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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.

Symbols and Conventions

To 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 Cards

Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the

camera’s internal memory or on removable memory

cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures

will be stored on the memory card and delete, 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.

Introduction

Scene and Scene Assist

Modes

Basic Photography and

Playback

Connecting to Televisions,

Computers, and Printers

First Steps

Viewing Pictures on the

Camera

Movies

Voice Recordings

Camera Controls

Menu Guide

Technical Notes

Wireless Transfer and

Printing

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read

the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep

these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in

this section are indicated by the following symbol:

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

product to prevent possible injury.

WARNINGS

Turn oﬀ in the event of malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual

smell coming from the camera or AC 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 disassemble

Touching 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 gas

Do 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 care

Never place the strap around the neck of

an infant or child.

Keep out of reach of children

Particular care should be taken to prevent

infants from putting the batteries or other

small parts into their mouths.

Observe caution when handling batteries

Batteries may leak or explode if improperly

handled. Observe the following 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-

sonnel

This 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 cables

When 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 care

Be careful that your ﬁ ngers or other objects

are not pinched by the lens cover or other

moving parts.

CD-ROMs

The CD-ROMs supplied with this device

should not be played back on audio CD

equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio

CD player could cause hearing loss or dam-

age the equipment.

Observe caution when operating the ﬂ ash

Using 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 object

Such use can result in the person being

burned, and / or their clothes igniting from

the heat of the ﬂ ash.

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

Should the monitor break, care should be

taken to avoid injury due to broken glass

and to prevent liquid crystal from the mon-

itor touching the skin or entering the eyes

or mouth.

Notices

This product, which contains encryption software developed in the United States, is controlled by

the United States Export Administration Regulations and may not be exported or re-exported to any

country to which the United States embargoes goods. As of November 2005 the following 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 Conformity

This 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 S6

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This 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 Statement

The 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-

ditional 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.

CAUTIONS

Modiﬁ cations

The 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 Cables

Use the interface cables sold or provided by

Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface

cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of

the FCC rules.

Notice for customers in the State of California

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will

expose you to lead, a chemical known to the

State of California to cause birth defects or other

reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Nikon Inc.,

1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York

11747-3064, U.S.A.

Tel.: 631-547-4200

Notice for Customers in Canada

CAUTION

This class B digital apparatus meets all require-

ments of the Canadian Interference Causing

Equipment Regulations.

ATTENTION

Cet 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 Fields

The 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 website

www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb

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 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

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced

Do 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 reproductions

The 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 notices

The 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 Countries

This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point.

Do not dispose of as household waste.

• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste

management.

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by

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

vii

Table of Contents

For Your Safety .............................................................................................................................................. ii

Notices ............................................................................................................................................................ iv

Introduction 1

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

The Monitor ...................................................................................................................................................6

The COOL-STATION and AC Adapter ..................................................................................................... 8

First Steps 10

Inserting the Battery .................................................................................................................................10

Charging the Battery ................................................................................................................................11

Inserting Memory Cards ..........................................................................................................................12

Camera Operations 14

Turning the Camera on and Oﬀ ............................................................................................................14

Zoom ..............................................................................................................................................................15

Focus and Shutter Release ......................................................................................................................16

Using Menus ................................................................................................................................................17

Basic Photography and Playback 18

Mode .........................................................................................................................................................18

Viewing Pictures .........................................................................................................................................19

Using the Flash ...........................................................................................................................................20

Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer .....................................................................................................22

Macro Close-up Mode ..............................................................................................................................23

One-Touch Portrait Mode .......................................................................................................................24

Scene and Scene Assist Modes 26

Scene Mode .................................................................................................................................................26

Scene Assist Mode .....................................................................................................................................32

Movies 35

Recording Movies ......................................................................................................................................35

The Movie Menu ........................................................................................................................................36

Movie Playback ...........................................................................................................................................37

Voice Recordings 38

Viewing Pictures on the Camera 41

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ............................................................................................41

Deleting Pictures ...............................................................................................................................................................41

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ..................................................................................................................42

Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting ..............................................................................................................................43

Voice Memos: Recording and Playback ..............................................................................................................44

Viewing Pictures by Date .............................................................................................................................................45

Pictmotion by muvee ....................................................................................................................................................48

viii

Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 52

Viewing Pictures on TV ............................................................................................................................52

Viewing Pictures on a Computer ..........................................................................................................52

Printing Pictures .........................................................................................................................................55

Wireless Transfer and Printing 00

Connecting to a Wireless Network ......................................................................................................00

