Reference Manual
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Introduction
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Modifications
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Interface Cables
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Following apply only to users in European countries
Table of Contents
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Camera Body Monitor
Parts of the Camera
Camera Body
Wide
Lens cover closed
Multi selector Apply selection button
Lens cover
E64
Multi selector Apply selection button
Shooting Mode
Monitor
F12
Date not set indicator 19, 86, E65
Focus area face detection
Number of exposures remaining
Current image number
E63
Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting Mode
Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time
Basics of Shooting and Playback
Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries
Applicable Batteries
Insert the batteries
Alkaline Batteries
Battery Type
Removing the Batteries
Does not cover the area around Negative terminal
Basics of Shooting and Playback
Inserting a Memory Card
Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card
Insert a memory card
Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place
Removing the Memory Card
Camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately
Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Formatting a Memory Card
Approved Memory Cards
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button
Playback
Press Hor Ito select the date format and press the kbutton
When Easy auto mode is displayed, press the kbutton
Press the Abutton
Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting
Clock Battery
Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images
Turn the Camera On and Select Shooting Mode
Easy auto mode is used in this example
Lens extends and the monitor turns on
Battery level indicator
Turning the Camera On and Off
Exhausted
Power Saving Function Auto Off
Camera enters
Frame a Picture
Hold the camera steady
Frame the picture
When Using a Tripod
Using the Zoom
Easy Auto Mode
Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom and Interpolation
Small image size Basics of Shooting and Playback
Focus and Shoot
Press the shutter-release button halfway A27
Press the shutter-release button the rest Way down A27
Release button is pressed halfway
Shutter-release Button
Press halfway
Press all the way Shutter and take a picture
AF-assist Illuminator L26 Only and Flash
See Using Face Detection a 63 for more information
Autofocus
To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot
Use the multi selector to select an image to
Play Back Images
Press the cplayback button
Display
Viewing Images
More Information
Delete Images
Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen
To undo the selection, press I to remove y
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Focusing
Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Smiling Faces
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation
GEasy Auto Mode
Changing GEasy Auto Mode Settings
Automatic Scene Selection
Backlighting
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Panorama assist Pet portrait Shooting Features
To View a Description Help Display of Each Scene
Changing Scene Mode Settings
Characteristics of Each Scene
ENight portrait
Camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame
HSunset
IDusk/dawn
JNight landscape
Frame a
MFireworks show
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Shooting Features OPet portrait
Smart Portrait Mode Capturing Smiling Faces
Set Smile timer a 45, E23 to Off
Shooting ends
When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes
Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings
Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Detected. Self-timer cannot be used with this feature
Option Description Image mode
Setting, the new setting is applied to all shooting modes
Options Available in the Smart Portrait Menu
Using Skin Softening
Portrait A36 or Night portrait A37 scene mode
AAuto Mode
Changing AAuto Mode Settings
Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, and Flash
Quality used when saving images a
Options Available in the Auto Shooting Menu
Continuous
Macro mode
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Available Features
Geasy Scene Smart Auto
Effective Range of the Flash
Using the Flash Flash Modes
Flash Lamp
Telephoto zoom position
Available Flash Modes
Flash Mode Setting
Red-eye Reduction
Using the Self-timer
Focus and exposure will be set Shooting Features
Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down
Using Macro Mode
Macro Mode Setting
Press the shutter-release button to take a picture
Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation
Press the kbutton to apply the compensation value
Exposure Compensation Value
Off Off5
Default Settings
Flash Self-timer Macro Exposure
Off Off5 On5
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Changing the Image Size Image Mode
Image Mode Settings Image Size and Quality
Number of Images That Can Be Saved
When using Black-and-white,Sepia, or
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is
When Multi-shot 16 is selected, Motion
Focusing
Using Face Detection
Portrait a 36 and Night portrait
Focus Lock
Using ViewNX
Features
Playback Zoom
Image is zoomed Displayed area guide Playback Features
Playback Zoom
Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display
Calendar Display
Features Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer
USB/audio/video output connector Insert the plug straight
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Compatible Operating Systems
Using ViewNX
Installing ViewNX
Windows
Start the installer
Mac OS
Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software
Download the software
Transferring Images to the Computer
Connecting the USB Cable
When using Windows
Choose how images will be copied to the computer
Transfer images to the computer
Terminate the connection
Click Start Transfer
Viewing Images
Start ViewNX
Starting ViewNX 2 Manually
Playing Back Movies
Changing Movie Recording Settings the Movie Menu
Recording Movies
Recording
Press the bemovie-record button to start movie recording
Recording Movies
Display the shooting screen
Press the bemovie-record button again to end recording
Camera Temperature
Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length
Functions Available with Movie Recording
Changing Movie Recording Settings the Movie Menu
MVGA 640×480, and Wqvga 320×240
Single AF
Paused
Playing Back Movies
Functions Available During Playback
Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor
Adjusting volume
Deleting movies
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General Camera Setup
Setup
Setup Menu
Option Description Format memory
Computer Reset all
Battery type
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Shooting Menu for AAuto Mode
Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TV
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print
Reference Section
Using Panorama Assist
Picture
Icon of the last scene selected is displayed
Press the kbutton when shooting is complete
Take the next picture
Camera returns to step
RIndicator
Combining Images to Make a Panorama Panorama Maker
File and Folder Names E63
Editing Features
Editing Still Images
Restrictions on Image Editing
Original and Edited Images
ID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
ESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones
Check the preview of the copy and press the kbutton
GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an Image
Select Yes and press the kbutton
Press the dbutton
ACrop Creating a Cropped Copy
Refine copy composition
Use the multi selector to select Yes and press the kbutton
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Image Size
File and Folder Names E63 Reference Section
Hold down the cbutton to turn on the camera
Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV
Set the TV’s input to external video input
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E13
If the Images Are Not Displayed on the TV
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print
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Print order option E29
Turn off the camera Turn on the printer
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Check printer settings Reference Section
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Turn on the camera
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Select the desired number of copies up to
Printing Individual Images
Select Copies and press the kbutton
Nine and press the kbutton
Select Start print and press the kbutton
Select Paper size and press the kbutton
Select the desired paper size and press the k button
Printing begins
Printing Multiple Images
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To exit the print menu, press the d button
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E21
Paper Size
Dpof printing
Smart Portrait Menu
Skin Softening
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E23
Smile Timer
Blink Proof
Option
Option Description AAuto default setting
Shooting Menu for AAuto Mode
White Balance Adjusting Hue
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E25
Using Preset Manual
Select Measure
Camera zooms in to the position for measuring white balance
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Press the kbutton to measure a value for preset manual
Frame the reference object in the measuring window
Reference Section Measuring window
Continuous Shooting
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Color Options
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Select Select images and press the k
Playback Menu
APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order
Button
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Canceling Existing Print Order
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Print Date
Slide show begins
BSlide Show
Use the multi selector to select Start
End the slide show or restart it
Protect
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Image Selection Screen
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FRotate Image
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HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card
Select a copy option and press the kbutton
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E37
If Memory contains no images. Is Displayed
Movie Menu
Movie Options
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Autofocus Mode L26 Only
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Welcome Screen
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Setting and press the k button Date format
Time Zone and Date
Day/Month/Year
Press K
Selecting the Travel Destination Time Zone
Select xTravel destination and press the k button
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WHome Time Zone
Press Jor Kto select the travel destination time zone
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Daylight Saving Time
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Time Zones
Monitor Settings
Photo Info
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When shooting movies
Print Date Imprinting Date and Time
Print Date and Print Order
Shake are reduced when shooting still images
Electronic VR
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When Pet portrait a 42 is set to Continuous
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E50
KOff Motion detection is disabled
Motion Detection
Dusk/dawn a 38, Night landscape a 39, Museum a
Auto
AF Assist L26 Only
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Telephoto position
Sound Settings
When using Continuous , BSS , or Multi-shot 16 E
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Auto Off
When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save Power
Sleep mode
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Formatting Memory Cards
Format Memory/Format Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
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Video Mode
Language
Hungarian
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Blink warning is disabled
Blink Warning
Blink? screen is displayed in the monitor
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Switch to another face
Blink Warning Screen
Function Description
Eye-Fi Upload
Eye-Fi Upload Indicator
Eye-Fi upload is set to Disable
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E59
Reset All
Scene Mode
Supported Eye-Fi Cards
Smart Portrait Menu
Setup Menu
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Shooting Menu
Option Default value Paper size E18, E19
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Others
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Battery Type
Firmware Version
Lithium FR6/L91 AA-size lithium batteries Reference Section
File and Folder Names
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Optional Accessories
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Error Messages
Error accessing Eye-Fi card
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E66
4608×2592 for L26 and l3584×2016 for L25
E36 Images
Lens error
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Current time zone
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Technical Notes and Index
Technical Notes and Index
Caring for the Product
Camera
Technical Notes and Index
Spare Batteries
Set the Battery type setting a 87, E62 to Coolpix Ni-MH
Batteries
Charging Batteries
Cold Environment Usage
Battery Terminals
Remaining Battery Charge
Recycling
Memory Cards
Cleaning and Storage
Cleaning
Storage
Cannot operate properly Camera is off Battery is exhausted
Troubleshooting
Power, Display, Settings Issues
86, E53
Time zone and date has not been set
Hide info is selected for Photo info
Select Show info
Support Print date
Characteristics of Digital Cameras
Shooting Issues
F10
F11
To Multi-shot
Off is selected for Sound settings Shutter
F12
Playback Issues
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Memory card contains no images. Replace
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87, E55
ViewNX
Specifications
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F16
Fireworks show scene mode
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Specifications
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Included batteries are for trial use only
Supported Standards
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Index
Symbols
Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
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F22
F23
Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable
Pet portrait auto release
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Skin softening........... , 68, E8, E22
69, 74, E12, E14
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