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Page 3: ...i Introduction Parts of the Camera Preparing for Shooting Using the Camera Shooting Features Using the Menus Connecting the Camera to a TV Computer or Printer Reference Section Technical Notes and Index ...

Page 4: ... provided in this manual After reading please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera Attaching the Camera Strap About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right away see Preparing for Shooting A 6 and Using the Camera A 12 To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor see Parts of the Camera A 1 Rea...

Page 5: ...buttons or messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold In this manual images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown Illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from the actual product Icon Description B This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before using the camera C This ic...

Page 6: ...n com Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry Only Nikon brand electronic accessories including battery chargers batteries AC adapters and cables certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety require...

Page 7: ...ocal government bonds even if such copies or reproductions are stamped Sample The copying or reproduction of paper money coins or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited Unless the prior permission of the government was obtained the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited The copying or reproduction of stamps ...

Page 8: ...ble software potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user s responsibility Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person erase all data using commercial deletion software or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information for example pictures of emp...

Page 9: ...e representative for inspection Do not disassemble Touching the internal parts of the camera or AC adapter could result in injury Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians Should the camera or AC adapter break open as the result of a fall or other accident take the product to a Nikon authorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the product and or removing the b...

Page 10: ...ries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product Before replacing the batteries turn the product off If you are using an AC adapter be sure it is unplugged Use only the batteries approved for use in this product A 6 Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types If Nikon recharg...

Page 11: ...s of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth Continued use could result in fire Do not handle the power cable or go near the battery charger during lightning storms Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock Do not damage modify forcibly tug or bend the power cable place it under heavy objects or expose it to heat or flame Should the insulation be damaged and the wires b...

Page 12: ...ion when using the flash Using the flash close to your subject s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment The flash should be no less than 1 m 3 ft 4 in from the subject Particular care should be observed when photographing infants Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire Avoid contact with liqui...

Page 13: ...rference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Con...

Page 14: ...w York 11747 3064 USA Tel 631 547 4200 Notice for Customers in Canada CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B Notice for Customers in Europe This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be collected separately The following apply only to users in European countries This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as household waste Separa...

Page 15: ...following apply only to users in European countries All batteries whether marked with this symbol or not are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as household waste For more information contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management ...

Page 16: ... Card 7 Internal Memory and Memory Cards 7 Turn the Camera On and Set the Display Language Date and Time 8 Using the Camera 12 Shooting with Scene Auto Selector Mode 12 Using the Zoom 14 The Shutter release Button 14 Play Back Images 16 Delete Images 17 Using the Flash and Self timer 19 Shooting Features 20 Changing the Shooting Mode 20 Recording and Playing Back Movies 22 Using the Menus 24 Conne...

Page 17: ...ce Detection E20 Using Skin Softening E21 Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus E21 Focus Lock E22 Playback Zoom E23 Thumbnail Playback Calendar Display E24 Editing Still Images E25 Before Editing Images E25 Quick Effects Changing Hue or Mood E26 D Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast E27 Glamour Retouch Enhancing Human Faces E28 Small Picture Reducing the Size of an Image E30 Crop Creating a ...

Page 18: ...u E55 Movie Options E55 Autofocus Mode E56 The Setup Menu E57 Time Zone and Date E57 Monitor Settings E60 Date Stamp E62 Electronic VR E63 AF Assist E64 Sound Settings E64 Auto Off E65 Format Memory Format Card E65 Language E66 Video Mode E66 Reset All E66 Battery Type E67 Firmware Version E67 Error Messages E68 File Names E71 Optional Accessories E72 Technical Notes and Index F1 Caring for the Pr...

Page 19: ... control 14 f wide angle 14 g telephoto 14 h thumbnail playback 16 E24 i playback zoom 16 E23 j help E4 3 Power switch power on lamp 8 4 Self timer lamp E14 AF assist illuminator E64 5 Flash 19 E11 6 Microphone E38 7 Lens cover 8 Lens 9 Power connector cover for connection with optional AC adapter E72 10 Eyelet for camera strap ii ...

Page 20: ...vie record button 22 E38 5 A shooting mode button 20 E3 E4 E7 E8 E10 6 c playback button 16 7 Multi selector 24 8 k apply selection button 24 9 d menu button 24 10 l delete button 17 11 Battery chamber memory card slot cover 6 12 USB audio video output connector 26 13 Connector cover 26 14 Tripod socket F17 ...

Page 21: ...he camera is first turned on and when you operate the camera and turns off after a few seconds when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings A 24 E60 in the setup menu Shooting Mode The Monitor 999 999 29m 0s 29m 0s F3 2 F3 2 1 250 1 250 999 999 9999 9999 1 0 1 0 10 10 10 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ...

Page 22: ...recording time remaining 22 E38 13 Image mode E43 14 Number of exposures remaining still images 10 15 Internal memory indicator 10 16 Aperture value 14 17 Shutter speed 14 18 Focus area 13 19 Focus area face detection pet detection 13 E6 E8 20 ISO sensitivity F11 21 Exposure compensation value 19 E16 22 Skin softening E48 23 White balance mode E45 24 Continuous shooting mode E6 E47 25 Blink proof ...

Page 23: ...nd time 8 2 Battery level indicator 10 3 Protect icon E51 4 Small picture icon E30 5 Crop icon E23 E31 6 Image mode E43 7 Movie options 22 E55 8 a Current image number total number of images b Movie length 9 Internal memory indicator 7 10 Movie playback guide 22 E40 11 Quick effects guide 16 E26 12 Volume indicator E40 13 D Lighting icon E27 14 Quick effects icon E26 15 Glamour retouch icon E28 16...

