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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
CAUTIONS
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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
Lens cover closed
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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
The rotary multi selector is sometimes referred to as the multi selector in this manual.
In Shooting Mode
In Playback Mode
When Displaying Menus
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Shooting mode Playback mode
TabsTabs
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Switching Between Tabs
Selecting Menu Items
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The Basics of Shooting and Playback
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
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B
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Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
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Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
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Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
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Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Approved Memory Cards
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On
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remaining.
Battery level indicator
Number of Exposures Remaining
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Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time
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When settings are finished, the lens extends and t he camera switches to shooting mode.
Daylight Saving Time
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Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode
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Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode
Available Shooting Modes
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Step 3 Frame a Picture
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C
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Using the Zoom
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Step 4 Focus and Shoot
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i.e., press the button slightly until you feel resistance.
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the way down.
Step 4 Focus and Shoot
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C
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Step 5 Play Back Images
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display.
C
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Changing How Images Are Displayed
Playback Zoom
Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display
Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images
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Shooting Features
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Shooting Features
A (Auto) Mode
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings
A (Auto) Mode
Options Available in the Auto Shooting Menu
When using A (auto) mode, the following settings can be changed.
A (Auto) Mode
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)
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Changing Scene Mode Settings
Characteristics of Each Scene
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B
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
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Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces)
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frame the picture and wait for the subject to smile.
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Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings
Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces)
Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu
When using F smart portrait mode, the following settings can be changed.
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Subject Tracking Mode (Focusing on a Moving Subject)
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picture.
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Subject Tracking Mode (Focusing on a Moving Subject)
Changing Subject Tracking Mode Settings
Options Available in the Subject Tracking Menu
When using s subject tracking mode, the following settings can be changed.
Subject Tracking Mode (Focusing on a Moving Subject)
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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selec tor
Available Features
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Using the Flash (Flash Modes)
You can set the flash mode to match the shooting conditions.
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mode and press the k button.
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Using the Self-timer
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n2s and press the k button.
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shutter-release button halfway.
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compensation).
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compensation value.
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Default Settings
Default settings for scene modes are described below.
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Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)
Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)
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Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions.
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
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Using Face Detection
Using Face Detection
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Using Skin Softening
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Focus Lock
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Playback Features
Playback Features
Selecting Certain Types of Images for Playback
Available Playback Modes
Switching Between Playback Modes
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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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Using ViewNX 2
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Viewing Images
Start ViewNX 2.
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Recording and Playing Back Movies
Recording and Playing Back Movies
You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e 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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movie recording.
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Changing Movie Recording Settings (the Movie Menu)
The following settings can be changed.
Playing Back Movies
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General Camera Setup
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General Camera Setup
The Setup Menu
The following settings can be changed in the setup menu by selecting the z tab.
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Reference Section
Shooting
Playback
Movies
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Shooting with Easy Panorama
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the four directions, and begin shooting.
Example of camera movement
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Viewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama
Using 3D Photography
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Favorit e Pic tures Mode
Adding Images to Albums
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choose an image and press H to display y.
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album and press the k button.
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choose an image and press H to display y.
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Changing the Favorites Album Icon
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Auto Sort Mode
Auto Sort Mode Categories
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List by Date Mode
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Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)
Viewing Images in a Sequence
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Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)
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Deleting Images in a Sequence
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Editing Still Images
Editing Features
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k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
Press the multi selector H or I to select the amount of effect applied and press the k button.
I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
Use the multi selector to select OK and press the k button.
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degree of softening and press the k button.
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p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects
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g Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image
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desired copy size and press the k button.
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the k button.
A cropped copy is created.
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Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)
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See the documentation provided with your TV for details.
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camera.
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer
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image and press the k button.
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nine) and press the k button.
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Printing Multiple Images
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press the d button.
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DPOF printing and press the k button.
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Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)
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multi selector to choose Movie options, and then press the k button.
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then press the k button.
See Movie Options (E62) for more information.
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recording.
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Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)
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Editing Movies
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The edited movie is saved.
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The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)
White Balance (Adjusting Hue)
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Continuous Shooting
Change settings to continuous or BSS (Best Shot Selector).
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Press down halfway Press down all the way
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Images saved by pressing halfway Images saved by pressing all the way
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ISO Sensitivity
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Color Options
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AF Area Mode
Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus.
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Select how the camera focuses.
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The Smart Portrait Menu
Skin Softening
Smile Timer
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Blink Proof
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The Subject Tracking Menu
Face Priority Tracking
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The Playback Menu
a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)
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copies (up to nine) of each.
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and shooting information.
Images selected for printing are indicated by the w icon during playback.
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List by date modeFavorite pictures mode or auto sort mode
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b Slide Show
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press the k button.
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d Protect
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The Image Selection Screen
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select an image.
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specify the number of copies).
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E Voice Memo
Recording Voice Memos
Playing Voice Memos
Deleting Voice Memos
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Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)
Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card.
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option to which images are copied and press the k button.
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C Sequence Display Options
NChoose Key Picture
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The Movie Menu
Movie Options
Normal Speed Movie Options
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The Movie Menu
Open with HS Footage
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Wind Noise Reduction
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The Setup Menu
Welcome Screen
Select whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on.
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Time Zone and Date
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The travel destination screen is displayed.
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time zone.
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Monitor Settings
Set the options below.
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Photo Info
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Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time)
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Press the d button M z tab M Print date
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Vibration Reduction
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Motion Detection
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AF Assist
Digital Zoom
Enable or disable digital zoom.
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Sound Settings
Adjust the following sound settings.
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Auto Off
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Format Memory/Format Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting Memory Cards
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Language
Select one of 29 languages for display of camera menus and messages.
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TV Settings
Adjust settings for connection to a TV.
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Charge by Computer
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Blink Warning
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The Blink Warning Screen
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Eye-Fi Upload
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Filmstrip
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Reset All
Scene Mode
Shooting Menu
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Special effects mode Smart Portrait Menu Subject Tracking Menu Movie Menu
Setup Menu
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File and Folder Names
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Optional Accessories
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Error Messages
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Technical Notes and Index
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Technical Notes and Index
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance
The Camera
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Maximizing Camera Life and Performance
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The Battery
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance
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Charging AC Adapter
Memory Cards
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Cleaning and Storage
Cleaning
Storage
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Troubleshooting
Power, Display, Settings Issues
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Characteristics of Digital Cameras
Shooting Issues
Troubleshooting
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Playback Issues
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Specifications
Nikon COOLPIX S6300 Digital Camera
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Rechargeable Li-ion BatteryEN-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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H
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J
L
M
N
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