Nikon 3142EB Digital Camera with 802.11b/g Transmitter User Manual 1 of 8

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Trademark InformationMacintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. ImageLink and the Im-ageLink print system logo are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. Pictmotion is powered by muvee Technologies. PictBridge is a trademark. D-Lighting technology is provided by Apical Limited. Face-priority AF technology is provided by Identix®. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
iSymbols and ConventionsTo make it easier to fi nd the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the cam-era.This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use to prevent dam-age to the camera.This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera.This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide. Memory CardsPictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on removable memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and delete, play-back, and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card. The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or used to store, delete, or view pic-tures.IntroductionScene and Scene Assist ModesBasic Photography and PlaybackConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersFirst StepsViewing Pictures on the CameraMoviesVoice RecordingsCamera ControlsMenu GuideTechnical NotesWireless Transfer and Printing
iiTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product to prevent possible injury.WARNINGS Turn off in the event of malfunctionShould you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or AC adapt-er, unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Do not disassembleTouching the internal parts of the camera or AC adapter could result in injury. Re-pairs should be performed only by quali-fi ed technicians. Should the camera or AC adapter break open as the result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the prod-uct and / or removing the battery. Do not use the camera or AC adapter in the pres-ence of fl ammable gasDo not use electronic equipment in the presence of fl ammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fi re. Handle the camera strap with careNever place the strap around the neck of an infant or child. Keep out of reach of childrenParticular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the batteries or other small parts into their mouths. Observe caution when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precau-tions when handling batteries for use in this product:• Before replacing the battery, turn the prod-uct off . If you are using the AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.• Use only rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 lith-ium-ion batteries (supplied). Charge the battery either by inserting it in the camera and connecting the supplied AC adapter, or by inserting it in a MH-62 battery charger (available separately).• When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards.• Do not short or disassemble batteries.• Do not expose batteries to fl ame or to ex-cessive heat.• Do not immerse in or expose to water.• Replace the terminal cover when trans-porting the battery. Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.• Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the prod-uct, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains.• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.• If liquid from damaged batteries comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immedi-ately with plenty of water. For Your Safety
iii Observe the following precautions when handling the AC adapter• Use only adapters designated for use with this product.• Keep dry. Failure to observe this precau-tion could result in fi re or electric shock.• Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Con-tinued use could result in fi re.• Do not handle the power cable or go near the adapter during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the power cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to heat or fl ame. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon-authorized service representative for in-spection. Failure to observe these precau-tions could result in fi re or electric shock.• Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this pre-caution could result in electric shock. Follow the instructions of hospital and airline per-sonnelThis device emits radio frequency radiation that could interfere with medical or naviga-tional equipment. Do not use this device in a hospital or on board an airplane without fi rst obtaining the permission of hospital or airline staff . Use appropriate cablesWhen connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to main-tain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with careBe careful that your fi ngers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts. CD-ROMsThe CD-ROMs supplied with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or dam-age the equipment. Observe caution when operating the fl ashUsing the fl ash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if pho-tographing infants, when the fl ash should be no less than one meter (39 in.) from the subject. Do not fi re the fl ash while it is touching a person or objectSuch use can result in the person being burned, and / or their clothes igniting from the heat of the fl ash. Avoid contact with liquid crystalShould the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the mon-itor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
ivNoticesThis product, which contains encryption software developed in the United States, is controlled by the United States Export Administration Regulations and may not be exported or re-exported to any country to which the United States embargoes goods. As of November 2005 the following coun-tries were subject to embargo: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Libya, Sudan, and Syria.Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of ConformityThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation of the device is subject to the fol-lowing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Products that contain a radio transmitter are la-beled with FCC ID and may also carry the FCC logo.• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, tran-scribed, 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 specifi -cations of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.• While every eff ort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is ac-curate 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).COOLPIX S6FCC Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de-vice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable pro-tection against harmful interference in a resi-dential 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 encour-aged 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 equip-ment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cir-cuit diff erent from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / television technician for help.FCC Radiation Exposure StatementThe available scientifi c evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with us-ing low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless de-vices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health eff ects (by heating tissue), exposure to low-level RF that does not produce heating eff ects causes no known adverse health eff ects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological eff ects. Some studies have suggested that some biological eff ects might occur, but such fi ndings have not been confi rmed by ad-
