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Table of Contents
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About This Manual
Information and Precautions
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Life-Long Learning
Before Taking Important Pictures
Information and Precautions
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Parts of the Camera
Camera Body
Built-in flash raised
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Parts of the Camera
Changing the Angle of the Monitor
Raising and Lowering the Built-in Flash
Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap
Lens Cap
Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture
Monitor
Shooting
Shooting mode
127
Playback
Command Dial
Basic Operations
For Shooting
For Playback
Multi Selector
For the Menu Screen
Basic Operations
Compensation
Switching Between Tabs
DButton
Diopter Adjustment of Electronic Viewfinder
Help Displays
Xmonitor Button
Monitor
Sdisplay Button
Inserting the Battery
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Insert the battery
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Removing the Battery
Charging the Battery
Be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off
Connecting the Cable
Prepare the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P
Charging the Battery
Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet
Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger
Lens Error
Standby Mode Auto Power Off
Turning On and Off the Camera
Again
Setting Display Language, Date and Time
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Choose Yes and press the kbutton
Daylight Saving Time
Changing the Date and Time and Imprinting the Date
Setting Display Language, Date and Time
Edit the date
Inserting Memory Cards
Removing Memory Cards
Insert the memory card
Inserting the Memory Card Correctly
Use only Secure Digital memory cards
Write Protect Switch
Formatting a Memory Card
Rotate the mode dial to a
Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode
Remove the lens cap and press the power switch
Indicators Displayed in AAuto Mode
Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode
Functions Available in AAuto Mode
Vibration Reduction
Using the Electronic Viewfinder
Frame a Picture
Ready the camera
Frame the picture
Using the Zoom
Digital Zoom
Frame a Picture
Digital Zoom and Interpolation
When the button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses
Focus and Shoot
Press the shutter-release button halfway
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down
Focus and Shoot
During Recording
Autofocus
Focus Lock
Viewing Pictures Playback Mode
When Cis displayed, pictures stored in the internal memory
Viewing and Deleting Pictures
Deleting Pictures
Options Available in Playback Mode
Deleting the Last Picture Taken While in Shooting Mode
Pressing the cButton to Turn on the Camera
Viewing Pictures
Auto with Red-eye Reduction
Using the Flash
Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor
Setting the Flash Mode
Press mflash mode on the multi selector
Using the Flash
Press the mflash pop-up button
Flash Indicator
Flash Mode Setting
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer
Press nself-timer on the multi selector
Self-timer menu is displayed
When the shutter is released, the self-timer turns OFF
Using Focus Mode
Focus Modes Available in Each Shooting Mode
Focus Mode Setting
Applied Simultaneously A96 for more information
Setting the Focus Mode
Press pfocus mode on the multi selector
Using Focus Mode
Macro Close-up
Using Manual Focus
Press Hor Ion the multi selector to adjust the focus
Press the kbutton to check the field of view
Press the kbutton
Adjusting the Brightness Exposure Compensation
Using Exposure Compensation
Press oexposure compensation on the multi selector
Press the shutter-release button to take the picture
Selecting a Shooting Mode Mode Dial
Rotate the mode dial to
Shooting Suited for the Scene
Frame the subject and take the picture
Press the mflash pop-up button to raise
Focusing in Scene Auto Selector Mode
Night Landscape Shooting in Scene Auto Selector Mode
Functions Available in Scene Auto Selector Mode
Shooting Suited for the Scene
Selecting Scenes for Shooting Scene Mode
Setting the Scene Mode
Rotate the mode dial to y
Image Quality and Image Size
Digital zoom is not available
Features
Other settings can be selected
Shoot pictures with the built-in flash raised
Party/indoor
Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame
Other settings can be selected More on Shooting
F5.6
MFireworks show
Backlit scene HDR
PPanorama assist
Taking Pictures for a Panorama
Shoot the first picture
Shoot the second picture
Picture taken will be displayed in 1/3 of the monitor
Press the kbutton when shooting is completed
Rexposure lock Indicator
Panorama Assist
Panorama Maker
Rotate the mode dial to Fsmart portrait
Camera enters smart portrait mode
Shutter is automatically released
Point the camera at the subject
Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces Smart Portrait Mode
Auto Power Off When Using Smile Timer Standby Mode
Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode
Finish shooting
Smart Portrait Menu
Smile timer and Blink proof cannot be used simultaneously
Smile timer
Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces Smart Portrait Mode
Rotate the mode dial to ssubject tracking
