User manual NIKON COOLPIX S6

Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. ImageLink and the ImageLink print system logo are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. Pictmotion is powered by muvee Technologies. PictBridge is a trademark. D-Lighting technology is provided by Apical Limited. Facepriority AF technology is provided by Identix®. 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. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera. This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera. This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide. Introduction First Steps Camera Operations Basic Photography and Playback Scene and Scene Assist Modes Movies Voice Recordings Viewing Pictures on the Camera Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Memory Cards Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera's internal memory or on removable memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and delete, playback, and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card. The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or used to store, delete, or view pictures. Wireless Transfer and Printing Menu Guide Technical Notes i For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product to prevent possible injury. WARNINGS Turn off in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Do not 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. 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. 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 batteries or other small parts into their mouths. Observe caution when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. Use only rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 lithium-ion batteries (supplied). Charge the battery either by inserting it in the camera and connecting the supplied AC adapter, or by inserting it in a MH-62 battery charger (available separately). 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. Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery. 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. Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation. If liquid from damaged batteries comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water. · · · · · · · · · · ii · · · · · · Observe the following precautions when handling the AC adapter Use only adapters designated for use with this product. Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock. Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire. Do not handle the power cable or go near the adapter during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the power cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to heat or flame. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock. Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. Follow the instructions of hospital and airline personnel This device emits radio frequency radiation that could interfere with medical or navigational equipment. Do not use this device in a hospital or on board an airplane without first obtaining the permission of hospital or airline staff. Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs supplied with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs 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 in.) from the subject. Do not fire the flash while it is touching a person or object Such use can result in the person being burned, and/or their clothes igniting from the heat of the flash. 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. 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). · This product, which contains encryption software developed in the United States, is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations and may not be exported or re-exported to any country to which the United States embargoes goods. As of November 2005 the following countries were subject to embargo: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Libya, Sudan, and Syria. iii Restrictions on Wireless Devices The wireless transceiver included in this product conforms to wireless regulations in the country of sale and is not for use in other countries (products purchased in the EU or EFTA can be used anywhere within the EU and EFTA). Nikon does not accept liability for use in other countries. Users who are unsure as to the original country of sale should consult with their local Nikon service center or Nikon-authorized service representative. This restriction applies to wireless operation only and not to any other use of the product. Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation of the device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Products that contain a radio transmitter are labeled with FCC ID and may also carry the FCC logo. COOLPIX S6 FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / television technician for help. CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. This digital camera (the COOLPIX S6) has been tested and found to comply with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. The maximum SAR levels tested for this digital camera (the COOLPIX S6) has been shown to be 0.094 W/kg at body. This device should not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 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 iv Notice for Customers in Canada CAUTION ATTENTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel Regulations. brouilleur du Canada. RSS-GEN Exposure of Humans to RF Fields The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada's website at www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb. Notice for customers in Europe Hereby, Nikon, declares that this digital camera is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Notice for customers in France Outdoor use of the wireless transceiver is prohibited in France. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries 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. 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. Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices. 