WARNINGS

Turn off in the event of malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the equipment to a Nikon- authorized service representative for inspection.

Do not disassemble

Touching the internal parts of the camera or AC adapter could result in injury. Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians. Should the camera or AC adapter break open as the result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery.

Do not use the camera or AC adapter in the presence of flammable gas

Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.

Handle the camera strap with care

Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child.

Keep out of reach of children

Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths.

Observe caution when handling the battery

The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product:

???Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

???Use only the batteries approved for use in this product (A14). Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.

???When charging Nikon EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, use only the specified charger and charge the batteries four at a time. When replacing the batteries with EN-MH2-B2 batteries (available separately), purchase two sets (total of four batteries).

???The EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries are for use with Nikon digital cameras only, and are compatible with COOLPIX L120.

???Insert batteries in the correct orientation.

???Do not short or disassemble the battery or attempt to remove or break the battery insulation or casing.

???Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat.

???Do not immerse in or expose to water.

???Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

???Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains.

???Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.

???If liquid from the damaged battery comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

Observe the following precautions when handling the Battery Chargers (available separately)

??? Keep Dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.

??? Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire.

??? Do not handle the power cable or go near the battery charger during lightning storms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

??? Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the power cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to heat or flame. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.

??? Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

??? Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or result in overheating or fire.

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Use appropriate cables

When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.

Handle moving parts with care

Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts.

CD-ROMs

The CD-ROMs supplied with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.

Observe caution when using the flash

Using the flash close to your subject???s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than 1 m (3 ft. 4 in.) from the subject.

Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object

Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

Turn the power off when using inside an airplane or the hospital

Turn the power off while inside the airplane during take off or landing. Follow the instructions of the hospital when using while in a hospital. The electromagnetic waves given out by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital.

Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.

Federal Communications

Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency

Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

???Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

???Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

???Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

???Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

CAUTIONS

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user???s authority to operate the equipment.

Interface Cables

Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Notice for customers in the State of California

WARNING

Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

Nikon Inc.,

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Melville, New York 11747-3064

USA

Tel: 631-547-4200

Introduction

About This Manual

Thank you for purchasing a Nikon COOLPIX L120 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.

Symbols and Conventions

To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:

Introduction

This icon marks cautions,

Binformation that should be read before use, to prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks notes, information

Cthat should be read before using the camera.

This icon marks tips, additional

Dinformation that may be helpful when using the camera.

This icon indicates that more

Ainformation is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide.

Introduction

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon???s ???Life-Long Learning??? commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites:

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

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

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

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for contact information:

http://imaging.nikon.com/

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

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

VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.

For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.

Before Taking Important Pictures

Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning correctly. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

About the Manuals

???No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon???s prior written permission.

???Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

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

???While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

Introduction

The Monitor

The following indicators may be displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings).

The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A110).

Shooting

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* The icon displayed varies with the shooting mode.

Playback

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Introduction

A(Shooting mode) Button

???Press the Abutton in playback mode to enter shooting mode.

???Press the Abutton in shooting mode to display

the shooting-mode selection menu and change the shooting mode (A33).

c(Playback) Button

??? During shooting mode, the camera enters the playback mode when the cbutton is pressed.

??? If the camera is turned off, hold down the c button to turn the camera on in playback mode.

b(eMovie-record) Button

??? Press the b(emovie-record) button in shooting mode to start recording a movie. Press the b(emovie-record) button again to stop recording.

???Press the b(emovie-record) button in playback mode to enter shooting mode.

The Multi Selector

Operate the multi selector by pressing it up (H), down (I), left (J), right (K), or by pressing the kbutton.

For Shooting

Display m(flash mode) menu (A28)/select the item above.

Display p(macro mode) menu (A51)/select the item below.

For Playback

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Display the previous image.

Display the next image.

Introduction

Tab for the menus available in the current shooting mode/ tab for playback menu

Tab for movie menu (during shooting mode)/setup menu (during playback mode)

Tab for displaying the setup menu (during shooting mode)

Kis displayed when previous menu items are available.

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance

Continuous

ISO sensitivity

Color options

Lis displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow.

2Press the multi selector Hor I

to choose an item, and then press Kor the kbutton.

To change tabs, press J(A13).

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance

Continuous

ISO sensitivity

Color options

Multi selector

Switching Between Tabs of Menu Screen

To display the tabs, press the multi selector Jwhile the menu is displayed in the following modes.

??? Easy auto mode, scene mode and smart portrait mode

About the Shutter-release Button

The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value) are set. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

While the shutter-release button is held in this position, release the shutter and take a picture by pressing the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred images.

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Press the shutter- release button halfway to set focus and exposure.

Press the shutter- release button the rest of the way down to take a picture.

Steps First

1Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out.

The camera, batteries or memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe caution when removing the batteries or memory card.

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

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Steps First

When the first time the camera is turned on, the language- selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed.

1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

The power-on lamp (green) will light, and then the monitor will turn on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on).

2Press the multi selector Hor I

to choose the desired language and press the kbutton.

3Press Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button.

To cancel the time zone and date settings, select No.

Time zone and date

Choose time zone and set date and time?

Yes

No

Cancel

4Press Jor Kto choose your home time zone (A109) and press the kbutton.

D Daylight Saving Time

If daylight saving time is in effect, press Hto enable the daylight saving time function while setting the region in step 4.

When the daylight saving time function is enabled, Wis displayed at the top of the monitor. Press Ito disable the daylight saving time function.

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6Press H, J, I, or Kto set the date and press the kbutton.

Choose an item: Press Kor J(to change between D, M,

Y, Hour, and Minute).

Edit the highlighted item: Press Hor I.

Apply the setting: Choose Minute and press the k button or K.

Date and time

Edit

Steps First

8When Easy auto mode is displayed, press the kbutton.

The camera enters shooting mode and you can take pictures in Easy auto mode (A20).

Press the multi selector Hor Ibefore pressing the k button, to switch to another shooting mode (A33).

D Print Date and Changing the Date and Time

Easy auto mode

Steps First

1Confirm the power-on lamp and the monitor are off and open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover.

Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out.

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B Formatting Memory Cards

If the message on the right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use (A117). Note that formatting

permanently deletes all images and other data on the memory

card. Be sure to make copies of any images you wish to keep before formatting the memory card.

To format the memory card, use the multi selector to select Yes and press the kbutton. To start formatting, choose Format and press the kbutton.

Card is not formatted. Format card?

Yes

No

Steps First

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1 Remove the lens cap and press the power switch to turn on the camera.

The lens extends and the monitor turns on.

Press the m(flash pop-up) button to raise the flash (A7).

Easy auto mode is set at the time of purchase. Proceed to step 4.

2 Press the Abutton.

3 Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose

Easy auto mode

GEasy auto mode and press the kbutton.

The camera enters G(easy auto) mode.

Indicators Displayed in G(Easy auto) Mode

k4320??3240.

???The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A110).

???When the monitor has turned off in standby mode to save power (the power- on lamp is blinking) (A116), press the following buttons to turn it back on.

???Power switch, shutter-release button, Abutton, or b(emovie-record) button

C Functions Available in Easy Auto Mode

???When the camera is pointed at a person???s face, the camera automatically detects the face and focuses on it (A24, 34).

???The self-timer (A31) and exposure compensation (A32) are available.

???The macro mode button (A11, 51) on the multi selector is not available. Changes to macro mode when the camera selects close-up scene mode.

???Press the dbutton to change the combination of image quality (compression) and image size in Image mode (A53).

C Note on the Flash

When the flash is lowered, the flash setting is fixed at off and Wis displayed at the top of the monitor. In situations where flash is needed, such as in dark locations or when the subject is backlit, be sure to raise the flash by hand (A7, 28).

D Notes on Vibration Reduction and Motion Detection

???See Vibration reduction (A113) or Motion detection (A114) in the setup menu (A103) for more information.

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Mode Auto Easy G

When the camera determines a scene mode, the shooting mode icon changes (A34).

When the camera detects a human face, that face will be framed by a yellow double border (AF area).

Up to 12 faces can be detected. When the camera detects more than one face, the face closest to the camera is framed by a double border and the others by single borders.

Using the Zoom

Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom.

Rotate the zoom control toward gto zoom in, increasing the size of the subject. Rotate the zoom control toward fto zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame.

???The side zoom control can be turned toward gor fto operate the zoom.

