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Trademark Information

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Introduction

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback: (Auto) Mode

More on Shooting

More on Playback

Editing Pictures

Movie Recording and Playback

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Basic Camera Setup

Caring for the Camera

Technical Notes and Index


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For Your Safety

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, readthe following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment.Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listedin this section are indicated by the following symbol:

WARNINGS

Turn off in the event ofmalfunctionShould you notice smoke or anunusual smell coming from thecamera or Charging AC adapter,unplug the Charging AC adapter andremove the battery immediately,taking care to avoid burns. Continued

operation could result in injury. Afterremoving or disconnecting the powersource, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative forinspection.

Do not disassemble Touching the internal parts of thecamera or Charging AC adapter couldresult in injury. Repairs should beperformed only by qualifiedtechnicians. Should the camera orCharging AC adapter break open asthe result of a fall or other accident,take the product to a Nikon-authorizedservice representative for inspection,after unplugging the product and/or

removing the battery.

Do not use the camera orCharging AC adapter in thepresence of flammable gas

Do not use electronic equipment inthe presence of flammable gas, as thiscould result in explosion or fire.

Handle the camera strap withcare

Never place the strap around the neckof an infant or child.

Keep out of reach of childrenParticular care should be taken toprevent infants from putting thebattery or other small parts into theirmouths.

This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikonproduct, to prevent possible injury.


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For Your Safety

Observe caution whenhandling the battery

The battery may leak or explode if

improperly handled. Observe thefollowing precautions when handlingthe battery for use in this product: Before replacing the battery, turn

the product off. If you are using theCharging AC Adapter/AC adapter,be sure it is unplugged.

Only use a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

EN-EL19 (supplied). Charge thebattery inserted into the camera byconnecting the Charging AC AdapterEH-69P (supplied).

When inserting the battery, do notattempt to insert it upside down orbackwards.

Do not short or disassemble thebattery or attempt to remove orbreak the battery insulation orcasing.

Do not expose the battery to flameor to excessive heat.

Do not immerse in or expose towater.

Return the battery to the batterycase for transportation. Do nottransport or store with metal objectssuch as necklaces or hairpins.

The battery is prone to leakagewhen fully discharged. To avoiddamage to the product, be sure toremove the battery when no chargeremains.

Discontinue use immediately should

you notice any change in thebattery, such as discoloration ordeformation.

If liquid from the damaged batterycomes in contact with clothing orskin, rinse immediately with plentyof water.

Observe the followingprecautions when handlingthe Charging AC Adapter

Keep dry. Failure to observe thisprecaution could result in fire orelectric shock.

Dust on or near the metal parts of

the plug should be removed with adry cloth. Continued use couldresult in fire.

Do not handle the plug or go nearthe Charging AC Adapter duringlightning storms. Failure to observethis precaution could result inelectric shock.

Do not damage, modify, forcibly tugor bend the USB cable, place itunder heavy objects, or expose it toheat or flames. Should the insulationbe damaged and the wires becomeexposed, take it to a Nikon-authorized service representative forinspection. Failure to observe theseprecautions could result in fire or

electric shock. Do not handle the plug or Charging

AC Adapter with wet hands. Failureto observe this precaution couldresult in electric shock.

Do not use with travel converters oradapters designed to convert fromone voltage to another or with DC-

to-AC inverters. Failure to observethis precaution could damage theproduct or cause overheating or fire.


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For Your Safety

Use appropriate cablesWhen connecting cables to the inputand output jacks, use only the cables

provided or sold by Nikon for thepurpose, to maintain compliance withproduct regulations.

Handle moving parts withcare

Be careful that your fingers or otherobjects are not pinched by the lenscover or other moving parts.

CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs supplied with thisdevice should not be played back onaudio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player couldcause hearing loss or damage theequipment.

Observe caution when usingthe flash

Using the flash close to your subjectseyes could cause temporary visualimpairment. Particular care should beobserved if photographing infants,when the flash should be no less thanone meter (3 ft. 4 in.) from the subject.

Do not operate the flash withthe flash window touching aperson or object

Failure to observe this precautioncould result in burns or fire.

Avoid contact with liquidcrystal

Should the monitor break, care shouldbe taken to avoid injury caused bybroken glass and to prevent liquidcrystal from the monitor touching theskin or entering the eyes or mouth.

Turn the power off whenusing inside an airplane or thehospital

Turn the power off while inside theairplane during take off or landing.Follow the instructions of the hospitalwhen using while in a hospital. Theelectromagnetic waves given out bythis camera may disrupt the electronicsystems of the airplane or theinstruments of the hospital.


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Notices

Notices for Customers in theU.S.A.

IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONSSAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS.

DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OFFIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESEINSTRUCTIONSFor connection to a supply not in theU.S.A., use an attachment plug adapterof the proper configuration for thepower outlet if needed. The power supply unit is intended tobe correctly orientated in a vertical orfloor mount position.

Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) Radio

Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested andfound to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to Part15 of the FCC rules. These limits aredesigned to provide reasonableprotection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, andcan radiate radio frequency energyand, if not installed and used inaccordance with the instructions, maycause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is noguarantee that interference will notoccur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmfulinterference to radio or televisionreception, which can be determined

by turning the equipment off and on,the user is encouraged to try to correctthe interference by one or more of the

following measures: Reorient or relocate the receivingantenna.

