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Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Handle the camera strap with care
Turn off in the event of malfunction
Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child
Keep out of reach of children
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Observe caution when handling the battery
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Important Safety Instructions
Interface Cables
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Following apply only to users in European countries
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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Basic Operations
Parts of the Camera
Camera Body
Parts of the Camera
Lens cover closed
AF-assist illuminator Lens
Parts of the Camera
Controls Used in Shooting Mode
Controls Used in Playback Mode
Monitor
Shooting Mode
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Eye-Fi communication
Movie options normal
Number of exposures remaining
Playback Mode
Shooting mode
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode
Basic Operations
When Using Shooting Mode
Using the Rotary Multi Selector
When Using Playback Mode
When Displaying Menus
When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages
Using Menus the dButton
Shooting menu
Playback menu
Attaching the Camera Strap
Switching Between Tabs
Selecting Menu Items
Press the rotary multi selector Jto highlight the tab
Basics of Shooting and Playback
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
Battery rechargeable Li-ion
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
Removing the Battery
High Temperature Caution
Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
Camera cannot be turned on
AC Power Source
Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger
Understanding the Charge Lamp
Insert the memory card
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Inserting the Memory Card Correctly
Formatting a Memory Card
Approved Memory Cards
Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Removing Memory Cards
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Battery Level
Turn the Camera On
Turning the Camera On and Off
Power Saving Function Auto Off
Turn the Camera On
Press Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button
Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time
Press Hor Ito choose the date display order
Press the kbutton or K
Clock Battery
Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting
Daylight Saving Time
Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images
Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode
Select a Shooting Mode
Shooting mode icon
See The Monitor A6 for more information
Features That Are Available in Shooting Mode
Select a Shooting Mode
Scene mode A37 User settings mode A57
Rotating the mode dial to
Frame a Picture
Using a Tripod
Ready the camera
Frame the picture
Digital Zoom
Using the Zoom
Frame a Picture
Digital Zoom and Interpolation
Value
Focus and Shoot
Autofocus
Focus and Shoot
Subject Is Too Close to the Camera
AF-assist Illuminator
Press the cplayback button
Play Back Images
Use the multi selector to view previous or next images
Displaying Shooting Information
Playback Zoom
Changing How Images Are Displayed
Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display
Play Back Images
Delete Unwanted Images
Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode
Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button
Deleting Images in a Sequence
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen
To cancel the selection, press Ito remove y
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Shooting Features
Changing AAuto Mode Settings
AAuto Mode
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
View a Description Help Information of Each Scene
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Close-up a
Characteristics of Each Scene
Changing Scene Mode Settings
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Night landscape
YMbPortrait Use this mode for portraits
Camera focuses at the center area of the frame
Hand-held
YMh Sunset
YMf Party/indoor
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises
YMi Dusk/dawn
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Focus area selection, and then adjust each setting
Use this mode when taking pictures of food
Hue Self-timer
YMu Food
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
YMpPanorama Use this mode for shooting panorama pictures
Single One picture is captured at a time
Viewing Pictures Taken Using Pet Detection
OFF Press the shutter-release button to release the shutter
YMRSpecial effects
Special Effects Setting
Camera focuses at the center of the frame
Slider
YMs 3D photography
Viewing 3D Photography
Camera cannot record 3D movies
Skin softening can also be applied to saved images A84
Using Skin Softening
C, DModes Setting the Exposure for Shooting
Adjusting the Aperture Value
Adjusting the Shutter Speed
C, D Modes Setting the Exposure for Shooting
User Settings Mode
Shutter-priority auto E10
Programmed auto E10
Aperture-priority auto E10
Manual E12
Changing A, B, C, D Modes
Scene mode Easy panorama or 3D photography
Panorama or 3D photography
Standard
Auto or Fixed range auto is selected
Focuses even when the shutter-release button is not
Autofocus mode
Focusing Flash exp. comp
Default setting is Normal Active D-Lighting
General setup
User Setting Modes
Shooting mode A, B, C or D a 51
Flash mode a Focus mode a 66
Rotate the mode dial to the desired exposure mode
Saving Settings in i Mode
User Setting Modes
Resetting for User settings
Self-timer A63/ Smile timer A64 Flash mode A60
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Focus mode A66
Available Functions
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Using the Flash Flash Modes
Slide the K flash pop-up control to raise the flash
Frame the subject and take a picture
Lowering the Flash
Available Flash Modes
Effective Range of the Flash
Auto with Red-eye Reduction
Flash Mode Setting
Press the shutter-release button all the way
Using the Self-timer
Set the focus and exposure
Press J n self-timer on the multi selector
Smile Timer Shooting Smiling Faces
Finish shooting
When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes
Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode
Releasing the Shutter Manually
Press I p focus mode on the multi selector
Using Focus Mode
Choose a focus mode according to the desired scene
Available Focus Modes
Focus Mode Setting
Macro Close-up
Autofocus
Press K o exposure compensation on the multi selector
Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation
Press the multi selector Hor Ito
Select a compensation value
Using the Histogram
List of the Default Settings
Exposure Compensation Value
A60 A63 A66 A68 A38
Flash mode Self-timer Focus mode Exposure
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A40
Setting cannot be changed
Changing the Image Quality and Image Size
Image Quality Setting
Available Image Quality
Available Image Size
Image Size Setting
Changing the Image Quality and Image Size
Printing Images of Size
Number of Exposures Remaining
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Exposure bracketing is reset to Off when
