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Confirming the Package Contents
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About This Manual
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Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
Before Taking Important Pictures
Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Turn off in the event of malfunction
Remove the strap when using the camera underwater
Handle the camera strap with care
Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child
Observe caution when handling the battery
Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat
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Do not immerse in or expose to water
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Interface Cables
Modifications
Following apply only to users in European countries
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Department of Defense test method standard
Introduction
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Before using the camera underwater
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Cleaning after using the camera underwater
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Clearing the fogging
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Using the camera overseas
Map/location name data of this camera
Set the Record GPS data of the GPS options menu to Off
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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Parts of the Camera
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode
Basic Operations
Use of the Filter Adapter and the Attachment Method
Camera Body
Parts of the Camera
Lens
Parts of the Camera
Ashooting mode button Menu button
Tripod socket
Movie-record button
Controls Used in Shooting Mode
Controls Used in Playback Mode
Monitor
Shooting Mode
Compass display Direction gauge
Easy panorama playback guide
Playback Mode
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Shooting mode Playback mode
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode
Basic Operations
When Using Shooting Mode
Using the Multi Selector
When Using Playback Mode
When Displaying Menus
Tab Displays the setup menu basic camera setup items
Using Menus the dButton
If Tabs Are Not Displayed
Basic Operations Tab
Displayed When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages
Switching Between Tabs
Selecting Menu Items
Press the multi selector J
Display map
Using the Action Button
Action control
Press the action button to select the function
Use of the Filter Adapter and the Attachment Method
Attaching the Camera Strap for Land Use
Basics of Shooting and Playback
Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time First Use Only
Preparation 1 Charge the Battery
Nikon-authorized service representative
AC Power Supply
Understanding Charge Lamp
Flickers
Insert the battery
Preparation 2 Insert the Battery
Push the battery chamber/memory card
Inserting the Battery Correctly
Preparation 2 Insert the Battery
Removing the Battery
High Temperature Caution
Opening/Closing the Battery Chamber/Memory Card Slot-Cover
Close the battery-chamber/memory card Slot cover
Confirm that the power-on lamp
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Insert the memory card
Approved Memory Cards
Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Removing Memory Cards
Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Battery Level
Turn the Camera On
Standby mode
Power Saving Function Auto Off
Turning the Camera On and Off
Turn the Camera On
Press the multi selector Hor
Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time
Press Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button
Press Hor Ito choose the date display order
Clock Battery
Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting
Daylight Saving Time
Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images
Press the multi selector Hor To select a shooting mode
Select a Shooting Mode
Press the Abutton
Press the kbutton
Features That Are Available in Shooting Mode
Select a Shooting Mode
Available Shooting Modes
Action Control
Frame a Picture
Using a Tripod
Ready the camera
Frame the picture
Digital Zoom
Using the Zoom
Frame a Picture
Digital Zoom and Interpolation
When a face is not detected
When a face is detected
Focus and Shoot
During Recording
Focus and Shoot
Autofocus
AF-assist Illuminator and Flash
Press the cplayback button
Play Back Images
Use the multi selector to view the previous and next images
Viewing Pictures
Playback Zoom
Changing How Images Are Displayed
Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display
Play Back Images
Delete Unwanted Images
Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode
Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button
Deleting Images in a Sequence
Delete Unwanted Images
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion
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Shooting Features
Shooting Features
Changing GEasy Auto Mode Settings
GEasy Auto Mode
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Features
Changing Scene Mode Settings
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
View a Description of Each Scene Help Information
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Characteristics of Each Scene
Portrait Use this mode for portraits
Sports
ENight portrait
Use this mode for portraits taken at sunset or at night
HSunset
JNight landscape
Museum
Setting
MFireworks show
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Panorama Use this mode for shooting panorama pictures
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Each setting Flash mode A54
Characteristics of Each Special Effect
Macro mode A57
Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting
Changing Special Effects Mode Settings
Frame the picture and wait for the subject to smile
Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Smiling Faces
Shooting ends
Smart Portrait Mode Shooting Smiling Faces
Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings
Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu
Changing AAuto Mode Settings
AAuto Mode
Options Available in the Shooting Menu AAuto Mode
Aauto mode, the following option settings can be changed
Manual, Center or Subject tracking mode
AAuto Mode
Set to Q4608×3456
Available Functions
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Function Easy auto Scene Special Smart AAuto
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Flash Modes Using the Flash
You can set a flash mode that suits the shooting conditions
Frame the subject and take a picture
Available Flash Modes
Flash Mode Setting
Auto with Red-eye Reduction
When the shutter is released, the self-timer turns OFF
Using the Self-timer
Press the shutter-release button all the way
Focus and exposure are set
Macro Mode Setting
Using Macro Mode
Exposure compensation value Features
Exposure Compensation Adjusting Brightness
Press K oexposure compensation on the multi selector
Press the shutter-release button to take a picture
Default Settings
Macro mode Exposure
Flash mode
A54 A56 A57 A58 A40
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Image Mode Settings Image Size and Quality
Changing the Image Size Image Mode
Image Mode Setting
Number of Exposures Remaining
Changing the Image Size Image Mode
