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User’s Manual Trademark Information Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback Auto Mode Turn off in the Event Malfunction For Your SafetyDo not Disassemble Handle the Camera Strap with Care Observe caution when handling batteries For Your SafetyIii Use appropriate cables Observe caution when using the flashHandle moving parts with care CD-ROMs Interface Cables Modifications Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries Table of Contents Viii Table of Contents Table of Contents 102 About This Manual Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Information and PrecautionsLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important Pictures Disposing of Data Storage Devices Information and Precautions Camera Body Parts of the CameraAttaching the Camera Strap Lens cover closed Thumbnail playback Parts of the Camera Shooting Monitor117 103 Differs according to the selected movie option Playback XButton Basic OperationsWith Shooting Basic Operations With PlaybackMonitor on Picture and photo info Displayed Monitor on Picture and shooting data Displayed see below Align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial Mode Dial With Menu Screens Multi Selector Press kor the multi selector DButton Help Displays Supported Batteries Inserting BatteriesTurning On and Off the Camera Battery Type Additional Precautions Regarding BatteriesAuto Power-Off in Shooting Mode Standby Mode Replacing Batteries Press the power switch to turn on the camera Setting Display Language, Date and TimePress the multi selector Hor Ito choose Yes, and press k Press k Changing the Date and Time Edit the date Inserting Memory Cards Battery-chamber/memory card slot coverConfirm that the camera is off and open Insert the memory card Removing Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchInserting Memory Cards Formatting Memory Cards Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto ModeBattery Level Number of Exposures Remaining Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode Indicators Displayed in AAuto ModeAvailable Functions in AAuto Mode Vibration Reduction Using the Zoom Using the Electronic ViewfinderFrame a Picture Ready the camera Frame a Picture Digital ZoomMaximum zoom ratio without interpolation Optical zoom Press the shutter-release button halfway Focus and ShootPress the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Shutter-release Button During Recording Focus and ShootAutofocus Focus Lock Viewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures Playback ModeDeleting Pictures Press c Viewing and Deleting Pictures Playback ModePressing cto Turn On the Camera Viewing Pictures Setting the Flash Mode Using the FlashPress mflash mode Flash menu is displayed in the monitor Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled W Using the FlashFlash Indicator Flash Mode Setting Press nself-timer Shooting with the Self-timerUse the multi selector to choose 10s or 2s and press k Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway Setting the Focus Mode Choosing a Focus ModePress pfocus mode Macro Close-up Mode Press kto finalize the exposure Compensation setting Press the multi selector Hor Ito adjust ExposureExposure Compensation Press oexposure compensation Mode Dial Scenes Scene ModeScene Menu Scenes Image Quality and Image Size BPortrait, cLandscape, and eNight Portrait Modes Shooting in Scene ModesOther Scene Modes Scene Mode Settings FeaturesIcons Used for Descriptions Portrait V1 n Off2 p a o 0.02 h Auto2 ENight portrait Off Other settings can be selected JNight landscape Off Other settings can be selected IDusk/dawnHSunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises 264 × 2,448. This rate is maintained for up to 4 pictures SportsN Off p a o 0.0* h Off N Off1 p A2 o 0.01 h Off N Off p B o 0.0 h Off MFireworks showW1 n Off1 p A2 o 0.01 h Auto1 Use the multi selector to choose the direction and press k Shooting Pictures for a Panorama Take the first picture Press kwhen shooting is completedTake the second picture Rotate the mode dial to B Shooting in High-Sensitivity Shooting ModeOptions Available in High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode Frame the subject and take Picture Noise Reduction Programmed Auto Mode Press the multi selector Kto activate the aperture setting Manual ModeShutter speed Underexposed Functions Available in M Manual Mode Manual ModePress kto apply the settings Fast shutter speed 1/1,000 s Slow shutter speed 1/30 s Exposure Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Thumbnail Playback Mode Display Portion visible in the monitor Switch to Switch to full Press k Frame playback Crop pictureTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Use Description Zoom Press gi Press fh Zoom out Picture Editing Editing PicturesRestrictions on Picture Editing Original Pictures and Edited Copies Use the multi selector to choose D-Lightingand press k Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-LightingChoose OK and press k Editing Pictures Press d Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press k Creating a Cropped Copy Crop Use the multi selector to choose Small pic. and press k Resizing Pictures Small PictureChoose the desired copy size and press k Choose Yes and press k Recording Voice Memos Voice Memos Recording and PlaybackPlaying Voice Memos Deleting Voice Memos Changing Movie Settings Rotate the mode dial to DRecording Movies Recording Movies Selecting