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Reference Section

The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints for using the camera.

Shooting

Taking Pictures With Manual Focus	E2
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back)	E3
Using Panorama Assist	E6
Playback

Playing Images in a Sequence	E8
Editing Still Images	E 10
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)	E 19
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)	E 21
Movies

Editing Movies	E 26
Menu

Quick Menu	E 28
Shooting Menu (A, B, Cor DMode)	E 42
Specialized Menu for E, For N	E 58
Movie and Movie Custom Setting Menus	E58
The Playback Menu	E 60
The Setup Menu	E 68
Additional Information

Error Messages	E 95
File and Folder Names	E 100
Optional Accessories	E 102
Shooting with Remote Control ML-L3	E 104

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Contents

Reference Manual Coolpix P7700 Recommended Features Page Read This First Confirming the Package Contents Iii About This ManualRead This First Other Information Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Information and PrecautionsLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important Pictures Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Disposing of Data Storage Devices Turn off in the event of malfunction For Your SafetyHandle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child Observe caution when handling the battery For Your SafetyVii Do not immerse in or expose to water Viii Interface Cables Modifications Nikon Inc Defects or other reproductive harmWalt Whitman Road Melville, New York Table of Contents Xii Table of Contents 101 Xiii110 Xiv E69 E68E71 E72 Xvi 111 Camera BodyLens E103 Camera Body Tripod socket Battery-chamberParts of the Camera and Main Functions For Shooting Principle Functions of the Controls Control Main Function Display or exit the quick menu W1 function 1 button Assigned function settingDisplay and hide the menu Dmenu button Exposure For Playback Display individual images of a sequence Switch from image thumbnail or zoomed Attaching and Detaching the Lens Cap Attaching the Camera StrapLens Cap Attach the strap at two places See Closing the Monitor and Power A23 for more information Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the MonitorMore Information Display information Switching the Monitor Screen sButtonInformation hidden Display photo information Basic Menu Operations Once the menu is displayed, various settings can be changedPress the dbutton Use the rotary multi selector to select a menu item Basic Menu Operations Switching Among Menu TabsTab Types Tabs 9999 Monitor Screen 114, E89 Eye-Fi communication indicator114, E88 101, E29 Tone level information display1 A9 Monitor ScreenFull-frame display A32 93, E15 11491, E18 Current image number/total Prepare the included Battery Charger MH-24 Preparation 1 Charge the BatteryBasics of Shooting and Playback There is a problem with the battery. Immediately AC Power SupplyUnderstanding Charge Lamp Flashes quickly Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Preparation 2 Insert the BatteryInsert the battery Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Preparation 2 Insert the Battery Removing the BatteryHigh Temperature Caution Insert the memory card Preparation 3 Insert a Memory CardInserting the Memory Card Correctly Formatting a Memory Card Approved Memory Cards Internal Memory and Memory CardsRemoving 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 cameraTurn the Camera On Open the monitor and remove the lens cap Power Saving Function Auto Off Closing the Monitor and PowerTurning 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 TimePress Hor Ito choose the date display order Press the kbutton or K. Year/Month/Day Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting Clock BatteryPress H, I, Jor Kto set date and time, Press the kbutton Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode Select a Shooting ModeSee Monitor Screen A12 for more information Available Shooting Modes Changing the Settings When ShootingFast motion movies, Ten different effects are available Frame a Picture Using a TripodReady the camera Frame the picture Digital Zoom and Interpolation Using the ZoomRotate the zoom control to activate the optical zoom Zoom out AF-assist Illuminator Focus and ShootTo Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot See Focus and Exposure A31 for more information Focus and Shoot Focus and ExposureFocus areas that are in focus up to 9 areas light in green Subject Is Too Close to the Camera Press the cplayback button Play Back ImagesUse the multi selector to view previous or next images Viewing Pictures Delete Unwanted Images Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting ModeDeleting Multiple Images Changing AAuto Mode Settings AAuto ModeShooting Features Changing Scene Mode Settings Scene Mode Shooting Suited to ScenesXScene auto selector default setting a Viewing a Description Help Information of Each Scene Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Characteristics of Each SceneDigital zoom is not available Landscape JNight landscape IDusk/dawn Memory even after the camera is turned off Food Focus mode A62 setting is changed to pmacroShot Selector a Scene Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Automatically See Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama E3 Panorama Pet Portrait Auto Release Viewing Pictures Taken Using Pet DetectionFocus Area Continuous Focus, exposure, and white balance are fixed when Camera focuses on the center of the first frame shot Viewing 3D Photography Using Skin SofteningSkin softening can also be applied to saved images A93 It may take more time to save images Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting Special Effects Mode Applying Effects When Shooting Changing Special Effects Mode Settings Sub-command dial C, DModes Setting the Exposure for ShootingExposure mode Shutter speed A82 Aperture value A49 Auto A50 Dial Manual A50 Adjusted by the main Adjusting the Aperture Value Adjusting the Shutter SpeedFor NUser settings Mode Aperture Value F-number and Zoom BShutter-priority auto AProgrammed autoCAperture-priority auto Manual Changing A, B, C, DModes See Customize command dials A112 for more informationControl Range of the Shutter Speed Saving Settings in E, For NMode Save User Settings Fand NUser Settings Modes Confirmation Screen of User Settings Fand NUser Settings ModesChoose Yes and press the kbutton Resetting for E, Fand N Changing E, For N Mode Settings Self-timer A59/ Smile timer A60/ Remote control Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi SelectorDFocus mode A62 Flash mode A56 GAF area mode Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using the Flash Flash ModesWhen the flash is lowered, the flash mode is fixed at Woff Lower the Kflash pop-up Control to raise the flash Available Flash Modes Lowering the Flash Flash Mode SettingEffective Range of the Built-in Flash Auto with Red-eye Reduction When the shutter is released, the self-timer turns OFF Using the Self-timerSee Self-timer after release A110 for more information Press the shutter-release button all the way Press Jnself-timer on the multi selector Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically Smile TimerN, scene mode Portrait or Night portrait Finish shooting See Autofocus A86 for more information Shooting Features When the Self-timer Lamp FlashesReleasing the Shutter Manually Press Ipfocus mode on the multi selector Using Focus ModeChoose a focus mode according to the desired scene Few seconds even if monitor indicators a 9 are Turned on Available Focus Modes Focus Mode SettingMacro Close-up Autofocus Features Not Available in Combination List of the Default Settings W11 Default settings in scene mode are described below Exposure Compensation Value Adjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationExposure Compensation During Movie Recording Exposure compensation value Quick menu dial mark Quick menu button Available functions differ according to the shooting modeDial Function C, D Position Select xChoose color temp. of White balance Available Quick MenuStandard Features Using the Quick MenuRotate the quick menu dial to select a quick menu Use the multi selector to select a menu item Function C, D,1 Custom Picture Control A71 Metering A71 AF area mode A71 Continuous A71Subject tracking and Target finding AF are not available If Continuous H 120 fps, Continuous H 60 fps, or Options Available in the Shooting MenuAutofocus to Face priority A85, Auto, Manual Center normal, Center wide, Subject tracking or Flash control mode is TTL A71 is set to Matrix or Spot and AF area mode Mm, 200 mm, Current zoom position or Not stored Available Specialized Menu for E, For N Set. This setting is not applied to the setup menu settings Available Image Quality Changing the Image Quality and Image SizeF4000×3000 Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Image Quality SettingCoolpix P7700 NRW RAW Images Recording of NRW RAW and Jpeg Images at the Same Time Available Image Size Image Size Setting Printing Images of Size Number of Exposures Remaining Setting Description Features Not Available in Combination Cannot be set Features Not Available in Combination A71 Operates using the Single AF setting Features Not Available in CombinationPhoto info Virtual horizon is not displayed when shooting When shooting with Target finding AF A75 C, DModes Control Range of the Shutter SpeedISO 40003 to 1/2 s 40003 to 1/4 s 40003 to 2 s Dmode, the ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO During Movie Custom Setting ModeContinuous H 120 fps 4000 to 1/125 s Using the Target Finding AF Focusing on SubjectShooting Focusing on Subject Using Face DetectionViewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection Area mode A71 Frame Subject to be Focused on Using Camera Camera can also focus using manual focus A62, E2Focus Lock Autofocus Speedlights External Flash Unit How to Attach the SpeedlightSpeedlights SB-R200 Speedlights External Flash Unit Use Only Nikon Flash AccessoriesSB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700 or SB-600 SU-800, SB-400 or SB-R200 Speedlights External Flash Unit Operations During Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Operations During Thumbnail Playback and Calendar Display Vignette Available Playback Menus Pictures taken using Easy panorama or 3D photography Follow the procedure described below to select images Using the Screen for Selecting ImagesPress Hor Ito select on or OFF or the number of copies Press the kbutton to apply the image selection Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Installing