???When the camera is turned on, the zoom is at the maximum wide-angle position.

???A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom control is operated.

Zoom out Zoom in

g

Zoom in

f

Zoom out

Optical zoom Digital zoom

Digital Zoom

When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, turning and holding the zoom control or the side zoom control toward gtriggers digital zoom. Digital zoom can magnify the subject up to about 4?? beyond the magnification of the optical zoom.

Mode Auto Easy GPlayback: and Photography Basic

Auto Easy GPlayback: and Photography Basic

1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (A13), the camera sets focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value). Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

When a face is detected:

???The camera focuses on the face framed by a double border in the focus area. When the subject is in focus, the double border glows green.

When a face is not detected:

???The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. When the subject is in focus, the focus area glows green.

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Shutter speed Aperture

Mode

The camera focuses in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed when digital zoom is in effect. Once focus has been acquired, the focus indicator (A8) glows green.

While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator may blink red. This indicates that the camera is unable to focus. Modify the composition and press the shutter-release button halfway again.

2Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.

The shutter is released and the image will be saved to the memory card or internal memory.

Step 3 Focus and Shoot

B During Saving

While images are being saved, the number of exposures remaining display will blink. Do not open

the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

Removing the memory card or the battery during saving may result in loss of data or in damage to the saved data, camera or card.

B Autofocus

Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator glows green:

???Subject is very dark

???Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun is behind the subject and the subject is in deep shadow)

???No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. when the subject is wearing a white shirt and is standing in front of a white wall)

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

???Subjects with repeating patterns (window blinds, buildings with multiple rows of similarly shaped windows, etc.)

???Subject is moving rapidly

In these situations, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway again to refocus, several times if necessary. If the subject is still not in focus, select auto mode and use focus lock (A50) to take the picture by first focusing on an object that is the same distance from the camera as the desired subject.

B Note on Face Detection

See ???Notes on Face Detection??? (A34) for more information.

C AF-assist Illuminator and Flash

If the subject is dimly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (A115) may light when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and the flash (A28) may fire when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.

Mode Auto Easy GPlayback: and Photography Basic

Mode Auto Easy GPlayback: and Photography Basic

Press the cbutton.

The last image captured is displayed in full-frame playback mode.

Press the multi selector Hor Jto display the previous image. Press Ior Kto display the next image.

Images may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory.

Press the Abutton or the b(emovie-record) button to switch to shooting mode. You can also press the shutter- release button.

When Cis displayed, images saved in the internal memory are displayed. When a memory card is inserted, Cis not displayed and images saved on the memory card are displayed.

A(shooting mode)

c(playback)

The Multi Selector

Deleting Unwanted Images

1Press the lbutton to delete the image currently displayed in the

monitor.

Press the dbutton to exit without deleting the image.

and Photography Basic

3 Press Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button.

Deleted images cannot be recovered.

To cancel, press Hor Ito select No and press the k button.

Erase 1 image?

Yes

No

Mode Auto Easy GPlayback:

Mode Auto Easy GPlayback: and Photography Basic

In dark locations or when the subject is backlit, you can take pictures with flash by raising the flash.

???The flash has a range of about 0.5 to 6.0 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 19 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle position, and about 1.5 to 3.0 m (5 ft. to 9 ft. 10 in.) at the maximum telephoto zoom position.

???If the flash is raised when using easy auto mode (A20), the camera

automatically sets a flash mode according to the determined scene mode. When the flash is lowered, the flash setting changes to off and Wis displayed at the top of the monitor.

Selecting a Flash Mode

When using auto mode (A50), certain scene modes (A35), or smart portrait mode (A46), the following flash modes are available.

UAuto

Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.

VAuto with red-eye reduction

Reduces ???red-eye??? in portraits (A30).

WOff

Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.

XFill flash

Flash fires when a picture is taken. Use to ???fill-in??? (illuminate) shadows and back-lit subjects.

YSlow sync

Auto flash mode is combined with slow shutter speed. Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery.

Flash illuminates main subject; Slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim light.

1 Press the m(flash pop-up) button.

The flash pops up.

When the flash is lowered, flash mode is fixed at W(off).

2 Press m(flash mode) on the multi selector.

The flash mode menu is displayed.

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3Press the multi selector Hor Ito select a mode, and press the kbutton.

The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed.

When U(auto) is applied, Dis only displayed for a few seconds, regardless of the Photo info settings (A110).

If a setting is not applied by pressing the kbutton within a few seconds, the selection is cancelled.

Flash mode

Mode Auto Easy G

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Mode Auto Easy GPlayback: and Photography Basic

Using the Flash

B Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled (W)

???Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of camera shake. Set Vibration reduction (A113) to Off when using a tripod.

???Emay be displayed in the monitor. When Eis displayed, ISO sensitivity is automatically increased.

B Note on Using the Flash

When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in images. To reduce these reflections, set the flash to W(off) or lower the flash for shooting.

C The Flash Lamp

The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter- release button is pressed halfway.

??? On: Flash fires when picture is taken.

??? Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try again.

??? Off: Flash does not fire when a picture is taken.

If the remaining battery level is low, the monitor will turn off until the flash has finished charging.

C The Flash Mode Setting

The default setting of flash mode depends on the shooting mode (A33).

???G(easy auto) mode: UAuto

???Scene mode: The default setting depends on the scene menu (A35).

???F(smart portrait) mode: UAuto

???d(sport continuous) mode: WOff (locked)

???A(auto) mode: UAuto

Flash cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. ???Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time (A60)

When the shooting mode is A (auto) mode (A50), the changed flash setting is saved even if the camera is turned off.

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processing; in these cases, choose another flash mode and try again.

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

The self-timer is useful for self-portraits or reducing the effects of camera shake that occur when the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer, pictures are taken 10 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A113) in the setup menu (A103) to Off when using a tripod.

1 Press n(self-timer) on the multi selector.

The self-timer menu is displayed.

2 Press the multi selector Hor Ito select ON, and press the kbutton.

The self-timer icon (n10) is displayed.

If a setting is not applied by pressing the kbutton within a few seconds, the selection is cancelled.

Self-timer

The self-timer starts and the number of seconds remaining until the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. The self-timer lamp blinks while the timer is counting down. About one second before the shutter is released, the lamp stops blinking and glows steadily.

When the shutter is released, the self-timer is set to OFF.

To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press the shutter-release button again.

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Photography Basic

2Press the multi selector Hor Ito select a compensation value.

To make the subject brighter, adjust the exposure compensation to the ???+??? side.

To make the subject darker, adjust the exposure compensation to the ???-??? side.

+0.3

0.0

Exposure compensation

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3 Press the kbutton.

If a setting is not applied by pressing the kbutton within a few seconds, the selection is cancelled.

When set to any value other than 0.0, the value is displayed with the Hicon in the monitor.

4 Press the shutter-release button to shoot.

To turn off exposure compensation, repeat from step 1 and set the value to 0.0, then press the kbutton.

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C Exposure Compensation Value

The exposure compensation setting applied in A(auto) mode (A50) is saved in the camera???s memory even after the camera is turned off.

More on Shooting

Selecting Shooting Mode

The following shooting modes can be selected.

By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting.

Allows rapid, continuous shooting while you press and hold the shutter-release button fully.

You can change the flash mode, use macro mode (for close-ups), etc., and take pictures. You can also select to take bursts of pictures continuously.

1 Press the Abutton in shooting mode.

The shooting-mode selection menu is displayed.

2 Press the multi selector Hor Ito select a

Easy auto mode

shooting mode.

When a scene mode is selected (the second icon from the top), the scene type can be changed by pressing the Kbutton. Press H, I, J, or Kto select a scene.

To return to the current shooting mode without switching shooting modes, press the Abutton or the shutter-release button.

3 Press the kbutton.

The camera enters the selected shooting mode.

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Automatic Scene Selection

The camera automatically selects one of the following scenes when you point the camera at a subject.

???UAuto mode (general use)

???ePortrait (A36)

???fLandscape (A36)

???hNight portrait (A37)

???gNight landscape (A39)

???iClose-up (A39)

???jBacklighting (A41)

Notes on Face Detection

???The camera???s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or not the subject is facing the camera. The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations:

-When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions

-When faces take up too much or too little of the frame

???When there are multiple people in the frame, the face on which the camera focuses depends on a variety of shooting conditions, such as whether or not the subject is facing the camera.

