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Life-Long Learning
Before Taking Important Pictures
Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
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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Interface Cables
Modifications
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Table of Contents
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Switching the Information on the Monitor s button
Parts of the Camera
Basic Operations
Parts of the Camera
Camera Body
Flash raised
Bemovie-record button
Parts of the Camera
20, E89
Rotary multi selector
Controls Used in Shooting Mode
Side zoom control
Controls Used in Playback Mode
Changing the Angle of the Monitor
Lens Cap
Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap
Attach the strap at two places
Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture
Monitor
Shooting Mode
111, E93
Eye-Fi communication indicator
104
Number of exposures remaining
Full-frame display A15
Playback Mode
88, E22
E98
Shooting mode
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode
Playback mode
Basic Operations
When Using Shooting Mode
Using the Rotary Multi Selector
When Using Playback Mode
When Displaying Menus
Using Menus the dButton
Shooting menu
Playback menu
Switching Between Tabs
When the Menu Contains Two or More Pages
Selecting Menu Items
For Shooting
Switching the Information on Monitor sbutton
For Playback
Histogram and Framing Grid Displays for Shooting
Using the Viewfinder
Switching the Monitor Display xbutton
Diopter adjustment control
Xbutton
Basics of Shooting and Playback
Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time First Use Only
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
Inserting the Battery Correctly
Correctly, the battery latch will Lock the battery in place
Removing the Battery
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
High Temperature Caution
Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger
AC Power Source
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
Battery Level
Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining
Turn the Camera On
Monitor Display
Power Saving Function Auto Off
Turning the Camera On and 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
Select a Shooting Mode
Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode
See The Monitor A8 for more information
Features That Are Available in Shooting Mode
Select a Shooting Mode
USpecial effects mode A55
Shooting mode
Frame a Picture
Ready the camera
Frame the picture
Digital Zoom
Using the Zoom
Assign side zoom
Digital Zoom and Interpolation
Focus and Shoot
When the digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses
Shutter Aperture speed value
Camera has nine focus areas, and if it does not
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
Viewing Pictures
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
Shooting Features
AAuto Mode
Changing AAuto Mode Settings
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Scene auto selector default setting a
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
View a Description Help Information of Each Scene
Close-up a
Characteristics of Each Scene
Changing Scene Mode Settings
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
JNight landscape
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
YMhSunset
YMfParty/indoor
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises
YMiDusk/dawn
Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes
Focus area selection, and then adjust each setting
YMuFood Use this mode when taking pictures of food
Hue Self-timer
Following settings, press the kbutton to temporarily cancel
YMpPanorama Use this mode for shooting panorama pictures
Viewing Pictures Taken Using Pet Detection
Single One picture is captured at a time
OFF Press the shutter-release button to release the shutter
YMs3D photography
Viewing 3D Photography
Camera cannot record 3D movies
With your TV or monitor to ensure proper use
Using Skin Softening
Shooting Features It may take more time to save images
Skin softening can also be applied to saved images A88
Camera focuses at the center area of the frame
Characteristics of Each Special Effect
Changing Special Effects Mode Settings
Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting
Special Effects Mode Settings
L, mModes Setting the Exposure for Shooting
Adjusting the Aperture Value
Adjusting the Shutter Speed
L, m Modes Setting the Exposure for Shooting
User Setting Mode
Shutter-priority auto E10
Programmed auto E10
Aperture-priority auto E10
Manual E11
Changing j, k, l, m 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
Following settings can be stored in M
Shooting menu
Rotate the mode dial to the desired exposure mode
Saving Settings in M Mode
User Setting Modes
Resetting for User Settings
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Smile timer a
Available Functions
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
Using the Flash Flash Modes
Press the mflash pop-up button to raise the flash
Frame the subject and take a picture
Available Flash Modes
Lowering the Flash
Effective Range of the Flash
Auto with Red-eye Reduction
Flash Mode Setting
Mode selected for the self-timer is displayed
Using the Self-timer
Press the shutter-release button all the way
Set the focus and exposure
Press J n self-timer on the multi selector
Smile Timer Shooting Smiling Faces
Features
Finish shooting
When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes
Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode
See Autofocus A33 for more information Shooting Features
Releasing the Shutter Manually
Using Focus Mode
Press I p focus mode on the multi selector
Choose a focus mode according to the desired scene
Available Focus Modes
Focus Mode Setting
Macro Close-up
Autofocus
Adjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation
List of the Default Settings
Using the Histogram
Exposure Compensation Value
A66 A69 A72 A74 A42
Flash mode Self-timer Focus mode Exposure
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A44
Image Quality Setting
Changing the Image Quality and Image Size
Available Image Quality
Image Size Setting
Available Image Size
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
Metering is reset to Matrix when Active D
White balance is fixed at Auto normal
Exposure bracketing cannot be used when
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Fps or Continuous H 60 fps is selected for
With Subject tracking
M mode, the ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Focusing on Subject
Using the Target Finding AF
Focus area
Focusing on Subject
Using Face Detection
Viewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection
Area mode A61 in j, k, l
Focus Lock
Position the subject at the center of the frame
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
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer
Hdmi mini connector Type C
Playback Features USB/audio/video output connector
Using ViewNX
Installing 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
7m42s Playing Back Movies
Playback mode, press the k button to play a movie
Turn on the camera and display the shooting screen
Recording Movies
Press the bemovie-record button to start movie recording
Press the bemovie-record button again to end recording
Recording Movies
Focusing for Movie Recording
Maximum Movie Length
Functions Available in Movie Recording
Recording HS High Speed Movies
Default setting is dHD 1080pP1920×1080
Changing Movie Recording Settings Movie Menu
Movie options
Speed movies
Adjusting the volume
Press the cplayback button to select playback mode
Playing Back Movies
Press the kbutton to play back a movie
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Using GPS
Starting GPS Data Recording
Default setting is Off
Select On and press the kbutton
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Starting GPS Data Recording
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GPS Reception Indicator
Pictures with Recorded Position Information
GPS reception
Changing the GPS Settings GPS Options Menu
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Log
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General Camera Setup
Setup Menu
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Panorama assist, or 3D photography
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Setup Menu
Reset all
Displayed when the shooting mode is m
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Eye-Fi upload
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File and Folder Names
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Reference Section
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
