Using Skin Softening

When the shutter is released when using A(auto), the camera detects one or more human faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones.

Shooting Features

B Notes About Skin Softening

•It may take more time than usual to save images after shooting.

•Under some shooting conditions, the desired skin softening results may not be achieved, or skin

58	softening may be applied to areas of the image where there are no faces.

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Contents

Reference Manual Trademark Information Page Confirming the Package Contents Read This First About This Manual Iii Other Information IconReference Section, F Technical Notes and Index Information and Precautions Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important Pictures About the Manuals Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Disposing of Data Storage Devices ViiComply with copyright notices 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 Xxiv F10F17 F21 Camera Body MonitorParts of the Camera and Basic Operations Camera Body OperationsLens with protective glass Battery-chamber Multi selector Attaching the Camera Strap Shooting Mode Monitor17, 80, E54 Playback Mode Camera and Basic Operations60, E9 63, E39 Using the Flexible Buttons Shooting mode Flexible buttonPlayback mode Flexible button Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Shooting mode Default settingSelecting Items Press Hor Ito display other To select an item, press Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries Insert the batteriesBefore opening the covers, hold Battery Type Applicable BatteriesRemoving the Batteries Alkaline Batteries Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card Insert a memory cardInserting 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 Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting Clock BatteryImprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Battery level indicator Turn the Camera OnMonitor turns on Exhausted Power Saving Function Auto Off Standby modeTurning the Camera On and Off Basics of Shooting and Playback Camera enters When Using a Tripod Frame a PictureHold the camera steady Frame the picture Using the Zoom Zoom Enabled Basics of Shooting and PlaybackDigital Zoom Digital Zoom and Interpolation Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway A23Press the shutter-release button the rest Way down A23 Shutter-release Button Autofocus FlashTo Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot Press the cshooting/playback mode button Play Back ImagesUse the multi selector to select an image to display Viewing Images Delete Images Press flexible button 2 or 3 to select the deletion methodNErase this picture only Only the current image is deleted 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 Adjust brightness, vividness, and hue Change ColorsPress the multi selector Jor Kto select b Or e Ris displayed if you have adjusted any of the settings Press the shutter-release button to take a picture BAdjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation CAdjusting Vividness SaturationEAdjusting Hue White Balance Decorate Settings DecorateSelect a frame, and then press flexible Button 4 O 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 Change Sounds Press the multi selector Jor Kto select xorThen press H Button sound Press flexible button 4 O to return to shooting Standard sounds Sounds will not be heard Using the Flash Flash Mode SettingAvailable Flash Modes Flash Lamp Using the Self-timer FeaturesPress flexible button 2 j10 s Mis displayed Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Using the Smile Timer Press flexible button 3 YSmileShooting ends Auto Off in Smile Timer Mode When the Self-timer Lamp FlashesReleasing the Shutter Manually Autofocus A24 Changing the Size Image Types Image Size and QualitySmaller size than D Large 10 megapixels Smaller size than E Medium 4 megapixels Default setting Movie bitrate Approx Mbps Small 640×480 Movie TypesMovie type Size pixels Description Large 720p 1280×720 Movie bitrate Approx .7 Mbps Number of Images That Can Be Saved Medium 4 megapixels 3820Small 2 megapixels 7240 Movie AF Default Settings Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Option Descriptions Take a series of pictures A38, Shoot at intervalsElectronic VR Intervals, or Photograph fireworks is Focusing Using Face DetectionShoot at intervals A39 when using Take a series of pictures A38 Focus Lock HalfwayContinue holding down the shutter-release Button halfway and recompose the picture Using Skin Softening Using ViewNX Playback FeaturesPlayback Zoom Thumbnail Display Playback Zoom Image is zoomed Thumbnail Display Features Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu ADecorate2For night scenes Available when a movie is displayed Playback Features FFavoritesAlbum MSlide show Play back images, saved in the internal 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 Using ViewNX Installing ViewNXCompatible Operating Systems Windows Start the installer Mac OS Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive Follow the on-screen instructions to install the softwareDownload the software QuickTime Windows only Connecting the USB Cable Transferring Images to the ComputerChoose how images