User manual NIKON 4200

En The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA Trademark Information Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Mac OS, Power Macintosh, PowerBook, and Quick Time are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Finder, Power Mac, iMac, and iBook are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Internet is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. PictBridge is a trademark. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this product to prevent possible injury. WARNINGS Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment. Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or from the AC adapter kit (available separately), unplug the AC adapter kit and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire. Do not place strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in strangulation. Do not disassemble Touching the product's internal parts could result in injury. In the event of malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the AC adapter kit and removing the battery. Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling a battery for use in this product: i · Before replacing the battery, turn the product off and make sure the power-on lamp has gone out. If you are using an AC adapter kit, be sure it is unplugged. · Use only rechargeable Nikon ENEL5 lithium-ion batteries (supplied). · When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards. · Do not short or disassemble batteries. · Do not expose batteries to flame or to excessive heat. · Do not immerse in or expose to water. · Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins. · Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains. · Immediately after use, or when the product is used on battery power for an extended period, the battery may become hot. Before removing the battery, turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool. · Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation. Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the batteries or other small parts into their mouths. Removing memory cards Memory cards may become hot during use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs on which the software and manuals are distributed should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CDROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. Observe caution when operating the flash Using the flash close to your subject's eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (39") from the subject. Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. ii Notices · No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon's prior written permission. · Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. · Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. · While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). Notice for customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. E4200 CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. 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, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200 iii Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. ATTENTION Cet appareil numéique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. · Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped "Sample". The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited. · Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons. · Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws. iv 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, AC adapters, and Speedlights) 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 approved by Nikon could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera with you on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction. Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites: · For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ · For users in Europe: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support · For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for contact information: http://nikonimaging.com/ v Table of Contents For Your Safety ..................................................................................................................... i Notices ............................................................................................................................... iii Table of Contents ............................................................................................................... vi Introduction........................................................................................................................ 1 Before You Begin ................................................................................ 2 Parts of the Camera ............................................................................................................ The Monitor........................................................................................................................ The Mode Dial .................................................................................................................... Navigating the Menus......................................................................................................... The Shutter-Release Button................................................................................................. 2 4 6 7 7 First Steps............................................................................................. 8 Inserting Batteries ............................................................................................................... 8 Inserting Memory Cards.................................................................................................... 10 Checking the Battery Level................................................................................................ 12 Basic Setup ....................................................................................................................... 14 Basic Photography............................................................................. 17 Step 1­Select Mode................................................................................................... Step 2­Frame the Picture .................................................................................................. Step 3­Focus and Shoot.................................................................................................... Step 4­View the Results (Full-screen Playback) .................................................................. Assist and Scene Modes.................................................................................................... Framing Assist................................................................................................................... Scene Mode............................................................................................................. Taking Pictures for a Panorama .................................................................................. When Lighting Is Poor: Using the Flash ......................................................................... Taking a Self-Portrait: Using the Self-Timer .................................................................. Easy Close-Ups: Macro Close-Up Mode ....................................................................... Controlling Exposure: Exposure Compensation ........................................................... 