Increase the separation between theequipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into anoutlet on a circuit different from thatto which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or anexperienced radio/televisiontechnician for help.

CAUTIONS

Modifications The FCC requires the user to benotified that any changes ormodifications made to this device thatare not expressly approved by NikonCorporation may void the users

authority to operate the equipment.Interface CablesUse the interface cables sold orprovided by Nikon for your equipment.Using other interface cables mayexceed the limits of Class B Part 15 ofthe FCC rules.


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Notices

Notice for customers in the State ofCalifornia

WARNING

Handling the cord on this product willexpose you to lead, a chemical knownto the State of California to cause birthdefects or other reproductive harm.Wash hands after handling .Nikon Inc.,1300 Walt Whitman RoadMelville, New York 11747-3064USA Tel: 631-547-4200

Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complieswith Canadian ICES-003.

ATTENTIONCet appareil numrique de la classe Best conforme la norme NMB-003 duCanada.

Notices for customers in Europe

CAUTIONRISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY ISREPLACED BY AN INCORRECTTYPE.DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIESACCORDING TO THEINSTRUCTIONS. This symbol indicates thatthis product is to becollected separately. The following apply only tousers in European countries:

This product is designated forseparate collection at anappropriate collection point. Do notdispose of as household waste.

For more information, contact theretailer or the local authorities incharge of waste management.

This symbol on the batteryindicates that the battery isto be collected separately. The following apply only tousers in European countries: All batteries, whether marked with

this symbol or not, are designatedfor separate collection at anappropriate collection point. Do notdispose of as household waste.

For more information, contact theretailer or the local authorities incharge of waste management.


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Table of Contents

For Your Safety.........................................................................................................................WARNINGS........................................................................................................................................

Notices .........................................................................................................................................

Introduction ..............................................................................................................................About This Manual ......................................................................................................................Information and Precautions........................................................................................................Parts of the Camera......................................................................................................................

The Camera Body .............................................................................................................................. The Monitor.......................................................................................................................................

Basic Operations.......................................................................................................................... The A (Shooting Mode) Button....................................................................................................... The c (Playback) Button................................................................................................................. The Multi Selector.............................................................................................................................. The d Button................................................................................................................................Switching Between Tabs.................................................................................................................... The Shutter-release Button.................................................................................................................Attaching the Camera Strap ...............................................................................................................

First Steps ..................................................................................................................................Inserting the Battery .....................................................................................................................

Removing the Battery........................................................................................................................Charging the Battery ....................................................................................................................

Turning On and Off the Camera.........................................................................................................Setting Display Language, Date and Time .................................................................................Inserting Memory Cards ..............................................................................................................

Removing Memory Cards..................................................................................................................

Basic Photography and Playback:A (Auto) Mode............................................................... 22Step 1 Turn the Camera On and SelectA (Auto) Mode .......................................................22

Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode..........................................................................................

Step 2 Frame a Picture .................................................................................................................Using the Zoom.................................................................................................................................Step 3 Focus and Shoot................................................................................................................Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures .................................................................................

Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode)...........................................................................................Deleting Pictures...............................................................................................................................

Using the Flash.............................................................................................................................Setting the Flash Mode......................................................................................................................

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer .............................................................................................Macro Mode.................................................................................................................................Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) .....................................................................34


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More on Shooting .....................................................................................................................Selecting a Shooting Mode..........................................................................................................Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu (A (Auto) Mode) ...................................................36

Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size)..........................................................................................White Balance (Adjusting Hue)........................................................................................................Continuous...........................................................................................................................................ISO Sensitivity...................................................................................................................................Color Options....................................................................................................................................AF Area Mode ...................................................................................................................................Autofocus Mode................................................................................................................................Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously........................................................49

Shooting Suited to Scenes (Scene Mode)...................................................................................5Selecting a Scene Mode.....................................................................................................................Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera(Scene Auto Selector)........................................................................................................................Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features).....................................................................53Shooting for a Panorama...................................................................................................................

Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) .........................................................................6Smart Portrait Menu..........................................................................................................................

Focusing on a Moving Subject (Subject Tracking Mode)......................................................66Shooting in Subject Tracking Menu ..................................................................................................

More on Playback.....................................................................................................................Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode....................................................................................Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ......................................................................7

Calendar Display................................................................................................................................Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom .......................................................................................Selecting a Playback Mode..........................................................................................................Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) .................................................................75

Adding Pictures to Albums ................................................................................................................Viewing Pictures in an Album...........................................................................................................Removing Pictures from Albums.......................................................................................................Using Favorite Pictures Mode...........................................................................................................Favorite Pictures Menu ......................................................................................................................Changing Icons Assigned to Albums.................................................................................................

Finding Pictures in Auto Sort Mode ............................................................................................Displaying Pictures in Auto Sort Mode .............................................................................................Using Auto Sort Mode.......................................................................................................................Auto Sort Menu .................................................................................................................................

Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date).....................................................................................Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode ..............................................................................................

Using List by Date Mode...................................................................................................................List by Date Menu .............................................................................................................................