???In some cases, including those noted in ???Autofocus??? (A25), autofocus may not perform as expected, and the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that

the double border glows green. When the camera is unable to focus, use another mode, such as A(auto) mode, focus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual portrait subject, and use focus lock (A50).

3Frame the subject and take a picture.

For scene modes that use the flash, be sure to press the m(flash pop-up) button to raise the flash before shooting.

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Choosing a Scene and Shooting (Scene Mode Types and

Characteristics)

The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: X: flash mode when

the flash is raised (A28); n: self-timer (A31); p: macro mode (A51); o: exposure compensation (A32).

bPortrait

Use this mode for portraits.

???If the camera detects a face, it focuses on the face. See ???Face Detection??? (A24) for more information.

???If more than one face is detected, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera.

???If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

???Digital zoom is not available.

* Default setting can be modified.

Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night.

???Raise the flash before shooting.

???If the camera detects a face, it focuses on the face. See ???Face Detection??? (A24) for more information.

???If more than one face is detected, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera.

???If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

???Digital zoom is not available.

1 The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync with red-eye reduction. 2 Default setting can be modified.

fParty/indoor

Suitable for taking pictures in parties. Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting.

???The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

???As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the

camera steadily. In a dark place, the use of a tripod is

recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A113) to Off when using a tripod.

1 Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode may be used. Default setting can be modified. 2 Default setting can be modified.

ZBeach

Captures the brightness of such subjects as beaches or sunlit expanses of water.

???The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

* Default setting can be modified.

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Shooting on More

Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.

???The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset.

???Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A8) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.

???The AF-assist illuminator (A115) does not light.

* Default setting can be modified.

Use this mode when taking night landscape pictures. Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes.

???Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A8) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.

???The AF-assist illuminator (A115) does not light.

* Default setting can be modified.

kClose-up

Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range.

???Macro mode (A51) will turn on and the zoom will automatically move to the closest possible shooting position.

???The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies

depending on the zoom position. The camera can focus at distances as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens when Fand the zoom indicator glow green (zoom indicator is positioned near G).

???The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use focus lock to frame the picture on an object not in the center of the frame (A50).

???The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus.

???As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the Vibration reduction (A113) setting and hold the camera steadily.

*Default setting can be modified. Note that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).

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uFood

Use this mode when taking pictures of food.

???Macro mode (A51) will turn on and the zoom will automatically move to the closest possible shooting position.

???The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies

depending on the zoom position. The camera can focus at

distances as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens when Fand the zoom indicator glow green (zoom indicator is positioned near G).

???You can adjust the hue using the slider displayed on the left

???The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus.

???As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the Vibration reduction (A113) setting and hold the camera steadily.

* Default setting can be modified.

lMuseum

Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash.

???The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

???BSS (best shot selector) can be enabled (A57).

???As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the Vibration reduction (A113) setting and hold the camera steadily.

???The AF-assist illuminator (A115) does not light.

* Default setting can be modified.

Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework.

???Camera focuses at infinity. The focus indicator (A8) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.

???AF-assist illuminator (A115) does not light.

nBlack and white copy

Provides clear images of text or drawings on a white board or in print.

???The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

???Use macro mode (A51) to focus at short ranges.

???Colored text and drawings may not show up well.

* Default setting can be modified.

oBacklighting

Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to ???fill in??? (illuminate) shadows.

???Raise the flash before shooting.

???The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

* Default setting can be modified.

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pPanorama assist

Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama image using the supplied Panorama Maker 5 software. See Shooting for a Panorama (A44) for details.

* Default setting can be modified.

OPet portrait

Use this mode when taking pictures of dogs or cats. When the camera detects the face of a dog or a cat, the camera then focuses on the detected face. When the subject is in focus, the shutter is released automatically in the default setting (Pet portrait auto release).

???Select Single or Continuous on the screen that is displayed when OPet portrait scene mode is selected.

-Single: One picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed.

-Continuous: When the detected face is in focus, three images are continuously

captured (Frame rate: approx. 0.7 fps when image mode is set to R4320??3240). When Continuous is selected, Fappears on the monitor.

???Even if the camera does not detect any face of a pet, the shutter can be released when the shutter-release button is pressed.

-If the camera does not detect any face of a pet, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

-While the shutter-release button is held all the way down when Continuous is selected, up to 19 images can be captured at a rate of about 0.7 fps (when image mode is set to R4320??3240). Shooting ends when the shutter-release button is released.

???The auto shutter-release setting can be changed by pressing the multi selector J(n).

-Pet portrait auto release (default setting): When the detected face is in focus, the camera automatically releases the shutter. When Pet portrait auto release is selected, dappears on the monitor.

-Off: The shutter is released only using the shutter-release button.

???Digital zoom is not available.

???AF-assist illuminator (A115) does not light. The button sound and shutter sound (A115) will not go off.

???In some shooting conditions, such as the distance between the camera and the pets, the speed of the pets??? movement, the direction in which the faces are turned or the brightness of the faces, the camera may be unable to detect the dogs or cats, or may detect subjects other than dogs or cats.

???Pet portrait auto release is automatically set to Off in the following situations.

-When five series of images are captured using auto release

-When the camera is turned back on after entering standby mode (A15)

-When there is no remaining space in the internal memory or on the memory card

To continue using Pet portrait auto release to take more pictures, press the multi selector J(n) and change the setting again.

1 This can be set to Off. Self-timer cannot be used. 2 Default setting can be modified.

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Shooting for a Panorama

The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. Set Vibration reduction (A113) to Off when using a tripod.

2 Use the multi selector to choose the direction and press the kbutton.

Select how images are joined together in the completed panorama; right (I), left (J), up (K) or down (L).

kbutton is pressed. The white fixed direction Iis displayed.

Apply flash mode (A28), self-timer (A31), macro mode (A51) and exposure compensation (A32) settings with this step, if necessary.

Press the kbutton to reselect the direction.

3 Frame the first portion of the panorama scene and take the first picture.

One third of the image will be displayed as translucent.

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4 Take the next picture.

Frame the next image so that one third of the frame overlaps the first image, and press the shutter-release button.

Repeat until you have taken the necessary number of images to complete the panorama.

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The camera detects a smiling face to shoot the face automatically.

The camera enters smart portrait mode.

Up to three faces can be detected. When the camera detects more than one face, the double border (focus area) is displayed around the face closest to the center of the frame, and single borders around the others.

3 The shutter is automatically released.

If the camera detects the smiling face of the person framed by a double border, the shutter is automatically released.

Each time the shutter is released, the camera repeats automatic shooting by face detection and smile detection.

4 Exit this shooting mode.

Exit automatic shooting with the smile detection feature by turning the power off or by pressing the Abutton to change to another shooting mode.

Capturing Smiling Faces Automatically (Smart Portrait Mode)

B Notes on Smart Portrait Mode

??? Digital zoom is not available.

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

??? Note on Face Detection ??? A34

C Auto Off (Standby Mode) When Using Smart Portrait Mode

When using smart portrait mode, Auto off (A116) will turn the camera off if no operations are performed in the following situations:

??? The camera does not detect any faces.

??? The camera detects a face but does not detect a smiling face.

C Self-Timer Lamp Blinking

The self-timer lamp blinks when the camera detects a face, and flickers immediately after the shutter is released.

C Releasing the Shutter Manually

The shutter can also be released by pressing the shutter-release button. If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame.

C Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode

???Flash mode (A28) changes automatically to U(auto flash) when the flash is raised. (This can be changed.)

???The self-timer and macro mode are not available.

???The exposure compensation (A32) is available.

???Press the dbutton in smart portrait mode to change the combination of image quality (compression) and image size in image mode (A53). If the image mode setting is changed, the new image mode setting is also applied to other shooting modes (except sport continuous).

D More Information

See ???Autofocus??? (A25) for more information.

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Sport continuous mode allows rapid, continuous shooting while you press and hold the shutter-release button fully. With continuous shooting, instantaneous movements in moving subjects can be captured.

???With the default setting of Continuous H, the camera shoots up to 20 images at a rate of up to about 15.3 frames per second (fps).

???ISO sensitivity is set high.

???Image mode can be set to M2048??1536 or smaller.

???The focus, exposure, and white balance settings are fixed at the values for the first image in each series.