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 · Cautions on certain copies and reproductions Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, seThe government has issued cautions on copies or curities, government bonds, or local government reproductions of securities issued by private combonds, even if such copies or reproductions are panies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), stamped "Sample." commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided The copying or reproduction of paper money, for business use by a company. Also, do not copy coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign or reproduce passports issued by the government, country is prohibited. licenses issued by public agencies and private Unless the prior permission of the government groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and has been obtained, the copying or reproduction meal coupons. of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by · Comply with copyright notices the government is prohibited. The copying or reproduction of copyrighted The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by creative works such as books, music, paintings, the government and of certified documents stipuwoodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and lated by law is prohibited. 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. v Table of Contents For Your Safety ............................................................................................................................................. ii Notices ............................................................................................................................................................ iii Introduction 1 Parts of the Camera ..................................................................................................................................... 2 The Monitor ................................................................................................................................................... 6 The COOL-STATION and AC Adapter ..................................................................................................... 8 First Steps 10 Inserting the Battery .................................................................................................................................10 Charging the Battery ................................................................................................................................11 Inserting Memory Cards ..........................................................................................................................12 Camera Operations 14 Turning the Camera on and Off ............................................................................................................14 Zoom ..............................................................................................................................................................15 Focus and Shutter Release......................................................................................................................16 Using Menus ................................................................................................................................................17 Basic Photography and Playback 18 Mode .......................................................................................................................................................18 Viewing Pictures .........................................................................................................................................19 Using the Flash ...........................................................................................................................................20 Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer .....................................................................................................22 Macro Close-up Mode ..............................................................................................................................23 One-Touch Portrait Mode .......................................................................................................................24 Scene and Scene Assist Modes 26 Scene Mode .................................................................................................................................................26 Scene Assist Mode .....................................................................................................................................32 Movies 35 Recording Movies ......................................................................................................................................35 The Movie Menu ........................................................................................................................................36 Movie Playback ...........................................................................................................................................38 Voice Recordings 39 Viewing Pictures on the Camera 43 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ............................................................................................43 Deleting Pictures ...............................................................................................................................................................43 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ..................................................................................................................44 Creating a Cropped Copy ............................................................................................................................................44 Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting ..............................................................................................................................45 Voice Memos: Recording and Playback ..............................................................................................................46 Viewing Pictures by Date .............................................................................................................................................47 Pictmotion by muvee ....................................................................................................................................................50 vi Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 54 Viewing Pictures on TV ............................................................................................................................54 