing (A95).  
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Off (default setting)  
Date and time are not imprinted on pictures.  
Date  
f
Date is imprinted on pictures.  
Date and time  
S
Date and time are imprinted on pictures.  
At settings other than Off, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the  
monitor (A11).  
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B Notes on Date Imprint  
Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted. The date and time  
cannot be imprinted on pictures after they have been taken.  
The date is not imprinted in the following situations:  
- Pictures taken in Panorama assist scene mode  
- Movies  
Dates imprinted at an Image mode setting (A48) of O 640×480 may be difficult to read.  
Choose an Image mode setting of N 1024×768 or larger when using date imprint.  
The date is recorded using the format selected in the setup menu’s Date item (A22, 141).  
C Date Imprint and Print Set  
When printing from DPOF-compatible printers that support the printing of shooting date and photo  
information, the date and information can be printed without imprinting this information on them,  
using settings in the Print set option (A94).  
Electronic VR  
Tap F Mz(Setup menu) (A139) MElectronic VR  
Choose whether or not electronic VR (vibration reduction) is used when taking still  
pictures.  
Auto  
Electronic VR is enabled and the effects of camera shake are reduced with shooting  
of still pictures when all of the following conditions are met.  
The flash is turned off or set to slow sync mode.  
A slow shutter speed is used.  
The Continuous setting is set to Single.  
The subject is dark.  
Off (default setting)  
Electronic VR is disabled.  
When Auto is selected, r is displayed in the monitor (A11), and electronic VR is  
applied according to shooting conditions.  
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Setup Menu  
B Notes on Electronic Vibration Reduction  
Electronic VR does not function when the flash is used, except when slow sync mode is applied.  
Electronic VR does not function when slow sync with red-eye reduction (A63, 64) is used.  
Electronic VR does not function with exposures that exceed a certain length of time.  
Electronic VR is activated only when ISO sensitivity (A54) is set to Auto.  
Electronic VR does not function in the following scene modes.  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Sports (A63)  
Night portrait (A63)  
Dusk/dawn (A65)  
Night landscape (A65)  
Museum (A66)  
Fireworks show (A67)  
Backlight (A67)  
Electronic VR does not function when Blink proof (A74) is set to On.  
The effectiveness of electronic VR decreases as camera shake increases.  
The pictures taken using electronic vibration reduction may be somewhat “grainy” in appearance.  
D Electronic VR for Movies  
To compensate for camera shake with movie recording, enable Electronic VR (A122) from the  
movie menu (A121).  
Motion Detection  
Tap F Mz(Setup menu) (A139) MMotion detection  
Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera  
shake when shooting still pictures.  
Auto (default setting)  
When the camera detects the subject movement or camera shake, the ISO  
sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring.  
However, motion detection does not function in the following situations.  
Subject tracking is selected for the touch shooting setting  
When the flash fires  
When ISO sensitivity (A54) is set to Fixed range auto, or ISO sensitivity is  
fixed at a particular value in A(auto) mode  
When Multi-shot 16 (A53) is selected  
When Sports (A63), Night portrait (A63), Dusk/dawn (A65), Fireworks  
show (A67), or Backlight (A67) scene mode is enabled  
When recording movies  
Off  
Motion detection is not enabled.  
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The current motion detection setting can be confirmed in the camera monitor  
with shooting (A11, 27). The motion detection icon turns green when the  
camera detects camera shake and increases shutter speed. When Off is selected,  
no icon is displayed.  
B Notes on Motion Detection  
Motion detection may be unable to completely eliminate the effects of subject movement and  
camera shake in some situations.  
Motion detection may not function if the subject exhibits significant movement or is too dark.  
The pictures taken using motion detection may be somewhat “grainy” in appearance.  
AF Assist  
Tap F Mz(Setup menu) (A139) MAF assist  
Enable or disable AF-assist illumination, which assists autofocus operation when  
the subject is dimly lit.  
Auto (default setting)  
AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is  
dimly lit. The illuminator has a range of about 1.9 m (6 ft. 2 in.) at the maximum  
wide-angle position and about 1.1 m (3 ft. 7 in.) at the maximum telephoto position.  
Note that for some scene modes or focus areas, AF-assist illuminator may not light.  
Off  
AF-assist illuminator does not light. The camera may be unable to focus under dim  
lighting.  
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Digital Zoom  
Tap F Mz(Setup menu) (A139) MDigital zoom  
Enable or disable digital zoom.  