When the guide showing the shooting point reaches
Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing back
Example of moving the camera
Iicons showing the panorama direction are displayed
Viewing Easy Panorama Scroll
Using Panorama Assist
Select UPanorama assist and press the k button
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
L, m Modes
Rotate the mode dial to j, k or l
Frame the subject and shoot
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Rotate the multi selector to set an aperture value
Manual Mode
Focus and shoot
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E12
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Playing Images in a Sequence
Sequence Display Options
Sequence display
Deleting Images in a Sequence
Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence
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Changing Key Picture in Sequence
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 A34 Mdbutton A13 MkQuick retouch
ESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones
Setting level, and press the kbutton
Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose
Confirm the results
Adjust the effect and press the kbutton
PFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects
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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 A34 Mdbutton A13 MjBlack border
Choose a frame thickness from Thin, Medium or Broad line
Use the multi selector to choose Yes, and press Kbutton
ACrop Creating a Cropped Copy
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Image Size
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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E25
Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print
Printing Pictures
Take pictures
Turn off the camera
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
Turn on the 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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E29
Choose the desired paper size and press the kbutton
Print selection Choose the pictures up to a maximum
Numeral indicating the number of copies to be
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
Editing Movies
Image size E64 of the original movie
Image Quality and Image Size
Shooting Menu j, k, l or m Mode
Picture Control Coolpix Picture Control
Types of Coolpix Picture Control
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Shooting Menu j, k, l or m Mode
View Grid of Coolpix Picture Control
Press the kbutton to set the value
Types of Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust
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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 Controls
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
Metering
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Metering Area
E41
Continuous Shooting
E42
Intvl timer shooting
Them in a single picture
Specified interval E43
Use the multi selector to select XIntvl timer
Interval Timer Shooting
Shooting for the Continuous setting,
Then press the kbutton
Choose the interval between each shot and press the kbutton
E44
Camera returns to shooting screen
ISO Sensitivity
Types of ISO Sensitivity
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E46
Exposure Bracketing
AF Area Mode
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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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Using Subject Tracking
Press the kbutton to cancel the registration of the subject
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Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording
Autofocus Mode
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Choose how the camera focuses
Flash Exp. Comp
Noise Reduction Filter
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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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600 mm, 800 mm and 1000 mm
Playback Menu
APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order
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Playback Menu
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Deleting All Print Orders
Print Date
BSlide Show
Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A13 MbSlide show
Slide show begins
Choose End or Restart
Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A13 MdProtect
Protect
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Image Selection Screen
Follow the procedure described below to select images
Press Hor Ito select on or OFF or the number of copies
Press the kbutton to apply the image selection
FRotate Image
Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A13 MfRotate image
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Rotated Counterclockwise
Recording Voice Memos
EVoice Memo
Playing Voice Memos
Deleting Voice Memos
HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card
Select a copy option and press the k button
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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
E64
HS Movies
E65
Movie Menu
Press the bemovie-record button to start
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS Movie
Recording
Press the bemovie-record button to end recording
HS Movie
E67
15 s Playback Min Slow motion playback No sound
Playback Min Fast motion playback No sound
Option Description ASingle AF
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GPS Setting Menu
GPS Settings
E69
About two minutes are needed to update the A-GPS file
GPS Setting Menu
Updating the A-GPS File
E70
Create Log Record the log of moving information
Press the dbutton MzGPS setting tab A13 MCreate log
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Log recording starts
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Select Save log, and press the kbutton
To Erase Log Data
Log data is saved to a memory card
Check the movement route
View Log
To Erase Log Data
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Welcome Screen
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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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E78
Monitor Settings
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Print Date Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures
Print Date and Print Order
Press the dbutton Mztab A13 MPrint date
Default setting
Camera shake is also compensated when recording movies as
Vibration Reduction
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E81
Motion Detection
Reduction burst in Close-up,Fireworks show, Easy
Panorama in Panorama, Pet portrait
AF Assist
Enable or disable the digital zoom
Digital Zoom
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E83
Assign Side Zoom Control
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
E86
Hdmi and HDMI-CEC
Fn Button
E87
Press the dbutton Mztab A13 MFn button
E88
Charge by Computer
Charge Lamp
E89
Reset File Numbering
Toggle Av/Tv Selection
E90
Blink Warning
Did someone blink? Screen
E91
Filmstrip
E92
Press the dbutton Mztab A13 MFilmstrip
Eye-Fi Upload
Eye-Fi Communication Indicator
E93
Supported Eye-Fi Cards
Reverse Indicators
Reset All
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E95
Setup Menu
GPS Setting Menu
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Auto off E84 Min Hdmi E86
E97
Firmware Version
Others
Displays the current camera firmware version
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File and Folder Names
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Damaged when the cover is closed
Optional Accessories
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Hours
Error Messages
Display Cause/Solution
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E102
Error Messages
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E104
E105
E106
Technical Notes and Index
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 E101 for more information
Problem Cause/Solution
Troubleshooting
BElectronically Controlled Cameras
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Shooting Issues
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F12
F13
Playback Issues
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Specifications
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Nikon Coolpix P510 Digital Camera
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Specifications
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Specifications
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5
Supported Standards
Charging AC Adapter EH-69P
Index
Symbols
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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