Page 24: ... correct orientation and slide the memory card in until it clicks into place B Be Careful to Insert the Memory Card in Correct Direction Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera and the memory card 3 Close the battery chamber memory card slot cover Applicable Batteries Two LR6 L40 AA size alkaline batteries included batteries Two FR6 L91 AA size lithium batteries ...

Page 25: ... the camera off and make sure that the power on lamp and the monitor have turned off and then open the battery chamber memory card slot cover Gently push the memory card into the camera 1 to partially eject the card 2 B High Temperature Caution The camera batteries and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera Internal Memory and Memory Cards Camera data including images and movies...

Page 26: ...ing screen is displayed 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera The monitor turns on when the camera is turned on To turn the camera off press the power switch again 2 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired language and press the k button 3 Use HI to select Yes and press the k button Turn the Camera On and Set the Display Language Date and Time Cancel Language Cancel Time zone and ...

Page 27: ...6 Set the date and time and press the k button Use JK to select a field and then use HI to set the date and time Select the minute field and press the k button to confirm the setting 7 When the confirmation screen is displayed use HI to select Yes and press the k button 8 Press the A shooting mode button Back London Casablanca Edit Date and time 01 01 2015 00 00 Y M D Press this button in shooting...

Page 28: ...f exposures remaining Battery level indicator b The battery level is high B The battery level is low Prepare to replace the batteries Number of exposures remaining The number of images that can be taken is displayed C is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera and images are saved in the internal memory Scene auto selector 1400 1400 5m 0s 5m 0s Shooting screen Number of exposures r...

Page 29: ...age and Time zone and date settings in the z setup menu A 24 You can enable or disable daylight saving time in the z setup menu by selecting Time zone and date followed by Time zone Press the multi selector K and then H to enable daylight saving time and move the clock forward one hour or I to disable daylight saving time and move the clock back one hour C The Clock Battery The camera s clock is p...

Page 30: ...ator microphone and speaker When taking pictures in the tall portrait orientation make sure the flash is above the lens 2 Frame the picture Move the zoom control to change the zoom position A 14 When the camera automatically determines the scene mode the shooting mode icon changes Shooting with Scene Auto Selector Mode Zoom out Zoom in ...

Page 31: ... subject in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed When the camera has focused the focus indicator A 3 glows green If the focus area or focus indicator flashes the camera is unable to focus Modify the composition and try pressing the shutter release button halfway again 4 Without lifting your finger press the shutter release button the rest of the way down A 14 F3 2 F3 2 1 250...

Page 32: ...e camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position C Digital Zoom and Interpolation While using digital zoom the image quality decreases due to interpolation when the zoom is increased beyond the V position The Shutter release Button Press halfway To set focus and exposure shutter speed and aperture value press the shutter release button lightly halfway until you feel a slight resistance F...

Page 33: ...es remaining or the indicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being saved or while a movie is being recorded Do not open the battery chamber memory card slot cover or remove the batteries or memory card while an indicator is flashing Doing this could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or the memory card C When Using a Tripod We recommend using a tripod to s...

Page 34: ...g mode press the A button or shutter release button When e is displayed in full frame playback mode you can press the k button to apply an effect to the image E26 Move the zoom control toward g i in full frame playback mode to zoom in on the image E23 Move the zoom control toward f h in full frame playback mode to display a list of images called thumbnails E24 Play Back Images Full frame Playback ...

Page 35: ... button Current image The image currently displayed is deleted Erase selected images Multiple images that you select are deleted A 18 All images All images are deleted To exit without deleting press the d button 3 Select Yes and press the k button Deleted images cannot be recovered Delete Images Current image Erase selected images Delete All images Yes No Erase 1 image ...

Page 36: ... to switch to full frame playback or f h to switch to thumbnail playback 2 Add c to all images that you want to delete and then press the k button to confirm the selection A confirmation dialog is displayed Follow the instructions displayed in the monitor C Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode When using shooting mode press the l button to delete the last image that was saved Er...

Page 37: ...ode to match the shooting conditions n Self timer E14 If you select ON the camera releases the shutter 10 seconds after you press the shutter release button p Macro mode E15 Use macro mode when taking close up images o Exposure compensation E16 You can adjust overall image brightness The functions that are available vary with the shooting mode Using the Flash and Self timer Flash mode Macro mode E...

Page 38: ...u select D Special effects E7 Effects can be applied to images during shooting F Smart portrait E8 When the camera detects a smiling face you can take an image automatically without pressing the shutter release button smile timer You can also use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones of human faces A Auto mode E10 Used for general shooting Settings can be adjusted to suit the shooting...

Page 39: ...21Shooting Features 2 Use the multi selector HI to select a shooting mode and press the k button Scene auto selector ...

Page 40: ... remaining amount of movie recording time 2 Press the b e movie record button to start movie recording 3 Press the b e movie record button again to stop recording Recording and Playing Back Movies 1400 1400 5m 0s 5m 0s Movie recording time remaining 2m30s 2m30s ...

Page 41: ...playback mode and press the k button Movies are indicated by the movie options icon See Recording Movies E38 for more information See Playing Back Movies E40 for more information 15 11 2015 15 30 15 11 2015 15 30 0010 AVI 0010 AVI 10s 10s Movie options ...

