User’s Manual
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Basic Photography and Playback Auto Mode
Introduction First Steps
Do not Disassemble
For Your Safety
Turn off in the Event Malfunction
Handle the Camera Strap with Care
Observe caution when handling batteries
For Your Safety
Iii
Handle moving parts with care
Observe caution when using the flash
Use appropriate cables
CD-ROMs
Modifications
Interface Cables
Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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About This Manual
Life-Long Learning
Information and Precautions
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Before Taking Important Pictures
Information and Precautions
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Attaching the Camera Strap
Parts of the Camera
Camera Body
Lens cover closed
Parts of the Camera
Thumbnail playback
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Monitor
Shooting
103
Playback
Differs according to the selected movie option
XButton
Basic Operations
With Shooting
Monitor on Picture and photo info Displayed
With Playback
Basic Operations
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
Supported Batteries
Inserting Batteries
Turning On and Off the Camera
Auto Power-Off in Shooting Mode Standby Mode
Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries
Battery Type
Replacing Batteries
Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose Yes, and press k
Setting Display Language, Date and Time
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Press k
Edit the date
Changing the Date and Time
Confirm that the camera is off and open
Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Inserting Memory Cards
Insert the memory card
Inserting Memory Cards
Write Protect Switch
Removing Memory Cards
Formatting Memory Cards
Battery Level
Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode
Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining
Number of Exposures Remaining
Available Functions in AAuto Mode
Indicators Displayed in AAuto Mode
Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode
Vibration Reduction
Frame a Picture
Using the Electronic Viewfinder
Using the Zoom
Ready the camera
Maximum zoom ratio without interpolation
Digital Zoom
Frame a Picture
Optical zoom
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down
Focus and Shoot
Press the shutter-release button halfway
Shutter-release Button
Autofocus
Focus and Shoot
During Recording
Focus Lock
Deleting Pictures
Viewing Pictures Playback Mode
Viewing and Deleting Pictures
Press c
Pressing cto Turn On the Camera
Playback Mode
Viewing and Deleting Pictures
Viewing Pictures
Press mflash mode
Using the Flash
Setting the Flash Mode
Flash menu is displayed in the monitor
Flash Indicator
Using the Flash
Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled W
Flash Mode Setting
Use the multi selector to choose 10s or 2s and press k
Shooting with the Self-timer
Press nself-timer
Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway
Press pfocus mode
Choosing a Focus Mode
Setting the Focus Mode
Macro Close-up Mode
Exposure Compensation
Press the multi selector Hor Ito adjust Exposure
Press kto finalize the exposure Compensation setting
Press oexposure compensation
Scene Menu Scenes
Scene Mode
Mode Dial Scenes
Image Quality and Image Size
BPortrait, cLandscape, and eNight Portrait Modes
Shooting in Scene Modes
Other Scene Modes
Icons Used for Descriptions
Features
Scene Mode Settings
Portrait
ENight portrait
V1 n Off2 p a o 0.02 h Auto2
HSunset
Off Other settings can be selected IDusk/dawn
Off Other settings can be selected JNight landscape
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises
N Off p a o 0.0* h Off
Sports
264 × 2,448. This rate is maintained for up to 4 pictures
N Off1 p A2 o 0.01 h Off
N Off p B o 0.0 h Off
MFireworks show
W1 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
Take the first picture
Press kwhen shooting is completed
Take the second picture
Options Available in High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode
Shooting in High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode
Rotate the mode dial to B
Frame the subject and take Picture
Programmed Auto Mode
Noise Reduction
Shutter speed
Manual Mode
Press the multi selector Kto activate the aperture setting
Underexposed
Functions Available in M Manual Mode
Manual Mode
Press 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
Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom
Switch to full Press k Frame playback Crop picture
Portion visible in the monitor Switch to
Use Description Zoom Press gi Press fh Zoom out
Restrictions on Picture Editing
Editing Pictures
Picture Editing
Original Pictures and Edited Copies
Choose OK and press k
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-Lighting
Use the multi selector to choose D-Lightingand press k
Editing Pictures
Creating a Cropped Copy Crop
Press d Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press k
Choose the desired copy size and press k
Resizing Pictures Small Picture
Use the multi selector to choose Small pic. and press k
Choose Yes and press k
Playing Voice Memos
Voice Memos Recording and Playback
Recording Voice Memos
Deleting Voice Memos
Recording Movies
Rotate the mode dial to D
Changing Movie Settings
Recording Movies
Movie menu offers the options shown below
Movie Menu
Selecting Movie Options
Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length and Frames
Setting for Electronic VR
Autofocus Mode