ViewNX Using ViewNXCompatible Operating Systems Windows Using ViewNX Start the installerFollow the on-screen instructions to install the software Remove the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive When using Windows Connecting the USB CableImport File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK Transferring Images to the Computer Transfer images to the computer Viewing ImagesTerminate the connection Start ViewNX Movies can be recorded using the following 2 modes Rotate the mode dial to eor hRecording Movies 101 102 Focus and Exposure During Movie RecordingRecording Movies 103 104 Changing Movie Mode and Movie Custom Setting Mode SettingsRecording HS High Speed Movies External Microphones 105 Available functions differ according to the movie modeDial position Function Emovie Hmovie 106 107 Shooting mode A108Function Emovie Available Movie Menus Painting default setting, Cross process, Soft108 Playing Back Movies Adjusting the VolumeOperations Available During Movie Playback 109 Self-timer mode Setup Menu110 Panorama assist, or 3D photography 111 Setup MenuIs 1 step Standard rotation 112 113 114 E19 E10E21 E26 Adjust the focus Press the multi selector Ip focus modeWhen Kis pressed, first the camera is focused with Taking Pictures With Manual Focus Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing backSelect VEasy panorama and press the k button WNormal When the guide showing the shooting point reaches Using Easy Panorama Shooting and Playing backExample of Moving the Camera Iicons showing the panorama direction are displayed Viewing Easy Panorama Scroll Select UPanorama assist and press the k button Using Panorama AssistShoot the next picture Press the kbutton again to reselect the direction Using Panorama Assist Press the kbutton when shooting is completedRExposure Lock Indicator Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker Sequence Display Options Playing Images in a SequenceChanging Key Picture in Sequence Sequence display Deleting Images in a Sequence Playback Menu Options Available When Using SequencePlaying Images in a Sequence Editing Still Images Editing FeaturesE10 Original Pictures and Edited Copies Editing Still Images E11Restrictions on Image Editing ID-Lighting Enhancing Brightness and Contrast KQuick Retouch Enhancing Contrast and SaturationE12 Select a picture A32 Mdbutton A10 MkQuick retouch ESkin Softening Softening Skin Tones Setting level, and press the kbuttonPress the multi selector Hor Ito choose Confirm the results and press the kbutton PFilter Effects Applying Digital Filter Effects Adjust the effect and press the kbuttonCheck the effect and press the kbutton E14 JBlack Border Adding a Black Border to Pictures GSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an ImageDesired frame thickness and press the k Button Fnrw RAW Processing Creating Jpeg Images from NRW Images RStraighten Compensating for Picture SlantingE16 E17 Set the NRW RAW processing parametersAn NRW RAW processed Jpeg image is created Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press Kbutton ACrop Creating a Cropped CopyE18 Image Size When connecting using a commercially available Hdmi cable When connecting using the included audio/video cableTurn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV E19 When Nothing Appears on the TV Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TVUsing the TV’s Remote Control Hdmi Device Control E20 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintTurn off the camera Turn on the printer Camera is automatically turned on Printing Individual Images Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintSet the number of copies and paper size Printing starts E23 Printing Multiple ImagesTo exit the print menu, press the dbutton Print all images E24Current print/total number of prints Paper Size E25Printing Pictures See Printing Images of Size 11 A78 for more information Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie Editing MoviesPress Hor Ito choose KChoose end point E26 E27 Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still PictureEditing Movies AImage Quality and Image Size Quick MenuAMovie Options Normal Speed Movies Maximum Movie Length HS Movie eMovie Mode OnlyE29 Quick Menu E30 Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion HS MovieRecording Playback 15 s Min Playback Min E31 SensitivityXiso 80-200,Y ISO 80-400,ZISO 80-800, fixed range E32 E33 CWhite Balance Adjusting Hue Color Temperature Fine Adjustment of White BalanceFour directions are a amber, B blue, G green and M Directions Using the Previously Measured White Balance Value Using Preset ManualItems can also be chosen by rotating the main command dial E35 Choose the range of increment correction Choose the number of pictures to shoot and pressPress the quick menu button or the kbutton E36 Shooting mode Exposure White Color temperature changed for each oneE37 Bracketing Tv Automatically Tv means Time value Exposure Coolpix Picture Control E38 Press Jor Kto choose a value Press Hor Ito highlight the desired settingE39 View Grid of Coolpix Picture Control E40 Types of Quick Adjust and Manual AdjustNeutral and 4 for Vivid Press Jor Kto adjust the saturation Options that Can Be Adjusted in Custom 1 and CustomE41 Contrast, Saturation and a Auto Custom Picture Control Coolpix Custom