Reference Manual
Autofocus function that automatically determines the subject
Remotely controlling the camera using a smart device
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Introduction
Read This First
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About This Manual
Reference Section, F Technical Notes and Index
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Other Information
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
Before Taking Important Pictures
Comply with copyright notices
About the Manuals
Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
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Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Do not disassemble
Turn off in the event of malfunction
Handle the camera strap with care
Keep out of reach of children
Observe caution when handling the battery
Use appropriate cables
Observe caution when using the flash
Handle moving parts with care
CD-ROMs
To radio or television reception, which can
Modifications
Interface Cables
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FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement
Restrictions on Wireless Devices
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Personal Information Management and Disclaimer
Precautions when Using Radio Transmissions
Table of Contents
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Parts of the Camera
Camera Body
Monitor
Camera
Camera Body
Lens Lens cover
USB/audio/video output connector
TheCamera
Attaching the Camera Strap
Press the d button
Using Menus the dButton
Press the multi selector J
Press H or I to select the desired menu icon
Settings for the option you selected are displayed
Press H or I to select a Press the kbutton Setting
Press Hor Ito select a menu option
Press the d button
Monitor
Shooting Mode
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Focus area face detection
Playback Mode
Eye-Fi communication indicator
Category icon in auto sort mode
Sequence display when Individual
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Playback
Preparation 4 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
Insert the included EN-EL19 battery
Rechargeable Li-ion battery
Use
Removing the Battery
High Temperature Caution
Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-70P
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
Operating the Camera During Charging
Charging Using a Computer or Battery Charger
Charge Lamp
Insert the memory card
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
BInserting the Memory Card Correctly
Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover
Formatting Memory Cards
Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Removing Memory Cards
Press the multi selector Hor
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
To select the desired language Press the k button
Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button
Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k
Press H, I, J, or K to set the date and time
Button
Button or K
Imprinting the Shooting Date on Printed Images
Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting
Clock Battery
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Battery exhausted
Display Description Battery level is high
Turn the Camera On
Lens extends and the monitor turns on
Turning the Camera On and Off
Power Saving Function Auto Off
Flashes
Camera enters
Press the Abutton
Select a Shooting Mode
Available Shooting Modes
Changing the Shooting Settings
Hold the camera steady
Frame a Picture
Frame the picture
Focus area
When Using a Tripod
Using the Zoom
Digital Zoom and Interpolation
Zoom out
Press the shutter-release button halfway A31
Focus and Shoot
Basics
Shutter is released and the image will be saved
To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot
Shutter-release Button
AF-assist Illuminator and Flash
Press the cplayback button
Play Back Images
Use the multi selector to select an image to
Display
More Information
Viewing Images
Button
Delete Images
Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen
Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode
Deleting Images in a Sequence
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Deletion
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Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Features That Can Be Set with the dButton Shooting
Focusing
Shooting Features
Changing AAuto Mode Settings
AAuto Mode
Camera Settings That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Some settings cannot be used with other functions A70
Select Yes and press the k button
Using Quick Effects
Changing Scene Mode Settings
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Digital zoom cannot be used Shooting Features
Characteristics of Each Scene
To View a Description Help Display of Each Scene
XScene auto selector
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Tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting
HSunset
IDusk/dawn
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MFireworks show
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Focus Area
Shooting Features OPet portrait
Pet Portrait Auto Release
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Playing Back 3D Images
FHigh-contrast
Old photograph
Monochrome
LPop
Slider Shooting Features
Changing Special Effects Mode Settings
End shooting
Set Smile timer A69 to Off
Frame the image
Auto Power Off in Smile Timer Mode
Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings
When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes
Releasing the Shutter Manually
Using Skin Softening
Available Features
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Aauto Scene Special Smart
Portrait
Effective Range of the Flash
Using the Flash Flash Modes
Flash Lamp
Available Flash Modes
Flash Mode Setting
Red-eye Reduction
Press the multi selector Jnself-timer
Using the Self-timer
Press Hor Ito select n10s or n2s
Frame the image and press Shutter-release button halfway
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down
Camera Settings That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Press Hor Ito select on and press the k
Using Macro Mode
Press the multi selector Ip macro mode
Autofocus
Macro Mode Setting
Press the kbutton to apply the compensation value
Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation
Press the shutter-release button to take an image
Exposure Compensation Value
Default Settings
Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode may be used
Shooting Features Flash Self-timer Macro Exposure
White balance Image mode1
Features That Can Be Set with the dButton Shooting Menu
60 fps, BSS, and Multi-shot
Options Available in the Shooting Menu
Normal
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
120 fps, Continuous H 60 fps, or Multi
When Quick effects is set to On, Image
Shot 16 is selected, the ISO sensitivity