On (default setting)  
When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating the  
zoom control to g(i) triggers digital zoom (A29).  
Off  
Digital zoom will not be activated (except when shooting movies).  
B Notes on Digital Zoom  
When digital zoom is in effect, AF area mode is set to Center (A55).  
Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations.  
-
Subject tracking is selected for the touch shooting setting  
- When Scene auto selector, Portrait, or Night portrait is selected in scene mode  
- When smart portrait mode is selected  
- When Multi-shot 16 (A53) is selected  
- Just before recording a movie (up to 2× zoom can be activated while recording movies)  
Sound Settings  
Tap F Mz(Setup menu) (A139) MSound settings  
Adjust the following sound settings.  
Button sound  
Select On (default setting) or Off.  
When On is selected, a beep will sound once when operations are completed  
successfully, twice when the camera acquires focus on the subject, and three times  
when an error is detected. Start-up sound will also play when the camera is turned  
on.  
Shutter sound  
Select On (default setting) or Off.  
No sound is played with shutter release when some features such as continuous  
shooting or BSS (best shot selector) are enabled, or when recording movies, even if  
On is selected.  
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Setup Menu  
Auto Off  
Tap F Mz(Setup menu) (A139) MAuto off  
When the camera is on and a period of time passes without any operations having  
been performed, the monitor will be turned off and the camera will enter standby  
mode (A21) to save power. Once the camera has entered standby mode, the  
power-on lamp will blink, and if no operations are performed for another three  
minutes, the camera will turn off.  
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 any of the following buttons.  
the power switch  
the shutter-release button  
the Abutton  
the cbutton  
C Note on Auto Off  
The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode is fixed in the following  
situations:  
When a menu is displayed: three minutes  
During slide show playback: up to 30 minutes  
When the AC adapter EH-62D is connected: 30 minutes  
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Setup Menu  
Format Memory/Format Card  
Tap F Mz(Setup menu) (  
M
Format memory/ 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  
card from the camera.  
All images will  
be deleted! OK?  
The Format memory option is displayed in the setup  
menu.  
Yes  
No  
Formatting a Memory Card  
Format card  
When a memory card is inserted in the camera, the  
Format card option is displayed in the setup menu.  
All images will  
be deleted! OK?  
Yes  
No  
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 restores album icon settings (A86) to the  
default setting (displayed as number).  
Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during  
formatting.  
Be sure to use this camera to format memory cards previously used in other devices the first time  
they are inserted into the COOLPIX S4000.  
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Setup Menu  
Language  
Tap F Mz(Setup menu) (A139) MLanguage  
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  
Simplified Chinese  
Traditional Chinese  
Japanese  
Korean  
Indonesian  
Italian  
Hungarian  
Dutch  
Thai  
Norwegian  
Arabic  
Video Mode  
Tap F Mz(Setup menu) (A139) MVideo mode  
Adjust settings for connection to a television. Choose from NTSC and PAL.  
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Charge by Computer  
Tap F M z (Setup menu) (A 139) M Charge by computer  
Choose whether or not the battery inserted into the camera is charged when the  
camera is connected to a computer via the USB cable (A 131).  
Auto (default setting)  
When the camera is connected to a computer that is running, the battery inserted  
into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer.  
Off  
The battery inserted into the camera is not charged when the camera is connected  
to a computer.  
B Notes on Connecting the Camera to a Printer  
The battery cannot be charged with connection to a printer, even if the printer complies with the  
PictBridge standard.  
When Auto is selected for Charge by computer, it may be impossible to print pictures with direct  
connection of the camera to some printers. If the PictBridge startup screen is not displayed in the  
monitor after the camera is connected to a printer and turned on, turn the camera off and  
disconnect the USB cable. Set Charge by computer to Off and reconnect the camera to the printer.  
Blink Warning  
Tap F M z (Setup menu) (A 139) M Blink warning  
Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked  
using face priority (A 56) when shooting in the following modes.  
A (auto) mode (when Face priority (A 55) is selected for AF area mode  
option).  
Scene auto selector (A 60), Portrait (A 62), or Night portrait (A 63) is  
selected for the scene mode.  
On  
When the camera detects that one or more human subjects may have blinked in a  
picture taken using face priority, the blink warning screen is displayed in the monitor.  
The face of the human subject that may have blinked when the shutter was released  
is framed by a yellow border. Should this occur, check the picture and determine  
whether or not another picture should be taken.  
Off (default setting)  
Blink warning is not enabled.  