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
White balance is fixed at Auto normal
Exposure bracketing cannot be used when
With Subject tracking
Fps or Continuous H 60 fps is selected for
D mode, the ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO
Control Range of the Shutter Speed A, B, C, D Modes
Using the Target Finding AF
Focusing on Subject
Focus area
Focusing on Subject
Using Face Detection
Viewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection
Night portrait scene mode
Position the subject at the center of the frame
Focus Lock
Press the shutter-release button halfway
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Playback Features
Miniature effect and Painting
Features Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu
Pictures taken using Easy panorama or 3D photography
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer
Installing ViewNX
Using ViewNX
Compatible Operating Systems
Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD from the CD-ROM drive
Start the installer
Using ViewNX
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software
When using Windows
Connecting the USB Cable
Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK
Transferring Images to the Computer
Transfer images to the computer
Viewing Images
Terminate the connection
Start ViewNX
Playback mode, press the k button to play a movie
Recording and Playing Back Movies
Turn on the camera and display the shooting screen
Recording Movies
Press the b e movie-record button to start movie recording
Press the b e movie-record button again to end recording
Recording Movies
Focusing for Movie Recording
Functions Available in Movie Recording
Maximum Movie Length
Recording HS High Speed Movies
Default setting is dHD 1080pP1920×1080
Changing Movie Recording Settings Movie Menu
Adjusting the volume
Press the cplayback button to select playback mode
Playing Back Movies
Press the kbutton to play back a movie
General Camera Setup
Panorama assist, or 3D photography
Setup Menu
Setup Menu
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Playing and Deleting Images Captured Using
Adjust the focus
Press the multi selector Ip Focus mode
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
EManual Focus
Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama
Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing back
Select VEasy panorama and press the k button
WNormal
Example of moving the camera
Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing back
Iicons showing the panorama direction are displayed
End, the shooting ends Guide
Viewing Easy Panorama Scroll
Select UPanorama assist and press the k button
Using Panorama Assist
Shoot the next picture
Using Panorama Assist
Press the kbutton when shooting is completed
Rexposure lock Indicator
Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker
Frame the subject
Using 3D Photography
Press the shutter-release button to take the first picture
Wait for the camera to automatically release the shutter
Taking 3D Pictures
Using 3D Photography
C, D Modes
Rotate the mode dial to A, B or C
Frame the subject and shoot
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C, D Modes
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Shutter Speed
Rotate the multi selector to set an aperture value
Manual Mode
Focus and shoot
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E14
Playing Images in a Sequence
Sequence Display Options
Changing Key Picture in Sequence
Deleting Images in a Sequence
Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence
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Editing Still Images
Editing Features
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Effect and Painting
Editing Still Images
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Restrictions on Image Editing
Original Pictures and Edited Copies
ID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
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Select a picture A30 MdbuttonA11 Mk Quick retouch
ESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones
Setting level, and press the kbutton
Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose
Confirm the results
PFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects
Adjust the effect and press the kbutton
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Confirm the result and press the kbutton
GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an Image
Desired copy size, and press the kbutton
Choose Yes and press the kbutton
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JBlack Border Adding a Black Border to Pictures
Select a picture A30 Mdbutton A11 MjBlack border
Choose a frame thickness from Thin, Medium or Broad line
Press the dbutton
ACrop Creating a Cropped Copy
Use the multi selector to choose Yes, and press
Kbutton
When connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cable
When connecting using the included audio/video cable
Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV
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When Nothing Appears on the TV
Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TV
Using the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device Control
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print
Printing Pictures
Take pictures
Turn off the camera Turn on the printer
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Camera is automatically turned on
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Printing Individual Images
Choose the desired paper size and press Button
Printing Multiple Images
Printing starts
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Print selection Choose the pictures up to a maximum
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Paper Size
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Print all images
Current print/total number of prints
Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie
Editing Movies
Press Hor Ito choose KChoose end point
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Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture
Image Quality and Image Size
Shooting Menu A, B, C or D Mode
Picture Control Coolpix Picture Control
Types of Coolpix Picture Control
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Shooting Menu A, B, C or D Mode
View Grid of Coolpix Picture Control
Press the kbutton to set the value
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Types of Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust
Neutral and 4 for Vivid
Press Jor Kto adjust the saturation
Options that Can Be Adjusted in Custom 1 and Custom
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Contrast, Saturation and a Auto
Creating Coolpix Custom Picture Control
Custom Picture Control Coolpix Custom Picture Control
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Choose the registration destination and press
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White Balance Adjusting Hue
BPreset manual, then press the k button
Using Preset Manual
Choose Measure
Press the k button to measure the white balance value
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Metering
Metering Area
