Scene Mode, Mode Dial Scenes, Scene Menu Scenes

Shooting Suited for the Scene

Scene Mode

Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene type. Some scene types can be selected using only the mode dial, while others can easily be selected from the scene menu.

Mode Dial Scenes

bPortrait

cLandscape

eNight portrait

Scene Menu Scenes

f Party/indoor	d Sports	o Backlight

g Beach/snow	k Close-up	p Panorama assist

h Sunset	l Museum	EVoice recording*

i Dusk/dawn	m Fireworks show

j Night landscape	n Copy

* See “Voice Recordings” (A58).

DImage Quality and Image Size

When dis pressed in a scene mode, the scene menu is displayed and the Image quality (A76) and Image size (A77) settings can be adjusted. Changes made to these settings apply to all shooting modes.

Shooting Suited for the Scene

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Olympia P60 manual Scene Mode, Mode Dial Scenes, Scene Menu Scenes, Image Quality and Image Size

Contents

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 For Your Safety Observe caution when handling batteriesIii 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 Basic Operations XButtonWith 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 Inserting Batteries Supported 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 Shooting in Scene Modes BPortrait, cLandscape, and eNight Portrait 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 MFireworks show N Off p B o 0.0 h OffW1 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 Press kwhen shooting is completed Take the first pictureTake 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 Manual Mode Functions Available in M 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 Autofocus Mode Setting for Electronic VRElectronic VR Deleting Movie Files Movie Playback Making Voice Recordings Length of recording that can be made will be displayedSee Operations During Recording A59 for more information Making Voice Recordings Operations During Recording Playing Voice Recordings Operations During PlaybackPress k Copying Voice Recordings No sound file. MessageCopying 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 Connecting to a Printer Printing PicturesTurn 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 Choose Print selection , Print all images or Dpof printing and press kPrint 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 Default setting is Auto Customizing Image Enhancement Options CustomContrast 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 IAutofocus Mode Face-PriorityChoose 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 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 Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Displaying 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 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 101 Time Zones A17UTC + Location EMonitor Settings 102Photo Info FDate Imprint 103Date 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 108 109 Movie MenuShooting Menu Setup Menu 110Others RFirmware Version SBattery Type111 View the current camera firmware version Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards112 Image/Sound File and Folder Names 113Dscn 0001 . JPG 114 Caring for the Camera 115 Caring for the CameraBatteries Storage Cleaning116 Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals 117 Error Messages Error Messages 1183264×2176 or G 3264×1836 119 120 Troubleshooting Display, Settings and Power Supply121 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 Specifications 126Nikon Coolpix P60 Digital Camera 127 Specifications Specifications Supported Standards128 Symbols Index129 Index 130Dusk/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