Nikon COOLPIX P4 7

Technical Notes................................................................................

109

Optional Accessories.......................................................................................	109
Caring for Your Camera .................................................................................	110
Error Messages ...............................................................................................	113
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................	116
Appendix........................................................................................................	119
Specifications .................................................................................................	127
Index ..............................................................................................................	131

Contents

The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the Trademark Information Symbols Used in This Manual DaylightSaving Before You Begin First Steps Basic Photography and Playback Table of Contents Viewing Pictures on the Camera Page Page Before You Begin For Your Safety Use appropriate cables, batter- ies, battery chargers, and AC adapters Removing memory cards Handle moving parts with care CD-ROMs Observe caution when operating the flash Notices CAUTIONS Modifications Interface Cables Notice for customers in the State of Cal- ifornia Notice for customers in Canada Symbol for separate collection applicable in European countries Disposing of Data Storage Devices Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Introduction Parts of the Camera Multi selector Self-timer Focus The Monitor Playback Displaying Help Dialogs First Steps Charging the Battery Blinks Flickers Inserting the Battery The Battery Chamber/Memory Card Slot Cover Removing the Battery Alternative Power Sources Inserting Memory Cards Formatting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Note on the Write Protect Switch Basic Setup D M Y Note on Daylight Saving Time Basic Photography and Playback XMode Step 1. Select Xmode Step 2. Turn camera on Turning the Camera Off Step 3. Frame picture Step 4. Focus and shoot Viewing Pictures Deleting Pictures Using the Flash Selecting the Flash Option Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer Selecting Focus Option Exposure Compensation Selecting Scene Mode Scene Mode Selecting a Scene Advanced Options Effects Available Scene Modes ELANDSCAPE G NIGHT LANDSCAPE HBEACH/SNOW ISUNSET JDUSK/DAWN K FIREWORKS SHOW L BACK LIGHT M CLOSE UP NMUSEUM OCOPY PSPORTS Using A PORTRAIT (FACE AF) Mode Using F PANORAMA ASSIST Mode Additional Shooting Options Using Exposure Control MProgrammed Auto EAperture Priority Auto Selecting Image Quality and Size Image Quality Image Size Selecting Image Quality or Size Using ISO Sensitivity Setting ISO Sensitivity Setting White Balance Selecting a White Balance Setting Preset White Balance Using Vibration Reduction (VR) Setting Vibration Reduction Viewing Pictures on the Camera Full-screenPlayback Mode Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Histogram Display Deleting Pictures Taking a Closer Look Quick Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Creating a Cropped Copy Voice Memos Recording Voice Memos Playing Back Voice Memos Deleting Voice Memos Recording and Viewing Movies Selecting Movie Options Selecting Movie Options Selecting Auto-FocusMode Recording Movies Recording a Time-LapseMovie Movie Playback TV, Computer or Printer Connection Connecting to a TV Connecting to a Computer Marking Pictures for Transfer PictureProject Transfer Button Transfer Selecting a USB Option for Connection to a Computer Notes on using Windows Notes on Transfer Transferring Images Stored in the Internal Memory Transferring Images Stored on the Memory Card Disconnecting the Camera Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time Printing Multiple Pictures PRINT SELECTION Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set Setting Print Order by Day PRINT SET Print Set Differences Between Print Set and Date Imprint If an Error Occurs Notes on DPOF Printing Printing the Recording Date and Time on Pictures Advanced Camera Settings Using the Menus Displaying the Menus To display the Shooting menu (P.78): To display the Playback menu (P.89): To display the Movie menu (P.56): Navigating the Menus The Shooting Menu Metering Continuous Restrictions on Continuous Shooting 5 Shot Buffer Note on Interval Timer Shooting Interval Timer Shooting BSS Auto Bracketing Image Adjustment Image Sharpening Saturation Control AF Area Mode Auto-focusMode Fixed Aperture Noise Reduction The Playback Menu Navigating the Picture Selection Screen Navigating the Choose Date Screen List by Date D-Lighting Slide Show Delete Protect Transfer Marking Small Pic Copy The Set-upMenu Menus Welcome Screen Date Monitor Settings Date Imprint Date Counter play DISPLAY STORED DATES OPTIONS STORED DATES Shot ConfirmationK AF Assist Sound Settingsh Auto Off Format Memory/Card Language Interface (USB/Video Mode)k Auto Transfer Reset All Firmware Version Technical Notes Optional Accessories Caring for Your Camera Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Storage Batteries Error Messages Page Page Troubleshooting Page Page Appendix Default Settings(P.108) Image Mode and Number of Exposures Remaining(P.43) Movie Options and Maximum Total Recording Time(P.56) Settings for Scene Mode(P.35) Image File and Folder Names Getting Good Results with Autofocus(P.26, 87) Time Zone(P.100) Notes on Focus Area Selection Options for ISO Sensitivity(P.45) Options for White Balance(P.46) Auto Off(P.105) Restrictions on Editing Images Specifications Page MH-61Battery Charger EN-EL5Rechargeable Li-ionBattery Specifications Design Rule for Camera File system (DCF) Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Exif Version Index