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Operating the Blink Warning Screen  
When the blink warning screen shown at right is  
displayed in the monitor, the operations described  
below are available.  
Did someone blink?  
If no operations are performed within a few seconds,  
the camera automatically returns to shooting mode.  
To  
Use  
Description  
Rotate the zoom control to g (i).  
Enlarge the detected  
face that blinked  
If the camera detects that more than one human  
subject blinked, tap M or N to switch display to  
another face.  
g (i)  
Switch to full-frame  
playback  
f(h)  
Rotate the zoom control to f(h).  
Delete the picture  
E
I
Tap E.  
Tap the monitor, I, or H. The shutter-release  
button can also be pressed to return to shooting  
mode.  
Switch to shooting  
mode  
H
B Note on Blink Warning  
The blink warning does not function at continuous settings of Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16.  
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Setup Menu  
Reset All  
Tap F Mz(Setup menu) (A139) MReset all  
When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default  
values.  
Basic Shooting Functions  
Option  
Touch shooting (A34, 37, 40)  
Flash mode (A42)  
Default value  
Touch shutter  
Auto  
Off  
Self-timer (A44)  
Macro mode (A45)  
Off  
Shooting Menu  
Option  
Default value  
I 4000×3000  
Auto  
Image mode (A48)  
White balance (A50)  
Exposure comp. (A52)  
Continuous (A53)  
0.0  
Single  
ISO sensitivity (A54)  
AF area mode (A55)  
Autofocus mode (A57)  
Auto  
Face priority  
Single AF  
Scene Mode  
Option  
Default value  
Scene auto selector  
Center  
Scene mode setting in the shooting-mode  
selection menu (A59)  
Hue adjustment in Food mode (A66)  
Smart portrait Menu  
Option  
Default value  
Skin softening (A74)  
Smile timer (A74)  
Blink proof (A74)  
Normal  
On  
Off  
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Setup Menu  
Movie Menu  
Option  
Default value  
N HD 720p  
Single AF  
Off  
Movie options (A121)  
Autofocus mode (A122)  
Electronic VR (A122)  
Setup Menu  
Option  
Default value  
Welcome screen (A140)  
Image review (A144)  
Brightness (A144)  
Date imprint (A144)  
Electronic VR (A145)  
Motion detection (A146)  
AF assist (A147)  
None  
On  
3
Off  
Off  
Auto  
Auto  
On  
Digital zoom (A148)  
Button sound (A148)  
Shutter sound (A148)  
Auto off (A149)  
On  
On  
1 min  
Auto  
Off  
Charge by computer (A152)  
Blink warning (A152)  
Others  
Option  
Default value  
Default  
3 s  
Paper size (A134, 135)  
Frame interval for Slide show (A97)  
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Setup Menu  
Selecting Reset also clears the current file number (A162) from memory.  
Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file  
numbering to “0001”, delete all pictures stored in the internal memory or on the  
memory card (A98) before selecting Reset.  
The following menu settings will remain unaffected when menus are reset with  
Reset all.  
Shooting menu: Preset manual data (A51) acquired for White balance  
Setup menu: Picture selected for Welcome screen (A140), Date (A141),  
Language (A151), and Video mode (A151)  
Firmware Version  
Tap F Mz(Setup menu) (A139) MFirmware version  
View the current camera firmware version.  
COOLPIX S4000 Ver.x . x  
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Caring for the Camera  
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance  
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 charge 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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Maximizing Camera Life and Performance  
C The Battery  
Check the battery level before using the camera and replace or charge the battery if necessary. Do  
not continue charging once the battery is fully charged as this will result in reduced battery  
performance. Whenever 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).  
Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) before  
use.  
When charging the COOLPIX S4000 using the Charging AC adapter EH-68P or a computer, the  
battery is not charged at ambient temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 45 °C (113 °F).  
Note that the battery may become hot during use; wait for the battery to cool before charging.  
Failure to observe these precautions could damage the battery, impair its performance, or prevent  
it from charging normally.  
On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure that the battery is fully charged  
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 may recover some of its charge.  
Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning. Should the battery  
terminals become dirty, wipe them 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. The battery should be stored 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.  
Always remove the battery from the camera or optional battery charger when it is not being used.  
When inserted, minute amounts of current are drawn from the battery even when not in use. This  
may result in excessive draining of the battery and complete loss of function. Turning the camera  
on or off while the battery is exhausted can result in reduced battery life.  
Recharge the battery at least once every six months and completely exhaust it before returning it  
to storage.  
