Basic Operations, Command Dial, For Shooting

Basic Operations

The Command Dial

You can rotate the command dial to select items from a menu screen or to choose and configure any of the following functions.

For Shooting

Mode	Use	Description	A
Programmed auto		Change the flexible program	68
(mode dial set to A)		Change the flexible program	68
(mode dial set to A)
Shutter-priority auto		Adjust shutter speed	69
(mode dial set to B)		Adjust shutter speed	69
(mode dial set to B)
Aperture-priority auto		Adjust aperture	70
(mode dial set to C)		Adjust aperture	70
(mode dial set to C)
Manual		Adjust shutter speed or aperture
Manual		(press the multi selector K to	71
(mode dial set to D)		(press the multi selector K to	71
(mode dial set to D)		select a different option)
		select a different option)

For Playback

Mode	Use	Description	A
Full-frame playback or			32,
Full-frame playback or		Choose a picture	101,
thumbnail playback		Choose a picture	101,
thumbnail playback			104
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Calendar display		Choose a date	105

Playback zoom		Change the zoom ratio	106

During sequence playback or		Select playback control	102
pause		Select playback control	102
pause
During movie pause		Advanced or Rewound	137

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Nikon COOLPIXP100, Nikon COOLPIX user manual Basic Operations, Command Dial, For Shooting, For Playback

