Nikon Cool Pix S4300 Manual For Nikons High Quality Compact Camera

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Introduction
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback
Shooting Features
Playback Features
Recording and Playing Back Movies
- Recording Movies
  - Changing Movie Recording Settings (The Movie Menu)
- Movie Playback
General Camera Setup
- The Setup Menu
Reference Section
Technical Notes and Index

DIGITAL CAMERA

Reference Manual

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Introduction

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

Shooting Features

Playback Features

Recording and Playing Back Movies

General Camera Setup

Reference Section

Technical Notes and Index

Introduction

Read This First

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX S4300 digital camera. Before using

the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Avi) and familiarize

yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep

this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.

Confirming the Package Contents

In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you

purchased the camera.

•Warranty

* A plug adapter is included only in countries or regions where required, and its

shape varies with country or region of purchase (A18).

NOTE: A memory card is not included with the camera.

COOLPIX S4300

Digital Camera

Camera Strap Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

EN-EL19

(with battery case)

Stylus TP-1 Charging AC Adapter

EH-69P*

USB Cable UC-E6

Audio Video Cable EG-CP14 ViewNX 2 Installer CD Reference Manual CD

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Read This First

Introduction

About This Manual

If you want to start using the camera right away, see “Basic Steps for Shooting and

Playback” (A15).

To learn about the parts of the camera and basic operations, see “Parts of the

Camera and Basic Operations” (A1).

Other Information

•Symbols and Conventions

To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and

conventions are used in this manual:

•

SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are referred to as “memory cards” in this manual.

•The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”

•The names of menu options displayed in the camera monitor, and the names

of buttons or messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold.

•In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so

that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.

•Illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from the

actual product.

Symbol Description

BThis icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use, to

prevent damage to the camera.

CThis icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the

camera.

A/E/

These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information; E:

“Reference Section”, F: “Technical Notes and Index.”

Read This First

Introduction

Information and Precautions

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education,

continually updated information is available online at the following sites:

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

•For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/

•For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently

asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional

information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. Visit the site below for

contact information:

http://imaging.nikon.com/

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic

circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC

Adapter, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are

engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic

circuitry.

THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY

VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.

The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the

Nikon holographic seal could interfere with normal operation of the

camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or

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 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.

Holographic seal:

Identifies this device as an

authentic Nikon product.

Read This First

Introduction

About the Manuals

•No part of the documentation 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

the documentation at any time and without prior notice.

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

•While every effort was made to ensure that the information in the documentation 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 Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means

of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.

•Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced

Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government

bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.” The copying or reproduction of

paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless the

prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage

stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The copying or reproduction of

stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.

•Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private

companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, except

when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do

not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and

private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.

•Comply with copyright notices

The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings,

woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international

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, images of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any

images selected for the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting (A88). Care

should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage

devices.

Introduction

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:

WARNINGS

Turn off in the event of

malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an

unusual smell coming from the

camera or Charging AC Adapter,

unplug the Charging 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 Charging AC Adapter could

result in injury. Repairs should be

performed only by qualified

technicians. Should the camera or

Charging 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

Charging 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

battery or other small parts into their

mouths.

Do not remain in contact with

the camera, battery charger,

or AC adapter for extended

periods while the devices are

on or in use.

Parts of the devices become hot.

Leaving the devices in direct contact

with the skin for extended periods may

result in low-temperature burns.

This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon

product, to prevent possible injury.

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For Your Safety

Introduction

Observe caution when

handling the battery

The battery may leak, overheat, or

explode if improperly handled.

Observe the following precautions

when handling the battery for use in

this product:

•Before replacing the battery, turn

the product off. If you are using the

Charging AC Adapter/AC adapter,

be sure it is unplugged.

•Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion

Battery EN-EL19 (included). Charge

the battery by using a camera that

supports battery charging. To

perform this operation, use either

Charging AC Adapter EH-69P

(included) or the Charge by

computer function. The Battery

Charger MH-66 (available

separately) is also available to

charge the battery without using a

camera.

•When inserting the battery, do not

attempt to insert it upside down or

backwards.

•Do not short or disassemble the

battery or attempt to remove or

break the battery insulation or

casing.

•Do not expose the battery to flame

or to excessive heat.

•Do not immerse in or expose to

water.

•Return the battery to the battery

case for transportation. Do not

transport or store with metal objects

such as necklaces or hairpins.

•The battery is prone to leakage

when fully discharged. To avoid

damage to the product, be sure to

remove the battery when no charge

remains.

•Discontinue use immediately should

you notice any change in the

battery, such as discoloration or

deformation.

•If liquid from the damaged battery

comes in contact with clothing or

skin, rinse immediately with plenty

of water.

Observe the following

precautions when handling

the Charging AC Adapter

•Keep dry. Failure to observe this

precaution could result in fire or

electric shock.

•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 plug or go near

the Charging AC Adapter during

lightning storms. Failure to observe

this precaution could result in

electric shock.

•Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug

or bend the USB cable, place it

under heavy objects, or expose it to

heat or flames. Should the insulation

be damaged and the wires become

exposed, take it to a Nikon-

authorized service representative for

inspection. Failure to observe these

precautions could result in fire or

electric shock.

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Introduction

•Do not handle the plug or Charging

AC Adapter with wet hands. Failure

to observe this precaution could

result in electric shock.

•Do not use with travel converters or

adapters designed to convert from

one voltage to another or with DC-

to-AC inverters. Failure to observe

this precaution could damage the

product or cause overheating or fire.

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 included 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 using

the flash

Using the flash close to your subject’s

eyes could cause temporary visual

impairment. Particular care should be

observed if photographing infants,

when the flash should be no less than

one meter (3 ft 4 in.) from the subject.

Do not operate the flash with

the flash window touching a

person or object

Failure to observe this precaution

could result in burns or fire.

Avoid contact with liquid

crystal

Should the monitor break, care should

be taken to avoid injury caused by

broken glass and to prevent liquid

crystal from the monitor touching the

skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

Turn the power off when

using inside an airplane or the

hospital

Turn the power off while inside the

airplane during take off or landing.

Follow the instructions of the hospital

when using while in a hospital. The

electromagnetic waves given out by

this camera may disrupt the electronic

systems of the airplane or the

instruments of the hospital.

Introduction

Notices

Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS–

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

For connection to a supply not in the

U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter

of the proper configuration for the

power outlet if needed.

The power supply unit is intended to

be correctly orientated in a vertical or

floor mount position.

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.

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.

Notices

Introduction

Notice for customers in the State of

California

WARNING

Handling the cord on this product will

expose you to lead, a chemical known

to the State of California to cause birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

Nikon Inc.,

1300 Walt Whitman Road

Melville, New York 11747-3064

USA

Tel: 631-547-4200

Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus complies

with Canadian ICES-003.

ATTENTION

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B

est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du

Canada.

Notices for customers in Europe

CAUTIONS

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS

REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT

TYPE.

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES

ACCORDING TO THE

INSTRUCTIONS.

This symbol indicates that

this product is to be

collected separately.

The following apply only to

users in European countries:

•This product is designated for

separate collection at an

appropriate collection point. Do not

dispose of as household waste.

•For more information, contact the

retailer or the local authorities in

charge of waste management.

This symbol on the battery

indicates that the battery is

to be collected separately.

The following apply only to

users in European countries:

•All batteries, whether marked with

this symbol or not, are designated

for separate collection at an

appropriate collection point. Do not

dispose of as household waste.

•For more information, contact the

retailer or the local authorities in

charge of waste management.

Introduction

Table of Contents

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... ii

Read This First ........................................................................................................................................ ii

Confirming the Package Contents ............................................................................................................. ii

About This Manual............................................................................................................................................... iii

Information and Precautions........................................................................................................................ iv

For Your Safety...................................................................................................................................... vi

WARNINGS............................................................................................................................................................... vi

Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... ix

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations................................................................................. 1

Parts of the Camera.............................................................................................................................. 2

The Camera Body ................................................................................................................................................. 2

Operating the Touch Panel ............................................................................................................... 4

Tapping....................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Dragging .................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Dragging and Dropping................................................................................................................................... 4

Using the Stylus ..................................................................................................................................................... 5

Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel......................................................... 6

Shooting Mode (Information Indicators)............................................................................................... 6

Shooting Mode (Operation Controls)...................................................................................................... 7

Playback Mode (Information Display)...................................................................................................... 8

Playback Mode (Operation Controls)....................................................................................................... 9

Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode ........................................................ 10

Using Menus (d Tab) ................................................................................................................................. 11

Pressing the Shutter-release Button....................................................................................................... 13

Attaching the Camera Strap ........................................................................................................................ 13

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback..................................................................................... 15

Preparation 1 Insert the Battery..................................................................................................... 16

Preparation 2 Charge the Battery ................................................................................................. 18

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card............................................................................................ 20

Internal Memory and Memory Cards ..................................................................................................... 21

Approved Memory Cards .............................................................................................................................. 21

Step 1 Turn the Camera On............................................................................................................. 22

Turning the Camera On and Off................................................................................................................ 23

Setting the Display Language, Date and Time................................................................................. 24

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode...................................................................................................... 26

Available Shooting Modes............................................................................................................................ 27

Step 3 Frame a Picture ...................................................................................................................... 28

Using the Zoom................................................................................................................................................... 29

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Step 4 Focus and Shoot.................................................................................................................... 30

Step 5 Play Back Images ................................................................................................................... 32

Changing How Images Are Displayed .................................................................................................. 33

Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images................................................................................................... 34

Shooting Features............................................................................................................................ 37

Using A (Auto) Mode....................................................................................................................... 38

Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode Settings............................................................................................... 38

Options Available in the Auto Shooting Menu................................................................................ 39

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) .................................................................................. 41

Changing the Scene Mode Settings....................................................................................................... 41

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)........................................................................................... 43

Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)..................................................... 50

Changing Special Effects Mode Settings............................................................................................. 50

Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) ................................................. 51

Changing the Smart Portrait Mode Settings..................................................................................... 53

Smart Portrait Menu Options...................................................................................................................... 53

Basic Shooting Settings.................................................................................................................... 54

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode .................................................................................. 54

Using the Flash (Flash Modes).................................................................................................................... 55

Using the Self-timer .......................................................................................................................................... 57

Using Macro Mode ............................................................................................................................................ 59

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)............................................................................ 61

Default Settings ................................................................................................................................................... 62

A Changing the Image Size (Image Mode).............................................................................. 64

Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality) .............................................................................. 64

Functions that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously ............................................................... 66

Face Detection..................................................................................................................................... 68

Skin Softening ...................................................................................................................................... 70

Playback Features............................................................................................................................. 71

Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback ...................................................................... 72

Available Playback Modes............................................................................................................................. 72

Switching Between Playback Modes ..................................................................................................... 73

Setting the Picture Rating ............................................................................................................................. 74

Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) ..................................................... 75

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer ......................................................... 76

Using ViewNX 2 ................................................................................................................................... 77

Installing ViewNX 2............................................................................................................................................ 77

Transferring Images to the Computer................................................................................................... 79

Viewing Images.................................................................................................................................................... 80

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Recording and Playing Back Movies.......................................................................................... 81

Recording Movies ............................................................................................................................... 82

Changing Movie Recording Settings (The Movie Menu) .......................................................... 85

Movie Playback .................................................................................................................................... 86

General Camera Setup.................................................................................................................... 87

The Setup Menu .................................................................................................................................. 88

Reference Section ....................................................................................................................... E1

Using the Draw Option ................................................................................................................ E2

Using Panorama Assist................................................................................................................. E3

Favorite Pictures Mode ................................................................................................................ E5

Adding Images to Albums...................................................................................................................... E5

Viewing Images in an Album ................................................................................................................ E6

Removing Images from Albums ......................................................................................................... E7

Changing Icons Assigned to Albums............................................................................................... E8

Auto Sort Mode .............................................................................................................................. E9

List by Date Mode....................................................................................................................... E11

Editing Images (Still Images)................................................................................................... E12

Editing Functions....................................................................................................................................... E12

U Paint............................................................................................................................................................ E14

k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation................................................... E17

I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast ............................................................ E18

P Stretch: Stretching Images........................................................................................................... E19

O Perspective Control: Adjusting a Sense of Perspective.............................................. E20

i Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects......................................................................... E21

j Glamour Retouch: Softening Skin and Making Faces Looking Smaller with

Larger Eyes..................................................................................................................................................... E23

g Small Picture: Reducing Image Size ....................................................................................... E24

o Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy................................................................................................. E25

Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV) ....................................................... E27

Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print).......................................................... E29

Connecting the Camera to a Printer.............................................................................................. E30

Printing Images One by One.............................................................................................................. E31

Printing Multiple Images....................................................................................................................... E32

The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) ......................................................................... E35

q/s/r Touch Shooting ................................................................................................................ E35

X ISO Sensitivity.................................................................................................................................... E42

C Continuous ............................................................................................................................................ E43

W White Balance (Adjusting Hue) .............................................................................................. E44

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The Smart Portrait Menu .......................................................................................................... E47

e Skin Softening ..................................................................................................................................... E47

y Blink Proof............................................................................................................................................... E48

a Smile Timer ........................................................................................................................................... E48

The Playback Menu .................................................................................................................... E49

b Slide Show ............................................................................................................................................. E49

d Protect ..................................................................................................................................................... E51

a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order).......................................................................... E53

f Rotate Image......................................................................................................................................... E57

E Voice Memo............................................................................................................................................. E58

h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) ................................... E60

The Movie Menu.......................................................................................................................... E62

D Movie Options...................................................................................................................................... E62

n Movie AF Mode ................................................................................................................................ E62

Y Wind Noise Reduction ................................................................................................................... E63

The Setup Menu .......................................................................................................................... E64

c Welcome Screen................................................................................................................................. E64

d Time Zone and Date......................................................................................................................... E65

e Monitor Settings ................................................................................................................................ E68

C Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time).............................................................................. E70

g Vibration Reduction......................................................................................................................... E71

U Motion Detection............................................................................................................................... E72

h AF Assist .................................................................................................................................................. E73

u Digital Zoom ........................................................................................................................................ E73

i Sound Settings .................................................................................................................................... E74

k Auto Off.................................................................................................................................................... E75

l/m Format Memory/Format Card ............................................................................................ E76

n Language ................................................................................................................................................. E77

o Video Mode ...................................................................................................................................... E77

V Charge by Computer ....................................................................................................................... E78

d Blink Warning........................................................................................................................................ E80

b Eye-Fi Upload........................................................................................................................................ E82

p Reset All.................................................................................................................................................... E83

r Firmware Version ............................................................................................................................. E85

File and Folder Names............................................................................................................... E86

Optional Accessories ................................................................................................................. E87

Error Messages............................................................................................................................. E88

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Introduction

Technical Notes and Index......................................................................................................... F1

Maximizing Camera Life and Performance............................................................................ F2

The Camera ....................................................................................................................................................... F2

The Battery......................................................................................................................................................... F3

Charging AC Adapter.................................................................................................................................. F4

Memory Cards ................................................................................................................................................. F4

Cleaning and Storage.................................................................................................................... F5

Cleaning .............................................................................................................................................................. F5

Storage................................................................................................................................................................. F5

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................. F6

Specifications ................................................................................................................................. F13

Supported Standards ................................................................................................................................ F16

Index.................................................................................................................................................. F17

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Parts of the Camera and

Basic Operations

This chapter describes the parts of the camera and also explains how to use basic

camera features.

Parts of the Camera .............................................................2

The Camera Body ...............................................................................................................2

Operating the Touch Panel.................................................4

Tapping..................................................................................................................................4

Dragging................................................................................................................................4

Dragging and Dropping ..................................................................................................4

Using the Stylus ..................................................................................................................5

Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel ...6

Shooting Mode (Information Indicators) ..................................................................6

Shooting Mode (Operation Controls) ........................................................................7

Playback Mode (Information Display) ........................................................................8

Playback Mode (Operation Controls) .........................................................................9

Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode ................................10

Using Menus (d Tab) ................................................................................................ 11

Pressing the Shutter-release Button......................................................................... 13

Attaching the Camera Strap........................................................................................13

If you want to start using the camera right away, see “Basic Steps for

Shooting and Playback” (A15).

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

Lens cover closed

1Shutter-release button......................13, 30

Zoom control..................................................29

f: Wide-angle ..........................................29

g: Telephoto ...............................................29

h: Thumbnail playback .....................33

i: Playback zoom ....................................33

3Power switch/power-on lamp

......................................................... 22, 23, E75

4Flash ......................................................................55

5Self-timer lamp...............................................57

AF-assist illuminator...................89, E73

6Lens

7Built-in microphone...................82, E58

8Lens cover .................................................... F2

9Eyelet for camera strap..............................13

Parts of the Camera

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

6 7 8 9 10 11 1213

Under the connector

cover

1Monitor/touch panel ....................................6

2b (e movie-record) button...............82

3Charge lamp....................................19, E79

Flash lamp.........................................................55

4A (shooting mode) button.......... 10, 26

5c (playback) button ................ 10, 32, 73

6USB/audio/video output connector

........................................ 18, 76, E27, E30

7Tripod socket

8Speaker .............................................. 86, E59

9Connector cover

.........................................18, 76, E27, E30

10 Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover ...................16, 20

11 Memory card slot..........................................20

12Battery chamber............................................16

13 Battery latch.............................................16, 17

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

Operating the Touch Panel

The monitor on the COOLPIX S4300 is a touch panel display. Use a finger or the

included stylus to operate the touch panel.

Tapping

Tap the touch panel.

Use this operation to:

•Select icons.

•Select images in thumbnail playback mode

(A33).

•Perform touch shutter, touch AF/AE, or subject

tracking operations (A39).

•Display the menu options by tapping the d tab during shooting or playback

(A11).

Dragging

Drag your finger across the touch panel and

remove it from the touch panel.

Use this operation to:

•Scroll through images in full-frame playback

mode (A32).

•Move the visible portion of an image enlarged

with playback zoom (A33).

•Use sliders to adjust exposure compensation (A61) or other settings.

Dragging and Dropping

Place your finger on the touch panel, drag it to

the desired location (1), and remove it from

the touch panel (2).

Use this operation to:

•Apply the rating setting (A74).

Operating the Touch Panel

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

Using the Stylus

Use the stylus for operations, such as when using

the draw option (A47) or the paint option

(A75), that require more precision than using a

finger.

Attaching the Stylus

Attach the stylus to the strap as shown.

BNotes About the Touch Panel

•Do not press on the touch panel with pointed objects other than the included stylus.

•Do not apply unnecessary pressure to the touch panel.

BNotes About Tapping/Dragging

•The camera may not respond if your finger is left in one place too long.

•The camera may not respond if the followings are performed:

- Bounce your finger off the display.

- Drag your finger over too short a distance.

- Stroke the display too lightly.

- Move your finger too quickly.

•The camera may not respond if something else is touching the touch panel when your finger

touches it.

BNotes About the Touch Panel

•Keep the stylus out of reach of small children.

•Do not carry the camera by the stylus. The stylus may slip off the strap and the camera may fall.

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel

Shooting Mode (Information Indicators)

•

The information displayed on the monitor varies with the camera settings or status.

At the default setting, the indicators below are displayed when the camera is

turned on or is in operation, and they disappear after a few seconds elapse

(when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A88)). Tap A to

display them again.

1Indicators displayed vary with current shooting mode.

2Indicator is displayed when there are 50 or fewer exposures remaining.

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1Shooting mode1....................38, 41, 50, 51

2Macro mode.................................................... 59

3Zoom indicator...................................... 29, 59

4Focus indicator ..............................................30

5AE/AF-L indicator ................................... E4

6Eye-Fi communication indicator

.................................................................90, E82

7Movie lengths.................................................82

8Number of exposures remaining

(still images)2................................................... 22

9Internal memory indicator...................... 22

10 Vibration reduction icon..........89, E71

11 Motion detection icon ..............89, E72

“Date not set” indicator

............................................24, E65, E88

Travel destination icon .........88, E65

13 Print date indicator ................ 88, E70

14Aperture .............................................................30

15 Shutter speed .................................................30

16Focus area

(

subject tracking mode

)............. 39, E38

17 Focus area (touch AF/AE)

..........................................................39, 40, E40

18 Focus area

(face or pet detection)...............30, 49, 51

19Focus area (center)

20Focus area (auto) ..........................................30

21nSelf-timer indicator.............................57

22 Battery level indicator ................................22

Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

Shooting Mode (Operation Controls)

Tap the following controls to change settings.

•Tap the d tab to display the menu options and shooting settings can be

changed (A11).

•The controls available and indicators displayed vary with shooting mode and

the current camera settings.

1d Tab............................................................. 11

2Slider display ........................................... 42, 50

3Touch AF/AE cancellation.............. E40

4Basic shooting settings............................. 54

5Information redisplay.................................11

6Menu options .................................................11

aScene effect adjustment slider........42

bSelective color adjustment slider

.............................................................................50

Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

Playback Mode (Information Display)

•The information displayed on the monitor varies with the image played back

and the current camera status.

•At the default setting, the indicators below are displayed when the camera is

turned on or is in operation, and they disappear after a few seconds elapse

(when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A88)).

1Indicators displayed vary with current playback mode.

2Indicators displayed vary depending on the setting for shooting.

3The icon for the selected album or category in auto sort mode currently selected in

playback mode is displayed.

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1Playback mode1

............................. 32, 72, E5, E9, E11

2Protect icon......................................75, E51

Album icon in

favorite pictures mode3............. 72, E5

Category icon in

auto sort mode3.............................. 72, E9

dPaint icon..................................75, E14

aQuick retouch icon .............75, E17

cD-Lighting icon.....................75, E18

iFilter effects icon..................75, E21

rStretch icon.............................75, E19

qPerspective control icon

.........................................................75, E20

jGlamour retouch icon ......75, E23

ESkin softening icon.............70, E23

5Eye-Fi communication indicator

.................................................................90, E82

6Internal memory indicator......................32

aCurrent frame number/

total number of frames ........................32

bMovie length...............................................86

8Image mode2..................................................64

Movie options2............................. 85, E62

9File number and type .......................E86

10 Date/time of recording.............................24

11 Rating indicator .............................................74

CSmall picture icon............... 75, E24

pVoice memo icon................ 75, E59

Print order icon ............................. 75, E53

13 Battery level indicator ................................22

Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

Playback Mode (Operation Controls)

Tap the following controls to change settings.

•Tap the d tab to display the menu options and deleting or editing will be

available (A11).

•The controls available and indicators displayed vary with the image played back

and the current camera settings.

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1Movie playback..............................................86

2Rating Tab.........................................................74

3Display previous/next image................32

4d tab ..............................................................11

5Menu options .................................................12

Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode

The camera has two modes of operation: Shooting mode, which is used for taking

pictures, and playback mode, which is used for viewing images.

While using shooting mode, press the c (playback) button to switch to playback

mode; while using playback mode, press the A (shooting mode) button to switch

to shooting mode.

•While using playback mode, you can also switch to shooting mode by pressing

the shutter-release button or the b (e movie-record) button.

•If you press the A (shooting mode) button while the shooting screen is

displayed, the shooting mode selection menu is displayed, from which you can

select one of the available shooting modes (A26).

•If you press the c (playback) button while the playback screen is displayed, the

playback mode selection menu is displayed, from which you can select one of

the available playback modes (A72).

•To select a desired shooting or playback mode, tap the icon of that mode.

Shooting mode Playback mode

Shooting mode selection

Playback mode selection

Shooting mode

Auto mode Play

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Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

Using Menus (d Tab)

During Shooting

Use the d tab to change the settings of each shooting mode.

•Change the settings before shooting.

•You can also change the general camera settings using the setup menu.

Image mode

Tap the d tab

•The icons of menu options that can be changed in the

current mode are displayed.

•If the d tab is hidden, tap A.

Tap a menu option

•The setting screen of the selected menu option is

displayed.

•Tap z to display the setup menu.

•To hide the menu options, tap the d tab.

Tap a setting option to apply the setting

•Tap an icon to apply the setting of that item.

•To finish using the setting screen, tap H.

Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

During Playback

Use the d tab to delete or edit images.

•Select images before making changes. You can select images by dragging them

while the menu option selection screen is displayed.

•You can also change the general camera settings using the setup menu.

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Tap the d tab

•The icons of menu options that can be changed in the

current mode are displayed.

•If the d tab is hidden, tap the monitor.

Tap a menu option

•The setting screen of the selected menu option is

displayed.

•Tap z to display the setup menu.

•To hide the menu options, tap the d tab.

Tap a setting option to apply the setting

•To return to the previous screen, tap J.

Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

Pressing the Shutter-release Button

Attaching the Camera Strap

When pressed halfway (i.e., when pressed lightly

until you feel a slight resistance): Sets focus and

exposure.

When pressed all the way (i.e., if you press the

button all the way down): Releases the shutter.

•You can also release the shutter by tapping the

monitor. See “q/s/r Touch shooting” (A39)

for more information.

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

Basic Steps for Shooting and

Playback

Preparation

Preparation 1 Insert the Battery .....................................................................................16

Preparation 2 Charge the Battery..................................................................................18

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card.............................................................................20

Shooting

Step 1 Turn the Camera On..............................................................................................22

Setting the Display Language, Date and Time (First Use After Purchase)

................................................................................................................................................24

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode.......................................................................................26

Step 3 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................28

Step 4 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................30

Playback

Step 5 Play Back Images....................................................................................................32

Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images ...................................................................................34

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

Preparation 1 Insert the Battery

1Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

2Insert the included

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

EN-EL19.

