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Nikon Coolpix S9100 User's Manual

1. Lens cover 10 Lens TEETER EE EEE EE EE EEE EE EE EEE EE EE EEE EE EE EEE EE EE EE EEE EEE EE EE ED Flash raised 19 184 126 152 125 140 32 TEE P 196 212 UD Monitor sssaaa 25 2 Rotary multi selector usn a K apply selection button 11 4 playback button 10 30 89 5 Charge LAMP sssssssssoreenn L7 162 Flas Milan Dursetaitncnew tkana 6 H movie record button 10 140 TWIBOUSOCKET este aden suede so 8 MENU button 12 46 99 116 146 170 ae 9 j delete button 31 126 152 10 Cover latch 4 22 1617 18 19 Battery chamber memory card slot COVE n n 14 22 12 Eyelet for camera Strap 13 E HDMI mini COnNnEeCtO eee D5 14 HDMI CONNECTON COVE aa 155 USB audio video output connector secyeanetaorLandbecseestaubieervesieathuaitats 10 155 158 164 16 Connector cover 16 155 158 164 Memory card SOC esssssennseseeennseseennne 22 E Battery chamber sssrinin 14 19 Battery latch sssesesesessesessosrseosesesesesesesnane 14 15 uoipn pozu uon pou The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback actual display varies with current camera settings The indicators that appear in the monitor during shooting and playback disappear after a few seconds LZ 175 Shooting 41 39 HOR 38 E 37 Gh 36 E 35 St 2 34 E 7 ei E nasanoette 32 amp Po 5 gi 31 A o A 30 Fhe
2. av rae l EE A Le 1immmmmmn m0 77 BESE Choice inmost situations The compression a a 3264x2448 a 3264 x 2448 ratio is approximately 1 8 a 2592x1944 I 2592 x 1944 Pern CAE une ay ji n Smaller size than M 8M or BH allows more ce 2048x1536 images to be saved The compression ratio is of approximately 1 8 Suited to display on a computer monitor The compression ratio is approximately 1 Suited to full screen display on a television with an aspect ratio of 4 3 or distribution by e mail The compression ratio is approximately 1 8 3068 x 2232 images with an aspect ratio of 16 9 are saved The compression ratio is approximately 1 8 The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and playback modes L4 6 8 Image Mode When using shooting modes other than auto mode this setting can be changed by pressing the MENU button e The setting is also applied to other shooting modes e This function cannot be used simultaneously with certain functions See Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously L 87 for more information 47 fe s m o 5 Ma 3 fe A Ta 48 Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved in the internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card Note that due to JPEG compression the
3. shooting conditions The combination of image quality compression and image size can be set by using the Image mode option in the shooting menu Vibration Reduction and Motion Detection p for more information Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting vw pan ia A a a Q oo oO Q amp P a ass amp me Q 2 fan Das y pan im rai gt pam oo amp z O Q D 25 Ww pe 4 A a y Q ot i QQ n 5 lt Q vu lt om A A gt Cc ot 8 z Q Q teh 26 Use both hands and ready the camera Keep fingers hair the camera strap and other objects away from the lens flash AF assist illuminator microphone and speaker When using the flash R4 32 while taking pictures in portrait tall orientation turn the camera so that the flash is above the lens Frame the picture When the camera detects a human face that face is framed by a yellow double border focus area default setting Up to 12 faces can be detected When the camera detects more than one face the face closest to the camera is framed by a double border and the others by single borders When shooting non human subjects or when no faces are detected the focus area is not displayed Position the main subject near the center of the frame Using the Zoom Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom Rotate Zoomo
4. Subject is moving rapidly In the situations noted above try pressing the shutter release button halfway to refocus several times or focus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual desired subject and use focus lock C7 55 m Note on Face Detection See AF Area Mode L1 53 or Face Detection LH 56 for more information v When the Subject Is Close to the Camera if the camera cannot focus try shooting with macro mode LH 39 or the Close up scene mode CLE 70 AF assist Illuminator and Flash If the subject is dimly lit the AF assist illuminator LL 181 may light when the shutter release button is pressed halfway or the flash LC 32 may fire when the shutter release button is pressed all the way down vu pan aa A n a Q oo oO ie a amp P a hass amp me Q Z fan Mt ion mw im rai gt pam oo amp z O Q D 29 Ww mY pds A a y Q ot Q R Q 5 lt Q vu lt o A A D Z ot 8 z Q Q teh 30 Press the gt playback button The last image captured will be displayed in full frame playback mode Rotate the rotary multi selector or press A V lt or P to view previous or next images QJ 11 Images may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory Rotary multi selector To return to shooting mode press the button
5. When formatting the memory card use the rotary multi selector to choose Yes and press the 8 button The confirmation dialog will be displayed To start formatting choose Format and press the button e Do not turn the camera off or open the battery chamber memory card slot cover until formatting is complete a in Ww D ge n 23 e Be sure to use this camera to format memory cards previously used in other devices the first time they are inserted into the COOLPIX 9100 LA 185 m Note on the Write Protect Switch When memory card switch is in the lock position data cannot Write protect switch be written to or deleted from the memory card If the switch is in the lock position unlock it by sliding the switch to the write position to save or delete images or to format the memory card v Notes on Memory Cards e Use only Secure Digital memory cards e Do not perform the following during formatting while data is being written to or deleted from the memory card or during data transfer to a computer Failure to observe this precaution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card Remove the battery or memory card Turn off the camera Disconnect the AC adapter Do not format the memory card using a computer e Do not disassemble or modify e Do not drop bend or expose to water or strong physical shock e Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or me
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7. The screen for adjusting id brightness exposure compensation amp vividness and d hue is displayed 3 Adjust the brightness vividness or hue The rotary multi selector is used as follows AV The slider moves The effect can be adjusted while confirming the results in the monitor The effect can also be adjusted by rotating the rotary multi selector vu pan aa A n a Q oo oO ie amp P pog ass amp pe Q 2 pan Mt y pan im rai gt pam os 2 z oO Q D 41 lt 4 P Switches between brightness exposure compensation vividness and hue For more information on each item see the following Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation RA 43 e Adjusting Vividness Saturation Adjustment RA 43 e Adjusting Hue White Balance Adjustment RJ 43 To turn off the effects of the creative slider press or P to choose FJ and press the button Ww my 4 A a y Q ot Q R Q 5 lt Q vu lt o A A gt Cc ot 8 z Q Q teh 42 4 When adjustment is complete press lt or P oe a a a to choose BE and press the button a If the button except when H is selected or the oy shutter release button is pressed in step 3 the selected amount of effect is applied When the effect is applied ne Ve oe the camera returns to the shooting screen Mn If brightness is adjusted are displayed If vivi
8. e This function cannot be used simultaneously with certain functions See Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously LL 87 for more information Motion detection L 180 does not function when the ISO sensitivity is set to any setting other than Auto ISO Sensitivity Settings This setting can be set by pressing the MENU button even when using continuous shooting mode LA 80 uto mode and continuous shooting mode share the same ISO sensitivity setting AF Area Mode auto gt MENU Shooting menu gt AF area mode Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus Qo Face priority default setting reek oes a een ie ela ee ea ay eee AUTO Auto eee na ane gatie tae iene Ss Manual When the camera detects a human face it focuses on that face See Face Detection L1 56 for more information If more than one face is detected the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera When taking pictures of subjects other than people or framing a subject with which no face is detected the AF area mode setting switches to Auto and the camera will automatically select the focus area up to nine areas containing the subject closest to the Buljooyus Uo SOW The camera has nine focus areas and automatically selects the focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera Press the shutter release button halfway to activate the focus area When the shutter
9. the power on lamp and the monitor will turn off e If the camera is turned off hold down the gt button to turn the camera on in playback mode CZ 30 a in Ww D ge n Power Saving Function Auto Off If no operations are performed for a while the monitor will turn off the camera will enter standby mode and the power on lamp will blink If no operations are performed for another three minutes the camera will turn off automatically When the power on lamp is blinking the following operations will turn the monitor back on Pressing the power switch shutter release button Be button or OC movie record button Rotating the mode dial In shooting or playback mode the camera will enter standby mode in about one minute default setting e The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode can be changed from the Auto off option LL 184 in the setup menu L4 169 19 ae u m TA ot D x nv 20 When the first time the camera is turned on the lanquage selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed 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 or V to choose the desired language and press the 68 button Rotary multi selector button To cancel the setting the time zone and date select No 4 P
