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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu	96
Displaying the Setup Menu	97
a Menus	97
c Welcome Screen	98
d Date	99
e Monitor Settings	102
f Date Imprint	103
g Vibration Reduction	105
h AF Assist	105
u Digital Zoom	106
i Sound Settings	106
k Auto Off	107
l Format Memory/m Format Card	107
n Language	108
o Video Mode	108
p Reset All	108
s Battery Type	111
r Firmware Version	111
Technical Notes	112
Optional Accessories	112
Approved Memory Cards	112
Image/Sound File and Folder Names	113
Caring for the Camera	114
Cleaning	116
Storage	116
Error Messages	117
Troubleshooting	121
Specifications	126
Supported Standards	128
Index	129

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User’s Manual Trademark Information Basic Photography and Playback Auto Mode Introduction First Steps For Your Safety Turn off in the Event MalfunctionDo not Disassemble Handle the Camera Strap with Care For Your Safety Observe caution when handling batteriesIii Observe caution when using the flash Use appropriate cablesHandle moving parts with care CD-ROMs Modifications Interface Cables Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries Table of Contents Table of Contents Viii Table of Contents 102 About This Manual Information and Precautions Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important Pictures Information and Precautions Disposing of Data Storage Devices Parts of the Camera Camera BodyAttaching the Camera Strap Lens cover closed Parts of the Camera Thumbnail playback Monitor Shooting117 103 Playback Differs according to the selected movie option Basic Operations XButtonWith Shooting With Playback Basic OperationsMonitor on Picture and photo info Displayed Monitor on Picture and shooting data Displayed see below Mode Dial Align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial Multi Selector With Menu Screens DButton Press kor the multi selector Help Displays Inserting Batteries Supported BatteriesTurning On and Off the Camera Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries Battery TypeAuto Power-Off in Shooting Mode Standby Mode Replacing Batteries Setting Display Language, Date and Time Press the power switch to turn on the cameraPress the multi selector Hor Ito choose Yes, and press k Press k Edit the date Changing the Date and Time Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Inserting Memory CardsConfirm that the camera is off and open Insert the memory card Write Protect Switch Removing Memory CardsInserting Memory Cards Formatting Memory Cards Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode Check the battery level and number of exposures remainingBattery Level Number of Exposures Remaining Indicators Displayed in AAuto Mode Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto ModeAvailable Functions in AAuto Mode Vibration Reduction Using the Electronic Viewfinder Using the ZoomFrame a Picture Ready the camera Digital Zoom Frame a PictureMaximum zoom ratio without interpolation Optical zoom Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfwayPress the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Shutter-release Button Focus and Shoot During RecordingAutofocus Focus Lock Viewing Pictures Playback Mode Viewing and Deleting PicturesDeleting Pictures Press c Playback Mode Viewing and Deleting PicturesPressing cto Turn On the Camera Viewing Pictures Using the Flash Setting the Flash ModePress mflash mode Flash menu is displayed in the monitor Using the Flash Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled WFlash Indicator Flash Mode Setting Shooting with the Self-timer Press nself-timerUse the multi selector to choose 10s or 2s and press k Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway Choosing a Focus Mode Setting the Focus ModePress pfocus mode Macro Close-up Mode Press the multi selector Hor Ito adjust Exposure Press kto finalize the exposure Compensation settingExposure Compensation Press oexposure compensation Scene Mode Mode Dial ScenesScene Menu Scenes Image Quality and Image Size Shooting in Scene Modes BPortrait, cLandscape, and eNight Portrait ModesOther Scene Modes Features Scene Mode SettingsIcons Used for Descriptions Portrait ENight portrait V1 n Off2 p a o 0.02 h Auto2 Off Other settings can be selected IDusk/dawn Off Other settings can be selected JNight landscapeHSunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises Sports 264 × 2,448. This rate is maintained for up to 4 picturesN Off p a o 0.0* h Off N Off1 p A2 o 0.01 h Off MFireworks show N Off p B o 0.0 h OffW1 n Off1 p A2 o 0.01 h Auto1 Shooting Pictures for a Panorama Use the multi selector to choose the direction and press k Press kwhen shooting is completed Take the first pictureTake the second picture Shooting in High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode Rotate the mode dial to BOptions Available in High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode Frame the subject and take Picture Programmed Auto Mode Noise Reduction Manual Mode Press the multi selector Kto activate the aperture settingShutter speed Underexposed Manual Mode Functions Available in M Manual ModePress kto apply the settings Exposure Fast shutter speed 1/1,000 s Slow shutter speed 1/30 s Thumbnail Playback Mode Display Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Switch to full Press k Frame playback Crop picture Portion visible in the monitor Switch toTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Use Description Zoom Press gi Press fh Zoom out Editing Pictures Picture EditingRestrictions on Picture Editing Original Pictures and Edited Copies Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-Lighting Use the multi selector to choose D-Lightingand press kChoose OK and press k Editing Pictures Creating a Cropped Copy Crop Press d Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press