•Use the edge of the battery to push

the orange battery latch in the

direction indicated by the arrow

(1) and fully insert the battery (2).

•When the battery is properly

inserted, the battery latch will lock it

in place.

BInserting the Battery Correctly

Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Be sure to

check that the battery is in the correct orientation.

3Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

•Charge the battery before first use or when it is running

low. See page 18 for more information.

Battery latch

Preparation 1 Insert the Battery

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

Removing the Battery

Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on

lamp and the monitor have turned off and open the

battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

Push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated

by the arrow (1), to partially eject the battery. Pull the

battery straight out of the camera (2); do not pull it at

an angle.

BHigh Temperature Caution

The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe

caution when removing the battery or memory card.

BNote About the Battery

Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page vii and the section, “The Battery”

(F3), before use.

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

Preparation 2 Charge the Battery

1Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P.

•If a plug adapter* is included, attach the plug adapter to the plug

on the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it

is securely held in place. Once the two are connected, attempting

to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.

* The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country

or region in which the camera was purchased.

The Charging AC Adapter comes with the plug adapter

attached in Argentina and Korea.

2Make sure the battery is installed in the camera, and then connect the

camera to the Charging AC Adapter in order of 1 to 3.

•Keep the camera turned off.

•Be sure that plugs are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert plugs at an angle,

and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the plugs.

•The charge lamp slowly flashes green to indicate that the battery is charging.

•About 2 hours and 30 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery.

•When the battery has been completely charged, the charge lamp turns off.

•See “Understanding the Charge Lamp” (A19) for more information.

3Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and

then disconnect the USB cable.

•When the camera is connected to the electrical outlet with the EH-69P, the camera

cannot be turned on.

USB Cable UC-E6 (included)

Charge lamp Electrical

outlet

Preparation 2 Charge the Battery

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

Understanding the Charge Lamp

BNote About Charging AC Adapter

Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the Charging AC Adapter on page vii and the section,

“The Battery” (F3), before use.

CCharging Using Computer or Battery Charger

•Connecting the COOLPIX S4300 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

EN-EL19 (A76, E78).

•Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 can also be charged using the Battery Charger MH-66

(available separately; E87).

CAC Power Supply

•If the AC Adapter EH-62G (available separately; E87) is used, COOLPIX S4300 can be powered

from an electrical outlet and operated for shooting or playback.

•Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than the

EH-62G. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

Charge lamp Description

Flashes slowly

(green) The battery is charging.

Off The battery is not charging. When charging is complete, the charge

lamp stops flashing green and turns off.

Flashes quickly

(green)

•The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the

battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F

to 95°F).

•The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected,

or there is a problem with the battery. Disconnect the USB cable

or unplug the Charging AC Adapter and correctly connect it

again, or change the battery.

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card

1Be sure that the power-on lamp and the

monitor are off and open the battery-

chamber/memory card slot cover.

•Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the

cover.

2Insert the memory card.

•Slide the memory card in correctly

until it clicks into place.

BInserting the Memory Card

Inserting the memory card upside down

or backwards could damage the camera

or the memory card. Be sure to check that

the memory card is in the correct

orientation.

3Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

BFormatting Memory Cards

•The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be

sure to format it with this camera.

•All data stored on a memory card is permanently deleted when the card is formatted. Be

sure to transfer important images to a computer and save them before formatting.

•To format a memory card, insert the memory card into the camera and select Format card

(A89) from the setup menu (A88).

BNote About Memory Cards

Refer to the documentation included with the memory card, as well as “Memory Cards” (F4) in

“Maximizing Camera Life and Performance”.

Memory card slot

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

Removing Memory Cards

Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on

lamp and the monitor have turned off and open the

battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

Gently push the memory card into the camera (1) to

partially eject the card. Pull the memory card straight

out of the camera (2); do not pull it at an angle.

BHigh Temperature Caution

The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe

caution when removing the battery or memory card.

Internal Memory and Memory Cards

Camera data, including still images and movies, can be saved in either the

camera’s internal memory (approximately 74 MB) or on a memory card. To use the

camera’s internal memory for shooting or playback, first remove the memory card.

Approved Memory Cards

The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved

for use in this camera.

•Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for

recording movies. When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating,

movie recording may stop unexpectedly.

1If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, make sure that the

device supports 2 GB cards.

2SDHC compliant. If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar

device, make sure that the device supports SDHC.

3SDXC compliant. If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar

device, make sure that the device supports SDXC.

•Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards. We cannot

guarantee camera performance when using memory cards made by other

manufacturers.

SD memory card SDHC memory card2SDXC memory card3

SanDisk 2 GB14 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 64 GB

TOSHIBA 2 GB14 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 64 GB

Panasonic 2 GB14 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 48 GB, 64 GB

Lexar – 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB 64 GB, 128 GB

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

Step 1 Turn the Camera On

1Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

•If you are turning the camera on for the first time

after purchase, see “Setting the Display Language,

Date and Time” (A24).

•The lens will extend, and the monitor will turn on.

2Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures

remaining.

Number of Exposures Remaining

Indicator is displayed when there are 50 or fewer exposures remaining.

•C is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera, and images will be

saved in the internal memory (approximately 74 MB).

•The number of exposures remaining depends on the remaining capacity of the

internal memory or memory card, and the image quality and image size (image

mode) (A65).

•The number of remaining exposures shown in the illustrations in this manual is for

example purposes only.

Battery level

indicator Description

DThe battery level is high.

BThe battery level is low. Prepare to charge or replace the battery.

Battery

exhausted.

The camera cannot take pictures. Recharge or replace with a fully

charged battery.

Battery level indicator Number of exposures remaining

Step 1 Turn the Camera On

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

Turning the Camera On and Off

•When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) will light and then

the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns

on).

•To turn off the camera, press the power switch. When the camera is turned off,

both the power-on lamp and the display turn off.

•To turn on the camera in playback mode, press and hold the c (playback)

button. The lens will not extend.

CPower Saving Function (Auto Off)

If no operations are performed for a while, the monitor will turn off, the camera will enter standby

mode, and the power-on lamp will flash. If no operations are performed for approximately another

three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.

To reactivate the monitor while the power-on lamp is flashing, press any of the following buttons:

- Power switch, shutter-release button, A (shooting mode) button, c (playback) button or b(e

movie-record) button.

•The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the Auto off

setting in the setup menu (A88).

•By default, the camera enters standby mode in about one minute when you are using shooting

mode or playback mode.

•If you are using the optional AC Adapter EH-62G (available separately), the camera enters standby

mode after 30 minutes (fixed).

Flashes

No operations

performed

operations

performed

Camera enters

standby mode

Camera turns off

3 min

Step 1 Turn the Camera On

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

Setting the Display Language, Date and Time

When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and

the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed.

1Tap the desired language.

•For more information about operating the touch panel,

see “Operating the Touch Panel” (A4).

2Tap Yes.

3Tap E or F to select your home time zone

and tap I.

•For information about “Daylight Saving Time”, see

page 25.

•Tap J to return to the previous screen.

4Tap the order in which the day, month, and

year are displayed.

5Edit the date and time and tap I.

•Tap the desired field and A or B to edit the value.

Language

Čeština

Deutsch

Español

Français

Dansk

English

Ελληνικά

Indonesia

Choose time zone and

set date and time?

Yes No

Time zone and date

Home time zone

Date format

DMY

Date and time

Step 1 Turn the Camera On

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

6Tap Yes.

•The settings are applied, the lens extends, and the

camera enters shooting mode.

Daylight Saving Time

If daylight saving time is in effect, tap p in the time zone selection

screen displayed in step 3 to turn on the daylight saving time option.

•When the daylight saving time option is enabled, W is displayed

at the top of the monitor. To turn off the daylight saving time

option, tap p again.

CChanging the Language or the Date and Time Setting

•You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date settings in the

setup menu (A88).

•You can enable or disable daylight saving time by selecting Time zone and date and then Time

zone in the setup menu. When enabled, the clock moves forward one hour; when disabled, the

clock moves back one hour. When the travel destination (x) is selected, the time difference

between the travel destination and the home time zone (w) is automatically calculated and the

date and time in the selected region are saved at the time of shooting.

•If you exit without setting the date and time, O will flash when the shooting screen is displayed.

Use the Time zone and date setting in the setup menu to set the date and time.

CThe Clock Battery

•The camera clock is powered by the backup battery that is separate from the camera’s main

battery.

•The backup battery charges when the main battery is inserted into the camera or when the

camera is connected to an optional AC adapter, and can provide several days of backup power

after about ten hours of charging.

•If the backup battery becomes exhausted, the date and time setting screen is displayed when the

camera is turned on. Set the date and time again. See “Setting the Display Language, Date and

Time” (step 2, A24) for more information.

CImprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images

•Set the date and time before shooting.

•You can permanently imprint the shooting date on images as they are taken by setting Print date

in the setup menu (A88).

•If you want the shooting date to be printed without using the Print date setting, print using the

ViewNX 2 software (A77).

OK?

Yes No

Date and time

Home time zone

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode

1Press the A button in shooting

mode.

•The shooting mode selection menu, which

allows you to select the desired shooting

mode, is displayed.

2Tap the desired shooting mode icon.

•A (auto) mode is used in this example. Tap A Auto

mode.

•See “Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch

Panel” (A6) for more information.

•The shooting mode setting is saved even after the

camera is turned off.

Shooting mode

Auto mode

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

Available Shooting Modes

CFeatures That Are Available in Each Shooting Mode

•You can change the settings for the flash mode, self-timer, macro mode, and exposure

compensation. See “Basic Shooting Settings” (A54) for more information.

•When using shooting mode, tap the d tab (A11) to display the menu options for the selected

mode. See “Shooting Features” (A37) for information about the menu options available for the

current shooting mode.

AAuto mode A38

Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A39) to

suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture.

CScene A41

When a shooting scene is selected, the camera settings are optimized to take pictures

of that type of scene.

•To select a scene mode, tap the icon of the desired scene mode in the shooting

mode selection menu.

RSpecial effects A50

Effects can be applied to images during shooting. Six different effects are available.

•To select an effect, first display the shooting mode menu and then tap the desired

effect icon.

FSmart portrait A51

When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically without

pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer). The skin softening option can be

used to make skin tones of human faces appear smoother.

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

Step 3 Frame a Picture

1Hold the camera steadily in both hands.

•Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens,

flash, AF assist-illuminator, microphone, and speaker.

•When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn

the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens.

2Frame the picture.

•When the camera detects a human face, that face is

framed by a yellow double border (focus area) (default

setting).

•Up to 12 faces can be detected. When the camera

detects more than one face, the face closest to the

camera is framed by a double border and the others by

a single border.

•When shooting non-human subjects or when no faces

are detected, the focus area is not displayed. Position the main subject near the center

of the frame.

CUsing a Tripod

•We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in the following situations:

- When shooting in dim lighting or when the flash mode (A56) is set to c (Off).

- When using the telephoto setting.

•Set Vibration reduction (A89) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the

camera during shooting.

ooting mo

e icon

Step 3 Frame a Picture

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

Using the Zoom

Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom.

•To zoom in closer to the subject, rotate the zoom

control to g (telephoto).

•To zoom out and view a larger area, rotate the zoom

control to f (wide-angle).

•The zoom position is set at the maximum wide-angle

position when the camera is turned on.

•A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the

monitor when the zoom control is rotated.

Digital Zoom

When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating

and holding the zoom control at g triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified

up to 4× the maximum optical zoom ratio.

•The camera focuses at the center of the frame and the focus area is not

displayed when digital zoom is in effect.

CDigital Zoom and Interpolation

Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify

images, resulting in slight deterioration of image quality according to the image mode (A64) and

digital zoom magnification.

Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond V when taking still images. When zoom is

increased beyond the V position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator turns yellow to

indicate that interpolation is being applied. V moves to the right as the image size becomes

smaller, allowing you to confirm the zoom position that can be used to capture still images without

image degradation before shooting at the current image size setting.

•Digital zoom can be disabled from the Digital zoom option (A89) in the setup menu.

Zoom out Zoom in

Optical zoom Digital

zoom

Maximum optical

zoom

Digital zoom

enabled

Small image size

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

Step 4 Focus and Shoot

1Press the shutter-release button

halfway, i.e., press the button

lightly until you feel a slight

resistance.

•When you press the shutter-release

button halfway, the camera sets focus

and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value). Focus and exposure remain locked

while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

•When a face is detected:

The camera focuses on the face framed by the double

border. When the subject is in focus, the double border

turns green.

•When a face is not detected:

The camera has nine focus areas, and automatically

selects the focus areas containing the subject closest to

the camera. When the subject is in focus, the focus

areas that are in focus (up to nine areas) glow green.

•When digital zoom is used, the focus area is not

displayed and the camera focuses at the center of the frame. Once focus has been

acquired, the focus indicator (A6) will glow green.

•While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator

may flash red. This indicates that the camera is unable to focus. Modify the

composition and press the shutter-release button halfway again.

2Press the shutter-release button all the way,

i.e., press the button the rest of the way down.

•The shutter is released and the image will be recorded

to the memory card or internal memory.

•If you press the shutter-release button with too much

force, the camera may shake, causing images to be blurred. Press the button gently.

250

2501/

1/ F3.5

F3.5

Shutter speed Aperture

value

250

2501/

1/ F3.5

F3.5

Shutter speed Aperture

value

Step 4 Focus and Shoot

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

BNote on Recording Images and Saving Movies

The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum

movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved. Do not open

the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an

indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the

memory card.

BSubjects Not Suitable for Autofocus

Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject

may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator glows green.

•Subject is very dark

•Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun behind the subject

makes that subject appear very dark)

•No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. a portrait subject, wearing a white shirt, is

standing in front of a white wall)

•Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside a cage)

•Regular geometric patterns (e.g. window blinds or windows on a skyscraper)

•Subject is moving rapidly

In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several

times, or focus on another subject (A40). When focusing on another subject, be sure that the

alternate subject is at the same distance from the camera as the intended subject while the shutter-

release button is pressed halfway.

BWhen the Subject Is Close to the Camera

If the camera cannot focus, try shooting with macro mode (A59) or in the Close-up scene mode

(A46).

BNote About Face Detection

See “Notes About the Face Detection Function” (A69) for more information.

CTouch Shutter

At the default setting, the shutter can be released by simply tapping a subject in the monitor (A39)

without pressing the shutter-release button. The Touch shutter option can be changed to the

Touch AF/AE option, which allows the camera to set the focus and exposure on the subject that is

tapped on the monitor. When using the Touch AF/AE option, the image is taken by pressing the

shutter-release button.

CAF-assist Illuminator and Flash

If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (A89) may light up when the shutter-release

button is pressed halfway, or the flash (A55) may fire when the shutter-release button is pressed all

the way down.

CTo Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot

If you are concerned that you might miss a shot, press the shutter-release button all the way without

first pressing it halfway.

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

Step 5 Play Back Images

1Press the c (playback) button.

•When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode, the last image saved will be

displayed full-frame playback mode.

2Drag the current image

to display the previous or

next image.

•To display the previous

image, drag the image to the

right or tap G.

•To display the next image, drag

the image to the left or tap H.

•Tap and hold G or H to scroll backward or forward through the images.

•Remove the memory card from the camera to play

back images saved in the camera’s internal memory.

Cis displayed near the current image number/total

number of images display.

•Press the A button or shutter-release button to switch

to shooting mode. Pressing the b (e movie-record)

button will also return the camera to shooting mode.

CViewing Images

•Images may be displayed briefly at low resolution immediately after switching to the next or

previous image.

•Images taken using face detection (A68) or pet detection (A49) will be rotated and displayed

automatically in full-frame playback mode, based on the orientation of the faces detected, except

pictures taken using Continuous, BSS, and Multi-shot 16 (A39), or the subject tracking

function (A39).

•The orientation of images can be changed using Rotate image (A75).

CSelecting Types of Images for Playback

•See “Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)” (A75) for more information.

•See “Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback” (A72) for more information.

A (shooting mode) button c (playback) button

b (e movie-record) button

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Step 5 Play Back Images

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

Changing How Images Are Displayed

When using playback mode, you can change how images are

displayed by rotating the zoom control to f (h) and g (i)

(A2).

Playback Zoom

•Images can be zoomed up to 10×. You can adjust the zoom ratio by rotating the

zoom control to f (h) and g (i).

•To view a different area of the image, drag the image or tap A, B, C or D.

•If you are viewing a image that was taken using face detection (A68) or pet

detection (A49), the camera zooms in on the face detected at the time of

shooting, except for pictures taken with Continuous, BSS, and Multi-shot 16

or the subject tracking function. If the camera detected multiple faces when the

picture was taken, tap M or N to display a different face. Rotate the zoom

control to f (h) or g (i) to change the zoom ratio and return to normal

magnification.

•To delete images, tap E.

•You can crop the image and save the displayed area of the image as a separate

file by tapping G (E25).

•Tap H or double-tap an image to return to full-frame playback mode.

Thumbnail Playback

•You can view several images on one screen, making it easy to find the image

you want.

•You can change the number of thumbnails displayed by rotating the zoom

control to f (h) or g (i).

•To scroll through the images, drag your finger up or down on the monitor or

scroll bar, or tap B or C.

•Tap an image to display it in full-frame playback mode.

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Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images

1Playback an image to be deleted, tap the d

tab to display the menu options (A12), and

tap c.

2Tap the desired delete option.

•Current image: Delete the currently displayed full-

frame image or movie (A86).

•Erase selected images: Select multiple images and

delete them. See “Operating the Erase Selected Images

Screen” (A35) for more information.

•All images: Delete all images.

•If step 1 is performed in thumbnail playback mode (A33), select either Erase

selected images or All images.

3Tap Yes on the delete confirmation dialog.

•Deleted images cannot be recovered.

•To exit without deleting the image, tap J or No.

BNotes About Deletion

•Once deleted, images cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before

deleting them.

•Protected images cannot be deleted (A75).

Delete

All images

Erase selected images

Current image

Delete

Yes No

Erase 1 image?

Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images

Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback

Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen

1Tap an image to display y.

•To deselect the image, tap the image again and y will

be hidden.

•Tap B or C or drag the scroll bar vertically to scroll

through the display.

•Tap n or o, or rotate the zoom control to g (i) or

f(h) to change the number of images displayed.

2Display y to all images to delete and tap I to apply the selection.

•The confirmation screen is displayed. Follow the onscreen instructions for more

operations.

CSelecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion

When using favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list by date mode, you can select images for

deletion from an album, category, or shooting date (A72).

Shooting Features

This chapter describes the camera’s shooting modes and the features that are

available when using each shooting mode.

You can select shooting modes and adjust settings according to the shooting

conditions and the kind of images you want to capture.

Shooting mode

Auto mode

0 0

5050 50

Flash mode

Auto

Shooting Features

Using A (Auto) Mode

Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A39)

to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture.

•If the camera detects a human face, the camera

automatically focuses on it (see “Face Detection”

(A68) for more information).

•If no faces are detected, the camera automatically

selects one or more of the nine focus areas

containing the subject closest to the camera. When

the subject is in focus, the focus area (active focus

area) lights in green (maximum of nine areas).

•At the default setting, the shutter can be released by simply tapping a subject in

the monitor (A39) without pressing the shutter-release button.

The Touch shutter option can be changed to the Touch AF/AE option, which

allows the camera to set the focus and exposure on the subject that is tapped

on the monitor (touch shutter) (A39).

•The Subject tracking option, which moves the active focus area to track the

registered subject, can be enabled (A39).

Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode Settings

•You can change the settings for the flash mode, self-timer, macro mode, and

exposure compensation. See “Basic Shooting Settings” (A54) for more

information.

•If you tap the d tab (A11), the menu options available in A (auto) mode

are displayed. See “Options Available in the Auto Shooting Menu” (A39) for

more information.

On the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode (A26–27)

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Shooting Features

Options Available in the Auto Shooting Menu

In A (auto) mode, the following options can be

changed.

CFunctions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

There are functions with which these settings cannot be enabled (A66).

On the A (Auto) mode shooting screen M Tap the d tab (A11)

Option Description A

A Image mode

Allows you to select the combination of image size and

image quality used when saving images (A64).

The default setting is P4608×3456.

This setting is applied to other shooting modes.

q/s/r Touch

shooting

Select between Touch shutter (default setting), which

allows you to release the shutter by tapping the monitor,

Touch AF/AE, which allows you to set the focus area by

tapping the monitor, and Subject tracking, which

moves the focus area to track the registered subject.

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X ISO sensitivity

Higher ISO sensitivity allows you to take pictures of darker

subjects. Additionally, even with subjects of similar

brightness, images can be taken at faster shutter speeds,

and blurring caused by camera shake and subject

movement can be reduced. When ISO sensitivity is set to

Auto (default setting), the camera sets the ISO sensitivity

automatically.

E42

V Continuous

Allows you to select from continuous settings of Single,

Continuous, BSS (A47), or Multi-shot 16. The default

setting is Single (i.e., only one image is captured at a

time). In Continuous, while the shutter-release button is

held down, up to 6 images are taken at a rate of about 1.3

frames per second (fps) when Image mode is set to

P4608×3456.

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W White balance

Allows you to adjust the colors in the image to suit the

light source, which can make colors appear as they do to

the eye. Although Auto (default setting) can be used

under most types of lighting, white balance can be

adjusted to suit the sky conditions or light source and

achieve more natural color tones in the image.

Set the flash mode (A55) to c (Off) when white

balance is set to any setting other than Auto and Flash.

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Using A (Auto) Mode

Shooting Features

Shooting Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus

When shooting a subject that is not suitable for autofocus (A31), try pressing the

shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or try the following

techniques.

1Switch to A (auto) mode (A38) and

select Touch AF/AE for the touch

shooting setting.

2Tap another subject that is as far from

the camera as the desired subject.

3Press the shutter-release button

halfway.

•The camera focuses on the subject and the

focus area glows green.

•Exposure is locked for the subject on which

focus is acquired when the shutter-release

button is pressed halfway.

4Continue holding down the shutter-

release button halfway and

recompose the image.

•Be sure to maintain the same distance

between the camera and the subject while

the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

5Press the shutter-release button the rest of the

way down to take the picture.

Touch AF/AE

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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

When one of the following scenes is selected, camera settings are automatically

optimized for the selected scene.

CDisplaying a Description of Each Scene Mode (Help Display)

When u is tapped in the scene selection screen, the help selection

screen is displayed. Tap a scene icon to display a description of the

features of that mode. Tap J to return to the help selection

screen.

Changing the Scene Mode Settings

•You can change the settings for the flash mode, self-timer, macro mode, and

exposure compensation for some scenes. See “Default Settings” (A62) for

more information.

•If you tap the d tab (A11), the available menu options are displayed. You

can set the Image mode (A64) and Touch shooting (A39) settings in

scene mode (the settings cannot be changed in some scenes).

-If you change the Image mode setting, the new setting is applied to all

shooting modes.

-Touch shutter (default setting) or Touch AF/AE can be selected for Touch

shooting.

On the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M C Scene M select a scene

(A26–27)

xScene auto

selector

(

A43

)

bPortrait

(

A43

)

cLandscape

(

A43

)

dSports

(

A44

)

eNight portrait

(

A44

)

fParty/indoor

(

A44

)

ZBeach

(

A45

)

zSnow

(

A45

)

hSunset

(

A45

)

iDusk/dawn

(

A45

)

jNight landscape

(

A46

)

kClose-up

(

A46

)

uFood

(

A46

)

lMuseum

(

A47

)

mFireworks show

(

A47

)

nBlack and white

copy

(

A47

)

ADraw

(

A47

)

oBacklighting

(

A48

)

UPanorama assist

(

A48

)

OPet portrait

(

A49

)

Help selection

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Shooting Features

Adjusting Scene Effect

The scene effect adjustment slider is displayed by

tapping g in the scene modes listed below.

•Tap or drag the scene effect adjustment slider to

adjust the degree of effect to be applied to pictures

taken in the selected scene mode.

•After you finish making the adjustment, tap H to

hide the scene effect adjustment slider.

u Food

c Landscape, k Close-up

h Sunset, i Dusk/dawn

Scene effect

adjustment slider

More red

More blue

More vivid

Less vivid

More red

More blue

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Shooting Features

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

x Scene auto selector

The camera simplifies shooting by automatically selecting the optimum scene mode as

shown below when the shot is framed.

e : Portrait, f: Landscape, h: Night portrait, g: Night landscape, i: Close-up,

j: Backlighting, d: Other scenes

•When the camera automatically selects a scene mode, the shooting mode icon displayed

in the shooting screen changes to that for the scene mode currently enabled.

•The area of the frame that the camera focuses on (AF area) depends on the composition

of the image. When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face. See “Face

Detection” (A68) for more information.

•Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene

mode. Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode (A38) or select the desired scene

mode manually.

•Digital zoom is not available.

b Portrait

Use this mode for portraits.

•The camera detects a human face and focuses on it (A68).

•The camera smoothes skin tones by applying the skin

softening function (A70).

•If no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is

pressed halfway, the camera focuses on the subject at the

center of the frame.

•Digital zoom is not available.

c Landscape

Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.

•The focus area or focus indicator (A30) always glows green

when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

•Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A42) to adjust

image saturation.

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Shooting Features

Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes indicated with O. Set Vibration reduction to Off

in the setup menu (A88) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

d Sports

Use this mode when shooting sporting events. The camera

captures a series of still images that allow you to clearly see

detailed movements in a moving subject.

