Nikon 1155EB User manual

DIGITAL CAMERA
Reference Manual
•Read this manual thoroughly before using the camera.
•To ensure proper use of the camera, be sure to read “For
Your Safety” (page vi).
•After reading this manual, keep it in a readily accessible
place for future reference.
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Main Topics
Introduction ............................................................................................................................ iii
Table of Contents................................................................................................................... x
Parts of the Camera ...............................................................................................................1
Getting Started......................................................................................................................14
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations....................................................................22
Shooting Features................................................................................................................30
Playback Features.................................................................................................................83
Movies ......................................................................................................................................95
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer........................................109
Using the Menu..................................................................................................................119
Technical Notes.................................................................................................................. 178
Common Topics
For Your Safety Tips for Setting
Exposure
Manual Focus Creative Mode
Functions of
the Controls
Functions That
Cannot Be Used
Simultaneously
Troubleshooting Index
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Nikon N1721 digital camera.
Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual
•Tap or click in the lower right of each page to display “Quick Topic Search”
(Aii).
•Symbols
•SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are referred to as “memory cards” in this
manual.
•Smartphones and tablets are referred to as “smart devices.”
•The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”
•The names of menu items displayed on the camera screen, and the names of
buttons or messages displayed on a computer screen appear in bold.
•In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from screen display samples so that
screen indicators can be more clearly shown.
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Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and
education, continually updated information is available online at the following websites:
•For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
•For users in Europe: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/
•For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these websites 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
website below for contact information.
http://imaging.nikon.com/
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon N1721 cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex
electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers,
batteries, AC adapters, and USB cables) 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 information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon
dealer.
Before Taking Important Pictures
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the
camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon
will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
Holographic seal: Identifies this
device as an authentic Nikon product.
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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.
•Illustrations and screen content shown in this manual may differ from the actual product.
•Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software
described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.
•Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
•While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate
and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the
attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).
Comply with Copyright Notices
Under copyright law, photographs or recordings of copyrighted works made with the
camera can not be used without the permission of the copyright holder. Exceptions apply
to personal use, but note that even personal use may be restricted in the case of
photographs or recordings of exhibits or live performances.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards
or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted 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, make
sure to reset all of the camera’s settings in Reset all in the setup menu (A120). After
resetting, erase all data in the device using commercial deletion software, or format the
device in Format memory or Format card in the setup menu (A120), then completely
refill it with images containing no private information (for example, images of empty sky).
Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying
memory cards.
Conformity Marking
Follow the procedure below to display some of the conformity markings that the camera
complies with.
Press the dbutton Mzmenu icon MConformity marking Mkbutton
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To prevent damage to property or injury to yourself or to others, read “For Your Safety”
in its entirety before using this product.
Keep these safety instructions where all those who use this product will read them.
For Your Safety
DANGER
Failure to observe the precautions marked
with this icon carries a high risk of death or
severe injury.
WARNING
Failure to observe the precautions marked
with this icon could result in death or
severe injury.
CAUTION
Failure to observe the precautions marked
with this icon could result in injury or
property damage.
WARNING
•Do not use while walking or operating a vehicle. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in accidents or other injury.
•Do not disassemble or modify this product. Do not touch internal parts
that become exposed as the result of a fall or other accident. Failure to
observe these precautions could result in electric shock or other injury.
•Should you notice any abnormalities such as the product producing
smoke, heat, or unusual odors, immediately disconnect the battery or
power source. Continued operation could result in fire, burns or other injury.
•Keep dry. Do not handle with wet hands. Do not handle the plug with wet
hands. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
•Do not let your skin remain in prolonged contact with this product while it
is on or plugged in. Failure to observe this precaution could result in low-
temperature burns.
•Do not use this product in the presence of flammable dust or gas such as
propane, gasoline or aerosols. Failure to observe this precaution could result in
explosion or fire.
•Do not aim the flash at the operator of a motor vehicle. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in accidents.
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•Keep this product out of reach of children. Failure to observe this precaution
could result in injury or product malfunction. In addition, note that small parts
constitute a choking hazard. Should a child swallow any part of this product, seek
immediate medical attention.
•Do not entangle, wrap or twist the straps around your neck. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in accidents.