1 Press the Abutton in shooting mode and press the multi selector Hor Ito select d, and press the kbutton.

3 Frame the subject and shoot.

The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Pressing the shutter-release button halfway sets the focus and exposure.

C Functions Available with Sport Continuous

???The exposure compensation (A32) is available.

???The flash is disabled.

???The self-timer and macro mode are not available.

???AF-assist illuminator (A115) does not light.

???In sport continuous mode, press the dbutton to adjust Image mode or Sport continuous

Shooting Continuously at High Speed (Sport Continuous)

B Notes on Sport Continuous Shooting

???It may take some time to save the images after shooting. The time it takes to save the images depends on the number of images captured, the image mode, the memory card???s write speed, etc.

???Because the ISO sensitivity is set to 400 or higher, images may appear rough as a result. Proper exposure may not be obtained in clear weather (images may be overexposed).

???Smear (A128) visible in the monitor when shooting with sport continuous will be visible in the saved image data. To reduce smear effects, avoid bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights when shooting.

???Variances in brightness or hue may occur in images captured under lighting that flickers at high speeds, such as fluorescent and mercury-vapor.

???The shutter speed is set automatically within the range of 1/4000 to 1/60 s.

???The speed of continuous shooting may be slower depending on shutter speed settings and the write speed of the memory card.

???When using sport continuous mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. A sound will be heard while the camera focuses.

D More Information

See ???Autofocus??? (A25) for more information.

Changing the Sport Continuous Shooting Mode Settings

After displaying the d(sport continuous) mode shooting screen (A48), press the dbutton (A5) to set the following options in the sport continuous menu.

???Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A11).

???To exit the shooting menu, press the dbutton.

Image mode

Image mode (A53) can be set.

???In sport continuous mode, the following image mode settings are available:

M2048??1536, N1024??768 (default setting), O640??480, m1920??1080

???The image mode setting in the sport continuous menu is saved separately from the image mode setting in other shooting modes and is not applied to the other modes.

Sport continuous

Select the sport continuous mode type to determine the maximum continuous shooting speed and maximum number of frames to be captured.

???kContinuous H (default setting): Approx. 15.3 frames per second (20 frames max.)

???lContinuous M: Approx. 7.9 frames per second (20 frames max.)

???mContinuous L: Approx. 4.5 frames per second (20 frames max.)

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2 Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose A and press the kbutton.

3Frame the subject and take a picture.

The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

D Focus Lock

Macro Mode

Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).

When using A(auto) mode, follow the procedure below. Macro mode can also be used with some scene modes (A39, 40, 41).

1 Press p(macro mode) on the multi selector.

The macro menu is displayed.

2 Press the multi selector Hor Ito select ON, and press the kbutton.

The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.

If a setting is not applied by pressing the kbutton within a few seconds, the selection is cancelled.

Macro mode

3 Turn the zoom control or the side zoom control until the zoom position reaches the position where Fand the zoom indicator glow green.

The camera can focus at distances as close as 1 cm

(0.4 in.) from the lens when Fand the zoom indicator glow green (zoom indicator is positioned near G).

C Autofocus

When using macro mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. A sound will be heard while the camera focuses.

C The Macro Mode Setting

???G(easy auto) mode: Changes to macro mode when the camera selects i. The macro mode button on the multi selector cannot be used.

???Scene mode: Varies with the selected scene mode (A35). Macro mode is turned on when kClose-up or uFood are selected in scene mode.

???F(smart portrait) mode, d(sport continuous) mode: Macro mode cannot be used.

???The macro mode setting applied in A(auto) mode is saved in the camera???s memory even after

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Changing A(Auto) Mode Settings (Shooting Menu)

While shooting in A(auto) mode (A50), the shooting menu contains the following options.

White Balance (Adjusting Hue)

A(auto) Md(Shooting menu) MWhite balance

The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is known as ???white balance???.

Although the default setting, Auto can be used under most types of lighting, you can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve more accurate results.

aAuto (default setting)

White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations.

bPreset manual

Useful when shooting under unusual lighting. See ???Preset Manual??? for more information (A56).

cDaylight

White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.

dIncandescent

Use under incandescent lighting.

eFluorescent

Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.

fCloudy

Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.

gFlash

Use with flash mode.

The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A8). However, when Auto is selected, no icon is displayed.

B Notes on White Balance

???This feature cannot be used simultaneously with certain features. ??????Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time??? (A60)

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2Display the shooting menu (A52), use the multi selector to select bPreset manual in the White balance menu, and press the k button.

The camera zooms in to the position for measuring white balance.

White balance

Auto

Preset manual Daylight

Incandescent

Fluorescent

Cloudy

Flash

3 Select Measure.

To apply the most recently measured white balance value, choose Cancel and press the kbutton. The white balance setting will not be measured again and the most recently measured value will be set.

Preset manual

Cancel

Measure

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Auto Mode

B Note on Multi-shot 16

Smear (A128) visible in the monitor when shooting with Multi-shot 16 will be visible in the saved image data. To reduce smear effects, avoid bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights when shooting.

ISO Sensitivity

A(auto) Md(Shooting menu) MISO sensitivity

When ISO sensitivity is increased, less light is needed when taking pictures. Higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced.

???Although higher ISO sensitivity is effective when shooting darker subjects, shooting without the flash, shooting with the camera zoomed in, etc., images may contain noise.

Auto (default setting)

Sensitivity is ISO 80 under normal conditions; when lighting is poor and the flash is off, the camera compensates by raising sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 800.

80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400

Sensitivity will be locked at the specified value.

??? When ISO sensitivity is locked, Motion detection (A114) does not function.

The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A8). When Auto is selected, the Eicon is not displayed at ISO 80, but is displayed if the ISO sensitivity automatically increases to more than 80 (A30).

Color Options

A(auto) Md(Shooting menu) MColor options

Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome.

nStandard color (default setting)

Use for images exhibiting natural color.

oVivid color

Use to achieve a vivid, ???photoprint??? effect.

pBlack-and-white

Save images in black-and-white.

qSepia

Save images in sepia tones.

rCyanotype

Save images in cyan-blue monochrome.

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Press the cbutton during shooting to switch to playback mode and view images (A26).

The following operations can be performed while viewing images in full-frame.

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Rotate the zoom control to f(h) in full-frame playback mode (A26) to display images in ???contact sheets??? of thumbnail images.

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The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed.

C Thumbnail Playback Mode Display

While images selected for Print order (A67) and Protect (A71) are chosen, the icons shown on the right are displayed with them. Movies are displayed as film frames.

Protect icon

Print order icon

Calendar Display

When displaying 16 thumbnail frames in playback mode (A62), switch to calendar display by rotating the zoom control to f(h).

You can select images to view based on the day they were taken. Days containing images have a yellow line under them.

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The following operations can be performed while images are zoomed in.

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The following options are available in playback mode.

Displaying the Playback Menu

Press the c(playback) button to enter playback mode (A61). Display the playback menu by pressing the dbutton.

Playback menu

D-Lighting

Print order

Slide show

Protect

Rotate image

Small picture

Copy

???Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A11).

???To exit the playback menu, press the dbutton.

aPrint Order

cbutton (Playback mode) Md(Playback menu) MaPrint order

When printing images using one of the following methods, you can select which images will be printed and the number of copies of each image will be printed, and save this electronic ???print order??? information on the memory card.

???Printing by inserting the camera???s memory card into the card slot of a DPOF- compatible printer (A144)

???Printing by taking the camera???s memory card to a photo lab

???Printing by connecting the camera (A97) to a PictBridge-compatible printer (A144) (by removing the memory card from the camera, you can also use this method to print images saved in the internal memory)

1 Press the dbutton in playback mode.

The playback menu is displayed.

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2Use the multi selector to choose Print order and press the kbutton.

Playback menu

D-Lighting

Print order

Slide show

Protect

Rotate image

Small picture

Copy

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5Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and shooting information.

Choose Date and press the kbutton to print date of shooting on all images in the print order.

Choose Info and press the kbutton to print shooting information (shutter speed and aperture) on all images in the print order.

Print order

Done

Date

Info

Images specified for Print order are indicated during playback by the wicon.

Playback Menu

B Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Information

When the Date and Info options are enabled in the print order menu, shooting date and shooting information are printed on images when a DPOF-compatible printer (A144) which supports printing of shooting date and shooting information is used.

