User’s Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

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User’s Manual AVC Patent Portfolio License Trademark InformationPage Turn off in the event of malfunction For Your SafetyDo not disassemble Handle the camera strap with care Observe caution when handling the battery For Your SafetyIii Use appropriate cables Observe caution when using the flashHandle moving parts with care CD-ROMs Interface Cables ModificationsNikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York Tel Following apply only to users in European countries Table of Contents Viii Table of Contents 104 102105 106 175 152179 About This Manual Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Information and PrecautionsLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important Pictures Disposing of Data Storage Devices Information and Precautions Camera Body Parts of the CameraBuilt-in flash raised 104 Parts of the Camera 21 22 Changing the Angle of the Monitor Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Raising and Lowering the Built-in FlashLens Cap Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture Shooting Monitor 127 Shooting mode Playback Basic Operations Command DialFor Shooting For Playback For the Menu Screen Multi SelectorBasic Operations Compensation DButton Switching Between Tabs Help Displays Diopter Adjustment of Electronic ViewfinderXmonitor Button Monitor Sdisplay Button Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Inserting the BatteryInsert the battery Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Removing the Battery Be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off Charging the BatteryConnecting the Cable Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet Charging the Battery Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger Standby Mode Auto Power Off Lens ErrorTurning On and Off the Camera Again Press the power switch to turn on the camera Setting Display Language, Date and TimeChoose Yes and press the kbutton Daylight Saving Time Edit the date Setting Display Language, Date and TimeChanging the Date and Time and Imprinting the Date Removing Memory Cards Inserting Memory CardsInsert the memory card Inserting the Memory Card Correctly Formatting a Memory Card Write Protect SwitchUse only Secure Digital memory cards Remove the lens cap and press the power switch Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto ModeRotate the mode dial to a Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode Indicators Displayed in AAuto ModeFunctions Available in AAuto Mode Vibration Reduction Frame a Picture Using the Electronic ViewfinderReady the camera Frame the picture Digital Zoom Using the ZoomFrame a Picture Digital Zoom and Interpolation Focus and Shoot When the button is pressed halfway, the camera focusesPress the shutter-release button halfway Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down During Recording Focus and ShootAutofocus Focus Lock When Cis displayed, pictures stored in the internal memory Viewing Pictures Playback ModeViewing and Deleting Pictures Deleting Pictures Deleting the Last Picture Taken While in Shooting Mode Options Available in Playback ModePressing the cButton to Turn on the Camera Viewing Pictures Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor Using the FlashAuto with Red-eye Reduction Press mflash mode on the multi selector Setting the Flash ModeUsing the Flash Press the mflash pop-up button Flash Mode Setting Flash Indicator Press nself-timer on the multi selector Taking Pictures with the Self-TimerSelf-timer menu is displayed When the shutter is released, the self-timer turns OFF Focus Modes Available in Each Shooting Mode Using Focus ModeFocus Mode Setting Applied Simultaneously A96 for more information Press pfocus mode on the multi selector Setting the Focus ModeUsing Focus Mode Macro Close-up Press Hor Ion the multi selector to adjust the focus Using Manual FocusPress the kbutton to check the field of view Press the kbutton Using Exposure Compensation Adjusting the Brightness Exposure CompensationPress oexposure compensation on the multi selector Press the shutter-release button to take the picture Selecting a Shooting Mode Mode Dial Shooting Suited for the Scene Rotate the mode dial toFrame the subject and take the picture Press the mflash pop-up button to raise Night Landscape Shooting in Scene Auto Selector Mode Focusing in Scene Auto Selector ModeFunctions Available in Scene Auto Selector Mode Shooting Suited for the Scene Setting the Scene Mode Selecting Scenes for Shooting Scene ModeRotate the mode dial to y Image Quality and Image Size Other settings can be selected FeaturesDigital zoom is not available Party/indoor Shoot pictures with the built-in flash raised Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame Other settings can be selected More on Shooting F5.6 MFireworks show PPanorama assist Backlit scene HDR Shoot the first picture Taking Pictures for a PanoramaShoot the second picture Picture taken will be displayed in 1/3 of the monitor Rexposure lock Indicator Press the kbutton when shooting is completedPanorama Assist Panorama Maker Camera enters smart portrait mode Rotate the mode dial to Fsmart portraitShutter is automatically released Point the