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Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation This chapter describes the parts of the camera and also explains how to use basic camera features. Parts of the Camera 2 The Camera Body ...2 Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode 4 Camera Controls Used in Playback Mode 5 The Monitor ...6 Basic Operations 8 Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode 8 Using the Multi Selector 9 Using Menus (the d Button 10 Attaching the Camera Strap 11 If you want to start using the camera right away, see "Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback" (A13). 1

Section	Page
Introduction	4
Read This First	4
Confirming the Package Contents	4
About This Manual	5
Information and Precautions	6
For Your Safety	8
WARNINGS	8
Notices	11
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operation	17
Parts of the Camera	18
The Camera Body	18
Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode	20
Camera Controls Used in Playback Mode	21
The Monitor	22
Basic Operations	24
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode	24
Using the Multi Selector	25
Using Menus (the MENU Button)	26
Attaching the Camera Strap	27
Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback	29
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery	30
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery	32
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card	34
Internal Memory and Memory Cards	35
Approved Memory Cards	35
Step 1 Turn the Camera On	36
Turning the Camera On and Off	37
Setting Display Language, Date and Time	38
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode	40
Available Shooting Modes	41
Step 3 Frame a Picture	42
Using the Zoom	43
Step 4 Focus and Shoot	44
Step 5 Play Back Images	46
Changing How Images Are Displayed	47
Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images	48
Shooting Features	51
Auto Mode	52
Changing Auto Mode Settings	52
Shooting Menu Options in Auto Mode	53
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)	55
Changing Scene Mode Settings	55
Scene Mode and Features	56
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)	63
Changing Special Effects Mode Settings	64
Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces)	65
Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings	67
Smart Portrait Menu Options	67
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector	68
Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode	68
Using the Flash (Flash Modes)	69
Using the Self-timer	71
Using Macro Mode	72
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)	73
Default Settings	74
Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)	76
Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)	76
Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously	78
Face Detection	80
Skin Softening	82
Focus Lock	83
Playback Features	85
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback	86
Available Playback Modes	86
Switching Between Playback Modes	86
Functions Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)	87
Connecting the Camera to a Television, Computer, or Printer	88
Using ViewNX 2	89
Installing ViewNX 2	89
Transferring Images to the Computer	91
Viewing Images	92
Recording and Playing Back Movies	93
Recording Movies	94
Changing Movie Recording Settings (The Movie Menu)	97
Movie Playback	98
Operation during Movie Playback	98
Deleting a Movie File	99
General Camera Setup	101
The Setup Menu	102
Reference Section	105
Using Panorama Assist	106
Favorite Pictures Mode	108
Adding Images to Albums	108
Viewing Images in an Album	109
Removing Images from Albums	109
Changing Icons Assigned to Albums	110
Auto Sort Mode	111
List by Date Mode	113
Editing Images (Still Images)	114
Editing Functions	114
Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation	116
D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast	116
Glamour Retouch: Softening Skin and Making Faces Looking Smaller with Larger Eyes	117
Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects	118
Small Picture: Reducing Image Size	119
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy	120
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV)	121
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)	122
Connecting the Camera to a Printer	123
Printing Images One by One	124
Printing Multiple Images	125
The Shooting Menu (for Auto Mode)	128
White Balance (Adjusting Hue)	128
Continuous	130
ISO Sensitivity	132
Color Options	133
AF Area Mode	134
Autofocus Mode	137
Smart Portrait Menu	138
Skin Softening	138
Smile Timer	138
Blink Proof	139
The Playback Menu	140
Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)	140
Slide Show	144
Protect	145
Rotate Image	147
Voice Memo	148
Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)	150
The Movie Menu	151
Movie Options	151
Autofocus Mode	152
Wind Noise Reduction	152
The Setup Menu	153
Welcome Screen	153
Time Zone and Date	154
Monitor Settings	157
Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time)	159
Vibration Reduction	160
Motion Detection	161
AF Assist	162
Digital Zoom	162
Sound Settings	163
Auto Off	163
Format Memory/Format Card	164
Language	165
Video Mode	165
Charge by Computer	166
Blink Warning	168
Eye-Fi Upload	170
Reset All	171
Firmware Version	173
Image/Sound File and Folder Names	174
Optional Accessories	175
Error Messages	176
Technical Notes and Index	181
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance	182
The Camera	182
The Battery	184
Charging AC Adapter	185
Memory Cards	185
Cleaning	186
Storage	186
Troubleshooting	187
Specifications	194
Supported Standards	197