???Shooting information cannot be printed when the camera is connected directly to a printer, via the supplied USB cable, for DPOF printing (A101).

???Date and Info are reset each time the Print order menu is displayed.

???The date and time printed on images with DPOF printing when Date in the Print order menu is enabled, are those saved with

the image when it was captured. Changing the camera???s date using the Date and time or Time zone setting in the Time zone and date option in the setup menu after an image has been captured has no effect on the date printed on the image.

15.05.2011

C Deleting All Print Orders

Select Delete print set in step 3 of the print order procedure (A67) and press the kbutton to delete print orders for all images.

D Print Date

The shooting date and time can be imprinted in images at the time of shooting by using Print date (A112) in the setup menu. Dates can be printed from printers that do not support date imprinting (A69). Only the Print date date and time on images will be printed, even if Print order is enabled with date selected in the print order screen.

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1Use the multi selector to choose Start and press the kbutton.

To repeat the slide show automatically, select Loop and press the kbutton before selecting Start. The check mark (w) is added to the loop option when enabled.

Slide show

Pause

Start

Loop

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2 The slide show begins.

While the slide show is in progress, press the multi selector Kto display the next image or Jto display the previous image. Hold down either button to fast forward or rewind.

To end or pause the slide show, press the kbutton.

3 Choose End or Restart.

The screen shown on the right is displayed when the slide show has ended or is paused. Choose End and press the kbutton to return to the playback menu. Choose Restart to play the slide show again.

Selecting Multiple Images

When using one of the following features, a screen shown on the right is displayed when selecting images.

???Print order > Select images (A67)

???Protect (A71)

???Rotate image (A73)

???Copy > Selected images (A74)

???Welcome screen > Select an image (A105)

???Delete image > Erase selected images (A27)

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fRotate Image

cbutton (Playback mode) Md(Playback menu) MfRotate image

Set the image orientation (vertical or horizontal frame) displayed on the camera monitor after the pictures are taken.

Images can be rotated 90?? clockwise or counterclockwise.

Images that were saved in the portrait (vertical) orientation can be rotated up to 180?? in either direction.

Select images on the image selection screen (A72) to display the image rotation screen. Press the multi selector Jor Kto rotate the image 90??.

Press the kbutton to select the displayed direction and the vertical / horizontal position data will be saved on the image.

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2Choose the copy option and press the k button.

Selected images: Copy images selected from the image selection screen (A72).

Camera to card

Selected images

All images

D-Lighting (A76)

Create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the image.

Small picture (A77)

Create a small copy of images suitable for use as e-mail attachments.

Crop (A78)

Crop a portion of the image. Use to zoom in on a subject or arrange a composition.

2Use the multi selector to choose ID- Lighting and press the kbutton.

The original version is displayed on the left and the edited version is displayed on the right.

Playback menu

D-Lighting

Print order

Slide show

Protect

Rotate image

Small picture

Copy

Image Editing

3 Choose OK and press the kbutton.

A new image with enhanced brightness and contrast is created.

To cancel, select Cancel and press the kbutton.

Images created with D-Lighting can be identified by the cicon displayed during playback.

D-Lighting

OK

Cancel

1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 1 1 5 : 3 0

0 0 0 4 . J P G

2Use the multi selector to choose gSmall picture and press the kbutton.

Playback menu D-Lighting

Print order

Slide show

Protect

Rotate image

Small picture

Copy

Editing

Image

4 Choose Yes and press the kbutton.

A new, smaller copy is created.

To cancel, select No and press the kbutton. The copy is displayed with a black frame.

Image Editing

oCrop: Creating a Cropped Copy

Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when uis displayed with playback zoom (A64) enabled. Cropped copies are saved as separate files.

1Rotate the zoom control to g(i) in full-frame playback mode (A61) to zoom in on the image.

To crop an image displayed in ???tall??? (portrait) orientation, zoom in on image until the black bars displayed on the both sides of the monitor disappear. The cropped image

is displayed in landscape orientation. To crop the image in its current ???tall??? (portrait) orientation, first, use the

Rotate image option (A73) to rotate the image so

that it is displayed in landscape orientation. Next, enlarge the image for cropping, crop the image, and then rotate the cropped image back to ???tall??? (portrait) orientation.

3 Press the dbutton.

4Use the multi selector to select Yes and press the kbutton.

A cropped copy is created.

To exit without saving the copy, choose No and press the kbutton.

C About the size of the original image

3 Press the b(emovie-record) button to start recording.

Recording begins after the monitor turns off briefly.

The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. The focus area is not displayed while recording movies.

When Movie options is set to nHD 720p (1280??720), the aspect ratio is 16:9 and the movie is recorded as shown on the right.

The frame indicating the range that is saved when a movie is recorded can be displayed in the monitor before starting to record a movie by setting Monitor settings (A110) in the setup menu to Movie frame+auto info.

27m55s

Playback and Recording Movie

Playback and Recording Movie

Recording Movies

B While the Camera Is Saving Movies

When movie recording stops, the movie is not completely saved until the shooting screen is displayed. Do not open the battery-chamber / memory card slot cover. Removing the memory card or the battery while a movie is being saved may result in loss of the movie data or damage to the camera or the memory card.

B Recording Movies

???When recording movies, we recommend using a memory card with a Class 6 or higher speed class rating (A130). When using a memory card with a low speed class, recording may stop unexpectedly.

???There may be some degradation in image quality when digital zoom is used. If the digital zoom is not being used when movie recording begins, turning and holding the zoom control or the side zoom control toward gmagnifies the image using optical zoom and the zoom stops at the maximum optical zoom ratio. After letting go of the zoom control, turn the zoom control toward gagain to magnify the image using the digital zoom.

???When recording ends, digital zoom turns off.

???The sounds of zoom control operation, zoom, autofocus lens drive movement, and aperture operation when brightness changes may be recorded.

???Smear (A128) visible in the monitor when recording will be visible in the saved image data. To reduce smear effects, avoid bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights when recording movie.

???At a certain focus distance or zoom ratio, colored stripe patterns (such as fringe or moire patterns) may appear on subjects with repeating patterns (such as a piece of fabric or a lattice window of a building). This is a phenomenon that occurs when the pattern of the subject interferes with the alignment of the image sensor, and is not a malfunction.

???The camera, battery or memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card.

B Autofocus

???When Autofocus mode in the movie menu is set to ASingle AF (default setting), focus is locked when the b(emovie-record) button is pressed and recording starts (A85).

???Autofocus may not perform as expected in certain situations (A25). Try using the following methods in these situations.

1.Before recording, set Autofocus mode to ASingle AF (default setting) in the movie menu.

2.Aim the camera at another subject that is positioned the same distance from the camera as the desired subject, press the b(emovie-record) button to start recording, then aim the camera at the desired subject.

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Changing Movie Recording Settings

The following options can be adjusted from the movie menu.

2 Press the multi selector J.

You can now select a tab.

Easy auto mode Image mode

3 Press Hor Ito select the Dtab.

Recording Movies

Movie

Movie options

Autofocus mode

Electronic VR

Wind noise reduction

Enhanced resolution

4 Press Kor the kbutton.

You can now select an item from the movie menu.

Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A11).

To exit the movie menu, press the dbutton or press J and select another tab.

Movie

Movie options

Autofocus mode

Electronic VR

Wind noise reduction

Enhanced resolution

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Movie Options

Display the shooting screen MdMD(Movie menu) (A82) MMovie options

Select the type of movies that are recorded.

???Movie bitrate: 3 Mbps

???The movie bitrate is the volume of movie data recorded per second. As a variable bitrate (VBR) system has been adopted, the movie recording rate varies automatically according to the subject so that more data is recorded per second for movies containing frequently moving subjects, thus increasing movie file size.

???The frame rate is approximately 30 frames per second in any options.

C Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length

All figures are approximate. The maximum movie length varies depending on the type of memory card used, the bit rate of recorded movies, etc.

*The maximum file size for a single movie is 4 GB and the maximum movie length for a single movie is 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording.

D More Information

Autofocus Mode

Display the shooting screen MdMD(Movie menu) (A82) MAutofocus mode

Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode.

Electronic VR

Display the shooting screen MdMD(Movie menu) (A82) MElectronic VR

Select the electronic vibration reduction setting that is used when recording movies.

wOn

Reduces the effects of camera shake in movie modes.