Electronic VR
Movie Playback
Deleting Movie Files
Length of recording that can be made will be displayed
Making Voice Recordings
See Operations During Recording A59 for more information
Operations During Recording
Making Voice Recordings
Operations During Playback
Playing Voice Recordings
Press k
No sound file. Message
Copying Voice Recordings
Copying starts
Tune the television to the video channel
Connecting to a TV
Turn off the camera
Hold down cto turn on the camera
Installing the Software
Connecting to a Computer
Before Connecting the Camera
Operating Systems Compatible with Coolpix P60
Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer
Connecting to a Computer
Connecting the USB Cable
Turn on the camera
For Users of Windows 2000 Professional
Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading
Disconnect the camera when transfer is complete
Start Transfer button
Using Standard OS Operations to Open Image/Sound Files
Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker
Printing Pictures
Connecting to a Printer
Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable
Check printer settings
Connecting the Camera and Printer
Connecting to a Printer
Turn on the printer
Choose the number of copies up to nine
Printing Pictures One at a Time
Choose Copies and press k
Choose Paper size and press k
Printing Multiple Pictures
Dpof printing and press k
Choose Print selection , Print all images or
Print all images
Paper Size
Current print Total number of prints
Choose Select images and press k
Press din playback mode
Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set
Choose the pictures and number of copies up to nine of each
Date Imprint
Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set
Deleting All Print Orders
Choose Done and press kto complete the print order and exit
Shooting Options The Shooting Menu
Image quality1 A76
Shooting Options The Shooting Menu
Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu
QImage Quality
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
Customizing Image Enhancement Options Custom
Default setting is Auto
Contrast Control contrast
Flash Mode
BWhite Balance
Frame the reference object
Preset Manual
Choose Measure
Press kto measure the white balance value
Auto default setting
Eiso Sensitivity
Choose how the camera meters exposure
Spot Center-weighted
Metering
Metering Area
Continuous
Multi-shot
GAF Area Mode
Shooting with Face-Priority
Face-Priority
IAutofocus Mode
Choose how the camera focuses
JFlash Exp. Comp
Self-timer
Restrictions on Camera Settings
Flash mode
Optimize image
Playback menu contains the following options
Playback Options The Playback Menu
Displaying the Playback Menu
Display the playback menu by pressing cand pressing d
Desired picture
Selecting Multiple Pictures
Press the multi selector Jor Kto choose
Press Hor Ito select on or OFF or
Slide show begins
BSlide Show
Use the multi selector to choose Start and press k
Choose End or Restart
Protect
Delete
Delete selected pictures or all pictures
Select a copy option and press k
Copy
Memory contains no images. Message
Setup menu contains the following options
Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu
Monitor settings A102
Rotate the mode dial to z
Displaying the Setup Menu
Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu
Menus
CWelcome Screen
None default setting Welcome screen is not displayed
Displays a welcome screen Select an image
Use the multi selector to choose Time zone and press k
Setting Travel Destination Time Zone
Date
Choose x and press k
Choose the travel destination time zone and press k
Clock Battery
Press the multi selector K
WHome Time Zone
Time Zones A17
101
UTC + Location
102
EMonitor Settings
Photo Info
103
FDate Imprint
Date Imprint and Print Set
Sample date counter time stamps are shown below
Date Counter
104
Choose Number of days , Years and days , or Yrs
GVibration Reduction
Using Electronic VR with Movies
Enable or disable AF-assist illumination
HAF Assist
Adjust the following sound settings
ISound Settings
Use this setting to control digital zoom operation
UDigital Zoom
Formatting the Internal Memory
KAuto Off
Format Memory/mFormat Card
Formatting a Memory Card
Language
OVideo Mode
PReset All
108
Movie Menu
109
Shooting Menu
110
Setup Menu
Others
111
SBattery Type
RFirmware Version
View the current camera firmware version
Approved Memory Cards
Optional Accessories
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Image/Sound File and Folder Names
Dscn 0001 . JPG
Caring for the Camera
114
Caring for the Camera
115
Batteries
116
Cleaning
Storage
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals
Error Messages
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Error Messages
3264×2176 or G 3264×1836
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Display, Settings and Power Supply
Troubleshooting
121
Electronically Controlled Cameras
Troubleshooting
Even when Date imprint is
122
Continuous
Continuous Sports scene mode or l Museum
123
Portrait or e Night portrait scene
124
When I 3264×2176 or G 3264×1836 is
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Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P60 Digital Camera
Specifications
127
Supported Standards
Specifications
128
Index
Symbols
129
Dusk/dawn i Electronic viewfinder 5, 22 Electronic VR
130
Index
Multi selector 5, 11 Museum l
131
Zoom buttons 5, 22, 31, 57, 60, 69 Zoom indicator
Deleting 53 playing 53 recording
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