Viewing Pictures on a Computer ..........................................................................................................54 Printing Pictures Via USB .........................................................................................................................57 Wireless Transfer and Printing 63 Connecting to a Wireless Network ......................................................................................................63 Wireless Transfer .........................................................................................................................................71 Wireless Printing.........................................................................................................................................73 Menu Guide 74 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu .............................................................................................74 Image Mode ........................................................................................................................................................................74 White Balance .....................................................................................................................................................................75 Exp. +/­ ...................................................................................................................................................................................76 Continuous ...........................................................................................................................................................................76 Best Shot Selector (BSS) ................................................................................................................................................78 Sensitivity ...............................................................................................................................................................................78 Color Options ......................................................................................................................................................................79 AF Area Mode .....................................................................................................................................................................79 Playback Options: The Playback Menu ..............................................................................................80 Print Set ...................................................................................................................................................................................80 Slide Show.............................................................................................................................................................................81 Delete .......................................................................................................................................................................................81 Protect .....................................................................................................................................................................................81 Transfer Marking ................................................................................................................................................................81 Small Pic..................................................................................................................................................................................82 Copy ..........................................................................................................................................................................................82 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu ................................................................................................83 Menus ......................................................................................................................................................................................83 Quick Startup.......................................................................................................................................................................83 Welcome Screen ...............................................................................................................................................................84 Date ...........................................................................................................................................................................................84 Monitor Settings................................................................................................................................................................86 Date Imprint.........................................................................................................................................................................87 AF Assist ..................................................................................................................................................................................88 Sound Settings ...................................................................................................................................................................88 Blur Warning ........................................................................................................................................................................88 Auto Off ..................................................................................................................................................................................88 Format Memory/Format Card ..................................................................................................................................89 Language ...............................................................................................................................................................................89 Interface..................................................................................................................................................................................89 