•The camera focuses at the center of the frame. The area

focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A39) or

touch AF/AE (A39).

•To take pictures continuously, hold down the shutter-release button. Up to 6 images are

taken at a rate of about 1.3 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to

P4608×3456.

•The camera continuously adjusts focus even when the shutter-release button is not

pressed halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.

•Focus, exposure, and hue are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each

series.

•The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the

current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.

•Continuous shooting is disabled and only one picture can be taken at a time when the

shutter is released using the Touch shutter function (A39).

e Night portrait

Use this mode for portraits taken at sunset or at night.

•The camera detects a human face and focuses on it (A68).

•The camera smoothes skin tones by applying the skin

softening function (A70).

•If no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is

pressed halfway, the camera focuses on the subject at the

center of the frame.

•Digital zoom is not available.

f Party/indoor

Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor

background lighting.

•The camera focuses at the center of the frame. The area

focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A39) or

touch AF/AE (A39).

•Hold the camera steady when shooting in dark conditions.

Set Vibration reduction (A89) to Off when using a tripod

to stabilize the camera.

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Shooting Features

Z Beach

Captures the brightness of such subjects as beaches or sunlit

expanses of water.

•The camera focuses at the center of the frame. The area

focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A39) or

touch AF/AE (A39).

z Snow

Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfield.

•The camera focuses at the center of the frame. The area

focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A39) or

touch AF/AE (A39).

h Sunset

Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.

•The camera focuses at the center of the frame.

•Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A42) to adjust

image color.

i Dusk/dawn

Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before

sunrise or after sunset.

•The focus area or focus indicator (A30) always glows green

when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

•Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A42) to adjust

image color.

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Shooting Features

Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes indicated with O. Set Vibration reduction to Off

in the setup menu (A88) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

j Night landscape

Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night

landscapes.

•The focus area or focus indicator (A30) always glows green

when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

k Close-up

Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close

range.

•Macro mode (A59) is enabled and the camera

automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can

focus.

•The camera focuses at the center of the frame. The area

focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A39) or

touch AF/AE (A39).

•Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A42) to adjust image saturation.

•The camera continuously adjusts focus even when the shutter-release button is not held

down halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.

u Food

Use when taking pictures of food.

•Macro mode (A59) is enabled and the camera

automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can

focus.

•The camera focuses at the center of the frame. The area

focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A39) or

touch AF/AE (A39).

•Use the scene effect adjustment slider (A42) to adjust the subject’s hue affected by the

lighting. This adjustment is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is

turned off.

•The camera continuously adjusts focus even when the shutter-release button is not held

down halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Shooting Features

l Museum

Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for

example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in

which you do not want to use the flash.

•The camera focuses at the center of the frame. The area

focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A39) or

touch AF/AE (A39).

•The camera captures a series of up to 10 images while the shutter-release button is held

all the way down, and the sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and

saved (BSS (Best Shot Selector)).

•BSS (Best Shot Selector) is disabled with touch shutter shooting (A39).

m Fireworks show

Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst

of light from a firework.

•Camera focuses at infinity.

•The focus indicator (A30) always glows green when the

shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

n Black and white copy

Provides clear images of text or drawings on a whiteboard or in

print.

•The camera focuses at the center of the frame. The area

focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A39) or

touch AF/AE (A39).

•Use with macro mode (A59) when shooting a subject at

close distance.

A Draw

Write a memo or draw an image on the touch panel display and save it as an image. The

image is saved at an image mode setting of O 640×480. See “Using the Draw Option”

(E2) for more information.

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Shooting Features

o Backlighting

Use when light is coming from behind the subject, throwing

features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to

“fill in” (illuminate) shadows.

•The camera focuses at the center of the frame. The area

focused can be changed by the touch shutter (A39) or

touch AF/AE (A39).

U Panorama assist

Takes a series of pictures that you can join together into a panorama on a computer (E3).

•Tap A, B, C, or D to select the direction in which images will be joined in the

completed panorama.

•After taking the first picture using the shutter-release button or touch shutter, take the

necessary shots while checking how each picture will connect to the next. To finish

shooting, tap H.

•Transfer the images to a computer and use Panorama Maker 6 (A78, E4) to join them

into a single panorama.

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Shooting Features

O Pet portrait

Use this mode for taking portraits of pets (dogs or cats). When

the camera detects the face of a dog or cat, it focuses on the

face and automatically releases the shutter (pet portrait auto

release) 3 times at the default setting.

•A double border (focus area) is displayed around the

detected face, and it turns green when the focus is

acquired.

Up to five faces can be detected. When the camera detects

more than one face, the double border is displayed around

the largest face, and single borders are displayed around

the others.

•If the shutter-release button is pressed when no pet faces

are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the

center of the frame.

•To change the C Continuous setting used in this mode, tap the d tab to display the

menu options.

-Single: The camera takes one picture at a time.

-Continuous (default setting): When the pet portrait auto release function is activated

and the focus is acquired on the detected face, the camera releases the shutter 3 times

(continuous shooting speed rate: about 1.2 frames per second when the image mode

setting is P4608×3456). When the pet portrait auto release function is disabled, up

to 6 pictures can be continuously taken at a rate of about 1.3 frames per second while

the shutter-release button is held down (when the image mode setting is

P4608×3456).

•To change the Y Pet portrait auto release setting, tap the d tab to display the

menu options.

-On (default setting): The shutter is automatically released when the focus is acquired

on the detected face.

-Off: The shutter is released using the shutter-release button or touch shutter (A39).

•Digital zoom is not available.

•Factors such as the distance between the pet and the camera, the orientation or

brightness of the face, and the speed at which the pet is moving may prevent the camera

from detecting the faces of dogs or cats or may cause it to detect faces other than those

of dogs or cats.

•Pet portrait auto release turns off automatically when:

- Five bursts have been taken.

- Internal memory or the memory card is full.

To continue taking pictures with Pet portrait auto release, select the d tab and

change the Y Pet portrait auto release setting to On again.

Shooting Features

Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

Effects can be applied to images during shooting.

The following six effects are available.

•When Selective color is selected, tap or drag the

slider to select the color to keep.

•After you select the desired color, tap H to hide the

slider. To return to the color selection screen, tap g.

Changing Special Effects Mode Settings

•You can change the settings for the flash mode, self-timer, macro mode, and

exposure compensation. See “Basic Shooting Settings” (A54) for more

information.

•Tap the d tab (A11) to display the available menu options. You can set the

Image mode (A64) and Touch shooting (A39) settings in special effects

mode.

-If you change the Image mode setting, the new setting is applied to all

shooting modes.

-Touch shutter (default setting) or Touch AF/AE can be selected for Touch

shooting.

On the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M R Special effects M

select an effect (A26–27)

Category Description

O Soft Softens the image by adding a slight blur to the entire image.

P Nostalgic sepia Adds a sepia tone and reduces the contrast to simulate the

qualities of an old photograph.

F High-contrast

monochrome

Changes the image to black and white and gives it sharp

contrast.

G High key Gives the entire image a bright tone.

H Low key Gives the entire image a dark tone.

I Selective color Creates a black and white image in which only the specified

color remains.

Special effects

Shooting Features

Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces)

When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically

without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer). You can use the skin

softening option to smooth the skin tones of human faces.

1Frame a picture and wait for the subject to

smile without pressing the shutter-release

button.

•When the camera detects a human face, a yellow

double border (focus area) is displayed around that

face. When focus is acquired on that face, the double

border will turn green for a moment and focus is

locked.

•Up to three faces can be detected. When the camera detects more than one face, the

double border is displayed around the face closest to the center of the frame, and

single borders around the others.

Tap the face framed by a single border to change the focus area to that face.

•If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, Smile

timer (A53) is activated and the shutter is automatically released.

•Each time the shutter is released, the camera again initiates face detection and smile

detection operations for continuous automatic shooting.

2End shooting.

•Any one of the following operations can be used to cancel smile detection and stop

shooting.

-Turn the camera off.

-Set Smile timer to Off.

- Press the A button and select other shooting mode.

On the shooting screen M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait (A26–27)

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Shooting Features

BNotes About Smart Portrait Mode

•Digital zoom is not available.

•Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or smiles.

•See “Notes About the Face Detection Function” (A69) for more information.

CAuto Off in Smile Timer Mode

When Smile timer is set to On, the auto off function (A89) is activated and the camera turns off

when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed.

•The camera does not detect any faces.

•The camera detected a face, but cannot detect a smile.

CSelf-timer Lamp

The self-timer lamp flashes slowly when the smile timer is enabled and the camera detects a face,

and it flashes quickly immediately after the shutter is released.

CReleasing the Shutter Manually

The shutter can also be released by pressing the shutter-release button. If no faces are detected, the

camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces)

Shooting Features

Changing the Smart Portrait Mode Settings

•You can change the settings for the flash mode, self-timer, and exposure

compensation. See “Basic Shooting Settings” (A54) for more information.

•If you tap the d tab (A11), the menu options available in smart portrait

mode are displayed. See “Smart Portrait Menu Options” (A53) for more

information.

Smart Portrait Menu Options

In smart portrait mode, the following options can be

changed.

CFunctions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

There are functions with which these settings cannot be enabled (A66).

On the smart portrait mode shooting screen M Tap the d tab (A11)

Option Description A

A Image mode

Allows you to select the combination of image size and

image quality used when saving images (A64).

The default setting is P4608×3456. This setting is

applied to other shooting modes.

q/r Touch

shooting

Choose from Touch shutter (default setting), which

allows you to release the shutter by tapping the monitor,

or Touch AF/AE, which allows you to set the focus area

by tapping the monitor.

E35

e Skin softening

Allows you to set the skin softening effect. The camera

softens facial skin tones by applying the skin softening

function before saving images. You can select the amount

of effect that is applied. The default setting is Normal.

E47

y Blink proof

When On is selected, the camera automatically releases

the shutter twice each time a picture is taken. Of the two

shots, one in which the subject’s eyes are open is saved.

Flash cannot be used when On is selected. The default

setting is Off.

E48

a Smile timer

When On (default setting) is selected, the camera uses

face detection to detect a human face, and then

automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is

detected. The self-timer cannot be used with this feature.

E48

Shooting Features

Basic Shooting Settings

When in shooting mode, you can set the following

functions by tapping the icons at the bottom of the

monitor:

1Flash mode

2 Self-timer

3Macro mode

4 Exposure compensation

•When the icons are hidden, tap A.

Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode

The functions that can be set vary depending on the shooting mode, as shown

below.

•See “Default Settings” (A62) for more information on the default settings in

each shooting mode.

1Varies by the scene. See “Default Settings” (A62) for more information.

2Varies by the smart portrait menu settings. See “Default Settings” (A62) for more

information.

CFunctions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

There are functions with which these settings cannot be enabled (A66).

Functions A C RF

Flash mode (A55) w

Self-timer (A57) www

Macro mode (A59) ww

–

Exposure compensation

(A61) www

1234

Basic Shooting Settings

Shooting Features

Using the Flash (Flash Modes)

Flash mode can be selected to suit the shooting conditions.

1Tap the flash mode icon.

2Tap the desired flash mode icon.

•See “Available Flash Modes” (A56) for more

information.

•Tap the flash mode setting icon to return to the

previous screen.

•If you tap any other icon, the setting screen for that

item is displayed.

3Frame the subject and take a picture.

•The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter-

release button is pressed halfway.

- On: The flash will fire when you press the shutter-

release button all the way down.

- Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot

take pictures.

- Off: The flash will not fire when a picture is taken.

•If the battery is low, the monitor will be turned off while the flash is changing.

CEffective Range of the Flash

When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto, the flash has a range of 0.5–4.5 m (1 ft 8 in.–14 ft) at the

maximum wide-angle zoom position and a range of 0.5–2.4 m (1 ft 8 in.–7 ft 10 in.) at the maximum

telephoto zoom position.

Flash mode

Auto

Basic Shooting Settings

Shooting Features

Available Flash Modes

CThe Flash Mode Setting

•The flash mode setting varies with shooting mode.

- See “Default Settings” (A62) for more information.

- See “Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode” (A54) for more information.

•There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled (A66).

•The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the

camera is turned off.

CRed-eye Reduction

This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”).

If the camera detects red-eye when an image is taken, the affected area is processed to reduce red-

eye before the image is saved.

Note the following when shooting:

•More time than usual is required to save images.

•Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in some situations.

•In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red-eye may be affected by red-eye reduction

processing; in these cases, choose another flash mode and try again.

aAuto

Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.

bAuto with red-eye reduction

Suited to images of people. This option reduces the “red-eye” phenomenon that

caused by the use of flash.

cOff

Flash will not fire even when lighting is dim.

•We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dim

lighting.

XFill flash

Flash fires whenever an image is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and

backlit subjects.

dSlow sync

Auto flash mode is combined with slow shutter speed.

Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery.

Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture

background at night or under dim lighting.

Basic Shooting Settings

Shooting Features

Using the Self-timer

The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter ten seconds or

two seconds after you press the shutter-release button. The self-timer is useful

when you want to be in the picture you are taking, and when you want to avoid

the effects of camera shake that occur when you press the shutter-release button.

When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration

reduction to Off in the setup menu (A88) when using a tripod to stabilize the

camera during shooting.

1Tap the self-timer icon.

2Tap Y or Z.

•Y (ten seconds): Use on important occasions, such as

weddings

•Z (two seconds): Use to prevent camera shake

•The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.

•Tap the self-timer setting icon to return to the previous

screen.

•If you tap any other icon, the setting screen for that item is displayed.

3Frame the picture and press the

shutter-release button halfway.

•Focus and exposure will be set.

Self-timer

Off

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Basic Shooting Settings

Shooting Features

4Press the shutter-release button the

rest of the way down.

•The self-timer starts, and the number of

seconds remaining before the shutter is

released is displayed in the monitor. The self-

timer lamp flashes while the timer is counting

down. About one second before the shutter

is released, the lamp stops flashing and glows

steadily.

•When the shutter is released, the self-timer

will be set to OFF.

•To stop the timer before an image is taken,

press the shutter-release button again.

BNote About Self-timer

There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled (A66).

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Basic Shooting Settings

Shooting Features

Using Macro Mode

When using macro mode, the camera can focus on objects as close as

approximately 5 cm (2.0 in.) from the front of the lens. This feature is useful when

taking close-up images of flowers and other small subjects.

1Tap the macro mode icon.

2Tap o.

•Tap the macro mode setting icon to return to the

previous screen.

•If you tap any other icon, the setting screen for that

item is displayed.

3Use the zoom control to set the zoom ratio to

a position where F and the zoom indicator

glow green.

•How close you can be to the subject when shooting

depends on the zoom ratio. When the zoom ratio is set

to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow

green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 10 cm (4.0 in.) from

the lens. The camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 5 cm (2.0 in.)

from the lens when the zoom is at the maximum wide-angle position (at the position

where G is displayed).

Macro mode

OffOn

Basic Shooting Settings

Shooting Features

BNote About Using the Flash

The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.).

CAutofocus

When taking still pictures in macro mode, the camera continuously adjusts the focus until the

shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. Therefore, the sound of lens focus motor

can be heard.

CThe Macro Mode Setting

•Macro mode cannot be used depending on the shooting mode. See “Default Settings” (A62) for

more information.

•There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled (A66).

•The macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after

the camera is turned off.

Basic Shooting Settings

Shooting Features

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the

camera to make images brighter or darker.

1Tap the exposure compensation icon.

2Tap C or D to change the exposure

compensation value.

•To make the image brighter, apply positive (+) exposure

compensation.

•To make the image darker, apply negative (–) exposure

compensation.

•You can also drag the slider to change the value.

•If no operations are performed for a few seconds, the monitor display returns to the

shooting screen.

3Press the shutter-release button to take a

picture.

•To exit the setting screen without taking a picture, tap

•To cancel the exposure compensation, return to step 1,

revert the value to 0, and tap J.

CExposure Compensation Value

The exposure compensation value applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the camera’s memory even

after the camera is turned off.

Exposure compensation

Basic Shooting Settings

Shooting Features

Default Settings

The default settings for each function in each shooting mode are described below.

•See the next page for information about the default settings in the scene

modes.

1The function cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On.

2The function can be used when Smile timer is set to Off.

3The setting cannot be changed.

•The setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even

after the camera is turned off (except the self-timer setting).

Flash mode

(A55)

Self-timer

(A57)

Macro mode

(A59)

Exposure

compensation

(A61)

A (auto) aOff Off 0.0

R (Special effects) aOff Off 0.0

F (Smart portrait) a1Off2Off30.0

Basic Shooting Settings

Shooting Features

The default settings for each function in scene mode are described below.

1The camera automatically selects the optimum flash mode for the scene mode it has

selected (A55). c (Off) can be selected manually.

2The setting cannot be changed.

3When the camera selects close-up scene mode in scene auto selector scene mode, macro

mode (A59) is enabled.

4The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync with red-eye reduction.

5The setting may change to slow sync with red-eye reduction.

6Self-timer is disabled. Pet portrait auto release shutter can be enabled or disabled

(A49).

CFunctions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

There are functions with which these settings cannot be enabled (A66).

Flash mode

(A55)

Self-timer

(A57)

Macro mode

(A59)

Exposure

compensation

(A61)

x (A43) a1Off –30

b (A43) bOff Off20

c (A43) c2Off Off20

d (A44) c2Off2Off20

e (A44) b4Off Off20

f (A44) b5Off Off20

Z (A45) aOff Off20

z (A45) aOff Off20

h (A45) c2Off Off20

i (A45) c2Off Off20

j (A46) c2Off Off20

k (A46) cOff On20

u (A46) c2Off On20

l (A47) c2Off Off 0

m (A47) c2Off2Off202

n (A47) cOff Off 0

A (A47) ––––

o (A48) X2Off Off20

U (A48) cOff Off 0

O (A49) c2–6Off 0

Shooting Features

A Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)

•You can use the Image mode setting in the shooting menu to select the

combination of image size and compression ratio that is used when saving

images.

Set the image mode best suited to the manner in which images will be used and

the capacity of the internal memory or memory card. The higher the image mode

setting, the larger the size at which it can be printed, but limiting the number of

images that can be recorded.

Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)

* The total number of pixels recorded, and the number of pixels recorded horizontally and

vertically.

Example: P 4608×3456 = Approx. 16 megapixels, 4608 × 3456 pixels

On the shooting screen M Tap the d tab M A Image mode

Image mode* Description

Q4608×3456PHigher quality than P, suitable for enlargements or high-quality prints.

The compression ratio is approximately 1:4.

P4608×3456

(default setting) Best choice in most situations. The compression ratio is approximately

1:8.R3264×2448

r2272×1704

q1600×1200 Smaller size than P, R, or r allows more images to be stored. The

compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

O640×480 Suited to full-screen display on a television with an aspect ratio of 4:3,

or distribution by e-mail. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

g4608×2592 Images with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded. The compression ratio

is approximately 1:8.

A Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)

Shooting Features

CImage Mode

•The setting can also be changed in shooting modes other than A (auto) mode by tapping the

d tab to display the menu options and then tapping the A.

•Changes made to the image mode setting are applied to all shooting modes.

•There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled (A66).

CNumber of Exposures Remaining

The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be stored in internal memory

and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that the number of images that can be stored will differ

depending on the composition of the image (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number

may vary depending on the make of memory card, even when the memory cards have the same

specified capacity.

1The number of exposures remaining is displayed on the shooting screen when 50 or fewer

remain (A22).

2If there are 10,000 or more pictures saved in the camera, “9999” is displayed on the playback

screen as the current frame number or total number of frames.

3Print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi. Print sizes are calculated by dividing the

number of pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, at

the same image size, images printed at higher resolutions will print smaller than the size

indicated, and those printed at lower resolutions will print larger than the size indicated.

Image mode Internal memory1

(approx. 74 MB)

Memory card1, 2

(4 GB) Print size3 (cm/in.)

Q4608×3456P7 490 Approx. 39 × 29/15 × 11.5

P4608×3456 14 950 Approx. 39 × 29/15 × 11.5

R3264×2448 29 1980 Approx. 28 × 21/11 × 8

r2272×1704 63 3750 Approx. 19 × 14/7.5 × 5.6

q1600×1200 138 7550 Approx. 13 × 10/5.3 × 4

O640×480 447 24000 Approx. 5 × 4/2 × 1.5

g4608×2592 19 1200 Approx. 39 × 22/15 × 8.5

Shooting Features

Functions that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously

Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions.

Restricted

function Option Description

Flash mode

Continuous

(A39)

When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is

selected, flash is disabled.

Blink proof (A53) When On is selected, flash is disabled.

Self-timer Subject tracking

(A39)

When the touch shooting is set to Subject

tracking, self-timer is disabled.

Macro mode Subject tracking

(A39)

When the touch shooting is set to Subject

tracking, macro mode is disabled.

Image mode

Continuous

(A39)

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, the Image

mode setting is fixed at L (image size: 2560 ×

1920 pixels).

ISO sensitivity

(A39)

When the

ISO sensitivity

setting is

3200

, the

available

Image mode

settings are limited to

2272×1704

1600×1200

, and

640×480

If an image size other than these is set before

changing the

ISO sensitivity

3200

, it

automatically changes to

2272×1704

ISO sensitivity Continuous

(A39)

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, the ISO

sensitivity setting is automatically specified

according to the brightness.

Continuous

Self-timer (A57) When taking a picture using the self-timer, the

continuous setting is fixed to Single.

Touch shutter

(A39)

When using the touch shutter function, one

image is taken each time the monitor is tapped.

Motion detection

Subject tracking

(A39)

When taking a picture using the subject tracking

function, Motion detection is disabled.

Continuous

(A39)

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, Motion

detection is not enabled.

ISO sensitivity

(A39)

When a setting other than Auto is selected for

ISO sensitivity, Motion detection is disabled.

Blink warning Continuous

(A39)

When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is

selected, Blink warning is disabled.

Functions that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously

Shooting Features

BNotes About Digital Zoom

•Digital zoom cannot be used depending on the shooting mode (E73).

•The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame when digital zoom is in effect.

Digital zoom

Continuous

(A39)

When Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital zoom is

not available.

Subject tracking

(A39)

When the touch shooting is set to Subject

tracking, digital zoom is disabled.

Restricted

function Option Description

Shooting Features

Face Detection

In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face

detection to automatically focus on human faces. If the

camera detects more than one face, a double border is

displayed around the face that the camera will focus

on, and single borders are displayed around the other

faces.

•In A (auto) mode, if no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is

pressed halfway, the camera automatically selects one (or more) of the nine

focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera.

•In Scene auto selector scene mode, the focus area changes depending on the

selected scene.

•In Portrait and Night portrait scene modes or smart portrait mode, if no faces

are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera

will focus on the subject at the center of the frame.

•Tap a face framed by a single border to change the focus area to that face

(A39).

•In subject tracking mode, subject tracking begins when a detected face framed

by a border is tapped (A39).

Shooting mode Number of faces that

can be detected

Focus area

(double border)

A (auto) mode (A38)

Up to 12 The face closest to the

camera

Scene auto selector, Portrait,

Night portrait scene mode (A41)

Smart portrait mode (A51) Up to 3 The face closest to the

center of the frame

Face Detection

Shooting Features

BNotes About the Face Detection Function

•The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations:

- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions

- When faces take up too much or too little of the frame

•When the frame includes more than one face, the faces detected by the camera and the face on

which the camera focuses depend upon a variety of factors, including the direction in which the

faces are looking.

•In some rare cases, such as those described in “Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus” (A31), the

subject may not be in focus even though the double border turns green. Should this occur,

refocus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual portrait

subject (A40).

CNotes About Images Including Detected Faces

•When images in which a face was detected during shooting are played back, the images will be

automatically rotated for playback display according to the orientation of the face detected,

except pictures that were taken using Continuous, BSS, Multi-shot 16 (A39), or the subject

tracking function (A39).

•In full-frame playback mode, the image is enlarged with the detected face at the center of the

screen when the zoom control is rotated to g (i) or when the detected face is double-tapped

(A33), except pictures that were taken using Continuous, BSS, Multi-shot 16 (A39), or the

subject tracking function (A39).

Shooting Features

Skin Softening

If you are using one of the shooting modes listed below when the shutter is

released, the camera detects one or more human faces (up to three), and

processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image.

•Scene auto selector (A43), Portrait (A43) or Night portrait (A44) scene

mode

•Smart portrait mode

•Editing functions such as Skin softening can be applied to saved images by

using Glamour retouch (A75).

BNotes About Skin Softening

•More time than usual may be required to save an image when shooting with skin softening

function.

•In some shooting conditions, facial skin tones may not be softened or parts other than face may

be modified though the camera detects a face. If the desired results are not produced, set Skin

softening to Off and shoot again.

•The skin softening level cannot be adjusted when Portrait or Night portrait is selected in the

scene mode (including x Scene auto selector scene mode).

Playback Features

This chapter describes how to select certain types of images for playback as well as

some of the features available when playing back images.

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Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback

You can change the playback mode according to the type of images you want to

view.

Available Playback Modes

cPlay A32

All images are played back. When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode,

this mode is selected.

hFavorite pictures E5

Only images added to albums are played back. Images should be added to albums

before selecting this mode (A75).

FAuto sort E9

Images are automatically sorted into categories, such as portraits, landscapes, and

movies. You can play back images in a specific category only.

CList by date E11

Only images captured on the same date are played back.

Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback

Playback Features

Switching Between Playback Modes

1Press the c button in playback mode.

•The screen used to select a playback mode (the

playback mode selection menu) is displayed.

2Tap the desired playback mode icon.

•If you select c (playback), the playback screen is

displayed.

•When an option other than c (playback) is selected,

the album, category or shooting date selection screen

is displayed.

•To return to the current playback mode, press the c

button.

3Tap an album, category or shooting date.

•For h Favorite Pictures Mode, see E5

•For F Auto Sort Mode, see E9

•For C List by Date Mode, see E11

•Repeat the procedure from step 1 to select an album,

category or shooting date again.

Playback mode

Play

Auto sort

Other scenes

Auto sort mode

Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback

Playback Features

Setting the Picture Rating

If images have been assigned a rating of one to five, they can be played back in

groups defined by rating.

•To set a rating, tap the rating tab in full-frame

playback or thumbnail playback (A33) mode and

drag and drop the desired rating icon onto an image.

•Drag and drop another icon to change the rating.

•Drag and drop L to cancel the rating.

•An image’s rating can be confirmed by the number

of shown in full-frame playback mode.

•While setting the ratings, drag the current image to

display the previous or next image. It is possible to

zoom or switch to thumbnail display by using the

zoom control (f (h)/g (i)).

Playing Back images by Rating

Tap the rating tab in full-frame playback or thumbnail playback mode and tap a

rating icon to display the images with that rating.

•The icon of the tapped rating turns yellow, and only

the images assigned with the selected rating are

displayed. Multiple ratings can be selected.

•To stop displaying images of a selected rating, tap the

icon of the rating to deselect it.

•To stop playback by rating, deselect all ratings.

BNotes About the Rating

•Each rating can be applied to a maximum of 999 images.

•The ratings applied on the COOLPIX S4300 are not recognized by your computer.

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Playback Features

Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)

If you tap the d tab when viewing images in full-

frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode,

the following menu options are displayed.

•Tap an icon to display the menu for that option

(A12).

1This function can also be performed in thumbnail playback mode. If the camera is switched

to thumbnail playback mode while images are played back in favorite pictures, auto sort, or

list by date mode, this function can be performed only on the images sorted to the

selected folder, category or date.

2The selected image is edited, and the copy is saved with a different file name. Pictures

taken, or movies at an image mode setting of g 4608×2592 (A64) cannot be edited.

Once an image has been edited, some editing functions may become unavailable (E12,

E13).

3This function cannot be selected when using favorite pictures mode, auto sort mode, or list

by date mode.

Item Description A

h Favorite pictures Add images to an album. In favorite pictures mode,

remove images from an album. E5

c Delete1Delete images or movies. 34

b Slide show1Play back images, stored in the internal memory or on a

memory card, one by one in an automated slide show. E49

d Protect1Protect selected images from accidental deletion. E51

a Print order1

When using a printer to print images saved on the

memory card, you can use the Print order function to

select which images are printed, and how many copies

of each image are printed.

E53

U Paint2 Draw on images or add decorations to images. Painted

copies are stored as separate files. E14

M Retouch2

Edit images. Available editing functions are k Quick

retouch, I D-Lighting, P Stretch, O Perspective

control, i Filter effects, j Glamour retouch, and

g Small picture.

E12

f Rotate image is available to set the orientation of

images when they are played back on the camera. E57

E Voice memo

Record voice memos using the camera’s built-in

microphone and attach them to images. Voice memo

can also be played back and deleted.

E58

h Copy1, 3 Allows you to copy images between the internal

memory and a memory card. E60

Playback Features

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the

camera to a TV, computer, or printer.

•Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining

battery level is sufficient and the camera is turned off. For information about the

connection methods and subsequent operations, refer to the documentation

included with the device in addition to this document.

Viewing images on a TV E27

Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV.

Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs of the included

Audio Video Cable EG-CP14 to the TV’s input jacks.

Viewing and organizing images on a computer A77

If you transfer images to a computer, you can perform simple

retouching and manage image data in addition to playing back images

and movies.

Connection method: Connect the camera to the computer’s USB port

with the included USB Cable UC-E6.

•Before connecting to a computer, install ViewNX 2 on the computer

using the included ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM. For information about

using the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM and transferring images to a

computer, see page 79.

•If any USB devices that draw the power from the computer are

connected, disconnect them from the computer before you connect

the camera to it. Connecting the camera and other USB-powered

devices to the same computer simultaneously may cause a camera

malfunction or excessive power supply from the computer, which

could damage the camera or memory card.

Printing images without using a computer E29

If you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can

print images without using a computer.

Connection method: Connect the camera directly to the printer’s USB

port with the included USB Cable UC-E6.

How to open the connector cover

Insert the plug straight.

USB/audio/video output connector

Playback Features

Using ViewNX 2

ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view,

edit and share images.

Install ViewNX 2 using the included ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM.

Installing ViewNX 2

•An Internet connection is required.

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows

•Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate

(Service Pack 1)

•Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate

(Service Pack 2)

•Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3)

Macintosh

•Mac OS X (version 10.5.8, 10.6.8, 10.7.2)

Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system

compatibility.

1Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM into the

CD-ROM drive.

•Mac OS: When the ViewNX 2 window is displayed, double-click the Welcome icon.

Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2™

Using ViewNX 2

Playback Features

2Select a language in the language selection dialog to open the

installation window.

•If the desired language is not available, click Region Selection to choose a different

region and then choose the desired language (the Region Selection button is not

available in the European release).

•Click Next to display the installation window.

3Start the installer.

•We recommend clicking Installation Guide in the installation window to check the

installation help information and system requirements before installing ViewNX 2.

•Click Typical Installation (Recommended) in the installation window.

4Download the software.

•When the Software Download screen is displayed, click I agree - Begin download.

•Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.

5Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displayed.

•Windows: Click Yes.

•Mac OS: Click OK.

The following software is installed:

•ViewNX 2 (consisting of the three modules below)

- Nikon Transfer 2: For transferring images to the computer

- ViewNX 2: For viewing, editing, and printing transferred images

- Nikon Movie Editor: For basic editing of transferred movies

•Panorama Maker 6 (for creating a single panorama photo using a series of images shot

in panorama assist scene mode)

•QuickTime (Windows only)

6Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.

Using ViewNX 2

Playback Features

Transferring Images to the Computer

1Choose how images will be copied to the computer.

Choose one of the following methods:

•Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is

inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB

cable UC-E6. The camera automatically turns on.

To transfer images that are saved in the camera’s internal memory, remove the

memory card from the camera before connecting it to the computer.

•SD card slot: If your computer is equipped with an SD card slot, the card can be

inserted directly in the slot.

•SD card reader: Connect a card reader (available separately from third-party

suppliers) to the computer and insert the memory card.

If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2.

•When using Windows 7

If the dialog shown at right is

displayed, follow the steps

below to select

Nikon Transfer 2.

1Under Import pictures and

videos, click Change

program. A program

selection dialog will be

displayed; select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK.

2Double-click Import File.

If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for

Nikon Transfer 2 to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts.

BConnecting the USB Cable

The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub.

Using ViewNX 2

Playback Features

2Transfer images to the computer.

•Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed as the

“Source” on the “Options” title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 (1).

•Click Start Transfer (2).

•At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the

computer.

3Terminate the connection.

•If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the

USB cable. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in

the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the

memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot.

Viewing Images

Start ViewNX 2.

•Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when

transfer is complete.

•Consult online help for more information on

using ViewNX 2.

CStarting ViewNX 2 Manually

•Windows: Double-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desktop.

•Mac OS: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock.

Recording and Playing Back Movies

Recording and Playing Back

Movies

You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button.

In playback mode, tap R to play a movie.

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Recording and Playing Back Movies

Recording Movies

You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. The

settings made for still images, such as hue and white balance, are applied when

recording movies.

•The maximum file size for a single movie is 2 GB or the maximum movie length

for a single movie is 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the

memory card for longer recording (A84).

•When no memory card is inserted (when recording in the internal memory),

Movie options (A85) is set to y VGA (640×480) by default. N HD 720p

(1280×720) cannot be selected.

1Turn on the camera and be sure that it is in

shooting mode.

•Movies can be recorded in any shooting mode (A26)

except Draw scene mode.

* Maximum movie length shown in the illustrations may

differ from the actual display.

2Press the b (e movie-record) button to start

movie recording.

•Recording begins after the monitor turns off briefly.

•The camera focuses at the center of the frame. Focus

areas are not displayed during recording.

•When N HD 720p (1280×720) (default setting) is

selected for Movie options (A85), monitor display

changes to an aspect ratio of 16:9 with movie recording

(the area indicated at right is recorded).

•If Photo info in the Monitor settings (A88) in the

setup menu is set to Movie frm+auto info, the area

that will be visible in the movie can be confirmed

before movie recording starts.

•The approximate remaining movie length is displayed. C is displayed while saving to

the internal memory.

•Recording stops automatically when the maximum movie recording time has

elapsed.

3Press the b (e movie-record) button again to end recording.

Maximum Movie Length*

Recording Movies

Recording and Playing Back Movies

BNote on Recording Images and Saving Movies

The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum

movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved. Do not open

the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an

indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the

memory card.

BRecording Movies

•Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording

movies (A21). Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed

Class ratings are used.

•When recording movies with N HD 720p (1280×720) selected for Movie options, the angle

of view (the area captured in the recorded movie) is smaller than when taking still pictures.

•You cannot change the optical zoom ratio once movie recording has started.

•While recording movies, you can operate the digital zoom by using the zoom control. The digital

zoom can magnify the image up to 4× the maximum optical zoom ratio.

•Digital zoom degrades image quality. When recording ends, digital zoom is disabled.

•In some cases, movie recordings may capture the sounds of the camera itself, such as those made

by the zoom control, autofocus, vibration reduction, or aperture control when the brightness

changes.

•Smear (F3) visible in the monitor with movie recording will be recorded with movies. Avoiding

bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights when recording movies is

recommended.

•When recording or playing back movies, colored stripes (interference patterns or moiré) may

appear on subjects that have a regular, repeating grid, such as pattern of weave in cloths or

windows in a building, depending on the shooting distance or zoom ratio. This phenomenon

occurs when the subject’s pattern interferes with the camera sensor grid, and it does not indicate

a malfunction.

BNotes About Autofocus for Movie Recording

•When ASingle AF (default setting) is selected for Movie AF mode, focus is locked by

pressing the b (e movie-record) button to start recording (A85).

•Autofocus may not perform as expected (A31). Should this occur, try the following:

1. Set Movie AF mode to ASingle AF (default setting) before starting movie recording.

2. Frame a different subject (positioned at the same distance from the camera as the intended

subject) in the center of the frame, press the b (e movie-record) button to start recording, and

then modify the composition.

Recording Movies

Recording and Playing Back Movies

BNotes About Camera Temperature

•The camera temperature may increase significantly when used for

an extended period of time for movie recording, etc. or when

used in places with high ambient temperature.

•If the camera becomes extremely hot while recording a movie,

the camera automatically terminates recording after 30 seconds.

The camera monitor displays the number of seconds (B30s)

remaining until automatic termination is activated. Five seconds

after movie recording is terminated, the camera turns off. Wait

until the internal temperature decreases before using it again.

CMovie Options and Maximum Recording Time

All figures are approximate. The maximum recording time may vary by make of memory card.

1N HD 720p (1280×720) cannot be selected when recording in the internal memory.

2The maximum file size for a single movie is 2 GB or the maximum recording time for a

single movie is 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for

longer recording. The maximum recording time that can be recorded for a single movie is

displayed during recording.

CFunctions Available with Movie Recording

•The current exposure compensation setting, the white balance setting specified for A (auto)

mode, the scene effect adjustment slider specified for scene mode setting, and the tone resulting

from the special effects mode are also applied with movie recording. When macro mode is

enabled, movies of subjects close to the camera can be recorded. Confirm the settings before

starting movie recording.

•The self-timer (A57) can be used. When the b (e movie-record) button is pressed after the

self-timer is enabled, the camera focuses at the center of the frame and starts movie recording

after the specified two or ten seconds.

•The flash will not fire.

•To set the movie menu settings, tap the d tab before starting movie recording (A85).

Movie Options Internal memory

(approx.74 MB)

Memory card2

(4 GB)

N HD 720p (1280×720) –115 min

y VGA (640×480) 44 s 45 min

z QVGA (320×240) 2min 40 s 2 h 45 min

Recording Movies

Recording and Playing Back Movies

Changing Movie Recording Settings (The Movie Menu)

The following menu options can be adjusted.

On the shooting screen M Tap the d tab (A11)

Option Description A

D Movie options

The following movie types are available:

N HD 720p (1280×720) (default setting), y VGA

(640×480), zQVGA (320×240).

Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 can be recorded by

selecting N HD 720p (1280×720).

•When recording in the internal memory, the default

setting is y VGA (640×480).

E62

n Movie AF mode

Select between A Single AF (default setting), which

locks focus when movie recording starts, and B Full-

time AF which focuses continuously during movie

recording.

When B Full-time AF is selected, the sound of the

camera focusing may be heard in the recorded movie. If

you want to prevent the sound of the camera focusing

from being recorded, select A Single AF.

E62

Y Wind noise

reduction

Set On or Off (default setting) to select whether wind

noise is reduced when recording movies. E63

720

Recording and Playing Back Movies

Movie Playback

Select the desired movie in playback mode (A32)

and tap R.

•Movies can be recognized by R icon displayed on it.

•The movie is played back.

•To adjust the volume before playback, tap the d

tab to display the menu options and tap i.

Operations during Movie Playback

Tap the monitor during playback to display the

playback control panel at the bottom in the monitor.

Tap a playback control to perform the corresponding

operation. The operations described below are available

by tapping the icons in the panel.

BNote About Movie Playback

Movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S4300 cannot be played back.

CAdjusting the Volume

Rotate the zoom control to g or f (A2) during playback.

CDeleting Movie Files

See “Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images” (A34) for more information.

To Use Description

Adjust

volume XTap X to adjust volume.

Rewind OTap and hold O to rewind movie.

Advance PTap and hold P to advance movie.

Pause Q

Pause playback.

The following operations can be performed while playback is

paused.

URewind movie back one frame. Tap and hold U for

continuous frame-by-frame rewind.

VAdvance movie forward one frame. Tap and hold V for

continuous frame-by-frame advance.

RTap R displayed at the center of the screen to resume

playback.

End SEnd movie playback and return to full-frame playback mode.

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During playback

General Camera Setup

This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the z setup

menu.

•See “Using Menus (d Tab)” (A11) for information about using the camera’s

menus.

•For further details about each setting, refer to “The Setup Menu” (E64) in the

Reference Section.

Set up

Welcome

screen

Monitor

settings

Vibration

reduction

Time zone

and date

Print date

Motion

detection

General Camera Setup

The Setup Menu

The following menu options can be changed.

Tap the d tab M Tap the z (setup) tab (A11)

Option Description A

c Welcome

screen

Allows you to select the image displayed as the welcome

screen when the camera is turned on. Select COOLPIX to

display the COOLPIX logo. Select Select an image to use a

picture taken with the camera as the welcome screen.

E64

d Time zone and

date

Allows you to set settings related to the camera’s date and

time. The Time zone setting allows you to specify the time

zone where the camera is mainly used and whether or not

daylight saving time is in effect. When the travel

destination (x) is selected, the camera automatically

calculates the time difference between the travel

destination and the home time zone (w), and saves

images using the date and time of the travel destination.

E65

e Monitor

settings

Allows you to select whether or not to display information

on the shooting screen and playback screen. If you select

Framing grid+auto info, a grid is displayed when

shooting to help you frame the shot. The default setting is

Auto info.

You can also set the image review settings and the

monitor brightness.

E68

C Print date

Allows you to imprint the shooting date and time on

images at the time of shooting. The default setting is Off.

•The date cannot be imprinted in the following

situations:

-When using Panorama assist scene mode

- When shooting movies

E70

Set up

Welcome

screen

Monitor

settings

Vibration

reduction

Time zone

and date

Print date

Motion

detection

The Setup Menu

General Camera Setup

g Vibration

reduction

Allows you to reduce blurring caused by camera shake

when shooting. The default setting is On.

•When using a tripod to stabilize the camera during

shooting, set this feature to Off.

E71

U Motion

detection

Enable or disable motion detection, which reduces the

effects of subject movement and camera shake in still

images.

The default setting is Auto.

E72

h AF assist

When set to Auto, the AF-assist illuminator (A2) lights up

when shooting in dark surroundings to help the camera

focus. The default setting is Auto.

•The illuminator has a range of about 1.9 m (6 ft 2 in.) at

the maximum wide-angle position and about 1.1 m (3 ft

7 in.) at the maximum telephoto position.

•Even if Auto is selected, the AF-assist illuminator may

not light depending on the position of the focus area or

the scene mode that is selected.

E73

u Digital zoom

When set to On, rotating the zoom control to g (i) at the

maximum optical zoom position triggers digital zoom

feature (A29).

The default setting is On.

E73

i Sound settings

Allows you to turn various camera sounds on and off.

The Button sound and Shutter sound settings are On by

default.

•When using certain shooting modes or settings, the

operation sound is disabled.

E74

k Auto off

Allows you to set the amount of time that passes before

the monitor turns off to save power.

The default setting is 1 min.

E75

l/m Format

memory/Format

card

Allows you to format the internal memory (only when a

memory card is not inserted) or the memory card (when a

memory card is inserted).

•All data stored in the internal memory or on the

memory card is deleted during formatting and

cannot be restored. Be sure to transfer important

images to a computer and save them before formatting.

E76

Option Description A

The Setup Menu

General Camera Setup

n Language Choose the language used for camera monitor display. E77

o Video mode Adjust video mode settings for connection to a television.

Select from NTSC and PAL.E77

V Charge by

computer

When set to Auto (default setting), you can charge the

camera’s battery by connecting the camera to a computer

(provided that the computer is able to supply power).

•When charging by computer, it takes more time to

charge the battery than when using the Charging AC

Adapter EH-69P. Additionally, when charging by

computer and transferring pictures to the computer

simultaneously, it takes more time to charge the battery.

E78

d Blink warning

Immediately after taking a picture using face detection

(A68) (except when using smart portrait mode), if the

camera detects a subject with closed eyes, the camera

displays the message Did someone blink?, allowing you

to check the image. The default setting is Off.

E80

b Eye-Fi upload

Set whether or not to enable the function for sending

images to a computer using a commercially available Eye-

Fi card. The default setting is Disable.

E82

p Reset all

Allows you to reset the camera’s settings to their default

values.

Certain settings such as Time zone and date and

Language are not reset.

E83

r Firmware

version View the current camera firmware version. E85

Option Description A

Reference Section

The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints for using the

camera.

Shooting

Using the Draw Option............................................................................................ E2

Using Panorama Assist ............................................................................................. E3

Playback

Favorite Pictures Mode............................................................................................. E5

Auto Sort Mode........................................................................................................... E9

List by Date Mode ....................................................................................................E11

Editing Images (Still Images)................................................................................E12

Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV)..................................... E27

Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print).......................................E29

The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode).......................................................E35

The Smart Portrait Menu .......................................................................................E47

The Playback Menu..................................................................................................E49

The Movie Menu.......................................................................................................E62

The Setup Menu........................................................................................................E64

Additional Information

File and Folder Names ............................................................................................E86

Optional Accessories...............................................................................................E87

Error Messages ..........................................................................................................E88

Reference Section

Using the Draw Option

Write a memo or draw an image on the touch panel display and save it as an

image. The image is saved at an image mode setting of O 640×480.

1Set the shooting mode to A Draw.

•See “Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)” (A41) for information about setting

the shooting mode to Draw.

2Write a memo or draw images.

•Tap I (pen) to write text or draw images (E15).

•Tap J (eraser) to erase text or images (E15).

•Tap n or rotate the zoom control to g (i) to display

the image in full-frame playback mode and tap n or

rotate the zoom control to g (i) again to enlarge the

image display by 3×. Tap A, D, B or C to change

the portion of the image visible in the monitor. Tap o or rotate the zoom control to

f (h) to return to the original display size.

3Tap I.

•Tap J, before tapping I, to undo the last operation

applied using the pen or erase tool (up to the last five

operations can be undone).

•If you tap H, a confirmation dialog is displayed. Tap

Yes to quit without saving the drawing.

4Tap Yes.

•The memo is saved.

Pen

Save OK?

Yes No

Reference Section

Using Panorama Assist

Use a tripod for the best results. Set Vibration reduction (A89) to Off in the

setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

1Set the shooting mode to U Panorama assist.

•See “Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)” (A41) for information about setting

the shooting mode to Panorama assist.

•Panorama direction icons are displayed to show the direction in which images will be

joined.

2Tap a direction icon.

•Select the direction in which images will be joined in

the completed panorama: right (D), left (C), up (A)

or down (B).

•A different direction can be selected by tapping a

different panorama direction icon.

•Change shooting settings (A41) before the first image

is taken in the next step.

3Frame the first portion of the

panorama scene and take the first

picture.

•The camera focuses on the subject at the

center of the frame.

•One third of the image will be displayed as

translucent.

4Take the next picture.

•Frame the next image so that one-third of

the frame overlaps the previous image and

press the shutter-release button.

•Repeat this process until the necessary

number of images have been taken to

complete the scene.

Reference Section

Using Panorama Assist

5Tap H when shooting is complete.

•The camera returns to step 2.

BNotes About Panorama Assist

•Apply or adjust shooting settings (A41) before releasing the shutter for the first image. Shooting

settings cannot be changed after the first image is taken. Images cannot be deleted, nor can zoom

operate after the first picture has been taken.

•Shooting for the panorama series is terminated if the auto off function (E75) initiates standby

mode during shooting. Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled

to a longer setting is recommended.

CR Indicator

In Panorama assist scene mode, exposure, white balance, and focus

for all images in a panorama are fixed at the values for the first image

in each series.

When the first picture is taken, R is displayed to indicate that

exposure, white balance, and focus are locked.

CPanorama Creation with Panorama Maker 6

•Transfer images to a computer (A79) and use Panorama Maker 6 to join them in a single

panorama.

•Panorama Maker 6 can be installed on a computer using the included ViewNX 2 Installer CD

(A77).

•After installation is complete, follow the procedure described below to start Panorama Maker 6.

Windows: Choose Start menu>All Programs>ArcSoft Panorama Maker 6>Panorama

Maker 6.

Mac OS X: Open Applications and double-click the Panorama Maker 6 icon.

•For more information on using Panorama Maker 6, refer to the on-screen instructions and help

information contained in Panorama Maker 6.

CMore Information

See “File and Folder Names” (E86) for more information.

Reference Section

Favorite Pictures Mode

You can sort your favorite pictures into nine albums (this option is not available for

movies). Once they are added, you can choose to play back only favorite pictures

by selecting favorite pictures mode.

•Categorizing albums by theme or type of subject makes it easier to find a

particular image.

•A single image can be added to multiple albums.

•Up to 200 images can be added to each album.

Adding Images to Albums

1Display the desired image in full-frame

playback mode and tap the d tab.

•In favorite pictures mode, images cannot be added to

albums.

2Tap h.

3Tap the desired album.

•The image is added to the selected album, and the

monitor display returns to the favorite pictures screen.

•You can repeatedly add the same image to other

albums by tapping them.

•Drag the current image to change the image to add.

•Tap J to finish adding images.

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Favorite pictures

Reference Section

Favorite Pictures Mode

Viewing Images in an Album

Select the album you want to display and tap an album

icon to play back images in the selected album.

•If you tap K on the album selection screen, you can

change the album icons (their colors and designs)

(E8).

•If you tap the d tab in full-frame or thumbnail

playback mode, you can select the playback options

(A75).

BNote About Deleting Images in Favorite Pictures Mode

When images are added to albums, they are not physically copied to albums or moved from the

folder to which they were originally recorded. Only the file names of images are added to albums. In

favorite pictures mode, the images corresponding to the file names in the specified album are

played back.

Deleting an image in favorite pictures mode deletes not only the image from the album, but also

deletes the image file from the internal memory or memory card permanently.

c button (playback mode) M c button M h Favorite pictures

Favorite pictures

Favorite Pictures Mode

Reference Section

Removing Images from Albums

To remove an image from an album without permanently deleting it, follow the

procedures described below.

•Select the desired image in full-frame display in

favorite pictures mode, tap the d tab to display

the menu options, and then tap h. The

confirmation dialog is displayed.

•Tap Yes to remove the image from the album.

Remove selected picture or

pictures from favorites?

Yes No

Reference Section

Favorite Pictures Mode

Changing Icons Assigned to Albums

The color and design of icon assigned to an album can be changed to reflect the

theme of images included in the album.

1Tap K in the album selection screen (E6).

•The album icon and icon color selection screen is

displayed.

2Tap the desired icon, tap or drag the slider to

select the icon’s color, and tap I.

•The album selection screen is displayed.

3Tap the desired album.

•The icon is changed.

•To select a different icon and color again, tap J before

tapping the album.

BNotes About Icons for Albums

Choose icons for albums separately for the internal memory and for every memory card used.

•To change the icon for an album containing images stored in the internal memory, remove the

memory card from the camera.

•The default setting for icons are numbers.

Favorite pictures

Choose icon

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Auto Sort Mode

Images are automatically sorted into categories, such as portraits, landscapes, and

movies.

Select the category you want to display and tap a

category icon to play back images in the selected

category.