vditional research. Digital Camera (COOLPIX S6) has been tested and found to comply with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncon-trolled equipment and meets the FCC radio fre-quency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. The maximum SAR levels tested for Digital Camera (COOLPIX S6) has been show to be 0.094 W/kg at Body.This device should not be co-located or oper-ated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.CAUTIONSModifi cationsThe FCC requires the user to be notifi ed that any changes or modifi cations made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Cor-poration may void the user’s authority to oper-ate the equipment.Interface CablesUse the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.Notice for customers in the State of CaliforniaWARNING: 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 York11747-3064, U.S.A.Tel.: 631-547-4200Notice for Customers in CanadaCAUTIONThis class B digital apparatus meets all require-ments of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.ATTENTIONCet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le maté-riel brouilleur du Canada.RSS-210 14. Exposure of Humans to RF FieldsThe installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF fi eld in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s websitewww.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpbDisposing of Data Storage DevicesPlease 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 fi les can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially re-sulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the welcome screen. Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to prop-erty when physically destroying data storage devices.RSS-GEN Exposure of Humans to RF Fields
vi• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproducedDo not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local govern-ment bonds, even if such copies or reproduc-tions are stamped “Sample.”The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a for-eign country is prohibited.Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduc-tion 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 certifi ed documents stipulated by law is prohibited.• Cautions on certain copies and reproductionsThe government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certifi cates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, ex-cept when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports is-sued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.• Comply with copyright noticesThe copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paint-ings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal cop-ies or to infringe copyright laws.Symbol for Separate Collection in European CountriesThis 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.Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or ReproductionNote that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.
viiTable of ContentsFor Your Safety .............................................................................................................................................. iiNotices ............................................................................................................................................................ ivIntroduction 1Parts of the Camera ..................................................................................................................................... 2The Monitor ...................................................................................................................................................6The COOL-STATION and AC Adapter ..................................................................................................... 8First Steps 10Inserting the Battery .................................................................................................................................10Charging the Battery ................................................................................................................................11Inserting Memory Cards ..........................................................................................................................12Camera Operations 14Turning the Camera on and Off ............................................................................................................14Zoom ..............................................................................................................................................................15Focus and Shutter Release ......................................................................................................................16Using Menus ................................................................................................................................................17Basic Photography and Playback 18 Mode .........................................................................................................................................................18Viewing Pictures .........................................................................................................................................19Using the Flash ...........................................................................................................................................20Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer .....................................................................................................22Macro Close-up Mode ..............................................................................................................................23One-Touch Portrait Mode .......................................................................................................................24Scene and Scene Assist Modes 26Scene Mode .................................................................................................................................................26Scene Assist Mode .....................................................................................................................................32Movies 35Recording Movies ......................................................................................................................................35The Movie Menu ........................................................................................................................................36Movie Playback ...........................................................................................................................................37Voice Recordings 38Viewing Pictures on the Camera 41Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ............................................................................................41Deleting Pictures ...............................................................................................................................................................41Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ..................................................................................................................42Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting ..............................................................................................................................43Voice Memos: Recording and Playback ..............................................................................................................44Viewing Pictures by Date .............................................................................................................................................45Pictmotion by muvee ....................................................................................................................................................48
viiiConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 52Viewing Pictures on TV ............................................................................................................................52Viewing Pictures on a Computer ..........................................................................................................52Printing Pictures .........................................................................................................................................55Wireless Transfer and Printing 00Connecting to a Wireless Network ......................................................................................................00Wireless Transfer .........................................................................................................................................00Wireless Printing .........................................................................................................................................00Menu Guide 61Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu .............................................................................................61Image Mode ........................................................................................................................................................................61White Balance .....................................................................................................................................................................62Exp. +/– ...................................................................................................................................................................................63Continuous ...........................................................................................................................................................................63Best Shot Selector (BSS) ................................................................................................................................................65ISO Sensitivity ......................................................................................................................................................................65Color Options ......................................................................................................................................................................66AF-Area Mode .....................................................................................................................................................................66Playback Options: The Playback Menu ..............................................................................................67Print Set ...................................................................................................................................................................................67Slide Show .............................................................................................................................................................................68Delete .......................................................................................................................................................................................68Protect .....................................................................................................................................................................................68Transfer Marking ................................................................................................................................................................68Small Pic. .................................................................................................................................................................................69Copy ..........................................................................................................................................................................................69Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu ................................................................................................70Menus ......................................................................................................................................................................................70Quick Startup .......................................................................................................................................................................70Welcome Screen ...............................................................................................................................................................71Date ...........................................................................................................................................................................................71Monitor Settings ................................................................................................................................................................73Date Imprint .........................................................................................................................................................................74AF Assist ..................................................................................................................................................................................75Sound Settings ...................................................................................................................................................................75Blur Warning ........................................................................................................................................................................75Auto Off ..................................................................................................................................................................................75Format Memory/ Format Card .................................................................................................................................76Language ...............................................................................................................................................................................76Interface ..................................................................................................................................................................................76Reset all ...................................................................................................................................................................................76Firmware Version ...............................................................................................................................................................76
ixTechnical Notes 77Optional Accessories ................................................................................................................................77Caring for the Camera ..............................................................................................................................78Error Messages ............................................................................................................................................80Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................................83Appendix ......................................................................................................................................................86Specifi cations ..............................................................................................................................................91Index ...............................................................................................................................................................94
xUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesNikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex elec-tronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, bat-teries, and AC adapters) certifi ed by Nikon specifi cally for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.EN-EL8 rechargeable battery * Holographic seal: Identifi es this device as an authentic Nikon product.
1IntroductionIntroductionThank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S6 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from the cam era, and keep them where they will be read by all those who use the product. Before Taking Important PicturesBefore taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the cam-era 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 profi ts that may result from product malfunction. Life-Long LearningAs part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing prod uct sup port and ed u -ca tion, con tin u al ly-updated information is avail able on-line at the following sites:• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product in for ma tion, tips, an swers to fre- quent ly-asked ques tions (FAQs), and gen er al advice on digital imaging and pho tog ra phy. Ad- di tion al information may be available from the Nikon rep re sen ta tive in your area. See the URL below for contact in for ma tion:http://nikonimaging.com/
2IntroductionParts of the CameraEyelet forcamera strapSelf-timer lamp ( 22)AF-assist illuminator (LED; 21)Built-in fl ash ( 20)Lens ( 79)Lens cover closedLens coverPower switch( 14) Shutter-release button ( 16)Power-on lamp ( 14)Speaker ( 37, 39, 44, 49, 51)Microphone ( 35, 38, 44) (One-touch portrait) button ( 24).See also (D-lighting; 43)Zoom control ( 15). See also:• (thumbnail playback): 41• (playback zoom): 42• (help): 17Wireless LED ( 00)
3IntroductionAttach the strap as shown at right.Attaching the Camera Strap (shooting/playback)button ( 19, 41)Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover ( 10, 12)Indicator lamp ( 11, 16, 36, 38, 64)Flash lamp ( 20) (delete) button( 19, 41, 42)Rotary multi selector( 4, 17) (mode) button ( 5, 17) (menu) button ( 17, 61, 67, 70)Monitor ( 6–7, 78, 79)Battery chamber ( 10)Memory card slot ( 12)Tripod socketMulti connector ( 8, 52, 53, 56, 60)Battery latch ( 10) (center) button ( 4, 17) (transfer) button ( 53)ቤቤቢቢባባ
4IntroductionThe rotary multi selector is used to navigate the camera menus. Rotate in either direction to highlight items and press the center ( ) to select. To cancel and return to the previous menu, press the rotary multi selector to the left.The Rotary Multi SelectorRotate: highlight Press center ( ): select Press left: cancelItems can also be highlighted by pressing the rotary multi selector up, down, left, or right.For help on the current menu or menu item, press the zoom control to T ( ; 17).Menu HelpPress up or down Press right
5IntroductionShooting ModesScene ( 26)Voice recording ( 38)Movie ( 35)Scene assist ( 32)Auto ( 18)Wireless ( 00)Pressing the button during shooting or playback displays a mode-selection menu ( 17).The (Mode) ButtonPlayback ModesPictmotion ( 48)List by date ( 46)Voice playback ( 39)Calendar ( 45)Playback ( 41)
6IntroductionThe MonitorThe following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings):ShootingPlayback01.01.200601.01.200601.01.200600:0000:0000:00100NIKON100NIKON100NIKON9999.JPG9999.JPG9999.JPG99999999/999999999999/9999412356791011121318171615148StartStartStart
7Introduction 1 Shooting mode ..............................5, 18, 26, 35 2 Exposure lock .......................................................29 3 Macro close-up mode ............................23, 28 4 Zoom indicator ............................................15, 23 5 Focus indicator ....................................................16 6 Flash mode ............................................................20 7 Camera shake icon ............................................21 8 Internal memory / memor y cardindicator ...................................................................14 9 Battery level indicator .....................................14 10 Sensitivity ........................................................ 21, 65 11 Electronic VR indicator ....................................37 12 Self-timer indicator/count down .............22 13 “Date not set” indicator ..................................80 14 Time zone indicator ..........................................71 15 Date imprint / date counter .......................... 74 16 Number of exposuresremaining .......................................................14, 88Movie length ................................................35, 88 17 Focus areas .....................................................16, 66 18 Image mode .........................................................61 19 Exposure compensation ...............25, 31, 63 20 Color option ..........................................................66 21 White balance ......................................................62 22 Best Shot Selector (BSS) .................................65 23 Continuous shooting mode .......................63 1 Current folder * ......................................................89 2 File number and type * .....................................89 3 Internal memory / memor y cardindicator ...................................................................14 4 Battery level indicator .....................................14 5 Volume indicator ................................37, 39, 44 6 Voice memo recording guide ....................44 7 Voice memo playback guide ......................44 8 Current frame number / total number of framesMovie length ........................................................37 9 D-Lighting icon ...................................................43 10 Movie playback indicator ..............................37 11 Image mode .........................................................61 12 Movie indicator ...................................................37 13 Small picture indicator ...................................69 14 Protect icon ...........................................................68 15 Print icon .................................................................59 16 Transfer icon ..........................................53, 68, 76 17 Time of recording * .............................................71 18 Date of recording * ..............................................71* Display diff ers in calendar and list-by-date modes ( 47).
8IntroductionThe COOL-STATION and AC AdapterThe COOL-STATIONThe supplied MV-15 COOL-STATION can be used to:Audio / video connector (A / V out; 52)DC-IN connector ( 9)USB connector ( 53, 56)Camera connector• Charge the camera battery ( 11)• View pictures on a television ( 52)• Copy pictures to a computer ( 52)• Print pictures via direct USB connec-tion ( 55)Placing the Camera in the COOL-STATION Removing the CameraThe multi connector should be fully inserted in the COOL-STATION camera connector as shown.Remove the camera as shown.
9IntroductionThe AC AdapterThe supplied EH-64 AC adapter can charge the battery in the camera ( 11) or power the camera for playback, data transfer, or printing (do not use any other make or model of AC adapter; failure to observe this precaution could result in fi re or product malfunction). Connect the power cord (ቢቢ) and plug the adapter into the COOL-STATION or camera (ባባ), making sure the plugs are in the correct orienta-tion. Plug the adapter in (ቤቤ) and check that the power lamp is lit (ብብ).COOL-STATIONCameraቢቢባባቤቤብብ The EH-64 AC AdapterThe supplied power cord is intended solely for use with the EH-64 and is for domestic use only. It may be necessary to purchase another cable for use abroad; consult with a local Nikon-authorized retailer or service representative.
