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Information and Precautions
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Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Keep out of reach of children
Turn off in the event of malfunction
Handle the camera strap with care
Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child
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Observe caution when handling the battery
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Interface Cables
Modifications
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Table of Contents
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Parts of the Camera
Switching the Information on the Monitor s button
Basic Operations
Camera Body
Parts of the Camera
Flash raised
Rotary multi selector
Parts of the Camera
Bemovie-record button
20, E89
Controls Used in Shooting Mode
Side zoom control
Controls Used in Playback Mode
Changing the Angle of the Monitor
Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture
Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap
Lens Cap
Attach the strap at two places
Monitor
Shooting Mode
Number of exposures remaining
Eye-Fi communication indicator
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E98
Playback Mode
Full-frame display A15
88, E22
Basic Operations
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode
Shooting mode
Playback mode
When Displaying Menus
Using the Rotary Multi Selector
When Using Shooting Mode
When Using Playback Mode
Shooting menu
Using Menus the dButton
Playback menu
When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages
Switching Between Tabs
Selecting Menu Items
Histogram and Framing Grid Displays for Shooting
Switching the Information on Monitor sbutton
For Shooting
For Playback
Xbutton
Switching the Monitor Display xbutton
Using the Viewfinder
Diopter adjustment control
Basics of Shooting and Playback
Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time First Use Only
Correctly, the battery latch will Lock the battery in place
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Inserting the Battery Correctly
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
Removing the Battery
High Temperature Caution
Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
AC Power Source
Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger
Understanding the Charge Lamp
Formatting a Memory Card
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Insert the memory card
Inserting the Memory Card Correctly
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Approved Memory Cards
Removing Memory Cards
Monitor Display
Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining
Battery Level
Turn the Camera On
Turning the Camera On and Off
Power Saving Function Auto Off
Turn the Camera On
Press the kbutton or K
Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time
Press Hor Ito choose Yes and press the k button
Press Hor Ito choose the date display order
Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images
Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting
Clock Battery
Daylight Saving Time
Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode
Select a Shooting Mode
See The Monitor A8 for more information
Shooting mode
Select a Shooting Mode
Features That Are Available in Shooting Mode
USpecial effects mode A55
Ready the camera
Frame a Picture
Frame the picture
Digital Zoom and Interpolation
Using the Zoom
Digital Zoom
Assign side zoom
Camera has nine focus areas, and if it does not
When the digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses
Focus and Shoot
Shutter Aperture speed value
AF-assist Illuminator
Focus and Shoot
Autofocus
Subject Is Too Close to the Camera
Viewing Pictures
Play Back Images
Press the cplayback button
Use the multi selector to view previous or next images
Play Back Images
Changing How Images Are Displayed
Playback Zoom
Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display
Deleting Images in a Sequence
Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode
Delete Unwanted Images
Press Hor Ito select Yes and press the k button
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen
To cancel the selection, press Ito remove y
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Shooting Features
Shooting Features
Changing AAuto Mode Settings
AAuto Mode
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Close-up a
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Scene auto selector default setting a
View a Description Help Information of Each Scene
JNight landscape
Changing Scene Mode Settings
Characteristics of Each Scene
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Single shot in Landscape
Backlighting
Optimal for shooting human subjects
Mode for the subject manually Digital zoom is not available
YMbPortrait Use this mode for portraits
Hand-held
YMiDusk/dawn
YMfParty/indoor
YMhSunset
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Following settings, press the kbutton to temporarily cancel
YMuFood Use this mode when taking pictures of food
Focus area selection, and then adjust each setting
Hue Self-timer
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
With your TV or monitor to ensure proper use
Viewing 3D Photography
YMs3D photography
Camera cannot record 3D movies
Shooting Features It may take more time to save images
Using Skin Softening
Skin softening can also be applied to saved images A88
Camera focuses at the center area of the frame
Characteristics of Each Special Effect
Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting
Changing Special Effects Mode Settings
Special Effects Mode Settings
L, mModes Setting the Exposure for Shooting
User Setting Mode
Adjusting the Shutter Speed
Adjusting the Aperture Value
L, m Modes Setting the Exposure for Shooting
Manual E11
Programmed auto E10
Shutter-priority auto E10
Aperture-priority auto E10
Standard
Scene mode Easy panorama or 3D photography
Changing j, k, l, m Modes
Panorama or 3D photography
Auto or Fixed range auto is selected
Default setting is Normal Active D-Lighting
Autofocus mode
Focuses even when the shutter-release button is not
Focusing Flash exp. comp
Shooting menu
User Setting Modes
General setup
Following settings can be stored in M
Resetting for User Settings
Saving Settings in M Mode
Rotate the mode dial to the desired exposure mode
User Setting Modes
Smile timer a
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Available Functions
Frame the subject and take a picture
Using the Flash Flash Modes
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Press the mflash pop-up button to raise the flash
Lowering the Flash
Available Flash Modes
Effective Range of the Flash
Auto with Red-eye Reduction
Flash Mode Setting
Set the focus and exposure
Using the Self-timer
Mode selected for the self-timer is displayed
Press the shutter-release button all the way
Finish shooting
Smile Timer Shooting Smiling Faces
Press J n self-timer on the multi selector
Features
Releasing the Shutter Manually
Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode
When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes
See Autofocus A33 for more information Shooting Features
Press I p focus mode on the multi selector
Using Focus Mode
Choose a focus mode according to the desired scene
Autofocus
Focus Mode Setting
Available Focus Modes
Macro Close-up
Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation
Using the Histogram
List of the Default Settings
Exposure Compensation Value
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Flash mode Self-timer Focus mode Exposure
A66 A69 A72 A74 A42
A43
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 cannot be used when
Metering is reset to Matrix when Active D
Exposure bracketing is reset to Off when
White balance is fixed at Auto normal