will be copied to the computer When using Windows Transfer images to the computerClick Start Transfer Viewing Images Terminate the connectionStart ViewNX Starting ViewNX 2 ManuallyPage Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies Playing Back Movies Recording Movies Display the shooting screenPress the bemovie-record button to start recording a movie Press the bemovie-record button again to end recordingPage Maximum Movie Length Functions Available with Movie RecordingLarge 720p 1280×720 Small 640 640×480 Playing Back Movies Press flexible button 2 AViewDeleting movies Adjusting volume Functions Available During PlaybackPaused During playback General Camera Setup General Camera Setup Setup Menu Taking still picturesFormat memory Format card Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TV Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintReference Section Editing Features Editing Still Images Restrictions on Image Editing Original and Edited ImagesAdd a diorama effect Decorate Small picture can be added DChange Colors PHighlight ColorsCyanotype Save images in cyan-blue monochrome Section Decorate Press the multi selector Jor Kto select aFrame, and then press flexible button File and Folder Names E51 Reference Section QSoften Pictures FAdd StarburstsConfirm the effect and press flexible button 4 O WAdd a Fisheye Effect MAdd a Diorama EffectConfirm the effect and press flexible SSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an Image HCrop Creating a Cropped Copy Refine copy compositionPress flexible button 4 h E10 Image Size Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV Set the TV’s input to external video inputE11 E12 If the Images Are Not Displayed on the TV Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print E13Print order option E31 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Check printer settingsTurn off the camera Turn on the printer E14 Turn on the camera E15 Printing Individual Images Press flexible button 3 bCopiesE16 Press flexible button 4 cPaper size Select a paper sizePress flexible button 2 aStart print Printing begins Printing Multiple Images E18To exit the print menu, press the flexible button 1 Q Dpof printing E19Print selection E20 E21 Paper Size Playback Menu FavoritesE22 Adding Images to Albums Press flexible button 2 uAdd to favoritesE23 Adding Images to Albums Playing Back Images in Albums Press flexible button 3 rView favoritesPlay back the images in the selected album E24 Removing Images from Albums Press flexible button 3 sE25 Selected image is removed from the album DPhoto Albums Select an image and then press flexible button 4 OE26 Image Selection Screen E35 Up to 20 images can be selected MSlide Show E27 Press flexible button 2 AStart Slide show beginsEnd the slide show or restart it E28 GChoose by Date E29 DRotate Pictures E30Rotate 90 degrees Counterclockwise Clockwise APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order Press flexible button 2 oSelectE31 Canceling Existing Print Order E32Print Date HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card Select the copy source and destinationSelect the copy method E33 E34 If Memory contains no images. Is Displayed Image Selection Screen E35 EExchange Messages Leave a MessagePress flexible button 2 ILeave a message Press and hold flexible button 2 b E37 Leave a Reply Press flexible button 3 JLeave a replyPress flexible button 2 b E38 Play Recordings Press flexible button 4 KPlay recordingsErase Recordings E39 Erase E40 Welcome Screen E41 Date and Time BrightnessE42 Print Date Imprinting Date and Time E43Print Date and Print Order Electronic VR E44Option Description Camera shake are reduced Format Memory/Format Card Formatting the Internal MemoryFormatting a Memory Card E45 Language E46Hungarian Video Mode Menu BackgroundE47 Reset All Setup MenuE48 Shooting Menu Option Default value Paper size E17, E18 E49Others Battery Type Firmware VersionE50 MLithium FR6/L91 AA-size lithium batteries File and Folder Names E51 E52 Optional Accessories BatteryBattery charger E53 Error Messages E54Format card? Yes E55 Select a memory card with faster write speed Camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon Authorized service representativeE56 Button 3 RResume to resume printing Ink error E57Paper Resume to resume printing E58 Technical Notes and Index Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product CameraDo Not Subject the Product to Strong Shocks Do Not Allow Damp to Enter Inside the Camera Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature Shock and VibrationMaximum Depth Keep away from Strong Magnetic Fields Technical Notes and Index Set the Battery type setting A80, E50 to Coolpix Ni-MH BatteriesSpare Batteries Charging Batteries Battery Terminals Remaining Battery ChargeCold Environment Usage Recycling Memory Cards Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Storage Troubleshooting Power, Display, Settings IssuesCannot operate properly Camera is off Battery exhausted F10 F11 Shooting Issues Characteristics of Digital CamerasF12 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 Symbols IndexF22 F23 80, E42 Power switch/power-on lamp F24Number of exposures remaining Removing images from albums ..... 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