Page 42: ...tton when viewing images in full frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode Allows you to edit images play slide shows etc D Movie menu E55 Available by pressing the d button in the shooting screen Allows you to change movie recording settings z Setup menu E57 Allows you to adjust basic camera functions such as date and time display language etc 1 Press the d menu button The menu is displayed ...

Page 43: ...The menu options become selectable 5 Use HI to select a menu option and then press the k button The settings for the option you selected are displayed 6 Use HI to select the setting and then press the k button The setting you selected is applied When you are finished using the menu press the d button Date stamp Set up Time zone and date Monitor settings Electronic VR AF assist Sound settings Time ...

Page 44: ...ra off Before disconnecting make sure to turn the camera off If the AC Adapter EH 65A available separately is used this camera can be powered from an electrical outlet Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter as it may cause the camera to heat up or malfunction For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations refer to the documentation included with the device in addi...

Page 45: ...28 You can transfer images to a computer to perform simple retouching and manage image data Connection method Connect the camera to the computer s USB port with the USB Cable UC E16 Before connecting to a computer install ViewNX 2 on the computer A 28 Printing images without using a computer E33 If you connect the camera to a PictBridge compatible printer you can print images without using a compu...

Page 46: ...connection is required For system requirements and other information see the Nikon website for your region 1 Download the ViewNX 2 installer Start the computer and download the installer from http nikonimglib com nvnx 2 Double click the downloaded file 3 Follow the on screen instructions 4 Exit the installer Click Yes Windows or OK Mac Using ViewNX 2 ...

Page 47: ...e computer and insert the memory card Direct USB connection Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable Turn the camera on C Transferring Images Saved in the Internal Memory to the Computer Perform one of the methods listed below Using Copy A 24 E54 in the playback menu copy the images saved in the internal me...

Page 48: ...tion dialog will be displayed select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK 2 Double click Import File If the memory card contains a large number of images it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts B Connecting the USB Cable The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub 2 After Nikon Transfer 2 star...

Page 49: ...memory card and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot If the camera is connected to the computer turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable Viewing Images Start ViewNX 2 Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete Consult online help for more information on using ViewNX 2 C Starting ViewNX 2 Manually Windows Double click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desktop Ma...

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Page 51: ...ting E7 Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Images of Smiling Faces E8 A Auto Mode E10 Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector E11 Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously E19 Focusing E20 Playback Playback Zoom E23 Thumbnail Playback Calendar Display E24 Editing Still Images E25 Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TV E32 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print E33 R...

Page 52: ...Menu Options Available in the Shooting Menus E42 The Shooting Menu for A Auto Mode E43 The Smart Portrait Menu E48 The Playback Menu E50 The Movie Menu E55 The Setup Menu E57 Additional Information Error Messages E68 File Names E71 Optional Accessories E72 ...

Page 53: ...ne the shooting mode icon displayed on the shooting screen changes accordingly Functions Available in x Scene Auto Selector Mode Flash mode E11 Self timer E14 Exposure compensation E16 Scene auto selector mode menu E42 x Scene Auto Selector Mode Enter shooting mode M A shooting mode button M x scene auto selector mode M k button e Portrait f Landscape h Night portrait g Night landscape i Close up ...

Page 54: ...ne Select a scene and move the zoom control A 1 toward g j to view a description of that scene To return to the original screen move the zoom control toward g j again Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Enter shooting mode M A shooting mode button M b second icon from the top M K M HIJK M select a scene M k button b Portrait default setting c Landscape2 d Sports1 E5 e Night portrait3 E5 f Party i...

Page 55: ...hue are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series e Night portrait The flash always fires f Party indoor To avoid the effects of camera shake hold the camera steady k Close up Macro mode E15 is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus u Food Macro mode E15 is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position ...

Page 56: ... displayed inside a yellow border When the camera acquires focus on a face displayed inside a double border focus area the double border turns green If no faces are detected the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame In some shooting conditions the pet face may not be detected and other subjects may be displayed inside a border m Fireworks show The shutter speed is fixed at about...

Page 57: ...ription D Soft default setting Softens the image by adding a slight blur to the entire image E Nostalgic sepia Adds a sepia tone and reduces the contrast to simulate the qualities of an old photograph F High contrast monochrome Changes the image to black and white and gives it sharp contrast I Selective color Creates a black and white image in which only the specified color remains l Pop Increases...

Page 58: ...miling face it automatically releases the shutter 3 End automatic shooting Perform one of the operations listed below to end shooting Set Smile timer to Off Press the A button and select a different shooting mode B Notes About Smart Portrait Mode Under some shooting conditions the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles E20 The shutter release button can also be used for shooting C W...

Page 59: ...E9 Reference Section Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode Flash mode E11 Self timer E14 Exposure compensation E16 Smart portrait menu E42 ...

Page 60: ... and the type of shot you want to capture The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame Functions Available in A Auto Mode Flash mode E11 Self timer E14 Macro mode E15 Exposure compensation E16 Shooting menu E42 A Auto Mode Enter shooting mode M A shooting mode button M A auto mode M k button ...

Page 61: ...her shooting modes you can select the flash mode to match the shooting conditions 1 Press the multi selector H X 2 Select the desired flash mode E12 and press the k button If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds the selection will be canceled Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Auto ...

Page 62: ... by the flash E13 W Off The flash does not fire We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark surroundings X Fill flash The flash fires whenever an image is taken Use to fill in illuminate shadows and backlit subjects Y Slow sync Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery The flash fires when necessary to illuminate the main subject slow shutt...