17 19 21 24 27 28 34 40 42 44 46 47 Scene Mode ....................................................................................... 27 More on Photography....................................................................... 42 Movies ................................................................................................ 49 Selects Movie Types .......................................................................................................... 49 Recording Movies........................................................................................................ 51 Viewing Movies ................................................................................................................ 52 vi More on Playback .............................................................................. 53 Viewing Pictures on the Camera........................................................................................ Cropping Pictures.............................................................................................................. Voice Memos: Recording and Playback.............................................................................. Viewing Pictures on TV...................................................................................................... Viewing Pictures on a Computer ....................................................................................... Printing Pictures ................................................................................................................ Print Set ...................................................................................................................... Printing via Direct USB Connection .................................................................................... Using the Shooting Menu.................................................................................................. Image Mode...................................................................................................................... White Balance ................................................................................................................... Metering ........................................................................................................................... Continuous ....................................................................................................................... Best Shot Selector ............................................................................................................. Image Adjustment............................................................................................................. Image Sharpening ............................................................................................................. Sensitivity .......................................................................................................................... Auto Bracketing ................................................................................................................ Saturation Control............................................................................................................. AF Area Mode................................................................................................................... Auto-focus Mode .............................................................................................................. Noise Reduction ................................................................................................................ 53 56 57 59 60 64 65 68 73 75 79 81 82 84 85 86 87 88 90 91 94 95 The Shooting Menu........................................................................... 73 The Playback Menu ........................................................................... 96 Using the Playback Menu .................................................................................................. 96 Slide Show .................................................................................................................. 97 Delete .......................................................................................................................... 99 Protect .................................................................................................................... 101 Auto Transfer .......................................................................................................... 102 Small Pic. .................................................................................................................. 105 Copy ......................................................................................................................... 106 vii The Setup Menu .............................................................................. 109 Using the Setup Menu .................................................................................................... Welcome Screen ...................................................................................................... Date .......................................................................................................................... Monitor Settings ...................................................................................................... Date Imprint ................................................................................................................... Brightness ................................................................................................................. Sound Settings .......................................................................................................... Auto Off ......................................................................................................................... Format Memory/Card...................................................................................................... Language ................................................................................................................... USB.......................................................................................................................... Video Mode.................................................................................................................... Reset All ..................................................................................................................... Firmware Version...................................................................................................... Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................... Caring for Your Camera.................................................................................................. Error Messages ............................................................................................................... Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................. Specifications.................................................................................................................. Index .............................................................................................................................. 109 110 112 115 116 117 118 119 119 120 121 121 121 122 123 126 129 133 136 139 Technical Notes................................................................................ 