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Continuous Shooting
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Intvl timer shooting
Them in a single picture
Specified interval E44
Use the multi selector to select XIntvl timer
Interval Timer Shooting
Shooting for the Continuous setting,
Then press the kbutton
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Choose the interval between each shot and press the kbutton
Camera returns to shooting screen
Types of ISO Sensitivity
ISO Sensitivity
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Exposure Bracketing
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AF Area Mode
You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus
Center of the frame
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Take a picture
Center
AF areas
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Press the kbutton to cancel the registration of the subject
Using Subject Tracking
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Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording
Autofocus Mode
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Choose how the camera focuses
Noise Reduction Filter
Flash Exp. Comp
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Off default Active D-Lighting is not applied Setting
Save User Settings/Reset User Settings
Active D-Lighting
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Startup Zoom Position
Zoom Memory
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Mm and 100 mm
APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order
Playback Menu
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Date and shooting information
Choose whether or not to also print shooting
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Deleting All Print Orders
Use the multi selector to choose Start,
BSlide Show
Slide show begins
Choose End or Restart
Protect
Press the cbutton Playback mode M dbutton A11 MdProtect
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Image Selection Screen
Follow the procedure described below to select images
Press Hor Ito set on or OFF or the number of copies
Press the kbutton to apply the image selection
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FRotate Image
Rotated Clockwise
Recording Voice Memos
EVoice Memo
Playing Voice Memos
Deleting Voice Memos
Select a copy option and press the k button
HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card
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XChoose Key Picture
CSequence Display Options
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Message Memory contains no images
Movie Options
Movie Menu
Normal Speed Movies
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HS Movies
Movie Menu
Press the b e movie-record button to start
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie
Recording
Press the b e movie-record button to end recording
HS Movie
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15 s Playback Min Slow motion playback No sound
Min Fast motion playback No sound
Option Description ASingle AF
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Is noticeable
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Welcome Screen
O1920×1080 , I4608×3072 or H3456×3456
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Time Zone and Date
Hour minute
Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year
Choose xTravel destination and press Button
Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone
Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone
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Time Zones
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Photo info
Monitor Settings
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Shooting mode Playback mode Hide info
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Print Date Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures
Print date and Print order
Press the dbutton Mztab A11 MPrint date
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Vibration Reduction
Caused by camera shake
Horizontal shake
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Motion Detection
Press the dbutton Mztab A11 MMotion detection
Increased to reduce their effects
AF Assist
Enable or disable the digital zoom
Digital Zoom
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Adjust the following sound settings
Sound Settings
Auto Off Setting
Auto Off
Language
Format Memory/Format Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
Formatting Memory Cards
Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV
TV Settings
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Hdmi and HDMI-CEC
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Fn Button
Press the dbutton Mztab A11 MFn button
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Charge by Computer
Charge Lamp
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Toggle Av/Tv Selection
Reset File Numbering
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Did someone blink? Screen
Blink Warning
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E88
Filmstrip
Press the dbutton Mztab A11 MFilmstrip
Eye-Fi Upload
Eye-Fi Communication Indicator
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Supported Eye-Fi Cards
Reset All
Reverse Indicators
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E91
Setup Menu
Shooting Menu
Movie Menu
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Option Default value
Others
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Firmware Version
Displays the current camera firmware version
Press the dbutton Mztab A11 MFirmware version
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File and Folder Names
File and Folder Names
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E96
Optional Accessories
Display Cause/Solution
Error Messages
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E98
Error Messages
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E100
Technical Notes and Index
Camera
Caring for the Products
Caring for the Products
Battery
Charging AC Adapter
Memory Cards
Cloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner
Cleaning
Caring for the Camera
Storage
Power, Display, Settings Issues
Troubleshooting
See Error Messages E97 for more information
Problem Cause/Solution
Date and time
Troubleshooting
BElectronically Controlled Cameras
Shooting Issues
Not available
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F11
Bright Adjust exposure compensation Overexposed
F12
Playback Issues
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Displayed on USB/audio video connector Television
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Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P310 Digital Camera
Fireworks show scene mode
ISO monochrome in scene mode
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F16
Specifications
25C 77F
Specifications
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12
Supported Standards
Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
Index
Symbols
Numerics
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F19
F20
Sscn E94
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F22
F23
Nikon Corporation
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