After removing the battery from the camera or optional battery charger, return the battery to the  
battery case and store in a cool place.  
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 EN-EL10 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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Maximizing Camera Life and Performance  
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 other sandy or dusty  
environment, wipe off any sand, dust, or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened  
with fresh water and 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.  
Storage  
Turn the camera off when not in use. Be sure 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 naphtha 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)  
Places that are poorly ventilated or subject to humidity of over 60%  
To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month.  
Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera  
away again.  
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.  
White or colored streaks may be visible when bright subjects are framed in the monitor. This  
phenomenon, known as “smear,” occurs when extremely bright light strikes the image sensor; it is  
characteristic of image sensors and does not indicate a malfunction. Smear may also take the form  
of partial discoloration in the monitor during shooting. It does not appear in images recorded with  
the camera except in the cases of movies and of images recorded with Multi-shot 16 selected for  
Continuous. When shooting in these modes, we recommend that you avoid bright subjects such  
as the sun, reflected sunlight, and electric lights.  
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  
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Technical Notes and Index  
Optional Accessories  
Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10  
Charging AC Adapter Charging AC Adapter EH-68P*, EH-68P (AR)*  
Battery charger  
Battery Charger MH-63  
AC Adapter EH-62D  
Connecting the EH-62D  
1
2
3
AC adapter  
Check that the AC adapter cord has been inserted correctly into  
the battery chamber before closing the battery-chamber/memory  
card slot cover. If part of the cord has not been inserted into the  
chamber the cover may be damaged during closure.  
USB cable  
USB Cable UC-E6  
Audio/video cable  
Audio Video Cable EG-CP14  
* When using in other countries, use a plug adapter (available commercially) as necessary.  
For more information about plug adapters, consult your travel agency.  
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Optional Accessories  
Approved Memory Cards  
The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved  
for use in this camera.  
1
Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for  
recording movies. Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards  
with a lower Speed Class rating are used.  
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
SanDisk  
TOSHIBA  
Panasonic  
Lexar  
2 GB , 4 GB , 8 GB , 16 GB , 32 GB  
2
3
3
3
2 GB , 4 GB , 8 GB , 16 GB , 32 GB  
2
3
3
3
3
2 GB , 4 GB , 8 GB , 12 GB , 16 GB , 32 GB  
2
3
3
2 GB , 4 GB , 8 GB  
1
2
Specification defining minimum data transfer speeds for SD and SDHC memory cards.  
If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, be sure that the device  
supports 2 GB cards.  
3
SDHC compliant.  
If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, be sure that  
the device is SDHC compliant.  
Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards.  
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Image/Sound File and Folder Names  
Pictures, movies, or voice memos 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 included)  
and movies  
DSCN  
Voice memos  
.WAV  
Small copies (voice memo  
attachment included)  
SSCN  
RSCN  
Cropped copies (voice memo  
attachment included)  
File number (assigned automatically in  
ascending order, starting with “0001”)  
Copies created using editing  
function other than small  
picture and crop (voice memo  
attachment included)  
FSCN  
Copies created in Draw scene  
mode  
MSCN  
Files are stored in folders named with a folder number followed by an identifier:  
“P_” plus a three-digit sequence number for pictures taken using Panorama  
assist scene mode (e.g. “101P_001”; A70) 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 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 copies 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 (A100).  
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  
(A150), or a new memory card is inserted.  
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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  
O (blinks)  
Problem  
Clock not set.  
Solution  
A
Set date and time.  
Prepare to charge or  
replace battery.  
B
Battery running low.  
Battery exhausted.  
N
Charge or change battery. 16, 18  
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, and the  
power-on lamp will blink  
rapidly. After the lamps  
blink for three minutes, the  
camera will turn off  
P
Battery temperature is  
high.  
Battery temperature  
high  
automatically. Pressing the  
power switch also turns off  
the camera.  
Refocus.  
Focus on another  
subject positioned at the  
same distance from the  
camera as the intended  
subject.  
Q (blinks red)  
Camera cannot focus.  
P
Wait until message clears  
from display automatically  
when recording is  
Camera cannot perform  
other operations until  
recording is complete.  
Please wait for the  
camera to finish  
recording.  
complete.  
u
Write-protect switch is in  
“lock” position.  
Slide write-protect switch  
to “write” position.  
Memory card is write  
protected.  
P
Use approved card.  
Check that connectors  
are clean.  
Confirm that memory  
card is correctly inserted.  
This card cannot be  
used.  