123 viii Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX 4200 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy when using the product. Symbols Used in this Manual To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use to prevent damage to your camera. This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using your camera. This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using your camera. This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide. Before You Begin First Steps Basic Photography Scene Mode More on Photography Movies More on Playback The Shooting Menu The Playback Menu The Setup Menu Technical Notes 1 Internal Memory and SD Memory Card This camera uses both internal memory and a SD memory card for storing pictures. If you insert a memory card into the camera, pictures will automatically be stored on the card instead of in the internal memory. To store, view or delete pictures in the internal memory or to format the internal memory, remove the memory card first. Before You Begin Parts of the Camera Shutter-release button ( Before You Begin 7) Self-timer lamp ( 44)/ AF-Assist illuminator (LED; Viewfinder Mode dial ( Power-on lamp ( 12) Power switch ( 12) 6) Built-in Speedlight ( 42) 22, 127, 136) Microphone ( 57) Eyelet for camera strap Lens ( 19) Memory card slot cover ( 10) Lens not extended Power connector cover for AC adapter kit ( 124) Lens cover Attaching the Camera Strap 2 Zoom ( / ) buttons ( 19) Multi selector (/ / / )( 7) Green (AF) lamp ( 21) Red ( ) lamp ( 21) (center)/ (transfer) button ( 7, 60) Before You Begin Viewfinder ( 19) Speaker Monitor ( 4, 5) Interface connector cover Tripod socket ( (delete) button ( 25) MENU button ( 74, 96) Batterychamber cover ( 8) (play) button 41, 44) Power connector cover for AC adapter kit ( 124) USB ( 62)/ Audio/Video (A/V) out ( 59) connector Battery latch ( 8) Interface connector cover Battery-chamber cover ( 8) 3 The Monitor Shooting 3 1 2 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 Before You Begin 26 25 21 22 24 23 18 17 20 19 16 15 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 4 Shooting mode . . . . . 17, 27, 49 Zoom indicator1) . . . . . . . . . 19 Focus indicator2) . . . . . . . . . 21 Macro close-up mode . . . . . . 46 Battery level indicator3) . . . . . 12 Internal memory/memory card indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Camera shake icon4) . . 43, 129 "Date not set" icon5) . . . . . . 16 Time zone indicator6) . . . . . 112 Self-timer indicator . . . . . . . . 44 Date imprint indicator . . . . . 116 Number of exposures remaining/ length of movie. . . . . 17, 18, 51 Flash mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Focus area7) . . . . . . . . . . 23, 91 Image quality . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Image size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Exposure compensation . . . . 47 13 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 12 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) . 87 Bracketing8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 White balance bracketing9) . 88 Best Shot Selector (BSS) . . . . 84 Noise reduction . . . . . . . . . . 95 Continuous shooting mode . . . 82 White balance . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Image adjustment . . . . . . . . 85 Image sharpening . . . . . . . . 86 1) Appears when the zoom buttons are pressed. 2) Appears when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. 3) Appears when the battery is running low. 4) Appears at slow shutter speeds to warn that pictures may be blurred. 5) Blinks when the camera clock has not been set. 6) Appears when the new city time zone has been set. 7) Displays the focus area when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway if AF area mode has been set to Auto. 8) Appears when the Bracketing has been set. 9) Appears when the White balance bracketing has been set. Playback 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 9 8 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Before You Begin START 1 Current folder . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 2 File number and type . . . . . . 26 3 Internal memory/memory card indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 4 Battery level indicator* . . . . . 12 5 Volume indicator. . . . . . . . . 118 6 Voice memo recording guide . . 57 7 Voice memo playback guide. . . 57 8 Current frame number/total number of frames/length of movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 51 9 Voice memo icon . . . . . . . . . 57 Movie playback icon . . . . . . 52 Image quality . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Image size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Movie indicator . . . . . . . . . . 51 Protect icon . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Print-order icon . . . . . . . . . . 65 Transfer icon . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Time of recording . . . . . . . . 14 Date of recording. . . . . . . . . 14 * Appears when the battery is running low. Display in the Monitor Use Monitor settings in the setup menu to switch to display or hide information for shooting or playback ( 115). To show information, set Monitor settings to Show info, Auto info, or Framing grid. To hide information on the monitor, set Monitor settings to Hide info. To turn off the monitor, set Monitor settings to Monitor off. If the battery level indicator appears, the monitor will turn off temporarily while the flash is charging ( 12, 22). 5 The Mode Dial Using the mode dial, you can select from seven shooting modes and the setup mode. Choose a shooting mode according to shooting conditions. To select a mode, align the mode icon with the " " mark next to the mode dial. Before You Begin Movie ( 51 - 52) Choose from three movie modes. You can make movies with sound. Setup ( 109 - 122) Choose this mode to display the setup menu, where you can perform such tasks as setting the camera clock and adjusting monitor brightness. Auto ( 17) A simple "point-and-shoot" mode in which the majority of camera settings are controlled by the camera. You can choose from thirteen shooting menus to achieve the desired effect. Scene ( 27, 34) Choose from eleven "scenes" suited to different subjects or shooting conditions and let the camera do the rest. Portrait Assist Landscape Assist Sports Assist Night Portrait Assist Use framing assist to help compose pictures suited to a particular type of subject ( 27 - 28). 6 Navigating the Menus The multi selector is used to navigate through the camera menus. Move cursor up. Before You Begin Press to make selection. Display sub-menu, move cursor right, or make selection. Cancel and return to previous menu, or move cursor left. Move cursor down. The Shutter-Release Button Your camera has a two stage shutter-release button. The camera sets focus and exposure when the button is pressed halfway. The green (AF) lamp next to the viewfinder and the focus indicator in the monitor will light when the focus operation is complete. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. To take the picture, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Press the button halfway. Press the button the rest of the way down. 7 First Steps Inserting Batteries Your camera uses Nikon EN-EL5 rechargeable lithium-ion battery. · Provided with camera · Can be recharged using supplied MH-61 battery charger (be sure to charge battery before using camera for first time or after long period of disuse). About two hours are required to charge battery when no charge remains. 