(default setting)

When electronic VR is set to On, Ris displayed when movie recording starts (A8).

Playback and Recording Movie

kOff

Using this setting may make other sounds difficult to hear during playback.

Turns Wind noise reduction off.

and Recording Movie

(default setting)

The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor during shooting (A8). When set to Off, no icon is displayed.

Enhanced Resolution

Display the shooting screen MdMD(Movie menu) (A82) M Enhanced resolution

Set whether or not to enhance the resolution during movie recording.

Playback

Auto

Resolution is enhanced automatically. Silhouettes appear crisp. In certain situations, such as when the subject is dimly lit, the desired

In full-frame playback mode (A26), movies can be identified by the Movie options icon (A84). To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press the kbutton.

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Use the zoom control g/fduring playback to adjust the volume.

Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector Jor Kto choose a control and press the kbutton to perform the following operations.

Pausing

5s

Deleting Movies

Select a movie and press the lbutton in full-frame playback mode (A61) or thumbnail playback mode (A62). A confirmation dialog is displayed.

See ???Deleting Unwanted Images??? (A27) for more information.

Playback and Recording Movie

The desired portions of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file.

Press Jor Kto move the end point on the right edge to the end of the desired portion of the movie.

Select c(preview) and press the kbutton to play back

the specified portion of the movie that will be saved. While the preview is playing, rotate the zoom control to

g/fto adjust the volume. While the preview is playing back, press the kbutton again to stop playback.

5When the settings are finished, press Hor Ito choose mSave and press the kbutton.

6 Choose Yes and press the kbutton.

To exit without saving, select No.

Yes

No

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Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Connecting to a TV

Connect the camera to a television to play back images on the television.

If you have an HDMI compatible TV, you can enjoy playing back images at high definition image quality by connecting the camera to the television using an HDMI cable (available separately from third-party suppliers).

1 Turn off the camera.

2 Connect the camera to the TV.

When using the supplied audio/video cable

Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack and the white and red plugs to the audio-in jacks on the TV.

Yellow White Red

When using an HDMI cable (available separately from third-party suppliers)

Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI input on the TV.

3 Tune the television to the video channel.

See the documentation provided with your television for details.

4 Hold down the cbutton to turn on the camera.

The camera enters playback mode, and the images captured are displayed on the television.

While connected to the TV, the camera monitor remains off.

B Notes on HDMI Connection

???An HDMI cable is not included. Please purchase an HDMI cable. The camera???s HDMI output uses an HDMI mini connector (Type C). When purchasing an HDMI cable, confirm that one end of the cable has an HDMI mini-pin connector.

???To play back images and movies in high definition on an HDMI-compatible TV, we recommend capturing still images with Image mode (A53) set to M2048??1536 or higher, and recording movies with Movie options (A84) set to nHD 720p (1280??720) or higher.

B Notes on Connecting the Cable

???When connecting the cable, be sure that the camera connector is properly oriented. Do not use force when connecting the cable to the camera. When disconnecting the cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.

???Do not connect an audio/video cable and an HDMI cable to the camera at the same time.

???Do not connect a USB cable and an HDMI cable to the camera at the same time.

B If the Images Are Not Displayed on the Television

Be sure that the camera???s video mode setting conforms to the standard used by your television. The video mode setting is an option set in the Set up menu (A103) ??? TV settings (A119).

C Using a TV Remote Control (HDMI Device Control)

A remote control for an HDMI-CEC compatible television can be used to control the camera during playback.

The TV???s remote control can be used in place of the multi selector and zoom control to control the camera during playback. Image selection, movie playback and pause, and switching between full- frame playback mode and 4-image thumbnail display mode are available.

???Set HDMI device control (A119) in TV settings to On (default setting), and then connect the camera using an HDMI cable.

???Operate the remote control by pointing it toward the TV.

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Printers and Computers Televisions, to Connecting

Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer and copy (transfer) images to the computer.

Before Connecting the Camera

Install the Software

Use the supplied ViewNX 2 CD and install the following software on the computer. For more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide.

???ViewNX 2: Use the image transfer feature ???Nikon Transfer 2??? to save images that were captured with the camera on the computer. Saved images can be viewed and printed. Image and movie editing features are also supported.

???Panorama Maker 5: This software can join a series of images to create a single panorama image.

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows

Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate, Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service Pack 2), or Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3)

Macintosh

Mac OS X (version 10.4.11, 10.5.8, 10.6.5)

Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility.

B Notes on Power Source

???When connecting the camera to a computer, use batteries with a sufficient amount of charge remaining to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.

???To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-67 (available

Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer

1 Start the computer to which ViewNX 2 was installed.

2 Be sure that the camera is off.

3 Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable.

Be sure that connectors are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert connectors at an angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable.

4 Turn on the camera.

The power-on lamp will light. The camera monitor will remain off.

B Connecting the USB Cable

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For more information on using ViewNX 2, refer to the ViewNX 2 help information (A96).

Disconnecting the Camera

Do not turn off the camera or disconnect the camera from the computer during transfer.

When transfer is complete, turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable.

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Connecting to a Computer

CTransferring Images Using a Computer???s Card Slot or a Commercially- available Card Reader

When the memory card is inserted into a computer???s card slot or into a commercially-available card reader, the images can be transferred using ???Nikon Transfer 2???, the image transfer feature of ViewNX 2.

???Make sure that the memory card being used is supported by the card reader or other card reading device.

???To transfer images, insert the memory card into the card reader or card slot and follow the procedure from step 5 (A94).

???To transfer images saved in the camera???s internal memory, the images must first be copied to a memory card using the camera (A74).

D Starting ViewNX 2 Manually

Windows

Choose Start menu > All Programs > ViewNX 2 > ViewNX 2.

Double-clicking the ViewNX 2 shortcut icon on the desktop will also start ViewNX 2.

Mac OS X

Open the Applications folder, open the Nikon Software > ViewNX 2 folders in that order, and then double-click the ViewNX 2 icon. Clicking the ViewNX 2 icon on the Dock will also start ViewNX 2.

D Starting Nikon Transfer 2 Manually

To start Nikon Transfer 2, first start ViewNX 2, and then click the Transfer icon at the top of the screen or select Launch Transfer from the File menu.

D For More Information on Using ViewNX 2 and Nikon Transfer 2

For more information on ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2, start ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2 and select

ViewNX 2 Help from the Help menu.

D Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker 5

???Use a series of images captured in Panorama assist scene mode (A44) to create a single panorama photo with Panorama Maker 5.

???Panorama Maker 5 can be installed on a computer using the supplied ViewNX 2 CD.

???After installation is complete, follow the procedure described below to start Panorama Maker 5.

Windows

Choose Start menu>All Programs>ArcSoft Panorama Maker 5>Panorama Maker 5.

Mac OS X

Open Applications and double-click the Panorama Maker 5 icon.

???For more information on using Panorama Maker 5, refer to the on-screen instructions and help information contained in Panorama Maker 5.

D Image File Names and Folder Names

See ???File and Folder Names??? (A131) for more information.

Users of PictBridge-compatible (A144) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Follow the procedures below to print images.

Take pictures

Select images for printing using Print order option (A67)

Connect to printer (A98)

Print images one at a time

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(A99)

Print multiple images (A100)

Printers and Computers

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Connecting the Camera and Printer

1 Turn off the camera.

2 Turn on the printer.

Check printer settings.

3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable.

Be sure that connectors are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert connectors at an angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable.

5Choose the desired paper size and press the kbutton.

To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu.

Paper size

Default

3.5??5 in.

5??7 in.

Postcard

100 ?? 150 mm

4 ?? 6 in.

8 ?? 10 in.

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Printing Multiple Images

After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A98), print images by following the procedure below.

100

3Choose the desired paper size and press the kbutton.

To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu.

Paper size

Default

3.5??5 in.

5??7 in.

Postcard

100 ?? 150 mm

4 ?? 6 in.

8 ?? 10 in.

4Choose Print selection, Print all images or

DPOF printing and press the kbutton.

Print selection

Choose the images (up to 99) and number of copies (up to nine) of each.

???Press the multi selector Jor Kto select images, and press Hor Ito set the number of copies for each.

???Images selected for printing can be identified by the check mark (y) and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed. Images for which no copies have been specified will not be printed.