10First StepsFirst StepsInserting the BatteryThe camera uses a rechargeable EN-EL8 Li-ion battery (supplied).1 Turn the camera off If the power-on lamp is lit, press the power switch to turn the camera off .2 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover3 Insert the batteryThe orange battery latch is pushed aside as the battery is inserted. The battery is fully inserted when the latch clicks back into place. Inserting the BatteryInserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Check to be sure the battery is in the correct orientation.4 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover BatteriesRead and follow the warnings and cautions on pages ii–iii and 79 of this manual. Removing the BatteryTurn the camera off before removing or inserting batteries. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and slide the battery latch in the direction shown. The battery can then be removed by hand. Note that the bat-tery may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery.ᕡᕡᕢᕢᕡᕡᕢᕢ
11First StepsCharging the BatteryCharge the battery before fi rst use or when the battery is running low.2 Connect the AC adapterConnect the AC adapter directly to the camera or place the camera in the COOL-STATION and connect the AC adapter ( 9).1 Turn the camera off If the power-on lamp is lit, press the power switch to turn the camera off .3 Charge the batteryThe indicator lamp next to the camera monitor will blink green as the battery charges. (If the lamp fl ickers rapidly, the camera is not correctly inserted or the battery is faulty. Reinsert the cam-era or replace the battery.)Charging is complete when the indicator lamp stops blinking (a fully exhausted battery will re-charge in about two hours). Remove the cam-era from the COOL-STATION and unplug the AC adapter. The MH-62 Battery ChargerThe battery can also be charged using the optional MH-62 battery charger ( 77).
12First Steps2 Insert the memory cardOpen the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and slide the memory card in until it clicks into place. Close the memory card slot cover. Inserting Memory CardsCheck to be sure the card is in the correct orientation. Inserting the card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card.3 Press the power switch to turn the camera onIf no message is displayed in the monitor, the camera is ready for use.If the message shown at right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use. Note that formatting permanently deletes all pic-tures and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before beginning formatting.To begin formatting, rotate the rotary multi selector to highlight Ye s and then press the button. Do not turn the camera off or remove the batteries or memory card until formatting is complete.CARD IS NOT FORMATTEDFormatNoConfirm1 Turn the camera off If the power-on lamp is lit, press the power switch to turn the camera off .Inserting Memory CardsPictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 22 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards ( 77). Internal memory is used for recording and deleting pictures only if no memory card is inserted. To insert a memory card:
13First Steps Removing Memory CardsBefore removing memory cards, turn the camera off and con-fi rm that the power-on and indicator lamps are off . Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in to partially eject the card. The card can then be removed by hand. The Write Protect SwitchSD cards are equipped with a write protect switch. Pictures can not be recorded or deleted and the memory card can not be formatted when this switch is in the “lock” position.Write protect switchᕡᕡᕢᕢ
14Camera OperationsCamera OperationsTurning the Camera on and Off To turn the camera on, press the power switch. The power-on lamp will light…To turn the camera off , press the power switch and wait for the power-on lamp to turn off . Turning the Camera on (Playback Mode)If the button is pressed for about a second when the camera is off , the camera will turn on in playback mode ( 41). Auto Power off (Stand-by Mode)In shooting mode, the monitor will dim to reduce the drain on the battery if no operations are performed for about fi ve seconds. The monitor will brighten when camera controls are used. At default settings, the monitor will turn off altogether if no operations are performed for about a minute during shooting and playback (stand-by mode; 75). The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for another three minutes.…and the monitor will turn on.Power switchPower-on lampOn Camera on.Blinks Monitor has turned off to save power (see below).Flickers Battery exhausted. Recharge or change battery.Off Camera off .Internal memory/memory card indicator ( 12)Pictures will be recorded to internal memory.Pictures will be recorded to memory card.Shooting mode ( 5, 18, 26, 32, 35)Number of exposures remaining ( 88)Image mode ( 61) Flash mode ( 20)Battery indicatorNO ICON Battery fully charged.Low battery; prepare to recharge or change battery.WARNING!! BATTERY EXHAUSTED Battery exhausted. Recharge or change battery.
15Camera OperationsZoomThe zoom control is used to frame subjects in the mon-itor. Select W to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame. Select T to zoom in up to 3 × so that the subject fi lls a larger area of the frame. The amount of zoom is displayed in the monitor.Zoom out Zoom inIndicator is displayed when zoom control is pressedOptical zoom (up to 3 ×) Indicator turns yellow when digital zoom is in eff ectHolding the control to T for about two seconds at 3 × zoom will trigger digital zoom, allowing the subject to be magnifi ed up to 4 × more, for a total of magnifi cation of 12 ×. Digital ZoomUnlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of detail visible in the picture. Instead, details visible at 3 × zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image.
