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Nikon 26459, P340 Using ViewNX, Your Imaging Toolbox, ViewNX 2™, Installing ViewNX, Mac, Windows, Compatible Operating Systems

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Using ViewNX 2

ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images. Install ViewNX 2 using the included ViewNX 2 CD-ROM.

Your Imaging Toolbox

ViewNX 2™

Installing ViewNX 2

Compatible Operating SystemsWindows

Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP

Mac

OS X 10.9, 10.8, 10.7

Refer to the Nikon website for details on system requirements, including the latest information on operating system compatibility.

1Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

•Windows: If instructions for operating the CD-ROM are displayed in the window, follow the instructions to proceed to the installation window.

•Mac: When the ViewNX 2 window is displayed, double-click the Welcome icon.

Printer or Computer, TV, a to Camera the Connecting

Contents

Page Page Introduction Parts of the Camera and Main Functions The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Introduction Read This First About This Manual Information and Precautions About the Manuals Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced • Cautions on certain copies and reproductions • Comply with copyright notices Disposing of Data Storage Devices Restore default settings For Your Safety WARNINGS Observe caution when handling the battery Observe the following precautions when handling the charging AC adapter Use appropriate cables Handle moving parts with care CD-ROMs Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object Avoid contact with liquid crystal Notices Notice for Customers in the State of California WARNING Wash hands after handling Notice for Customers in Canada Notices for Customers in Europe Wi-Fi(Wireless LAN Network) Declaration of Conformity (Europe) Precautions when Using Radio Transmissions Personal Information Management and Disclaimer Reset all Table of Contents Page Page Page Page Page Parts of the Camera and Main Functions The Camera Body Lens cover closed Page Principle Functions of the Controls Continuous or Vibration reduction For Playback Page Attaching the Camera Strap Using Menus (the dButton) Switching Among Menu Tabs Tab Types The Monitor Page Page 2Individual pictures is selected) Page Page The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Battery Removing the Battery B High Temperature Caution Preparation 2 Charge the Battery B Notes About Charging C Turning On the Camera While the Battery is Charging C Charging Using a Computer or Battery Charger Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Internal Memory and Memory Cards Approved Memory Cards Step 1 Turn the Camera On C The Auto Off Function Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time C Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting C The Clock Battery C Imprinting the Shooting Date on Printed Images Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Available Shooting Modes Step 3 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Step 4 Focus and Shoot The Shutter-releaseButton B Notes About Saving Images and Recording Movies Step 5 Play Back Images Step 6 Delete Images Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen B Notes About RAW and JPEG Images Saved at the Same Time Fine RAW (NRW) + Normal B Deleting Images in a Sequence Shooting Features A(Auto) Mode Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Tips and Notes Noise reduction burst Single shot •ZTripod: Page oBacklighting Level B Notes About HDR B Notes About Printing Panorama Images B Pet Portrait Auto Release Pet portrait auto release B Focus Area Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Functions Available in Special Effects Mode A, B, C, DModes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Adjusting the Shutter Speed Adjusting the Aperture Value A(Programmed auto) B(Shutter-priorityauto) C(Aperture-priorityauto) D (Manual) B Notes About Shooting B Notes About ISO Sensitivity ISO sensitivity Fixed range auto C Built-inND Filter The Control Range of the Shutter Speed i(User Settings) Mode Saving Settings in iMode (Save User Settings) Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using the Flash B The Flash Lamp Available Flash Modes Red-eye reduction C The Flash Mode Setting C Lowering the Flash C Auto with Red-eye Reduction/Red-eyeReduction Using the Self-timer Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically (Smile Timer) Using Focus Mode Available Focus Modes B Notes About Shooting with the Flash C Focus Mode Setting Taking Images with Manual Focus C E(Manual Focus) C Notes About Peaking Peaking Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Default Settings Page Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Shooting Menu) Common Options For A, B, C, D, imodes Matrix • Default setting: Target finding AF - Multiple exposure mode: Off - Auto gain: On 24 mm Functions That Can Be Set with the Control Ring Using the Control Ring in A(Auto), A, B, C, D Modes Functions That Can Be Set with the Fn (Function) Button Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously • When Image quality is set to RAW (NRW), Image size is fixed at F 4000×3000 • When RAW (NRW) + Fine or RAW (NRW) + Normal is selected, Image size shot Image + Fine or RAW (NRW) + Normal bracketing Auto AF area mode Subject tracking Incandescent, Fluorescent FL3 or Choose RAW (NRW) + Fine or RAW (NRW) + 120 fps or Continuous H: 60 fps is Multi-shot B Notes About Digital Zoom Focusing Using the Target Finding AF Using Face Detection Using Skin Softening Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus Focus Lock Playback Features Playback Zoom Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Playback Menu) Page Using the Screen for Selecting