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Restricted Option Descriptions
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Digital zoom Continuous A52
Digital zoom cannot be used
Viewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection
Using Face Detection
Faces
A51 is Face priority
Portrait A40 or Night portrait A41 in scene mode
Using Skin Softening
Position the subject at the center of the frame
Focus Lock
Press the shutter-release button Halfway
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Playback Features
Playback Features
When viewing images, press the c Button
Switching Between Playback Modes
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback
Available Playback Modes
Features Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu
Display options
Features Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu
Sequence XChoose key
Individual images, or display only the key picture of a
USB/audio/video output connector
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer
Installing ViewNX
Using ViewNX
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows
Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD from the CD-ROM Drive
Start the installer
Using ViewNX
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software
When using Windows
Connecting the USB Cable
Transferring Images to the Computer
Choose how images will be copied to the computer
Transfer images to the computer
Viewing Images
Terminate the connection
Start ViewNX
Editing Movies
Retouching Photographs
Printing Images
7m42s Playing Back Movies
Playback mode, press the k button to play a movie
Turn on the camera and display the shooting screen
Recording Movies
Press the bemovie-record button To start movie recording
Press the bemovie-record button again to end recording
Recording Movies
Functions Available in Movie Recording
Maximum Movie Length
Recording HS High Speed Movies
HS movies When kHS 240 fps 320×240, hHS
Changing Movie Recording Settings Movie Menu
Recorded. When jHS 15 fps 1920×1080 is
DHD 1080pP1920×1080
Adjusting volume
Press the cplayback button to enter playback mode
Playing Back Movies
Press the kbutton to play back the movie
Using GPS/Displaying Maps
Using GPS/Displaying Maps
Starting GPS Data Recording
Signals cannot be received from the satellite,
GPS reception
Maps Recorded on the image
Pictures with Recorded Position Information
Starting GPS Data Recording
When Using Playback Mode
When Using Shooting Mode
To adjust the scale of the map, use the zoom button f h/g
Displaying Maps
Map Display
Displaying Maps
When using playback mode
A86. The default setting is Off
GPS options
Map menu is set to On
Off
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General Camera Setup
General Camera Setup
Setup Menu
Or the scene mode that is selected
Blurring. The default setting is Auto E74 Motion detection
Sound settings Sound in the default setting E76
Operation sound is disabled
Setup Menu
Reference Section
Reference Section
Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama
Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing back
Select Easy panorama and press the k button
Or Wide 360, and press the k Button
When the guide showing the shooting point reaches
Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing back
Example of moving the camera
Iicons showing the panorama direction are displayed
Viewing Easy Panorama Scroll
Choose Panorama assist and press the k
Using Panorama Assist
Use the multi selector to choose the direction
Using Panorama Assist
Press the kbutton when shooting is completed
Rexposure lock Indicator
Shoot the next picture
Sequence Display Options
Playing Images in a Sequence
Changing Key Picture in Sequence
Deleting Images in a Sequence
Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence
Adding Images to Albums
Favorite Pictures Mode
Which the images will be added and press the kbutton
Use the multi selector to choose the album to
Playing Back Images in Albums
Favorite Pictures Mode
Removing Images From Albums
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Press H, I, Jor Kto choose an icon and press the kbutton
Changing the Favorites Album Icon
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Auto Sort Mode Categories
Auto Sort Mode
Fireworks show scene mode A39
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Auto Sort Mode
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List by Date Mode
Editing Images Still Pictures
Editing Features
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Fisheye, Miniature effect and Fog removal
Editing Images Still Pictures
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Restrictions on Image Editing
Original Pictures and Edited Copies
ID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
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Confirm the results
To cancel, press J
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PFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects
Adjust the effect and press the kbutton
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Or Cyanotype
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GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an Image
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ACrop Creating a Cropped Copy
Image Size
Cropping the Picture in its Current Tall Orientation
When connecting using the included audio/video cable
Connecting the Camera to a TV Playback on a TV
When connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cable
Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV
When Nothing Appears on the TV
Connecting the Camera to a TV Playback on a TV
Using the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device Control
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print
Printing Pictures
Take pictures
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Turn off the camera Turn on the printer
Turn on the camera
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Printing Individual Images
Choose the desired paper size and press the kbutton
Printing Multiple Images
Printing starts
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Print selection
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Paper Size
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Print all images
Current print/total number of prints
Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie
Editing Movies
Press Hor Ito choose KChoose end
Point
Editing Movies
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Smile Timer
Image Mode Image Size and Quality
Smart Portrait Menu
Skin Softening
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Blink Proof
Smart Portrait Menu
White Balance Adjusting Hue
Shooting Menu AAuto Mode
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Manual for more information E35
Shooting Menu AAuto Mode
Using Preset Manual
Choose Measure
Press the kbutton to measure the white balance value
Continuous Shooting
Option Description Single default
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BSS Best Shot
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ISO Sensitivity
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AF Area Mode
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Press the shutter-release button to take the picture
