Nikon COOLPIXP100, Nikon COOLPIX manual

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User’s Manual AVC Patent Portfolio License Trademark InformationPage Handle the camera strap with care For Your SafetyTurn off in the event of malfunction Do not disassembleIii For Your SafetyObserve caution when handling the battery CD-ROMs Observe caution when using the flashUse appropriate cables Handle moving parts with careTel ModificationsInterface Cables Nikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New YorkFollowing apply only to users in European countries Table of Contents Viii Table of Contents106 102104 105179 152175 About This Manual Before Taking Important Pictures Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Life-Long LearningDisposing of Data Storage Devices Information and Precautions104 Parts of the CameraCamera Body Built-in flash raisedParts of the Camera 21 22Changing the Angle of the Monitor Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture Raising and Lowering the Built-in FlashAttaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Lens CapShooting Monitor127 Shooting modePlayback For Playback Command DialBasic Operations For ShootingCompensation Multi SelectorFor the Menu Screen Basic OperationsDButton Switching Between TabsMonitor Diopter Adjustment of Electronic ViewfinderHelp Displays Xmonitor ButtonSdisplay Button Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Inserting the BatteryOpen the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Insert the batteryRemoving the Battery Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P Charging the BatteryBe sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off Connecting the CablePlug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet Charging the BatteryCharging Using Computer or Battery Charger Again Lens ErrorStandby Mode Auto Power Off Turning On and Off the CameraDaylight Saving Time Setting Display Language, Date and TimePress the power switch to turn on the camera Choose Yes and press the kbuttonChanging the Date and Time and Imprinting the Date Setting Display Language, Date and TimeEdit the date Inserting the Memory Card Correctly Inserting Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Insert the memory cardUse only Secure Digital memory cards Write Protect SwitchFormatting a Memory Card Rotate the mode dial to a Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto ModeRemove the lens cap and press the power switch Vibration Reduction Indicators Displayed in AAuto ModeTurn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode Functions Available in AAuto ModeFrame the picture Using the Electronic ViewfinderFrame a Picture Ready the cameraDigital Zoom and Interpolation Using the ZoomDigital Zoom Frame a PicturePress the shutter-release button the rest of the way down When the button is pressed halfway, the camera focusesFocus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfwayFocus Lock Focus and ShootDuring Recording AutofocusDeleting Pictures Viewing Pictures Playback ModeWhen Cis displayed, pictures stored in the internal memory Viewing and Deleting PicturesViewing Pictures Options Available in Playback ModeDeleting the Last Picture Taken While in Shooting Mode Pressing the cButton to Turn on the CameraAuto with Red-eye Reduction Using the FlashAuto Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor Press the mflash pop-up button Setting the Flash ModePress mflash mode on the multi selector Using the FlashFlash Mode Setting Flash IndicatorWhen the shutter is released, the self-timer turns OFF Taking Pictures with the Self-TimerPress nself-timer on the multi selector Self-timer menu is displayedApplied Simultaneously A96 for more information Using Focus ModeFocus Modes Available in Each Shooting Mode Focus Mode SettingMacro Close-up Setting the Focus ModePress pfocus mode on the multi selector Using Focus ModePress the kbutton Using Manual FocusPress Hor Ion the multi selector to adjust the focus Press the kbutton to check the field of viewPress the shutter-release button to take the picture Adjusting the Brightness Exposure CompensationUsing Exposure Compensation Press oexposure compensation on the multi selectorSelecting a Shooting Mode Mode Dial Press the mflash pop-up button to raise Rotate the mode dial toShooting Suited for the Scene Frame the subject and take the pictureShooting Suited for the Scene Focusing in Scene Auto Selector ModeNight Landscape Shooting in Scene Auto Selector Mode Functions Available in Scene Auto Selector ModeImage Quality and Image Size Selecting Scenes for Shooting Scene ModeSetting the Scene Mode Rotate the mode dial to yDigital zoom is not available FeaturesOther settings can be selected Party/indoor Shoot pictures with the built-in flash raisedCamera 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 HDRPicture taken will be displayed in 1/3 of the monitor Taking Pictures for a PanoramaShoot the first picture Shoot the second picturePanorama Maker Press the kbutton when shooting is completedRexposure lock Indicator Panorama AssistPoint the camera at the subject Rotate the mode dial to Fsmart portraitCamera enters smart portrait mode Shutter is automatically releasedFinish