•Do not use batteries, chargers, AC adapters, or USB cables not specifically
designated for use with this product. When using batteries, chargers, AC
adapters, and USB cables designated for use with this product, do not:
-Damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the cords or cables, place them
under heavy objects, or expose them to heat or flame.
-Use travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage
to another or with DC-to-AC inverters.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
•Do not handle the plug when charging the product or using the AC
adapter during thunderstorms. Failure to observe this precaution could result
in electric shock.
•Do not handle with bare hands in locations exposed to extremely high or
low temperatures. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or
frostbite.
CAUTION
•Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light sources.
Light focused by the lens could cause fire or damage to product’s internal parts.
When shooting backlit subjects, keep the sun well out of the frame.
•Turn this product off when its use is prohibited. Disable wireless features
when the use of wireless equipment is prohibited. The radio-frequency
emissions produced by this product could interfere with equipment onboard
aircraft or in hospitals or other medical facilities.
•Remove the battery and disconnect the AC adapter if this product will not
be used for an extended period. Failure to observe this precaution could result
in fire or product malfunction.
•Do not touch moving parts of the lens or other moving parts. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in injury.
•Do not fire the flash in contact with or in close proximity to the skin or
objects. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.
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•Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high
temperatures, for an extended period such as in an enclosed automobile
or in direct sunlight. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or
product malfunction.
•Do not transport the camera with a tripod or similar accessory attached.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury or product malfunction.
DANGER for Batteries
•Do not mishandle batteries. Failure to observe the following precautions could
result in the batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire:
- Use only rechargeable batteries approved for use in this product.
- Do not expose batteries to flame or excessive heat.
- Do not disassemble.
- Do not short-circuit the terminals by touching them to necklaces, hairpins, or
other metal objects.
- Do not expose batteries or the products in which they are inserted to powerful
physical shocks.
•Charge only as indicated. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the
batteries leaking, overheating, rupturing, or catching fire.
•If battery liquid comes into contact with the eyes, rinse with plenty of
clean water and seek immediate medical attention. Delaying action could
result in eye injuries.
WARNING for Batteries
•Keep batteries out of reach of children. Should a child swallow a battery, seek
immediate medical attention.
•Do not immerse batteries in water or expose to rain. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in fire or product malfunction. Immediately dry the
product with a towel or similar object should it become wet.
• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the
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rechargeable batteries if they do not charge in the specified period of time.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in the batteries leaking,
overheating, rupturing, or catching fire.
•Prior to disposal, insulate battery terminals with tape. Overheating, rupture,
or fire may result should metal objects come into contact with the terminals.
Recycle or dispose of batteries in accord with local regulations.
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•If battery liquid comes into contact with a person’s skin or clothing,
immediately rinse the affected area with plenty of clean water. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in skin irritation.
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Table of Contents
Quick Topic Search ............................................................................................................... ii
Main Topics...................................................................................................................................................................... ii
Common Topics ........................................................................................................................................................... ii
Introduction ........................................................................................................................... iii
Read This First ......................................................................................................................................... iii
Symbols and Conventions Used in This Manual ..................................................................................... iii
Information and Precautions ............................................................................................................................... iv
For Your Safety ....................................................................................................................................... vi
Parts of the Camera .............................................................................................................. 1
The Camera Body.................................................................................................................................... 2
Principle Functions of the Controls.................................................................................................. 4
Operating the Touch Panel................................................................................................................. 7
The Monitor/Viewfinder..................................................................................................................... 10
For Shooting................................................................................................................................................................. 10
For Playback.................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Getting Started..................................................................................................................... 14
How to Attach the Strap..................................................................................................................... 15
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card....................................................................................... 16
Removing the Battery or Memory Card ...................................................................................................... 16
Charging the Battery ........................................................................................................................... 17
Changing the Angle of the Monitor............................................................................................... 19
Camera Setup......................................................................................................................................... 20
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations................................................................... 22
Shooting Images................................................................................................................................... 23
Using the Flash ........................................................................................................................................................... 25
Recording Movies ..................................................................................................................................................... 25
Touch Shooting.......................................................................................................................................................... 26
Switching Between the Monitor and Viewfinder.................................................................................. 26
Playing Back Images ............................................................................................................................ 27
Deleting Images .................................................................................................................................... 28
The Image Selection Screen for Deletion .................................................................................................. 29
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Shooting Features............................................................................................................... 30
Selecting a Shooting Mode............................................................................................................... 31
A(Auto) Mode.................................................................................................................................... 32
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions) ................................................ 33
Tips and Notes About Scene Mode............................................................................................................... 34
Shooting with Easy Panorama.......................................................................................................................... 42
Playback with Easy Panorama........................................................................................................................... 44
Shooting with Smart Portrait (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting)........................... 45
Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)................................................................... 51
A, B, C, and DModes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) ............................................... 53
Tips for Setting Exposure...................................................................................................................................... 54
The Control Range of the Shutter Speed (A, B, C, and DModes)......................................... 56
Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector (m/n/p/o) .................................... 57
Flash Mode.............................................................................................................................................. 58
Self-timer ................................................................................................................................................. 61