Wireless Transfer .........................................................................................................................................00

Wireless Printing .........................................................................................................................................00

Menu Guide 61

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu .............................................................................................61

Image Mode ........................................................................................................................................................................61

White Balance .....................................................................................................................................................................62

Exp. +/– ...................................................................................................................................................................................63

Continuous ...........................................................................................................................................................................63

Best Shot Selector (BSS) ................................................................................................................................................65

ISO Sensitivity ......................................................................................................................................................................65

Color Options ......................................................................................................................................................................66

AF-Area Mode .....................................................................................................................................................................66

Playback Options: The Playback Menu ..............................................................................................67

Print Set ...................................................................................................................................................................................67

Slide Show .............................................................................................................................................................................68

Delete .......................................................................................................................................................................................68

Protect .....................................................................................................................................................................................68

Transfer Marking ................................................................................................................................................................68

Small Pic. .................................................................................................................................................................................69

Copy ..........................................................................................................................................................................................69

Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu ................................................................................................70

Menus ......................................................................................................................................................................................70

Quick Startup .......................................................................................................................................................................70

Welcome Screen ...............................................................................................................................................................71

Date ...........................................................................................................................................................................................71

Monitor Settings ................................................................................................................................................................73

Date Imprint .........................................................................................................................................................................74

AF Assist ..................................................................................................................................................................................75

Sound Settings ...................................................................................................................................................................75

Blur Warning ........................................................................................................................................................................75

Auto Oﬀ ..................................................................................................................................................................................75

Format Memory/ Format Card .................................................................................................................................76

Language ...............................................................................................................................................................................76

Interface ..................................................................................................................................................................................76

Reset all ...................................................................................................................................................................................76

Firmware Version ...............................................................................................................................................................76

Technical Notes 77

Optional Accessories ................................................................................................................................77

Caring for the Camera ..............................................................................................................................78

Error Messages ............................................................................................................................................80

Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................................................83

Appendix ......................................................................................................................................................86

Speciﬁ cations ..............................................................................................................................................91

Index ...............................................................................................................................................................94

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon 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.

Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S6 digital camera. This manual

has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera.

Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from the cam era,

and keep them where they will be read by all those who use the product.

Before Taking Important Pictures

Before 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 Learning

As 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/

Introduction

Parts of the Camera

Eyelet for

camera strap

Self-timer lamp ( 22)

AF-assist illuminator (LED; 21)Built-in ﬂ ash ( 20)

Lens ( 79)

Lens cover

closed

Lens cover

Power 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): 17

Wireless LED

( 00)

Introduction

Attach 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 socket

Multi connector ( 8, 52, 53, 56, 60)

Battery latch ( 10)

(center) button ( 4, 17)

(transfer) button ( 53)

ቤ

ቢ

ባ

Introduction

The rotary multi selector is used to navigate the camera menus. Rotate in either direction

to highlight items and press the center ( ) to select. To cancel and return to the previous

menu, press the rotary multi selector to the left.

The Rotary Multi Selector

Rotate: highlight Press center ( ): select Press left: cancel

Items 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 Help

Press up or down Press right

Introduction

Shooting Modes

Scene ( 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) Button

Playback Modes

Pictmotion ( 48)

List by date ( 46)

Voice playback ( 39)

Calendar ( 45)

Playback ( 41)

Introduction

The Monitor

The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback

(actual display varies with current camera settings):

Shooting

Playback

01.01.2006

00:00

100NIKON

9999.JPG

9999

Start

Introduction

1 Shooting mode ..............................5, 18, 26, 35

2 Exposure lock .......................................................29

3 Macro close-up mode ............................23, 28

4 Zoom indicator ............................................15, 23

5 Focus indicator ....................................................16

6 Flash mode ............................................................20

7 Camera shake icon ............................................21

8 Internal memory / memor y card

indicator ...................................................................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 exposures

remaining .......................................................14, 88

Movie 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 card

indicator ...................................................................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 frames

Movie 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).

Introduction

The COOL-STATION and AC Adapter

The COOL-STATION

The 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 Camera

The multi connector

should be fully inserted

in the COOL-STATION

camera connector as

shown.

Remove the camera

as shown.

Introduction

The AC Adapter

The supplied EH-64 AC adapter can charge the battery in the camera ( 11) or

power the camera for playback, data transfer, or printing (do not use any other

make or model of AC adapter; failure to observe this precaution could result in ﬁ re

or product malfunction). Connect the power cord (

ቢ

ቢ) and plug the adapter into

the COOL-STATION or camera (

ባ

ባ), making sure the plugs are in the correct orienta-

tion. Plug the adapter in (

ቤ

ቤ) and check that the power lamp is lit (

ብ

ብ).