Images Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies B Maximum Movie Length B Notes About Movie Recording B Notes About Using Zoom During Movie Recording B Camera Temperature Focusing and Exposure Locking During Movie Recording Autofocus mode Single AF Saving Still Images While Recording Movies B Notes About Saving Still Images During Movie Recording Functions That Can Be Set with the dButton (Movie Menu) Playing Back Movies Functions Available During Playback Deleting Movies General Camera Setup Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Setup Menu) Page Using the Wi-Fi(Wireless LAN) Function Functions That Can Be Performed Using Wi-Fi Take Photos View Photos Installing the Software on the Smart Device Connecting the Smart Device to the Camera select Connect to smart device and press the kbutton To Terminate the Wi-FiConnection B Notes About Wi-FiConnection Auto off C Notes About Security Settings Options Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Connection Methods Page Using ViewNX Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2™ Installing ViewNX Next Installation Guide •Click Typical Installation (Recommended) in the installation window Transferring Images to the Computer Viewing Images Shooting Playback Menu Additional Information Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback) Shooting with Easy Panorama Wide (360°) Example of Camera Movement Normal (180°) Wide (360°) B Notes About Easy Panorama Shooting Viewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) Viewing Images in a Sequence Deleting Images in a Sequence Editing Still Images Before Editing Images kQuick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation ID-Lighting:Enhancing Brightness and Contrast eSkin Softening: Softening Skin Tones pFilter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects gSmall Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image FRAW (NRW) Processing: Creating JPEG Images from NRW Images B Notes About RAW (NRW) Processing Noise reduction filter aCrop: Creating a Cropped Copy Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Connecting the Camera to a Printer Printing Individual Images Start print Printing Multiple Images Page Editing Movies Extracting Only the Desired Portion of a Movie Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Image The Shooting Menu (A, B, C or DMode) Image Quality C Image Quality Setting Easy panorama C Saving of RAW (NRW) and JPEG Images at the Same Time C Number of Images That Can Be Saved Image Size Custom Picture Control B COOLPIX Picture Control Customizing Existing COOLPIX Picture Controls: Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust C View Grid of COOLPIX Picture Control Contrast Saturation Types of Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust •Default setting: 3 for Standard or Monochrome, 2 for Neutral and 4 for Vivid • OFF • Y B&W B Notes About Image Sharpening Image sharpening B Contrast, Saturation and A (Auto) Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control) Creating COOLPIX Custom Picture Controls Edit and save • Custom 1 or Custom 2 becomes selectable in Picture Control or Custom White Balance (Adjusting Hue) C Fine Adjustment of White Balance Incandescent C Color Temperature Red Blue Using Preset Manual Preset manual Measure B Notes About Preset Manual Metering Continuous Shooting B Notes About Continuous Shooting C Pre-shootingCache Interval Timer Shooting select XIntvl timer shooting B Notes About Interval Timer Shooting ISO Sensitivity Exposure Bracketing AF Area Mode B Notes About AF Area Mode Using Subject Tracking sSubject tracking B Notes About Subject Tracking Autofocus Mode Flash Exp. Comp Noise Reduction Filter Built-inND Filter CEffects of the Built-inND Filter Active D-Lighting Multiple Exposure Page Zoom Memory Startup Zoom Position M Exposure Preview The Playback Menu aPrint Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) Date Info Done B Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Information B Notes About Print Order bSlide Show dProtect fRotate Image EVoice Memo hCopy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) CSequence Display Options xChoose Key Picture The Movie Menu Movie Options HS Movie Options B Notes About HS Movie Movie options C Playing Back in Slow Motion and Fast Motion When recording at normal speed: When recording at h/uHS 480/4×: When recording at j/xHS 1080/0.5×: Frame Rate The Wi-FiOptions Menu Operating the Text Input Keyboard The Setup Menu Welcome Screen Time Zone and Date Setting the Time Zone Time zone 2Select wHome time zone or xTravel destination and press the kbutton Date and time Monitor Settings Auto info as in Auto info B Notes About View/Hide Framing Grid Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Images) Vibration Reduction Motion Detection AF Assist Digital Zoom Control Ring Options Sound Settings Auto Off Format Memory/Format Card Language TV Settings Charge by Computer Toggle Av/Tv Selection Reset File Numbering Blink Warning Eye-FiUpload Peaking Reset All Firmware Version Error Messages Page Scene auto Page File Names Optional Accessories Page ................................... F2 F16 F22 Caring for the Products The Camera The Battery Charging AC Adapter Memory Cards Caring for the Camera Cleaning Storage Troubleshooting Hide info is selected for Photo info of Monitor settings Print date not date Print Reset file numbering Shooting Issues Night portrait AF assist • Digital zoom Easy panorama, Pet portrait Image size not softening - Hand-held in Night landscape HDR Backlighting - Easy panorama Playback Issues Wi-Fi Specifications 4000×3000 3264×2448 2272×1704 1600×1200 640×480 Page Rechargeable Li-ionBattery EN-EL12 Charging AC Adapter EH-71P B Specifications AVC Patent Portfolio License See http://www.mpegla.com FreeType License (FreeType2) MIT License (HarfBuzz) Trademark Information Index