1 2 Open the battery-chamber cover Slide the cover in the direction shown in ( until it stops and open the cover ( ). First Steps ) Insert the battery Insert the battery as shown in the label at the entrance to the battery chamber, making sure the positive "+" and negative "­" terminals are in the correct orientation. The small projection on the battery is on the same side as the negative terminal. Inserting Batteries Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Check to be sure the battery is in the correct orientation. 8 The orange battery latch is pushed aside as the battery is inserted. The latch will close when the battery is fully inserted. First Steps Battery latch 3 Close the battery-chamber cover Close the cover ( ) and slide it in until it latches ( ). Ensure the cover is closed firmly. Replacing Batteries Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp has gone out before opening the battery-chamber cover. Slide the battery latch in the direction indicated to eject the battery, which can then be removed using your fingers. · Note that the battery may become hot during use. Observe due caution when removing the battery. Read Battery Warnings Read and follow the battery warnings and cautions on pages i - ii and page 128 of this manual, together with any warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer. Alternative Power Sources To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an optional EH-62A AC adapter kit. Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera. For more information on attaching instructions for EH-62A AC adapter kit, see "Connecting the EH-62A AC Adapter Kit" ( 124). 9 Inserting Memory Cards Pictures can be stored in the camera's internal memory (about 12 MB) or on Secure Digital (SD) memory card. If no memory card has been inserted in the camera, pictures will be stored in the camera's internal memory, and if the camera contains a memory card, then pictures will automatically be stored on the card. To store pictures in the internal memory, remove the memory card. 1 2 3 Direction of insertion Terminals Front Confirm that the camera is off The power-on lamp should be off. First Steps Open the memory card slot cover Slide the cover in the direction shown in ( ) until it stops, and the cover will open automatically ( ). Insert the memory card Insert the memory card in the direction of the arrow shown on the label at the entrance to the memory card slot until it stops. Inserting Memory Cards Insert the memory card terminals first. Inserting the card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card. Check to be sure the card is in the correct orientation. 4 10 Close the memory card slot cover Close the cover ( ) and slide it until it latches ( ). Ensure the cover is closed firmly. Formatting Memory Cards Memory cards must be formatted using the COOLPIX4200 before first use. For information on formatting memory cards, see Format Memory/Card ( 119) in the setup menu. Removing Memory Cards Memory cards can be removed without loss of data when the camera is off. To remove memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp is off. Do not open the memory card slot cover while the power-on lamp is lit. Open the memory card slot cover and press the memory card to partially eject the card. The card can then be removed by hand. · Memory cards may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing memory cards. First Steps Memory Cards · · · · · · · Use only Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. Do not disassemble or modify. Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks. Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects. Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. Do not leave in direct sunlight in a closed vehicle or in other areas exposed to high temperatures. Do not expose to high levels of humidity or to corrosive gas. The Write Protect Switch Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of data. When this switch is in the "lock" position, pictures can not be recorded, deleted, or edited, and the card can not be formatted. Do not lock the card when taking, deleting, or editing pictures or when transferring pictures to a computer. Write protect switch When the memory card is locked, pictures can be played back but can not be recorded, deleted, edited, or transferred using the ( ) button on the camera, and the card can not be formatted. 11 Checking the Battery Level 1 2 First Steps Turn the camera on · Press the power switch. · The power-on lamp lights when the camera is on. Check the battery level in the monitor When the camera is turned on for the first time, a language-selection dialog will be displayed. Choose the desired language and press . See "Basic Setup" ( 14). Battery Level Display NO ICON (lights) WARNING!! BATTERY EXHAUSTED Battery fully charged. Low battery. If flash fires, monitor turns off while Speedlight recharges. Battery exhausted. Charge or replace with a fully charged battery. Meaning The red ( ) and green (AF) lamps will blink when the "WARNING!! BATTERY EXHAUSTED" warning is displayed. Turning the Camera Off To turn the camera off when the power-on lamp is lit, press the power switch. · Do not remove the battery or disconnect the EH-62A AC adapter kit (optional) until the poweron lamp has gone out. 12 The Button The camera can also be turned on by pressing the button for about two seconds. Your most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor ( 53). The Power-On Lamp The power-on lamp indicates the following: When the power-on lamp is On Blinking Off The camera is On First Steps In standby mode Off Auto Power Off (Standby Mode) If no operations are performed for one minute (default setting), the monitor will turn off automatically and the camera will enter standby mode to reduce the drain on the battery. While the camera is in standby mode, the power-on lamp will blink. If no operations are performed for three minutes after the camera enters standby mode, the power will turn off automatically and the power-on lamp will go out. The camera will be reactivated from standby mode when you: · · · · · Press the power switch Press the shutter-release button halfway Press the button to view the last picture taken Press the MENU button to display the menu for the current mode Rotate the mode dial to select a new mode The length of time before the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the Auto off option in the setup menu ( 119). However, when a menu or the setup menu is displayed, the monitor will turn off after three minutes, and when pictures are being shown in a non-stop slide show ( 97) or when the camera is powered by an AC adapter kit, the monitor will turn off after thirty minutes. When connecting the camera to a computer or printer with a USB cable, Auto power off function does not work. 13 Basic Setup The first time the camera is turned on, a language-selection dialog will be displayed in the monitor. Follow the steps below to choose a language and set the time and date. First Steps Highlight Deutsch (German), En- Confirmation dialog displayed. glish, Español (Spanish), Français Highlight Yes. (French), Italiano, (Italian), Nederlands (Dutch), Svenska (Swedish), (Japanese), (Simplified Chinese), or (Korean), and press . * To turn daylight saving time on or off, press to highlight DaylightSaving and press . When DaylightSaving is checked, time will automatically be advanced one hour ( 114). To return to Step 3, press to highlight current time zone. TIME ZONE menu displayed.