Reset all ...................................................................................................................................................................................89 Firmware Version ...............................................................................................................................................................89 vii Technical Notes 90 Optional Accessories ................................................................................................................................90 Caring for the Camera ..............................................................................................................................91 Error Messages ............................................................................................................................................93 Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................................96 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................... 100 Specifications ........................................................................................................................................... 104 Index ............................................................................................................................................................ 107 Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. * Holographic seal: Identifies this device as an authentic Nikon product. EN-EL8 rechargeable battery viii Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S6 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from the camera, and keep them where they will be read by all those who use the product. Introduction 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. 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 and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support · For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for contact information: http://nikonimaging.com/ 1 Parts of the Camera Built-in flash ( 20) Self-timer lamp ( 22) AF-assist illuminator (LED; 21) Introduction Lens ( 92) Antenna ( 63) Lens cover closed Wireless LED ( 72) Lens cover Speaker ( 38, 41, 46, 51, 53) Microphone ( 35, 39, 46) Power switch ( 14) Power-on lamp ( 14) Shutter-release button ( 16) (One-touch portrait) button ( 24). See also (D-lighting; 45) Zoom control ( 15). See also: · (thumbnail playback): 43 · (playback zoom): 44 · (help): 17 2 Monitor ( 6­7, 91, 92) ( (menu) button 17, 74, 80, 83) (shooting/playback) button ( 19, 43) (mode) button ( 5, 17) Indicator lamp ( 11, 16, 36, 39, 77) Flash lamp ( 20) Eyelet for camera strap (delete) button 19, 43, 44) Introduction ( Rotary multi selector ( 4, 17) Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover ( 10, 12) Battery latch ( 10) (center) button ( 4, 17) (transfer) button ( 55) Memory card slot ( Battery chamber ( Multi connector ( 8, 54, 55, 58, 62, 65) 12) 10) Tripod socket Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the strap as shown at right. 3 The Rotary Multi Selector The rotary multi selector is used to navigate the camera menus. Rotate in either direction to highlight items and press the center ( ) to select. To cancel and return to the previous menu, press the rotary multi selector to the left. Introduction Rotate: highlight Press center ( ): select Press left: cancel Items can also be highlighted by pressing the rotary multi selector up, down, left, or right. Press up or down Press right Menu Help For help on the current menu or menu item, press the zoom control to T ( ; 17). 4 The (Mode) Button Pressing the button during shooting or playback displays a mode-selection menu ( 17). Shooting Modes Auto ( Wireless ( Movie ( 70) 35) 18) Introduction Scene ( 26) Voice recording ( Playback Modes 39) Playback ( 43) Scene assist ( 32) Voice playback ( 41) Pictmotion ( 50) List by date ( 48) Calendar ( 47) 5 The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings): Shooting Introduction Playback 18 01.01.2006 17 00:00 16 15 14 100NIKON 1 9999.JPG 2 4 3 5 9999 / 9999 11 12 13 10 9 8 6 7 Start 0h00m00s 6 Introduction 1 Shooting mode ..............................5, 18, 26, 35 2 Exposure lock .......................................................29 3 Macro close-up mode ............................23, 28 4 Zoom indicator............................................15, 23 5 Focus indicator ....................................................16 6 Flash mode ............................................................20 7 Camera shake icon ............................................21 8 Internal memory / memory card indicator...................................................................14 9 Battery level indicator .....................................14 10 Sensitivity ........................................................21, 78 11 Self-timer indicator/count down .............22 12 "Date not set" indicator ..................................93 13 Time zone indicator..........................................84 14 Date imprint / date counter ..........................87 15 Number of exposures remaining ....................................................14, 102 Movie length .............................................35, 102 16 Focus areas.....................................................16, 79 17 Image mode .........................................................74 18 Exposure compensation ...............25, 31, 76 19 Electronic VR indicator ....................................37 20 Color option ..........................................................79 21 White balance ......................................................75 22 Best Shot Selector (BSS) .................................78 23 Continuous shooting mode .......................76 1 Current folder* ...................................................103 2 File number and type*..................................103 3 Internal memory / memory card indicator...................................................................14 4 Battery level indicator .....................................14 5 Volume indicator ................................38, 41, 46 6 Voice memo recording guide ....................46 7 Voice memo playback guide ......................46 8 Current frame number / total number of frames Movie length ........................................................38 9 D-Lighting icon ...................................................45 10 Movie playback indicator ..............................38 11 Image mode .........................................................74 12 Movie indicator ...................................................38 13 Small picture indicator ...................................82 14 Protect icon ...........................................................81 15 Print icon .................................................................61 16 Transfer icon .................................. 