Picture Control Shooting Menu A, B, Cor DModeCreating Coolpix Custom Picture Controls Kbutton E43 MeteringShooting Menu A, B, Cor DMode Metering Area E44 Continuous Shooting Use the multi selector to select XIntvl timer Interval Timer ShootingShooting for the Continuous setting, and then E45 E46 Choose the interval between each shot and press the kbuttonCamera returns to shooting screen When non-human subjects are AF Area ModeE47 Focus areas up to 9 that Center of the frame E48Take a picture Area E49 Using Subject Tracking E50 Press the kbutton to cancel the registration of the subjectReference Section Digital zoom is not available Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording Autofocus ModeFlash Exp. Comp E51 Built-in ND Filter Noise Reduction FilterE52 Effects of the Built-in ND Filter Active D-Lighting Distortion ControlE53 Active D-Lighting Versus D-Lighting Startup Zoom Position Zoom MemoryE54 Exposure Preview Default setting is OffFocus-coupled Metering E55 E56 Commander Mode E57 Using the Commander ModeOr less Approx .5 m 11.5 ft or less Approx m 16 ft or less Or less Approx .5 m 11.5 ft or less Shooting Mode Movie Custom Setting Only Movie and Movie Custom Setting MenusCustom Picture Control Movie Custom Setting Only Specialized Menu for E, For N Movie and Movie Custom Setting Menus Built-in ND Filter Movie Custom Setting OnlyWind Noise Reduction E59 APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order Playback MenuUse the multi selector to choose Select Images, and press the kbutton Playback Menu E61Deleting All Print Orders Print Date Slide show begins BSlide ShowChoose End or Restart E62 E63 Delete FRotate Image ProtectE64 Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion Recording Voice Memos EVoice MemoPlaying Voice Memos Deleting Voice Memos HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card Press the cbutton Playback mode Mdbutton A10 MhCopySelect a copy option and press the kbutton E66 XChoose Key Picture CSequence Display OptionsE67 Message Memory contains no images E68 Welcome ScreenI3984×2656 or H3000×3000 E69 Time Zone and DateHour minute Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year or Day/Month/Year Choose xTravel destination and press Button Setting the Travel Destination Time ZonePress K Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination Time zone E71 Monitor SettingsBars A12 E72 Print Date Imprinting Date and Time on PicturesPrint Date and Print Order Press the dbutton Mztab A10 MPrint date Vibration Reduction Self-timer After ReleaseE73 ISO Sensitivity Step Value AF AssistE74 Digital Zoom Enable or disable the digital zoomE75 Fixed Aperture Zoom SpeedE76 Adjust the following sound settings Sound SettingsRecord Orientation E77 Rotate Tall Auto Off SettingAuto Off E78 Language Format Memory/Format CardFormatting the Internal Memory Formatting Memory Cards Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV TV SettingsExternal Mic Sensitivity E80 Command Dial Rotation Customize Command DialsMulti Selector Right Press E81 AE/AF Lock Button Delete Button OptionsE82 E83 Fn1 + Shutter ButtonShoot with ISO sensitivity set to Auto Monochrome Preset manual menus Fn1 + Command Dial/Fn1 + Selector DialE84 Fn2 Button Fn1 Guide DisplayE85 Registering into My Menu Customize My MenuChoose the menu item to be registered and press the kbutton E86 GPS Options Reset File NumberingE87 Recording GPS Data on Pictures GPS Reception IndicatorE88 Pictures with Recorded Position Information Select Disable where wireless devices are prohibited Eye-Fi Communication IndicatorEye-Fi Upload E89 Reverse Indicators MF Distance Indicator UnitsYou can switch the flash to be used Flash Control E91 Reset All E92 Setup MenuQuick Menu Shooting Menu E93 E94 Firmware VersionOthers Displays the current camera firmware version Display Cause/Solution Error MessagesE95 Yes Backup the data to a computer before formatting Error MessagesE96 Format card? E97 E98 E99 E100 File and Folder Names File and Folder Names E101 E102 Optional AccessoriesME88 Filter Attaching AC Adapter EH-5b and Power Connector EP-5ALens Hood E103 Press Jnself-timer on the rotary multi selector Shooting with Remote Control ML-L3E104 E105 Shooting with Remote Control ML-L3 E106 Specifications Troubleshooting Caring for the ProductsCaring for the Camera Index Power, Display, Settings Issues TroubleshootingSee Error Messages E95 for more information Problem Cause/Solution Troubleshooting Shooting Issues When the scene mode is set to Easy panorama Available Selected in special effects mode111 Setup menu No sound when 111 Not light Area position or scene mode Fill flash When the noise reduction function is in operationCorrected On shooting conditions Results are not as Playback Issues Printer to select paper size Paper size with Cannot selectWith the printer Technical Notes and Index Camera Caring for the Products F10 BatteryCaring for the Products F11 Battery Charger F12 Memory Cards Caring for the Camera CleaningStorage F13 F14 SpecificationsNikon Coolpix P7700 Digital Camera F15 Specifications F16 Battery Charger MH-24 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14Specifications Supported Standards F18 AVC Patent Portfolio License Battery charger 16 Battery level indicator SymbolsIndex Numerics F20 Framing grid 12, 110, E71 F21 Rscn E100 F22 F23 F24 F25 FX2G0111