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Playback Option: Playback Menu................................................................................................a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)..................................................................................b Slide Show...................................................................................................................................c Delete (Deleting Multiple Pictures)..............................................................................................

d Protect .........................................................................................................................................f Rotate Image ...............................................................................................................................E Voice Memos .................................................................................................................................h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) ............................................. 98

Editing Pictures .........................................................................................................................Editing Functions.........................................................................................................................Picture Editing..............................................................................................................................

k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation..........................................................101

I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast ................................................................... 102e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones ..........................................................................................g Small Picture: Resizing Pictures..................................................................................................a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy....................................................................................................

Movie Recording and Playback................................................................................................Recording Movies ........................................................................................................................

The Movie Menu ................................................................................................................................Movie Options ..................................................................................................................................Autofocus Mode................................................................................................................................Electronic VR ...................................................................................................................................

Movie Playback............................................................................................................................Deleting Movie..................................................................................................................................

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers..........................................................112Connecting to a TV......................................................................................................................Connecting to a Computer............................................................................................................

Before Connecting the Camera.......................................................................................................... Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer................................................................... 114Charging While Connecting to a Computer ................................................................................... 11

Connecting to a Printer.................................................................................................................Connecting the Camera to a Printer...................................................................................................Printing Pictures One at a Time .........................................................................................................Printing Multiple Pictures ..................................................................................................................


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Basic Camera Setup ..................................................................................................................Setup Menu..................................................................................................................................

Welcome Screen ...............................................................................................................................

Date......................................................................................................................................................Monitor Settings................................................................................................................................Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time)..............................................................................................Electronic VR....................................................................................................................................Motion Detection..............................................................................................................................AF Assist...........................................................................................................................................Digital Zoom ....................................................................................................................................Sound Settings...................................................................................................................................Auto Off ...........................................................................................................................................Format Memory/Format Card ............................................................................................................Language..............................................................................................................................................Video Mode ......................................................................................................................................Charge by Computer..........................................................................................................................Blink Warning ....................................................................................................................................Reset All ............................................................................................................................................Firmware Version .............................................................................................................................

Caring for the Camera...............................................................................................................Maximizing Camera Life and Performance.............................................................................. 1

Cleaning .............................................................................................................................................Storage.................................................................................................................................................

Technical Notes and Index........................................................................................................Optional Accessories ...................................................................................................................

Approved Memory Cards ..................................................................................................................Image/Sound File and Folder Names ........................................................................................ 1Error Messages.............................................................................................................................Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................

Specifications ...............................................................................................................................Supported Standards ..........................................................................................................................Index.............................................................................................................................................


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Introduction

About This Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S2500 digital camera. Thismanual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digitalcamera. 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 andconventions are used:

Notations Secure Digital (SD) memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card

are referred to as memory card. The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the default setting. 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 SamplesIn this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples sothat monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.

Illustrations and Screen DisplayIllustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display.

C Internal Memory and Memory CardsPictures taken with this camera can be stored in the cameras internal memory or on removablememory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card anddelete, playback and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card. Thememory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or accessed forpicture storage, deletion, or viewing.

D This icon marks cautions,information that should be readbefore use, to prevent damage tothe camera.

This icon marks tips, additionalinformation that may be helpfulwhen using the camera.

This icon marks notes, informationthat should be read before usingthe camera.

This icon indicates that moreinformation is available elsewherein this manual.

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Information and Precautions

Life-Long LearningAs part of Nikons 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 frequentlyasked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additionalinformation may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. Visit the site below forcontact information.

http://imaging.nikon.com/

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electroniccircuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging ACAdapter, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera areengineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electroniccircuitry. T HE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAYVOID YOURNIKON WARRANTY. The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing theNikon holographic seal could interfere with normal operation of thecamera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, orleaking.For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a localauthorized Nikon dealer.

Before Taking Important PicturesBefore taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera ona trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liablefor 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, withoutNikons prior written permission.

Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described inthese 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).

Holographic seal :Identifies this device as anauthentic Nikon product.


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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or ReproductionNote that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by meansof a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced

Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local governmentbonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped Sample. The copying or reproductionof paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unlessthe prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unusedpostage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The copying orreproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law isprohibited.

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

companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, exceptwhen a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, donot copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agenciesand private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.

Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings,woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies and photographs is governed by national andinternational copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or toinfringe copyright laws.

Disposing of Data Storage DevicesPlease note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimesbe recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentiallyresulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the usersresponsibility.Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all datausing commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with imagescontaining no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace anypictures selected for the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting ( A 127). Careshould be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storagedevices.


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Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

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1 Shutter-release button..............................26

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Zoom control..................................................25f : wide.........................................................25g : tele..............................................................25h : thumbnail playback......................70i : playback zoom....................................73j : help ..........................................................50

3 Power switch/power-on lamp...............................................................17, 22, 136

4 Built-in flash......................................................30

5 Self-timer lamp ..............................................32AF-assist illuminator.................................135

6 Lens.........................................................147, 1627 Built-in microphone.........................96, 1078 Lens cover......................................................145

9 Eyelet for camera strap .............................11


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Opening theconnector cover

1 Charge lamp.........................................15, 118Flash lamp.........................................................31

2 A (shooting mode) button.............8, 353 c (playback) button ...................8, 28, 744 Multi selector .....................................................95 k (apply selection) button......................9

6 l (delete) button ..............28, 29, 97, 1117 d button............................10, 36, 87, 126

8 Monitor..........................................................6, 23

9 USB/audio/video output connector.........................................................112, 114, 120

10 Tripod socket

11 Speaker ....................................................97, 11112 Connector cover ........112, 114, 120, 150

13 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover ...................12, 20

14 Battery chamber............................................1215 Memory card slot..........................................201 6 Battery latch.............................................12, 13


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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 disappearafter a few seconds ( A 131).Shooting

* Differs according to the current shooting mode.