55, 71, 81, 89 17 Time of recording* .............................................84 18 Date of recording*..............................................84 49). * Display differs in calendar and list-by-date modes ( 7 The COOL-STATION and AC Adapter The COOL-STATION The supplied MV-15 COOL-STATION can be used to: · Copy pictures to a computer ( 54) · Charge the camera battery ( 11) · View pictures on a television ( 54) · Print pictures via direct USB connection ( 57) Introduction DC-IN connector ( 9) Camera connector USB connector ( 55, 58) Audio / video connector (A /V out; 54) Placing the Camera in the COOL-STATION Removing the Camera The multi connector should be fully inserted in the COOL-STATION camera connector as shown. Remove the camera as shown. 8 The AC Adapter The supplied EH-64 AC adapter can charge the battery in the camera ( 11) or power the camera for playback, data transfer, or printing (do not use any other make or model of AC adapter; failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction). Connect the power cord ( ) and plug the adapter into the COOL-STATION or camera ( ), making sure the plugs are in the correct orientation. Plug the adapter in ( ) and check that the power lamp is lit ( ). COOL-STATION Introduction Camera 9 First Steps Inserting the Battery The camera uses a rechargeable EN-EL8 Li-ion battery (supplied). 1 First Steps Turn the camera off If the power-on lamp is lit, press the power switch to turn the camera off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Insert the battery The orange battery latch is pushed aside as the battery is inserted. The battery is fully inserted when the latch clicks back into place. Inserting the Battery Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Check to be sure the battery is in the correct orientation. 2 3 4 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Batteries Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages ii­iii and 92 of this manual. Removing the Battery Turn the camera off before removing or inserting batteries. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and slide the battery latch in the direction shown. The battery can then be removed by hand. Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery. 10 Charging the Battery Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low. 1 2 3 Turn the camera off If the power-on lamp is lit, press the power switch to turn the camera off. Connect the AC adapter Connect the AC adapter directly to the camera or place the camera in the COOL-STATION and connect the AC adapter ( 9). Charge the battery The indicator lamp next to the camera monitor will blink green as the battery charges. (If the lamp flickers rapidly, the camera is not correctly inserted or the battery is faulty. Reinsert the camera or replace the battery.) Charging is complete when the indicator lamp stops blinking (a fully exhausted battery will recharge in about two hours). Remove the camera from the COOL-STATION and unplug the AC adapter. First Steps The MH-62 Battery Charger The battery can also be charged using the optional MH-62 battery charger ( 90). 11 Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the camera's internal memory (approximately 20 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards ( 90). Internal memory is used for recording and deleting pictures only if no memory card is inserted. To insert a memory card: 1 2 Turn the camera off If the power-on lamp is lit, press the power switch to turn the camera off. Insert the memory card Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and slide the memory card in until it clicks into place. Close the memory card slot cover. Inserting Memory Cards Check to be sure the card is in the correct orientation. Inserting the card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card. First Steps 3 Press the power switch to turn the camera on If no message is displayed in the monitor, the camera is ready for use. If the message shown at right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use. 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 beginning formatting. CARD IS NOT FORMATTED Format No Confirm To begin formatting, rotate the rotary multi selector to highlight Format and then press the button. Do not turn the camera off or remove the batteries or memory card until formatting is complete. 12 Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on and indicator lamps are off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in to partially eject the card. The card can then be removed by hand. The Write Protect Switch SD cards are equipped with a write protect switch. Pictures can not be recorded or deleted and the memory card can not be formatted when this switch is in the "lock" position. Write protect switch First Steps 13 Camera Operations Turning the Camera on and Off To turn the camera on, press the power switch. The power-on lamp will light. Power-on lamp On Camera on. Blinks Monitor has turned off to save power (see below). Flickers Battery exhausted. Recharge or change battery. Off Camera off. Power switch The monitor will turn on. Battery indicator NO ICON Shooting mode 5, 18, 26, 32, 35) Camera Operation Battery fully charged. Low battery; prepare to recharge or change battery. ( WARNING!! BATTERY Battery exhausted. Recharge or change battery. EXHAUSTED Internal memory/memory card indicator ( 12) Pictures will be recorded to internal memory. Pictures will be recorded to memory card. Number of exposures remaining ( 102) Image mode ( 74) Flash mode ( 20) To turn the camera off, press the power switch and wait for the power-on lamp to turn off. Turning the Camera on (Playback Mode) If the button is pressed for about a second when the camera is off, the camera will turn on in playback mode ( 43). Auto Power off (Stand-by Mode) In shooting mode, the monitor will dim to reduce the drain on the battery if no operations are performed for about five seconds. The monitor will brighten when camera controls are used. At default settings, the monitor will turn off altogether if no operations are performed for about a minute during shooting and playback (stand-by mode; 88). The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for another three minutes. 