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Introduction
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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
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY
Before Taking Important Pictures
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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
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For Your Safety
WARNINGS
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Notices
Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement
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CAUTIONS
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Table of Contents
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Table of Cont ent s
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Table of Contents
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Table of Cont ent s
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Table of Contents
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Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
Parts of the Camera................................................2
Basic Operations.....................................................9
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Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body
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Controls Used in Shooting Mode
Controls Used in Playback Mode
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The Monitor
Shooting Mode
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Playback Mode
Basic Operations
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode
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Using the Rotary Multi Selector
When Using Shooting Mode
When Using Playback Mode
When Displaying Menus
Using Menus (the d Button)
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Shooting mode Playback mode
Tabs Tabs A
c
z
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Attaching the Camera Strap
The Basics of Shooting and Playback
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
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2
B
3
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B
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Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
1
2
camera to the Charging AC Adapter in order of 1 to 3.
3
then disconnect the USB cable.
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C
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
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2
B
3
B
B
Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Approved Memory Cards
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On
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2
Step 1 Turn the Camera On
Turning the Camera On and Off
Camera turns off.
C
Flashes No operations performed.
No operations performed. 3 min Camera enters standby mode.
Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time
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2
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After finishing the setting, the lens extends and the shooting screen is displayed.
Daylight Saving Time
is displayed at the top of the monitor. Press I to disable the daylight saving time function.
C
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode
Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode.
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode
Available Shooting Modes
C
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Step 3 Frame a Picture
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2
Point the camera at the subject.
C
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C
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Step 4 Focus and Shoot
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halfway, i.e., press the button slightly until you feel resistance.
2
i.e., press the button the rest of the way down.
Step 4 Focus and Shoot
B
C
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Step 5 Play Back Images
1
2
C
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Changing How Images Are Displayed
Playback Zoom
Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display
Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images
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2
3
B
C
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Shooting Features
Shooting Features
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Shooting Features
A (Auto) Mode
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)
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Changing Scene Mode Settings
Characteristics of Each Scene
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Shooting Operation
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Using Skin Softening
A, B, C, D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)
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Adjusting the Shutter Speed
Adjusting the Aperture Value
C
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A (Programmed auto) (E10)
B (Shutter-priority auto) (E10)
C (Aperture-priority auto) (E10)
D (Manual) (E12)
Changing A, B, C, D Modes
Options Available in the Shooting Menu
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i (User Setting Modes)
General setup Shooting menu
Saving Settings in i Mode
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B
C
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Available Functions
Using the Flash (Flash Modes)
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2 3
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B
C
Available Flash Modes
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Using the Self-timer
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3
4
Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces)
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2
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Using Focus Mode
1 2
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Available Focus Modes
B
C
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Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
By adjusting exposure compensation when taking pictures, you can adjust overall image brightness.
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multi selector.
2
select a compensation value.
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List of the Default Settings
The default settings in scene mode are described below.
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Changing the Image Quality and Image Size
The image quality (compression ratio) and image size can be selected for recording.
Available Image Quality
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Changing the Image Quality and Image Size
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Changing the Image Quality and Image Size
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Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Some shooting settings cannot be used in combination with other functions.
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The Control Range of the Shutter Speed (A, B, C, D Modes)
Focusing on Subject
Using the Target Finding AF
B
Focusing on Subject
Using Face Detection
C
Focus Lock
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2
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Playback Features
Playback Features
This chapter describes some of the features available when playing back images.
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Playback Features
Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)
Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer
Using ViewNX 2
Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2
Installing ViewNX 2
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B
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Using ViewNX 2
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3
Viewing Images
Start ViewNX 2 .
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Recording and Playing Back Movies
You can record movies by simply pressing the b (D movie-record) button.
In playback mode, press the k button to play a movie.
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Recording and Playing Back Movies
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screen.
2
to start movie recording.
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B
b ( e
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Changing Movie Recording Settings (Movie Menu)
The following option settings can be changed.
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Playing Back Movies
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playback mode.
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Adjusting the volume
Press the zoom control g/f (A2) during playback.
General Camera Setup
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General Camera Setup
The Setup Menu
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E Reference Section
Shooting
Playback
Menu
Additional Information
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focus mode).
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3
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E4
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back)
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and release it.
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of the four directions to start shooting.
Example of moving the camera
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Using Panorama Assist
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2
3
panorama scene, and take the first picture.
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5
The camera returns to step 2.
B
C
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1
2
3
until the translucent guide is aligned with the subject.
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B
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A, B, C, D Modes
A (Programmed auto), B (Shutter-priority auto) or C(Aperture-priority auto)
1 2
3
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B
C
E12
A, B, C, D Modes
D (Manual) Mode
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shutter speed.
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aperture value.