•If you tap the d tab in full-frame or thumbnail

playback mode, you can select the playback options

(A75).

Auto Sort Mode Categories

* Pictures taken in scene auto selector scene mode (A43) are also sorted into the

appropriate categories.

c button (playback mode) M c button M F Auto sort

Category Description

Z Smile Pictures taken in smart portrait mode (A51) with the smile timer

setting set to On.

D Portraits

Pictures taken in A (auto) mode (A38) with the face detection

function (A68). Pictures taken in Portrait*, Night portrait*,

Party/indoor, and Backlighting* scene modes (A41).

Pictures taken in smart portrait mode (A51) with the smile timer

setting set to Off.

u Food Pictures taken in Food scene mode (A41).

U Landscape Pictures taken in Landscape* scene mode (A41).

V Dusk to dawn Pictures taken in Night landscape*, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, and

Fireworks show scene modes (A41).

D Close-ups

Pictures taken in A (auto) mode with the macro mode setting

(A59).

Pictures taken in Close-up* scene mode (A41).

O Pet portrait Pictures taken in Pet portrait scene mode (A41).

D Movie Movies (A82).

M Retouched copies Copies created using editing functions (E12).

W Other scenes All other images that cannot be defined by the categories

described above.

Auto sort

Other scenes

Reference Section

E10

Auto Sort Mode

BNotes About Auto Sort Mode

•Up to 999 images and movie files can be sorted into each category in auto sort mode. If 999

images or movies have already been sorted into a specific category, new images and movies

cannot be sorted into that category or displayed in auto sort mode. Display images and movies

that could not be sorted into a category in normal playback mode (A32) or list by date mode

(E11).

•Images or movies copied from the internal memory to a memory card, or vice versa (E60),

cannot be displayed in auto sort mode.

•Images or movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S4300 cannot be displayed in

auto sort mode.

E11

Reference Section

List by Date Mode

Select the date you want to display and tap a date to

play back pictures taken on the selected date.

•To change the displayed month, tap C or D.

•If you tap the d tab in full-frame or thumbnail

playback mode, you can select the playback options

(A75).

BNotes About List by Date Mode

•Up to 9,000 of the most recently recorded images can be displayed in list by date mode.

•Pictures taken before the date and time have been set are recognized as having been taken on

January 1, 2012.

c button (playback mode) M c button M C List by date

052012/

12 3 4 5

6891011

14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 2323

24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

E12

Reference Section

Editing Images (Still Images)

Editing Functions

Use the COOLPIX S4300 to edit images in-camera and store them as separate files

(E86). The editing functions described below are available.

See page E57 for the rotate image function for more information.

BNotes About Image Editing

•Pictures taken at an Image mode setting (A64) of g4608×2592 cannot be edited.

•The editing functions of COOLPIX S4300 cannot be used for pictures taken with another make or

model of digital cameras.

•If no face is detected in an image, a copy cannot be created using the glamour retouch function

(E23).

•Edited copies created with COOLPIX S4300 may not be displayed properly on a different model of

digital camera. It may also be impossible to transfer them to a computer using a different model of

digital camera.

•Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or

on the memory card to store the edited copies.

•Images created in draw scene mode (E2) can only be edited with the paint, small picture, or

crop function.

Editing function Description

Paint (E14) Draw on images, or add decorations to images.

Quick retouch (E17) Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation

have been enhanced.

D-Lighting (E18) Create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and

contrast, brightening dark portions of the image.

Stretch (E19) Stretch the current image horizontally to make the subject appear

thinner or wider.

Perspective control

(E20)

Adjust the perspective of pictures taken in landscape orientation.

Apply perspective control similar to that available with shift

lenses. This option is suited to images of buildings or architecture.

Filter effects (E21)

Apply a variety of effects using digital filter. The available effects

are Color options, Soft, Selective color, Cross screen,

Fisheye, Miniature effect and Painting.

Glamour retouch

(E23)

Make facial skin tone softer and make faces look smaller with

larger eyes.

Small picture (E24) Create a small copy of images suitable for use as e-mail

attachments.

Crop (E25) Crop a portion of the image. Use to zoom in on a subject or

arrange a composition.

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CRestrictions on Image Editing

When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function, check the following

restrictions.

•Copies created with editing functions other than the paint function cannot be further edited with

the same function used to create them.

•When combining the small picture or crop function and another editing function, use the small

picture or crop functions after other editing function have been applied.

•Retouch effects such as the glamour retouch function’s skin softening effect can be applied to

pictures taken with the skin softening function (E47).

COriginal and Edited Images

•Copies created with editing functions are not deleted when the original images are deleted. The

original images are not deleted when copies created with editing functions are deleted.

•Edited copies are stored with the same recording date and time as the original.

•The rating settings (A74), protect settings (E51), and print order (E53) of the original image

are not applied to edited copies.

Editing function used Editing function to use

Paint The paint, small picture, or crop function can be used.

Quick retouch

D-Lighting

Stretch

Perspective control

Filter effects

The paint, small picture, glamour retouch, or crop function can be

used.

Glamour retouch The editing functions other than glamour retouch can be used.

Small picture Another editing function cannot be used.

Crop

Another editing function cannot be used. However, the paint function

can be applied to cropped copies saved at an image size of 640 × 480

pixels or larger.

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Editing Images (Still Images)

U Paint

1Use the I, J, K, and L tools to paint

images.

•For more information about using each tool, see “Write

and Draw on images” (E15).

•Tap n or rotate the zoom control to g (i) to display

the image in full-frame playback mode and tap n or

rotate the zoom control to g (i) again to enlarge the

image display by 3×. Tap A, D, B or C to change

the portion of the image visible in the monitor. Tap o

or rotate the zoom control to f (h) to return to the

original display size.

•Tap J to undo the last operation applied using the

pen, eraser, or decoration tool (up to the last five

operations can be undone).

2Tap I.

•If you tap H when a drawing has not been saved, a

confirmation dialog is displayed. Tap Yes to quit

without saving the drawing.

3Tap Yes.

•A new, painted copy is created.

•Pictures taken at an Image mode setting (A64) of

r2272×1704 or larger are saved at a size of 2048 ×

1536, pictures taken at q 1600×1200 or O 640×480

are saved at a size of 640 × 480.

•Painted copies can be recognized by the d icon

displayed during playback.

c button (playback mode) M select an image M Tap the d tab M U Paint

Pen

Eraser

Decoration

Frame

Save OK?

Yes No

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Editing Images (Still Images)

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Using the Paint Tools

Write and Draw on images

Tap I to write or draw on images.

You can change the color and thickness of the pen

using the palette. To hide the palette, tap I or the

image.

•Tap or drag the pen color slider to select pen color.

•Tap the pen thickness slider to select pen thickness.

Erase Paint Tool Additions

Tap J to erase additions to images using the paint or

decoration tool.

You can change the size of the eraser using the palette.

To hide the palette, tap J or the image.

•Tap the eraser size slider to select the size of the

eraser.

Pen

thickness

Pen color

Eraser

Eraser size

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Editing Images (Still Images)

Add Decorations

Tap K to add a decoration.

You can change the decoration type or size using the

palette. To hide the palette, tap K or the image.

•Decoration type can be selected from 14 types.

•Tap the decoration size slider to select the

decoration size.

•When f is selected for the decoration type, f (day,

month, year) and S (day, month, year, time) options

are available.

Add a Frame

Tap L to add a frame around the image.

•Tap C or D to display seven different frames one

at a time. Tap I to select a frame.

BNotes About Shooting Date Decoration

•When the shooting date decoration is added to pictures taken at an Image mode setting (A64)

of O640×480, the shooting date may be difficult to read. Set Image mode to q1600×1200 or

larger when shooting.

•The date added with the shooting date decoration uses the Date format setting selected in the

setup menu’s Time zone and date item (E65).

•The date and time added with the shooting date decoration are the date and time at which the

picture was taken. These cannot be changed.

CMore Information

See “File and Folder Names” (E86) for more information.

Decoration

Decoration type

Decoration size

Frame

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Editing Images (Still Images)

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k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation

1Choose the degree of enhancement and tap

2Tap Yes.

•A new, retouched copy is created.

•Copies created with the quick retouch option can be

recognized by the a icon displayed in playback

mode.

CMore Information

See “File and Folder Names” (E86) for more information.

c button (playback mode) M Tap the d tab M Tap M Retouch M k Quick retouch

Quick retouch

Save OK?

Yes No

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E18

Editing Images (Still Images)

I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast

1Tap I.

•The original version is shown on the left and the edited

version is displayed on the right.

2Tap Yes.

•A new, edited copy is created.

•Copies created with the D-Lighting function can be

recognized by the c icon displayed in playback mode.

CMore Information

See “File and Folder Names” (E86) for more information.

c button (playback mode) M Tap the d tab M Tap M Retouch M I D-Lighting

D-Lighting

Save OK?

Yes No

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Editing Images (Still Images)

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P Stretch: Stretching Images

1Tap q or r, or tap or drag the slider at the

bottom of the screen to adjust stretch effect.

2Tap I.

3Tap Yes.

•A new, stretched copy is created.

•Stretched copies can be recognized by the r icon

displayed in playback mode.

CMore Information

See “File and Folder Names” (E86) for more information.

c button (playback mode) M Tap the d tab M Tap M Retouch M P Stretch

Stretch

Save OK?

Yes No

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E20

Editing Images (Still Images)

O Perspective Control: Adjusting a Sense of Perspective

1Tap y or z, or tap or drag the slider at the

bottom of the screen to adjust perspective

control.

2Tap I.

3Tap Yes.

•A new, edited copy is created.

•Copies created using the perspective control function

can be recognized by the q icon displayed in playback

mode.

CMore Information

See “File and Folder Names” (E86) for more information.

c button (playback mode) M Tap the d tab M Tap M Retouch M

O Perspective control

Perspective control

Save OK?

Yes No

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Editing Images (Still Images)

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i Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects

1Tap the icon of the desired effect.

•While the menu options are displayed, you can switch

the image by dragging the image.

c button (playback mode) M Tap the d tab M Tap M Retouch M i Filter effects

Type Description

F Color options

Modify color tones using color effects. The available effects are

o(vivid color), p(black-and-white), q(sepia), and

r(cyanotype).

d Soft Give the image a soft look by blurring the area surrounding the

point that is tapped.

I Selective color Keep one specified color in the image, and change the other colors

to black and white.

J Cross screen

Produce star-like rays of light that radiate outward from bright

objects such as sunlight reflections and city lights. This effect is

suitable for night scenes.

K Fisheye Make an image look as if it were taken with a fisheye lens. This

effect is well-suited for pictures taken in macro mode.

L Miniature effect

Make an image look like a miniature scene taken in macro mode.

This effect is well-suited for pictures taken from a high vantage

point with the main subject at the center of the image.

h Painting Give images a hand-painted appearance.

Filter effects

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E22

Editing Images (Still Images)

2Adjust the effect.

•Color options: Select the color and tap I.

•Soft: Tap the area where you want to apply the effect,

select the level of the effect, and tap I.

•Selective color: Tap the color slider to select the color

to keep and tap I.

•Cross screen, Fisheye, Miniature effect, Painting:

Check the results of the effect and tap I.

•Tap J to return to the filter effects menu screen shown in step 1 without making any

changes.

3Tap Yes in the confirmation dialog.

•A new, edited copy is created.

•Copies created using the filter effects function can be

recognized by the i icon displayed in playback mode.

CMore Information

See “File and Folder Names” (E86) for more information.

Color options

Example: Color options

Save OK?

Yes No

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Editing Images (Still Images)

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j Glamour Retouch: Softening Skin and Making Faces

Looking Smaller with Larger Eyes

1Tap All or Skin softening.

•All: Soften facial skin tones, make faces look smaller,

and make eyes look larger.

•Skin softening: Soften facial skin tones.

•The preview screen is displayed.

2Preview the result of the effect.

•Skin tones in up to 12 faces, in the order of that closest

to the center of the frame, are softened.

•Tap Before or After to view the image with or without

the effects.

•If more than one face were retouched, tap M or N to

display a different face.

•To change the effect, tap J to return to step 1.

•Tap I to display the confirmation dialog for saving the new copy.

3Tap Yes.

•A new, edited copy is created.

•Copies created using the glamour retouch function can

be recognized by the j icon displayed in playback

mode.

BNotes About Glamour Retouch

•The glamour retouch function may not perform as expected depending on the direction in which

the faces are looking or the brightness of the faces in the image.

•If no faces are detected in the image, the glamour retouch function cannot be used.

CMore Information

See “File and Folder Names” (E86) for more information.

c button (playback mode) M Tap the d tab M Tap M Retouch M

j Glamour retouch

Glamour retouch

Skin softening

All

Preview

Before After

Save OK?

Yes No

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E24

Editing Images (Still Images)

g Small Picture: Reducing Image Size

1Tap the desired small copy size control and tap

•The l 640×480, m 320×240, and n160×120 sizes

are available.

2Tap Yes.

•A new, smaller copy is created (compression ratio of

approximately 1:16).

•The copy is displayed with a black frame.

CMore Information

See “File and Folder Names” (E86) for more information.

c button (playback mode) M Tap the d tab M Tap M Retouch M g Small picture

320 × 240

Small picture

Create small picture file?

Yes No

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Editing Images (Still Images)

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o Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy

Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when G is

displayed with playback zoom (A33) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as

separate files.

1Enlarge the picture for cropping (A33).

2Refine copy composition.

•Rotate the zoom control to g (i) or f (h) to adjust

the zoom ratio.

•Drag the image or tap A, B, C and D so that only

the portion you want to keep is visible in the monitor.

3Tap G.

4Tap Yes.

•A new, cropped copy is created.

3.0

Save this image as

displayed?

Yes No

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Editing Images (Still Images)

CImage Size

As the area to be saved is reduced, the image size (pixels) of the cropped copy is also reduced.

When the size of the cropped copy is 320 × 240 or 160 × 120, a black frame is displayed around the

image, and the small picture icon C is displayed on the left of the screen.

CCropping the Picture in its Current “Tall” Orientation

Use the Rotate image option (E57) to rotate the image so that it is displayed in landscape

orientation. After cropping the image, rotate the cropped image back to “tall” orientation. The image

displayed in “tall” orientation can be cropped by zooming in on the image until the black bars

displayed on the both sides of the monitor disappear. The cropped image is displayed in landscape

orientation.

CMore Information

See “File and Folder Names” (E86) for more information.

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Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV)

Connect the camera to a television using the included audio/video cable to play

back images full-frame or in a slide show, or to play back movies, on a television.

1Turn off the camera.

2Connect the camera to the TV using the included audio/video cable.

•Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack and the white plug to the audio-in jack

on the TV.

•Be sure that plugs are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert plugs at an angle,

and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the plugs.

3Tune the television to the video channel.

•See the documentation provided with your television for details.

4Hold down the c button to turn on the

camera.

•The camera enters playback mode and images are

displayed on the television.

•While connected to the TV, the camera monitor will

remain off.

•See “Operations with TV Connection” (E28) for more information.

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E28

Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV)

Operations with TV Connection

While images are displayed full-frame on the TV, the previous or next image can be

viewed by dragging your finger across the camera monitor.

When the first frame of a movie is displayed, the movie can be played back by

tapping the camera monitor.

•Tap the camera monitor to turn TV display off and display the image in the

camera monitor. When images are displayed in the camera monitor, tap the

controls displayed to operate the camera.

•Images cannot be cropped.

•Images will be automatically displayed on the TV in the following situations.

- No operations are performed for a few seconds.

- A slide show is played back.

- A movie is played back.

BVideo Mode

Be sure that the camera’s video mode setting conforms to the standard used by your television.

Specify the Video mode option (E77) in the setup menu (A88).

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Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)

Users of PictBridge-compatible (F16) printers can connect the camera directly to

the printer and print images without using a computer. Follow the procedures

below to print images.

BNotes About Power Source

•When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from

turning off unexpectedly.

•If the AC Adapter EH-62G (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S4300 can be powered from an

electrical outlet. Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter as they may cause the camera

to overheat or malfunction.

CPrinting images

Images saved on a memory card can be printed by transferring the images to a computer or

connecting the camera directly to a printer. The following printing methods are also available:

•Inserting a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer’s card slot

•Taking a memory card to a digital photo lab

For printing using these methods, specify the images and the number of prints each to the memory

card using the Print order menu (E53).

Take pictures

Select images for printing and

number of copies using Print

order option (E53)

Connect to the printer (E30)

Print images one by one

(E31) Print multiple images (E32)

When printing is complete, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable

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E30

Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)

Connecting the Camera to a Printer

1Turn off the camera.

2Turn on the printer.

•Check printer settings.

3Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable.

•Be sure that plugs are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert plugs at an angle,

and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the plugs.

4The camera is automatically turned on.

•When properly connected, the PictBridge startup

screen (1) will be displayed in the camera monitor,

followed by the image selection screen (2).

BIf the PictBridge Startup Screen Is not Displayed

Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. Set the Charge by computer option (E78) in

the camera’s setup menu to Off, then connect the camera again.

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Printing Images One by One

After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E30), follow the procedure

described below to print an image.

1Tap B or C to choose the desired image and

tap I.

•Tap o or rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch

to nine-thumbnail display. Tap n or rotate the zoom

control to g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback.

2Tap Copies.

3Tap the desired number of copies (up to nine).

4Tap Paper size.

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E32

Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)

5Tap the desired paper size.

•Tap B or C to display additional options.

•To specify paper size using printer settings, choose

Default in the paper size menu.

6Tap Start print.

7Printing begins.

•Monitor display returns to the print selection screen

shown in step 1 when printing is complete.

Printing Multiple Images

After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E30), follow the procedure

described below to print multiple images.

1When the image selection screen is displayed,

tap F.

2Tap Paper size.

•To exit the print menu, tap J.

Paper size

Default

3.5×5 in.

5×7 in.

100×150 mm

004 prints

Start print

Copies

Paper size

PictBridge

Cancel

Printing

Current number of copies

total number of prints

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Print menu

Print selection

Print all images

DPOF printing

Paper size

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Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)

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3Tap the desired paper size.

•Tap B or C to display additional options.

•To specify paper size using printer settings, choose

Default in the paper size option.

4Tap Print selection, Print all images, or

DPOF printing.

Print selection

Choose images (up to 99) and the number of

copies (up to nine) of each.

•Tap the desired image and tap C or D at

the bottom of the monitor to specify the

number of copies to be printed.

•Images selected for printing can be

recognized by the check mark (y) and the

numeral indicating the number of copies to

be printed. If no copies have been specified

for images, the selection is canceled.

•Tap n or rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to full-frame playback.

Tap o or rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch back to 9-thumbnail

display.

•Tap n to cancel the selection of all images.

•Tap I when setting is complete.

•When the screen shown at right is displayed,

tap Start print to start printing. Tap Cancel

to return to the print menu.

Paper size

Default

3.5×5 in.

5×7 in.

100×150 mm

Print menu

Print selection

Print all images

DPOF printing

Paper size

×1

010 prints

Start print

Cancel

Print selection

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E34

Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)

5Printing begins.

•Monitor display returns to the print menu (step 2) when

printing is complete.

CPaper Size

The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the printer

connected to the camera), 3.5×5 in., 5×7 in., 100×150 mm, 4×6 in., 8×10 in., Letter, A3, and A4.

Only sizes supported by the printer will be displayed. To specify paper size using printer settings,

choose Default in the paper size option.

Print all images

One copy each of all images stored in the internal memory, or on the memory

card, is printed.

•When the screen shown at right is displayed,

tap Start print to start printing. Tap Cancel

to return to the print menu.

DPOF printing

Print images for which a print order was created

using the Print order option (E53).

•When the screen shown at right is displayed,

tap Start print to start printing. Tap J to

return to the print menu.

•To view the current print order, tap View

images. To print images, tap I.

012 prints

Start print

Cancel

Print all images

010 prints

Start print

View images

DPOF printing

×1

Cancel

Printing

Current number of copies/

total number of prints

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The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)

•See “A Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)” (A64) for information about

AImage mode.

q/s/r Touch Shooting

•The touch shooting function can be used in A (auto) mode and other shooting

modes (except with Subject tracking).

•The Touch shutter and Touch AF/AE operations differ according to the

current shooting mode (E36, E40).

On the A (auto) mode shooting screen M Tap the d tab M q/s/r Touch

shooting

Option Description A

q Touch shutter

(default setting) Pictures can be taken by simply tapping the monitor. E36

s Subject tracking

Use this option to take pictures of moving subjects.

Tap the subject on which the camera will focus.

The focus area will automatically move to track the

subject.

E38

r Touch AF/AE

Tap the monitor to set the focus area.

Press the shutter-release button to take the picture

with the focus and exposure achieved with the focus

area.

E40

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E36

The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)

q Tapping the Monitor to Release the Shutter (Touch Shutter)

Tap the desired subject to take a picture.

•Do not use force when tapping the monitor as this may

cause slight movement of the camera, resulting in blurred

images.

•When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the

subject in the center of the frame.

•The shutter-release button can also be used when the touch

shutter option is selected.

•If X is displayed when the monitor is tapped, the shutter

cannot be released. Tap an area within X or a border

displayed when the camera detects a face.

BNotes About Touch Shutter

•When taking pictures with Continuous or BSS in Continuous setting (E43) enabled, or in

Sports or Museum scene mode (A41), use the shutter-release button to take pictures. Only one

picture can be taken at a time using the touch shutter function.

•Prevent shooting with accidental tapping of the monitor in A (auto) mode and some scene

modes by changing the touch shooting setting to Touch AF/AE (E40). At this setting, the

shutter is not released when the monitor is tapped.

•When shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected, the subject may not

be in focus (A31).

•When a subject displayed in the monitor is tapped with the self-timer (A57) enabled, the camera

locks focus and releases the shutter after ten or two seconds.

•There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled (A66).

On the A (auto) mode shooting screen M Tap the d tab M Tap q/s/r Touch

shooting M q Touch shutter

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CShooting Modes That Support Touch Shutter

The touch shutter can be used in A (auto) mode and other shooting modes. Touch shutter

operation differs according to the current shooting mode as follows.

Shooting mode Touch shutter operation

A (auto) mode (A38), Sports,

Party/indoor, Beach, Snow,

Close-up, Food, Museum,

Black and white copy, and

Backlighting scene modes

(A41)

Tap the intended subject. Focus and exposure are set for the

area tapped. When the camera detects more than one face,

tap a face framed by a single border to set focus and exposure

for that face.

Scene auto selector scene

mode (A41), Special effects

(A50), and smart portrait

mode (when Smile timer is set

to Off; A51)

•When the camera detects any faces, tap a face framed by a

border. Focus and exposure are set on the tapped face.

•When no face is detected, the camera focuses at the area

tapped.

Portrait and Night portrait

scene modes (A41)

Only a border displayed by the face detection function can be

selected. When the camera detects more than one face, tap a

face framed by a single border to set focus and exposure for

that face.

Landscape, Sunset,

Dusk/dawn, Night landscape,

Fireworks show, and

Panorama assist scene modes

(A41)

Focus and exposure are set for the same focus area used

when pictures are taken by pressing the shutter-release

button. See “Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)” (A43)

for more information.

Smart portrait mode (when

Smile timer is set to On; A51)

Touch shutter cannot be enabled. When the camera detects

more than one face, tap a face framed by a single border to

move the focus area to that face.

Pet portrait scene mode

(A41)

When Pet portrait auto release is set to On: Touch shutter

cannot be enabled.

When set to Off: Only borders displayed by the pet face

detection function can be selected. When the camera detects

more than one pet’s face, tap a face framed by a single border

to move the focus area to that face.

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E38

The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)

s Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking)

In A (auto) mode (A38), the touch shooting setting can be changed from

Touch shutter (default setting) to Subject tracking.

•s (subject tracking) is enabled only in A (auto) mode.

1Register a subject.

•Tap the desired tracking subject in the monitor.

- The subject is registered.

- When the camera detects any faces, tap a face

framed by a border to register it as the subject and

begin tracking. If the camera detects more than one

face, the borders around the faces that are not

selected disappear.

- When a subject other than a face is registered, a

yellow focus area is displayed on the subject and the camera begins tracking the

subject.

- When the border framing the subject glows red, the camera is unable to focus.

Change the composition and try again.

•If the tapped area does not contain a subject that can be registered, X is displayed

in the monitor. Tap a subject within X.

•Tap another subject to change a subject to follow.

•To cancel the registration of the subject, tap a,

displayed at left in the monitor.

•If the camera cannot track the registered subject

anymore, the focus area will disappear and the

registration will be canceled. Register the subject

again.

On the A (auto) mode shooting screen M Tap the d tab M Tap q/s/r Touch

shooting M s Subject tracking

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The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)

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2Press the shutter-release button to take a

picture.

•The camera focuses on the focus area when the

shutter-release button is pressed halfway. The focus

area will glow green and focus will be locked.

•When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area will

flash. Press the shutter-release button halfway again to

focus.

•If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway while the focus area is not displayed,

the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

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

BNotes About Subject Tracking Mode

•Digital zoom is not available.

•The sound of the lens focus motor can be heard when the subject tracking function is working.

•Adjust zoom position and apply shooting settings (A38) before registering the subject. If these

settings are adjusted after the subject has been registered, subject registration will be canceled.

•It may be impossible to register the desired subject, or the camera may be unable to track the

registered subject or may begin tracking a different subject, if the subject is moving rapidly, if

there is a significant amount of camera shake, or if the camera detects a similar subject. The

camera’s ability to accurately track the registered subject is also dependent upon the size and

brightness of the subject.