10. Mt y pan im rai gt pam e Ss oO Q D Ww mY oo A a y Q ot Q R Q 5 lt lt Q vu lt oy A A gt Cc ot 8 z Q Q teh 34 m Notes on Shooting When the Flash Is Disabled or Lighting Is Dim e Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting Set Vibration reduction L 178 to Off in setup menu L4 169 when using a tripod to stabilize the camera may be displayed in the shooting screen When is displayed ISO sensitivity is automatically increased e The noise reduction function may be activated with some shooting conditions such as dim lighting More time than usual is required to save images to which noise reduction is applied m Note on 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 off The Flash Lamp The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter release button is pressed halfway e On Flash will fire when picture is taken e Blinks Flash charging Wait a few seconds and try again e Off Flash will not fire when picture is taken if the battery is low the monitor display will turn off and remain off until the flash is fully charged The Flash Mode Setting The default flash mode setting varies with shooting mode LH 45 i auto SAIT auto u scene auto selector A auto Th
11. SEE 29 ww Gi i800 4 2 ia 28 AME 4 5 l Fe MEAP PD KO O G OB 6 12 13 E DAYE ORES 14 Pagan g Poma Ba 999 m 1m00s 99991 E 1moOsI a b 27 26 25 24 23 24 58 61 80 3 m Al Shooting mode ENEE TS a ZOOM indicator naaa 27 39 BB Focus indicator 28 FET AE AF L indicator 79 a Flash mode eee Gg Battery level idlestar Ree 8 Vibration reduction icon 35 178 Electronic vibration s auctions icon 140 146 10 cece Geeta icon deria LOO 11 Wind noise pA UGH eee tat 12 Date not set indicator 172 200 13 Travel destination ICON we 172 14 Gaulle Semana ntteres tan ee E 15 ie Movie options normal pan movies ae 148 16 eva enon HS ee 148 GRR Mage mode weeecnsnennmnsnnnnnnennnA BEY Easy panoraMa ssn 75 a Number of exposures remaining StH IMAGES snnm 24 b Movie length 140 149 PI Internal memory indicator cnn 25 A f pe rtu i SEBE AEE PNE E EEEE A E EAE A 28 22 Sh utter speed RETTET ELETTEL TETTETTTTTTETETTTTETETTETETTTTET 28 CEJ Focus area auto 28 53 EZI Focus area for manual or center 53 Focus area face detection pet detection sescsesrrcenenn 28 DO 26 Focus area subject tracking 58 Center weighted metering area 51 BE Hand held tripod eennenenennennO4 65 PEJ ISO sensitivity 134 52 31 E N EF Hue E E EET White balance emer Continuous hobina Moden 80 EE Self
12. and receiver e 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 C Nikon COOLPIX 9100 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 1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville New York 11747 3064 USA Tel 631 547 4200 Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 ATTENTION Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Notices for customers in Europe CAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately The following apply
13. focus indicator LL 6 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 Press 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 m Note on Saving Images While images are being saved the number of exposures remaining will blink Do not open the battery chamber memory card slot cover while images are being saved Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card m 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 Subject contains objects of varying distances from the camera such as a cage with an animal inside Subjects with repeating patterns window blinds buildings with multiple rows of similarly shaped windows etc
14. is displayed 2 The icon displayed varies with the setting that was set at the time of shooting e See Using the Flash LC 32 for more information on setting the flash e Ifthe flash will not be used gently lower the flash until it clicks into place uoipn pozu COOLPIX LIERIIDL DEL EDEXEDED SSDP ED ER ER EDEP EPAPER ENESES SSP EDESESESSSDEDESESESESS USP ESENESESSOSSSESESESESSSCSDESESESESSSCSSESESESESSSCSL ES ESESECSSDSSESEXESESSSCSESESESECSOSSSESESESECSSSSL ES ESESECSSSS ES ESESESSSISSESESESECSSUPESESESSCS ISPD ESESESSSSSPSESEXESSSSISCDDES ESESSSSISPDESESESEDSISDEDESESESSSSSSEESESESSSSUSPSELENESSSSSSIESELEESSSUSLPLEL ESSIEN 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 shutterreiease 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 shutterrelease 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 ans Press halfway to set focus Press the rest of the way and exposure down to take a picture Mode Dial Rotate the mode dial to the desired i
15. is saved m Note on Preset Manual A value for flash lighting cannot be measured with Preset manual When shooting using the flash set White balance to Auto or Flash Metering auto gt MENU Shooting menu gt Metering The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine exposure is known as metering Choose how the camera meters op eats vee Matrix default setting m eaea a TETEA ing A Uses a wide area of the screen for metering This metering mode provides the appropriate exposure for a variety of shooting conditions Recommended for typical ee The camera meters the entire frame but assigns greatest weight to the subject in the center of the frame Classic meter for portraits preserves background details while letting lighting conditions at the center of the frame determine exposure Can be used with focus lock LI 55 to meter off center subjects v Note on Metering While digital zoom is in effect metering is set to center weighted metering or spot metering the area in the center of the monitor is metered The active metering area is not displayed Metering Settings This setting can be set by pressing the MENU button even when using continuous shooting mode L4 80 uto mode and continuous shooting mode share the same Metering setting Metering Area The active metering area is displayed in the monitor when Center weighted is selected for Metering bmi O 5 wn
16. nors pne aioe e A ae aes ele f UTO Sort Menu SoUSSSCSSCESSCSS CST SCSSCSCSSSCOS CESS COSCO SSCSSCESSCSSCESOCSSCSSSCSSCISSCICOSTSCSCOS TCS COS TESS COSCCS TESCO SCO SSCESCS SS SSCOSCOSSCOSSCSSCSOCOSI SSS Vi i by D List by D 113 lewing images by Date List by ED EE vaca A ave Orie seis aa ic rie eee Vi j Im nl b D M d 113 EWIDO TAGES ITT LISE DY DITE MOGE sneitt iA E E E Operati in List by D Mod 11 CTA ONS A EIS EO VEVO E a a EREE O ERA 4 List by Date Menu ves Bie Asada al thd sc Sata ae ee Meds aan dh IEEE ONAE RCP Playback Options Playback Meni AEN AART E ATA T AA TONT ASE 115 4 Print Order Creating a DPOF Print 0S eee ee eee aa te a Puree ae 17 G i Lad SC SHOW mea a a a a a a a a a C O a a e e an 09 l Rotate Image Se ec a eee nt aac eae e amp Voice Memo sare E EEEE e Copy Copy Between Internal Memory ard Memory Card EA ANA T EON E E A A 130 Editing Functions icscsucazstesscassveaives erediesesvtishe otivcestial aA OR R EA ROn A 130 Image Editing ireann n AR RAA A AA Teas 132 E Quick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation uss 132 Eh D Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast 133 FS Skin Softening Softening Skin TOMES kaeaea na a aaa AA D rper DIGITAL F aaea aaa Nao FE Frame Adding Frames to Images wsssssssssssssssssssssusssssnsssonssnssensnssnnnsnonnen LOT Fa Small Picture Decreasing IMAGE SIZE cusses 138 M Crop Creating a Cropped COPY inenen neat n a LO MOVIE Recordmaand P
17. pressed halfway The focus area will glow green and focus will be locked When the camera is unable to focus the focus area will blink Press the shutter release button halfway again to focus If the shutter release button is pressed halfway while the focus area is not displayed the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame Press the shutter release button all the way down to release the shutter bmi o O 5 un F O et 5 a m Notes on Subject Tracking Digital zoom is not available e Adjust zoom position flash mode exposure compensation and menu settings prior to registering the subject If any camera setting is changed after the subject has been registered subject registration will be canceled it may be impossible to register the desired subject or the camera may be unable to track the registered subject or may begin tracking a different subject if the subject is moving rapidly if there is a significant amount of camera shake or if the camera detects a similar subject The camera s ability to accurately track the registered subject is also dependent upon the size and brightness of the subject e When using autofocus and shooting subjects that are difficult to focus on L4 29 the subject AF area mode _ may not be in focus even though the focus area glows green If the subject is not in focus change 53 to Manual or Center in auto mode and try focus lock shooting L4 5
18. release button is pressed halfway the focus areas that are in focus up to nine areas selected by the camera will be displayed in the monitor Select one of 99 focus areas in the monitor This Focus area option is suited to situations in which the intended subject is relatively still and not positioned in the center of the frame Rotate the rotary multi selector or press A V 4 or P to move the focus area to where the subject is and take a picture To change settings for any of the following functions first press the amp button to cancel focus area selection then change the settings as desired Selectable focus area Flash mode macro mode self timer Brightness exposure compensation vividness hue To return to the focus area selection screen press the 68 button again 53 3 mm D o 5 Z g fe A Ta 54 m CANT e e a a S AE O TEETE OE E A ETa EE E ES The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame The focus area is always displayed at the center of the screen Focus area i Subject tracking aa EE ena te EEA RD eke De ER Pel A Pe A a By registering a subject the focus area will automatically move to track and focus on the subject Focusing on a Moving Subject Subject Tracking RJ 58 m Notes on AF Area Mode e When digital zoom is in effect focus will be on the center of the screen regardless of the AF area mode setting e This