camera at the subject Auto Power Off When Using Smile Timer Standby Mode Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces Smart Portrait ModeFunctions Available in Smart Portrait Mode Finish shooting Smile timer Smile timer and Blink proof cannot be used simultaneouslySmart Portrait Menu Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces Smart Portrait Mode Select a subject Rotate the mode dial to ssubject tracking Subject Tracking Mode Focusing on a Moving Subject in Subject Tracking ModeUsable Functions in Subject Tracking Mode Subject Tracking Menu Camera enters sport continuous Mode Rotate the mode dial to dsport continuousFrame the subject and shoot More on Shooting with a High-Speed Burst Sport Continuous Mode Functions Available in Sport Continuous Mode Sport Continuous Menu Shooting with a High-Speed Burst Sport Continuous Mode Press down halfway Pre-shooting CacheImages recorded C, D Modes Setting the Exposure for Shooting A, B, C, DModesFunctions Available in A, B, C and DModes Shutter Speed and Aperture Setting the Exposure for Shooting A, B, C, D ModesFast shutter speed 1000 s Slow shutter speed 30 s Large aperture Flexible Program Programmed Auto Mode Rotate the mode dial to B Shutter-Priority Auto ModeBShutter-Priority Auto Mode Focus and shoot Rotate the mode dial to C Aperture-Priority Auto ModeAperture-Priority Auto Mode Set the aperture value and shoot pictures Press the multi selector Kto activate the aperture setting DManual ModeExposure display Range auto, ISO sensitivity will be fixed at ISO Rotate the command dial to choose an aperture value Shooting Options Shooting Menu A, B, C, DModes Shooting Options Shooting Menu A, B, C, D Modes Displaying the Shooting MenuFunctions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously Navigating the Camera Menu Image Quality Image Size Number of Exposures Remaining Printing Images of Size Optimize Image Optimize Image Customizing Image Enhancement Options Custom Playback modeContrast Control contrast Image sharpening, and Monochrome filter effects Shooting in Black-and-WhiteW + Color White Balance BPreset manual, then press the kbutton Preset ManualChoose Measure Press the kbutton to measure the white balance value ISO sensitivity ISO SensitivityMinimum shutter speed Is known as Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure MeteringMetering Area Spot BSS Continuous Shooting Pictures in Continuous H or Continuous L Interval Timer Shooting Press the dbutton Camera returns to shooting mode30 s 600 images Min 300 images Min 60 images Min 30 images On Shooting ±0.7 Auto Bracketing±1.0 Face priority AF-Area ModeFocus area Monitor’s focus-area selection screen, and shoot Shooting with Face Priority Shot while Continuous a 86 or Auto bracketing a 89 was set Press the shutter-release button all the way down to shoot Flash Exp. Comp Autofocus ModeChoose how the camera focuses Distortion Control Noise Reduction Active D-Lighting Off default setting Active D-Lighting is not appliedActive D-Lighting Active D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously AF area mode Digital zoom Setting Description Continuous/AutoBracketing A79 A164 Basic Settings Using MUser Setting ModeClock battery Shooting menu Rotate the mode dial to the desired exposure mode Save the Settings in MChange to a frequently used setting Press the dbutton Using M User Setting Mode 100 Resetting Saved Settings 101 Operations in Full-Frame Playback Operations in Full-Frame Playback Sequence PlaybackContinuous Playback of Pictures in a Sequence Perform Playback Zoom for Pictures in a Sequence 103 Deleting Pictures in a Sequence 104 Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail PlaybackFollowing operations can be performed in thumbnail playback 105 Calendar displayViewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Icons on the Thumbnails Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Pictures Taken Using the Face-Priority Function106 If more than one face was detected, the picture will be Displaying the Playback Menu Playback Options Playback Menu107 Following options are available in playback menu Choose the pictures up to a maximum Choose Select images and press the kPlayback Options Playback Menu Number of copies up to nine per picture Deleting All Print Orders 109Date imprint Use the multi selector to choose Start Slide ShowSlide show begins Choose End or Restart 111 Delete Deleting Multiple PicturesDelete a picture. Multiple pictures can also be deleted Press the dbutton McPlayback menu A107 McDelete Press the multi selector Jor Kto choose the desired picture Selecting Pictures112 Erase selected images in Delete A111 Press Hor Ito select on or OFF or the number of copies ProtectPress the kbutton to apply picture selection 113 Hide Image Rotate Image114 Rotate Counterclockwise Select a copy option and press the kbutton Copy Copying Between the Internal Memory and Memory Card115 Copy screen and press the kbutton Choose Key Picture Sequence Display Options116 Memory contains no images. Message Recording Voice Memos Voice Memos Recording and PlaybackPlaying Voice Memos Deleting Voice Memos Picture Editing Functions Picture Editing Functions 119Restrictions on Picture Editing Original Pictures and Edited Copies Quick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Editing