Select a subject
Usable Functions in Subject Tracking Mode
Focusing on a Moving Subject in Subject Tracking Mode
Subject Tracking Mode
Subject Tracking Menu
Rotate the mode dial to dsport continuous
Camera enters sport continuous Mode
Frame the subject and shoot
More on
Functions Available in Sport Continuous Mode
Shooting with a High-Speed Burst Sport Continuous Mode
Shooting with a High-Speed Burst Sport Continuous Mode
Sport Continuous Menu
Images recorded
Pre-shooting Cache
Press down halfway
Functions Available in A, B, C and DModes
Setting the Exposure for Shooting A, B, C, DModes
C, D Modes
Setting the Exposure for Shooting A, B, C, D Modes
Shutter Speed and Aperture
Fast shutter speed 1000 s Slow shutter speed 30 s
Large aperture
Programmed Auto Mode
Flexible Program
Shutter-Priority Auto Mode
Rotate the mode dial to B
BShutter-Priority Auto Mode
Focus and shoot
Aperture-Priority Auto Mode
Rotate the mode dial to C
Aperture-Priority Auto Mode
Set the aperture value and shoot pictures
Exposure display
DManual Mode
Press the multi selector Kto activate the aperture setting
Rotate the command dial to choose an aperture value
Range auto, ISO sensitivity will be fixed at ISO
Shooting Options Shooting Menu A, B, C, DModes
Displaying the Shooting Menu
Shooting Options Shooting Menu A, B, C, D Modes
Functions 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
Contrast Control contrast
Playback mode
Customizing Image Enhancement Options Custom
W + Color
Shooting in Black-and-White
Image sharpening, and Monochrome filter effects
White Balance
Preset Manual
BPreset manual, then press the kbutton
Choose Measure
Press the kbutton to measure the white balance value
Minimum shutter speed
ISO Sensitivity
ISO sensitivity
Metering
Is known as Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure
Metering Area
Spot
Continuous
BSS
Interval Timer Shooting
Shooting Pictures in Continuous H or Continuous L
Camera returns to shooting mode
Press the dbutton
30 s 600 images Min 300 images Min 60 images Min 30 images
On Shooting
±1.0
Auto Bracketing
±0.7
AF-Area Mode
Face priority
Focus area
Monitor’s focus-area selection screen, and shoot
Shooting with Face Priority
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to shoot
Shot while Continuous a 86 or Auto bracketing a 89 was set
Choose how the camera focuses
Autofocus Mode
Flash Exp. Comp
Noise Reduction
Distortion Control
Off default setting Active D-Lighting is not applied
Active D-Lighting
Active D-Lighting
Active D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting
Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously
Setting Description Continuous/Auto
AF area mode Digital zoom
Bracketing A79
A164
Using MUser Setting Mode
Basic Settings
Clock battery
Shooting menu
Save the Settings in M
Rotate the mode dial to the desired exposure mode
Change to a frequently used setting Press the dbutton
Using M User Setting Mode
Resetting Saved Settings
100
Operations in Full-Frame Playback
101
Sequence Playback
Operations in Full-Frame Playback
Continuous Playback of Pictures in a Sequence
Perform Playback Zoom for Pictures in a Sequence
Deleting Pictures in a Sequence
103
Following operations can be performed in thumbnail playback
Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback
104
Calendar display
105
Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback
Icons on the Thumbnails
Pictures Taken Using the Face-Priority Function
Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom
106
If more than one face was detected, the picture will be
Playback Options Playback Menu
Displaying the Playback Menu
107
Following options are available in playback menu
Choose Select images and press the k
Choose the pictures up to a maximum
Playback Options Playback Menu
Number of copies up to nine per picture
Date imprint
109
Deleting All Print Orders
Slide Show
Use the multi selector to choose Start
Slide show begins
Choose End or Restart
Delete Deleting Multiple Pictures
111
Delete a picture. Multiple pictures can also be deleted
Press the dbutton McPlayback menu A107 McDelete
Selecting Pictures
Press the multi selector Jor Kto choose the desired picture
112
Erase selected images in Delete A111
Protect
Press Hor Ito select on or OFF or the number of copies
Press the kbutton to apply picture selection
113
Rotate Image
Hide Image
114
Rotate Counterclockwise
Copy Copying Between the Internal Memory and Memory Card
Select a copy option and press the kbutton
115
Copy screen and press the kbutton
Sequence Display Options
Choose Key Picture
116
Memory contains no images. Message
Voice Memos Recording and Playback
Recording Voice Memos
Playing Voice Memos
Deleting Voice Memos
Picture Editing Functions
119
Picture Editing Functions
Restrictions on Picture Editing
Original Pictures and Edited Copies
Editing Pictures
Quick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
Editing
Pictures
Editing Pictures
Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
121
Skin Softening Making Skin Appear Smoother
122
Confirm the results
123
Small Picture Resizing Pictures
Button
Black Border
Black Border Adding a Black Border to a Picture
125
Crop Cutting Out Part of a Picture
Refine copy composition
Image Size
New picture, containing only the portion visible
Recording Movies
127
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Recording Movies
129
Functions Available in Movie Recording