Fps or Continuous H 60 fps is selected for
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
With Subject tracking
M mode, the ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Using the Target Finding AF
Focusing on Subject
Focus area
Area mode A61 in j, k, l
Using Face Detection
Focusing on Subject
Viewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection
Position the subject at the center of the frame
Focus Lock
Press the shutter-release button halfway
Playback Features
Playback Features
Fisheye, Miniature effect and Painting
Features Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu
Pictures taken using Easy panorama or 3D photography
Hdmi mini connector Type C
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer
Playback Features USB/audio/video output connector
Installing ViewNX
Using ViewNX
Compatible Operating Systems
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software
Start the installer
Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD from the CD-ROM drive
Using ViewNX
Transferring Images to the Computer
Connecting the USB Cable
When using Windows
Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK
Start ViewNX
Viewing Images
Transfer images to the computer
Terminate the connection
7m42s Playing Back Movies
Playback mode, press the k button to play a movie
Press the bemovie-record button again to end recording
Recording Movies
Turn on the camera and display the shooting screen
Press the bemovie-record button to start movie recording
Recording Movies
Focusing for Movie Recording
Functions Available in Movie Recording
Maximum Movie Length
Recording HS High Speed Movies
Speed movies
Changing Movie Recording Settings Movie Menu
Default setting is dHD 1080pP1920×1080
Movie options
Press the kbutton to play back a movie
Press the cplayback button to select playback mode
Adjusting the volume
Playing Back Movies
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Using GPS
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Default setting is Off
Starting GPS Data Recording
Select On and press the kbutton
Starting GPS Data Recording
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GPS reception
GPS Reception Indicator
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Pictures with Recorded Position Information
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Changing the GPS Settings GPS Options Menu
Log
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General Camera Setup
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Setup Menu
Panorama assist, or 3D photography
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Setup Menu
Eye-Fi upload
Displayed when the shooting mode is m
Reset all
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File and Folder Names
Reference Section
EManual Focus
Press the multi selector Ip focus mode
Adjust the focus
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
WNormal
Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing back
Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama
Select VEasy panorama and press the k button
Iicons showing the panorama direction are displayed
Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing back
When the guide showing the shooting point reaches
Example of moving the camera
Viewing Easy Panorama Scroll
Select UPanorama assist and press the k button
Using Panorama Assist
Shoot the next picture
Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker
Press the kbutton when shooting is completed
Using Panorama Assist
RExposure Lock Indicator
Wait for the camera to automatically release the shutter
Using 3D Photography
Frame the subject
Press the shutter-release button to take the first picture
Taking 3D Pictures
Using 3D Photography
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Rotate the mode dial to j, k or l
L, m Modes
Frame the subject and shoot
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Manual Mode
Rotate the multi selector to set an aperture value
Focus and shoot
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Sequence display
Playing Images in a Sequence
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Sequence Display Options
Changing Key Picture in Sequence
Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence
Deleting Images in a Sequence
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Effect and Painting
Editing Features
Editing Still Images
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Original Pictures and Edited Copies
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Editing Still Images
Restrictions on Image Editing
Select a picture A34 Mdbutton A13 MkQuick retouch
KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
ID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
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Confirm the results
Setting level, and press the kbutton
ESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones
Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose
PFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects
Adjust the effect and press the kbutton
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Choose Yes and press the kbutton
GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an Image
Confirm the result and press the kbutton
Desired copy size, and press the kbutton
Choose a frame thickness from Thin, Medium or Broad line
JBlack Border Adding a Black Border to Pictures
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Select a picture A34 Mdbutton A13 MjBlack border
Image Size
ACrop Creating a Cropped Copy
Use the multi selector to choose Yes, and press Kbutton
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When connecting using the included audio/video cable
When connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cable
Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV
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Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TV
When Nothing Appears on the TV
Using the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device Control
Take pictures
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print
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Printing Pictures
Camera is automatically turned on
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Turn off the camera
Turn on the printer
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Printing Individual Images
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Printing Multiple Images
Choose the desired paper size and press Button
Printing starts
Numeral indicating the number of copies to be
Choose the desired paper size and press the kbutton
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Print selection Choose the pictures up to a maximum
Current print/total number of prints
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Paper Size
Print all images
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Editing Movies
Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie
Press Hor Ito choose KChoose end point
Image size E64 of the original movie
Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture
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Editing Movies
Types of Coolpix Picture Control
Shooting Menu j, k, l or m Mode
Image Quality and Image Size
Picture Control Coolpix Picture Control
Press the kbutton to set the value
Shooting Menu j, k, l or m Mode
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View Grid of Coolpix Picture Control
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Types of Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust
Neutral and 4 for Vivid
Contrast, Saturation and a Auto
Options that Can Be Adjusted in Custom 1 and Custom
Press Jor Kto adjust the saturation
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Choose the registration destination and press