PicturesEditing Pictures 121 Lighting Enhancing Brightness and ContrastEditing Pictures 122 Skin Softening Making Skin Appear Smoother 123 Confirm the results Button Small Picture Resizing Pictures 125 Black Border Adding a Black Border to a PictureBlack Border Refine copy composition Crop Cutting Out Part of a PictureImage Size New picture, containing only the portion visible 127 Recording Movies Recording Movies 128 Functions Available in Movie Recording 129 130 Turn on the camera and rotate the movie mode switch to HSMovie Recording and Playback HS Movies 131Starting Recording with HS Movie Displaying the Movie Menu Movie Menu132 Options below can be set in the movie menu 133 Movie Options Open with HS Footage Check Box HS Movie Options134 135 Autofocus Mode during Movie ShootingMaximum Movie Length Wind Noise Reduction Electronic VR136 Deleting Movie Movie Playback137 When connecting using the supplied audio/video cable Connecting to a TVWhen connecting using the optional Hdmi cable Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV When Nothing Appears on the TV Connecting to a TVTune the television to the video channel Hold down the cbutton to turn on the camera Before Connecting the Camera Connecting to a ComputerInstall the Software Compatible Operating Systems Connecting the USB Cable Connecting to a ComputerTransferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer 141 142 Start Nikon Transfer installed on the computer Charging the Battery Disconnecting the Camera143 Charging A145 144 Power-on Lamp Charging While Connecting to a Computer145 Connecting to Televisions Connecting to a PrinterPrinting Pictures Turn off the camera Turn on the printer Connecting the Camera and PrinterCamera turns on automatically 147 Choose Copies and press the kbutton Printing Pictures One at a Time148 Choose the number of copies up to nine Choose the desired paper size and press Button Printing Multiple PicturesPrinting starts Use the multi selector to choose Paper size 150 Choose the desired paper size and press the kbutton Paper Size 151Print all images Current print/total number of prints Setup menu contains the following options Setup Menu152 153 Displaying the Setup Menu Welcome Screen Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A153 MWelcome screen154 Date Setting the Travel Destination Time ZoneChoose x Travel destination and press 155 Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination time zone Press KHome Time Zone Imprinting the Date on Pictures Time Zones 157 Change the settings for the options below Monitor SettingsPress the dbutton MzSetup menu A153 MMonitor settings 158 Off default setting Date Date and time Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A153 MDate imprintDate Imprint 159 Off Vibration reduction is not enabled Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A153 MVibration reductionVibration Reduction Compensating Movies with Electronic VR 161 Motion Detection Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A153 MMotion detection162 Red-eye reduction AF Assist163 Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A153 MDigital zoom Enable or disable digital zoomDigital Zoom Adjust the following sound settings Sound SettingsCanceling Standby Mode Auto Off Formatting the Internal Memory Format Memory/Format CardFormatting Memory Card 166 Language TV Settings167 Charge by Computer Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A153 MCharge by computer Off default setting Blink warning does not take effect Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A153 MBlink warningBlink Warning 169 170 Operating the Did someone blink? ScreenSelect the face to be Press the kbutton or the shutter-release button 171 Reset All Movie Menu 172Shooting Menu Custom of Black-and-white in Optimize image Option Default value Paper size A148 Slide show A110 Setup Menu173 Others Firmware Version Reset file numbering174 Displays the current camera firmware version 175 Caring for the Camera 176 BatteryCaring for the Camera 177 CleaningDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Storage Nikon-authorized service representative178 179 Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards Optional Accessories180 Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards 181 File and Folder Names File and Folder Names 182 183 Error Messages 184 Error Messages 185 186 Select Cancel and press the k Printer error out of ink Kbutton to resume printing187 Display, Settings and Power Supply TroubleshootingProblem Cause/Solution 188 189 Troubleshooting 190 ShootingElectronically Controlled Cameras 191 192 When flash is set to V auto with red-eye reduction 193 194 195 SpecificationsNikon Coolpix P100 Digital Camera 196 Specifications Specifications Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH-68P AR 77 F 198 Supported Standards Aperture-priority mode 66, 70 k apply selection button SymbolsThumbnail display 104 M User setting mode Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Index Flash exposure compensation 93 Flash indicatorNight landscape j Playback 32, 101, 104, 105, 106, 117, 137 Playback menu Smile timerSunset h Night portrait e 47 Nikon Transfer 141 Noise reduction 202 Page FX0B0211

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