Page 63: ...ting The setting may not be available with some shooting modes E17 The setting applied in A auto mode is saved in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off C Red eye Reduction If the camera detects red eye while saving an image the affected area is processed to reduce red eye before the image is saved Note the following when shooting More time than usual is required to save images Re...

Page 64: ...ode Y pet portrait auto release is displayed E6 The self timer cannot be used 3 Frame the picture and press the shutter release button halfway Focus and exposure are set 4 Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down Countdown starts The self timer lamp flashes and then glows steadily about one second before the shutter is released When the shutter is released the self timer is set to...

Page 65: ...ion where F and the zoom indicator glow green the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 30 cm 1 ft from the lens When the zoom is at the position where G is displayed the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 10 cm 4 in from the lens B Notes About Using the Flash The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm 1 ft 8 in C The Ma...

Page 66: ...tton To brighten the image set a positive value To darken the image set a negative value The compensation value is applied even without pressing the k button C Exposure Compensation Value The setting may not be available with some shooting modes E17 The setting applied in A auto mode is saved in the camera s memory even after the camera is turned off Exposure compensation 2 0 0 3 2 0 ...

Page 67: ...0 0 d sports W3 Off3 Off3 0 0 e night portrait V4 Off Off3 0 0 f party indoor V5 Off Off3 0 0 Z beach U Off Off3 0 0 z snow U Off Off3 0 0 h sunset W3 Off Off3 0 0 i dusk dawn W3 Off Off3 0 0 j night landscape W3 Off Off3 0 0 k close up W Off On3 0 0 u food W3 Off On3 0 0 m fireworks show W3 Off3 Off3 0 03 o backlighting X3 Off Off3 0 0 O pet portrait W3 Y6 Off 0 0 D special effects W Off Off 0 0 ...

Page 68: ...de when the camera selects Close up 3 The setting cannot be changed 4 The setting cannot be changed The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync and red eye reduction 5 Slow sync with red eye reduction flash mode may be used 6 Self timer cannot be used Pet portrait auto release can be turned on or off E6 7 Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On 8 Can be set when Smile timer i...

Page 69: ...E47 When Continuous is selected the flash cannot be used Blink proof E49 When Blink proof is set to On the flash cannot be used Self timer Smile timer E48 When Smile timer is selected the self timer cannot be used Electronic VR Continuous E47 When Continuous is selected Electronic VR is disabled Shutter sound Continuous E47 When Continuous is selected the shutter sound is disabled ...

Page 70: ...e face that the camera focuses on and single borders are displayed around the other faces If no faces are detected when the shutter release button is pressed halfway the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame B Notes About Face Detection The camera s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors including the direction in which the faces are looking The camera may be un...

Page 71: ...e following situations In some rare cases the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator glows green Subject is very dark Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene e g the sun 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 sta...

Page 72: ...ect in the center of the frame and press the shutter release button halfway Confirm that the focus area glows green Focus and exposure are locked 3 Without lifting your finger recompose the picture Make sure to maintain the same distance between the camera and the subject 4 Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to take the picture F3 2 F3 2 1 250 1 250 F3 2 F3 2 1 250 1 250 ...

Page 73: ...press the multi selector HIJK When a zoomed image is displayed press the k button to return to full frame playback mode C Cropping Images When a zoomed image is displayed you can press the d button to crop the image to include only the visible portion and save it as a separate file E31 Playback Zoom 4 4 4 4 15 11 2015 15 30 15 11 2015 15 30 0004 JPG 0004 JPG 3 0 3 0 g i f h Image is zoomed in Imag...

Page 74: ...l frame While using calendar display mode press HIJK to select a date and then press the k button to display the images captured on that day B Notes About Calendar Display Images captured when the camera s date is not set are treated as images captured on January 1 2015 Thumbnail Playback Calendar Display 1 20 1 20 15 11 2015 15 30 15 11 2015 15 30 0001 JPG 0001 JPG 1 20 1 2 3 4 3 Su M Tu W Th F S...

Page 75: ...created with editing functions cannot be further edited with the same function used to create them Editing Still Images Editing function used Editing functions to use Quick effects D Lighting The glamour retouch small picture or crop function can be used Glamour retouch The quick effects D Lighting small picture or crop function can be used Small picture Crop Another editing function cannot be use...

Page 76: ... 1 toward g i to switch to full frame playback or f h to switch to thumbnail playback To exit without saving the edited image press the d button 3 Select Yes and press the k button An edited copy is created Quick effects type Description Painting Mainly adjusts hue and creates a different look for the image Fisheye Cross screen Miniature effect Processes images with a variety of effects 4 4 4 4 Qu...

Page 77: ... multi selector HI to select OK and press the k button The edited version is displayed on the right To exit without saving the copy select Cancel and press the k button Press the c button playback mode M select an image M d button M D Lighting M k button D Lighting OK Cancel ...

Page 78: ...the settings for all effects before pressing the k button B skin softening F small face A big eyes C brighten faces E hide eye bags G whiten eyes H whiten teeth D redden cheeks Press the d button to return to the screen for selecting a face 3 Preview the result and press the k button To change the settings press J to return to step 2 To exit without saving the edited image press the d button Press...

Page 79: ... edited using the glamour retouch function Depending upon the direction in which faces are looking or the brightness of faces the camera may be unable to accurately detect faces or the glamour retouch function may not perform as expected If no faces are detected a warning is displayed and the screen returns to the playback menu Yes No Save OK ...