Focus Mode ............................................................................................................................................ 63
Using Manual Focus ................................................................................................................................................ 64
Using the Creative Slider.................................................................................................................... 66
Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness) ...................................................................... 68
Using the w(Function) Button ..................................................................................................... 69
Using the Zoom..................................................................................................................................... 70
Using Touch Shooting ........................................................................................................................ 72
Focusing................................................................................................................................................... 73
The Shutter-release Button................................................................................................................................. 73
Using Target Finding AF ....................................................................................................................................... 74
Using Face Detection ............................................................................................................................................. 75
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus............................................................................................................. 76
Focus Lock..................................................................................................................................................................... 77
Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Focus Mode).............................................................. 78
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting...................................... 80
Playback Features................................................................................................................ 83
Playback Zoom ...................................................................................................................................... 84
Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display......................................................................................... 85
Viewing and Deleting Images in a Sequence............................................................................. 86
Viewing Images in a Sequence......................................................................................................................... 86
Deleting Images in a Sequence ....................................................................................................................... 87
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Editing Images (Still Images) ............................................................................................................ 88
Before Editing Images ............................................................................................................................................ 88
Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation .......................................................................... 89
D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast................................................................................... 89
Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye When Shooting with the Flash ............................. 90
Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces........................................................................................... 90
Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects............................................................................................... 92
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy....................................................................................................................... 94
Movies ..................................................................................................................................... 95
Basic Operations of Movie Recording and Movie Playback .................................................. 96
Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies .................................................................... 100
Shooting Time-lapse Movies ......................................................................................................... 101
Short Movie Show Mode (Combining Movie Clips to Create Short Movies) ............... 103
Operations During Movie Playback ............................................................................................ 106
Editing Movies .................................................................................................................................... 107
Extracting Only the Desired Portion of a Movie.................................................................................. 107
Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Image...................................................................................... 108
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer....................................... 109
Utilizing Images.................................................................................................................................. 110
Viewing Images on a TV .................................................................................................................. 111
Printing Images Without a Computer........................................................................................ 112
Connecting the Camera to a Printer.......................................................................................................... 112
Printing Images One at a Time ...................................................................................................................... 113
Printing Multiple Images ................................................................................................................................... 114
Transferring Images to a Computer (ViewNX-i)...................................................................... 116
Installing ViewNX-i................................................................................................................................................. 116
Transferring Images to a Computer ........................................................................................................... 116
Using the Menu................................................................................................................. 119
Menu Operations............................................................................................................................... 120
The Image Selection Screen............................................................................................................................ 122
Menu Lists ............................................................................................................................................ 123
The Shooting Menu.............................................................................................................................................. 123
The Movie Menu..................................................................................................................................................... 124
The Playback Menu............................................................................................................................................... 124
The Network Menu ............................................................................................................................................... 125
The Setup Menu ..................................................................................................................................................... 126
The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options)....................................................... 127
Image Quality ........................................................................................................................................................... 127
Image Size................................................................................................................................................................... 129
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The Shooting Menu (A, B, C, or DMode).............................................................................. 130
White Balance (Adjusting Hue)...................................................................................................................... 130
Metering ...................................................................................................................................................................... 133
Continuous Shooting .......................................................................................................................................... 134
ISO Sensitivity ........................................................................................................................................................... 137
Exposure Bracketing............................................................................................................................................. 138
AF Area Mode........................................................................................................................................................... 139
Autofocus Mode ..................................................................................................................................................... 142
Noise Reduction Filter......................................................................................................................................... 143
M Exposure Preview ............................................................................................................................................. 143
The Movie Menu ................................................................................................................................ 144
Movie Options.......................................................................................................................................................... 144
Autofocus Mode ..................................................................................................................................................... 148