Error accessing memory  
card.  
P
This card cannot be  
read.  
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Error Messages  
Display  
Problem  
Solution  
A
Formatting deletes all data  
stored on the memory  
card. Be sure to tap No and  
P
Card is not formatted. Memory card has not been  
Format card?  
Yes  
No  
make copies of any  
formatted for use in  
COOLPIX S4000.  
pictures which need to be  
kept before formatting the  
memory card. Tap Yes to  
format the memory card.  
Choose smaller image  
size.  
Delete pictures.  
u
Memory card is full.  
Out of memory.  
Insert new memory card. 24  
Remove memory card  
and use internal  
memory.  
Error occurred while  
recording picture.  
Format internal memory or  
memory card.  
Insert new memory card or  
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memory card.  
Camera has run out of file  
numbers.  
The following pictures  
cannot be registered as  
welcome screen.  
P
Image cannot be  
saved.  
Pictures taken at an  
Image mode setting of  
P 3968×2232  
Picture cannot be used for  
welcome screen.  
Pictures reduced to 320  
× 240 size or smaller with  
cropping or small picture  
editing  
Insufficient space to save a Delete pictures from  
copy.  
destination.  
N
Over 200 pictures have  
already been added to  
album.  
Remove some pictures  
from album.  
Add to other albums.  
Album is full. No  
further pictures can be  
added.  
u
One or more portrait  
A blink was detected  
in the picture just  
taken.  
subjects may have blinked Check the picture in  
when the picture was  
taken.  
playback mode.  
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Error Messages  
Display  
Problem  
Solution  
A
Select pictures that  
u
Cannot edit selected  
picture.  
support editing function.  
Movies cannot be  
edited.  
Image cannot be  
modified.  
u
Time out error while  
Choose memory card with  
faster write speed.  
Cannot record movie. recording movie.  
Remove the memory  
card from the camera to  
play back pictures stored  
in the camera’s internal  
memory.  
To copy picture from  
internal memory to  
memory card, tap F.  
The copy screen will be  
displayed and pictures in  
the internal memory can  
be copied to memory  
card.  
No pictures in the internal  
memory or memory card.  
N
Memory contains no  
images.  
Add the picture to  
album.  
Choose the album to  
which picture was  
added.  
The picture has not been  
added to album.  
No pictures are contained Select the category  
in the category selected in containing the sorted  
auto sort mode.  
pictures.  
N
File cannot be viewed on  
this camera. View file using  
a computer or the device  
used to create or edit this  
file.  
File contains no image  
data.  
File not created with this  
camera.  
P
This file cannot be  
played back.  
u
No pictures are available  
All images are hidden. for a slide show.  
N
This image cannot be Picture is protected.  
deleted.  
Disable protection.  
N
Destination in same time  
Travel destination is in  
zone as home.  
the current time zone.  
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Error Messages  
Display  
Problem  
Solution  
A
Turn camera off and then  
on again. If error persists,  
contact retailer or Nikon-  
authorized service  
Lens error  
Q
Lens error.  
representative.  
USB cable disconnected  
during data transfer to  
printer.  
P
Turn camera off and  
reconnect cable.  
Communications error  
Turn camera off, remove  
and reinsert battery, and  
turn camera on. If error  
System error  
Q
Error has occurred in  
camera’s internal circuitry. persists, contact retailer or  
Nikon-authorized service  
representative.  
PR  
Check printer. After solving  
Printer error: check  
printer status.  
Printer error.  
the problem, tap Resume  
to resume printing.*  
PR  
Printer error: check  
paper  
Load the specified paper,  
tap Resume to resume  
printing.*  
Specified size of paper is  
not loaded in printer.  
PR  
Printer error: paper  
jam  
Eject the jammed paper,  
tap Resume to resume  
printing.*  
Paper has jammed in  
printer.  
PR  
Printer error: out of  
paper  
Load the specified paper,  
tap Resume to resume  
printing.*  
No paper is loaded in  
printer.  
PR  
Check ink, tap Resume to  
resume printing.*  
Ink error.  
Printer error: check ink  
PR  
Running out of ink or ink  
Replace ink, tap Resume  
to resume printing.*  
Printer error: out of ink cartridge is empty.  
PR  
An error caused by the  
Printer error: file  
image file has occurred.  
corrupt  
Tap Cancel to cancel  
printing.  
* 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.  
Display, Settings and Power Supply  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
Camera is off.  
Battery is exhausted.  