Page 80: ...ton For images taken at an image mode setting of z 5120 2880 only 640 360 is displayed 2 Select Yes and press the k button An edited copy is created compression ratio of approximately 1 16 Press the c button playback mode M select an image M dbutton MSmall picture M k button Small picture 640 480 320 240 160 120 Yes No Create small picture file ...

Page 81: ...the portion to be copied is visible in the monitor 3 Select Yes and press the k button An edited copy is created C Image Size When the image size of the cropped copy is 320 240 or smaller the image is displayed at a smaller size during playback C Cropping the Image in Its Current Tall Orientation Use the Rotate image option E53 to rotate the image so that it is displayed in landscape orientation A...

Page 82: ... angle when connecting or disconnecting them 2 Set the TV s input to external video input See the documentation provided with your TV for details 3 Hold down the c button to turn on the camera Images are displayed on the TV The camera monitor does not turn on B If Images Are Not Displayed on the TV Make sure that Video mode E66 in the setup menu conforms to the standard used by your TV Connecting ...

Page 83: ...omputer Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 Turn off the camera 2 Turn on the printer Check printer settings 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the USB cable Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print ...

Page 84: ...ct the camera to a printer E33 2 Use the multi selector to select the desired image and press the k button Move the zoom control toward f h to switch to thumbnail playback or g i to switch to full frame playback 3 Use HI to select Copies and press the k button Print selection 15 11 2015 No 32 32 1 2 Print selection 15 11 2015 No 32 32 PictBridge Start print Copies Paper size prints 1 ...

Page 85: ...ize setting configured on the printer select Default as the paper size option The paper size options available on the camera vary depending on the printer that you use 7 Select Start print and press the k button Printing starts 8 When printing is complete turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable Copies 4 PictBridge Start print Copies Paper size prints 4 PictBridge Start print Copies Paper ...

Page 86: ...tton 4 Select the desired paper size and press the k button To apply the paper size setting configured on the printer select Default in the paper size option The paper size options available on the camera vary depending on the printer that you use 5 Select Print selection or Print all images and press the k button Print selection 15 11 2015 No 32 32 Print menu Paper size Print selection Print all ...

Page 87: ...or images the selection is canceled Move the zoom control toward g i to switch to full frame playback or f h to switch to thumbnail playback Press the k button when setting is complete When the screen shown on the right is displayed select Start print and press the k button to start printing Print all images One copy each of all images saved in the internal memory or on the memory card is printed ...

Page 88: ...ng time If Photo info in the Monitor settings E60 in the setup menu is set to Movie frame auto info the area that will be visible in the movie can be confirmed before movie recording starts 2 Press the b e movie record button to start movie recording The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame 3 Press the b e movie record button again to stop recording Recording Movies 1400 1400 5...

Page 89: ...Recording Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording movies F19 Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed Class rating are used When recording movies while Electronic VR A 24 E63 in the setup menu is set to Auto the angle of view i e the area visible in the frame is narrow compared to that of still images There may be s...

Page 90: ...Autofocus Autofocus may not perform as expected E21 Should this occur try the following 1 Set Autofocus mode in the movie menu to Single AF default setting before starting movie recording 2 Frame another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the intended subject in the center of the frame press the b e movie record button to start recording and then modify the composition Pres...

Page 91: ...Function Icon Description Rewind A Hold down the k button to rewind the movie Advance B Hold down the k button to advance the movie Pause E Pause playback The operations listed below can be performed while paused C Rewind the movie one frame Hold down the k button for continuous rewinding D Advance the movie one frame Hold down the k button for continuous advancing F Resume playback End G Return t...

Page 92: ...vary depending on the shooting mode as shown below Options Available in the Shooting Menus Scene auto selector mode Scene Special effects Smart portrait Auto mode Image mode E43 w w w w w White balance E45 w Continuous E47 w Skin softening E48 w Smile timer E48 w Blink proof E49 w 1400 1400 5m 0s 5m 0s Image mode White balance Continuous ...

Page 93: ... be saved is reduced The total number of pixels captured and the number of pixels captured horizontally and vertically Example x 5152 3864 approx 20 megapixels 5152 3864 pixels The Shooting Menu for A Auto Mode Enter shooting mode M d button M Shooting menu M Image mode M k button Option Compression ratio Aspect ratio horizontal to vertical w 5152 3864P Approx 1 4 4 3 x 5152 3864 default setting A...

Page 94: ... approximate number of images that can be saved can be checked in the monitor when shooting A 10 Note that due to JPEG compression the number of images that can be saved may vary greatly depending on the image content even when using memory cards with the same capacity and the same image mode setting In addition the number of images that can be saved may vary depending on the make of the memory ca...

Page 95: ... other than Auto and Flash E11 The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions Select A auto mode M d button M White balance M k button Option Description a Auto default setting White balance is automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions b Preset manual Use when the desired result is not achieved with Auto Incandescent etc E46 c Daylight White balance adjusted...

Page 96: ...ite balance 3 Select Measure and frame the reference object in the measuring window To apply the last measured value select Cancel and press the k button 4 Press the k button to measure the value The shutter is released and measurement is complete No image is saved B Notes About Preset Manual A value for flash lighting cannot be measured with Preset manual When shooting using the flash set White b...

Page 97: ...emory card used or shooting condition The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions Select A auto mode M d button M Continuous M k button Option Description U Single default setting One image is taken each time the shutter release button is pressed V Continuous While the shutter release button is held all the way down images are captured continuously The frame rate ...