Movie VR ...................................................................................................................................................................... 149
Wind Noise Reduction ........................................................................................................................................ 150
Frame Rate.................................................................................................................................................................. 150
The Playback Menu........................................................................................................................... 151
Mark for Upload....................................................................................................................................................... 151
Slide Show .................................................................................................................................................................. 152
Protect........................................................................................................................................................................... 153
Rotate Image............................................................................................................................................................. 153
Copy (Copy Between the Memory Card and Internal Memory)............................................... 154
Sequence Display................................................................................................................................................... 155
The Network Menu ........................................................................................................................... 156
Operating the Text Input Keyboard............................................................................................................ 158
The Setup Menu................................................................................................................................. 159
Time Zone and Date ............................................................................................................................................ 159
Monitor Settings ..................................................................................................................................................... 161
EVF Auto Toggle (Automatically Switching the Display to the Viewfinder)...................... 163
Date Stamp ................................................................................................................................................................ 164
Self-timer: After Release ..................................................................................................................................... 165
Photo VR ...................................................................................................................................................................... 165
AF Assist ....................................................................................................................................................................... 166
Digital Zoom ............................................................................................................................................................. 166
Assign Side Zoom Control................................................................................................................................ 167
AE/AF Lock Button ................................................................................................................................................ 168
Sound Settings......................................................................................................................................................... 169
Auto Off........................................................................................................................................................................ 169
Format Card/Format Memory........................................................................................................................ 170
Language .................................................................................................................................................................... 171
HDMI Output ............................................................................................................................................................ 171
Charge by Computer........................................................................................................................................... 172
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Image Comment .................................................................................................................................................... 173
Copyright Information ........................................................................................................................................ 174
Location Data ........................................................................................................................................................... 175
Toggle Av/Tv Selection ...................................................................................................................................... 175
MF Peaking................................................................................................................................................................. 176
Reset All........................................................................................................................................................................ 176
Touch-screen Controls........................................................................................................................................ 176
Conformity Marking.............................................................................................................................................. 177
Firmware Version.................................................................................................................................................... 177
Technical Notes................................................................................................................. 178
Notices................................................................................................................................................... 179
Notes About Wireless Communication Functions ................................................................ 181
Caring for the Product ..................................................................................................................... 184
The Camera................................................................................................................................................................ 184
The Battery ................................................................................................................................................................. 185
The Charging AC Adapter................................................................................................................................. 186
Memory Cards.......................................................................................................................................................... 187
Cleaning and Storage....................................................................................................................... 188
Cleaning....................................................................................................................................................................... 188
Storage.......................................................................................................................................................................... 188
Error Messages.................................................................................................................................... 189
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 192
File Names............................................................................................................................................ 203
Accessories........................................................................................................................................... 204
ML-L7 Remote Control........................................................................................................................................ 205
Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 209
Memory Cards That Can Be Used................................................................................................................. 213
Index....................................................................................................................................................... 215
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The Camera Body ...................................................................................................................2
Principle Functions of the Controls .................................................................................4
Operating the Touch Panel.................................................................................................7
The Monitor/Viewfinder.....................................................................................................10
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Flash raised
Lens cover closed
1Eyelet for strap
................................................ 15
2
Command dial .................................................. 53
3Shutter-release button
.......................24, 73
4
Zoom control................................................ 70
f: Wide-angle .................................. 70
g: Telephoto......................................70
h: Thumbnail playback...............85
i: Playback zoom...........................84
5Mode dial
..................................................... 23, 31
6Self-timer lamp
.............................................. 61
AF-assist illuminator ..................................166
7Flash
................................................................. 25, 58
8q(snap-back zoom) button.............. 71
9
Side zoom control...................................... 70
f: Wide-angle .................................. 70
g: Telephoto ..................................... 70
10 Lens cover
11 Lens
12 w(function) button .............................. 69
13 Microphone (stereo)
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* In this manual, pressing up, down, left, or right on the multi selector is expressed as H, I,
J, or K.