Standby mode for saving power: press the  
power switch, the shutter-release button, A  
button, or cbutton.  
When flash lamp blinks, wait until flash has  
charged.  
Camera and computer are connected via USB 127  
Monitor is blank.  
cable.  
Camera and TV are connected via audio/video 124  
cable.  
When connecting to an electrical outlet using 18  
a Charging AC Adapter, the camera cannot be  
turned on.  
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.  
The camera turns off if the Charging AC  
Adapter is connected while the camera is on.  
The camera turns off if the USB cable  
connecting it to a computer or printer is  
disconnected. Reconnect the USB cable.  
If camera clock has not been set, “Date not  
set” indicator blinks with shooting and movie  
recording. Pictures and movies recorded  
before clock is set are dated “00/00/0000  
00:00” or “01/01/2010 00:00” respectively. Set  
the correct time and date from the Date  
option in the setup menu.  
Date and time of recording are  
not correct.  
Check camera clock regularly against more  
accurate timepieces and reset as required.  
No indicators displayed in  
monitor.  
Tap A to change the information displayed in  
the monitor.  
Date imprint not available.  
Camera clock has not been set.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
Date not appearing on pictures  
even when Date imprint is  
enabled.  
The current shooting mode is one that does not  
support Date imprint.  
Clock 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. Pressing the  
power switch also turns off the camera.  
Monitor turns off, and the  
power-on lamp blinks rapidly.  
The battery is not charged when the camera  
is turned off.  
Charging stops if the computer enters sleep  
mode while the battery is charging. The  
camera may be turned off.  
Depending upon computer specifications,  
settings, and status, it may be impossible to  
charge the battery inserted into the camera  
via computer connection.  
Battery inserted into the  
camera is not charged when  
the camera is connected to a  
computer.  
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.  
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Troubleshooting  
Shooting  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
When camera is in playback mode, press the 6, 32  
Abutton or the shutter-release button.  
No picture taken when shutter-  
release button is pressed.  
When menus are displayed, tap H.  
Battery is exhausted.  
When flash lamp blinks, 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.  
Increase the ISO sensitivity value.  
Enable electronic vibration reduction or  
motion detection.  
Use BSS (best shot selector).  
Use tripod and self-timer.  
Smear occurs when extremely bright light  
strikes the image sensor. When shooting with  
Continuous set to Multi-shot 16 and when  
recording movies, avoiding bright objects, such  
as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric  
lights is recommended.  
Streaks of light or partial  
discoloration are visible in the  
monitor.  
Bright specks appear in  
pictures taken with flash.  
Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Set the flash  
mode setting to W(off).  
The flash mode is set to W(off).  
Scene mode with which the flash does not  
function is selected.  
On is selected for Blink proof in smart  
portrait menu.  
Flash does not fire.  
Movie is selected for shooting mode.  
Another function that restricts flash is  
enabled.  
Optical zoom cannot be used while recording  
movies.  
Optical zoom cannot be used.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu. 148  
Digital zoom is not available in the following  
situations.  
-
Subject tracking is selected for the touch 40  
shooting setting.  
Digital zoom cannot be used.  
-
When Scene auto selector, Portrait, or  
Night portrait scene mode is selected.  
When shooting in smart portrait mode  
When Continuous is set to Multi-shot 16. 53  
Just before recording a movie (up to 2× can 119  
be applied while recording movies).  
-
-
-
Another function that restricts the Image mode  
option is enabled.  
Image mode not available.  
Off is selected for Sound settings>Shutter 148  
sound in setup menu. No sound is heard with  
some shooting modes and settings, even  
when On is selected.  
No sound when shutter is  
released.  
The speaker is being blocked. Do not cover  
the speaker.  
Off is selected for the AF assist option in the  
setup menu. AF-assist illuminator may not light  
depending on the position of the focus area or  
the current scene mode, even when Auto is  
selected.  
AF-assist illuminator does not  
light.  
Pictures appear smeared.  
Colors are unnatural.  
Lens is dirty. Clean lens.  
White balance does not match light source.  
Shutter speed too slow or ISO sensitivity is high  
Randomly spaced bright pixels as the subject is dark. Noise can be reduced by:  
(“noise”) appear in image.  
Using flash.  
Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting.  
The flash mode is set to W(off)  
Flash window is blocked.  
Subject is beyond flash range.  
Adjust exposure compensation.  
Increase ISO sensitivity.  
