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Contents

Reference Manual Trademark Information Page Confirming the Package Contents Read This First About This Manual Iii Reference Section, F Technical Notes and Index Other InformationIcon Life-Long Learning Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Before Taking Important Pictures About the Manuals Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Comply with copyright notices Disposing of Data Storage DevicesVii For Your Safety Do not use the camera in the presence of flammable gas Observe caution when handling batteries Keep out of reach of children Introduction Use appropriate cables Xii Modifications Xiii Interface Cables Xiv Following apply only to users in European countries Important Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation Xvi camera or result in camera malfunction Before Using the Camera Underwater Xvii Cleaning After Using the Camera Underwater Xviii Xix Introduction Xxi BClearing the fogging Table of Contents Xxiii F17 XxivF10 F21 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Camera BodyMonitor Lens with protective glass Camera BodyOperations Battery-chamber Multi selector Attaching the Camera Strap 17, 80, E54 Shooting ModeMonitor 60, E9 Playback ModeCamera and Basic Operations 63, E39 Playback mode Using the Flexible ButtonsShooting mode Flexible button Flexible button Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Selecting Items Shooting modeDefault setting Press Hor Ito display other To select an item, press Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time Basics of Shooting and Playback Before opening the covers, hold Preparation 1 Insert the BatteriesInsert the batteries Removing the Batteries Battery TypeApplicable Batteries Alkaline Batteries Inserting a Memory Card Preparation 2 Insert a Memory CardInsert a memory card Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place Removing the Memory Card Formatting a Memory Card Internal Memory and Memory Cards Approved Memory Cards Press the power switch to turn on the camera Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time Use flexible buttons 2 to 4 to select the date format Press flexible button 4 O Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time SettingClock Battery Monitor turns on Battery level indicatorTurn the Camera On Exhausted Turning the Camera On and Off Power Saving Function Auto OffStandby mode Basics of Shooting and Playback Camera enters Hold the camera steady When Using a TripodFrame a Picture Frame the picture Digital Zoom Using the ZoomZoom Enabled Basics of Shooting and Playback Digital Zoom and Interpolation Press the shutter-release button the rest Way down A23 Focus and ShootPress the shutter-release button halfway A23 Shutter-release Button To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot AutofocusFlash Use the multi selector to select an image to display Press the cshooting/playback mode buttonPlay Back Images Viewing Images NErase this picture only Only the current image is deleted Delete ImagesPress flexible button 2 or 3 to select the deletion method Selecting which images you want to delete Press the multi selector Jor KtoPage Shooting Features Change Colors Decorate AAuto Mode Shutter speed are increased to reduce blurring Changing AAuto Mode Settings Single AF Press the multi selector Jor Kto select b Adjust brightness, vividness, and hueChange Colors Or e Ris displayed if you have adjusted any of the settings Press the shutter-release button to take a picture EAdjusting Hue White Balance BAdjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationCAdjusting Vividness Saturation Select a frame, and then press flexible Button 4 O Decorate SettingsDecorate Frame the subject and take a picture Changing Scene Mode Settings Choose a Style Shooting Suited to Scenes Characteristics of Each Scene Page Shooting Features Shooting Features PHighlight colors KPhotograph fireworks Then press H Change SoundsPress the multi selector Jor Kto select xor Button sound Press flexible button 4 O to return to shooting Standard sounds Sounds will not be heard Available Flash Modes Using the FlashFlash Mode Setting Flash Lamp Press flexible button 2 j10 s Using the Self-timerFeatures Mis displayed Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Shooting ends Using the Smile TimerPress flexible button 3 YSmile Releasing the Shutter Manually Auto Off in Smile Timer ModeWhen the Self-timer Lamp Flashes Autofocus A24 Smaller size than D Large 10 megapixels Changing the SizeImage Types Image Size and Quality Smaller size than E Medium 4 megapixels Movie type Size pixels Description Large 720p 1280×720 Default setting Movie bitrate Approx Mbps Small 640×480Movie Types Movie bitrate Approx .7 Mbps Small 2 megapixels 7240 Number of Images That Can Be SavedMedium 4 megapixels 3820 Movie AF Default Settings Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Electronic VR Option Descriptions Take a series of picturesA38, Shoot at intervals Intervals, or Photograph fireworks is Shoot at intervals A39 when using FocusingUsing Face Detection Take a series of pictures A38 Continue holding down the shutter-release Focus LockHalfway Button halfway and recompose the picture Using Skin Softening Playback Zoom Thumbnail Display Using ViewNXPlayback Features Playback Zoom Image is zoomed Thumbnail Display For night scenes Features Available in Playback Mode Playback MenuADecorate2 Album MSlide show Play back images, saved in the internal Available when a movie is displayed Playback FeaturesFFavorites An automated slide show GChoose by date Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer USB/audio/video output connector How to open the coverPage