Turn on the camera and rotate the movie mode switch to HS
130
Movie
Recording and Playback
Starting Recording with HS Movie
131
HS Movies
Movie Menu
Displaying the Movie Menu
132
Options below can be set in the movie menu
Movie Options
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HS Movie Options
Open with HS Footage Check Box
Maximum Movie Length
Autofocus Mode during Movie Shooting
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136
Electronic VR
Wind Noise Reduction
137
Movie Playback
Deleting Movie
Connecting to a TV
When connecting using the supplied audio/video cable
When connecting using the optional Hdmi cable
Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV
Connecting to a TV
When Nothing Appears on the TV
Tune the television to the video channel
Hold down the cbutton to turn on the camera
Connecting to a Computer
Before Connecting the Camera
Install the Software
Compatible Operating Systems
Connecting to a Computer
Connecting the USB Cable
Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer
141
Start Nikon Transfer installed on the computer
142
Disconnecting the Camera
Charging the Battery
143
Charging A145
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Charging While Connecting to a Computer
Power-on Lamp
Printing Pictures
Connecting to a Printer
Connecting to Televisions
Connecting the Camera and Printer
Turn off the camera Turn on the printer
Camera turns on automatically
147
Printing Pictures One at a Time
Choose Copies and press the kbutton
148
Choose the number of copies up to nine
Printing Multiple Pictures
Choose the desired paper size and press Button
Printing starts
Use the multi selector to choose Paper size
Choose the desired paper size and press the kbutton
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151
Paper Size
Print all images
Current print/total number of prints
152
Setup Menu
Setup menu contains the following options
Displaying the Setup Menu
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154
Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A153 MWelcome screen
Welcome Screen
Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone
Date
Choose x Travel destination and press
155
Press K
Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination time zone
Home Time Zone
Imprinting the Date on Pictures
157
Time Zones
Monitor Settings
Change the settings for the options below
Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A153 MMonitor settings
158
Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A153 MDate imprint
Off default setting Date Date and time
Date Imprint
159
Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A153 MVibration reduction
Off Vibration reduction is not enabled
Vibration Reduction
Compensating Movies with Electronic VR
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Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A153 MMotion detection
Motion Detection
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AF Assist
Red-eye reduction
Digital Zoom
Enable or disable digital zoom
Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A153 MDigital zoom
Sound Settings
Adjust the following sound settings
Canceling Standby Mode
Auto Off
Format Memory/Format Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting Memory Card
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TV Settings
Language
Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A153 MCharge by computer
Charge by Computer
Press the dbutton MzSetup menu A153 MBlink warning
Off default setting Blink warning does not take effect
Blink Warning
169
Operating the Did someone blink? Screen
170
Select the face to be
Press the kbutton or the shutter-release button
Reset All
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Movie Menu
Shooting Menu
Custom of Black-and-white in Optimize image
Setup Menu
Option Default value Paper size A148 Slide show A110
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Others
Reset file numbering
Firmware Version
174
Displays the current camera firmware version
Caring for the Camera
175
Caring for the Camera
Battery
176
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals
Cleaning
177
178
Nikon-authorized service representative
Storage
Optional Accessories
179
Optional Accessories
Approved Memory Cards
180
Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards
File and Folder Names
181
182
File and Folder Names
Error Messages
183
Error Messages
184
185
186
187
Printer error out of ink Kbutton to resume printing
Select Cancel and press the k
Troubleshooting
Display, Settings and Power Supply
Problem Cause/Solution
188
Troubleshooting
189
Electronically Controlled Cameras
Shooting
190
191
When flash is set to V auto with red-eye reduction
192
193
194
Nikon Coolpix P100 Digital Camera
Specifications
195
Specifications
196
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5
Specifications
Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH-68P AR
77 F
Supported Standards
198
Symbols
Aperture-priority mode 66, 70 k apply selection button
Thumbnail display 104 M User setting mode
Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Night landscape j
Flash exposure compensation 93 Flash indicator
Index
Smile timer
Playback 32, 101, 104, 105, 106, 117, 137 Playback menu
Sunset h
Night portrait e 47 Nikon Transfer 141 Noise reduction
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