Subject is backlit. Select Backlight scene  
mode or set the flash mode setting 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 taking pictures with V(auto with red-  
eye reduction) or fill flash with slow sync and  
red-eye reduction in Night portrait scene  
Unexpected results when flash mode, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix may be applied to  
set to V(auto with red-eye  
areas not affected by red-eye. Use any scene  
mode other than Night portrait, and change  
the flash mode to any setting other than V  
(auto with red-eye reduction) and try shooting  
again.  
reduction).  
In some shooting conditions, facial skin tones 73  
may not be smoothed.  
Select e (skin softening) in the retouch menu 112  
for pictures containing four or more faces.  
Skin tones are not softened.  
Saving images takes time.  
It may take more time to save images in the  
following situations.  
When the noise reduction function is in  
operation  
When flash mode is set to V(auto with red- 43  
eye reduction)  
When the skin softening function is applied  
while shooting  
Playback  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
File or folder was overwritten or renamed by  
computer or other make of camera.  
The COOLPIX S4000 is not able to playback  
movies recorded with another make or model  
of digital camera.  
File cannot be played back.  
Cannot zoom in on picture.  
Playback zoom cannot be used with movies,  
small pictures, or pictures that have been  
cropped to a size of 320 × 240 or smaller.  
Voice memos cannot be attached to movies. 123  
Voice memos cannot be attached to images 103  
taken with other cameras. Voice memos  
attached to images using another camera  
cannot be played back on this camera.  
Cannot record or play back  
voice memos.  
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Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
These options cannot be used with movies.  
These options cannot be used with pictures  
taken at an Image mode setting of  
P 3968×2232.  
Cannot edit pictures.  
Select pictures that support editing functions. 105  
Camera is unable to edit pictures taken with  
other cameras.  
Choose correct Video mode.  
Memory card contains no pictures. Replace  
the memory card. Remove the memory card  
to play back pictures from the internal  
memory.  
Pictures not displayed on  
television.  
TV display is turned off and pictures are  
displayed in the camera monitor.  
Album icon restored to default  
settings, or pictures added to  
Data on the memory card may not be played  
album not displayed in favorite back correctly if overwritten by a computer.  
pictures playback.  
The desired picture was sorted to a category 88  
other than the category currently displayed.  
Pictures recorded by a camera other than the 89  
COOLPIX S4000 and pictures copied using the  
Copy option cannot be displayed in auto sort  
mode.  
The recorded pictures are not  
displayed in auto sort mode.  
Pictures recorded in the internal memory or  
on the memory card may not be played back  
correctly if overwritten by a computer.  
Up to 999 pictures and movies in total can be 89  
added to each category. If the desired  
category already contains 999 pictures or  
movies in total, new pictures or movies  
cannot be added.  
Camera is off.  
Battery is exhausted.  
USB cable is not correctly connected.  
Camera is not recognized by the computer.  
Confirm system requirements.  
Computer is not set to start 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.  
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Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
With some PictBridge-compatible printers, the  
PictBridge startup screen may not be displayed  
and it may be impossible to print pictures when  
Auto is selected for the Charge by computer 152  
option in the setup menu. Set the Charge by  
computer option to Off and reconnect the  
camera to the printer.  
The PictBridge startup screen is  
not displayed when the  
camera is connected to a  
printer.  
Memory card contains no pictures. Replace  
the memory card.  
Remove the memory card to print pictures  
from the internal memory.  
To print pictures created in Draw scene  
mode over a direct camera-to-printer  
connection, first create a print order with  
Print set and then use the DPOF printing  
option.  
Pictures to be printed are not  
displayed.  
Paper size cannot be selected from the camera  
in the following situations, even when printing  
from a PictBridge-compatible printer:  
Cannot select paper size with  
camera.  
The printer does not support the paper sizes 134,  
specified by the camera.  
The printer automatically selects the paper  
size.  