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22
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9
1Eye sensor ....................................................... 26
2Electronic viewfinder................................ 26
3Diopter adjustment control.................26
4x(monitor) button ...............................26
5K(flash pop-up) control ........... 25, 58
6Power switch/power-on lamp
(charge lamp)........................................ 17, 20
7
Connector cover ................................... 17, 110
8Micro-USB connector
..................... 17, 110
9
HDMI micro connector (Type D) ....... 110
10 c(playback) button...............................27
11 Rotary multi selector
(multi selector)*................................ 57, 120
12 k(apply selection) button
............... 120
13 l(delete) button ...................................... 28
14 d(menu) button
................................. 120
15 b(emovie-record) button............. 96
16 g(AE-L/AF-L) button..................... 6, 168
17 Monitor
........................................................ 10 , 19
18 Power connector cover (for optional
AC adapter)
19 Battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover................................................................... 16
20 Lock lever ........................................................ 16
21 Tripod socket
22 Speaker
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Principle Functions of the Controls
Control Main Function
Mode dial
For shooting Select a shooting mode (A31).
Zoom control
For shooting
Move toward g(i) (telephoto) to zoom in
closer to the subject, and move toward f
(h) (wide-angle) to zoom out and view a
larger area.
For playback
•Move toward g(i) to zoom in on the
image, and move toward f(h) to
display images as thumbnails or the
calendar.
•Adjust the volume for movie playback.
q(Snap-back) zoom
button
For shooting Widen the angle of view temporarily.
Side zoom control
For shooting
Use the function assigned in Assign side
zoom control.
•Zoom (default setting): Move toward g
(telephoto) to zoom in closer to the
subject, and move toward f(wide-
angle) to zoom out and view a larger area.
•Manual focus: When the focus mode is set
to E(manual focus), adjust the focus.
•Set the f-number, ISO sensitivity, exposure
compensation, or white balance.
Shutter-release button
For shooting
When the button is pressed halfway: Set
focus and exposure.
When the button is pressed all the way:
Release the shutter.
For playback Return to shooting mode.
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b(emovie-record)
button
For shooting Start and stop movie recording.
For playback Return to shooting mode.
Multi selector
For shooting
•While the shooting screen is displayed:
Display the following setting screens by
pressing:
-Up(H): m(flash mode)
-Left(J): n(self-timer)
-Down(I): p(focus mode)
-Right(K): o(exposure compensation/
brightness, vividness, hue, active D-
lighting)
•When the shooting mode is A(A53):
Rotate the multi selector to set the flexible
program.
•When the shooting mode is B(A53):
Rotate the multi selector to set the shutter
speed.
•When the shooting mode is Cor D:
Rotate the multi selector to set the
f-number.
For playback
•While the playback screen is displayed:
Change the displayed image using up
(H), left (J), down (I), right (K), or by
rotating the multi selector.
•While a zoomed image is displayed: Move
the display area.
For setting
•Select an item using HIJK or by
rotating the multi selector, and then apply
the selection by pressing the kbutton.
k(apply selection)
button
For playback
•Display individual images of a sequence in
full-frame playback mode (A28).
•Scroll an image shot with Easy panorama.
•Play back movies.
•Switch from thumbnail playback or zoomed
image display to full-frame playback.
For setting Apply the item that you selected by using
the multi selector.
Control Main Function
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Command dial
For shooting
•When the shooting mode is A(A53):
Set the flexible program.
•When the shooting mode is Bor D
(A53): Set the shutter speed.
•When the shooting mode is C(A53):
Set the f-number.
For playback
•While the playback screen is displayed:
Change the displayed image.
•When a zoomed image is displayed:
Change the magnification rate.
For setting Select an item.
d(menu) button
For shooting/
playback Display or close the menu (A120).
w(function) button
For shooting
When the shooting mode is A, B, C, or D:
Display or close the setting menus such as
Continuous or Photo VR.
g(AE-L/AF-L) button
For shooting Fix the exposure and focus according to the
AE/AF lock button setting.
x(monitor) button
For shooting/
playback
Switch between the monitor and viewfinder
(A26).
c(playback) button
For shooting Play back images (A27).
For playback
•When the camera is turned off, press and
hold down this button to turn the camera
on in playback mode (A27).
•Return to shooting mode.
l(delete) button
For shooting Delete the last image that was saved (A28).
For playback Delete images (A28).
Control Main Function
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