•In some rare cases, subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected (A31) may be

out of focus despite the fact that the focus area glows green. In this situation, focus on another

subject which is at the same distance from the camera as the intended subject (A40).

•There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled (A66).

CTouch Shooting Setting

Subject registration with subject tracking will be canceled when the camera is turned off.

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The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)

r Tapping the Monitor to Focus (Touch AF/AE)

1Tap the subject on which the camera focuses.

•u or a double border will be displayed at the area

tapped.

•When digital zoom is applied, the focus area cannot be

selected.

•To cancel the focus area selection, tap a displayed at

left in the monitor.

•If a position on which focus cannot be acquired is

tapped, X will be displayed in the monitor. Tap

another position inside X.

2Press the shutter-release button to take a

picture.

•Press the shutter-release button halfway to acquire

focus and exposure, and press it all the way down to

release the shutter.

On the A (auto) mode shooting screen M Tap the d tab M Tap q/s/r Touch

shooting M r Touch AF/AE

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BNotes About Touch AF/AE

•When shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected, the subject may not

be in focus (A31).

CShooting Modes That Enable Touch AF/AE Function

Touch AF/AE can be used in A (auto) mode and other shooting modes. Touch AF/AE operation

differs according to the current shooting mode as follows.

*Set Pet portrait auto release to Off to enable touch shutter (default setting) or touch AF/

AE.

Shooting mode Touch AF/AE operation

A (auto) mode (A38),

Sports, Party/indoor, Beach,

Snow, Close-up, Food,

Museum, Black and white

copy, and Backlighting scene

modes (A41)

Focus and exposure are set for the area tapped.

Scene auto selector scene

mode (A41), Special effects

(A50), and smart portrait

mode (when Smile timer is set

to Off; A51)

•When the camera detects a face, only a face framed by a

border can be selected. When the camera detects more

than one face, tap a face framed by a single border to move

the focus area to that face.

•When no face is detected, the camera focuses at the area

tapped.

Portrait and Night portrait

scene modes (A41), and smart

portrait mode (when Smile

timer is set to On; A51)

Only a border displayed by the face detection function can be

selected. When the camera detects more than one face, tap a

face framed by a single border to move the focus area to that

face.

Landscape, Sunset,

Dusk/dawn, Night landscape,

Fireworks show, and

Panorama assist scene modes

(A41)

Focus area cannot be changed.

Pet portrait scene mode*

(A41)

When Pet portrait auto release is set to On: Touch AF/AE is

disabled.

When set to Off: Only borders displayed by the pet face

detection function can be selected. When the camera detects

more than one pet’s face, tap a face framed by a single border

to set the focus and exposure on that face.

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The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)

X ISO Sensitivity

The higher the sensitivity, the less light is needed to expose an image, allowing

capturing darker subjects.

Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at

faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject

movement can be reduced.

•Although higher ISO sensitivity is effective when shooting darker subjects,

shooting without the flash, shooting while using the zoom, etc., images may

contain noise.

BNotes About ISO Sensitivity

•There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled (A66).

•Motion detection (E72) does not function when the ISO sensitivity is set to any setting other

than Auto.

BISO 3200

When ISO sensitivity is set to 3200, the available Image mode

settings are limited to r 2272×1704, q 1600×1200, and

O640×480. The X indicates the ISO sensitivity setting.

On the A (auto) mode shooting screen M Tap the d tab M X ISO sensitivity

Option Description

s Auto (default setting)

Sensitivity is ISO 80 when there is sufficient lighting; when

lighting is poor, the camera compensates by raising sensitivity

to a maximum of ISO 1600.

Fixed range auto

Choose the range in which the camera automatically adjusts

ISO sensitivity from ISO 80-400 or ISO 80-800. The camera

will not increase sensitivity beyond the maximum value in the

selected range. Set the maximum value for ISO sensitivity for

effective control over the amount of “grain” that appears in

images.

80, 100, 200, 400, 800,

1600, 3200 Sensitivity is locked at the specified value.

720

ISO sensitivity

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C Continuous

Enable continuous shooting or BSS (Best Shot Selector).

BNotes About Continuous Shooting

•When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, the flash is disabled. Focus, exposure, and

white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series.

•The frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode

setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.

•There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled (A66).

BNote About BSS

BSS is effective when taking pictures of still subjects. BSS may not produce the desired results if the

subject moves or the composition changes while the shutter-release button is held down.

BNote About Multi-shot 16

Smear (F3) visible in the monitor when shooting with Multi-shot 16 enabled will be recorded

with images. Avoiding bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights when

shooting with Multi-shot 16 enabled is recommended.

On the A (auto) mode shooting screen M Tap the d tab M C Continuous

Option Description

U Single

(default setting)

One picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is

pressed.

V Continuous

While the shutter-release button is held down, up to 6 pictures are

taken at a rate of about 1.3 frames per second (at an Image mode

setting of P4608×3456).

D BSS

(Best Shot Selector)

The “Best Shot Selector” is recommended when shooting with the

flash off or the camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which

inadvertent motion can result in blurred images. When BSS is on,

the camera takes up to 10 pictures while the shutter-release

button is held down. The sharpest image in the series is

automatically selected and saved.

W Multi-shot 16

Each time the shutter-release button is

pressed, the camera takes 16 shots at a rate

of about 30 fps and arranges them in a

single image.

•Image mode is fixed at L(2560 × 1920).

•Digital zoom is not available.

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The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)

W White Balance (Adjusting Hue)

The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source.

The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with

the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct

sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this

adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is

known as “white balance.” For natural colors, choose a white balance setting that

matches the light source before shooting. Although the default setting, Auto, can

be used under most types of lighting, the white balance setting suited to a

particular light source can be specified manually to achieve more accurate results.

BNote About White Balance

At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash, turn the flash off (c) (A55).

On the A (auto) mode shooting screen M Tap the d tab M W White balance

Option Description

s Auto

(default setting)

White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions.

Best choice in most situations.

b Preset manual Useful when shooting under unusual lighting. See “Preset Manual”

(E45) for more information.

c Daylight White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.

d Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting.

e Fluorescent Use under fluorescent lighting.

f Cloudy Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.

g Flash Use with the flash.

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Preset Manual

The preset manual option is effective with mixed lighting or to compensate for

light sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been

achieved with white balance settings like Auto and Incandescent (for example,

to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had

been shot under white light). Follow the procedure below to measure the white

balance value according to the light source when shooting.

1Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be

used during shooting.

2Tap the d tab to display the menu options

(A11) and tap W.

3Tap b.

•The lens extends to the zoom position for

measurement.

4Frame the white or gray reference object in

the measuring window.

•To apply the most recently measured value for preset

manual instead of taking a new measurement, tap

Cancel. The most recently measured value is set for

white balance, and a new measurement is not

performed.

5Tap Measure to measure a new white balance

value.

•The shutter is released and the new white balance value

for preset manual is set. No image is saved.

Preset manual

Cancel

Measure

Measuring window

Preset manual

Cancel

Measure

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The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)

BNote About Preset Manual

A value for flash lighting cannot be measured with Preset manual. When shooting using the flash,

set White balance to Auto or Flash.

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The Smart Portrait Menu

•See “A Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)” (A64) for information about

A Image mode.

•See “Touch shooting” in “The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)” for

information about q/r Touch shooting (E35).

e Skin Softening

Enable skin softening.

The effects of skin softening are not visible when framing images for shooting.

Check the degree of skin softening performed in playback mode.

On the smart portrait mode screen M Tap the d tab M e Skin softening

Option Description

S High When the shutter is released, the camera detects one or

more human faces (up to three), and processes the image to

soften facial skin tones before saving the image. You can

select the amount of effect that is applied.

R Normal (default setting)

Q Low

k Off Turns skin softening off.

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The Smart Portrait Menu

y Blink Proof

The camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time an image is taken.

Of the two shots, one in which the subject’s eyes are open is saved.

a Smile Timer

The camera detects human faces and then automatically releases the shutter

whenever a smile is detected.

On the smart portrait mode screen M Tap the d tab M y Blink proof

Option Description

o On

When On is selected, the flash

is disabled.

If the camera saved an image

in which the subject’s eyes

may have been closed, the

dialog shown at right is

displayed for a few seconds.

p Off (default setting) Turns the blink warning off.

On the smart portrait mode screen M Tap the d tab M a Smile timer

Option Description

o On (default setting) Enables smile timer.

p Off Turns the smile timer off.

A blink was detected in the

picture just taken.

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The Playback Menu

•See “Favorite Pictures Mode” (E5) for information about h Favorite

pictures.

•See “Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images” (A34) for information about c Delete.

•See “Editing Images (Still Images)” (E12) for information about U Paint and

M Retouch.

b Slide Show

Playback images stored in the internal memory or on a memory card one by one in

an automated “slide show.”

1Tap Start.

•To change the effect, tap x Effects before tapping

Start, and select from Classic, Zoom, or Animated.

•To change the interval between images, tap y Frame

intvl and select the desired interval before tapping

Start.

•To repeat the slide show automatically, tap m Loop

before tapping Start.

•To exit without playing back images in a slide show, tap J.

c button (playback mode) M Tap the d tab M b Slide show

Slide show

Start

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The Playback Menu

2The slide show begins.

•Tap the monitor to display the operation panel at the

bottom of the screen.

Tap the icons in the operation panel to perform the

corresponding operation. The following operations are

available.

BNotes About Slide Show

•Only the first frame of movies included in slide show is displayed.

•Even when Loop is selected, the slide show will only be played for a maximum of 30 minutes

(E75).

To Tap Description

Rewind OTap and hold O to rewind slide show.

Advance PTap and hold P to advance slide show.

Pause QPause playback.

•To resume playback, tap R displayed at the center of

the screen.

End SEnd slide show.

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d Protect

Protect selected images from accidental deletion. Protected images are

recognized by the s icon (A8) in playback mode.

Protecting One Image

Tap o On.

•The selected image is protected.

•To exit without protecting images, tap J.

BNote About Protecting Images

Note that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card will permanently delete

protected files (E76).

c button (playback mode) M Tap the d tab M d Protect

Protect

On Off

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The Playback Menu

Protecting Multiple Images

Multiple images can be protected at a time.

1Switch to thumbnail playback mode (A33),

tap the d tab to display the menu options,

and tap d.

•The monitor display switches to the image selection

screen.

2Tap the desired images to be protected.

•When an image is selected, a check mark (y) is

displayed. To cancel the selection, tap the image again.

•Tap n or o, or rotate the zoom control to g (i) or

f(h) to change the number of images displayed.

3Tap I.

•The selected images are protected.

•To exit without protecting images, tap J.

Removing Protection from Images

•To remove protection from an image, display a protected image in full-frame

playback mode, follow the procedure in “Protecting One Image” (E51), and

tap Off in “Protecting One Image”.

•To remove protection from multiple images at a time, uncheck protected

images in step 2 of “Protecting Multiple Images”.

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a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)

When printing images stored on the memory card using any of the following

methods, the Print order option in the playback menu is used to create digital

“print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices.

•Inserting the memory card into a DPOF-compatible (F16) printer’s card slot.

•Taking the memory card to a digital photo lab.

•Connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible (F16) printer (E29). A

print order can also be created for images stored in the internal memory if the

memory card is removed from the camera.

Creating a Print Order for One Image

1Tap the desired number of copies (up to nine)

and tap I.

•To exit without making the print order setting, tap J.

•If the total number of images in a print order, including

images just added, exceeds 99, the screen shown at

right will be displayed.

-Tap Yes to remove images previously added from

the print order and restrict the print order to images

just marked.

-Tap Cancel to remove the images just added from

the print order and restrict the print order to images

previously marked.

c button (playback mode) M Tap the d tab M a Print order

Print order

Too many images selected.

Remove print marking from

other images?

Yes Cancel

Print order

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The Playback Menu

2Choose whether or not to print shooting date

and photo information.

•Tap Date to place w in the checkbox to imprint the

shooting date on the image.

•Tap Info to place w in the checkbox to imprint the

photo information (shutter speed and aperture value)

on the image.

•Tap I to complete the print order.

Images selected for printing are recognized by the w

icon displayed with playback.

Print order

Date

Info

4 / 4

0004. JPG

15/05/2012 15:30

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Creating a Print Order for Multiple Images

1Switch to thumbnail playback mode (A33),

tap the d tab to display the menu options,

and tap a.

•The monitor display switches to the print order setting

screen.

2Tap the desired images to print (up to 99) and

tap C or D at the bottom in the monitor to

specify the number of copies (up to nine) for

each.

•Images selected for printing can be recognized by the

check mark (y) and the numeral indicating the

number of copies to be printed. If no copies have been

specified for images, the selection is canceled.

•Tap n or o, or rotate the zoom control to g (i) or f (h) to change the number of

images displayed.

•Tap n to remove print markings from all images and cancel the print order.

•Tap I when setting is complete.

3Choose whether or not to print shooting date

and photo information.

•Tap Date to place w in the checkbox to imprint the

shooting date on all images in the print order.

•Tap Info to place w in the checkbox to imprint the

photo information (shutter speed and aperture value)

on all images in the print order.

•Tap I to complete the print order.

×9

×1

Print order

Date

Info

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The Playback Menu

Canceling Print Order

•To remove a print marking from an image, display an image selected for

printing in full-frame playback mode, follow the procedure in “Creating a Print

Order for One Image” (E53), and tap “0” in step 1.

•To remove print markings from multiple images at a time, remove the print

markings of the desired images in step 2 of “Creating a Print Order for Multiple

Images” (E55). Tap n to remove print markings from all images.

BNotes About Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information

When the Date and Info options are enabled in the print order option, shooting date and photo

information are printed on images when a DPOF-compatible printer (F16) that supports printing

of shooting date and photo information is used.

•Photo information cannot be printed when the camera is connected directly to a printer, via the

included USB cable, for DPOF printing (E34).

•Note that Date and Info settings are reset each time the Print order option is displayed.

•The date printed is that recorded when the picture was taken.

Changing the Date and time and Time zone settings using the

Time zone and date option in the setup menu after a picture

has been taken has no effect on the date printed on the image.

CPrint Date

When date and time of recording are imprinted on images using the Print date option (E70) in

the setup menu, images are recorded with shooting date and time imprinted on the picture when

they are taken. Images with the date imprinted on them can be printed from printers that do not

support printing of the date on images.

Only the date and time imprinted on images using the Print date option will be printed, even if the

date print option is enabled in the Print order menu.

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f Rotate Image

Specify the orientation in which recorded images are displayed during playback.

Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise.

Images that were recorded in portrait (“tall”) orientation can be rotated up to 180

degrees in either direction.

•Tap J or I to rotate the image 90 degrees.

•Tap I to finalize display orientation and save the orientation information with

the image.

•To exit without rotating image, tap J.

c button (playback mode) M Tap the d tab M Tap M Retouch M f Rotate image

Rotate imageRotate image Rotate image

Rotate 90 degrees

counterclockwise

Rotate 90 degrees

clockwise

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The Playback Menu

E Voice Memo

Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for images.

When you select an image with a voice memo attached, you can play back the

voice memo.

•If you select an image that has no voice memo, the voice memo recording

screen is displayed; if you select an image that has a voice memo (i.e., an image

indicated by p in full-frame playback mode), the voice memo playback screen

is displayed.

Recording Voice Memos

•Tap W to record a voice memo up to about 20

seconds in length.

•Do not touch the built-in microphone during

recording.

•To exit without recording voice memos, tap J.

•During recording, o flashes in the monitor.

•Recording ends when S is tapped during recording.

•When recording ends, the voice memo playback

screen is displayed. Follow the instructions in “Playing

Voice Memos” (E59) to play the voice memo.

CMore Information

See “File and Folder Names” (E86) for more information.

c button (playback mode) M select an image M Tap the d tab M E Voice memo

20s

15s

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Playing Voice Memos

•Tap R to play the voice memo.

•Tap S to stop playback.

•Tap X during playback to adjust playback volume.

•f flashes during playback.

•To exit without playing voice memos, tap J.

Deleting Voice Memos

Tap E while the screen described in “Playing Voice

Memos” is displayed. Tap Yes to delete only the voice

memo.

BNotes About Voice Memos

•When a image with a voice memo attached is deleted, both the image and its voice memo are

deleted.

•When an image with an attached voice memo is protected, neither the image nor the voice

memo can be deleted.

•If a voice memo already exists for the current image, it must be deleted before a new voice memo

can be recorded.

•The COOLPIX S4300 is not able to record a voice memo for pictures taken with another make or

model of digital camera.

File will be deleted. OK?

Yes No

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The Playback Menu

h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory

Card)

Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card.

1Tap the desired option from the copy screen.

•Camera to card: Copy images from internal memory

to memory card.

•Card to camera: Copy images from memory card to

internal memory.

2Tap the desired copy option.

•Selected images: Copy images selected. Proceed to

step 3.

•All images: Copy all images. When a confirmation

dialog is displayed, tap Yes. Images are copied. To

return to the playback menu without copying, tap No.

3Tap the images to be copied.

•When an image is selected, a check mark is displayed.

To cancel the selection, tap the image again. A check

mark is removed.

•Tap n or rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to

full-frame playback and tap o or rotate the zoom

control to f (h) to switch back to nine -thumbnail

display.

4Tap I.

•When a confirmation dialog is displayed, tap Yes.

Images are copied. To return to the playback menu

without copying, tap No.

c button (playback mode) M Tap the d tab M h Copy

Card to camera

Camera to card

Copy

Camera to card

Selected images

All images

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BNotes About Copying images

•JPEG-, AVI-, and WAV-format files can be copied. Files recorded in any other format cannot be

copied.

•If voice memos (E58) are attached to images selected for copying, voice memos are copied with

the images.

•Operation is not guaranteed with pictures taken with another make of camera or that have been

modified on a computer.

•When copying images selected for Print order (E53), the print marking is not copied. However,

rating (A74) and Protect (E51) settings are copied with images.

•Images or movies copied from the internal memory to a memory card, or vice versa, cannot be

displayed in auto sort mode (E9).

•When images added to albums (E5) are copied, the copies are not automatically added to the

same albums as the original images.

C“Memory contains no images.” Message

If there are no images stored on a memory card inserted in the camera when playback mode is

applied, the message Memory contains no images. will be displayed. Tap the d tab and tap h

to display copy options screen and copy the images saved in the camera’s internal memory to the

memory card.

CMore Information

See “File and Folder Names” (E86) for more information.

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The Movie Menu

D Movie Options

Select the desired movie option to record. A larger image size improves the image

quality and increases the file size.

* When recording in the internal memory, the default setting is y VGA (640×480).

•The frame rate is approximately 30 fps for all options.

CMore Information

See “File and Folder Names” (E86) for more information.

n Movie AF Mode

Choose how the camera focuses with recording movies.

On the shooting screen M Tap the d tab M D Movie options

Option Description

N HD 720p (1280×720)

(default setting*) Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded.

y VGA (640×480) Movies with an aspect ratio of 4:3 are recorded.

z QVGA (320×240) Movies with an aspect ratio of 4:3 are recorded.

On the shooting screen M Tap the d tab M n Movie AF mode

Option Description

A Single AF

(default setting)

Focus is locked when the b (e movie-record) button is pressed

to start recording.

Select this option when the distance between the camera and

the subject will remain fairly consistent.

B Full-time AF

Camera focuses continuously during movie recording.

Select this option when the distance between the camera and

the subject will change. The sound of the camera focusing may

be heard in the recorded movie.

To prevent sound of camera focusing from interfering with

recording, use of Single AF is recommended.

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Y Wind Noise Reduction

Select whether wind noise is reduced when recording movies.

On the shooting screen M Tap the d tab M Y Wind noise reduction

Option Description

o On

Records while minimizing the noise of wind blowing on the

microphone. Suitable for recording in strong winds. During

playback, not only wind noise, but other sounds may also

become difficult to hear.

p Off

(default setting) Wind noise is not reduced.

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The Setup Menu

c Welcome Screen

Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned

on.

Tap the d tab M Tap z (Setup menu) M c Welcome screen

Option Description

None

(default setting)

The camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying

the welcome screen.

COOLPIX The camera displays a welcome screen and enters shooting or

playback mode.

Select an image

Displays an image selected for the

welcome screen. When the image

selection screen is displayed, select

an image and tap I.

•On the image selection screen,

tap n or rotate the zoom control

to g (i) to switch to full-frame

playback, and tap o or rotate the

zoom control to f (h) to

switch back to nine thumbnail display.

•As the selected image is stored in the camera, it will be

displayed when the camera is turned on even if the original

image is deleted.

•Pictures taken at an Image mode (A64) setting of

g4608×2592, and copies created at a size of 320 × 240 or

smaller using the small picture (E24) or crop (E25) function,

cannot be used.

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d Time Zone and Date

Set the camera clock.

Selecting Travel Destination Time Zone

1Tap Time zone.

2Tap x Travel destination.

•The date and time displayed in the monitor changes

according to the region currently selected.

Tap the d tab M Tap z (Setup menu) M d Time zone and date

Option Description

Date and time

Set camera clock to current date

and time.

Tap the items (day, month, year,

hour, and minute) on the displayed

screen to set the date and time.

•To select the item: tap the

desired item.

•To edit the highlighted item: tap

A or B.

•To apply the setting: tap I.

Date format

Select the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed

from Y/M/D (year/month/day), M/D/Y (month/day/year), and D/

M/Y (day/month/year).

Time zone

w Home time zone can be specified and daylight saving time is

enabled or disabled from time zone options. When the travel

destination is set, the camera automatically calculates the time

difference (E67) between the travel destination (x) and the

home time (w) and saves images using the date and time of the

travel destination. Useful when traveling.

DMY

Date and time

Time zone and date

Date and time

Date

format Time zone

Time zone

Home time

zone

Travel

destination

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The Setup Menu

3Tap o.

•The time zone selection screen is displayed.

4Tap E or F to choose the travel destination

time zone and tap I.

•If daylight saving time is in effect, tap p to enable

daylight saving time function. W is displayed at the top

of the monitor and the camera clock is advanced one

hour. Tap p again to disable the daylight saving time

function.

•While the travel destination time zone is selected, the Z icon will be displayed in the

monitor when the camera is in shooting mode.

Cw Home Time Zone

•To switch to the home time zone, tap w Home time zone in step 2.

•To change the home time zone, tap w Home time zone in step 2 and perform the same

procedure as for x Travel destination to set the home time zone.

CDaylight Saving Time

When daylight saving time starts or ends, turn the daylight saving time option on or off from the

time zone selection screen displayed in step 4.

CImprinting Date on images

Enable the Print date option (E70) in the setup menu after the date and time have been set.

When the Print date option is enabled, images will be recorded with shooting date imprinted on

them.

Time zone

Home time

zone

Travel

destination

-05:00

10:30

Travel destination

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CTime Zones

The camera supports the time zones listed below.

For time zones not listed below, set the camera clock to local time from the Date and time option.

UTC +/– Location UTC +/– Location

–11 Midway, Samoa +1 Madrid, Paris, Berlin

–10 Hawaii, Tahiti +2 Athens, Helsinki, Ankara

–9 Alaska, Anchorage +3 Moscow, Nairobi, Riyadh,

Kuwait, Manama

–8 PST (PDT): Los Angeles, Seattle,

Vancouver +4 Abu Dhabi, Dubai

–7 MST (MDT): Denver, Phoenix +5 Islamabad, Karachi

–6 CST (CDT): Chicago, Houston,

Mexico City +5.5 New Delhi

–5 EST (EDT): New York, Toronto,

Lima +6 Colombo, Dhaka

–4.5 Caracas +7 Bangkok, Jakarta

–4 Manaus +8 Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore

–3 Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo +9 Tokyo, Seoul

–2 Fernando de Noronha +10 Sydney, Guam

–1 Azores +11 New Caledonia

±0 London, Casablanca +12 Auckland, Fiji

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The Setup Menu

e Monitor Settings

Set the options below.

Photo Info

Select whether or not the photo information is displayed in the monitor.

See “Playback Mode (Information Display)” (A8) for more information.

Tap the d tab M Tap z (Setup menu) M e Monitor settings

Option Description

Photo info Set the information displayed in the monitor during playback.

Image review

•On (default setting): Image is automatically displayed in the

monitor immediately after it is taken and the monitor display

returns to shooting mode.

•Off: Image is not displayed after it is taken.

Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. The default

setting is 3.

Shooting mode Playback mode

Show info

Auto info

(default setting)

Current settings and operational guides are displayed as in Show info

above. If no operations are performed for a few seconds, information is

hidden. Information will be displayed again when the next operation is

performed.

During shooting, some of the control icons and shooting information

are hidden if no operations are performed for a few seconds. They are

displayed again when A is tapped.

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Framing

grid+auto info

A framing grid is displayed as a

reference for framing a picture. The

grid is not displayed when

recording movies.

The current settings and

operational guides are displayed,

as in Auto info.

Movie frm+auto

info When recording movies, a frame

that represents the area that will

be captured is displayed before

recording begins. The frame is not

displayed when the shutter release

button is pressed halfway or while

recording.

The current settings and

operational guides are displayed,

as in Auto info.

Shooting mode Playback mode

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E70

The Setup Menu

C Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time)

The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the

images with shooting, allowing the information to be

printed even from printers that do not support date

printing (E56).

The current print date setting can be confirmed in the camera monitor with

shooting (A6). When Off is selected, no icon is displayed.