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1 Shooting mode* ........22, 50, 63, 66, 1072 Macro mode....................................................333 Zoom indicator......................................25, 334 Focus indicator ..............................................265 AE/AF-L indicator .........................................626 Flash mode.......................................................307 Battery level indicator................................228 Electronic VR icon .....................................1339 Motion detection icon...................23, 134

10 Date not set indicator .........................15111 Travel destination......................................12812 Print date........................................................13213 Movie options .............................................10914 Image mode....................................................37

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a Number of exposures remaining(still pictures)...............................................22

b Movie length...........................................107

1 6 Internal memory indicator......................2317 Aperture .............................................................2618 Focus area (auto) ..................................26, 441 9 Focus area (for manual or center) ............4420 Focus area (face priority)..........26, 44, 63

21 Focus area(subject tracking mode)...........................66

22 Shutter speed .................................................2623 ISO sensitivity..........................................31, 4224 Exposure compensation value ............3425 Skin softening.........................................63, 652 6 Smile timer................................................63, 6527 Blink proof icon..............................................6528 Color options ..................................................432 9 White balance mode..................................3930 Continuous shooting mode..................4131 Self-timer indicator......................................32


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Playback

1 The icon for the album or the selected category in auto sort mode currently selected inplayback mode is displayed.

2 Differs according to the settings configured during shooting.

1 m 0 0 s1 m00s9 9 9 9 9999 / 9991 m 0 0 s1 m00s9 9 9 9 9 9 99999 /9999

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1 Date of recording.........................................182 Time of recording.........................................183 Protect icon......................................................954 Volume indicator...............................97, 111

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Album icon infavorite pictures mode 1 ...........................76Category icon inauto sort mode 1............................................81

6 Battery level indicator................................227 Movie options 2 ...........................................1098 Image mode 2..................................................37

9a Current frame number/

total number of frames ........................28b Movie length............................................111

10 Internal memory indicator......................2811 Movie playback guide ............................11112 Add to favorite pictures guide.............7513 List by date guide.........................................8414 Skin softening icon...................................10315 Print order icon..............................................881 6 Small picture icon .....................................10517 D-Lighting icon...........................................10218 Quick retouch icon...................................1011 9 Voice memo icon .........................................9720 File number and type .............................150


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The A (Shooting Mode) Button

The c (Playback) Button

Press the A button in playback mode to entershooting mode.

Press the A button in shooting mode to displaythe shooting-mode selection menu and switchshooting modes ( A 35).

Press the c button in shooting mode to enterplayback mode.

Press the c button in playback mode to displaythe playback-mode selection menu and switchplayback modes ( A 74).

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The Multi Selector This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, selectmenu options and to apply selection.

Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right to select options, or press the k (apply selection) button.

Shooting

Playback

Menu Screen

C Note on the Multi SelectorIn the manual, the button indicating up, down, left and right of the multi selector is shown as H , I ,J and K .

Flash mode

Displaym (flash mode) (A 30) menu ormove cursor up

Displayn (self-timer)(A 32) menu

Displayp (macro mode) (A 33) menu ormove cursor down

Apply selection

Displayo (exposure compensation)(A 34) guide

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0 0 0 4 J PG0 0 0 4 .J PG1 5 0 5 2 01 1 1 2 : 0 01 5 /05 /2011 1 2 :00Select previous

picture

Select next picture

Exit

Shooting menu

Image modeWhite balanceContinuousIS O sensitivityColor optionsAF area mode

Beach

Move cursor up

Apply selection (go tothe next screen)

Move cursor leftor return to theprevious screen

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The d ButtonPress the d button to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the multi selector to navigate the menus ( A 9). Choose a tab on the left to switch to the menu of the selected tab. Press the d button again to exit the menu.

Switching Between Tabs

Exit

Shooting menu

Image modeWhite balanceContinuousISO sensitivityColor optionsAF area mode

Exit

Shooting menu

Autofocus mode

Exit

Autofocus mode

Full-time AFSingle AF

Displayed when the menucontains two or more pages

Display the available menus inthe current mode

Displayed when there are oneor more menu items to follow

Displayed whenprevious menu itemsare available

Choose an option and pressthe k button or the multiselector K to proceed to thenext set of options

Press the k button or themulti selector K to applyselection

Display the setup menu

Exit

Shooting menu


Exit

Shooting menu


Exit

Set upWelcome screenDateMonitor settingsPrint dateElectronic VRMotion detection

Press the multi selectorJ to highlight the tab

Press the multi selectorH or I to select a tab,and press either the k button or K

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The Shutter-release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus andexposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel

resistance. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in thisposition. To release the shutter and take a picture, press the shutter-release buttonthe rest of the way down. Do not use force when pressing the shutter-releasebutton, as this may result in camera shake and blurred pictures.