* Display map of world time zones. Select home time zone. 14 Display DATE menu. Edit Day (order of Day, Month, and · When turning the camera on and Year may differ in some areas). setting the date and time for the first time, you can not return to HOME TIME ZONE menu. First Steps Select Month. Repeat steps 7 - 8 to Highlight D M Y. edit Month, Year, hour, and minute. Choose order in which Day, Month, Exit to mode currently selected with and Year will be displayed. the mode dial. Note that time and date of recording will not be imprinted on pictures unless Date or Date and time is selected for Date imprint ( 116). 15 Date not Set If you exit without setting time and date, the ("date not set") icon will flash in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode and all pictures will have time stamp of "0000.00.00 00:00" (still images) or "2004.01.01 00:00" (movies). The Clock Battery When the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an EH-62A AC adapter kit (optional), the clock battery will charge in about ten hours. When fully charged, the clock battery can provide several days of back-up power. First Steps The Camera Clock The camera clock is less accurate than most watches or household clocks. Check the clock regularly against more accurate timepieces and reset as necessary. Time Zones The local time or daylight saving time can be set when traveling abroad. See Date ( 112) in the setup menu for details. Setting the Clock from Provided Software (Windows XP/Mac OS X Only) If the camera is connected with the USB option set to PTP ( 60) in the setup menu, provided software can be used to set the camera clock to the same time and date as the computer. See the provided software Reference Manual (on CD) for details. 16 Basic Photography Step 1­Select Mode This section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in (auto shooting mode). In this automatic, "point-and-shoot" mode, the majority of camera settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, producing optimal results in most situations. 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to Basic Photography Turn the camera on The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will display a welcome screen ( 110). The camera is ready to shoot when the monitor shows the view through the camera lens. Internal memory/memory card When the camera contains a memory card, is displayed, and when there is no memory card in the camera, is displayed. Number of exposures remaining The number of pictures that can be stored on the internal memory or a memory card depends on the capacity of the memory or memory card and the option chosen for Image mode (Image quality and Image size) ( 78). Flash mode Choose from five modes depending on lighting and your creative intent ( 42). Shooting mode indicates auto shooting mode. Image size Choose from five options depending on how you plan to use the picture ( 77). The default setting is 4M (2272 × 1704). Image quality Choose from three options depending on how you plan to use the picture ( 75). The default setting is NORMAL. 17 Number of Exposures Remaining If the number of exposures remaining is zero, the message "OUT OF MEMORY" will be displayed in the monitor and no further pictures can be taken until you: · Choose a lower image quality or image size setting ( 75) (depending on the condition, no further pictures may be taken even if you change the setting). · Insert a new memory card ( 10). · Remove the memory card so that pictures will be recorded in the internal memory ( 11) (pictures can be taken only when the internal memory has space). · Delete some pictures in the internal memory or on a memory card. Auto Shooting Mode (auto shooting) mode provides thirteen shooting menu options such as White balance, Image sharpening and Continuous. See "Using the Shooting Menu" ( 73). Basic Photography Advanced Brightness Control LCD The COOLPIX4200's Advanced Brightness Control LCD optimizes visibility in sunlight and other lighting conditions. 18 Step 2­Frame the Picture 1 Ready the camera Hold the camera steadily in both hands. Photographs can be framed in the monitor or the viewfinder. Don't Block the Shot To avoid dark or partially obscured pictures, keep your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash window, and microphone. Basic Photography 2 Zoom out Zoom in Indicator in monitor shows amount of zoom when either button is pressed Digital zoom Frame your subject Your Nikon digital camera is equipped with two types of built-in zoom: optical zoom, in which the camera's telescoping lens can be used to magnify the subject up to 3 ×, and digital zoom, in which digital processing is used to further magnify the image up to 4 ×, for a total of 12 ×. Use the zoom buttons to frame your subject in the center of the monitor: · Press the (W) button to zoom out from your subject, increasing the area visible in the frame. · Press the (T) button to zoom in on your subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame. · When the camera is zoomed in to maximum magnification, holding the (T) button down for more than two seconds will trigger digital zoom. The zoom indicator will turn yellow, and the green (AF) lamp next to the viewfinder will blink. Use the (T) and (W) buttons to adjust zoom in the digital zoom range. To cancel digital zoom, press (W) until the zoom indicator turns white. 19 Digital Zoom · In digital zoom, data from the camera's image sensor are processed digitally, enlarging the center area of the picture to fill the frame. Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of detail visible in the picture. Instead, details visible at maximum optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly "grainy" image. Note that the effects of digital zoom are not visible in the viewfinder - use the monitor when framing pictures with digital zoom. Digital zoom is not available when the monitor is off or when an assist mode (except for sports assist) is selected. · When digital zoom is working, the focus area is fixed in the center of the frame ( 91). · When digital zoom is working, Metering is set to just like Center-weighted ( 81). When Lighting Is Poor When lighting is poor, sensitivity is raised to compensate and the image in the monitor may be slightly mottled. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Basic Photography Monitor or Viewfinder? · Use the monitor to confirm camera settings at a glance while at the same time viewing an image that shows how the final picture will appear. This is particularly useful when the image in the viewfinder does not accurately reflect what will appear in the final picture, for example when: ­ your subject is less than 1.5 meters (4'11") from the camera ­ digital zoom is in effect · Use the viewfinder when you want to save power by turning the monitor off ( 115), or when bright ambient lighting makes it difficult to see the display in the monitor. · When taking pictures continuously using the sports assist or continuous option, etc., they are displayed on the monitor later than actual shooting. We recommend you to take pictures continuously using the viewfinder. 20 Step 3­Focus and Shoot 1 Focus Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure. · Focus and exposure will lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway ( 7). · In mode, the camera automatically selects focus area containing the subject closest to camera from five focus areas (default setting in auto shooting mode). · When subject is in focus, the selected AF area turns green. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the green AF (Autofocus) lamp and the red (flash-ready) lamp are shown as follows. Red ( On Blinks Off ) lamp Flash will fire when picture is taken. Flash charging. Flash off or not required. Green (AF) lamp/ focus area and focus indicator On: green/ green Blinks: green/ red Subject in focus. Camera unable to focus on subject. Recompose the picture and try again. Basic Photography Focus area Red ( ) lamp Green (AF) lamp Focus indicator 2 Take the picture · Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take the picture. · To prevent blur, press the shutter-release button down smoothly. 21 During Recording · While pictures are being recorded to the memory or memory card, the green (AF) lamp will blink, and at the same time, a (wait) icon will be displayed in the monitor or the memory icon ( or ) will blink. Do not turn the camera off, eject the memory card, or remove or disconnect the power source 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, internal memory, or card. Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus performs best when there is contrast between the subject and the background and the subject is evenly lit. It does not perform well if the subject is very dark or moving rapidly, if there are objects of sharply differing brightness in the scene (e.g., the sun is behind your subject and their features are in deep shadow), or if there are several objects at different distances from the camera at the center of the frame (e.g., your subject is inside a cage). Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) Sensitivity is a measure of how sensitive the camera responds to light. Your Nikon digital camera normally has a sensitivity roughly equivalent to film with an ISO 80 rating. When lighting is poor and Sensitivity ( 87) is Auto, the camera will automatically increase sensitivity, permitting faster exposures and minimizing blur caused by inadvertent camera movement (camera shake). An ISO icon will appear in the monitor to warn that the picture may be slightly mottled. AF-Assist Illuminator COOLPIX4200 is equipped with an AF-assist illuminator. If lighting is poor, the built-in AF-assist illuminator will light when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, allowing the camera to focus even when the subject is poorly lit. The AF-assist illuminator will light in the following cases: · AF area mode is set to Auto or Off in the shooting menu, or the focus area in the center of the frame is selected when AF area mode is set to Manual. · Selecting the focus area in the center of the frame when shooting in (portrait assist) mode without using a framing guide ( 29). · Shooting in (night portrait assist) mode without using a framing guide ( 33). · Selecting the focus area in the center of the frame when shooting in (close up) mode. Basic Photography The AF-assist illuminator provides the following range: · Zoom out: within approx. 2 m (6'6") · Zoom in: within approx. 1.5 m (4'11") Low Battery If the flash fires when the low battery icon is displayed, the monitor will turn off while the Speedlight recharges. 22 Autofocus The COOLPIX 4200 has two modes that allow control of the Autofocus; AF area mode ( 91) and Auto-focus mode ( 94). AF/AE lock Focus and exposure are locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and remain locked while the shutter-release button is held in this position (AF/AE lock). AF/ AE lock can be used to take pictures of off-center subjects or in situations in which the camera is unable to focus using autofocus. Procedures for AF/AE lock are described below. In this example, AF area mode ( 94) is set to Auto (default setting). 1 Focus Position the subject in the center of the frame in the monitor and press the shutter-release button halfway. · The camera automatically selects a focus area containing the subject closest to the camera from five focus areas. Basic Photography 2 Check the green (AF) lamp and focus indicator When the subject is in focus, the green (AF) lamp next to the viewfinder and focus indicator on the monitor are lit. Focus area shows green on the monitor. · Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. 3 Recompose the picture Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway, recompose your picture. Do not change the distance between the camera and your subject while AF/AE lock is in effect. If your subject moves, remove your finger from the shutter-release button and focus again at the new distance. Take the picture Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. 4 23 Step 4­View the Results (Full-screen Playback) 1 2 Basic Photography Press the button View pictures in the monitor · This mode is called "Full-screen playback" ( 53). · Your most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor. · To view additional pictures, press or to view pictures in the order recorded, or to view pictures in reverse order. To cancel full-screen playback and return to the auto shooting mode, press the button again. Playback Tip Pictures are displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory or a memory card. This makes it possible to scroll rapidly through the pictures in the memory or a memory card without waiting for each image to be displayed at full resolution. The Button Pressing the button for about two seconds will turn the camera on. Press again to return to the mode selected with the mode dial. More About Playback For more information on playback, see "More on Playback" ( 53 - 72). 24 Deleting Unwanted Pictures To delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor: A confirmation dialog displayed. Highlight Yes. · To exit without deleting picture, highlight No and press . · To delete only a voice memo ( 57), highlight and press . can be selected when a voice memo was recorded with the picture. Delete picture and return to playback. Basic Photography Deleting Your Last Shot At any time during shooting, you can press the button to delete the last picture taken. The confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press to highlight Yes and press . · To exit without deleting the picture, highlight No and press . · To delete only a voice memo ( 57), highlight and press . voice memo was recorded with the picture. can be selected when a 25 Image File and Folder Names In the memory or on the memory card, pictures are identified by file names with three parts: a four letter identifier, a four-digit file number assigned automatically by the camera in ascending order, and a three-letter extension (e.g., "DSCN0001.JPG"). When a picture is viewed in the monitor, the file number and extension appear in the top right corner of the display. The identifier is not displayed, but is visible when pictures are transferred to a computer. Picture type Original Still picture Movie Copy created using Small pic. Cropped copy Voice memos Identifier Extension DSCN DSCN SSCN RSCN DSCN SSCN RSCN .JPG .MOV .JPG .JPG .WAV 24 51 105 56 57 Copy Basic Photography Audio file · Pictures are stored in a folder created automatically by the camera. The folder name includes a three-digit folder number (e.g., 100NIKON). · When the current folder is full (200 pictures) a new folder is automatically created. The new folder becomes the current folder, and its number is incremented by one (e.g., 100NIKON 101NIKON). · Each time you take pictures in Panorama assist mode, a "P_xxx" folder (e.g., "101P_001") is automatically created, and a series of pictures starting with "DSCN0001" are stored in the folder. · When you take pictures after switching the mode from Panorama assist mode, a new folder will be created, and newly taken pictures are stored in the folder. · If you take a picture when the current folder contains a picture numbered 9999, a new folder will be created and file numbering will begin again from 0001. · If file number reaches 200 or picture number reaches 9999 when the memory or the memory card contains a folder numbered 999, no further pictures can be taken, even if there is still memory capacity. Replace the memory card, or transfer all pictures to a computer ( 60) and then format the memory or the memory card ( 119). · When the button is pressed in shooting mode, the picture with the largest number stored in the folder is displayed. 