19. shutter release button or movie record button When playing back images saved in the camera s internal memory IR is displayed When a memory card is inserted in the camera ff is not displayed and images saved on the memory card are played back Internal memory indicator When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save Power When the power on lamp is blinking press the power switch shutter release button Be button or movie record button to turn the monitor back on LE 184 Operations Available in Playback Mode See More on Playback LL 89 or Editing Images LA 130 for more information Displaying Shooting Information Press the button in full frame playback mode to display the highlight histogram and shooting information LL 91 Press the G button again to return to full frame playback mode Pressing the gt Button to Turn On the Camera When the camera is off holding down the De button will turn the camera on in playback mode The lens will not extend Viewing Images When images in which the face of a person or a pet was detected at the time of shooting LL 56 74 are displayed in full frame playback mode depending upon the orientation of the detected face the images may be automatically rotated for playback display except images captured continuously with the Pet portrait scene mode LE 74 or images captured with continuous shooting mode L 80 e For images captur
20. timer E A EK Smile timer M Continuous pee gotia iede n 74 38 Pet portrait auto Eeee 74 EEJ Backlighting HDR menennnnnene 66 40 Panora Massese 73 41 Still image capture movie recording sessen 142 The icon displayed varies with the shooting mode uoipn poau uon pou Playback 19 53 21 To end 18 __20 T 7 PEA L Date of recording 2 Time OF recording vesessssssssssssssssessseseeenee 20 2 Protect ICON messes 22 4 Sequence display 92 95 5 Volume indicator ose 126 152 Album icon in favorite pictures mode sis 103 Category ic icon in aauto sort mode 109 Z Sen level indicator and 8 Movie options A E aha ede E i o 9 Image mode a nia A A2 10 EASY PANOVI MA aeadantaeiemanntecteuet d a Current frame number total number of frames uu 30 b Movie length nsss 152 2 15 05 2011 12 00 eco ai w mas jm00s 11 n 1mOOsE 12 mo99 9997 Pi 29999 90991 E a b E Internal memory Indicator u s Easy panorama playback guide Sequence playback guide wu Movie playback guide 14 Filter effects ICOM nusus 15 Skin softening ICON nsss 16 Print order ICON Small picture ICON sssrin 18 D Lighting ICON nessen 19 Quick retouch ICON 20 Voice MEMO indicatOt s n 2 File number and typ nsss 92 152 135 134 117 138 133 132 126 199 The icon for the selected album or the selected category in auto sort mode in playback mode
21. 5 by focusing on another subject that is the same distance from the camera e There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled See Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously L 87 for more information 59 3 mm D o 5 Z g fe A Ta 60 Autofocus Mode auto gt MENU Shooting menu gt Autofocus mode uoweuuusareeu USAAC Yeo LEER SECA SASE MouoeN Ure UMEEN Loar Ue eoueroaveneeroouveareouveraneoualuoeuneeNu sree ye Choose how the camera focuses EA Single AF default setting ee The camera focuses when the shutter release button is pressed halfway elaine ne ee ee ee The camera focuses continuously until the shutter release button is pressed down halfway Use with moving subjects The sound of lens drive movement will be heard while the camera focuses m Note on Autofocus Mode There may be functions with which this setting cannot be enabled See Camera Settings that m Autofocus Mode Setting This setting can be set by pressing the MENU button even when using continuous shooting mode L4 80 B uto mode and continuous shooting mode share the same Autofocus mode setting Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording Autofocus mode for movie recording can be set with Autofocus mode LH 150 in the movie menu LL 146 Nikon No reproduction in any form of this manual in whole or in part except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews
22. Cc ot 8 z Q Q teh 38 m Notes on the Smile Timer Digital zoom is not available e Under some shooting conditions the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles e See Notes on Face Detection LL 57 for more information e This function cannot be used simultaneously with certain functions See Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously LA 87 for more information Auto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode ey turns off when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed e The camera does not detect any faces e The camera detected a face but cannot detect a smile Self timer Lamp Blinking When using smile timer the self timer lamp blinks slowly when the camera detects a face and blinks quickly immediately after the shutter is released Releasing the Shutter Manually Pictures can also be taken by pressing the shutter release button The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame when faces are not detected More Information See Autofocus L1 29 for more information Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 4 cm 1 6 in Note that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm 1 ft 8 in 1 Press the rotary multi selector amp macro mode The macro mode menu is displayed 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose ON an
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24. F O ot 5 a 51 pm D o 5 MA eg fe A Ta 52 ISO Sensitivity auto gt MENU Shooting menu gt ISO 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 e Although higher ISO sensitivity is effective when shooting darker subjects shooting without the flash shooting with the camera zoomed in etc images ee contain noise Sensitivity is ISO 160 when there is sufficient lighting the camera compensates by raising coun K to amaximum of ISO 800 when gnu is dim Fixed range AIC ee ee eee Limits the ISO sensitivity to ISO 160 400 when the camera automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity The camera sets the maximum value for ISO sensitivity to 400 for effective control over the amount of grain that appears in images 160 200 400 800 1600 S00 aa ISO sensitivity is locked at the specified value The icon for the ISO sensitivity setting is displayed in the monitor LZ 6 When Auto is selected the icon is not displayed at ISO 160 but is displayed if the ISO sensitivity automatically increases to more than 160 R1 34 e When Fixed range auto is selected wa 400 is displayed m Notes on ISO Sensitivity
25. Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA COOLPIX S9100 User s Manual Trademark Information Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the US and other countries The iFrame logo and the iFrame symbol are trademarks of Apple Inc Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc SDXC SDHC and SD Logos are trademarks of SD 3C LLC PictBridge is a trademark HDMI e PT logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders AVC Patent Portfolio License This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer to i encode video in compliance with the AVC standard AVC video and or ii decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal anc non commercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA L L C See http www mpegla com Introduction First Steps Basic Photog
26. When zoom is increased beyond the dh position interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator turns yellow to indicate that interpolation is being applied The position of dh moves to the right as image size decreases allowing for confirmation of the zoom positions at which shooting without interpolation is possible at the current image mode setting 2 Small image size Digital zoom can be disabled from the Digital zoom option LL 182 in the setup menu LE 169 Ww pe 4 A a y Q ot Q R Q 5 lt Q vu lt o A A gt Cc ot 8 z Q Q teh 28 2 Press the shutter release button halfway When the shutter release button is pressed halfway R4 9 the camera sets focus and exposure shutter speed and aperture value Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter release button is pressed halfway When a face is detected The camera focuses on the face framed by the double border When the subject is in focus the double border glows green When a face is not detected The camera has nine focus areas and automatically selects the focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera When the subject is in focus the focus areas that are in focus up to nine areas glow green Shutter speed Aperture The camera focuses at the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed when digital zoom is in effect Once focus has been acquired the
27. austed battery a in Ww D ge n The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is plugged into the electrical outlet T Ohare bmp aa eer ae SMe a ayuena Bink Sew green Battery charging A Battery not charging When charging is complete the charge lamp stops blinking green and turns off a The ambient temperature is not suited to charging Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5 C to ace J 35 C 41 F to 95 F The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected or there is a problem with the battery Disconnect the USB cable or unplug the Charging AC Adapter and correctly connect it again or change the Lincs abhi a khhe tebe tbat theese battery Fickers green Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and then disconnect the USB cable 17 T u a eA ot D ge nv 18 m Notes on Charging AC Adapter e The Charging AC Adapter EH 69P is for use only with compatible devices Do not use with another make or model of device e Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the Charging AC Adapter on page ili and the section The Battery LL 195 before use e The EH 69P is compatible with AC 100 240 V 50 60 Hz electrical outlets When using in other countries use a plug adapter commercially available as necessary For more