Attaching the Camera Strap

Press theshutter-releasebutton the restof the way downto take a picture

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First Steps

Inserting the Battery

Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 (supplied) into the camera. Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low

(A 14).

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slotcover.

2 Insert the battery.Confirm that the batterys positive (+)and negative () terminals are orientedcorrectly as shown on the label at thebattery chamber opening, and insertthe battery.

Use the battery to push the orangebattery latch up ( 1 ) as the battery isinserted ( 2 ).When the battery is fully inserted, thebattery latch will lock it in place.

B Inserting the BatteryInserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Be sure tocheck that the battery is in the correct orientation.

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slotcover.

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Removing the Battery Turn the camera off ( A 17) and be sure that thepower-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 batterylatch in the direction indicated by the arrow ( 1 ). Thebattery can then be removed by hand ( 2 ). Note that the battery may become hot during use;

observe due caution when removing the battery.

B Notes on the Battery Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, The Battery

(A 146), before using the battery. If the battery is not used for an extended period, recharge it at least once every six months and

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Charging the Battery

Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19 inserted into the camera, byconnecting the supplied Charging AC Adapter EH-69P to the camera via the suppliedUSB Cable UC-E6, and then plugging the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet.

1 Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-69P.

If a plug adapter* is included, attach the plug adapter to the plug onthe Charging AC adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it issecurely held in place. Once the two are connected, attempting toforcibly 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 attachedin Korea and Argentina.

2 Insert the battery (A 12).Do not turn the camera on.

3 Use the supplied USB cable to connect the Charging AC Adapter to thecamera.

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

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4 Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an electricaloutlet. The charge lamp slowly blinks green to indicate that thebattery is charging.

About two hours and ten minutes are required to charge afully exhausted battery.

The following chart explains charge lamp statuswhen the camera is plugged into the electricaloutlet.

5 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet andthen disconnect the USB cable.

Charge lamp Description

Blinks slowly(green) Battery charging.

Off Battery not charging. When charging is complete, the chargelamp stops blinking green and turns off.

Flickers (green)

The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Chargethe battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5C to35C (41F to 95F).

The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properlyconnected, or there is a problem with the battery. Disconnectthe USB cable or unplug the Charging AC Adapter andcorrectly connect it again, or change the battery.


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B Notes on Charging AC Adapter The Charging AC Adapter EH-69P is for use only with compatible devices. Do not use with another

make or model of device. Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the Charging AC Adapter on page iiiand the section,

The Battery (A 146), before use. The EH-69P is compatible with AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical outlets. When using in other

countries, use a plug adapter (available commercially) as necessary. For more information aboutplug adapters, consult your travel agency.

The Charging AC Adapter EH-69P is for charging the battery inserted into the camera. When thecamera is connected to an electrical outlet with the Charging AC adapter, the camera cannot beturned on.

Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than ChargingAC Adapter EH-69P or USB-AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in

overheating or in damage to the camera.

C AC Power Supply If the AC Adapter EH-62G (available separately; A 148) is used, power is supplied to the camera

from an electrical outlet and taking pictures and playing back pictures are available with thiscamera.

Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than EH-62G.Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

D Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger Connecting the COOLPIX S2500 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion BatteryEN-EL19 (A 114, 139).

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Setting Display Language, Date and Time

A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on.

1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment andthe monitor will turn on.

2 Press the multi selectorH or I tochoose the desired language andpress the k button.For information on using the multi selector,

see The Multi Selector (A 9).

3 Press H or I to choose Yes and press the k button.IfNo is selected, the date and time will not be set.

4 Press J or K to select your home time zone(A 130) and press the k button.

D Daylight Saving TimeIf daylight saving time is in effect, press the multi selector H in thetime zone selection screen displayed in step 4 to turn on thedaylight saving time option.When the daylight saving time option is enabled, W is displayed atthe top of the monitor. To turn off the daylight saving time option,press I .

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5 Edit the date and time.Press H or I to edit the highlighted item.

Press K to move the highlight in the following order.D (day) M (month) Y (year) hour minute DMY (the order in which the day, month, and year aredisplayed)

Press J to return to the previous item.

6 Choose the order in which the day, month andyear are displayed and press the k button orpress K .

The settings are applied and monitor display exits toshooting mode.

D Changing and Imprinting the Date and Time Select Date from the Date item (A 128) in the setup menu ( A 125) to change the current date

and time and follow the procedure described from step 5. Select Time zone from the Date item in the setup menu to change the time zone and daylight

saving time settings ( A 128). To imprint the date on pictures, enable the Print date option ( A 132) in the setup menu after

the date and time have been set.

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Inserting Memory Cards

Image, sound, and movie files are stored in the cameras internal memory(approximately 16 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards(available separately; A 149).If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data are automatically stored onthe memory card and data recorded to the memory card can be played back,deleted or transferred. Remove the memory card to store data in the internalmemory, or play back, delete or transfer data from the internal memory.

1 Be sure that the power-on lamp and themonitor are off and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.Be sure to turn off the camera before opening thebattery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

2 Insert the memory card.Slide the memory card in correctly until it clicks intoplace.

Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

B Inserting Memory CardsInserting the memory card upside down or backwardscould damage the camera or the memory card. Be sure tocheck that the memory card is in the correct orientation.