shooting Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces Smart Portrait ModeAuto Power Off When Using Smile Timer Standby Mode Functions Available in Smart Portrait ModeSmart Portrait Menu Smile timer and Blink proof cannot be used simultaneouslySmile timer Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces Smart Portrait Mode Select a subject Rotate the mode dial to ssubject trackingUsable Functions in Subject Tracking Mode Focusing on a Moving Subject in Subject Tracking ModeSubject Tracking Mode Subject Tracking Menu More on Rotate the mode dial to dsport continuousCamera enters sport continuous Mode Frame the subject and shootShooting with a High-Speed Burst Sport Continuous Mode Functions Available in Sport Continuous ModeSport Continuous Menu Shooting with a High-Speed Burst Sport Continuous ModeImages recorded Pre-shooting CachePress down halfway Functions Available in A, B, C and DModes Setting the Exposure for Shooting A, B, C, DModesC, D Modes Large aperture Setting the Exposure for Shooting A, B, C, D ModesShutter Speed and Aperture Fast shutter speed 1000 s Slow shutter speed 30 sFlexible Program Programmed Auto ModeFocus and shoot Shutter-Priority Auto ModeRotate the mode dial to B BShutter-Priority Auto ModeSet the aperture value and shoot pictures Aperture-Priority Auto ModeRotate the mode dial to C Aperture-Priority Auto ModeExposure display DManual ModePress the multi selector Kto activate the aperture setting Range auto, ISO sensitivity will be fixed at ISO Rotate the command dial to choose an aperture valueShooting Options Shooting Menu A, B, C, DModes Navigating the Camera Menu Displaying the Shooting MenuShooting Options Shooting Menu A, B, C, D Modes Functions that Cannot be Applied SimultaneouslyImage Quality Image Size Number of Exposures Remaining Printing Images of Size Optimize Image Optimize ImageContrast Control contrast Playback modeCustomizing Image Enhancement Options Custom W + Color Shooting in Black-and-WhiteImage sharpening, and Monochrome filter effects White Balance Press the kbutton to measure the white balance value Preset ManualBPreset manual, then press the kbutton Choose MeasureMinimum shutter speed ISO SensitivityISO sensitivity Spot MeteringIs known as Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure Metering AreaBSS ContinuousShooting Pictures in Continuous H or Continuous L Interval Timer ShootingOn Shooting Camera returns to shooting modePress the dbutton 30 s 600 images Min 300 images Min 60 images Min 30 images±1.0 Auto Bracketing±0.7 Monitor’s focus-area selection screen, and shoot AF-Area ModeFace priority Focus areaShooting 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 shootChoose how the camera focuses Autofocus ModeFlash Exp. Comp Distortion Control Noise ReductionActive D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting Off default setting Active D-Lighting is not appliedActive D-Lighting Active D-LightingFunctions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously A164 Setting Description Continuous/AutoAF area mode Digital zoom Bracketing A79Shooting menu Using MUser Setting ModeBasic Settings Clock batteryUsing M User Setting Mode Save the Settings in MRotate the mode dial to the desired exposure mode Change to a frequently used setting Press the dbutton100 Resetting Saved Settings101 Operations in Full-Frame PlaybackPerform Playback Zoom for Pictures in a Sequence Sequence PlaybackOperations in Full-Frame Playback Continuous Playback of Pictures in a Sequence103 Deleting Pictures in a SequenceFollowing operations can be performed in thumbnail playback Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback104 Icons on the Thumbnails Calendar display105 Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail PlaybackIf more than one face was detected, the picture will be Pictures Taken Using the Face-Priority FunctionTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom 106Following options are available in playback menu Playback Options Playback MenuDisplaying the Playback Menu 107Number of copies up to nine per picture Choose Select images and press the kChoose the pictures up to a maximum Playback Options Playback MenuDate imprint 109Deleting All Print Orders Choose End or Restart Slide ShowUse the multi selector to choose Start Slide show beginsPress the dbutton McPlayback menu A107 McDelete Delete Deleting Multiple Pictures111 Delete a picture. Multiple pictures can also be deletedErase selected images in Delete A111 Selecting PicturesPress the multi selector Jor Kto choose the desired picture 112113 ProtectPress Hor Ito select on or OFF or the number of copies Press the kbutton to apply picture selectionRotate Counterclockwise Rotate ImageHide Image 114Copy screen and press the kbutton Copy Copying Between the Internal Memory and Memory CardSelect a copy option and press the kbutton 115Memory contains no images. Message Sequence Display OptionsChoose Key Picture 116Deleting Voice Memos Voice Memos Recording and PlaybackRecording Voice Memos Playing Voice MemosPicture Editing Functions Original Pictures and Edited Copies 119Picture Editing Functions Restrictions on Picture EditingPictures Editing PicturesQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation EditingEditing