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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.
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Notice for customers in Canada
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Table of Contents
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Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
Parts of the Camera ............................................................2
Operating the Touch Panel ................................................4
Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body
Pressing the Shutter-release Button
Parts of the Camera
Attaching the Camera Strap
2 4 5
3
6 7 8 109
1
Operating the Touch Panel
Tapping
Dragging
Dragging and Dropping
Spreading/pinching
B
Indicators and Operations of the Monitor/Touch Panel
Shooting Mode (Information Indicators)
Shooting Mode (Operation Controls)
Playback Mode (Information Display)
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Playback Mode (Operation Controls)
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode
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Using Menus (d Tab)
During Shooting
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During Playback
Basic Steps for Shooting and Playback
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
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2
B
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B
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
1
2
3
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Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
B
C
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Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Memory card slot
1
monitor are off and open the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover.
Be sure to close the slide cover to turn off the camera before opening the cover.
2
Slide the memory card in the
B
Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Approved Memory Cards
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On
1
2
Battery Level Indicator
Number of Exposures Remaining
Step 1 Turn the Camera On
B
C
Blinking Camera enters standby mode.
No operations performed
Setting Display Language, Date and Time
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3
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6
The clock is activated and the camera enters shooting mode.
Daylight Saving Time
C
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1
2
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode
Available Shooting Modes
C
Step
3
1
2
B
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
30
Step 5 Play Back Pictures
1
2
C
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Changing How Pictures Are Displayed
Playback Zoom
Thumbnail Playback
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Step 6 Delete Unwanted Pictures
1
the d tab, and tap c.
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3
dialog.
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2
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Shooting Features
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Shooting Features
G (Easy Auto) Mode
Changing the G (Easy Auto) Mode Settings
A (Auto) Mode
Adjusting the A (Auto) Mode Settings
A (Auto) Mode
Shooting Menu Options in A (Auto) Mode
In A (auto) mode, the following options can be changed.
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2
3
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5
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Scene)
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To select a scene, tap the desired scene icon on the screen shown at the left.
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Changing the Scene Mode Settings
Adjusting Scene Effect
Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features)
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Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smiling Faces)
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subject and wait for the subject to smile.
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Smart Portrait Mode (Shooting Smilin g Faces)
Changing the Smart Portrait Mode Settings
Smart Portrait Menu Options
In smart portrait mode, the follo wing options can be ch anged.
Basic Shooting Settings
Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode
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Using the Flash (Flash Modes)
You can set the flash mode to match the shooting conditions.
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3
C
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Available Flash Modes
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Using the Self-timer
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3
the shutter-release button halfway.
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4
button the rest of the way down.
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Using Macro Mode
1 2
3
where F and the zoom indicator glow green.
B
C
1 2
compensation value.
3
take a picture.
C
Default Settings
automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected.
The default settings for each function in scene m ode are described below.
reduction.
to On.
A Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)
Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)
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A Changing the Image Size (Image Mode)
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Features That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously
Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions.
B
Face De tect ion
Face Detection
B
C
Skin Softening
B
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Playback Features
Playback Features
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Playback Features
Selecting Certain Types of Pictures for Playback
You can change the playback mode according to the type of pictures you want to view.
Available Playback Modes
Switching Between Playback Modes
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2
3
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Setting the Picture Rating
B
Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)
Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)
Connecting t he Camera to a Televi sion, Comput er, or Printer
Using ViewNX2
Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2
Installing ViewNX2
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B
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Using ViewNX2
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3
Viewing Images
Start ViewNX2.
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Recording and Playing Back Movies
Recording and Playing Back Movies
You can record movies by setting the shooting mode to Movie.
In playback mode, tap R to play a movie.
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Recording and Playing Back Movies
1
button all the way down to start recording.
Movie Recording Time Remaining
2
B
C
Changing Movie Recording Settings
Movie Menu Options
The following options can be changed when recording movies.
Movie Playback
B
C
General Camera Setup
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General Camera Setup
The Setup Menu
In the setup menu, the following options can be changed.
See Using Menus (d Tab) (A11) for more information. Tap B or C to scroll through the display.
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Reference Section
Shooting
Playback
Movies
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Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback)
Shooting with Easy Panorama
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in one of the four directions, and begin shooting.
Example of Camera Movement
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C
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Using Panorama Assist
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The camera returns to step 3.
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C
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B
C
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frame playback mode and tap the d tab.