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B
C
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Playing and Deleting Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode (Sequence)
Playing Images in a Sequence
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C
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C
Deleting Images in a Sequence
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Editing Still Images
Editing Features
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C
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Reference Section
Select a picture (A30) M d button (A11) M ID-Lighting
See File and Folder Names (E94) for more information.
kQuick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
Press the multi selector H or I to choose the
ID-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
Press the multi selector H or I to choose the
Select a picture (A30) M d button(A11) M kQuick retouch
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2
B
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pFilter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects
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filter effect type, and press the k button.
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gSmall Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image
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desired copy size, and press the k button.
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2
B
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aCrop: Creating a Cropped Copy
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the k button.
A new cropped copy is created. To cancel, choose No and press the k button.
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Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)
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See the instruction manual provided with your TV for details.
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camera.
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)
B
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer
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4
B
Printing Individual Images
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Printing Multiple Images
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k button.
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DPOF printing and press the k button.
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Editing Movies
Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie
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5
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Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture
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Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode)
Image Quality and Image Size
To set the image quality and image size, see Changing the Image Quality and Image Size (A72).
Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control)
Types of COOLPIX Picture Control
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COOLPIX Picture Control, and press the
2
(E36) and press J or K to choose a value.
C
E36
Types of Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust
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B
C
Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control)
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C
B
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C
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Continuous Shooting
Change the settings for continuous shooting and BSS (Best Shot Selector).
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is displayed on the monitor (
Single
B
C
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2
press the k button.
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shoot the first picture and start interval timer shooting.
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B
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Exposure Bracketing
B
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AF Area Mode
You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus.
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E50
B
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Using Subject Tracking
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tracking, and press the k button.
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3
take the picture.
B
Autofocus Mode
Choose how the camera focuses.
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E53
Flash Exp. Comp.
Noise Reduction Filter
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Active D-Lighting
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Save User Settings/Reset User Settings
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Zoom Memory
B
Startup Zoom Position
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The Playback Menu
aPrint Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)
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images, and press the k button.
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and number of copies (up to nine per picture).
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3
date and shooting information.
Pictures with the print orders are recognized by the w icon displayed in playback mode.
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C
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press the k button.
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3
B
dProtect
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The Image Selection Screen
Follow the procedure described below to select images.
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choose the desired image.
2
number of copies).
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B
E62
E Voice Memo
Use the cameras microphone to record voice memos for pictures.
Recording Voice Memos
B
E63
hCopy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)
Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card.
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the copy screen, and press the k button.
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B
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C
CSequence Display Options
xChoose Key Picture
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The Movie Menu
Movie Options
Normal Speed Movies
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HS Movies
B
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Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)
1
(E66), and press the k button.
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recording.
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B
C
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Autofocus Mode
Choose how the camera focuses when recording normal speed movies (E65).
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The Setup Menu
Welcome Screen
Choose whether or not to display the welcome screen on the monitor when the camera is turned on.
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Time Zone and Date
E72
Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone
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2
k button.
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4
C
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Monitor Settings
B
Photo info
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E76
Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures)
The icon for the current setting other than Off is displayed on the monitor (A6).
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Press the d button M z tab (A11) M Print date
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Vibration Reduction
B
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Motion Detection
B
E79
AF Assist
Enable or disable the AF-assist illuminator that assists the autofocus when the lighting is dim.
Digital Zoom
B
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Sound Settings
Adjust the following sound settings.
B
Auto Off
C
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Format Memory/Format Card
B
Language
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TV Settings
Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV.
C
E83
Fn Button
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Charge by Computer
Auto (default setting)
B
Press the d button M z tab (A11) M Charge by computer
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C
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Toggle Av/Tv Selection
Reset File Numbering
B
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Blink Warning
The Did someone blink? Screen
B
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Filmstrip
B
E89
Eye-Fi Upload
C
Press the d button M z tab (A11) M Eye-Fi upload
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Reverse Indicators
Reset All
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Shooting Menu
Movie Menu Setup Menu
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Others
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Firmware Version
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File and Folder Names
DSCN0001.JPG
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E96
Optional Accessories
Contents (Aii) for more information.)
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Error Messages
Q
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E99
E100
Technical Notes and Index
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Technical Notes and Index
Caring for the Products
The Camera
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F3
B
The Battery
F4
Charging AC Adapter
F5
The Memory Cards
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Caring for the Camera
Cleaning
Storage
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Troubleshooting
Power, Display, Settings Issues
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F9
Shooting Issues
F10
F11
F12
Playback Issues
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F14
Specifications
Nikon COOLPIX P310 Digital Camera
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Specifications
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Specifications
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Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12
Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
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Supported Standards
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Index
Symbols
Numerics
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B
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D
E
F
H
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N
O
P
Q
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T
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W