Removing Memory CardsBefore removing memory cards, turn the camera offand confirm that the power-on lamp and monitor areoff. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot coverand press the card in ( 1 ) to partially eject the card. Thecard can then be removed by hand. Do not attempt to

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Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes taking pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, point-and-shoot mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.

1Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment andthe monitor will turn on. The lens will also extend.

Proceed to step 4 when A is displayed.

2 Press the A button to display theshooting menu.

3 Press the multi selectorH or I to choose A and press the k button. The camera enters A (auto) mode.

4 Check the battery level indicator and thenumber of exposures remaining.

Number of Exposures Remaining The number of pictures that can be taken is displayed.

The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the internalmemory or memory card and image mode setting ( A 38).

Battery levelindicator Description

b Battery level high.

B Battery level low. Prepare tocharge or replace the battery.

NBatteryexhausted.

Cannot take pictures.Charge or replace the battery.

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The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turnoff after a few seconds ( A 131).

When the monitor has turned off in standby mode to save power, press thefollowing button to reactivate it ( A 136).- Power switch, the shutter-release button, or A button

D Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode The flash mode ( A 30) can be adjusted and the self-timer ( A 32), macro mode ( A 33), and the

exposure compensation ( A 34) can be applied. Press the d button to specify settings for all shooting menu items ( A 36) according to

shooting conditions.

D Motion DetectionSee Motion detection (A 134) in the setup menu ( A 125) for more information.

D Electronic Vibration Reduction When the flash mode ( A 30) is set to W (off) orY (slow sync) with Electronic VR (A 133) in

the setup menu set to Auto , the w icon may appear in the monitor. The appearance of w indicates shooting conditions in which the effects of camera shake can be

pronounced. In these situations, the camera reduces the effects of camera shake in pictures beforerecording them.

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Image modeThe combination of image

quality (compression) andimage size is displayed. Thedefault setting isL 40003000.

Internal memory indicatorIndicates that images will be stored on the camerasinternal memory (approximately 16 MB).When a memory card is inserted in the camera,C does not appear and images will be stored on thememory card.

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1 Ready the camera.Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping yourfingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AFassist-illuminator, microphone, and speaker.

When taking pictures in portrait (tall) orientation, turnthe camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens.

2 Frame the picture.At the default settings, a face detected by the camera willbe framed by a yellow double border (focus area).

Up to 12 faces can be detected. If more than one face isdetected, the face closest to the camera will be framed by

a double border, and the others by a single border.When taking pictures of subjects other than people, orframing a subject with which no face is detected, a focus area will not be displayed.Frame the picture so that the intended subject is at or near the center of the frame.

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Using the ZoomUse the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotatethe zoom control to g to zoom in so that the subjectfills a larger area of the frame, or f to zoom out, thusincreasing the area visible in the frame.

A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitorwhen the zoom control is rotated.

Digital ZoomWhen the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotatingand holding the zoom control at g triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnifiedup to 4 the maximum optical zoom ratio. The camera focuses at the center of theframe and the focus area is not displayed when digital zoom is in effect.

C Digital Zoom and InterpolationUnlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnifyimages, resulting in slight deterioration of picture quality according to the image mode ( A 37) anddigital zoom magnification.Interpolation is applied at zoom positions beyond V when taking still pictures. When zoom isincreased beyond the V position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator turns yellow toindicate that interpolation is being applied. The position of V moves to the right as image sizedecreases, allowing for confirmation of the zoom positions at which shooting without interpolationis possible at the current image mode setting.

Digital zoom can be disabled from the Digital zoom option ( A 135) in the setup menu ( A 125).

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Step 3 Focus and Shoot

1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.Press the shutter-release button halfway ( A 11) to focus.

When a face is detected, it is framed by the doubleborder indicating the active focus area. When the subjectis in focus, the double border turns green.

When a face is not detected, camera automatically selectsthe focus area (up to nine areas) containing the subjectclosest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, theactive focus area glows green.

When digital zoom is used, the focus area is not displayed and the camera focuses at thecenter of the frame. Once focus has been acquired, the focus indicator ( A 6) turnsgreen.

When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the shutter speed and aperturevalues also appear.

Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

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

2 Press the shutter-release button the rest ofthe way down. The shutter is released and the picture will be recorded tothe memory card or internal memory.

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B During RecordingWhile pictures are being recorded, the number of exposures remaining will blink. Do not open thebattery-chamber/memory card slot cover while pictures are being recorded. Cutting power orremoving the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to thecamera or card.

B AutofocusAutofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subjectmay not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator glows green: Subject is very dark Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun behind the subject

makes that subject appear very dark) No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. a portrait subject, wearing a white shirt, is

standing in front of a white wall) Regular geometric patterns (e.g. window blind or windows in a skyscraper) Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside a cage) Subject is moving rapidlyIn the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus severaltimes, or focus on another subject and use focus lock ( A 45). When using focus lock, be sure thatthe distance between the camera and the subject with which focus was locked is the same as thatfor the actual subject.

B Note on Face DetectionSee AF area mode (A 44) and Face Detection (A 46) for more information.

C Blink Warning ScreenWhen the camera detects that portrait subjects may have blinked when a picture was taken withface detection while d Blink warning is set to On , the blink warning screen ( A 140) is displayedin the monitor.