16Camera Operations1 Focus: Press the shutter-release button halfway. If the camera is able to focus on the subject in the focus area at the center of the frame, the focus (AF●) indicator and focus area will be displayed in green. If they blink red, the camera was unable to focus. Change the composition and try again.2 Shoot: Gently press the shutter release button the rest of the way down (moving the camera when re-leasing the shutter may result in blurred pictures). The fl ash may fi re if the subject is poorly lit.Focus and Shutter ReleaseThe camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. First, lightly press the shutter-release button about halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Once the camera has focused, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and take a picture. During RecordingWhile pictures are being recorded, the or icon will blink and the indicator lamp will blink green. Removing memory cards or batteries while these indicators are blinking or the (wait) icon is displayed could aff ect pictures or damage the camera or card.
17Camera OperationsUsing MenusTo make a selection from the shooting or playback menus, press the button and follow the steps below:2Display sub-menu. ** In some cases, menu items can also be selected by pressing rotary multi selector to right.To make a selection from the shooting or playback mode menus, press the button and follow the steps below:4Select and exit to previous menu. *1Highlight menu item.3Highlight option.For help on the current menu, press the zoom control to T (). Press the button to display the options for the se-lected item. To return to the original menu, press the zoom control to T ( ), or press the button to return to shoot-ing or playback.Lost?2Exit to highlighted mode.1Highlight mode.
18Basic Photography and PlaybackBasic Photography and Playback ModeThis section describes how to take pictures in (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for fi rst-time users of digital cameras.1Turn the camera on. *2Display shooting mode menu.3Highlight .4Select and exit to mode.5Frame subject in center focus area.6Focus.7Take picture. If lighting is poor, AF-assist il-luminator may light when camera focuses and fl ash may fi re when picture is taken ( 20, 21).Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fi n-gers and other objects away from the lens, fl ash, self-timer lamp, and microphone.Holding the Camera* If is displayed in monitor, camera is already in mode. Proceed to Step 5.
19Basic Photography and PlaybackViewing PicturesPress the button to display a picture in the moni-tor (if the picture was taken with the camera rotated 90 °, it will be displayed in “tall” orientation). Use the rotary multi selector to view additional pictures: rotate the rotary multi selector clockwise to view pictures in the order recorded, counter-clockwise to view pictures in reverse order. Rotate quickly to scroll rapidly to the desired picture. Pictures may be displayed briefl y at low resolution while being read from memory.Press the button again to return to shooting mode.Deleting Unwanted PicturesTo delete the picture currently displayed in the moni-tor, press the button. A confi rmation dialog will be displayed; highlight one of the following options and press the button:• No: Exit without deleting the picture.• Yes: Delete the picture.Erase image (s)?Erase image (s)?Erase image (s)?ConfirmConfirmConfirmNoYesYesYes The Rotary Multi SelectorAs an alternative to rotating the rotary multi selector, press the rotary multi selector down or right to view pictures in the order recorded, up or left to view pictures in reverse order. Keep pressed to scroll rapidly to the desired picture.To delete the most recent picture, press the button while the camera is in shooting mode. A confi rmation dialog will be displayed; highlight Yes and press to delete the last shot taken.Deleting the Last Shot
20Basic Photography and PlaybackUsing the FlashThe fl ash has a range of 0.3–2.6 m (1 ft.–8 ft. 6 in.) when the camera is zoomed all the way out. The range at maximum zoom is 0.3–1.4 m (1 ft.–4 ft. 7 in.). The following fl ash modes are available:Mode DescriptionAuto Flash fi res automatically when lighting is poor.Auto with red-eye reduction Reduces “red eye” in portraits (see following page).Flash Cancel (off ) Flash will not fi re even when lighting is poor.Anytime Flash(fi ll fl ash)Flash fi res whenever picture is taken. Use to “fi ll-in” (illuminate) shad-ows and back-lit subjects.Slow sync Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim light.3Make selection (to exit without changing mode, wait fi ve seconds). Selection is shown by icon in display. Selection for mode is stored in memory even when camera is off .2ConfirmConfirmConfirmFlashHighlight mode.1ConfirmConfirmConfirmFlashDisplay fl ash-mode menu.The fl ash lamp shows fl ash status when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.• On (red): Flash will fi re when picture is taken• Blinks red: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try again.• Off : Flash off or not required.The Flash Lamp

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