???Rotate the zoom control to g(i) to display full-frame playback, and f(h) to switch back to 12 thumbnails.

???Press the kbutton when setting is complete.

???The menu shown on the right is displayed. To print, select Start print and press the k button. Choose Cancel and press the k button to return to the print menu.

Print menu

Print selection

Print all images

DPOF printing

Paper size

Back

Print selection

0 1 0 prints

Start print

Cancel

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Televisions, to Connecting

DPOF printing

Print images for which a print order was created in Print order (A67).

???The menu shown on the right is displayed. To print, select Start print and press the k button. Choose Cancel and press the k button to return to the print menu.

???To view the current print order, choose View images and press the kbutton. To print images, press the kbutton again.

DPOF printing

0 1 0 prints

Start print

View images

Cancel

Back

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C Paper Size

The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the current

printer), 3.5 ?? 5 in., 5 ?? 7 in., 100 ?? 150 mm, 4 ?? 6 in., 8 ?? 10 in., Letter, A3, and A4. Only sizes

supported by the current printer will be displayed.

Basic Camera Setup

Setup Menu

The setup menu contains the following options.

Specify whether or not motion detection is used to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when taking still images.

Set the amount of time that passes before the monitor turns off to save power.

Set whether or not to detect human subjects with eyes closed when taking pictures using face detection.

Setup Camera Basic

1 Press the dbutton.

The menu is displayed.

When using easy auto mode, scene mode, or smart portrait mode, press the multi selector (A11) Jto display the tabs.

Easy auto mode

Image mode

2 Press the multi selector J.

You can now select a tab.

Easy auto mode Image mode

Setup Camera Basic

Date and time

Set camera clock to current date and time. Use the multi selector to set the date and time.

???Choose an item: Press Jor K(to change between

D, M, Y, Hour, and Minute).

???Edit the highlighted item: Press Hor I.

???Apply the setting: Choose Minute and press the k button.

Date format

Date and time

Edit

Setup Camera Basic

The date can be displayed in the Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year, or Day/ Month/Year order.

Time zone

Set the home (w) time zone (district) or daylight saving time. When the destination (x) time zone is selected, the time difference (A109) is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are saved. This can be useful when travelling.

1Use the multi selector to choose Time zone and press the kbutton.

The Time zone menu is displayed.

Time zone and date

2Choose xTravel destination and press the kbutton.

The date and time displayed in the monitor changes according to the region currently selected.

Time zone

15/05/201 1 15:30

Lo n d o n , C a s a b l a n c a

Home time zone

Travel destination

Setup Camera Basic

4Press Jor Kto select the travel destination time zone (city name).

To use the camera in an area where daylight saving time is in effect, press Hto display the Wmark at the top of the monitor and set the daylight saving time. When the daylight saving time goes into effect, the clock is automatically advanced one hour. To turn off the daylight saving time setting, press I.

Press the kbutton to enter the travel destination.

While the travel destination time zone is selected, the Z icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode.

EDT:

Ne w Yor k

Toront o

Lima

Back

Time zone

15/05/201 1 06:30

EDT:Ne w York

Toronto, Lima

Home time zone

Travel destination

Photo Info

Select whether or not photo info is displayed.

See ???The Monitor??? (A8, 9) for information on indicators in the monitor.

In addition to information shown with Auto info above, a frame is displayed before recording begins that represents the area that will be captured when recording movies.

Setup Camera Basic

111

The shooting date and time can be imprinted on images at the time of shooting. This shooting date and time will be imprinted on images when printing, even if the printer does not support date printing (A69).

Setup Camera Basic

f Date

Date is imprinted on images.

SDate and time

Date and time are imprinted on images.

kOff (default setting)

Date and time are not imprinted on images.

At settings other than Off, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A8).

B Notes on Print Date

???Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted. The date and time cannot be imprinted on images after they have been captured.

???Print date is disabled in the following situations.

-When using the Museum or Panorama assist scene modes, or when Continuous is set while using Pet portrait scene mode

-When using sport continuous mode

-When Continuous (A57) is set to Continuous or BSS

-When recording movies

???Dates imprinted at an Image mode setting (A53) of O640??480 may be difficult to read. Select N1024??768 or larger when using print date.

???The date is saved using the format selected in the setup menu???s Time zone and date option (A16, 106).

Vibration Reduction

dbutton Mz(Setup menu) (A104) MVibration reduction

Specify the vibration reduction setting for shooting still images. Vibration reduction effectively corrects blur that commonly occurs when shooting with zooming or at slow shutter speeds. Set vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

VOn (hybrid)

Image-sensor shift vibration reduction reduces the effects of camera shake. Additionally, electronic vibration reduction is used to process images and remove the effects of camera shake in the following situations.

???When the flash does not fire

???When the shutter speed is slower than 1/60 second (at the maximum wide-angle position) or 1/125 second (at the maximum telephoto position)

???When Self-timer is disabled

???When Continuous is set to Single

???When ISO sensitivity is set to 200 or less

g On (default setting)

Image-sensor shift vibration reduction reduces the effects of camera shake.

kOff

Vibration reduction is disabled.

The vibration reduction setting can be confirmed in the monitor during shooting (A8, 21) (When it is set to Off, no icon is displayed).

B Notes on Vibration Reduction

Setup Camera Basic

Setup Camera Basic

Motion Detection

dbutton Mz(Setup menu) (A104) MMotion detection

Specify whether or not motion detection is used to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when taking still pictures.

UAuto (default setting)

When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring.

Note that motion detection is not active in the following situations:

???When the flash is set to X(fill flash)

???When the ISO sensitivity option (A58) is set fixed at a particular value in A(auto) mode

???When using Multi-shot 16 (A57)

???In the following scene modes: Night portrait (A37), Dusk/dawn (A38),

Night landscape (A39), Museum (A40), Fireworks show (A41), Backlighting (A41), Pet portrait (A43)

???When using Sport Continuous mode (A48)

kOff

Motion detection is disabled.

The motion detection setting can be confirmed in the monitor during shooting (A8).

When the camera detects shaking and increases shutter speed, the motion detection indicator turns green. When set to Off, no icon is displayed.

B Notes on Motion detection

???Blurring caused by camera shake or subject movement may not be eliminated depending on shooting conditions.

???Motion detection may not function if the subject exhibits significant movement or is too dark.

AF Assist

dbutton Mz(Setup menu) (A104) MAF assist

Specify whether or not the AF-assist illuminator is used to help the camera focus when the subject is poorly lit.

Auto (default setting)

AF-assist illuminator will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit. The AF-assist illuminator has a range of about 6.0 m (19 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle position and 3.0 m (9 ft. 10 in.) at the maximum telephoto position.

However, the AF-assist illumination will not turn on in some scene modes even if Auto is selected (A36-43).

Off

AF-assist illuminator is disabled. The camera may be unable to focus under dim lighting.

Sound Settings

dbutton Mz(Setup menu) (A104) MSound settings

Specify sound settings.

Button sound

Turn the button sound On or Off. When On (default setting) is selected, a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice when the focus has been locked, and three times when an error is detected, and Start-up sound will also play when the camera is turned on.

Shutter sound

Choose shutter sound from On (default setting) or Off.

Note that shutter sound cannot be heard when shooting in continuous shooting or BSS scene mode or when recording a movie even when set to On.

B Note on Sound Settings

Setup Camera Basic

Setup Camera Basic

Auto Off

dbutton Mz(Setup menu) (A104) MAuto off

If no operations are performed for a specified amount of time, the monitor turns off and the camera enters standby mode (A15).

Use this option to set the amount of time that passes before the camera enters standby mode.

Auto off

Choose the time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode if no operations are performed from 30 s (default setting), 1 min, 5 min, and 30 min.

Sleep mode

If On (default setting) is selected, the camera will enter standby mode when there is no change in the brightness of the subject, even before the time selected in the auto off menu has elapsed. The camera will enter sleep mode after 30 seconds when Auto off is set to 1 min or less, or after 1 minute when Auto off is set to 5 min or more.

C When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save Power

???When the camera is in standby mode, the power-on lamp blinks.

???If no operations are performed for another three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.

???When the power-on lamp is blinking, pressing the following buttons will turn the monitor back on. ??? Power switch, shutter-release button, Abutton, cbutton, or b(emovie-record) button

images to a computer before formatting.