14 Zoom The zoom control is used to frame subjects in the monitor. Select W to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame. Select T to zoom in up to 3 × so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame. The amount of zoom is displayed in the monitor. Zoom out Zoom in Indicator is displayed when zoom control is pressed Optical zoom (up to 3 ×) Indicator turns yellow when digital zoom is in effect Camera Operation Holding the control to T for about two seconds at 3 × zoom will trigger digital zoom, allowing the subject to be magnified up to 4 × more, for a total of magnification of 12 ×. Digital Zoom Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of detail visible in the picture. Instead, details visible at 3 × zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly "grainy" image. 15 Focus and Shutter Release The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. First, lightly press the shutter-release button about halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Once the camera has focused, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and take a picture. 1 Camera Operation Focus: Press the shutter-release button halfway. If the camera is able to focus on the subject in the focus area at the center of the frame, the focus (AF) indicator and focus area will be displayed in green. If they blink red, the camera was unable to focus. Change the composition and try again. 2 Shoot: Gently press the shutter release button the rest of the way down (moving the camera when releasing the shutter may result in blurred pictures). The flash may fire if the subject is poorly lit. During Recording While pictures are being recorded, the or icon will blink and the indicator lamp will blink green. Removing memory cards or batteries while these indicators are blinking or the (wait) icon is displayed could affect pictures or damage the camera or card. 16 Using Menus To make a selection from the shooting or playback menus, press the follow the steps below: button and 1 2 Highlight menu item. Display sub-menu.* 3 4 Camera Operation Highlight option. Select and exit to previous menu.* * In some cases, menu items can also be selected by pressing rotary multi selector to right. To make a selection from the shooting or playback mode menus, press the button and follow the steps below: 1 2 Highlight mode. Exit to highlighted mode. Lost? For help on the current menu, press the zoom control to T ( ). Press the button to display the options for the selected item. To return to the original menu, press the zoom control to T ( ), or press the button to return to shooting or playback. 17 Basic Photography and Playback Mode This section describes how to take pictures in (auto) mode, an automatic, "pointand-shoot" mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 2 Turn the camera on. * * If is displayed in monitor, camera is already in Display shooting mode menu. mode. Proceed to Step 5. 3 4 Basic Photography and Playback Highlight . Select and exit to mode. 5 6 Frame subject in center focus area. Focus. Take picture. If lighting is poor, AF-assist illuminator may light when camera focuses and flash may fire when picture is taken ( 20, 21). 7 Holding the Camera Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, self-timer lamp, antenna, and microphone. 18 Viewing Pictures Press the button to display a picture in the monitor (if the picture was taken with the camera rotated 90 °, it will be displayed in "tall" orientation). Use the rotary multi selector to view additional pictures: rotate the rotary multi selector clockwise to view pictures in the order recorded, counter-clockwise to view pictures in reverse order. Rotate quickly to scroll rapidly to the desired picture. Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from memory. Press the button again to return to shooting mode. Deleting Unwanted Pictures To delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor, press the button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight one of the following options and press the button: · No: Exit without deleting the picture. · Yes: Delete the picture. Erase image (s)? Basic Photography and Playback No Yes Confirm Deleting the Last Shot To delete the most recent picture, press the button while the camera is in shooting mode. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; highlight Yes and press to delete the last shot taken. The Rotary Multi Selector As an alternative to rotating the rotary multi selector, press the rotary multi selector down or right to view pictures in the order recorded, up or left to view pictures in reverse order. Keep pressed to scroll rapidly to the desired picture. 19 Using the Flash The flash has a range of 0.3­2.6 m (1 ft.­8 ft. 6 in.) when the camera is zoomed all the way out. The range at maximum zoom is 0.3­1.4 m (1 ft.­4 ft. 7 in.). The following flash modes are available: Mode Description Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor. Auto with redReduces "red eye" in portraits (see following page). eye reduction Flash Cancel (off ) Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor. Anytime Flash Flash fires whenever picture is taken. Use to "fill-in" (illuminate) shad(fill flash) ows and back-lit subjects. Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture Slow sync background at night or under dim light. Basic Photography and Playback 1 Flash Confirm 2 Flash Confirm Display flash-mode menu. Highlight mode. Make selection (to exit without changing mode, wait five seconds). Selection is shown by icon in display. Selection for mode is stored in memory even when camera is off. 3 The Flash Lamp The flash lamp shows flash status when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. · On (red): Flash will fire when picture is taken · Blinks red: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try again. · Off: Flash off or not required. 