BNotes About Print Date

•Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted. The date and time

cannot be imprinted on pictures after they have been taken.

•The date is not imprinted in the following situations:

- Pictures taken in Panorama assist scene mode

-Movies

•Dates imprinted at an Image mode setting (A64) of O640×480 may be difficult to read.

Choose an Image mode setting of q1600×1200 or larger when using the Print date option.

•The date is recorded using the format selected in the setup menu’s Time zone and date item

(A24, E65).

CPrint Date and Print Order

If using a DPOF-compatible printer that supports the printing of shooting date and photo

information, it is possible to use the Print order option (E53) to print such information even on

pictures that were not taken using the Print date option.

Tap the d tab M Tap z (Setup menu) M C Print date

Option Description

f Date Date is imprinted on the images.

S Date and time Date and time are imprinted on the images.

Off

(default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on images.

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g Vibration Reduction

Select the vibration reduction option for shooting.

Vibration reduction reduces blur, caused by slight hand movement known as

camera shake, which commonly occurs when shooting with telephoto zoom

applied or at slow shutter speeds. The effects of camera shake are reduced when

recording movies, in addition to when taking still pictures. Set Vibration

reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

The current vibration reduction setting can be confirmed in the camera monitor

with shooting (A6). When Off is selected, no icon is displayed.

BNotes About Vibration Reduction

•Vibration reduction may take a few seconds to activate after the power is turned on, or the camera

enters shooting mode from playback mode. Wait until the image of the monitor stabilizes before

shooting.

•Due to characteristics of the vibration reduction function, images displayed in the camera‘s

monitor immediately after shooting may be displayed blurry.

•Vibration reduction may be unable to completely eliminate the effects of camera shake in some

situations.

Tap the d tab M Tap z (Setup menu) M g Vibration reduction

Option Description

g On

(default setting)

Lens-shift method vibration reduction reduces the effects of

camera shake.

k Off Vibration reduction is disabled.

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The Setup Menu

U Motion Detection

Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera

shake when shooting still images.

The current motion detection setting can be confirmed in the camera monitor

with shooting (A6). The motion detection icon turns green when the camera

detects camera shake and increases shutter speed. When Off is selected, no icon is

displayed.

BNotes About Motion Detection

•Motion detection may be unable to completely eliminate the effects of subject movement and

camera shake in some situations.

•Motion detection may not function if the subject exhibits significant movement or is too dark.

•The images captured using motion detection may be somewhat “grainy” in appearance.

Tap the d tab M Tap z (Setup menu) M U Motion detection

Option Description

Auto

(default setting)

When the camera detects the subject movement or camera shake,

the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased

to reduce blurring.

However, motion detection does not function in the following

situations:

•When the touch shooting setting is set to Subject tracking.

•When the flash fires.

•When ISO sensitivity (E42) is set to Fixed range auto, or

ISO sensitivity is fixed at a particular value in A (auto) mode.

•When Multi-shot 16 (E43) is selected.

•When Sports (A44), Night portrait (A44), Dusk/dawn

(A45), Night landscape (A46), Museum (A47),

Fireworks show (A47), Backlighting (A48) or Pet

portrait (A49) scene mode is enabled.

Off Motion detection is not enabled.

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h AF Assist

Enable or disable AF-assist illumination, which assists autofocus operation when

the subject is dimly lit.

u Digital Zoom

Enable or disable digital zoom.

BNotes About Digital Zoom

•When digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses at the center of the frame.

•Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations.

-When Subject tracking is selected for touch shooting.

-When Scene auto selector, Portrait, Night portrait, or Pet portrait scene mode is selected.

- When smart portrait mode is selected.

-When Multi-shot 16 (E43) is selected.

Tap the d tab M Tap z (Setup menu) M h AF assist

Option Description

Auto

(default setting)

AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation

when the subject is dimly lit. The illuminator has a range of about

1.9 m (6 ft 2 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and about

1.1 m (3 ft 7 in.) at the maximum telephoto position.

Note that for some scene modes or focus areas, AF-assist

illuminator may not light up even when Auto is selected.

Off AF-assist illuminator does not light up. The camera may be unable

to focus under dim lighting.

Tap the d tab M Tap z (Setup menu) M u Digital zoom

Option Description

(default setting)

When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom

position, rotating the zoom control to g (i) triggers digital zoom

(A29).

Off Digital zoom will not be activated (except during movie

recording).

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i Sound Settings

Adjust the following sound settings.

BNote About Sound Settings

In Pet portrait scene mode, button and shutter sounds are disabled.

Tap the d tab M Tap z (Setup menu) M i Sound settings

Option Description

Button sound

Select On (default setting) or Off.

When On is selected, a beep will sound once when operations are

completed successfully, twice when the camera acquires focus on

the subject, and three times when an error is detected. Start-up

sound will also play when the camera is turned on.

Shutter sound

Select On (default setting) or Off.

No sound is played with shutter release when some features such

as continuous shooting or BSS (Best Shot Selector) are enabled or

recording movies, even if On is selected.

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k Auto Off

When the camera is on and a period of time passes without any operations having

been performed, the monitor will be turned off and the camera will enter standby

mode (A23) to save power.

In this option, set the time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby

mode. 30 s, 1 min (default setting), 5 min, and 30 min can be selected.

CWhen the Monitor Turns off for the Power Saving Function

•Power-on lamp flashes in standby mode.

•Camera turns off after approximately three minutes passes in standby mode.

•To reactivate the monitor while the power on lamp is flashing, press any of the following buttons:

- The power switch, shutter-release button, A button, or b (e movie-record) button

CAuto Off Settings

•The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode is fixed in the following

situations:

- When a setting screen, mode selection menu, or the setup menu is displayed: three minutes

- During slide show playback: up to 30 minutes

- When the AC adapter EH-62G is connected: 30 minutes

•The camera does not enter standby mode when transferring images using an Eye-Fi card.

Tap the d tab M Tap z (Setup menu) M k Auto off

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The Setup Menu

l/m Format Memory/Format Card

Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card.

Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data.

Deleted data cannot be recovered. Be sure to transfer important images to a

computer before formatting.

l Formatting the Internal Memory

To format the internal memory, remove the memory

card from the camera.

The Format memory option is displayed in the setup

menu.

m Formatting a Memory Card

A memory card can be formatted when it is inserted in

the camera. The Format card option is displayed in

the setup menu.

BFormatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards

•Formatting the internal memory or memory card restores album icon settings (E8) to the

default setting (displayed as number).

•Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during

formatting.

•The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be

sure to format it with this camera.

Tap the d tab M Tap z (Setup menu) M l Format memory/m Format card

Format memory

Yes No

All images will

be deleted! OK?

Format card

Yes No

All images will

be deleted! OK?

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n Language

Choose one of 29 languages for display of camera menus and messages.

o Video Mode

Adjust video mode settings for connection to a television. Select from NTSC and

PAL.

Tap the d tab M Tap z (Setup menu) M n Language

Czech Russian

Danish Romanian

German Finnish

(default setting) Swedish

Spanish Vietnamese

Greek Turkish

French Ukrainian

Indonesian Arabic

Italian Simplified Chinese

Hungarian Traditional Chinese

Dutch Japanese

Norwegian Korean

Polish Thai

Brazilian Portuguese Hindi

Portuguese

Tap the d tab M Tap z (Setup menu) M o Video mode

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The Setup Menu

V Charge by Computer

Choose whether or not the battery inserted into the camera is charged when the

camera is connected to a computer via the USB cable.

BNotes About Connecting the Camera to a Printer

•The battery cannot be charged with connection to a printer, even if the printer complies with the

PictBridge standard.

•When Auto is selected for Charge by computer, it may be impossible to print images with direct

connection of the camera to some printers. If the PictBridge startup screen is not displayed in the

monitor after the camera is connected to a printer and turned on, turn the camera off and

disconnect the USB cable. Set Charge by computer to Off and reconnect the camera to the

printer.

BNotes About Charging with Connection to a Computer

•The battery cannot be charged, nor can data be transferred, when the camera is connected to a

computer before the camera’s display language and date and time have been set (A24). If the

camera’s clock battery (A25) has been exhausted, the date and time must be reset before the

battery can be charged or images can be transferred with connection to a computer. In this case,

use the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P (A18) to charge the battery and then set the camera’s date

and time.

•If the camera is turned off, charging will also stop.

•If a computer enters sleep mode while charging, charging will stop and the camera may turn off.

•When disconnecting the camera from a computer, turn the camera off and then disconnect the

USB cable.

•About 2 hours and 30 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery. Charging time

increases when images are transferred while the battery is charging.

•When the camera is connected to a computer, an application installed on the computer, such as

Nikon Transfer 2, may start. If the camera was connected to the computer for the sole purpose of

charging the battery, exit the application.

•The camera turns off automatically if there is no communication with the computer for 30 minutes

after the battery has finished charging.

•Depending upon computer specifications, settings, and power supply and allocation, it may be

impossible to charge the battery inserted into the camera via computer connection.

Tap the d tab M Tap z (Setup menu) M V Charge by computer

Option Description

Auto

(default setting)

When the camera is connected to a computer that is running, the

battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using

power supplied by the computer.

Off The battery inserted into the camera is not charged when the

camera is connected to a computer.

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CCharge Lamp

The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is connected to a computer.

Charge lamp Description

Flashes slowly (green) Battery charging.

Off

Battery not charging. If the charge lamp changes from slow

flashing (green) to off while the power-on lamp is lit, charging is

complete.

Flashes quickly (green)

•The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the

battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C

(41°F to 95°F).

•A USB cable is not correctly connected or the battery is faulty.

Reconnect the USB cable correctly or replace the battery.

•Computer is in sleep mode and does not supply power.

Reboot the computer.

•The battery cannot be charged as computer’s specifications or

settings do not support power supply to the camera.

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The Setup Menu

d Blink Warning

Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked

when shooting with face detection (A68) in the following modes.

•A (auto) mode (A38).

•Scene auto selector (A43), Portrait (A43), or Night portrait (A44) is

selected for the scene mode.

BNote About Blink Warning

The blink warning does not function at continuous settings of Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16.

Tap the d tab M Tap z (Setup menu) M d Blink warning

Option Description

When the camera detects that one or more human subjects may

have blinked in an image captured using face detection, the Did

someone blink? screen is displayed in the monitor.

The face of the human subject that may have blinked when the

shutter was released is framed by a yellow border. Should this

occur, check the picture and determine whether or not another

picture should be taken.

See “Operating the Blink Warning Screen” (E81) for more

information.

Off (default setting) Blink warning is not enabled.

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Operating the Blink Warning Screen

When the Did someone blink? screen is displayed in

the monitor, the operations described below are

available.

If no operations are performed within a few seconds,

the camera automatically returns to shooting mode.

Function Icon/Button Description

Enlarge the detected

face that blinked g (i)

Rotate the zoom control to g (i).

If the camera detects that more than one human

subject blinked, tap M or N to switch display to

another face.

Switch to full-frame

playback f (h) Rotate the zoom control to f (h).

Delete the image ETap E.

Switch to shooting

mode ITap I. The shutter-release button can also be

pressed to return to shooting mode.

Did someone blink?

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The Setup Menu

b Eye-Fi Upload

BNotes About Eye-Fi Cards

•Note that images will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient even if Enable is selected.

•Select Disable where wireless devices are prohibited.

•Refer to the instruction manual of your Eye-Fi card for more information. In the event of

malfunction, contact the card manufacturer.

•The camera can be used to turn Eye-Fi cards on and off, but may not support other Eye-Fi

functions.

•The camera is not compatible with the endless memory function. When it is set on a computer,

disable the function. If the endless memory function is enabled, the number of pictures taken may

not be displayed correctly.

•Eye-Fi cards are for use only in the country of purchase. Observe all local laws concerning wireless

devices.

•Leaving the setting as Enable will result in the battery being depleted in a shorter period of time.

CEye-Fi communication indicator

The communication status of the Eye-Fi card in the camera can be confirmed on the monitor (A6).

•w: Eye-Fi upload is set to Disable.

•x (lights): Eye-Fi upload enabled; waiting to begin upload.

•x (flashes): Eye-Fi upload enabled; uploading data.

•y: Eye-Fi upload enabled but no images available for upload.

•z: An error occurred. The camera cannot control the Eye-Fi card.

CSupported Eye-Fi Cards

As of November 2011, the following Eye-Fi cards can be used. Be sure that the Eye-Fi card firmware

has been updated to the latest version.

•Eye-Fi Connect X2 SDHC 4GB

•Eye-Fi Mobile X2 SDHC 8GB

•Eye-Fi Pro X2 SDHC 8GB

Tap the d tab M Tap z (Setup menu) M b Eye-Fi upload

Option Description

Enable Upload images created by the camera to a preselected

destination.

Disable

(default setting) Images will not be uploaded.

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p Reset All

When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default

values.

Basic Shooting Functions

Auto Mode Shooting Mode

Scene Mode

Special Effects Mode

Tap the d tab M Tap z (Setup menu) M p Reset all

Option Default value

Flash mode (A55) Auto

Self-timer (A57) Off

Macro mode (A59) Off

Exposure compensation (A61) 0

Option Default value

Image mode (A64) P4608×3456

Touch shooting (E36, E38, E40) Touch shutter

ISO sensitivity (E42) Auto

Continuous (E43) Single

White balance (E44) Auto

Option Default value

Scene mode setting in the shooting mode

selection menu (A41) Scene auto selector

Scene effect adjustment slider (A42) Center

Continuous in pet portrait mode (A49) Continuous

Pet portrait auto release in pet portrait

mode (A49) On

Option Default value

Special effects mode setting in the

shooting mode selection menu (A50) Soft

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Smart Portrait Mode

Movie Menu

Setup Menu

Option Default value

Skin softening (E47) Normal

Blink proof (E48) Off

Smile timer (E48) On

Option Default value

Movie options (E62)

When using a memory card:

N HD 720p (1280×720)

When using the internal memory:

y VGA (640×480)

Movie AF mode (E62) Single AF

Wind noise reduction (E63) Off

Option Default value

Welcome screen (E64) None

Photo info (E68) Auto info

Image review (E68) On

Brightness (E68) 3

Print date (E70) Off

Vibration reduction (E71) On

Motion detection (E72) Auto

AF assist (E73) Auto

Digital zoom (E73) On

Button sound (E74) On

Shutter sound (E74) On

Auto off (E75) 1 min

Charge by computer (E78) Auto

Blink warning (E80) Off

Eye-Fi upload (E82) Disable

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Others

•Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (E86) from memory.

Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file

numbering to “0001”, delete all images (A34) stored in the internal memory or

on the memory card before selecting Reset all.

•The following menu settings will remain unaffected when menus are reset with

Reset all.

Shooting settings: Preset manual data (E45) acquired for White balance

Setup menu: Time zone and date (E65), Language (E77), and Video

mode (E77)

r Firmware Version

View the current camera firmware version.

Option Default value

Paper size (E31, E32) Default

Frame interval for slide show (E49) 3 s

Slide show effects (E49) Classic

Tap the d tab M Tap z (Setup menu) M r Firmware version

Firmware version

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File and Folder Names

Images, movies, or voice memos are assigned file names as follows.

•Files are stored in folders named with a folder number followed by a five-

character identifier: “P_” plus a three-digit sequence number for pictures taken

using Panorama assist scene mode (e.g. “101P_001”; E3) and “NIKON” for all

other images (e.g. “100NIKON”). When the number of files within a folder

reaches 9999, a new folder will be created. File numbers will be assigned

automatically starting with “0001.”

•Voice memo file names have the same identifier and file number as the image

to which the voice memo is attached.

•Files copied using Copy>Selected images are copied to the current folder,

where they are assigned new file numbers in ascending order starting from the

largest file number in memory. Copy>All images copies all folders from the

source medium; file names do not change but new folder numbers are

assigned in ascending order, starting from the largest folder number on the

destination medium (E60).

•A single folder can hold up to 200 files; if the current folder already contains 200

files, a new folder, named by adding one to the current folder name, will be

created the next time a file is stored. If the current folder is numbered 999 and

contains 200 files, or a file is numbered 9999, no further files can be stored until

the internal memory or memory card is formatted (E76), or a new memory

card is inserted.

DSCN0001.JPG

Identifier (not shown on camera monitor)

Original still images (voice

memo attachment included)

and movies

DSCN

Small copies (voice memo

attachment included) SSCN

Cropped copies (voice memo

attachment included) RSCN

Images created by an image

editing function other than

crop or small picture (voice

memo attachment included)

FSCN

Copies created in Draw scene

mode MSCN

Extension (signifies the file type)

Still images .JPG

Movies .AVI

Voice memos .WAV

File number (assigned automatically in

ascending order, starting with “0001”)

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Optional Accessories

1Included with the camera at the time of purchase (➝ Aii).

2When using in other countries, use a plug adapter (available commercially) as necessary.

For more information about plug adapters, consult your travel agency.

Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL191

Charging AC Adapter Charging AC Adapter EH-69P1, 2

Battery charger

Battery Charger MH-66

(Charging time when no charge remains: approx. 1 hours 50

minutes)

AC adapter

AC Adapter EH-62G (connect as shown)

Be sure that the power connector cord has been properly aligned

in power connector and battery chamber grooves before closing

the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. If part of the cord

runs out of the grooves, the cover or cord may be damaged when

the cover is closed.

USB cable USB Cable UC-E61

Audio/video cable Audio Video Cable EG-CP141

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Error Messages

The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the

monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them.

Display Cause/Solution A

O (flashes) Clock not set.

Set date and time. E65

Battery exhausted. Charge or change battery. 16, 18

Battery temperature

high

Battery temperature is high.

Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before

resuming use. After five seconds, the monitor will turn

off, and the power-on lamp will flash quickly. After the

lamp flashes for three minutes, the camera will turn off

automatically. Pressing the power switch also turns off

the camera.

The camera will turn

off to prevent

overheating.

The camera has become hot.

The camera turns off automatically. Leave the camera

off until it has cooled and then turn it on again.

Q (● flashes red)

Camera cannot focus.

•Refocus.

•Focus on another subject positioned at the same

distance from the camera as the intended subject.

30, 31

Please wait for the

camera to finish

recording.

Camera cannot perform other operations until saving is

complete.

Wait until message clears from display automatically

when recording is complete.

–

Memory card is write

protected.

Write-protect switch is in “lock” position.

Slide write-protect switch to “write” position. –

Not available if Eye-Fi

card is locked.

Write-protect switch of Eye-Fi card is in “lock” position.

Slide the write-protect switch to “write” position. –

Error accessing Eye-Fi card.

•Use an approved card.

•Check that connectors are clean.

•Confirm that memory card is correctly inserted.

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This card cannot be

used. Error accessing memory card.

•Use approved card.

•Check that connectors are clean.

•Confirm that memory card is correctly inserted.

This card cannot be

read.

Card is not formatted.

Format card?

Yes

Memory card has not been formatted for use in

COOLPIX S4300.

Formatting deletes all data stored on the memory card.

If you need to keep copies of any images, make sure to

tap No and save the copies to a computer or other

medium before formatting the memory card. Tap Yes

to format the memory card.

Out of memory.

Memory card is full.

•Choose smaller image size.

•Delete images.

•Insert new memory card.

•Remove memory card and use internal memory.

Image cannot be

saved.

Error occurred while recording image.

Format internal memory or memory card. E76

Camera has run out of file numbers.

Insert new memory card, or format internal memory or

memory card.

22, E76,

E86

Image cannot be used for welcome screen.

The following images cannot be registered as

welcome screen.

•Pictures taken at an Image mode setting of

g4608×2592

•Images reduced to 320 × 240 size or smaller with

cropping or small picture editing

E64

Insufficient space to save a copy.

Delete images from destination. 34

Album is full. No

further pictures can

be added.

200 images have already been added to album.

•Remove some images from album.

•Add to other albums.

A blink was detected

in the picture just

taken.

One or more portrait subjects may have blinked when

the picture was taken.

Check the image in playback mode.

53, E48

Display Cause/Solution A

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Error Messages

Image cannot be

modified.

Cannot edit selected image.

•Select images that support editing function.

•Movies cannot be edited.

E12

–

Cannot record movie. Time out error while recording movie.

Choose memory card with faster write speed. 21, 83

Memory contains no

images.

No images in the internal memory or memory card.

•Remove the memory card from the camera to play

back images stored in the camera’s internal memory.

•To copy image from internal memory to memory

card, display the playback menu and select Copy.

E60

The image has not been added to album.

•Add the image to album.

•Choose the album to which image was added.

No images are contained in the category selected in

auto sort mode.

Select the category containing the sorted images.

File contains no

image data. File not created with COOLPIX S4300.

File cannot be viewed on COOLPIX S4300. View file

using a computer or the device used to create or edit

this file.

–

This file cannot be

played back.

All images are

hidden. No images are available for a slide show. E49

This image cannot be

deleted.

Image is protected.

Disable protection. E51

Travel destination is

in the current time

zone.

Destination in same time zone as home. E67

Rating maximum

reached. No further

pictures can be rated.

999 pictures have already been rated.

Cancel the rating setting of them. 74

Display Cause/Solution A

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Error Messages

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* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.

No images with this

rating found.

There are no images with the selected rating.

•Apply the rating to images.

•Select a rating that has been applied to images.

Lens error

The lens is not working properly.

Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists,

contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service

representative.

22, 23

Communications

error

Error occurred during communication with printer.

Turn camera off and reconnect USB cable. E30

System error

Error has occurred in camera’s internal circuitry.

Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and turn

camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-

authorized service representative.

Printer error: check

printer status.

An error occurred with the printer.

Check printer. After solving the problem, tap Resume

to resume printing.*

–

Printer error: check

paper

Specified size of paper is not loaded in printer.

Load the specified paper, tap Resume to resume

printing.*

–

Printer error: paper

jam

Paper has jammed in printer.

Eject the jammed paper, tap Resume to resume

printing.*

–

Printer error: out of

paper

No paper is loaded in printer.

Load the specified paper, tap Resume to resume

printing.*

–

Printer error: check

ink

An error occurred with the ink.

Check ink, tap Resume to resume printing.* –

Printer error: out of

ink

Running out of ink or ink cartridge is empty.

Replace ink cartridge, tap Resume to resume printing.* –

Printer error: file

corrupt

An error occurred with the image file to be printed.

Tap Cancel to cancel printing. –

Display Cause/Solution A

E92

Technical Notes and Index

Maximizing Camera Life and Performance ..................F2

The Camera.....................................................................................................................F2

The Battery......................................................................................................................F3

Charging AC Adapter..................................................................................................F4

Memory Cards................................................................................................................F4

Cleaning and Storage.....................................................F5

Cleaning...........................................................................................................................F5

Storage.............................................................................................................................F5

Troubleshooting.............................................................F6

Specifications................................................................F13

Supported Standards............................................................................................... F16

Index..............................................................................F17

Technical Notes and Index

Maximizing Camera Life and Performance

To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the precautions

described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Avi) when

using or storing the device.

The Camera

BKeep Dry

The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.

BDo Not Drop

The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.

BHandle the Lens and All Moving Parts with Care

Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot or battery chamber. These

parts are easily damaged. Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera malfunction or

damage to the lens. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by

broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes

or mouth.

BDo Not Point the Lens at Strong Light Sources for Extended Periods

Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or

storing the camera. Intense light may cause deterioration of the CCD image sensor, producing a

white blur effect in photographs.

BKeep Away from Strong Magnetic Fields

Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic

radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charge or the magnetic fields produced by equipment

such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data stored on the memory

card, or affect the product’s internal circuitry.

BAvoid Sudden Changes in Temperature

Sudden changes in temperature, such as when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day,

can cause condensation to form inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a

carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.

BTurn the Product Off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power Source

or Memory Card

Do not remove the battery while the product is on, or while images are being recorded or deleted.

Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product

memory or internal circuitry.

Maximizing Camera Life and Performance

Technical Notes and Index

CNotes on Monitors

•Monitors and electronic viewfinders are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99%

of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these

displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is

not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device.

•White or colored streaks may be visible when bright subjects are framed in the monitor. This

phenomenon, known as “smear,” occurs when extremely bright light strikes the image sensor; it is

characteristic of image sensors and does not indicate a malfunction. Smear may also take the form

of partial discoloration in the monitor during shooting. It does not appear in images recorded with

the camera except in the cases of movies and of images recorded with Multi-shot 16 selected for

Continuous. When shooting in these modes, we recommend that you avoid bright subjects such

as the sun, reflected sunlight, and electric lights.

•Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting.

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

Nikon-authorized service representative.

The Battery

•Check the battery level before using the camera and replace or charge the battery if necessary. Do

not continue charging once the battery is fully charged as this will result in reduced battery

performance. Whenever possible, carry a fully charged spare battery when taking pictures on

important occasions.

•Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C (104°F).

•Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) before use.

•When charging the battery inserted into the COOLPIX S4300 using the Charging AC Adapter

EH-69P or a computer, the battery is not charged at battery temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or

above 45°C (113°F)

•Note that the battery may become hot during use; wait for the battery to cool before charging.

Failure to observe these precautions could damage the battery, impair its performance, or prevent

it from charging normally.

•On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure that the battery is fully charged

before heading outside to take pictures in cold weather. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and

exchange as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.

•Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning. Should the battery

terminals become dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth before use.

•If the battery will not be used for some time, insert it in the camera and completely exhaust before

removing it for storage. The battery should be stored in a cool location with an ambient

temperature of 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). Do not store the battery in hot or extremely cold

locations.