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Changing Icons Assigned to Albums
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2
3
B
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Auto Sort Mode
Auto Sort Mode Categories
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B
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List by Date Mode
B
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Playing and Deleting Pictures Taken Continuously (Sequence)
Playing Pictures in a Sequence
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Playing and Deleting Pictures Taken Continuously (Sequence)
B
C
E19
Deleting Pictures in a Sequence
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Editing Pictures (Still Pictures)
Editing Functions
See page E70 for the rotate image function for more information.
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C
U Paint
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2
3
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Using the Paint Tools
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k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
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I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
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P Stretch: Stretching Pictures
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O Perspective Control: Adjust a Sense of Perspective
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2 3
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i Filter Effects (Digital Filters)
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mode and tap M.
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j Glamour Retouch: Softening Skin and Making Up Smaller Faces with Larger Eyes
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B
g Small Picture: Making Smaller Pictures
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o Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy
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Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV)
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Operations with TV Connection
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C
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer
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Printing Pictures One at a Time
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Printing Multiple Pictures
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2
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4
or DPOF printing.
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer
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C
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)
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2
3
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Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)
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start recording.
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Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)
B
C
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Editing Movies
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The edited movie is saved. To exit without saving, tap No.
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The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)
q/s/r Touch Shooting
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B
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C
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s Subject Tracking (Focusing on a Moving Subject)
s (subject tracking) is enabled only in A (auto) mode.
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2
take a picture.
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B
E54
r Tapping the Monitor to Focus (Touch AF/AE)
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focuses.
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B
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C
AE.
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X ISO Sensitivity
B
E57
V Continuous
Enable continuous shooting or BSS (best shot selector).
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B
C
E59
W White Balance (Adjusting Hue)
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The Smart Portrait Menu
e Skin Softening
d Blink Proof
a Smile Timer
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2
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d Protect
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2
B
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2
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a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)
Creating a Print Order for One Picture
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playback mode, tap the d tab, and tap a.
2
to nine) and tap I.
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3
shooting date and photo information.
Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the w icon displayed with playback.
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2
3
E69
Canceling Print Order
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C
f Rotate Image
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2
3
E71
E Voice Memo
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mode and tap E.
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2
B
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h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)
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pictures are copied in the copy screen.
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3
E74
B
Enter playback mode M d tab M x Choose key picture
C
x Choose Key Picture
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The Movie Menu
D Movie Options
Normal Speed Movie Options
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The Movie Menu
HS Movie Options
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The Movie Menu
y Open with HS Footage
z Autofocus Mode
Select the autofocus method used when recording movies.
When an HS movie option is selected in Movie options, the setting is fixed to Single AF.
E78
Y Wind Noise Reduction
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The Setup Menu
Welcome Screen
Choose whether or not a welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on.
E80
Time Zone and Date
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2
E81
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4
destination time zone and tap I.
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E82
C
UTC +/ Location UTC +/ Location
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Monitor Settings
Set the options below.
C
E84
Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time)
At settings other than Off, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A6).
B
C
d tab M z (setup menu) M f Print date
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Vibration Reduction
B
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AF Assist
Digital Zoom
Enable or disable digital zoom.
B
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Sound Settings
Adjust the following sound settings.
B
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Auto Off
C
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Format Memory/Format Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting a Memory Card
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E90
Language
Choose one of 29 languages for display of camera menus and messages.
E91
TV Settings
Adjust settings for connection to a television.
C
E92
Charge by Computer
B
d tab M z (setup menu) M V Charge by computer Option Description Auto (default setting)
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C
Blink Warning
B
E94
Operating the Blink Warning Screen
Sequence Display Options
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Reset All
Smart Portrait Mode
Shooting Menu
Scene Mode
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Movie Menu
Setup Menu
E97
Firmware Version
E98
File and Folder Names
E99
Optional Accessories
E100
Error Messages
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E102
E103
E104
Technical Notes and Index
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Technical Notes and Index
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance
B
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance
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C
F4
Memory Cards
F5
Cleaning
Storage
Maximizing Camera Life and Performance
F6
C
F7
Troubleshooting
Power Supply, Display, and Settings
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F9
Electronically Controlled Cameras
Shooting
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F11
Playback
F12
F13
F14
Specifications
Nikon COOLPIX S100 Digital Camera
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F16
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL19
Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
B
F17
Supported Standards
F18
Index
Symbols
Numerics
A
B
F19
E
F
G
H
F20
N
P
Q
R
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T
U
V
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