Pictures Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast121 122 Skin Softening Making Skin Appear Smoother123 Confirm the resultsButton Small Picture Resizing PicturesBlack Border Black Border Adding a Black Border to a Picture125 New picture, containing only the portion visible Crop Cutting Out Part of a PictureRefine copy composition Image Size127 Recording MoviesRecording Movies 128Functions Available in Movie Recording 129Recording and Playback Turn on the camera and rotate the movie mode switch to HS130 MovieStarting Recording with HS Movie 131HS Movies Options below can be set in the movie menu Movie MenuDisplaying the Movie Menu 132133 Movie Options134 HS Movie OptionsOpen with HS Footage Check Box Maximum Movie Length Autofocus Mode during Movie Shooting135 136 Electronic VRWind Noise Reduction 137 Movie PlaybackDeleting Movie Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV Connecting to a TVWhen connecting using the supplied audio/video cable When connecting using the optional Hdmi cableHold down the cbutton to turn on the camera Connecting to a TVWhen Nothing Appears on the TV Tune the television to the video channelCompatible Operating Systems Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Install the Software141 Connecting to a ComputerConnecting the USB Cable Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer142 Start Nikon Transfer installed on the computerCharging A145 Disconnecting the CameraCharging the Battery 143144 145 Charging While Connecting to a ComputerPower-on Lamp Printing Pictures Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions 147 Connecting the Camera and PrinterTurn off the camera Turn on the printer Camera turns on automaticallyChoose the number of copies up to nine Printing Pictures One at a TimeChoose Copies and press the kbutton 148Use the multi selector to choose Paper size Printing Multiple PicturesChoose the desired paper size and press Button Printing starts150 Choose the desired paper size and press the kbuttonCurrent print/total number of prints 151Paper Size Print all images152 Setup MenuSetup menu contains the following options 153 Displaying the Setup Menu154 Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A153 MWelcome screenWelcome Screen 155 Setting the Travel Destination Time ZoneDate Choose x Travel destination and pressImprinting the Date on Pictures Press KPress Jor Kto choose the travel destination time zone Home Time ZoneTime Zones 157158 Monitor SettingsChange the settings for the options below Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A153 MMonitor settings159 Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A153 MDate imprintOff default setting Date Date and time Date ImprintCompensating Movies with Electronic VR Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A153 MVibration reductionOff Vibration reduction is not enabled Vibration Reduction161 162 Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A153 MMotion detectionMotion Detection 163 AF AssistRed-eye reduction Digital Zoom Enable or disable digital zoomPress the dbutton MzSetup menu A153 MDigital zoom Auto Off Sound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings Canceling Standby Mode166 Format Memory/Format CardFormatting the Internal Memory Formatting Memory Card167 TV SettingsLanguage Charge by Computer Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A153 MCharge by computer169 Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A153 MBlink warningOff default setting Blink warning does not take effect Blink WarningPress the kbutton or the shutter-release button Operating the Did someone blink? Screen170 Select the face to be171 Reset AllCustom of Black-and-white in Optimize image 172Movie Menu Shooting MenuOthers Setup MenuOption Default value Paper size A148 Slide show A110 173Displays the current camera firmware version Reset file numberingFirmware Version 174175 Caring for the CameraCaring for the Camera Battery176 Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Cleaning177 178 Nikon-authorized service representativeStorage 179 Optional AccessoriesContact the manufacturer for details on the above cards Optional AccessoriesApproved Memory Cards 180181 File and Folder NamesFile and Folder Names 182183 Error Messages184 Error Messages185 186 187 Printer error out of ink Kbutton to resume printingSelect Cancel and press the k 188 TroubleshootingDisplay, Settings and Power Supply Problem Cause/Solution189 TroubleshootingElectronically Controlled Cameras Shooting190 191 192 When flash is set to V auto with red-eye reduction193 194 Nikon Coolpix P100 Digital Camera Specifications195 196 Specifications77 F Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5Specifications Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH-68P AR198 Supported StandardsBattery-chamber/memory card slot cover SymbolsAperture-priority mode 66, 70 k apply selection button Thumbnail display 104 M User setting modeNight landscape j Flash exposure compensation 93 Flash indicatorIndex Night portrait e 47 Nikon Transfer 141 Noise reduction Smile timerPlayback 32, 101, 104, 105, 106, 117, 137 Playback menu Sunset h202 Page FX0B0211

Nikon COOLPIXP100, Nikon COOLPIX user manual

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