D AF-assist Illuminator and FlashIf the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator ( A 135) may light when the shutter-releasebutton is pressed halfway, or the flash ( A 30) may fire when the shutter-release button is pressedall the way down.


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Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode)

Press the c (playback) button. The last picture taken will be displayed in full-frame playback mode.

Press the multi selector H , I , J or K to viewadditional pictures. Continue holding down themulti selector H , I , J or K to cycle quicklythrough pictures.

Pictures may be displayed briefly at lowresolution while being read from the memorycard or internal memory.

Press the A button or the shutter-release button to switch toshooting mode.

When playing back pictures stored in the camera s internalmemory, C is displayed. When a memory card is inserted inthe camera, C is not displayed and images stored on thememory card are played back.

Deleting Pictures

1 Press the l button to delete thepicture currently displayed in themonitor.

2 Press the multi selectorH or I to chooseYes and press the k button.Deleted pictures cannot be restored.

To exit without deleting the picture, select No and pressthe k button.

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C Operations Available in Playback ModeSee Operations in Full-frame Playback Mode (A 69) and Editing Pictures (A 99) for moreinformation.

C Pressing the c Button to Turn On the CameraWhen the camera is off, holding down the c button will turn the camera on in playback mode. Thelens will not extend.

C Viewing Pictures When pictures in which a face was detected during shooting ( A 46) are displayed in full-frame

playback, depending upon the orientation of the detected face, the pictures may be automaticallyrotated for playback display except pictures taken with Continuous , BSS, and Multi-shot 1 6 setting ( A 41).

When the monitor has turned off in standby mode to save power, press the following button toreactivate it ( A 136).- Power switch, the shutter-release button, or c button

C Deleting the Last Picture Taken While inShooting Mode

In shooting mode, press the l button to delete the last picturetaken.

D Deleting Multiple PicturesMultiple pictures can be deleted from the Delete option ( A 93) in the playback menu ( A 87), thelist by date menu ( A 86), the auto sort menu ( A 83), or the favorite pictures menu ( A 78).

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B Shooting When the Flash Is Disabled ( W) or Lighting Is Poor Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of

camera shake. The E indicator is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity. Pictures taken

when E is displayed may be slightly mottled. The noise reduction function may be activated with some shooting conditions such as dim

lighting. More time than usual is required to record pictures to which noise reduction is applied.

B Note on the FlashWhen using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures. To reduce these reflections, set the flash to W (off).

C The Flash Lamp The flash lamp indicates flash status when theshutter-release button is pressed halfway. On: Flash will fire when picture is taken. Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try

again. 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.

C The Flash Mode Setting The default flash mode setting varies with shooting mode. A (auto): U (auto) Scene: varies with the selected scene mode ( A 5360) F (smart portrait): fixed at U (auto) when Off is selected for Blink proof ; W (off) when On is

selected for Blink proof (A 65) s (subject tracking): U (auto) There are functions with which the flash cannot be enabled. See Camera Settings that Cannot BeApplied Simultaneously (A 49) for more information.

The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the cameras memory even after thecamera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.

C Red-eye Reduction This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix).If the camera detects red eye while a picture is being recorded, the affected area will be processedto reduce red-eye before the picture is saved. Note the followings when shooting. More time than usual is required to record pictures. Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in all situations.

In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red-eye may be affected by red-eye reductionprocessing; in these cases, choose another flash mode and try again.


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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer

The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. This feature is useful for reducing the effects of camera shake that occurs whenpressing the shutter-release button.

When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended.

1 Press the multi selectorn (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed.

2 Press the multi selectorH or I to choose10 s or 2 s and press the k button.10 s (ten seconds): Use on important occasions, such asweddings2 s (two seconds): Use to prevent camera shake

The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.

If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selectionwill be canceled.

3 Frame the picture and press theshutter-release button halfway.Focus and exposure will be set.

4 Press the shutter-release button therest of the way down. The self-timer starts, and the number ofseconds remaining before the shutter isreleased is displayed in the monitor. The self-timer lamp blinks while the timer is countingdown. About one second before the shutter isreleased, the lamp stops blinking and glowssteadily.

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

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

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Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 8 cm (3.2 in.). Notethat the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).

1 Press the multi selectorp (macro mode). The macro mode menu is displayed.

2 Press the multi selectorH or I to choose ON and press the k button. The macro mode icon ( F ) is displayed.If a setting is not applied by pressing the k buttonwithin a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

3 Rotate the zoom control to frame the picture. The closest distance at which the camera can focus

varies depending on the zoom position. The cameracan focus at the shortest distances when F and the

zoom indicator glow green with the zoom indicatorpositioned to the left (wider angle) of K . At the zoom position one step to the right (telephoto)

of the maximum wide-angle zoom position, thecamera can focus on subjects as close as 8 cm (3.2 in.) to the lens. At the maximumwide-angle zoom position and K zoom position, the camera can focus at a distanceof 20 cm (8 in.).

C AutofocusWhen using A (auto) mode, if Autofocus mode (A 48) is set to Full-time AF , the camera focusescontinuously until focus is locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Therefore, thesound of lens drive movement can be heard.When using other shooting modes, Full-time AF is turned on automatically when macro mode isturned on.

C The Macro Mode Setting The macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the cameras memory even after thecamera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.