Movie Options Movie MenuMovie menu offers the options shown below Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length and Frames Setting for Electronic VR Autofocus ModeElectronic VR Deleting Movie Files Movie Playback Length of recording that can be made will be displayed Making Voice RecordingsSee Operations During Recording A59 for more information Making Voice Recordings Operations During Recording Operations During Playback Playing Voice RecordingsPress k No sound file. Message Copying Voice RecordingsCopying starts Turn off the camera Connecting to a TVTune the television to the video channel Hold down cto turn on the camera Before Connecting the Camera Connecting to a ComputerInstalling the Software Operating Systems Compatible with Coolpix P60 Connecting the USB Cable Connecting to a ComputerTransferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer Turn on the camera Disconnect the camera when transfer is complete Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loadingFor Users of Windows 2000 Professional Start Transfer button Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker Using Standard OS Operations to Open Image/Sound Files Printing Pictures Connecting to a PrinterTurn camera off and disconnect USB cable Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera and PrinterCheck printer settings Turn on the printer Choose Copies and press k Printing Pictures One at a TimeChoose the number of copies up to nine Choose Paper size and press k Printing Multiple Pictures Dpof printing and press k Choose Print selection , Print all images orPrint all images Current print Total number of prints Paper Size Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Press din playback modeChoose Select images and press k Choose the pictures and number of copies up to nine of each Deleting All Print Orders Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetDate Imprint Choose Done and press kto complete the print order and exit Image quality1 A76 Shooting Options The Shooting Menu QImage Quality Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity MenuShooting Options The Shooting Menu Image quality is shown by an icon A6 Image size is shown by an icon A6 RImage Size Number of Exposures Remaining Optimize Image FOptimize Image Customizing Image Enhancement Options Custom Default setting is AutoContrast Control contrast BWhite Balance Flash Mode Choose Measure Preset ManualFrame the reference object Press kto measure the white balance value Eiso Sensitivity Auto default setting Metering Spot Center-weightedChoose how the camera meters exposure Metering Area Multi-shot Continuous GAF Area Mode Shooting with Face-Priority Face-Priority IAutofocus ModeChoose how the camera focuses JFlash Exp. Comp Flash mode Restrictions on Camera SettingsSelf-timer Optimize image Displaying the Playback Menu Playback Options The Playback MenuPlayback menu contains the following options Display the playback menu by pressing cand pressing d Press the multi selector Jor Kto choose Selecting Multiple PicturesDesired picture Press Hor Ito select on or OFF or Use the multi selector to choose Start and press k BSlide ShowSlide show begins Choose End or Restart Protect DeleteDelete selected pictures or all pictures Select a copy option and press k CopyMemory contains no images. Message Setup menu contains the following options Basic Camera Setup The Setup MenuMonitor settings A102 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Displaying the Setup MenuRotate the mode dial to z Menus CWelcome Screen None default setting Welcome screen is not displayedDisplays a welcome screen Select an image Date Setting Travel Destination Time ZoneUse the multi selector to choose Time zone and press k Choose x and press k Press the multi selector K Clock BatteryChoose the travel destination time zone and press k WHome Time Zone Time Zones A17 101UTC + Location 102 EMonitor SettingsPhoto Info 103 FDate ImprintDate Imprint and Print Set 104 Date CounterSample date counter time stamps are shown below Choose Number of days , Years and days , or Yrs Enable or disable AF-assist illumination Using Electronic VR with MoviesGVibration Reduction HAF Assist Use this setting to control digital zoom operation ISound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings UDigital Zoom Format Memory/mFormat Card KAuto OffFormatting the Internal Memory Formatting a Memory Card PReset All OVideo ModeLanguage 108 Movie Menu 109Shooting Menu 110 Setup MenuOthers RFirmware Version SBattery Type111 View the current camera firmware version Approved Memory Cards Optional Accessories112 113 Image/Sound File and Folder NamesDscn 0001 . JPG 114 Caring for the Camera Caring for the Camera 115Batteries Storage Cleaning116 Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals 117 Error Messages 118 Error Messages3264×2176 or G 3264×1836 119 120 Display, Settings and Power Supply Troubleshooting121 Even when Date imprint is TroubleshootingElectronically Controlled Cameras 122 123 Continuous Sports scene mode or l MuseumContinuous Portrait or e Night portrait scene 124 125 When I 3264×2176 or G 3264×1836 is 126 SpecificationsNikon Coolpix P60 Digital Camera 127 Specifications Supported Standards Specifications128 Index Symbols129 Index 130Dusk/dawn i Electronic viewfinder 5, 22 Electronic VR Multi selector 5, 11 Museum l 131 Zoom buttons 5, 22, 31, 57, 60, 69 Zoom indicatorDeleting 53 playing 53 recording 6MMA2311-03

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