Single if Blink proof is set to On
Other than Auto, Motion detection is
Motion detection is disabled
Blink warning is disabled
Using Face Detection
Focusing
You may hear the sound of the camera focusing
Focus areas
Using Target Finding AF
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus
Focus Lock
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Using ViewNX
Features That Can Be Set with the dButton Playback
Playback Features
Playback Zoom
Playback Zoom
Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display
Playback Features 2013
Calendar Display
Full-frame Display
Available Playback Modes
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback
Desired mode and press the kbutton
Switching Between Playback Modes
Press the multi selector Hor I to select
If you select GPlay, the playback screen is displayed
Option Description Quick retouch1,2
Eight effects. The effect levels can be adjusted
Print order3,4
Printed
Sequence as individual images
Option Description Sequence display
Options
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer
Viewing images on a TV E26
Installing ViewNX
Using ViewNX
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows
Download the software
Start the installer
Remove the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive
Choose how images will be copied to the computer
Transferring Images to the Computer
When using Windows
Connecting the USB Cable
Transfer images to the computer
Click Start Transfer
Terminate the connection
Viewing Images
Start ViewNX
Starting ViewNX 2 Manually
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Recording Movies
Features That Can Be Set with the d Button Movie Menu
Playing Back Movies
Back Movies
Display the shooting screen
Recording Movies
Press the bemovie-record button to start movie recording
96 3 Press the bemovie-record button again to end recording
Recording and Playing Back Movies
Functions Available for Movie Recording
Camera Temperature
Features That Can Be Set with the dButton Movie Menu
Deleting movies
Playing Back Movies
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Functions Available During Playback
Adjusting volume
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General Camera Setup
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Wi-Fi options
E102 When taking images of people using face detection
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Option Description Format memory
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Functions that Can Be Performed Using Wi-Fi
Take Photos
View Photos
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Installing the Software on the Smart Device
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Connecting the Smart Device to the Camera
Start the dedicated software installed on the smart device
Set the Wi-Fi setting on the smart device to On
To Terminate the Wi-Fi Connection
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Reference Section
Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TV
Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously Sequence
Shooting with Easy Panorama
Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playback
Shooting range and press the kbutton
Choose Normal 180 or Wide 360 as
Iis displayed to indicate the direction of camera movement
Example of camera movement
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Resume automatic scrolling
Viewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama
Hold down the k button to rewind
Adding Images to Albums
Favorite Pictures Mode
Playing Back Images in Albums
Removing Images from Albums
To cancel removal, select No Reference Section
Press H, I, J, or Kto select an icon and press the k button
Changing the Favorites Album Icon
Kbutton
Auto Sort Mode Categories
Auto Sort Mode
Setting set to On single, On continuous, or On BSS
Fireworks show scene mode A40
Above
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List by Date Mode
Viewing Images in a Sequence
Aauto mode a Scene mode a Continuous H Sports Continuous L
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Continuous
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Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence
Sequence Display Options
Changing Key Picture in Sequence
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Deleting Images in a Sequence
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Editing Features
Editing Still Images
Restrictions on Image Editing
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Original and Edited Images
Lighting Glamour retouch
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Quick Effects
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E20
Quick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
Press the multi selector Jor K to select
When only one face is detected, proceed to step
Preview the result and press the k button
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E22
Press the multi selector Hor I to select
Small Picture Reducing the Size of an Image
Desired copy size and press the kbutton
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Enlarge the image for cropping A80 Refine copy composition
Crop Creating a Cropped Copy
Press the dbutton
Use the multi selector to select Yes and press the kbutton
Cropping the Image in Its Current Tall Orientation
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Image Size
E26
When using the included audio/video cable
Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV
Set the TV’s input to external video input
When using a commercially available Hdmi cable
Hold down the c button to turn on the camera
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If Images Are Not Displayed on the TV
Using a TV Remote Control Hdmi Device Control
E28
Print order option E60
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print
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Check printer settings
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Turn off the camera Turn on the printer
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E31
Camera is automatically turned on
If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is not Displayed
Printing Images
Select Copies and press the k button
Printing Individual Images
Select the desired number of copies up to
Nine and press the kbutton
Select Start print and press the kbutton
Select Paper size and press the kbutton
Printing begins
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Select the desired paper size and press the k button
Printing Multiple Images
E34
To exit the print menu, press the d button
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Reference Section Print all images
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Paper Size
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Press Hor Ito choose the Mcontrol choose start point
Editing Movies
Press Hor Ito choose the Ncontrol choose end point