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29. con to switch to the corresponding shooting mode LA 45 uon pou The gt Playback Button e Press the gt button in shooting mode to enter playback mode e When the camera is in shooting mode press the gt button to switch to playback mode e When the camera is off holding down the gt button will turn the camera on in playback mode The Movie record Button e Press the movie record button in shooting mode to start movie recording LH 140 Press the movie record button again to stop movie recording e Press the movie record button in playback mode to enter shooting mode 10 The Rotary Multi Selector Rotate the rotary multi selector press its upper A lower V left X or right side P or press the button Shooting 3 Display flash mode Rotate to select an item a C1 32 menu 5 Display self timen_ GYM _ Disblay creative slider R135 menu M Ben 180 YH Display G4 exposure compensation Q 44 Apply selection guide Display macro mode Q1 39 menu Items can also be selected by pressing the rotary multi selector up or down Playback Select previous Display histog ram and pictures shooting information 1191 Select subsequent pictures Previous or subsequent pictures can also be selected by rotating the rotary multi selector Menu Screen 077 Move the highlight up Shooting menu Move the highl
30. d press the button The macro mode icon 44 is displayed If a setting is not applied by pressing the button within a few seconds the selection will be canceled 3 Rotate the zoom control to the zoom position at which 44 and the zoom indicator glow green The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position w pan n N A F g O a ek 5 lt 3 om Be mw Nc og Ww A roi gt ag 2 o om D 39 When the zoom is at a position where 2 and the zoom indicator glow green to the left of the camera can focus on subjects as close as 11 cm 4 4 in from the lens At the maximum wide angle position the camera can focus on subjects as close as 4 cm 1 6 in from the lens Autofocus When using auto mode if Autofocus mode LH 60 is set to Full time AF the camera focuses continuously until the shutter release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus Therefore the sound of lens drive movement can be heard When using other shooting modes Full time AF is turned on automatically when macro mode is turned on The Macro Mode Setting Gi auto mode and continuous shooting mode share the same macro mode setting When using Gi auto mode or continuous shooting mode the macro mode setting is saved in the camera s memory even if the camera is turned off Ww i A a Y Q ot Q R pp 5 lt lt Q
31. ding to the color of the light source This is known as white balance For natural colors choose a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting Although the default setting Auto can be used under most types of lighting the white balance setting suited to a particular light source can be einen manually to achieve more accurate results AUTO Auto default setting a eee ee 3 White balance is automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions Best choice in most s situations o oe a DOP Presetmanual oe en ame ee cca nn E 5 Useful when shooting under unusual lighting See Preset Manual for more information am 50 Daylight pe ee ee a White balance adjusted for direct sunlight 8 ncandescent ccc arene Use under incandescent Dning w Purere aea a Use under fluorescent lighting w y E E Use when taking pictures under overcast skies amp Fash ee Use with the flash The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor LA 6 However when Auto is selected no icon is displayed m Notes on White Balance When hue is adjusted using the creative slider LL 41 this feature cannot be set e This function cannot be used simultaneously with certain functions See Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously LL 87 for more information At white balance settings other than Auto or Flash turn the flash off LH 32 White Balance Settings This s
32. displayed in amp auto mode Motion detection icon The effects of subject movement and camera shake are reduced a Movie options A movie option is displayed for movie recording R4 140 148 Internal memory indicator Indicates that images will be saved on the camera s internal memory approximately 74 MB When a memory card is inserted in the camera i does not appear and images will be saved on the memory card Image mode The combination of image quality compression and image size is displayed The default setting is a 4000 x 3000 e The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds Q4 175 e When the monitor has turned off in standby mode to save power the power on lamp is blinking LA 184 press the following buttons to turn it back on Power switch shutter release button or CM movie record button Flash When the flash is lowered the flash setting is fixed at off and appears 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 L4 4 32 Functions Available in Auto Mode The flash mode L4 32 can be adjusted the selftimer LH 35 and macro mode LH 39 can be applied Brightness exposure compensation vividness and hue can be adjusted with the creative slider LA 40 ey
33. dness is adjusted is displayed If hue is adjusted amp is displayed Creative Slider Settings Gi auto mode and continuous shooting mode share the same settings for brightness exposure compensation vividness and hue these settings are saved in the camera s memory even when the camera is turned off Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation Adjust the overall brightness of the image Slider To make the subject brighter move the slider toward To make the subject darker move the slider toward 4 H Exposure Histogram compensation value Using the Histogram A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image Use as a guide when using exposure compensation and shooting without the flash The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right The vertical axis shows the number of pixels e Increasing exposure compensation shifts tone distribution to the right and decreasing it shifts tone distribution to the left Adjusting Vividness Saturation Adjustment Adjust the overall vividness of the image e Vividness increases as the slider is moved up Vividness decreases as the slider is moved down apo omy KP 2eqhejg pue Aydesbojoud dseg Adjusting Hue White Balance Adjustment Adjust the overall hue of the image Slider e The overall image becomes more reddish as the Slider is moved up The overall ima
34. e Auto Selector Choosing a Scene and Shooting Scene Mode Types and Characteristics Shooting with Easy Panorama me secede Playing Images Captured with Easy Panoramas Shooting with Panorama Assist Burst Shooting Continuous Shooting Mode sae net tet roca a ens Changing Continuous Shooting Mode Settings sssini Applying Effects When Shooting Special Effects Mode susuissssisiiremiessnnrsurs Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously ouusmensssiisiiisiss More on P layback sseeeeesceeceeeeeecceceeseceeseaceceseseceseeeeceeeeeeeceeeeatececesec eee eeesonseeseceetsececeseceesoeeeseoesonceeoesoeseooes Operations in Full frame Playback PAP iII Oi osesaceiva aaesnadedaarcuedtnsetin neciguee UN aAA Displaying the Histogram and Shooting Information Playing Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode Sequence Viewing Multiple Images Thumbnail eles AARAA AANA Calendar Display Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom AE E AE E A A E Playing Back Images by Category uiiiinisiisirssisiiaitinsiisriinisriineiciinnianbnina Sorting Favorite Images Favorite Pictures Mode cccessscessscsessesssesescsesersssesrssseseseeeeee F wng mages Iran ANOUN ices iat cant Stats a adel di lana ean te ea tts A F i Pi es M i Findi in A S Mod mnadamg images IM AUtE SOR MOU tanuraa aaa AA Aiia irae Vi i S M d Ewng Images ITAUtO SOMOD E 306 uians te tninn cant acta acest a a n R h O M d DGIHONS INAWO SOM MOAS
35. e camera selects the optimum flash mode setting for the scene mode it has selected SCENE varies with the selected scene mode Q1 67 73 night landscape fixed at off night portrait fixed at auto with red eye reduction a backlighting fixed at fill flash when HDR is Off fixed at off when HDR is On C166 Ey continuous fixed at off EFFECTS special effects aUI0 auto The flash cannot be used simultaneously with certain functions See Camera Settings that Cannot The flash mode setting applied in auto mode is saved in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off The sei timer is useful for self portraits or reducing the effects of camera shake that occur when the shutter release button is pressed The timer can be set to ten or two seconds When using the self timer use of a tripod is recommended Set Vibration reduction L4 178 to Off in the setup menu R4 169 when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting 1 Press the rotary multi selector self timer The self timer menu is displayed 2s and press the button 10s ten seconds Use on important occasions such as weddings 2s two seconds Use to prevent camera shake When fe is selected the camera uses face detection to detect a human face and then automatically releases the shutter when a smile is detected Q1 37 When the shooting mode is the Pet portrait scene m
36. e shooting menu 21 46 Scene mode L1 61 Rotate the mode dial and align an icon to the mark to select one of the following shooting modes Auto mode EFFECTS Special effects QA 85 Effects can be applied to images during shooting Six different effects are available Ol Continuous shooting mode C2 80 Change settings to Continuous or BSS best shot selector ie D O 5 wn F O a 5 a Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene u Scene auto selector SCENE Night landscape Night portrait A Backlighting By simply framing a picture the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting Choose the desired scene from 15 different scene types and the camera s settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene Captures the atmosphere of night landscapes The flash fires to light the portrait subject while preserving the atmosphere of the evening or night view The flash fires when there is backlight to prevent the subject from being hidden in shadow or use the HDR function to shoot when there are very bright areas and very dark areas in the same frame 45 Choose the image mode combination of image size and compression rate at which images are saved This setting can be changed when using any shooting mode Wh ite ba lan ce Be I EES US Sane a AAA Bulooys uo alow Choose how t