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Specifications  
Nikon COOLPIX S4000 Digital Camera  
Type  
Compact digital camera  
12.0 million  
Effective pixels  
Image sensor  
Lens  
1
/2.3-in. CCD; total pixels: approx. 12.39 million  
4× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens  
Focal length  
4.9-19.6mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 27-108mm  
lens in 35mm [135] format)  
f/-number  
Construction  
Digital zoom  
f/3.2-5.9  
6 elements in 5 groups  
Up to 4× (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 432mm  
lens in 35mm [135] format)  
Vibration reduction  
Autofocus (AF)  
Electronic VR  
Contrast-detect AF  
Focus range (from  
lens)  
Approx. 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.) to  
Macro mode: Approx. 8 cm (3.2 in.) to (wide-angle  
position)  
Focus-area selection  
Monitor  
Face priority, auto (9-area automatic selection), center, manual  
(focus area can be selected using the touch panel)  
7.5 cm/3-in., approx. 460k-dot, TFT LCD (touch panel) with  
anti-reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment  
Frame coverage  
(shooting mode)  
Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical (Compared to actual  
picture)  
Frame coverage  
(playback mode)  
Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical (Compared to  
actual picture)  
Storage  
Media  
Internal memory (approx. 45 MB)  
SD (Secure Digital) memory cards  
File system  
File formats  
DCF, Exif 2.2, and DPOF compliant  
Still pictures: JPEG  
Sound files (Voice Memo): WAV  
Movies: AVI (Motion-JPEG compliant)  
Image size (pixels)  
12M (High) [4000 × 3000P]  
12M [4000 × 3000]  
8M [3264 × 2448]  
5M [2592 × 1944]  
3M [2048 × 1536]  
PC [1024 × 768]  
VGA [640 × 480]  
16:9 [3968 × 2232]  
ISO sensitivity (Standard  
output sensitivity)  
ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200  
Auto (auto gain from ISO 80 to 1600)  
Fixed range auto (ISO 80 to 400, 80 to 800)  
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Specifications  
Exposure  
Metering  
256-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than  
2×), spot (digital zoom 2× or more)  
Exposure control  
Programmed auto exposure with motion detection and  
exposure compensation  
1
(–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of /3 EV)  
Range  
(Aauto mode)  
[W]: –0.6 to +17.2 EV  
[T]: 1.2 to 19 EV  
(exposure values achieved with automatic ISO sensitivity  
adjustment converted to ISO 100 values)  
Shutter  
Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter  
1
Speed  
/2000-1 s  
4 s (when scene mode is set to Fireworks show)  
Electronically-controlled ND filter (–2.6 AV) selection  
2 steps (f/3.2 and f/8 [W])  
Aperture  
Range  
Self-timer  
Built-in flash  
Can be selected from 10 and 2 second duration  
Range (approx.)  
(ISO sensitivity: Auto  
[W]: 0.5 to 4.5 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 14 ft.)  
[T]: 0.5 to 2.4 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 7 ft.10 in.)  
)
Flash control  
Interface  
TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes  
Hi-Speed USB  
Data Transfer Protocol MTP, PTP  
Video output  
Can be selected from NTSC and PAL  
I/O terminal  
Audio video output/digital I/O (USB)  
Supported languages  
Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish,  
Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Greek, German, Hungarian,  
Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese,  
Norwegian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish  
Power sources  
Charging time  
Battery life*  
One EN-EL10 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (supplied)  
AC Adapter EH-62D (available separately)  
Approx. 2 hours and 10 minutes (when using Charging AC  
Adapter EH-68P/EH-68P (AR) and when no charge remains)  
Approx. 190 shots (EN-EL10)  
Dimensions  
(W × H × D)  
Approx. 94.5 × 56.5 × 20.4 mm (3.8 × 2.3 × 0.8 in.) (excluding  
projections)  
Weight  
Approx. 131 g (4.7 oz.) (including 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-EL10 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 4000×3000. Battery life may vary  
depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed.  
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10  
Type  
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery  
DC 3.7 V, 740 mAh  
Rated capacity  
Operating temperature  
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)  
Dimensions  
(W × H × D)  
Approx. 31.5 × 39.5 × 6 mm (1.2 × 1.6 × 0.2 in.) (excluding  
projections)  
Weight  
Approx. 15 g (0.5 oz) (excluding battery case)  
Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH-68P (AR)  
Rated input  
AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.065-0.04 A  
Rated capacity  
Rated output  
6.5-9.6 VA  
DC 5.0 V, 0.5 A  
Operating temperature  
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)  
Dimensions  
EH-68P: Approx. 55 × 22 × 65 mm (2.2 × 0.9 × 2.6 in.)  
(W × H × D)  
EH-68P (AR): Approx. 55 × 51.6 × 66 mm (2.2 × 2.0 × 2.6 in.)  
Weight  
EH-68P: Approx. 60 g (2.1 oz)  
EH-68P (AR): Approx. 65 g (2.3 oz)  
B Specifications  
Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product  
and its specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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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 memory card.  
Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exchangeable Image File Format for  
Digital Still Cameras (Exif) version 2.2 for digital still cameras, 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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(except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be  
made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION.  
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