20 Red-eye Reduction The camera uses advanced red-eye reduction. Low-intensity light pulses cause the subject's pupils to contract before the flash fires. If the camera still detects red-eye, it will process the image to further its effects ("In-Camera Red-eye Fix"; note that this may slightly increase the time needed to record the picture). This mode is not recommended where a quick shutter response is required; if the desired results are not achieved, try again at a different flash setting. When Lighting Is Poor The AF-assist illuminator may light If lighting is poor, the AF-assist illuminator may light to assist the focus operation when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The illuminator has a maximum range of about 1.9 m/6 ft. 3 in. (W) to 1.1 m/3 ft. 7 in. (T). The AF-assist illuminator is not available in some modes ( 26­34) and can also be turned off manually ( 88), although in this case the camera may not focus when lighting is poor. Basic Photography and Playback A blur warning may be displayed If the flash is off, a icon will be displayed to warn that pictures may be blurred as a result of slow shutter speeds. If an ISO icon is displayed, sensitivity has been raised to compensate for poor lighting and pictures may be affected by "noise" in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored dots ( 78). The camera may process pictures to reduce noise, doubling recording times. If the warning at right is displayed after a picture is taken, the picture may be blurred. Select No to exit without recording the picture. If no operations are performed for about twenty seconds, the picture will be recorded automatically. PICTURE IS BLURRED. SAVE PICTURE? No Yes Confirm 21 Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer The camera is equipped with a ten- and three-second timers for self-portraits and to reduce blur. When using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface. 1 Self-timer Display self-timer menu. Confirm 2 Self-timer Highlight option. 3 s: Use to reduce blur. 10 s: Use for self-portraits. Confirm Basic Photography and Playback 3 Make selection (to exit without setting timer, wait five seconds). icon appears in display. 4 Frame picture and start timer; display in monitor shows seconds remaining before shutter is released. To stop timer before picture is taken, press shutter-release button again. The self-timer lamp will blink until one second before the picture is taken, staying lit during the final second to warn that the shutter is about to be released. 22 Macro Close-up Mode Macro close-up mode is used for taking shots of objects as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.). 1 Macro close-up 2 Confirm Macro close-up Confirm Display macro close-up menu. Highlight ON. Make selection (to exit without changing mode, wait five seconds). Selection is shown by icon in display. 3 Basic Photography and Playback 4 Frame picture. Minimum focus distance varies with zoom position; if zoom is adjusted to position and icon turns green, camera can focus at distance of 4 cm (1.6 in.). Camera focuses continuously until shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock focus. Focus and shoot. Note that flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 30 cm (1 ft.); if flash fires, play picture back and check results. 5 The macro close-up mode option last selected for next time mode is selected. (auto) mode is restored the 23 One-Touch Portrait Mode For portrait shots, press the button when the camera is in shooting mode. This will automatically activate the following features: · Portrait: The portrait subject stands out clearly. · Face-priority AF: The camera automatically detects and focuses on faces. · Advanced red-eye reduction: Reduces "red-eye" caused by the flash ( 21). Macro close-up is not available in one touch portrait mode. To return to the previously selected shooting mode, press the button again. 1 2 Press button. icon is displayed. Frame picture using icon as guide.* Basic Photography and Playback * When camera detects face, will change to double yellow border. If camera detects multiple faces, it will focus on closest subject; other subjects are indicated by single border. If camera can no longer detect subject (for example, because subject has looked away from camera), borders will no longer be displayed; return to Step 2. 3 4 Set focus and exposure. Double border turns green. Take picture. Face-Priority AF The camera's ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or not the subject is facing the camera. The camera may be unable to detect faces that are hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions or that take up too much or too little of the frame. If no face is detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera will focus on the center of the frame. The camera will focus continuously until a face detected. If the double border flashes yellow when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera is unable to focus; release the button and try again. 24 The One-Touch Portrait Menu Pressing the button in one-touch portrait mode displays the one-touch portrait menu. With the exception of exposure compensation, the options chosen in this menu are restored the next time one-touch portrait mode is selected. Option SET UP Image mode Description Display setup menu ( 83) Choose image size and quality ( 74). Alter exposure from the value selected by the camera. Choose from Exp. +/­ values between ­2.0 EV and +2.0 EV. Negative values produce darker pictures, positive values brighter pictures. Choose from Normal, Brighter (reduces vividness of skin tones), and Portrait effect Softer (soft effect). Basic Photography and Playback 25 Scene and Scene Assist Modes The camera offers a choice of eleven "scene" and four "assist" options. Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. Scene mode: The following scenes are available. Party/Indoor Beach/Snow Sunset Dusk/Dawn Night Landscape Close Up Museum Fireworks Show Copy Back Light Panorama Assist Scene assist modes: These scenes offer framing assist to help compose shots. Mode Portrait Landscape Description For portraits. For landscapes. Description For moving subjects. For portraits taken against Night Portrait a night backdrop. Mode Sports Scene Mode To take pictures in scene mode, select shooting mode and follow these steps: Scene and Scene Assist Modes 1 2 Display shooting mode menu. Highlight . 