Compatible Operating Systems Using ViewNXInstalling ViewNX Windows Start the installer Mac OS Download the software Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM driveFollow the on-screen instructions to install the software QuickTime Windows only Choose how images will be copied to the computer Connecting the USB CableTransferring Images to the Computer Click Start Transfer When using WindowsTransfer images to the computer Start ViewNX Viewing ImagesTerminate the connection Starting ViewNX 2 ManuallyPage Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies Playing Back Movies Press the bemovie-record button to start recording a movie Recording MoviesDisplay the shooting screen Press the bemovie-record button again to end recordingPage Large 720p 1280×720 Maximum Movie LengthFunctions Available with Movie Recording Small 640 640×480 Deleting movies Playing Back MoviesPress flexible button 2 AView Paused Adjusting volumeFunctions Available During Playback During playback General Camera Setup General Camera Setup Format memory Setup MenuTaking still pictures Format card Reference Section Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TVConnecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print Editing Features Editing Still Images Add a diorama effect Decorate Restrictions on Image EditingOriginal and Edited Images Small picture can be added Cyanotype Save images in cyan-blue monochrome DChange ColorsPHighlight Colors Section Frame, and then press flexible button DecoratePress the multi selector Jor Kto select a File and Folder Names E51 Reference Section Confirm the effect and press flexible button 4 O QSoften PicturesFAdd Starbursts Confirm the effect and press flexible WAdd a Fisheye EffectMAdd a Diorama Effect SSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an Image Press flexible button 4 h HCrop Creating a Cropped CopyRefine copy composition E10 Image Size E11 Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TVSet the TV’s input to external video input E12 If the Images Are Not Displayed on the TV Print order option E31 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintE13 Turn off the camera Turn on the printer Connecting the Camera to a PrinterCheck printer settings E14 Turn on the camera E15 E16 Printing Individual ImagesPress flexible button 3 bCopies Press flexible button 2 aStart print Press flexible button 4 cPaper sizeSelect a paper size Printing begins To exit the print menu, press the flexible button 1 Q Printing Multiple ImagesE18 Print selection Dpof printingE19 E20 E21 Paper Size E22 Playback MenuFavorites E23 Adding Images to AlbumsPress flexible button 2 uAdd to favorites Adding Images to Albums Play back the images in the selected album Playing Back Images in AlbumsPress flexible button 3 rView favorites E24 E25 Removing Images from AlbumsPress flexible button 3 s Selected image is removed from the album E26 DPhoto AlbumsSelect an image and then press flexible button 4 O Image Selection Screen E35 Up to 20 images can be selected MSlide Show E27 End the slide show or restart it Press flexible button 2 AStartSlide show begins E28 GChoose by Date E29 Rotate 90 degrees DRotate PicturesE30 Counterclockwise Clockwise E31 APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print OrderPress flexible button 2 oSelect Print Date Canceling Existing Print OrderE32 Select the copy method HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory CardSelect the copy source and destination E33 E34 If Memory contains no images. Is Displayed Image Selection Screen E35 Press flexible button 2 ILeave a message EExchange MessagesLeave a Message Press and hold flexible button 2 b E37 Press flexible button 2 b Leave a ReplyPress flexible button 3 JLeave a reply E38 Erase Recordings Play RecordingsPress flexible button 4 KPlay recordings E39 Erase E40 Welcome Screen E41 E42 Date and TimeBrightness Print Date and Print Order Print Date Imprinting Date and TimeE43 Option Description Electronic VRE44 Camera shake are reduced Formatting a Memory Card Format Memory/Format CardFormatting the Internal Memory E45 Hungarian LanguageE46 E47 Video ModeMenu Background E48 Reset AllSetup Menu Shooting Menu Others Option Default value Paper size E17, E18E49 E50 Battery TypeFirmware Version MLithium FR6/L91 AA-size lithium batteries File and Folder Names E51 E52 Battery charger Optional AccessoriesBattery E53 Format card? Error MessagesE54 Yes E55 Select a memory card with faster write speed E56 Camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or NikonAuthorized service representative Paper Button 3 RResume to resume printing Ink errorE57 Resume to resume printing E58 Technical Notes and Index Technical Notes and Index Do Not Subject the Product to Strong Shocks Caring for the ProductCamera Do Not Allow Damp to Enter Inside the Camera Maximum Depth Avoid Sudden Changes in TemperatureShock and Vibration Keep away from Strong Magnetic Fields Technical Notes and Index Spare Batteries Set the Battery type setting A80, E50 to Coolpix Ni-MHBatteries Charging Batteries Cold Environment Usage Battery TerminalsRemaining Battery Charge Recycling Memory Cards Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Storage Cannot operate properly Camera is off Battery exhausted TroubleshootingPower, Display, Settings Issues F10 F11 F12 Shooting IssuesCharacteristics of Digital Cameras Ups F13 Playback Issues F14 Using View favorites F15 F16 Specifications F17 F18 Choose a style is set to Photograph fireworks F19 Specifications F20 Supported Standards F21 F22 SymbolsIndex F23 80, E42 Number of exposures remaining Power switch/power-on lampF24 Removing images from albums ..... 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