37. ed with the continuous shooting feature each series of images is treated as a le d group and only the group s key picture is displayed sequence display LL 92 Deleting Unwanted Images 1 Press the t W button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor To exit without deleting press the MENU button Press the rotary multi selector A or F to choose the desired deletion method and press the button Current image Only the current image or voice memo R 126 is deleted If the key picture of a sequence group Rq 92 is selected all images in the group are deleted Erase selected images Multiple images can be selected and deleted Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen All images All images are deleted 3 Press A or W to choose Yes and press the K button Deleted images cannot be recovered To cancel press amp or W to select No and press the O button Uh apow olny Gy opeqheig pue Aydeuboloud 3Iseg Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Press the rotary multi selector lt or P to choose an image to be deleted and press A to add to the image and mark it for deletion To undo the selection press VW to remove 7 Rotate the zoom control R14 to T Q to switch back to full frame playback or W BS to display thumbnails 2 Add toall desired i images and then p press the button to confirm the selection A confirmation dialog is displayed Fol
38. enoinausdiansnteauued Using ENE AS ost aleieceistieeas te Antanas atin tots nari A a A Setting the ash INOCG saabnc iin i a A i OS Taki i ith the Self tim 35 aking Pictures with the SENSU INE uausassssisesirsiressiresiresiresseresereseresseresereseressiresereseresetresereserets Taking Pi i Smile Ti 37 aking Pictures with the Smile TiMEf weiss aia tee hte tale eec lisesi eneaateee ancien am Macro Mod massissas a tam aaa aa a slta alls ade bevel chee a sO Vill Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation Vividness and Hue wees Operating the Creative SIS as csshsste terscunesssnedescuiesedesrovthesb dss setanstecersondseansndvsecoesoutsbateabenlsooidibasidlaten Adjusting Exposure COmMpensation amma an a eee eee Oe ne nT EOS tere oe a PR ev MORE ON Shooting access decks ssi inia E ATN i eiedde Selecti Shooting Mode Mode Dial electing a Shooting Mode Mode Dial sii aeecrtincdncsaiaroneametnmtandnte acess Changi A Mode Setti Shooting M anging amp Auto Mode Settings Shooting Menu seseserrrrennnnnirirrrennnnnn Image Mode Image Quality Image SiZe ssssssessssesuesssesmsssssesmsassessssseemssssssemunssesssunsssenn White Bal Adjusting H ite Balance Adjusting HUS erinran na cael EE ec lal tarda aes MEN eeir A A a E E esscn Lamas ISO Sensitivity AF Area Mode Autofocus Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Scene Mode ee cr AE en a ee ee aN EL ont ema ee Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera Scen
39. etting can be set by pressing the MENU button even when using continuous shooting mode C2 80 B uto mode and continuous shooting mode share the same White balance setting 49 pm D o 5 wn g fe A Ta 50 Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with white balance settings like Auto and Incandescent for example to make images shot under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting 1 Placea white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting 2 Display the shooting menu co 46 use the rotary multi selector to choose PRE Preset manual in the White balance menu and press the button The camera zooms in to the position for measuring white balance White balance 3 Choose Measure To apply the most recently measured white balance value choose Cancel and press the button The white balance setting will not be measured again and the most recently measured value will be set 4 Frame the reference object in the measuring window Preset manual Measuring window 5 Press the GR button to measure a value for preset manual The shutter is released and the new white balance value is set No image
40. f flammable gas as this could result in explosion or fire A N Handle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child A N 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 A Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak overheat or explode if improperly handled Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product Before replacing the battery turn the product off If you are using the Charging AC Adapter AC adapter be sure itis unplugged Use only a Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL12 supplied Charge the battery by using a camera that supports battery charging or by using a Battery Charger MH 65 available separately To charge the battery with the camera use either Charging AC Adapter EH 69P supplied or the Charge by computer function When inserting the battery do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards Do not short or disassemble the battery or attempt to remove or break the battery insulation or casing Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat Do not immerse in or expose to water Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins The battery is prone to leakage when fully discharged To avoid dama
41. function cannot be used simultaneously with certain functions See Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously LL 87 for more information e Autofocus may not perform as expected LL 29 AF Area Mode Settings This setting can be set by pressing the MENU button even when using continuous shooting mode L4 80 B auto mode and continuous shooting mode share the same AF area mode setting Focus Lock Use focus lock to focus on off center subjects when center is selected for AF area mode The following steps explain the usage of focus lock when Center is selected for AF area mode 1 Position the subject in the center of the frame 2 Press the shutter release button halfway Confirm that the focus area glows green Focus and exposure are locked 3 Continue holding down the shutter release button halfway and recompose the picture Be sure to maintain the same distance between the camera and the subject while the shutter release button is pressed halfway 4 Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to take the picture Pe o o 5 un F et 5 55 3 mm D o 5 Z g fe A Ta 56 Face Detection When the camera is pointed at the face of a person the camera detects the face and focuses on it The face detection function is activated in the following situations When AF area mode is set to Face priority in auto mode or c
42. ge becomes more bluish as the slider is moved down m Note on White Balance Adjustment When hue is adjusted using the creative slider White balance in the shooting menu LH 49 cannot be set 43 Adjusting Exposure Compensation When using scene mode or special effects mode brightness exposure compensation can be adjusted for taking pictures 1 Press the rotary multi selector 4 exposure compensation The exposure compensation guide and histogram are displayed 2 Use the rotary multi selector to select a Exposure compensation compensation value guide To make the subject brighter apply positive exposure compensation To make the subject darker apply negative exposure compensation Histogram Exposure compensation value Ww my pss A a Y Q ot Q R Q 5 lt Q vu lt o A A gt Cc ot 8 z Q Q teh 44 Esai 4 Press the shutter release button to take a picture To reset exposure compensation repeat from step 1 and set the value to 0 0 then press button Histogram See Using the Histogram L4 43 for more information oe TAST EB LB E EE ES o r soe yee D oe Gi Auto mode 03 24 Pictures can be taken with an automatic point and shoot mode recommended for first time users of digital cameras Brightness vividness and hue can be adjusted using the creative slider Various settings are available in th
43. ge 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 A Observe the following precautions when handling the Charging AC Adapter Keep dry Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth Continued use could result in fire Do not handie the plug or go near the Charging AC Adapter during lightning storms Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock Do not damage modify forcibly tug or bend the USB cable place it under heavy objects or expose it to heat or flames Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed take it to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock Do not handle the plug or Charging AC Adapter with wet hands Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC to AC inverters Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire ili A Use appropriate cables W
44. he camera selects the focus area for autofocus Autofocusmoda re a a penne ent gig ene ier RRT ae Choose how the camera focuses Displaying the Shooting Menu Rotate the mode dial to auto mode R1 45 Press the MENU button to display the shooting menu Shooting menu MENU e Use the rotary multi selector to choose and apply settings C2 11 e To exit the shooting menu press the MENU button m Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Some functions cannot be enabled in conjunction with others L4 87 46 Image Mode Image Quality Image Size auto gt MENU Shooting menu gt Image mode Image mode refers to the combination of image size and image quality compression at which images are saved Choose the image mode best suited to the manner in which images will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card The higher the image mode setting the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without appearing noticeably grainy but limiting the number of images that can be saved loa nE ei nel eae re lr anen yyy Leu J JULE aju ao a 4 4 LL ST _Image r mode Size pixels po Description A n es B 4000x3000 l ao00 x 3000 linage will be higher quality than The 6 eme Ted ty UNIT compression ratio is approximately 1 4 eS secano eee j E 4000x3000 4000 x 3000 3 default setting