3 4 Select and exit to last selected scene. Display scene menu. 5 6 Highlight scene.* * Select to display setup menu ( 83), adjust exposure compensation ( 31). 26 Select and exit to selected scene. to display image-mode menu ( 74), to 7 Take pictures. The following scenes are available: Party/Indoor AUTO OFF OFF Use for shots that include details of the background, or to capture the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. Beach/Snow AUTO AUTO OFF OFF Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water. Sunset OFF OFF OFF Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. Scene and Scene Assist Modes AUTO Setting Icons The icons to the right of the scene name indicate (in order from left to right) the default flash ( 20), self-timer ( 22), macro close-up ( 23), focus (see below), and AF-assist ( 21) settings for that scene. White squares ( ) indicate settings that can be changed, solid squares ( ) settings that are fixed at the values shown. Default values for the current scene are restored when the camera is turned off or another scene or shooting mode is selected. Focus is shown as follows: Camera focuses on subject in center of frame Camera focuses at infinity. Focus indicator is always displayed in green when shutter-release button is pressed halfway; note, however, that foreground objects may not always be in focus. The following icons indicate the precautions that may be needed to avoid blur: Hold camera steady Use tripod A icon indicates that pictures may be processed to reduce noise, resulting in increased recording times. 27 Dusk/Dawn OFF OFF OFF OFF Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. Night Landscape OFF OFF OFF OFF Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes. Close Up AUTO AUTO OFF ON Use to photograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at ranges as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.), with the background artistically blurred. Camera zooms to macro close-up position. Macro close-up icon ( ) turns green, indicating that camera can focus as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.) to lens. Camera focuses continuously until shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock focus. Museum OFF OFF OFF ON 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. BSS ( 78) turns on automatically. Fireworks Show OFF OFF OFF OFF Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. Scene and Scene Assist Modes Copy AUTO OFF OFF ON Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in printed matter such as a business card. Use macro close-up ( 23) to focus at short ranges. Colored text and drawings may not show up well. Back Light AUTO OFF OFF Use when light is coming from behind a portrait subject, throwing their features into shadow. The flash fires automatically to "fill in" (illuminate) shadows. 28 Panorama Assist OFF OFF OFF AUTO Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined together in PictureProject to form a panorama. Taking Pictures for a Panorama 1 2 Highlight (Panorama assist) in scene menu ( 26). Right to left Top to bottom Default pan direction displayed. 3 Bottom Select how pictures will be joined together to top in completed panorama. This is the direction in which camera will be panned after Left to each shot. right Make selection (to return to step 3, press button again). Pan direction displayed in white. Scene and Scene Assist Modes 4 5 Take first shot. About 1/3 of picture is superimposed on view through lens (if pan direction is left to right, picture will appear on side of monitor). AE-L icon is displayed to show that white balance and exposure settings for this picture apply to all shots in series. 29 6 7 Compose next shot to overlap with previous picture. Take next shot. Repeat steps 6­7 until all shots in series have been taken. End series. Shooting will also end if a new mode is selected or camera enters standby mode ( 14). 8 The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for better results. Scene and Scene Assist Modes Panorama Assist Flash mode ( 20), macro close-up ( 23), and self-timer ( 22) can not be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Pictures can not be deleted or zoom or image mode ( 74) adjusted until shooting is complete. See page 103 for information on how panoramas are stored. 30 Using Exposure Compensation in Scene Mode Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value selected by the camera. Choose from values between ­2.0 EV and +2.0 EV. Negative values produce darker pictures, positive values brighter pictures. To choose a value for exposure compensation, select a scene ( 27­29) and follow the steps below. 1 2 Display scene menu. Highlight (Exp. +/­). 3 4 Display exposure compensation menu. Choose value for exposure compensation. Scene and Scene Assist Modes 5 6 Select and exit to scene menu. Return to previously-selected scene. Exposure compensation for the current scene will be reset to 0 when the camera is turned off or another scene or shooting mode is selected. 31 Scene Assist Mode Compose pictures with the help of framing guides displayed in the monitor. 1 2 Display shooting mode menu. Highlight , , , or . 3 4 Select and exit to selected mode. Display framing assist menu. 5 Scene and Scene Assist Modes 6 Highlight composition type.* * : camera setup ( 83); Select and return to shooting mode. 74); : adjust exposure ( 31) : select image-mode ( 7 Take pictures. If framing guides are displayed, position subject in guides before shooting. 32 Portrait Assist: Use for smooth, natural-looking portraits. PORTRAIT Portrait Left Portrait Right No guides are displayed. Camera sets focus and exposure for subject in center focus area. Compose shot with subject in left or right half of frame. * OFF OFF OFF Portrait Close-up Compose shot with face in top half of frame. Compose shot with two subjects side-byPortrait Couple side. Portrait Figure Compose shot in "tall" orientation. * AF-assist available in PORTRAIT mode. Camera sets focus and exposure for subject in framing guides. Landscape Assist: Use for vivid landscapes or portraits that feature a landmark in the background. LANDSCAPE