Page 98: ...utomatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected The Smart Portrait Menu Enter smart portrait mode M d button M Skin softening M k button Option Description e On default setting When the shutter is released the camera detects one or more human faces up to three and processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image Off Turns skin softening off Enter smart portrai...

Page 99: ...matically releases the shutter twice with every shot and saves one image in which the subject s eyes are open If the camera saved an image in which the subject s eyes may have been closed A blink was detected in the picture just taken is displayed for a few seconds The flash cannot be used Off default setting Turns the blink proof off ...

Page 100: ...ress the k button before selecting Start The maximum playback time is up to about 30 minutes even if Loop is enabled 2 Select End or Restart The screen shown on the right is displayed after the slide show ends or is paused To exit the show select G and then press the k button To resume the slide show select F and then press the k button Operations During Playback Use JK to display the previous nex...

Page 101: ...n Select images to protect or cancel protection for previously protected images from the image selection screen E52 Note that formatting the camera s internal memory or the memory card permanently deletes protected files E65 Press the c button playback mode M d button M Protect M k button ...

Page 102: ...ayback When selecting an image for Rotate image or when using the Print selection screen to print individual images only one image can be selected Proceed to step 3 2 Use HI to select or deselect or to specify the number of copies When an image is selected an icon is displayed below the image Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional images 3 Press the k button to apply image selection When Select...

Page 103: ...ection screen E52 When the Rotate image screen is displayed press the multi selector JK to rotate the image 90 degrees Press the k button to finalize display orientation and save orientation information with the image Press the c button playback mode M d button M Rotate image M k button Back Rotate image Rotate Back Rotate image Rotate Back Rotate image Rotate Rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise Ro...

Page 104: ...n screen to specify images E52 B Notes About Copying Images Only files in formats that this camera can record can be copied Operation is not guaranteed with images captured with another make of camera or that have been modified on a computer C Copying to a Memory Card That Contains No Images When the camera is switched to playback mode Memory contains no images is displayed Press the d button to s...

Page 105: ...ory card is inserted i e when using the camera s internal memory the setting is g 480 30p or u 240 30p The Movie Menu Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie options M k button Option Image size Frame rate File format Image size Aspect ratio horizontal to vertical f 720 30p default setting 1280 720 16 9 g 480 30p 640 480 4 3 u 240 30p 320 240 4 3 ...

Page 106: ...ssed to start recording Select this option when the distance between the camera and the subject will remain fairly consistent B Full time AF Camera focuses continuously Select this option when the distance between the camera and subject will change significantly during recording The sound of the camera focusing may be heard in the recorded movie Use of Single AF is recommended to prevent the sound...

Page 107: ...he minute field and then press the k button to finish Date format Select Year Month Day Month Day Year or Day Month Year Time zone Set time zone and daylight saving time When Travel destination x is set after having set the home time zone w the time difference between the travel destination and the home time zone is automatically calculated and the date and time are saved for the selected region E...

Page 108: ...ton The date and time displayed in the monitor changes depending on whether the home time zone or travel destination is selected 3 Press K Time zone and date Time zone Date and time Date format London Casablanca 15 11 2015 15 30 Time zone Home time zone London Casablanca 15 11 2015 15 30 Travel destination Time zone Home time zone London Casablanca 15 11 2015 15 30 Travel destination ...

Page 109: ...sable the daylight saving time function Press the k button to apply the time zone If the correct time is not displayed for the home or travel destination time zone setting set the appropriate time in Date and time Back New York Toronto Lima 10 30 05 00 Time zone Home time zone New York Toronto Lima 15 11 2015 10 30 Travel destination ...

Page 110: ... five settings Default setting 3 Shooting mode Playback mode Show info Auto info default setting Current settings and operation guide are displayed as in Show info If no operations are performed for a few seconds the information is hidden as in Hide info Information is displayed again when the next operation is performed Hide info 1400 1400 5m 0s 5m 0s 4 4 4 4 15 11 2015 15 30 15 11 2015 15 30 000...

Page 111: ...peration guide is displayed as in Auto info Movie frame auto info In addition to information shown with Auto info a frame is displayed before recording begins that represents the area that will be captured when recording movies The movie frame is not displayed when recording movies The current settings or operation guide is displayed as in Auto info Shooting mode Playback mode 1400 1400 5m 0s 5m 0...

Page 112: ...e imprinted on images after they have been captured The date and time cannot be imprinted in the following situations When using Pet portrait when Continuous is selected scene mode When shooting movies The imprinted date and time may be difficult to read when using a small image size d button M z menu icon M Date stamp M k button Option Description f Date Date is imprinted on images S Date and tim...

Page 113: ...art portrait mode is set to On Electronic VR cannot be used when using the following scene modes Sports E5 Night portrait E5 Dusk dawn E4 Night landscape E4 Fireworks show E6 Backlighting E6 When Pet portrait E6 is set to Continuous The effectiveness of electronic VR decreases as camera shake increases The images captured may be somewhat grainy in appearance d button M z menu icon M Electronic VR ...

Page 114: ...e AF assist illuminator may not light Off The AF assist illuminator does not light d button M z menu icon M Sound settings M k button Option Description Button sound When On default setting is selected the camera produces one beep when operations are performed two beeps when focus is acquired on the subject and three beeps when an error occurs The start up sound is also produced Sounds are disable...

Page 115: ...e internal memory or a memory card Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered Make sure to transfer important images to a computer before formatting Do not turn the camera off or open the battery chamber memory card slot cover during formatting To format the camera s internal memory remove the memory card The Format me...