26 Scene Mode Assist and Scene Modes Your Nikon digital camera offers a choice of four "assist" and eleven "scene" modes. In these modes, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type, sparing you the necessity of adjusting settings one-by-one. Assist Modes Assist modes are chosen by rotating the mode dial to the desired mode. Framing assist options are available to help you compose your shots. Description Use for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly while background details are softened. Use to enhance outlines, colors, and contrast in skyscapes, forests, and other landscape shots, or to take portraits that feature a Landscape assist landmark in the background. Sports assist Use for sports shots that freeze motion in rapidly-moving subjects. Night portrait assist Use for portraits taken against a dimly-lit backdrop. Portrait assist Mode 29 31 32 33 Scene Mode Scene Modes Scene modes are selected by rotating the mode dial to MENU button. Mode Party/Indoor Beach/Snow Sunset Dusk/Dawn Night landscape Close up Museum Fireworks show Copy Back light Panorama assist and pressing the Description Use to capture background details or the effects of candlelight and other indoor lighting. Use for bright subjects such as snowfields, beaches, and sunlit expanses of water. Use to preserve the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. Use to preserve the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise and after sunset. Use when taking landscape shots at night. Use to capture vivid colors in close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects. Use where flash photography is prohibited. Use to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. Use to copy text and line drawings. Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing their features into shadow. Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single scene. 35 35 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 38 39 Assist and Scene Modes Depending on your subject, assist and scene modes may not always produce the desired results. If results are not to your satisfaction, choose (auto shooting) and try again. 27 Framing Assist The four assist modes offer a selection of framing assist options that allow you to compose pictures with the help of framing guides displayed in the monitor. To use framing assist, rotate the mode dial to the desired mode and follow the steps below. Assist modes Display framing assist menu. Choose composition type. Current selection shown by large icon and caption. Scene Mode Make selection. Press MENU button to return to shooting mode. Framing guide appears in monitor. When taking pictures, position subject or subjects in framing guide as described on following pages. Using the Guides · Your subject does not have to fit exactly in the framing guides. · When framing pictures, pay attention to your surroundings; be careful not to trip and fall. Image Quality and Image Size It is possible to change Image quality ( 75) and Image size ( 77) from this menu. Select an icon of Image quality or Image size shown on the right, and press to change them. Image quality Image size 28 Portrait Assist (portrait assist) mode helps you frame portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly while background details are softened. This lends the composition a sense of depth (the degree of softening depends on the amount of light available). A framing assist menu helps you frame off-center subjects and compose tall or wide shots and two-person portraits. Rotate the mode dial to and press the MENU button ( The following portrait assist modes are available: Portrait No guides are displayed in monitor. AF area mode is automatically set to Manual. · Select a focus area according to your subject ( 93). Scene Mode 28). Portrait left Use to compose shot with subject centered in left half of frame. · Camera will focus on subject in framing guide. Portrait right Use to compose shot with subject centered in right half of frame. · Camera will focus on subject in framing guide. Portrait close-up Use to compose shot with your subject's face positioned in top half of frame. · Camera will focus on subject in framing guide. Portrait couple Use to compose shot with two subjects positioned side-by-side. · Camera will focus on closest subject. 29 Portrait figure Use to compose shot with camera held as shown at right and subject's face in top half of frame. · Camera will focus on subject in framing guide. (changeable) OFF (changeable) OFF Scene Mode Settings for Assist Modes The settings for flash, self-timer, macro close-up in Portrait assist, Landscape assist, Sports assist, and Night portrait assist modes are shown on the table respectively. 30 Landscape Assist (landscape assist) mode helps you frame vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines, colors, and contrast. A framing assist menu helps you frame not only natural landscapes but also cityscapes and portrait shots featuring a landmark in the background. Rotate the mode dial to and press the MENU button ( 28). The following landscape assist modes are available: Landscape No guides are displayed in monitor. Use to focus on distant objects through foreground objects such as windows or a screen of branches. · Focus is fixed at infinity. Scenic view Use to compose landscapes with sky in top third of frame, distant objects in middle third, and closer objects in bottom third. · Match top of skyline with wavy yellow guide. Architecture Use to photograph buildings. · A grid is displayed in the monitor to help keep verticals and horizontals aligned with the frame. Group right Use to compose portraits with portrait subjects to right and landmark or other object in background at left of frame. · Both portrait subject and background object will be in focus. Group left Use to compose portraits with portrait subjects to left and landmark or other object in background at right of frame. · Both portrait subject and background object will be in focus. Scene Mode * OFF (changeable) OFF (changeable). * When you select Group right or Group left, flash mode is set to 31 Sports Assist (sports assist) mode is used for dynamic action shots that capture moving objects. The assist menu lets you freeze the action in a single shot or record motion in a series of pictures. Rotate the mode dial to and press the MENU button ( 28). The following sports assist modes are available: Sports While shutter-release button is held down, pictures are