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Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by thecamera to make pictures brighter or darker.

1Press the multi selectoro (exposurecompensation). The exposure compensation guide is displayed.

2 Press the multi selectorH or I to adjustexposure and press the k button. To make the picture brighter, apply positive (+) exposurecompensation.

To make the picture darker, apply negative () exposurecompensation.

Exposure compensation can be set to values between2.0 and +2.0 EV.

If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selectionwill be canceled.

When an exposure compensation value other than 0 .0 is applied, the value is displayedwith the H indicator in the monitor.

3 Press the shutter-release button to take apicture. To exit without altering exposure, return to step 1, changethe value to 0 .0 and press the k button.

C Exposure Compensation Value The exposure compensation value applied in A (auto) mode is stored in the cameras memory evenafter the camera is turned off, and reapplied the next time A (auto) mode is selected.

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Selecting a Shooting Mode

Select a shooting mode from A (auto), x (scene), F (smart portrait), s (subjecttracking), and D (movie) modes.

1Press the A button in shootingmode. The shooting-mode selection menu isdisplayed.

2 Press the multi selectorH orI to select ashooting mode and press the k button.

The camera enters the selected shooting mode. To select a different scene mode (the second iconfrom the top), press K , press the multi selector H ,I , J , or K to select a scene and then press the k button.

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

1 A Auto mode A 22

Pictures can be taken with an automatic, point-and-shoot mode recommended forfirst-time users of digital cameras. Shooting settings such as continuous shooting canbe applied from the shooting menu (A 36).

2 x Scene mode A 50Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. In scene autoselector mode, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode forsimpler shooting.

3 F Smart Portrait A 63

The camera uses face detection to detect human faces, and then automaticallyreleases the shutter when a smile is detected. The skin softening option can be usedto make skin tones of human faces displayed smoothly.

4 s Subject Tracking A 66Suited to focus and take pictures of moving subjects.

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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu ( A (Auto) Mode) The following options can be set when shooting in A (auto) mode ( A 22).

Displaying the Shooting MenuEnter A (auto) mode ( A 22).Press the d button to display the shooting menu.

Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings ( A 9). To exit the shooting menu, press the d button.

B Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied SimultaneouslySome functions cannot be enabled in conjunction with others ( A 49).

Image mode A 37Choose the image mode (combination of image size and compression rate) at whichpictures are recorded. The image mode setting can also be modified from othershooting modes (except the movie mode).

White balance A 39Match white balance to the light source.

Continuous A 41Enable continuous shooting or BSS (best shot selector).

ISO sensitivity A 42

Control the cameras sensitivity to light.Color options A 43

Apply color effects to pictures as they are recorded.

AF area mode A 44Choose how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus.

Autofocus mode A 48Choose how the camera focuses.

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Image mode refers to the combination of image size and image quality(compression) at which pictures are recorded. Choose the image mode bestsuited to the manner in which pictures will be used and the capacity of theinternal memory or memory card. The higher the image mode setting, the largerthe size at which it can be printed or displayed without appearing noticeablygrainy, but limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded.

The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting andplayback modes ( A 6, 7).

C Image Mode Change made to this setting applies to all shooting modes (except the movie mode). There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See Camera Settings that Cannot

Be Applied Simultaneously (A 49) for more information.

A (auto)M d (Shooting menu)M Image mode

Option Size (pixels) Description

H 40003000P 4000 3000Higher quality than I , suitable for enlargements orhigh-quality prints. The compression ratio isapproximately 1:4.

I 40003000(default setting) 4000 3000

Best choice in most situations. The compression ratiois approximately 1:8.R 32642448 3264 2448

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M 20481536 2048 1536 Smaller size than I , R , or L allows more pictures tobe stored. The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.

N 1024768 1024 768 Suited to display on a computer monitor. Thecompression ratio is approximately 1:8.

O 640480 640 480Suited to full-screen display on a television with anaspect ratio of 4:3, or distribution by e-mail. Thecompression ratio is approximately 1:8.

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C Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memoryand on a 4 GB memory card. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differdepending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this numbermay vary depending on the make of memory card, even when the memory cards have the samespecified capacity.

1 If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposuresremaining display shows 9999.

2 Print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi. Print sizes are calculated by dividing thenumber of pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, atthe same image size, pictures printed at higher resolutions will print smaller than the sizeindicated, and those printed at lower resolutions will print larger than the size indicated.

Setting Internal memory(approx. 16 MB)Memory card1

(4 GB) Print size2 (cm/in.)

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White Balance (Adjusting Hue)

The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, withthe result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, directsunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic thisadjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This isknown as white balance. For natural colors, choose a white balance setting thatmatches the light source before shooting. Although the default setting, Auto , can

be used under most types of lighting, the white balance setting suited to aparticular light source can be specified manually to achieve more accurate results.

The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor ( A 6). Atsettings other than Auto , the icon for the current setting is displayed in themonitor.

B Note on White Balance There are functions with which this setting cannot be enabled. See Camera Settings that Cannot

Be Applied Simultaneously (A 49) for more information. At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash , turn the flash off (W) (A 30).

A (auto)M d (Shooting menu)M White balance

a Auto (default setting)White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice inmost situations.

b Preset manualNeutral-colored object used as reference to set

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