Page 116: ...l When Reset is selected the camera s settings are restored to their default values Some settings such as Time zone and date or Language are not reset C Resetting File Numbering To reset file numbering to 0001 delete all images saved in the internal memory or on the memory card A 17 before selecting Reset all d button M z menu icon M Language M k button d button M z menu icon M Video mode M k butt...

Page 117: ...rmware Version View the current camera firmware version d button M z menu icon M Battery type M k button Option Description k Alkaline default setting LR6 L40 AA size alkaline batteries l COOLPIX Ni MH Nikon EN MH2 rechargeable Ni MH nickel metal hydride batteries m Lithium FR6 L91 AA size lithium batteries d button M z menu icon M Firmware version M k button ...

Page 118: ...ry card has not been formatted for use in the camera Formatting deletes all data saved on the memory card If you need to keep copies of any images make sure to select No and save the copies to a computer or other medium before formatting the memory card Select Yes and press the k button to format the memory card F6 Out of memory Delete images or insert a new memory card 6 17 Image cannot be saved ...

Page 119: ...dited with this camera The file cannot be viewed on this camera View the file using a computer or the device used to create or edit this file All images are hidden There are no images available for a slide show E50 This image cannot be deleted The image is protected Disable protection E51 Lens error Try again after turning the camera off and on If the error persists contact your retailer or Nikon ...

Page 120: ... paper select Resume and press the k button to resume printing Printer error out of paper Load the specified size of paper select Resume and press the k button to resume printing Printer error check ink There is a problem with the printer s ink Check the ink select Resume and press the k button to resume printing Printer error out of ink Replace the ink cartridge select Resume and press the k butt...

Page 121: ...hown on camera monitor Original still images and movies DSCN Small copies SSCN Cropped copies RSCN Images created by an image editing function other than small picture and crop FSCN Extension indicates file format Still images JPG Movies AVI File number assigned automatically in ascending order starting with 0001 ...

Page 122: ... batteries EN MH2 B4 set of four EN MH2 batteries Battery charger Battery Charger MH 72 includes two EN MH2 rechargeable Ni MH batteries Battery Charger MH 73 includes four EN MH2 rechargeable Ni MH batteries AC adapter AC Adapter EH 65A connect as shown Make sure that the power connector cord has been properly aligned in the battery chamber groove before closing the battery chamber memory card sl...

Page 123: ...g for the Product F2 The Camera F2 Batteries F4 Memory Cards F6 Cleaning and Storage F7 Cleaning F7 Storage F7 Troubleshooting F8 Specifications F15 Approved Memory Cards F19 Index F21 Technical Notes and Index ...

Page 124: ...d crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth B Keep Dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity B Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature Sudden changes in temperature such as when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day can cause condensation to form inside the device To prevent condensation place the device in a carrying...

Page 125: ... 0 01 being missing or defective Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit white red blue or green or always off black this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting The monitor is lit by an LED backlight Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker contact your Nikon authorize...

Page 126: ...he warnings noted in the operating instructions included with the battery charger B Charging Rechargeable Batteries Do not mix batteries with different amounts of charge remaining or batteries of a different make or model When using EN MH2 batteries with this camera charge two batteries at a time using Battery Charger MH 72 When using Battery Charger MH 73 charge two or four batteries at a time Us...

Page 127: ...ing the camera in cold environments try not to let the camera and batteries become too cold The camera may not function if you use discharged batteries in cold environments Keep spare batteries warm and alternate between two sets of batteries Batteries that cannot be used because they have become too cold can often be used again when they have been warmed up B Battery Terminals Dirt on the battery...

Page 128: ...ll images and other data on the memory card If there is data saved on the memory card that you wish to keep copy that data to a computer before formatting If the message Card is not formatted Format card is displayed when the camera is turned on the memory card must be formatted If there is data on the memory card that you do not want to delete select No and press the k button Copy that data to a ...

Page 129: ...ring for the Product F2 Cleaning and Storage Lens Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers Remove dust or lint with a blower typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end To remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower wipe the lens with a soft cloth using a spiral motion that starts at th...

Page 130: ...rded will not be affected by removing or disconnecting the power source 6 8 E72 Camera turns off without warning The camera automatically turns off to save power auto off function The camera or batteries have become too cold and cannot operate properly The inside of the camera has become hot Leave the camera off until the inside of the camera has cooled and then try turning it on again 11 F5 Monit...

Page 131: ...ndicators displayed in monitor Hide info is selected for Photo info in Monitor settings in the setup menu 24 E60 Date stamp not available Time zone and date has not been set in the setup menu 8 24 E57 Date not imprinted on images even when Date stamp is enabled The current shooting mode does not support Date stamp The date cannot be imprinted on movies E62 Screen for setting time zone and date is ...

Page 132: ...ry shooting using scene auto selector mode Close up scene mode or macro mode The subject is hard to focus on Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto Turn the camera off and then on again 19 20 E3 E5 E15 E21 24 E64 8 Images are blurred Use the flash Enable Electronic VR in the setup menu Use a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting using the self timer at the same time is more effective 19 E1...

Page 133: ...s selected 20 E4 20 E8 No sound when shutter is released Off is selected for Sound settings Shutter sound in the setup menu No sound is produced with some shooting modes and settings even when On is selected Do not block the speaker 24 E64 2 AF assist illuminator does not light Off is selected for the AF assist option in the setup menu AF assist illuminator may not light depending on the current s...