Custom Picture Control Coolpix Custom Picture Control
Creating Coolpix Custom Picture Controls
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White Balance Adjusting Hue
Press the k button to measure the white balance value
Using Preset Manual
BPreset manual, then press the k button
Choose Measure
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Metering
Metering Area
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Continuous Shooting
Specified interval E43
Intvl timer shooting
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Them in a single picture
Then press the kbutton
Interval Timer Shooting
Use the multi selector to select XIntvl timer
Shooting for the Continuous setting,
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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
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Center of the frame
Take a picture
AF areas
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Press the kbutton to cancel the registration of the subject
Using Subject Tracking
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Choose how the camera focuses
Autofocus Mode
Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording
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Noise Reduction Filter
Flash Exp. Comp
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Save User Settings/Reset User Settings
Off default Active D-Lighting is not applied Setting
Active D-Lighting
600 mm, 800 mm and 1000 mm
Zoom Memory
Startup Zoom Position
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APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order
Playback Menu
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Print Date
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Playback Menu
Deleting All Print Orders
Choose End or Restart
Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A13 MbSlide show
BSlide Show
Slide show begins
Protect
Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A13 MdProtect
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Press the kbutton to apply the image selection
Follow the procedure described below to select images
Image Selection Screen
Press Hor Ito select on or OFF or the number of copies
Rotated Counterclockwise
Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A13 MfRotate image
FRotate Image
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Deleting Voice Memos
EVoice Memo
Recording Voice Memos
Playing Voice Memos
Select a copy option and press the k button
HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card
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Message Memory contains no images
CSequence Display Options
XChoose Key Picture
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Movie Menu
Movie Options
Normal Speed Movies
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HS Movies
Movie Menu
Press the bemovie-record button to end recording
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie
Press the bemovie-record button to start
Recording
Playback Min Fast motion playback No sound
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HS Movie
15 s Playback Min Slow motion playback No sound
Option Description ASingle AF
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GPS Settings
GPS Setting Menu
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GPS Setting Menu
About two minutes are needed to update the A-GPS file
Updating the A-GPS File
Log recording starts
Press the dbutton MzGPS setting tab A13 MCreate log
Create Log Record the log of moving information
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Log data is saved to a memory card
Select Save log, and press the kbutton
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To Erase Log Data
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View Log
Check the movement route
To Erase Log Data
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Welcome Screen
O1920×1080 , I4608×3072 or H3456×3456
Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year
Time Zone and Date
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Hour minute
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Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone
Choose xTravel destination and press Button
Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone
Time Zones
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E78
Monitor Settings
Press the dbutton Mztab A13 MPrint date
Print Date Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures
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Print Date and Print Order
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Camera shake is also compensated when recording movies as
Default setting
Vibration Reduction
Panorama in Panorama, Pet portrait
Motion Detection
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Reduction burst in Close-up,Fireworks show, Easy
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Enable or disable the digital zoom
AF Assist
Digital Zoom
E83
Assign Side Zoom Control
Auto Off
Sound Settings
Adjust the following sound settings
Auto Off Setting
Formatting Memory Cards
Format Memory/Format Card
Language
Formatting the Internal Memory
Hdmi and HDMI-CEC
TV Settings
Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV
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E87
Fn Button
Press the dbutton Mztab A13 MFn button
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Charge by Computer
Charge Lamp
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Toggle Av/Tv Selection
Reset File Numbering
E90
Did someone blink? Screen
Blink Warning
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E92
Filmstrip
Press the dbutton Mztab A13 MFilmstrip
Supported Eye-Fi Cards
Eye-Fi Communication Indicator
Eye-Fi Upload
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Reset All
Reverse Indicators
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E95
Auto off E84 Min Hdmi E86
GPS Setting Menu
Setup Menu
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Displays the current camera firmware version
Firmware Version
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Others
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File and Folder Names
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Hours
Optional Accessories
Damaged when the cover is closed
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Display Cause/Solution
Error Messages
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Error Messages
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E104
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E106
Technical Notes and Index
Technical Notes and Index
Camera
Caring for the Products
Caring for the Products
Battery
Charging AC Adapter
Memory Cards
Storage
Cleaning
Cloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner
Caring for the Camera
Problem Cause/Solution
Troubleshooting
Power, Display, Settings Issues
See Error Messages E101 for more information
Troubleshooting
BElectronically Controlled Cameras
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Shooting Issues
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F12
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Playback Issues
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Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P510 Digital Camera
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Specifications
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Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5
Specifications
Supported Standards
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Symbols
Index
Numerics
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Digital zoom 31, 109, E82 Diopter adjustment control
Lens cap
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Sscn E98
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