COOL-STATION

Camera

ቢ

ባ

ቤ

ብ

The EH-64 AC Adapter

The 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.

First Steps

Inserting the Battery

The 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

cover

3 Insert the battery

The orange battery latch is pushed aside as the

battery is inserted. The battery is fully inserted

when the latch clicks back into place.

Inserting the Battery

Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could

damage the camera. Check to be sure the battery is in

the correct orientation.

4 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover

Batteries

Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages ii–iii and 79 of this manual.

Removing the Battery

Turn the camera oﬀ before removing or inserting batteries. To

eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/memory card

slot cover and slide the battery latch in the direction shown.

The battery can then be removed by hand. Note that the bat-

tery may become hot during use; observe due caution when

removing the battery.

ᕡ

ᕢ

ᕡ

ᕢ

First Steps

Charging the Battery

Charge the battery before ﬁ rst use or when the battery is running low.

2 Connect the AC adapter

Connect the AC adapter directly to the camera or place the camera in the

COOL-STATION and connect the AC adapter ( 9).

1 Turn the camera oﬀ

If the power-on lamp is lit, press the power switch

to turn the camera oﬀ .

3 Charge the battery

The 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 Charger

The battery can also be charged using the optional MH-62 battery charger ( 77).

First Steps

2 Insert the memory card

Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover and slide the memory card in until it clicks

into place. Close the memory card slot cover.

Inserting Memory Cards

Check to be sure the card is in the correct orientation.

Inserting the card upside down or backwards could

damage the camera or the card.

3 Press the power switch to turn the camera on

If no message is displayed in the monitor, the

camera is ready for use.

If the message shown at right is displayed, the

memory card must be formatted before use.

Note that formatting permanently deletes all 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 FORMATTED

Format

Conﬁrm

1 Turn the camera oﬀ

If the power-on lamp is lit, press the power switch

to turn the camera oﬀ .

Inserting Memory Cards

Pictures 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:

First Steps

Removing Memory Cards

Before 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 Switch

SD cards are equipped with a write protect switch. Pictures

can not be recorded or deleted and the memory card can not

be formatted when this switch is in the “lock” position.

Write protect switch

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Camera Operations

Turning 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 switch

Power-on lamp

On Camera on.

Blinks Monitor has turned oﬀ to save power (see below).

Flickers Battery exhausted. Recharge or change battery.

Oﬀ Camera oﬀ .

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 indicator

NO ICON Battery fully charged.

Low battery; prepare to recharge or change battery.

WARNING!! BATTERY

EXHAUSTED Battery exhausted. Recharge or change battery.

Camera Operations

Zoom

The 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 in

Indicator is displayed when

zoom control is pressed

Optical zoom (up to 3 ×) Indicator turns yellow when

digital zoom is in eﬀ ect

Holding 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 Zoom

Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of detail visible in the picture.

Instead, details visible at 3 × zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image.

Camera Operations

1 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 Release

The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. First, lightly press the

shutter-release button about halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Once the

camera has focused, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to

release the shutter and take a picture.

During Recording

While pictures are being recorded, the or icon will blink and the indicator lamp will blink

green. Removing memory cards or batteries while these indicators are blinking or the

(wait) icon is displayed could aﬀ ect pictures or damage the camera or card.

Camera Operations

Using Menus

To make a selection from the shooting or playback menus, press the button and

follow the steps below:

Display 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:

Select and exit to previous menu. *

Highlight menu item.

Highlight 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?

Exit to highlighted mode.

Highlight mode.

Basic Photography and Playback

Mode

This section describes how to take pictures in (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-

and-shoot” mode recommended for ﬁ rst-time users of digital cameras.

Turn the camera on. *

Display shooting mode menu.

Highlight .

Select and exit to mode.

Frame subject in center focus area.

Focus.

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.

Basic Photography and Playback

Viewing Pictures

Press 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 Pictures

To 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)?

Conﬁrm

Yes

The Rotary Multi Selector

As an alternative to rotating the rotary multi selector, press the rotary multi selector down or

right to view pictures in the order recorded, up or left to view pictures in reverse order. Keep

pressed to scroll rapidly to the desired picture.

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

Basic Photography and Playback

Using the Flash

The 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 Description

Auto 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 .

Conﬁrm

Flash

Highlight mode.

Conﬁrm

Flash

Display 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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