Page 134: ... mode or in scene mode In Camera Red Eye Fix may be applied to areas not affected by red eye in rare cases Use auto mode or any scene mode other than Night portrait and change the flash mode to any setting other than V auto with red eye reduction and try taking an image again 19 20 E5 E11 Skin tones are not softened In some shooting conditions facial skin tones may not be softened For images conta...

Page 135: ...ain There is not enough free space in the internal memory or on the memory card This camera is unable to edit images captured with other cameras Editing functions used for images are not available for movies E25 Cannot rotate image This camera cannot rotate images captured with another make or model of digital camera Images are not displayed on TV Video mode is not correctly set in the setup menu ...

Page 136: ...rnal memory 6 7 Cannot select paper size with camera The camera cannot be used to select the paper size in the following situations even when printing from a PictBridge compatible printer Use the printer to select the paper size The printer does not support the paper sizes specified by the camera The printer automatically selects the paper size 26 E35 E36 Problem Cause Solution A ...

Page 137: ...w equivalent to that of approx 520 mm lens in 35mm 135 format Vibration reduction Electronic VR movies Motion blur reduction Electronic VR still pictures Autofocus AF Contrast detect AF Focus range W Approx 50 cm 1 ft 8 in T Approx 80 cm 2 ft 8 in Macro mode Approx 10 cm 4 in wide angle position relative to G All distances measured from center of front surface of lens Focus area selection Center f...

Page 138: ...1600 Exposure Metering mode Matrix center weighted digital zoom less than 2 spot digital zoom 2 or more Exposure control Programmed auto exposure and exposure compensation 2 0 2 0 EV in steps of 1 3 EV Shutter Mechanical and charge coupled electronic shutter Speed 1 2000 1 s 4 s Fireworks show scene mode Aperture Electronically controlled ND filter 2 6 AV selection Range 2 steps f 3 2 and f 8 W Se...

Page 139: ...edish Tamil Telugu Thai Turkish Ukrainian Vietnamese Power sources Two LR6 L40 AA size alkaline batteries Two FR6 L91 AA size lithium batteries Two EN MH2 rechargeable Ni MH batteries available separately AC Adapter EH 65A available separately Battery life1 Still pictures Approx 320 shots when using alkaline batteries Approx 950 shots when using lithium batteries Approx 570 shots when using EN MH2...

Page 140: ...ium batteries are measured using commercially available FR6 L91 AA size Energizer R Ultimate Lithium batteries 2 Individual movie files cannot exceed 2 GB in size or 29 minutes in length Recording may end before this limit is reached if camera temperature becomes elevated B Specifications Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain The appearance of this product and its sp...

Page 141: ...ice supports 2 GB cards Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards We cannot guarantee camera performance when using memory cards made by other manufacturers SD memory card SDHC memory card 2 SDXC memory card 3 SanDisk 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB TOSHIBA 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB Panasonic 2 GB1 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB Lexar 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB 2 SDHC compliant ...

Page 142: ... United States and or other countries SDXC SDHC and SD Logos are trademarks of SD 3C LLC PictBridge is a trademark All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders FreeType License FreeType2 Portions of this software are copyright 2012 The FreeType Project http www freetype...

Page 143: ...ash mode 19 E11 n Self timer 19 E14 p Macro mode 19 E15 o Exposure compensation 19 E16 j Help E4 A AC adapter E72 AF assist illuminator 1 E64 Aperture value 14 Audio video cable 27 E32 E72 Audio video in jack 27 E32 Auto flash E12 Auto mode 20 E10 Auto off 11 E65 Autofocus E21 E56 Autofocus mode E56 B Backlighting o E4 E6 Battery 6 11 Battery charger E72 Battery level indicator 10 Battery type E67...

Page 144: ...orks show m E4 E6 Firmware version E67 Flash 1 E11 Flash lamp 2 E13 Flash mode 19 E11 Flash off E12 Focus 13 E20 Focus area 13 Focus indicator 4 Focus lock E22 Food u E4 E5 Format internal memory E65 Format memory cards 7 E65 Formatting 7 E65 Full frame playback 16 Full time AF E56 G Glamour retouch E28 H Help E4 High contrast monochrome F E7 I Image mode E43 Internal memory 7 L Landscape c E4 Lan...

Page 145: ...utton 2 16 Playback menu 24 E50 Playback mode 16 Playback zoom 16 E23 Pop l E7 Portrait b E4 Power 8 Power switch power on lamp 1 8 Preset manual E46 Pressing halfway 14 Print 27 E34 E36 Printer 27 E33 Protect E51 Q Quick effects E26 R Rechargeable battery E72 Recording movies 22 E38 Red eye reduction E12 E13 Reset all E66 Rotate image E53 S Scene auto selector mode 20 E3 Scene mode 20 E4 Selectiv...

Page 146: ...fects mode 20 E7 Sports d E4 E5 Strap ii Sunset h E4 T Thumbnail playback 16 E24 Time difference E58 Time zone 9 E57 Time zone and date 8 E57 Toy camera effect 1 m E7 Toy camera effect 2 n E7 Tripod socket 2 F17 TV 27 E32 U USB cable 26 29 E33 E72 USB audio video output connector 2 26 29 E32 E33 V Video mode E66 ViewNX 2 28 Volume E40 W White balance E45 Z Zoom 14 Zoom control 1 14 Zoom in 14 Zoom...

Page 147: ...eproduction in any form of this manual in whole or in part except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews may be made without writ ten authorization from NIKON CORPORATION CT4J01 11 6MN55311 01 ...

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