•Always remove the battery from the camera or optional battery charger when it is not being used.

When inserted, minute amounts of current flow even when unused, and the battery may become

excessively drained and no longer function. Turning the camera on or off while the battery is

exhausted can result in reduced battery life.

•Recharge the battery at least once every six months and completely exhaust it before returning it

to storage.

•After removing the battery from the camera or optional battery charger, return the battery to the

battery case and store in a cool place.

Maximizing Camera Life and Performance

Technical Notes and Index

•A marked drop in the time a fully-charged battery retains its charge, when used at room

temperature, indicates that the battery needs to be replaced. Purchase a new EN-EL19 battery.

•Replace the battery when it no longer holds a charge. Used batteries are a valuable resource.

Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations.

Charging AC Adapter

•The Charging AC Adapter EH-69P is for use only with compatible devices. Do not use with another

make or model of device.

•The EH-69P is compatible with AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical outlets. When using in other

countries, use a plug adapter (available commercially) as necessary. For more information about

plug adapters, consult your travel agency.

•Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than Charging

AC Adapter EH-69P or USB-AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in

overheating or in damage to the camera.

Memory Cards

•Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (A21)

for more information about memory cards.

•Observe the precautions noted in the documentation included with your

memory card.

•Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.

•When you use memory cards that have been used with other devices for the

first time, be sure to format them with this camera. We recommend formatting

new memory cards with this camera before using them with this camera.

•Note that formatting permanently deletes all images and other data on the

memory card. Be sure to make copies of any images you wish to keep before

formatting the memory card.

•If the message Card is not formatted. Format card? is displayed when the

camera is turned on, the memory card must be formatted. If there is data that

you do not want to delete, tap No. Copy the necessary date to a computer, etc.

If you want to format the card, tap Yes. The confirmation dialog will be

displayed. To start formatting, tap OK.

•Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is being written to

or deleted from the memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure

to observe this precaution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the

camera or memory card:

- Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover to remove/insert the

battery or memory card.

-Turn off the camera.

- Disconnect the AC adapter.

•Do not format the memory card using a computer.

Technical Notes and Index

Cleaning and Storage

Cleaning

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

Storage

Turn the camera off when not in use. Be sure that the power-on lamp is off before

putting the camera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an

extended period. Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, or

in any of the following locations:

•Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as

televisions or radios

•Exposed to temperatures below –10°C (14°F) or above 50°C (122°F)

•Places that are poorly ventilated or subject to humidity of over 60%

To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month.

Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera

away again.

•For storing the battery, follow the precautions in “The Battery” (F3) in

“Maximizing Camera Life and Performance”.

Lens

Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower

(typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is

pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints

or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft

cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the lens and working

toward the edges. If this fails, clean the lens using a cloth lightly dampened

with commercial lens cleaner.

Monitor Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints and other stains,

clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to apply pressure.

Body

Use a blower to remove dust, dirt or sand, then wipe gently with a soft, dry

cloth. After using the camera at the beach or other sandy or dusty

environment, wipe off any sand, dust, or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened

with fresh water and dry thoroughly. Note that foreign matter inside the

camera could cause damage not covered by the warranty.

Technical Notes and Index

Troubleshooting

If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems

below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.

Display, Settings and Power Supply

Problem Cause/Solution A

Battery inserted in the

camera cannot be

charged.

•Confirm all plugs.

•Off is selected for Charge by computer in the

setup menu.

•When charging by connecting the camera to a

computer, battery charging stops when the

camera is turned off.

•When charging by connecting the camera to a

computer, battery charging stops if the

computer is suspended (sleeping), and the

camera may turn off.

•Depending upon computer specifications,

settings, and status, charging the battery

inserted in the camera may not be possible via

computer connection.

90, E78

–

Camera cannot be

turned on.

•Battery is exhausted.

•The camera cannot be turned on while

connected to an electrical outlet via the

Charging AC Adapter.

Camera turns off

without warning.

•Battery is exhausted.

•The camera automatically turns off to save

power if no operations are performed for an

extended period of time

•The camera and battery may not work properly

at low temperatures.

•The camera turns off if the Charging AC Adapter

is connected while the camera is on.

•The camera turns off if the USB cable connecting

it to a computer or printer is disconnected.

Reconnect the USB cable.

•The internal temperature of the camera is high.

Leave the camera off until it has cooled and then

turn it on again.

E75

76, 79,

E30

–

Troubleshooting

Technical Notes and Index

Monitor is blank.

•Camera is off.

•Standby mode for saving power: press the

power switch, the shutter-release button,

Abutton, c button, or b (e movie-record)

button.

•When flash lamp flashes, wait until flash has

charged.

•Camera and computer are connected via USB

cable.

•Camera and TV are connected via audio/video

cable.

23, E75

76, 79

76, E27

Monitor is hard to read. •Adjust monitor brightness.

•Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.

88, E68

Date and time of

recording are not

correct.

•If camera clock has not been set, “Date not set”

indicator flashes during shooting and movie

recording. Images and movies recorded before

clock is set are dated “00/00/0000 00:00” or “01/

01/2012 00:00” respectively. Set the correct time

and date from the Time zone and date option

in the setup menu.

•The camera clock is not as accurate as ordinary

watches or clocks. Periodically compare the time

of the camera clock with that of a more accurate

timepiece and reset as required.

24, E65

25, E65

No indicators displayed

in monitor.

Auto info is selected for Photo info in Monitor

settings in the setup menu. 88, E68

Print date not

available. Camera clock has not been set. 24, E65

Date not appearing on

images even when

Print date is enabled.

•The current shooting mode is one that does not

support Print date.

•Date cannot be imprinted on movies.

88, E70

Time zone and date

setting screen appears

when the camera is

turned on.

Clock battery is exhausted; all settings were

restored to their default values. 24, 25

Camera settings reset.

Monitor turns off, and

the power-on lamp

flashes quickly.

Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera and

allow battery to cool down before resuming use.

After the lamp flashes for three minutes, the

camera will turn off automatically. Pressing the

power switch also turns off the camera.

Problem Cause/Solution A

Troubleshooting

Technical Notes and Index

Electronically Controlled Cameras

In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the

camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a

strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and reinsert the battery,

then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact

your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting

the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not

recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem

occurred. Data already recorded will not be affected.

Shooting

Camera becomes hot.

The camera may become hot when used for an

extended period of time to shoot movies or send

images using an Eye-Fi card, or when used in a hot

environment; this is not a malfunction.

Problem Cause/Solution A

No picture taken.

•When camera is in playback mode, or setting

items or the setup menu are displayed, press the

shutter-release button.

•Battery is exhausted.

•When flash lamp flashes, flash is charging.

Camera cannot focus.

•The subject is too close to the camera. Try

shooting using macro mode, or Scene auto

selector or Close-up scene mode.

•The intended subject is one with which

autofocus does not perform well.

•Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto.

•Turn camera off and then on again.

41, 59

89, E73

Images are blurred.

•Use flash.

•Increase the ISO sensitivity value.

•Enable vibration reduction or motion detection.

•Use BSS (Best Shot Selector).

•Use a tripod to stabilize the camera when

shooting (using the self-timer at the same time is

more effective).

39, E42

89, E71,

E72

39, 47,

E43

Problem Cause/Solution A

Troubleshooting

Technical Notes and Index

Streaks of light or partial

discoloration are visible

in the monitor.

Smear may occur when extremely bright light

strikes the image sensor. When shooting with

Continuous set to Multi-shot 16 and when

recording movies, avoiding bright objects, such as

the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights is

recommended.

Bright specks appear in

pictures taken with flash.

Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Set the flash

mode setting to c (Off). 56

Flash does not fire.

•The flash mode is set to c (Off).

•Scene mode with which the flash does not

function is selected.

•On is selected for Blink proof in smart portrait

mode.

•Another function that restricts flash is enabled.

53, E48

Optical zoom cannot be

used.

Optical zoom cannot be used while recording

movies. 83

Digital zoom cannot be

used.

•Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu.

•Digital zoom is not available in the following

situations.

-Subject tracking is selected for the touch

shooting setting.

- When Scene auto selector, Portrait, Night

portrait, or Pet portrait scene mode is

selected.

- When shooting in smart portrait mode

- When Continuous is set to Multi-shot 16.

89, E73

39, E38

43, 44, 49

39, E43

Image mode not

available.

Another function that restricts the Image mode

option is enabled. 66

No sound when shutter

is released.

•Off is selected for Sound settings>Shutter

sound in setup menu. No sound is heard with

some shooting modes and settings, even when

On is selected.

•The speaker is being blocked. Do not cover the

speaker.

89, E74

3, 28

AF-assist illuminator

does not light up.

Off is selected for the AF assist option in the setup

menu. AF-assist illuminator may not light up

depending on the position of the focus area or the

current scene mode, even when Auto is selected.

89, E73

Images appear smeared. Lens is dirty. Clean lens. F5

Colors are unnatural. White balance does not match light source. 39, E44

Problem Cause/Solution A

Troubleshooting

F10

Technical Notes and Index

Randomly spaced bright

pixels (“noise”) appear in

image.

Shutter speed too slow or ISO sensitivity is high as

the subject is dark. Noise can be reduced by:

•Using flash.

•Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting.

39, E42

Randomly spaced bright

pixels (“noise”) appear in

movies.

When recording movies in dim lighting, the image

may become somewhat “grainy” in appearance.

This occurs when the ISO sensitivity increases, and

it does not indicate a malfunction.

–

Images are too dark

(underexposed).

•The flash mode is set to c (Off)

•Flash window is blocked.

•Subject is beyond flash range.

•Adjust exposure compensation.

•Increase ISO sensitivity.

•Subject is backlit. Select Backlighting scene

mode or set the flash mode setting to X (Fill

flash).

39, E42

48, 55

Images are too bright

(overexposed). Adjust exposure compensation. 61

Unexpected results

when flash set to

b(Auto with red-eye

reduction).

When taking pictures with b (Auto with red-eye

reduction) or fill flash with slow sync and red-eye

reduction in Night portrait scene mode, In-

Camera Red-Eye Fix may be applied to areas not

affected by red-eye. Use any scene mode other

than Night portrait, and change the flash mode

to any setting other than b (Auto with red-eye

reduction) and try shooting again.

44, 55

Skin tones are not

softened.

•Under some shooting conditions, facial skin

tones may not be softened.

•Select e (Skin softening) for Glamour

retouch in the retouch menu for images

containing four or more faces.

70, E23

Saving images takes

time.

It may take more time to save images in the

following situations.

•When the noise reduction function is in

operation.

•When flash mode is set to b (Auto with red-

eye reduction).

•When the skin softening function is applied

while shooting.

–

43, 44, 70,

E47

Colored circles or light

streaks appear in the

monitor or images.

When shooting with backlighting or when a very

strong light source (such as sunlight) is in the

frame, colored circles or light streaks (ghosting)

may occur. Change the position of the light source,

or frame the picture so that the light source does

not enter the frame and try again.

–

Problem Cause/Solution A

Troubleshooting

F11

Technical Notes and Index

Playback

Problem Cause/Solution A

File cannot be played

back.

•File or folder was overwritten or renamed by

computer or other make of camera.

•The COOLPIX S4300 is not able to playback

movies recorded with another make or model of

digital camera.

–

Cannot zoom in on

image.

•Pictures taken with cameras other than COOLPIX

S4300 may not be enlarged.

•Playback zoom cannot be used with movies,

small pictures, or images that have been

cropped to a size of 320 × 240 or smaller.

–

Cannot record or play

back voice memos.

•Voice memos cannot be attached to movies.

•Voice memos cannot be attached to images

taken with other cameras. Voice memos

attached to images using another camera

cannot be played back on this camera.

75, E59

Cannot edit images.

•These options cannot be used with movies.

•These options cannot be used with pictures

taken at an Image mode setting of

g4608×2592.

•Select images that support editing functions.

•Camera is unable to edit pictures taken with

other cameras.

64, 75

75, E12

Images not displayed on

television.

•Choose correct Video mode.

•Memory card contains no images. Replace the

memory card. Remove the memory card to play

back pictures from the internal memory.

•TV display is turned off and images are displayed

in the camera monitor.

90, E77

90, E28

Album icon restored to

default settings, or

images added to album

not displayed in favorite

pictures mode.

Data on the memory card may not be played back

correctly if overwritten by a computer. –

Troubleshooting

F12

Technical Notes and Index

The recorded images

are not displayed in auto

sort mode.

•The desired image was sorted into a category

other than the category currently displayed.

•Images recorded by a camera other than the

COOLPIX S4300 and images copied using the

Copy option cannot be displayed in auto sort

mode.

•Images recorded in the internal memory or on

the memory card may not be played back

correctly if overwritten by a computer.

•Up to 999 images or movies in total can be

added to each category. If the desired category

already contains 999 images or movies in total,

new images or movies cannot be added.

72, E9

75, E60

–

E10

Nikon Transfer 2 does

not start when camera is

connected.

•Camera is off.

•Battery is exhausted.

•USB cable is not correctly connected.

•Camera is not recognized by the computer.

•Confirm system requirements.

•Computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2

automatically. For more information on

Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information

contained in ViewNX 2.

76, 79

–

The PictBridge startup

screen is not displayed

when the camera is

connected to a printer.

With some PictBridge-compatible printers, the

PictBridge startup screen may not be displayed and

it may be impossible to print images when Auto is

selected for the Charge by computer option in

the setup menu. Set the Charge by computer

option to Off and reconnect the camera to the

printer.

90, E78

Images to be printed are

not displayed.

•Memory card contains no images. Replace the

memory card.

•Remove the memory card to print images from

the internal memory.

Cannot select paper size

with camera.

Paper size cannot be selected from the camera in

the following situations, even when printing from a

PictBridge-compatible printer. Select paper size

from the printer.

•The printer does not support the paper size

specified by the camera.

•The printer automatically selects the paper size.

E31,

E32

–

Problem Cause/Solution A

F13

Technical Notes and Index

Specifications

Nikon COOLPIX S4300 Digital Camera

Type Compact digital camera

Effective pixels 16.0 million

Image sensor 1/2.3-in. type CCD; total pixels: approx. 16.44 million

Lens 6× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens

Focal length 4.6–27.6mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 26–156 mm

lens in 35mm [135] format)

f/-number f/3.5–6.5

Construction 5 elements in 5 groups

Digital zoom Up to 4× (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 624 mm

lens in 35mm [135] format)

Vibration reduction Lens shift

Autofocus (AF) Contrast-detect AF

Focus range

(from lens)

•[W]: Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) to ∞

[T]: Approx. 1.0 m (3 ft 4 in.) to ∞

•Macro mode: Approx. 5 cm (2 in.) (wide-angle position)

to ∞

Focus-area selection Face priority, auto (9-area automatic selection), center, manual

(focus area can be selected using the touch panel), subject

tracking

Monitor 7.5-cm (3-in.), approx. 460k-dot, TFT LCD (touch panel) with

antireflection coating, and 5-level brightness adjustment

Frame coverage

(shooting mode)

Approx. 98% horizontal and 98% vertical (compared to actual

image)

Frame coverage

(playback mode)

Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical (compared to

actual image)

Storage

Media •Internal memory (approx. 74 MB)

•SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card

File system DCF, Exif 2.3, and DPOF compliant

File formats Still images: JPEG

Sound files (Voice Memo): WAV

Movies: AVI (Motion-JPEG compliant)

Image size (pixels) •16M (High image quality) [4608 × 3456P]

•16M [4608 × 3456]

•8M [3264 × 2448]

•4M [2272 × 1704]

•2M [1600 × 1200]

•VGA [640 × 480]

•16:9 [4608 × 2592]

Specifications

F14

Technical Notes and Index

ISO sensitivity (Standard

output sensitivity)

•ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200

•Auto (auto gain from ISO 80 to 1600)

•Fixed range auto (ISO 80 to 400, 80 to 800)

Exposure

Metering 256-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than

2×), spot (digital zoom 2× or more)

Exposure control Programmed auto exposure with motion detection and

exposure compensation

(–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)

Shutter Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter

Speed 1/2000–1 s

4 s (when scene mode is set to Fireworks show)

Aperture Electronically-controlled ND filter (–3.3 AV) selection

Range 2 steps (f/3.5 and f/11.5 [W])

Self-timer Can be selected from 10 and 2 second duration

Built-in flash

Range (approx.)

(ISO sensitivity:

Auto

)

[W]: 0.5 to 4.5 m (1 ft 8 in. to 14 ft)

[T]: 0.5 to 2.4m (1ft 8in. to 7ft 10in.)

Flash control TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes

Interface Hi-Speed USB

Data Transfer Protocol MTP, PTP

Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL

I/O terminal Audio video output/digital I/O (USB)

Supported languages Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish,

Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi,

Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian,

Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian,

Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese

Power sources One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 (included)

AC Adapter EH-62G (available separately)

Charging time Approx. 2 hours and 30 minutes (when using Charging AC

Adapter EH-69P and when no charge remains)

Battery life

(EN-EL19)

Still images*: Approx. 180 shots

Movies: Approx. 1 h 15 min (HD 720p (1280×720)). (Each

movie is limited to a file size of 2 GB and a movie length of

29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the

memory card for longer recording.)

Tripod socket 1/4 (ISO 1222)

Dimensions

(W × H × D)

Approx. 95.5 × 58.9 × 20.8 mm (3.8 × 2.4 × 0.9 in.) (excluding

projections)

Specifications

F15

Technical Notes and Index

•Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 operated at an ambient temperature of

25°C (77°F).

* Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life

of camera batteries. Measured at 23 (±2) °C (73 (±4) °F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash

fired with every other shot, image mode set to P4608×3456. Battery life may vary

depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed.

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19

Charging AC Adapter EH-69P

BSpecifications

Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product

and its specifications are subject to change without notice.

Weight Approx. 139 g (5.0 oz) (with battery and SD memory card)

Operating environment

Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Humidity Less than 85% (no condensation)

Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Rated capacity DC 3.7 V, 700 mAh

Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Dimensions

(W × H × D) Approx. 31.5 × 39.5 × 6 mm (1.3 × 1.6 × 0.3 in.) (excluding

projections)

Weight Approx. 14.5 g (0.5 oz) (excluding battery case)

Rated input AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.068–0.042 A

Rated output DC 5.0 V, 550 mA

Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Dimensions

(W × H × D)

Approx. 55 × 22 × 54 mm (2.2 × 0.9 × 2.2 in.) (excluding plug

adapter)

For Argentina: Approx. 55 × 59 × 63 mm (2.2 × 2.4 × 2.5 in.)

For Korea: Approx. 55 × 59 × 66.5 mm (2.2 × 2.4 × 2.7 in.)

Weight Approx. 55 g (2.0 oz) (excluding plug adapter)

For Argentina and Korea: Approx. 80 g (2.9 oz)

Specifications

F16

Technical Notes and Index

Supported Standards

•DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital

camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera.

•DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows

images to be printed from print orders stored on memory card.

•Exif version 2.3: This camera supports Exchangeable image file format (Exif)

version 2.3 for digital still cameras, a standard that allows information stored

with photographs to be used for optimal color reproduction when images are

output from Exif-compliant printers.

•PictBridge: A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and

printer industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer

without connecting the camera to a computer.

F17

Technical Notes and Index

Index

Symbols

A Auto mode 22, 26, 38

C Scene mode 41

R Special effects mode 50

F Smart portrait mode 51

c Playback mode 32, 72

h Favorite pictures mode 72, E5

F Auto sort mode 72, E9

C List by date mode 72, E11

z Setup menu 88, E64

g (Telephoto) 2, 29

f (Wide-angle) 2, 29

i Playback zoom 2, 33

h Thumbnail playback 2, 33

A Shooting mode button 3, 10, 26

c Playback button 3, 10, 32

b (e movie-record) button 3, 82

d Menu tab 11, 12

H Exit icon 11

J Return icon 12

R E4

AC adapter 19, E87

AF area 6, 30, 68

AF assist 89, E73

Album 72, E6

adding images to 75, E5

removing images from 75, E7

Aperture 30

Audio/video cable 76, E27

Audio/video-in jack 76, E27

Auto flash 56

Auto off 89, E75

Auto shooting menu 39

Autofocus 60

AVI E86

Back light o 48

Battery ii, 16, 18, 25, E87

Battery chamber 3

Battery charger 19, E87

Battery latch 3, 16

Battery level 22

Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover

3, 16, 20

Beach Z 45

Black and white copy n 47

Blink proof 53, E48

Blink warning 90, E80

Brightness 88, E68

BSS (Best Shot Selector) 39, 47, E43

Built-in microphone 2

Button sound 89, E74

Charge by computer 90, E78

Charge lamp 19, E79

Charging AC Adapter ii, 18, E87

Close-up k 46

Cloudy E44

Compression ratio 64

Computer 76, 79

Connector cover 3

Continuous 39, E43

Copying images 75, E60

Crop 33, E25

Date format 24, 88, E65

Daylight E44

Daylight saving time 25, 88, E66

Delete 34, E59

Digital zoom 29, 89, E73

Direct print 76, E29

D-Lighting 75, E18

Index

F18

Technical Notes and Index

DPOF F16

DPOF print E34

Drag 4

Drag and drop 4

Draw A 47, E2

DSCN E86

Dusk/dawn i 45

EH-69P ii, 18, E87

EN-EL19 ii, 16, 18, E87

Exposure compensation 61

Extension E86

Eye-Fi upload 90, E82

Eyelet for camera strap 2

Face detection 28, 68

File names E86

Fill flash 56

Filter effects 75, E21

Fireworks show m 47

Firmware version 90, E85

Fixed range auto E42

Flash 2, 54

Flash lamp 3, 55

Flash mode 55

Flash off 56

Fluorescent E44

Focus 13, 30

Focus indicator 30

Folder names E86

Food u 46

Format 20, 89, E76

Format internal memory 89, E76

Format memory card 20, 89, E76

FSCN E86

Full-frame playback 32

Full-time AF 85, E62

Glamour retouch 75, E23

HD 720p 85, E62

Help 41

High key G 50

High-contrast monochrome F 50

Identifier E86

Image mode 64, 65

Image review E68

Image size 64

Imprinting date and time 25, E56

Incandescent E44

Internal memory 6, 22, 82

ISO sensitivity 39, E42

JPG E86

Landscape c 43

Language 90, E77

Lens 2, F13

Lens cover 2

Low key H 50

Macro mode 59

Memory card 20, 21

Memory card slot 3, 20

Monitor 3, 6, F5

Monitor settings 88, E68

Motion detection 89, E72

Movie AF mode 85, E62

Movie length 82, 84

Movie menu 85, E62

Movie options 85, E62

Movie playback 86

Movie recording 82

MSCN E86

Index

F19

Technical Notes and Index

Multi-shot 16 39, E43

Museum l 47

Night landscape j 46

Night portrait e 44

Nikon Transfer 2 78, 80

Nostalgic sepia P 50

Number of exposures remaining 22, 65

Optical zoom 29

Optional accessories E87

Paint 75, E14

Panorama assist U 48, E3

Panorama Maker 6 48, 78, E4

Paper size E31, E32

Party/indoor f 44

Perspective control 75, E20

Pet portrait auto release 49

Pet portrait O 49

PictBridge 76, E29, F16

Playback 32, 86, E59

Playback menu 75, E49

Portrait b 43

Power 22, 23, 24

Power switch/power-on lamp 2, 22, 23

Preset manual E45

Press halfway 13, 30

Print 75, 76, E31, E32

Print date 25, 88, E70

Print order 75, E53

Printer 76, E29

Protect 75, E51

Quick retouch 75, E17

QVGA E62

Rating 9, 74

Rechargeable battery E87

Rechargeable Li-ion battery ii, 16, 18,

E87

Red-eye reduction 56

Remaining recording time 84

Reset all 90, E83

Retouch 75, E12

Rotate image 75, E57

RSCN E86

Scene auto selector x 43

Scene Effect 42

Scene mode 41, 43

Selective color I 50

Self-timer 2, 57

Self-timer lamp 52, 58

Setting the date and time 24, 88,

E65

Setup menu 88, E64

Shooting 22, 28, 30

Shooting menu 38, E35

Shooting mode 10, 26

Shutter sound 89, E74

Shutter speed 30

Shutter-release button 2, 13, 30

Single 39, E43

Single AF 85, E62

Skin softening 53, 70, E47

Slide show 75, E49

Slow Sync 56

Small picture 75, E24

Smart portrait menu 53

Smart portrait mode 51

Smile Timer 53, E48

Snow z 45

Soft O 50

Sound settings 89, E74

Speaker 3

Index

F20

Technical Notes and Index

Sports d 44

SSCN E86

Strap 13

Stretch 75, E19

Stylus 5

Subject tracking 39, E38

Sunset h 45

Tap 4

Telephoto 29

Televisions 76, E27

Time zone 24, 88, E65, E67

Time zone and date 24, 88, E65

Touch AF/AE 39, E40

Touch shooting 39, E35

Touch shutter 39, E36

Tripod socket 3, F14

TV E27

USB cable ii, 18, 76, 79, E30,

E87

USB/audio/video output connector 18,

76, E27, E30

VGA 84, E62

Vibration reduction 89, E71

Video mode 90, E77

ViewNX 2 77

Voice memo 75, E58

Volume 86, E59

WAV E86

Welcome screen 88, E64

White balance 39, E44

Wide-angle 29

Wind noise reduction 85, E63

Zoom 29

Zoom control 2, 29

F21

F22

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