Formatting internal memory

To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera.

The Format memory option is displayed in the setup menu.

Formatting a Memory Card

Insert a memory card in the camera to format it. When the memory card is inserted into the camera, the Format card option is displayed in the setup menu.

Format memory

All images will be deleted! OK?

Format

No

Format card

All images will be deleted! OK?

Format

No

Setup Camera Basic

Setup Camera Basic

Language

dbutton Mz(Setup menu) (A104) MLanguage

Select one of 26 languages for display of camera menus and messages.

TV Settings

dbutton Mz(Setup menu) (A104) MTV settings

Adjust settings for connection to a television.

Video mode

Choose from NTSC and PAL.

HDMI

Select the HDMI output image resolution from Auto (default setting), 480p, 720p, and 1080i. When set to Auto, the resolution is automatically set to 480p, 720p, or 1080i according to high-definition television that is connected to the camera.

HDMI device control

Select whether or not the camera can receive signals from the TV when it is connected to an HDMI-CEC compatible television via an HDMI cable. When this is set to On (default setting), a TV remote control can be used to control the camera during playback. ??? ???Using a TV Remote Control (HDMI Device Control)??? (A91)

D HDMI and HDMI-CEC

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a multimedia interface. HDMI-CEC (HDMI-Consumer Electronics Control) allows compatible devices to inter-operate.

Blink Warning

dbutton Mz(Setup menu) (A104) MBlink warning

Set whether or not to detect human subjects with eyes closed when taking pictures using face detection (A24) in the following situations.

???G(Easy auto) mode

???Portrait (A36) or Night portrait (A37) scene modes

On

Setup Camera Basic

Operating the Did someone blink? Screen

The following operations are available when the Did someone blink? screen is displayed.

Did someone blink?

Setup Camera Basic

If no operations are performed for a few seconds, the screen automatically returns to the shooting mode screen.

???Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (A131) from the memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset file numbering to ???0001???, delete all images (A27) before selecting Reset all.

???The following settings in the menus will remain unaffected even if Reset all is performed.

Shooting menu:

Preset manual in the White balance menu (A56)

Setup menu:

Images registered for Welcome screen (A105), Time zone and date (A106), Language (A118), Video mode (A119), and Battery type

(A123)

Battery Type

dbutton Mz(Setup menu) (A104) MBattery type

To ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level (A20), choose the type that matches the batteries currently in use.

Setup Camera Basic

Notes on Camera Care and General Usage

Caring for the Camera

To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device:

B Keep dry

The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.

B Do not drop

The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.

B Handle the lens and all moving parts with care

Do not apply force to the lens, monitor, memory card slot or battery chamber. These parts are easily damaged. Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera malfunction or damage to the lens. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

B Do not point the lens at strong light sources for extended periods

Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or storing the camera. Intense light may cause deterioration of the image sensor, producing a white blur effect in photographs.

B Keep away from strong magnetic fields

Do not use or save this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data saved on the memory card, or affect the product???s internal circuitry.

B Avoid sudden changes in temperature

Sudden changes in temperature, such as when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation to form inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.

B Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source

Do not remove the battery while the product is on, or while images are being saved or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry.

Usage General and Care Camera on Notes

Monitor

Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints and other stains, clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to apply pressure.

Use a blower to remove dust, dirt or sand, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt

Body with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water, then dry thoroughly. Note that foreign matter inside the camera could cause damage not covered by the warranty.

Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.

Usage General and Care Camera on Notes

Usage General and Care Camera on Notes

Storage

Turn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period. Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, or in any of the following locations:

???Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as televisions or radios

???Exposed to temperatures below ???10 ??C (14 ??F) or above 50 ??C (122 ??F)

???Poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60%

To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera away again.

C Notes on the Monitor

???The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a characteristic common to all TFT LCD displays, and does not indicate a malfunction. Images saved using the product will not be affected.

???When framing bright subjects, vertical comet-like streaks that whiten toward either end may appear in the display. This phenomenon, known as ???smear???, does not indicate a malfunction.

In shooting modes other than Sport continuous mode, Multi-shot 16 and movie mode, smear has no effect on the images that are saved.

???Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting.

???The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon-authorized service representative.

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Notes Technical

Nikon COOLPIX L120 Digital Camera

Notes Technical

141

Notes Technical

142

Exposure

Index

Symbols

k(apply selection) button 5, 11

b(emovie-record) button 5, 10

c(Playback) button 5, 10

A(shooting mode) button 5, 10 AAuto mode 50

lDelete button 5, 27, 87

cD-Lighting 76

GEasy auto mode 34, 20

oExposure compensation 32 mFlash mode 29

pMacro mode 51 cPlayback mode 26 CScene mode 35 nSelf-timer 31

FSmart portrait mode 46 dSport continuous mode 48 R45

fbutton 4, 23, 61, 62, 63, 64

hbutton 4, 23, 61, 62, 63, 64

gbutton 4, 23, 61, 62, 63, 64

ibutton 4, 23, 61, 62, 63, 64

jbutton 4

dbutton 5, 12

A

AC adapter 15, 129

AF-assist illuminator 4, 25, 115 Alkaline batteries 14, 15 Aperture 24 Audio-in/Video-in jack 90 Auto flash 28

Auto off 15, 116 Autofocus 51, 85 Autofocus mode 85

B

Backlighting o41

Batteries 14, 108

Battery level 20

Battery type 15, 123

Battery-chamber 5 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 5, 14, 18

Beach Z37

Best shot selector 57

Black and white copy n41 Black-and-white 59

Blink warning 119 Brightness 110 BSS 57

Built-in microphone 4 Button sound 115

C

Calendar display 63

Close-up k39

Cloudy 55

Color options 59

Compression ratio 53

Computer 92

Continuous 57

Copy 74

Crop 78

Cyanotype 59

E

Easy auto mode 20, 34

EH-67 15, 129

145

Electronic VR 85 Enhanced Resolution 86 EN-MH2 14, 123, 126, 129 Exposure compensation 32 Extension 131

Eyelet for camera strap 4

Internal memory 18 ISO sensitivity 30, 48, 58

J

JPG 131

L

Notes Technical

F

File names 131 Fill flash 28

Fireworks show m41 Firmware version 124 Flash 4, 28, 30

Flash lamp 5, 30 Fluorescent 55 Focus 13, 24, 85 Focus lock 25, 50 Folder names 131 Food u40 Format 19, 117

Format memory card 19, 117 Formatting internal memory 117 FSCN 131

Full-frame playback mode 26, 61 Full-time AF 85

H

Halfway 13

HDMI 119

HDMI cable 90

HDMI input 90

HDMI mini connector 4

Help 35

I

Identifier 131

Image mode 21, 35, 53

Image review 110

Image size 53

Incandescent 55

Indicator lamp 5

Landscape c36

Language 118

Lens 4, 141

Lithium batteries 14

M

Macro mode 51

Memory capacity 20

Memory card 18, 130

Memory card slot 5, 18

Monitor 5, 8, 127

Monitor settings 110

Motion detection 114

MOV 131

Movie Editing 88

Movie menu 79, 82

Movie playback 87

Movie settings 84

Multi selector 5, 11

Multi-shot 16 57

Museum l40

N

Nickel metal hydride batteries 14 Night landscape j39

Night Portrait e37 Nikon Transfer 2 92, 93, 96

Number of Exposures Remaining 20, 54

O

Off 28

Optical zoom 23

Optional accessories 129

P

Panorama assist p42, 44 Panorama Maker 5 92, 96 Paper size 99, 100 Party/indoor f37

Pet portrait auto release 43 Pet portrait O43

Photo info 110 PictBridge 97, 144 Playback 26, 61, 62, 64, 87 Playback button 5, 10 Playback menu 66 Playback zoom 64 Portrait b36

Power 14, 16, 20 Power switch 4, 14, 20 Power-on lamp 4, 14, 20 Preset manual 56

Print 99, 100

Print date 16, 106, 112 Print order 67

Print order (Date) 68 Printer 97

Protect 71

R

Recording movies button 5, 10 Red-eye reduction 28, 30 Reset all 121

Rotate image 73 RSCN 131

S

Scene mode 35, 36 Self-timer 31 Self-timer lamp 4, 31 Sepia 59

Setup menu 103 Shooting 20, 22, 24

Shooting mode button 5, 10 Shutter sound 115

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