45. hen 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 A Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts A 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 1m 3 ft 4 in from the subject AN 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 A N 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 AN 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 airpla
46. ight right or go to next screen apply selection Move the highlight on left orreturnto Y j previous screen Apply selection go to next screen Move the highlight down The highlight can also be moved by rotating the rotary multi selector 11 uon poU Using Camera Menus Press the MENU button L4 5 to display the menu for the selected mode Use the rotary multi selector R 11 to navigate the menus A is displayed when previous Tab forthe menus available in mMenu items are available the current shooting mode tab for playback mode menu hiloting menu Tab for movie menu during ee shooting mode playback menu during playback mode Tab for displaying the setup menu lt is displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow T Press the MENU button Shooting menu 2 Press the rotary multi selector A or V to choose an item and then press B or the button Items can also be chosen by rotating the rotary multi selector Q4 11 To change tabs press LA 13 Rotary multi selector Shooting menu 6R button The setting is applied 4 When setting is finished press the MENU button The camera exits the menu display Switching Between the Tabs on Menu Screens Shooting menu Press the rotary multi selector to highlight the tab Attaching the Camera Strap N SS T age EA Aro a Paat a de at er k og Shooting menu Press the r
47. imer The self timer menu is displayed To adjust settings for flash mode creative slider exposure compensation or items in the shooting menu adjust the settings before pressing 2 Use the rotary multi selector to choose E smile timer and press the button If a setting is not applied by pressing the button within a few seconds the selection will be canceled 3 Framea picture Point the camera at the subject When the camera detects a human face a double border focus area is displayed around that face When focus is acquired on that face the double border will turn green for a moment and focus is locked vu pan ia A i a Q oo oO i a amp P pog lt amp me Q m pan Mt ion mw fim rai gt pam os Ss O Q D 37 rr on ea ye 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 4 The shutter is automatically released If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling the shutter is automatically released Each time the shutter is released the camera repeats automatic shooting by face detection and smile detection 5 Finish shooting To end automatic shooting by smile detection either turn off the camera or set the smile timer to OFF Ww my pss A a Y Q ot Q R Q F lt Q azi lt oy A A gt
48. information about plug adapters consult your travel agency e The Charging AC Adapter EH 69P is for charging the battery inserted into the camera When the camera is connected to an electrical outlet with the Charging AC Adapter EH 69P the camera cannot be turned on Do not under any circumstances use another make or model of USB AC adapter other than Charging AC Adapter EH 69P Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera AC Power Source If the AC Adapter EH 62F available separately LL 197 is used power is supplied to the camera from an electrical outlet and taking pictures and playing back images are available with this camera e Do not under any circumstances use another make or model of AC adapter other than EH 62F Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger e Connecting the COOLPIX 9100 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL12 LA 157 187 e The EN EL12 can be charged without using the camera by using the Battery Charger MH 65 available separately L 197 Turning On and Off the Camera 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 To turn off the camera press the power switch again When the camera is turned off
49. laybackannannaneiiienatanaioniane ttg iA aA 140 Recording Movies TOEA PAE EE ERA ere A EA EEEE OEE E EE E Peter ene ger 140 Movie Options a A a a a a A Open with HS Foge EEEE EOE SE AE E E E EAS AA i Autofocus A A se recmnat teeth te ond ene tacns Surstanette eras tog 150 f AEE A EET EA E EA EEN E Wind Noise d 151 m CONSE PRECUCTIO Macc alveoli Pies EE pore Da ae TA Movie Playback wsidelicdbebchesGuestadadawsuasesiascoisvadacdudediaechdssUasesduesiuasedaa siveavivesdJlsiaeesisendescadeaduueedeieeidisidandeseo 152 Deleting MOVIE Sosanna nean aa a a a a a aaa aaa a poe Editi Movi 153 ING MOVES iea Ea aa A E AAEN INK E fa A A G AS on necting to Television S omputers and Prts ace ed te terecece ved asbatect el ieseeccedccenties 155 F Connecting POA D EEEE EE ETR TETO EAA E E 155 ix 5 Q f j ages SHEER THEE EEE EEE EEE EE EEE TEETH EE EE EES EE ESTE EEE ESTEE EEE ESE EEE EEE SE EESEEEESE EES EE SESE SES EEEESEEESEE EEE EEE SHEESH EEE SEED EEE EE ED 1 66 LETTTTTT 1 9 te EEEIEE EEE EEEE EEEE EEO A E 1 64 eee in me EEE EE EERE EEE E EE EE EEE EE EE EE EEE EEE EEE EE TE EEE EE EE EEE EEE TEES TEES TEES EEE EE EE EEE EEE EEE EEE EE EE EE EE EEE EE EE EEE EE EE 4 gs nN Sett Camera Life and Perfo Man eunan 194 I NG FEET EEE EE EEE EEE EEE EE EE EEE EE EE EE EEE THEE EEE EE EE EEE EE EEFEE EE EE EEE EE EE EEE EE EEE EEE TEES EEE ESTE TEESE EE EEEEEEE EEE EE EEE TEES
50. low the instructions displayed in the monitor m Notes on Deletion e Deleted images cannot be restored Transfer important images to a computer before deleting them Protected images cannot be deleted EE 122 Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode In shooting mode press the ff button to delete the last image captured 37 apow ony K peqhe g pue AydesGojoyd riseg 32 When the flash is needed such as when the subject is dimly lit or when there is backlighting pop the flash up The flash mode can be set to match the shooting conditions When ISO sensitivity is set to Auto the flash has a range of 0 5 4 0 m 1 ft 8 in 13 ft at the maximum wide angle zoom position and a range of 1 5 2 5 m Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim fel E cdeyecdicign Reduce red eye ee ee ee ee Flash will not fire even when lighting is dim 5 Tor eras pec RU CCRC a LR T A Ea EAE eRe Flash fires whenever a picture is taken Use to fill in illuminate shadows and backlit subjects Sg Slowsync 50 Auto flash mode is combined with slow shutter speed Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery Flash illuminates main subject slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim lighting Red eye Reduction This camera uses advanced red eye reduction in Camera Red Eye Fix Pre flashes are fired repeatedly at low intensity before
51. n about Nikon brand accessories contact a local authorized Nikon dealer Holographic seal Identifies this device as an authentic Nikon product Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction 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 e Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product e 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 Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner digital camera or other device may be punishable by law Items prohibited by law from
52. n of the faces detected in full frame and thumbnail playback modes excluding images captured using continuous shooting mode LH 80 57 pm D o 5 wn g fe A Ta 58 Focusing on a Moving Subject Subject Tracking Use this mode to take pictures of moving subjects By registering a subject the camera can move the focus area automatically to track the subject T Press the MENU button in amp auto mode or continuous mode The shooting menu or continuous menu is displayed tracking in the AF area mode option and press the button AF area mode gt 53 Press the MENU button after changing the settings and return to the shooting screen 3 Register a subject Align the subject with the white border at the center of the frame and press the button e The subject is registered When the camera is unable to focus on the subject the border will glow red Change the composition and try registering the subject again When the subject is registered a yellow double border focus area is displayed around that subject To change the subject press the Q button to deregister the current subject If the camera cannot track the registered subject anymore the focus area will disappear and the registration will be canceled Register the subject again 4 Press the shutter release button to take a picture The camera focuses on the focus area when the shutter release button is
53. ne or the instruments of the hospital n DL Notices for Customers in the U S A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply notin the U S A use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed The power supply unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position Federal Communications Commission FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment
54. ng commitment to ongoing product support and education continually updated information is available online at the following sites e For users in the U S A Attp vww nikonusa com e For users in Europe and Africa Attp www europe nikon com support e For users in Asia Oceania and the Middle East http Awww nikon asia com Visit these sites to keep up to date with the latest product information tips answers to frequently asked questions FAQs and general advice on digital imaging and photography Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area Visit the site below for contact information http imaging nikon com Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry Only Nikon brand electronic accessories including battery charger batteries Charging AC Adapter and AC adapters certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry THE USE OF NON NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY The use of third party rechargeable Li ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating igniting rupturing or leaking For more informatio