Contents

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 disassemble Iii For Your SafetyObserve caution when handling the battery CD-ROMs Observe caution when using the flashUse appropriate cables Handle moving parts with care Tel ModificationsInterface Cables Nikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York Following apply only to users in European countries Table of Contents Viii Table of Contents 106 102104 105 179 152175 About This Manual Before Taking Important Pictures Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Life-Long Learning Disposing of Data Storage Devices Information and Precautions 104 Parts of the CameraCamera Body Built-in flash raised Parts of the Camera 21 22 Changing 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 Cap Shooting Monitor 127 Shooting mode Playback For Playback Command DialBasic Operations For Shooting Compensation Multi SelectorFor the Menu Screen Basic Operations DButton Switching Between Tabs Monitor Diopter Adjustment of Electronic ViewfinderHelp Displays Xmonitor Button Sdisplay Button Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Inserting the BatteryOpen the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Insert the battery Removing 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 Cable Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet Charging the Battery Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger Again Lens ErrorStandby Mode Auto Power Off Turning On and Off the Camera Daylight Saving Time Setting Display Language, Date and TimePress the power switch to turn on the camera Choose Yes and press the kbutton Changing 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 card Use 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 Mode Frame the picture Using the Electronic ViewfinderFrame a Picture Ready the camera Digital Zoom and Interpolation Using the ZoomDigital Zoom Frame a Picture Press 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 halfway Focus Lock Focus and ShootDuring Recording Autofocus Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures Playback ModeWhen Cis displayed, pictures stored in the internal memory Viewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures Options Available in Playback ModeDeleting the Last Picture Taken While in Shooting Mode Pressing the cButton to Turn on the Camera Auto 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 Flash Flash Mode Setting Flash Indicator When 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 displayed Applied Simultaneously A96 for more information Using Focus ModeFocus Modes Available in Each Shooting Mode Focus Mode Setting Macro Close-up Setting the Focus ModePress pfocus mode on the multi selector Using Focus Mode Press the kbutton Using Manual FocusPress Hor Ion the multi selector to adjust the focus Press the kbutton to check the field of view Press the shutter-release button to take the picture Adjusting the Brightness Exposure CompensationUsing Exposure Compensation Press oexposure compensation on the multi selector Selecting 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 picture Shooting Suited for the Scene Focusing in Scene Auto Selector ModeNight Landscape Shooting in Scene Auto Selector Mode Functions Available in Scene Auto Selector Mode Image Quality and Image Size Selecting Scenes for Shooting Scene ModeSetting the Scene Mode Rotate the mode dial to y Digital zoom is not available FeaturesOther settings can be selected 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 Picture taken will be displayed in 1/3 of the monitor Taking Pictures for a PanoramaShoot the first picture Shoot the second picture Panorama Maker Press the kbutton when shooting is completedRexposure lock Indicator Panorama Assist Point the camera at the subject Rotate the mode dial to Fsmart portraitCamera enters smart portrait mode Shutter is automatically released Finish shooting Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces Smart Portrait ModeAuto Power Off When Using Smile Timer Standby Mode Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode Smart 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 tracking Usable 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 shoot 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 Images 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 s Flexible Program Programmed Auto Mode Focus and shoot Shutter-Priority Auto ModeRotate the mode dial to B BShutter-Priority Auto Mode Set the aperture value and shoot pictures Aperture-Priority Auto ModeRotate the mode dial to C Aperture-Priority Auto Mode Exposure 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 value Shooting 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 Simultaneously Image Quality Image Size Number of Exposures Remaining Printing Images of Size Optimize Image Optimize Image Contrast 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 Measure Minimum shutter speed ISO SensitivityISO sensitivity Spot MeteringIs known as Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure Metering Area BSS Continuous Shooting Pictures in Continuous H or Continuous L Interval Timer Shooting On 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 area 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 Choose how the camera focuses Autofocus ModeFlash Exp. Comp Distortion Control Noise Reduction Active D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting Off default setting Active D-Lighting is not appliedActive D-Lighting Active D-Lighting Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously A164 Setting Description Continuous/AutoAF area mode Digital zoom Bracketing A79 Shooting menu Using MUser Setting ModeBasic Settings Clock battery Using 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 dbutton 100 Resetting Saved Settings 101 Operations in Full-Frame Playback Perform Playback Zoom for Pictures in a Sequence Sequence PlaybackOperations in Full-Frame Playback Continuous Playback of Pictures in a Sequence 103 Deleting Pictures in a Sequence Following operations can be performed in thumbnail playback Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback104 Icons on the Thumbnails Calendar display105 Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback If more than one face was detected, the picture will be Pictures Taken Using the Face-Priority FunctionTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom 106 Following options are available in playback menu Playback Options Playback MenuDisplaying the Playback Menu 107 Number of copies up to nine per picture Choose Select images and press the kChoose the pictures up to a maximum Playback Options Playback Menu Date imprint 109Deleting All Print Orders Choose End or Restart Slide ShowUse the multi selector to choose Start Slide show begins Press the dbutton McPlayback menu A107 McDelete Delete Deleting Multiple Pictures111 Delete a picture. Multiple pictures can also be deleted Erase selected images in Delete A111 Selecting PicturesPress the multi selector Jor Kto choose the desired picture 112 113 ProtectPress Hor Ito select on or OFF or the number of copies Press the kbutton to apply picture selection Rotate Counterclockwise Rotate ImageHide Image 114 Copy screen and press the kbutton Copy Copying Between the Internal Memory and Memory CardSelect a copy option and press the kbutton 115 Memory contains no images. Message Sequence Display OptionsChoose Key Picture 116 Deleting Voice Memos Voice Memos Recording and PlaybackRecording Voice Memos Playing Voice Memos Picture Editing Functions Original Pictures and Edited Copies 119Picture Editing Functions Restrictions on Picture Editing Pictures Editing PicturesQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Editing Editing Pictures Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast121 122 Skin Softening Making Skin Appear Smoother 123 Confirm the results Button Small Picture Resizing Pictures Black 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 Size 127 Recording Movies Recording Movies 128 Functions Available in Movie Recording 129 Recording and Playback Turn on the camera and rotate the movie mode switch to HS130 Movie Starting Recording with HS Movie 131HS Movies Options below can be set in the movie menu Movie MenuDisplaying the Movie Menu 132 133 Movie Options 134 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 cable Hold down the cbutton to turn on the camera Connecting to a TVWhen Nothing Appears on the TV Tune the television to the video channel Compatible Operating Systems Connecting to a ComputerBefore Connecting the Camera Install the Software 141 Connecting to a ComputerConnecting the USB Cable Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer 142 Start Nikon Transfer installed on the computer Charging A145 Disconnecting the CameraCharging the Battery 143 144 145 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 automatically Choose the number of copies up to nine Printing Pictures One at a TimeChoose Copies and press the kbutton 148 Use the multi selector to choose Paper size Printing Multiple PicturesChoose the desired paper size and press Button Printing starts 150 Choose the desired paper size and press the kbutton Current print/total number of prints 151Paper Size Print all images 152 Setup MenuSetup menu contains the following options 153 Displaying the Setup Menu 154 Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A153 MWelcome screenWelcome Screen 155 Setting the Travel Destination Time ZoneDate Choose x Travel destination and press Imprinting the Date on Pictures Press KPress Jor Kto choose the travel destination time zone Home Time Zone Time Zones 157 158 Monitor SettingsChange the settings for the options below Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A153 MMonitor settings 159 Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A153 MDate imprintOff default setting Date Date and time Date Imprint Compensating Movies with Electronic VR Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A153 MVibration reductionOff Vibration reduction is not enabled Vibration Reduction 161 162 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 Mode 166 Format Memory/Format CardFormatting the Internal Memory Formatting Memory Card 167 TV SettingsLanguage Charge by Computer Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A153 MCharge by computer 169 Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A153 MBlink warningOff default setting Blink warning does not take effect Blink Warning Press the kbutton or the shutter-release button Operating the Did someone blink? Screen170 Select the face to be 171 Reset All Custom of Black-and-white in Optimize image 172Movie Menu Shooting Menu Others Setup MenuOption Default value Paper size A148 Slide show A110 173 Displays the current camera firmware version Reset file numberingFirmware Version 174 175 Caring for the Camera Caring for the Camera Battery176 Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Cleaning177 178 Nikon-authorized service representativeStorage 179 Optional Accessories Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards Optional AccessoriesApproved Memory Cards 180 181 File and Folder Names File and Folder Names 182 183 Error Messages 184 Error Messages 185 186 187 Printer error out of ink Kbutton to resume printingSelect Cancel and press the k 188 TroubleshootingDisplay, Settings and Power Supply Problem Cause/Solution 189 Troubleshooting Electronically Controlled Cameras Shooting190 191 192 When flash is set to V auto with red-eye reduction 193 194 Nikon Coolpix P100 Digital Camera Specifications195 196 Specifications 77 F Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5Specifications Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH-68P AR 198 Supported Standards Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover SymbolsAperture-priority mode 66, 70 k apply selection button Thumbnail display 104 M User setting mode Night 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 h 202 Page FX0B0211

Nikon COOLPIXP100, Nikon COOLPIX Basic Operations, Command Dial, For Shooting, For Playback

Models: P100 COOLPIXP100 Nikon COOLPIX

Basic Operations

The Command Dial

For Shooting

For Playback

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