recorded at rate of up to about 1.3 frames per second. · Camera takes 11 shots in a series when Image quality is NORMAL and Image size is 4M (2272 × 1704). · Focus, exposure, and white balance are determined by first shot in each series. · When the ( ) battery level indicator is displayed in the monitor, consecutive shooting speed will be slow. Sport spectator Sport spectator is ideal for capturing those instants when you have no time to compose the picture. Use at ranges of about 3 m . · While shutter-release button is held down, pictures are recorded at rate of up to about 1.3 frames per second. Number of shots that can be taken is the same as for (Sports) mode. · When the ( ) battery level indicator is displayed in the monitor, consecutive shooting speed will be slow. Sport composite Each time shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes sixteen consecutive shots at rate of about 3.5 frames per second. Camera arranges pictures in four rows (one shot: 568 × 426) to form a single picture (4M: 2272 × 1704). Focus, exposure, and white balance are determined by first shot in each series. OFF OFF Scene Mode Sports Assist In (Sports) or (Sport composite) mode, Auto-focus mode is locked to Continuous AF ( 94) and focus area is locked in the center of the frame. The camera focuses continuously, until AF/AE lock is set by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. 32 Night Portrait Assist (night portrait assist) mode is used for taking portrait shots at night, when it provides a natural balance between the main subject and the background. Pictures taken at slow shutter speeds are adjusted to improve quality, slightly increasing processing time. · Functions for Night portrait assist mode are the same as for Portrait mode ( 29). When selecting Night Portrait (no framing guide), AF area is fixed at the center of the frame. · To prevent blurring, mount the camera on a tripod or rest it on a flat, stable surface. · Noise reduction turns on automatically at slow shutter speeds ( 95). It takes more time than usual to store the picture. Scene Mode Fires for every shooting using the red-eye reduction and slow sync functions. OFF (changeable) OFF 33 Scene Mode (scene) mode offers a menu of eleven "scenes," each corresponding to a common situation, such as a backlit subject, sunset, or interior shot. Camera settings are automatically adjusted to suit the selected scene, sparing you the necessity of adjusting each setting separately. To take pictures in scene mode, rotate the mode dial to and follow the steps below: Scene mode Scene Mode Display scene menu. Choose scene. Current selection shown by large icon and caption. Make selection. Press MENU button to return shooting mode and take pictures. · Selected scene shown by icon at top left corner of monitor. Image Quality and Image Size It is possible to change Image quality ( 75) and Image size ( 77) from this menu. Select an icon of Image quality or Image size shown on the right, and press to change them. Image quality Image size 34 The following scenes are available: Party/Indoor Use for shots that include details of the background, or to capture the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. ·Blur level: (changeable) OFF (changeable) OFF Beach/Snow Vividly captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water. Scene Mode (changeable) OFF (changeable) OFF (changeable) Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. ·Blur level: OFF (changeable) Settings for Scene Modes · · · , OFF , and indicate flash, self-timer, and macro close-up respectively. indicates that Metering is Matrix ( 81). or indicates AF area mode. Off: Center focus area is used. Manual: AF area can be selected manually. For more information, see "AF area mode" ( 91). The (Camera Shake) Icon When the icon appears in the monitor, pictures may be blurred. In this section, the precautions that you can take to avoid blur are indicated by stars: hold the camera in both hands and brace elbows against your body use a tripod or rest the camera on a flat, level surface. 35 Dusk/Dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. · Noise reduction turns on automatically at slow shutter speeds. It takes more time than usual to store the picture. · An AF-assist illuminator does not light even if for a dark subject. · Blur level: OFF (changeable) OFF Night landscape Scene Mode A slow shutter speed is used to produce stunning night landscapes. · Focus is fixed at infinity. · Noise reduction turns on automatically at slow shutter speeds. It takes more time than usual to store the picture. · An AF-assist illuminator does not light even if for a dark subject. · Blur level: OFF (changeable) OFF 36 Close up Use to capture vivid colors in close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects, with the background artistically blurred. · To focus on objects as close as 4 cm (1.6") to the lens, adjust zoom until the macro close-up icon ( ) in monitor turns green. · Minimum focus distance varies with zoom position. · The camera focuses continuously, until AF/AE lock is set by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. · AF area mode is set to Manual. Select a focus area according to your subject ( 93). · Blur level: Scene Mode (changeable) OFF (changeable) ON Museum Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other indoor settings where you do not want to use the flash. · The Best Shot Selector (BSS; 84) turns on automatically, reducing the effects of inadvertent camera movement. · Photography may be prohibited altogether in some locations. Be sure to obtain permission first. · An AF-assist illuminator does not light even if for a dark subject. · Blur level: OFF (changeable) OFF (changeable) 37 Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. · · · · Focus is fixed at infinity. Exposure compensation can not be used. An AF-assist illuminator does not light even if for a dark subject. Blur level: OFF OFF ­ ­ Copy Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in printed matter such as a business card. Scene Mode Colored text and drawings may not show up well in the final picture. (changeable) OFF (changeable) OFF (changeable) Back light Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing their features into shadow, or when your subject is in the shade but the background is brightly lit. OFF (changeable) OFF 38 Panorama assist Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single scene (for example, a panorama or 360° virtual-reality image). Flash, macro, and exposure modes are fixed at settings for the first shot in a series. Zoom is also fixed at the adjustment for the first shot in a series. (changeable) OFF (changeable) OFF (changeable) Scene Mode Joining Panorama Pictures Transfer the pictures taken with Panorama Assist to your computer ( appropriate software application to join them into a single scene. 60) and use an 39 Taking Pictures for a Panorama Select (Panorama assist) in scene Return to shooting mode. menu, and press . Scene Mode Take first picture. Pan direction ( ) dis- Compose next shot to overlap with preplayed. icon is displayed, and White vious picture. balance and Exposure compensation are locked. About one third of picture is shown superimposed on view through lens. Take next shot. Repeat steps 4 - 5 until all shots in series have been taken. End series. · Shooting will also end if pressing the MENU button, playing pictures, changing mode using the mode dial, or entering standby mode. 40