55. number of images that can be saved differs depending on the composition of the image In addition this number may vary depending on the make of memory card even when the memory cards have the same ae capacity Internal memory DE Ao approx 74 MB 1 Bie a 4 Gpy AE My ae 34 x 25 13 x 10 28 x 21 11 x8 E sa 2940 22 x 16 8 5 X65 91 4640 17x13 7x5 297 15000 9x 7 35 X25 a a 528 24100 5x 4 215 30080232 O sa tro Bax 93x75 If the number of exposures remaining is 10 000 or more the number of exposures remaining display shows 9999 2 Print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of pixels by printer resolution dpi and multiplying by 2 54 cm 1 in However at the same image size images printed at higher resolutions will print smaller than the size indicated and those printed at lower resolutions will print larger than the size indicated White Balance Adjusting Hue auto gt MENU Shooting menu gt White 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 accor
56. ode Bx Pet portrait auto release is displayed RJ 74 The self timer settings 10s and 2s cannot be used The mode selected for self timer is displayed If a setting is not applied by pressing the button within a few seconds the selection will be canceled 3 Frame the picture and press the shutter release button halfway vu pan ia A n a Q oo oO ie a amp P pog lt amp ne Q 2 fan Mt ion mw fim rai gt pam a Ss O Q D 35 Focus and exposure will be set Ww pe 4 A a y Q ot Q R pp 5 lt Q vu lt o A A gt Cc ot 8 z Q Q teh 36 4 Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down The self timer starts and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor The self timer lamp 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 will be set to OFF To stop the timer before a picture is taken press the shutter release button again The camera uses face detection to detect human faces and then automatically releases the shutter when a smile is detected This feature can be used when shooting mode Q4 45 is set to auto mode or the Eq night portrait or Portrait scene mode L4 61 1 Press the rotary multi selector self t
57. only to users in European countries e This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as household waste e For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management The following apply only to users in European countries e All batteries whether marked with this symbol or not are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as household waste For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management This syrnbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately nn Be 5 i y a y he A For Y Saf ii a PTO TIS Manual iieaeoe NE EEE E T ET Information and PrecautionSse s sssrssrssessssssseissseterinsnennenensssseieresterananennnsnnsnsenereratteranenenssnnnsesess Partof the Camela ranoenenn ce nn a R a a a a ahnt NS eG ek BOG ranen E E E al Dial TREMONTON ear Mi oT Peto RETEST Tr tsa Basic Operation Sorin Aa a A UTAT ENO E O T ATAR E Raising and Lowering the Flash 4 Flash Pop up Control s sssssssssessessssessssersorsesresesesnens The Sh tter releas BUON feacaisie seiscieu reeds cneuaua tien sstn mendnan iain Mode dls ssscrssen tenance acted ds cece ataucnancad dn a a tinier a a aa a O The WPT CP Te SICK ENON eaae O The CP Movie record BUtIONg scaceaissrncceeaenane
58. ontinuous shooting mode L4 53 When the following scene modes are selected Scene auto selector LZ 62 night portrait Q4 65 Portrait LA 67 e When smile timer is selected LZ 37 1 Framea picture When the camera detects a face that face is framed by a yellow double border When the camera detects more than one face operation varies as follows depending upon the ee mode evenness ans Susu ESI EEE A A Ne ye LY HUH auto mode or continuous a cd mode Face priority cou The face closest to the camera nen ther faces framed by single Up to 12 Scene auto selector eee b me laa order night portrait a nd wel of The face closest to the center of 4 the frame i vee aera pe Other faces framed by single border Up to 3 cae EE D 3 n 2 Press the shutter release button halfway The camera focuses on the face framed by the double border The double border turns green and focus is locked When the camera is unable to focus the double border as a will blink Press the shutter release button halfway again o E to focus Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to take a picture When using smile timer the shutter is released automatically if the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling there is no need to press the shutter release b
59. otary multi selector A or F to selecta tab and press either the 68 button or gt The selected menu is 3 ot Ben O Q A 5 3 13 ae u a TA rt D ge nv 14 Insert a Rechargeable Li ion Battery EN EL12 supplied into the camera e Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low C11 16 cover BATTERY a Insert the battery Use the battery to lift the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow D and fully insert the battery 2 When the battery is fully inserted the battery latch will lock it in place m Inserting the Battery Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera Be sure to check that the battery is in the correct orientation Close the battery chamber memory card slot cover oan Removing the Battery Turn the camera off Q41 19 and be sure that the power on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery chamber memory card slot cover To eject the battery open the battery chamber memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery LAS latch in the direction indicated by the arrow CL The battery can then be removed by hand The camera battery or memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card m Notes on the Battery e Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the ba
60. our 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 3 ot eat O Q A 5 3 Notations e Secure Digital SD memory card SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card are referred to as memory card e The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the default setting e The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor and the names of buttons or messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold Screen Samples In this manual images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown Illustrations and Screen Display Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display Internal Memory and Memory Cards Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera s internal memory or on removable memory cards If a memory card is inserted all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and delete playback and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or accessed for picture storage deletion or viewing 53 mt Q Q Z O cr Q 3 Life Long Learning As part of Nikon s Life Long Learni
61. posing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user s responsibility Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person erase all data using commercial deletion software or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information for example pictures of empty sky Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting L 171 Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices uon pou Lens cover closed ZOON CONO lenena aa W WGE oroen een a a E E EET thumbnail playback 94 96 Q playback ZOOM 97 O eeoa 2 MWOCG Tid lca ttanstat Gesieittovetniertiesoncttaneatleeeee 3 Shutter release button wwe 9 28 Self timer la Mp 30 AF assist iHU MINatOT anena 181 Power switch power on lamp 6 Speaker a aa T OA Microphone stereo sss E lash TEETER TEETER EE EE EEE EE EE EEE EE EEE EEE TEES EEE EE EE EEE EE EE EEE EE EE EEE EE EEE flash pop up controls
62. raphy and Playback Auto Mode More on Shooting More on Playback Editing Images Movie Recording and Playback Connecting to Televisions Computers and Printers Basic Camera Setup Caring for the Camera Technical Notes and Index ii To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them WARNINGS AN Turn off in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or Charging AC Adapter unplug the Charging AC Adapter and remove the battery immediately taking care to avoid burns Continued operation could result in injury After removing or disconnecting the power source take the equipment to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection N Do not disassemble Touching the internal parts of the camera or Charging AC Adapter could result in injury Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians Should the camera or Charging AC Adapter break open as the result of a fall or other accident take the product to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the product and or removing the battery A Do not use the camera or Charging AC Adapter in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence o
63. reieiculesneeaiaace 0 The Rotary Multi Selectorirsonieinninspensainnreni naa nR RS TEI AS HF AGE Ee GL enro ianen A A EEA E E A E AA A Switching Between the Tabs on Menu SCre n S si S Attaching the Camera Strap seisciecihaciccitsuutes ccc Sas e A aa alaa V O OD DDN m m First Steps m ienen acna aaia a a a a a a a aa 14 Inserting the Battery ntnstevennandcuwiansiniinveedtomiiintaisiineinrnviieiiaenentinaasieiaiity 14 Removing the Batte estrreriet atin atari ated seines eian a e a A aE O Charging the Batte recsciriiconnengsdiiriiianaa a a aiii 16 Turning On and OF the ITA SE sssrin Setting Display Language Date and Time sisudiiauciiicaiiorouncandalemoranaawmvein 20 Inserting Memory Cards we maui R E A E A E AAO CE E 22 REMOVING Neno Card ia A A A cntemleiaees Basic Photography and Playback Auto MOde ceecccsssssssesssssssssesesssssssesssssssseesessssseees 24 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select Auto Mode sessrnreninrrrinnrnnnrnnnnn 24 Indi Displayed i A Mod 25 ndicators Displayed In UTO TV VOCUS scsi cad cgtudg neeanpva e hiv EE u i Step 2 Framea PIC CUle suscninmiomiriianinianan a O Using the Zoomin ei ee a aa a a a eaa a E A Step 2 FOCUS and SNOOt unnai nitian t E RA N A a aaO S laying Back and Deleting 30 tep 4 Playing Back and Deleting IMa gESnenennnrennrnreurnrenrenrrennrnrenre Playing Back Images Playback Mode imena Deleting Unwanted IimMacges ais sec caste asda carm rated ar anesiaibilnacataudanan