Subject Tracking Mode Focusing on a Moving Subject
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Subject is registered
Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording
Autofocus Mode
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Choose how the camera focuses
APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order
Playback Menu
Choose the pictures up to a maximum
Number of copies up to nine per picture
Playback Menu
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List by date mode
Favorite pictures mode Or auto sort mode
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Deleting All Print Orders
BSlide Show
Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A11 MbSlide show
Slide show begins
Choose End or Restart
Protect
Press the c button Playback mode M dbutton A11 M dProtect
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Press the multi selector Jor Kto choose the desired image
Image Selection Screen
Press Hor Ito select or deselect or the number of copies
Press the kbutton to apply the image selection
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FRotate Image
Rotating Images in a Sequence
Recording Voice Memos
EVoice Memo
Playing Voice Memos
Deleting Voice Memos
Copy screen and press the kbutton
HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card
Select a copy option and press the kbutton
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XChoose Key Picture
CSequence Display Options
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Message Memory contains no images
Movie Options
Movie Menu
Normal Speed Movies
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HS Movies
Open with HS Footage
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Movie Menu
Press the bemovie-record button to end recording
Press the bemovie-record button to start recording
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HS Movie
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15 s Playback Min Slow motion playback No sound
Playback Min Fast motion playback No sound
Wind Noise Reduction
Movie Light
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Map Menu
GPS Settings
Updating the A-GPS File
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Distance Units
Map Menu
Display a map A88 M dbutton M U tab A11 M Distance units
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Calculate Distance
POI Display
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Create Log Record the log of moving information
When log recording is completed, select End
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Log in Create log in the map menu, and press
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Select Save log, and press the kbutton
To Erase Log Data
Log data is saved to a memory card
To Erase Log Data
View Log View the log on a map
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Log Data
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Electronic Compass
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Welcome Screen
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Time Zone and Date
Hour minute
Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year
Choose xTravel destination and press the kbutton
Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone
Press K
Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone
Time Zones
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Photo info
Monitor Settings
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Addition to information shown with
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Auto info above, the movie frame is
Displayed before recording movies Reference Section
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Print Date Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures
Print date and Print order
Press the dbutton M ztab A11 M Print date
Off Vibration reduction is not enabled
On default Corrects for vibration caused by camera shake
Vibration Reduction
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Motion Detection
AF Assist
Enable or disable the digital zoom
Digital Zoom
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Adjust the following sound settings
Sound Settings
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Action Control Response
Auto Off Setting
Auto Off
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Language
Format Memory/Format Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting Memory Cards
Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV
TV Settings
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Hdmi and HDMI-CEC
Did someone blink? Screen
Blink Warning
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Assign Action Button
Reset All
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Setup Menu
Others
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Firmware Version
Displays the current camera firmware version
Press the dbutton M ztab A11 M Firmware version
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File and Folder Names
File and Folder Names
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Optional Accessories
Display Description Solution
Error Messages
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E89
Error Messages
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E92
E93
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Specifications
Troubleshooting
Caring for the Products
Caring for the Camera
Camera
Caring for the Products
Do Not Drop
Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature
Handle the Lens and All Moving Parts with Care
Keep away from Strong Magnetic Fields
Battery
Battery Charger
Memory Cards
Cloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner
Cleaning
Caring for the Camera
Monitor
Caring for the Camera
Storage
Terms and Conditions
User License Agreement for MAP Data and Location Name Data
User License Agreement for MAP Data and Location Name Data
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F11
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Power, Display and Settings Issues
Troubleshooting
See Error Messages E88 for more information
Problem Cause/Solution
Troubleshooting
Shooting Issues
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Electronically Controlled Cameras
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F16
When using skin softening function while shooting
Corrected
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Playback Issues
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F19
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Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW100 Digital Camera
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Specifications
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Battery Charger MH-65
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12
Specifications
Supported Standards
Playback zoom 33 C Scene mode
Symbols
Index
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Extracting parts of the movie 84 Eyelet for camera strap
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File name E85 Fill flash 55 Filter adapter
Subject tracking 52, E39, E40 Sunset h Tele
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Shooting 26 Shooting menu
Thumbnail Playback 33 Time difference E69 Time zone 24, E69
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