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Edited movie is saved
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Shooting Menu for AAuto Mode
Image Mode Settings Image Size and Quality
Number of Images That Can Be Saved
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Option Description AAuto
White Balance Adjusting Hue
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Select Measure
Using Preset Manual
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Camera zooms in to the position for measuring white balance
Press the kbutton to measure a new white balance value
Frame the reference object in the measuring window
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Measuring window
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Continuous Shooting
Best Shot Selector
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Saved
Each time the shutter-release button is
E13.Reference Section
Images Captured in Continuous Shooting Mode
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Pre-shooting Cache
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Press down halfway
Reference Section Images saved by pressing halfway
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ISO Sensitivity
E50
Color Options
Camera will be displayed in the monitor Reference Section
AF Area Mode
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E53
Register a subject
Using Subject Tracking
Press the shutter-release button fully to take the image
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E55
Autofocus Mode
Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording
Off Disables the quick effects function during shooting
Option Description POn default
E56
Function a
Smart Portrait Menu
RNormal default setting
Skin Softening
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E58
Smile Timer
YOn
Blink Proof
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E60
Playback Menu
Print Order Creating a Dpof Print Order
E61
Select whether or not to print shooting date
Shooting information
E62
Favorite pictures mode or auto sort mode
List by date mode
Print Date
Canceling Existing Print Order
E63
Slide show begins
Slide Show
Choose End or Restart
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E65
Protect
E66
Image Selection Screen
E67
Press the kbutton to apply image selection
E68
Rotate Image
Recording Voice Memos
Voice Memo
Playing Voice Memos
E69
See File and Folder Names E111 for more information
Deleting Voice Memos
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E71
Copy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card
Select a copy option and press the k button
If Memory contains no images. Is Displayed
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E73
Sequence Display Options
Choose Key Picture
Movie Options
Movie Menu
Normal Speed Movie Options
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Frame Rate and Bitrate
HS Movie Options
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Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length
E76
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie
When recording HS movies Reference Section
Press the bemovie-record button to start recording
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E78
Press the bemovie-record button to end recording
HS Movie
E79
Portions recorded at hHS 480/4×
Portions recorded at jHS 1080/0.5×
E80
Open with HS Footage
E81
Off default setting Wind noise reduction is not enabled
Wind Noise Reduction
E82
Setup Menu
Welcome Screen
Selecting the Travel Destination Time Zone
Time Zone and Date
E83
Day/Month/Year
Press K
Select xTravel destination and press the k button
Press Jor Kto select the travel destination time zone
E84
WHome Time Zone
E85
Daylight Saving Time
Imprinting Date on Images
E86
Monitor Settings
Photo Info
Auto info
Battery Level
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E88
Print Date Imprinting Date and Time
Print Date and Print Order
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E90
Vibration Reduction
E91
Motion Detection
AF Assist
Light even when Auto is selected
E92
In. at the maximum telephoto position
E93
When smart portrait mode is selected Reference Section
Digital Zoom
E94
Sound Settings
E95
When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save Power
Auto Off
Formatting the Internal Memory
Format Memory/Format Card
Formatting Memory Cards
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E97
E98
Language
Hdmi and HDMI-CEC
TV Settings
E99
Charge by Computer
Power supplied by the computer
E100
Is connected to a computer
Charge Lamp
E101
E102
Blink Warning
E103
Mode Reference Section
Blink Warning Screen
E104
Wi-Fi Options
Keyboard Reference Section
Operating the Text Input Keyboard
E105
Option Description BEnable
Eye-Fi Communication Indicator
Eye-Fi upload is set to Disable
Eye-Fi Upload
Autofocus mode E55 Single AF Quick effects E56
Reset All
E107
Basic Shooting Functions
Special effects mode
Scene Mode
E108
Smart Portrait Menu
Blink warning E102 Off Charge by computer E100 Auto
Setup Menu
E109
Others
Firmware Version
E110
DSCN0001 . JPG
File and Folder Names
E111
E112
E113
Optional Accessories
E114
Error Messages
E115
Photography
E116
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Current time zone
E117
Memory contains no Select Copy in the playback menu Images
E118
E119
K button to resume printing No paper is loaded in printer
E120
Printer status
Cleaning and Storage
Specifications
Troubleshooting
Index
Camera
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance
Battery
Charging AC Adapter
Memory Cards
Cleaning
Cleaning and Storage
Storage
Lens
Off is selected for Charge by computer
Troubleshooting
Power, Display, Settings Issues
No operations are performed for an extended Period of time
Problem Cause/Solution Battery is exhausted
Cannot operate properly Camera turns off without
Connected while the camera is on
Support Print date
Hide info is selected for Photo info in Monitor
Saved Subject is too close. Try shooting using macro 41, 44
Shooting Issues
Scene mode
F10
Portrait, or 3D photography is selected
F11
To Multi-shot
Menu is set to Subject tracking
Not light
F12
AF-assist illuminator does
F13
When shooting in Night landscape, Night
F14
Playback Issues
F15
Connected to a printer
F16
Displayed Internal memory
Be printed
Type
Specifications
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F18
MTP, PTP
F19
Infrastructure Technical Notes and Index
F20
Specifications
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19
Charging AC Adapter EH-70P
F21
F22
Approved Memory Cards
F23
Supported Standards
Trademark Information
F24
Index
Symbols
Numerics
F25
F26
F27
Favorite pictures mode
Format internal memory ....... , E96
Format memory cards
Pet portrait auto release
F28
F29
Rechargeable Li-ion battery
Print order date option
Shutter-release button
F30
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