64. ress lt or P to choose your home time zone LL 174 and press the button Daylight Saving Time if daylight saving time is in effect press A to enable the daylight saving time function while setting the region in step 4 When the daylight saving time function is enabled is displayed at the top of the monitor Press W to disable the daylight saving time function Languages Time zone and date London Casablanca 4 kordon Geb 5 Press A or W to choose the date format and press the button Date format 6 Press A lt 4 V or P to set the date and time and press the button Choose an item Press P or changes between D M Y hour and minute an uv e A a D T a Date and time Edit the highlighted item Rotate the rotary multi selector or press Aor V Apply the setting Select the minute setting and press the 0R button or P When settings are finished the lens extends and the camera switches to shooting mode Print Date and Changing the Date and Time e Toimprint the date on images while taking pictures enable print date from the Print date option LE 177 in the setup menu LH 169 after the date and time have been set To change the camera s date and time setting select Time zone and date L4 172 in the setup menu A 169 21 mp u a eA ot D ge nv 22 If a memory card is inserted in the camera data are automatically
65. saved on the memory card and data saved to the memory card can be played back deleted or transferred Remove the memory card to save data in the internal memory or play back delete or transfer data from the internal memory monitor are off and open the battery chamber memory card slot cover gat 7 garreny Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover 2 Insert the memory card Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place m Inserting Memory Cards Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card Be sure to check that the memory card is in the correct orientation Removing Memory Cards Turn the camera off and be sure that the power on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery chamber memory card slot cover Pome Press the card in CL to partially eject the card then remove the card by hand while being careful not to remove the card at an angle 2 e The camera battery or memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card m Formatting Memory Cards if the message on the right is displayed when the camera is turned on the memory card must be formatted before use LH 185 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
66. tal objects Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card e Do not leave in direct sunlight closed vehicles or areas exposed to high temperatures Do not expose to humidity dust or corrosive gases By eye ae j This section describes taking pictures in auto mode an automatic point and shoot mode recommended for first time users of digital cameras 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera The lens extends and the monitor turns on 2 Rotate the mode dia Ww D F to amp a Q a a lt D a P E E E CaN azi de Ge 2 3 Check the battery level indicator and the D number of exposures remaining Q D Battery Level Indicator gt a ca TT see g RTE ia j ecco E E ETETEN I gaang Display gt gt Pt en ree Description oee oO sa oj Battery level high o Battery level low Ca Prepare to charge or replace the battery Number of exposures remaining 9 Cannot take pictures Battery exhausted Charge or replace the battery Number of Exposures Remaining The number of pictures that can be taken is displayed The number of images that can be saved depends on the capacity of the internal memory or memory card and the image mode setting R4 47 24 Indicators Displayed in Auto Mode Vibration reduction icon Vibration reduction can be applied to reduce the effects of camera shake Shooting mode E F
67. the main flash reducing the red eye effect Additionally if the camera detects red eye while saving an image the affected area will be processed to reduce red eye before the image is saved Note the followings when shooting Because pre flashes are fired there is a slight lag between when the shutter release button is pressed and when the shutter is released More time than usual is required to save images Red eye reduction may not produce the desired results in some situations e In extremely rare instances areas not subject to red eye may be affected by red eye reduction processing in these cases choose another flash mode and try again A the Flash Mode Slide the flash pop up control The flash pops up When the flash is lowered the flash mode will be fixed at off Press the rotary multi selector flash mader The flash mode menu is displayed Use the rotary multi selector to choose the desired mode and press the button The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed When alll auto is applied WUT is only displayed for a few seconds regardless of Photo info settings QA 176 If a setting is not applied by pressing the button within a few seconds the selection will be canceled m Lowering the Flash if the flash will not be used gently lower the flash until it clicks into vu pan wy A a a Q oo oO ie a amp P a as amp Q m fan
68. ttery on page iii and the section The Battery LL 195 before use e if the battery will not be used for an extended period recharge it at least once every six months and run it flat before returning it to storage a in Ww D T in 15 ed into the camera by connecting the supplied Charging AC Adapter EH 69P to the camera via the supplied USB Cable UC E6 and then plugging the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet Ifa plug adapter is included attach the plug adapter to the plug on the Charging AC Adapter Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place Once the two are connected attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or region in which the camera was purchased The Charging AC Adapter comes with the plug adapter attached in Argentina and Korea T u m TA rt D ge nv 16 Do not turn the camera on 3 Usethe supplied USB cable to connect the Charging AC Adapter to the camera 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 USB cable 4 Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet The charge lamp slowly blinks green to indicate that the battery is charging About 3 hours and 50 minutes are required to charge a fully exh
69. ut Zoomin the zoom control toward T to zoom in increasing the size of the subject Rotate the zoom control toward W to zoom out increasing the area visible in the frame Rotating the zoom control all the way in either direction will adjust the zoom quickly while rotating the control partially will adjust the zoom slowly When the camera is turned on the zoom is at the a vs Optical Digital maximum wide angle position ns cae zoom zoom e A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated Digital Zoom When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position rotating and holding the zoom control at T triggers digital zoom Digital zoom can magnify the subject up to about 4x beyond the maximum magnification of the optical zoom ny ny Maximum optical zoom Digital zoom enabled vu pan wy A a a Q oo oO ie a amp P pog Dass amp me Q Z fan Mt ion mw im rai gt pam oo amp z O Q D 27 e The camera focuses at the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed when digital zoom is in effect Digital Zoom and Interpolation Unlike optical zoom digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify images resulting in slight deterioration of picture quality according to the image mode LL 47 and digital zoom magnification interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond dh when taking still images
70. utton Q 37 bmi o O 5 un F O et 5 a m Notes on Face Detection lf the camera is unable to detect any faces when the shutter release button is pressed halfway with AF area mode set to Face priority the AF area mode setting automatically switches to Auto If no faces are detected when the shutter release button is pressed halfway in the Portrait and night portrait scene modes the camera will focus on the subject at the center of the frame 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 otherwise obstructed When faces take up too much or too little of the frame When the frame includes more than one face the faces detected by the camera and the face on which the camera focuses depend upon a variety of factors including the direction in which the faces are looking When using autofocus and shooting subjects that are difficult to focus on LA 29 the subject may not be in focus even though the double border is green If the subject is not in focus change AF area mode to Manual or Center in auto mode and try focus lock shooting L4 55 by focusing on another subject that is the same distance from the camera Images captured using face detection will be rotated and displayed automatically according to the orientatio
71. vu lt om A A gt Cc ot 8 z Q Q teh 40 I SESS MBLC AERA OS Ce a M e 2 Ed Brightness exposure compensation vividness and hue can be adjusted for taking pictures by pressing the rotary multi selector P fd Items that can be set vary by the shooting mode When Using amp Auto Mode Ll 24 or Continuous Shooting Mode 80 Brightness exposure compensation vividness and hue can be adjusted with the creative slider Vivid wee M iain tag a ATASE E a MEN Tce D n Hue Peas PRER AE A Mie huupi Nae nedireaian die ant pleats Seg neal fiant sis tataa e te aaae at avt anean ne rayana aee nalia apea e Meghna in Hue adjustment is used to adjust the hue of the entire image See Operating the Creative Slider Q 41 for more information When Using Scene Mode L 61 or Special Effects Mode LJ 85 Brightness exposure compensation can be adjusted Exposure compensation 0000 ot aap gt og pte hg le ene Use to brighten or darken the overall image See Adjusting Exposure Compensation L 44 for more information Operating the Creative Slider When using amp auto mode and Gh continuous mode use the creative slider to adjust brightness exposure compensation vividness and hue for taking pictures 1 Press the rotary multi selector gt 8 The creative slider screen is displayed 2 Press the rotary multi selector lt or P to choose Fd or do

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