k Resizing Pictures Small Picture Use the multi selector to choose Small pic. and press kChoose the desired copy size and press k Choose Yes and press k Voice Memos Recording and Playback Recording Voice MemosPlaying Voice Memos Deleting Voice Memos Rotate the mode dial to D Changing Movie SettingsRecording Movies Recording Movies Movie Menu Selecting Movie OptionsMovie menu offers the options shown below Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length and Frames Autofocus Mode Setting for Electronic VRElectronic VR Movie Playback Deleting Movie Files Making Voice Recordings Length of recording that can be made will be displayedSee Operations During Recording A59 for more information Operations During Recording Making Voice Recordings Playing Voice Recordings Operations During PlaybackPress k Copying Voice Recordings No sound file. MessageCopying starts Connecting to a TV Turn off the cameraTune the television to the video channel Hold down cto turn on the camera Connecting to a Computer Before Connecting the CameraInstalling the Software Operating Systems Compatible with Coolpix P60 Connecting to a Computer Connecting the USB CableTransferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer Turn on the camera Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading Disconnect the camera when transfer is completeFor Users of Windows 2000 Professional Start Transfer button Using Standard OS Operations to Open Image/Sound Files Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker Connecting to a Printer Printing PicturesTurn camera off and disconnect USB cable Connecting the Camera and Printer Connecting to a PrinterCheck printer settings Turn on the printer Printing Pictures One at a Time Choose Copies and press kChoose the number of copies up to nine Choose Paper size and press k Printing Multiple Pictures Choose Print selection , Print all images or Dpof printing and press kPrint all images Paper Size Current print Total number of prints Press din playback mode Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetChoose Select images and press k Choose the pictures and number of copies up to nine of each Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Deleting All Print OrdersDate Imprint Choose Done and press kto complete the print order and exit Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Image quality1 A76 Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu QImage QualityShooting Options The Shooting Menu Image quality is shown by an icon A6 RImage Size Image size is shown by an icon A6 Number of Exposures Remaining FOptimize Image Optimize Image Default setting is Auto Customizing Image Enhancement Options CustomContrast Control contrast Flash Mode BWhite Balance Preset Manual Choose MeasureFrame the reference object Press kto measure the white balance value Auto default setting Eiso Sensitivity Spot Center-weighted MeteringChoose how the camera meters exposure Metering Area Continuous Multi-shot GAF Area Mode Shooting with Face-Priority IAutofocus Mode Face-PriorityChoose how the camera focuses JFlash Exp. Comp Restrictions on Camera Settings Flash modeSelf-timer Optimize image Playback Options The Playback Menu Displaying the Playback MenuPlayback menu contains the following options Display the playback menu by pressing cand pressing d Selecting Multiple Pictures Press the multi selector Jor Kto chooseDesired picture Press Hor Ito select on or OFF or BSlide Show Use the multi selector to choose Start and press kSlide show begins Choose End or Restart Delete ProtectDelete selected pictures or all pictures Copy Select a copy option and press kMemory contains no images. Message Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Setup menu contains the following optionsMonitor settings A102 Displaying the Setup Menu Basic Camera Setup The Setup MenuRotate the mode dial to z Menus None default setting Welcome screen is not displayed CWelcome ScreenDisplays a welcome screen Select an image Setting Travel Destination Time Zone DateUse the multi selector to choose Time zone and press k Choose x and press k Clock Battery Press the multi selector KChoose the travel destination time zone and press k WHome Time Zone 101 Time Zones A17UTC + Location EMonitor Settings 102Photo Info FDate Imprint 103Date Imprint and Print Set Date Counter 104Sample date counter time stamps are shown below Choose Number of days , Years and days , or Yrs Using Electronic VR with Movies Enable or disable AF-assist illuminationGVibration Reduction HAF Assist ISound Settings Use this setting to control digital zoom operationAdjust the following sound settings UDigital Zoom KAuto Off Format Memory/mFormat CardFormatting the Internal Memory Formatting a Memory Card OVideo Mode PReset AllLanguage 108 109 Movie MenuShooting Menu Setup Menu 110Others SBattery Type RFirmware Version111 View the current camera firmware version Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards112 Image/Sound File and Folder Names 113Dscn 0001 . JPG Caring for the Camera 114 115 Caring for the CameraBatteries Cleaning Storage116 Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Error Messages 117 Error Messages 1183264×2176 or G 3264×1836 119 120 Troubleshooting Display, Settings and Power Supply121 Troubleshooting Even when Date imprint isElectronically Controlled Cameras 122 Continuous Sports scene mode or l Museum 123Continuous Portrait or e Night portrait scene 124 When I 3264×2176 or G 3264×1836 is 125 Specifications 126Nikon Coolpix P60 Digital Camera Specifications 127 Specifications Supported Standards128 Symbols Index129 130 IndexDusk/dawn i Electronic viewfinder 5, 22 Electronic VR Multi selector 5, 11 Museum l Zoom buttons 5, 22, 31, 57, 60, 69 Zoom indicator 131Deleting 53 playing 53 recording 6MMA2311-03

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