User’s Manual
Trademark Information
Introduction First Steps
Basic Photography and Playback Auto Mode
Handle the Camera Strap with Care
For Your Safety
Turn off in the Event Malfunction
Do not Disassemble
Iii
For Your Safety
Observe caution when handling batteries
CD-ROMs
Observe caution when using the flash
Use appropriate cables
Handle moving parts with care
Interface Cables
Modifications
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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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About This Manual
Before Taking Important Pictures
Information and Precautions
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Life-Long Learning
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Information and Precautions
Lens cover closed
Parts of the Camera
Camera Body
Attaching the Camera Strap
Thumbnail playback
Parts of the Camera
103
Monitor
Shooting
117
Differs according to the selected movie option
Playback
With Shooting
Basic Operations
XButton
Monitor on Picture and shooting data Displayed see below
With Playback
Basic Operations
Monitor on Picture and photo info Displayed
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
Turning On and Off the Camera
Inserting Batteries
Supported Batteries
Replacing Batteries
Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries
Battery Type
Auto Power-Off in Shooting Mode Standby Mode
Press k
Setting Display Language, Date and Time
Press the power switch to turn on the camera
Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose Yes, and press k
Changing the Date and Time
Edit the date
Insert the memory card
Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Inserting Memory Cards
Confirm that the camera is off and open
Formatting Memory Cards
Write Protect Switch
Removing Memory Cards
Inserting Memory Cards
Number of Exposures Remaining
Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode
Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining
Battery Level
Vibration Reduction
Indicators Displayed in AAuto Mode
Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode
Available Functions in AAuto Mode
Ready the camera
Using the Electronic Viewfinder
Using the Zoom
Frame a Picture
Optical zoom
Digital Zoom
Frame a Picture
Maximum zoom ratio without interpolation
Shutter-release Button
Focus and Shoot
Press the shutter-release button halfway
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down
Focus Lock
Focus and Shoot
During Recording
Autofocus
Press c
Viewing Pictures Playback Mode
Viewing and Deleting Pictures
Deleting Pictures
Viewing Pictures
Playback Mode
Viewing and Deleting Pictures
Pressing cto Turn On the Camera
Flash menu is displayed in the monitor
Using the Flash
Setting the Flash Mode
Press mflash mode
Flash Mode Setting
Using the Flash
Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled W
Flash Indicator
Frame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway
Shooting with the Self-timer
Press nself-timer
Use the multi selector to choose 10s or 2s and press k
Macro Close-up Mode
Choosing a Focus Mode
Setting the Focus Mode
Press pfocus mode
Press oexposure compensation
Press the multi selector Hor Ito adjust Exposure
Press kto finalize the exposure Compensation setting
Exposure Compensation
Image Quality and Image Size
Scene Mode
Mode Dial Scenes
Scene Menu Scenes
Other Scene Modes
Shooting in Scene Modes
BPortrait, cLandscape, and eNight Portrait Modes
Portrait
Features
Scene Mode Settings
Icons Used for Descriptions
V1 n Off2 p a o 0.02 h Auto2
ENight portrait
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises
Off Other settings can be selected IDusk/dawn
Off Other settings can be selected JNight landscape
HSunset
N Off1 p A2 o 0.01 h Off
Sports
264 × 2,448. This rate is maintained for up to 4 pictures
N Off p a o 0.0* h Off
W1 n Off1 p A2 o 0.01 h Auto1
MFireworks show
N Off p B o 0.0 h Off
Use the multi selector to choose the direction and press k
Shooting Pictures for a Panorama
Take the second picture
Press kwhen shooting is completed
Take the first picture
Frame the subject and take Picture
Shooting in High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode
Rotate the mode dial to B
Options Available in High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode
Noise Reduction
Programmed Auto Mode
Underexposed
Manual Mode
Press the multi selector Kto activate the aperture setting
Shutter speed
Press kto apply the settings
Manual Mode
Functions Available in M Manual Mode
Fast shutter speed 1/1,000 s Slow shutter speed 1/30 s
Exposure
Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback
Thumbnail Playback Mode Display
Use Description Zoom Press gi Press fh Zoom out
Switch to full Press k Frame playback Crop picture
Portion visible in the monitor Switch to
Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom
Original Pictures and Edited Copies
Editing Pictures
Picture Editing
Restrictions on Picture Editing
Editing Pictures
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-Lighting
Use the multi selector to choose D-Lightingand press k
Choose OK and press k
Press d Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press k
Creating a Cropped Copy Crop
Choose Yes and press k
Resizing Pictures Small Picture
Use the multi selector to choose Small pic. and press k
Choose the desired copy size and press k
Deleting Voice Memos
Voice Memos Recording and Playback
Recording Voice Memos
Playing Voice Memos
Recording Movies
Rotate the mode dial to D
Changing Movie Settings
Recording Movies
Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length and Frames
Movie Menu
Selecting Movie Options
Movie menu offers the options shown below
Electronic VR
Autofocus Mode
Setting for Electronic VR
Deleting Movie Files
Movie Playback
See Operations During Recording A59 for more information
Making Voice Recordings
Length of recording that can be made will be displayed
Making Voice Recordings
Operations During Recording
Press k
Playing Voice Recordings
Operations During Playback
Copying starts
Copying Voice Recordings
No sound file. Message
Hold down cto turn on the camera
Connecting to a TV
Turn off the camera
Tune the television to the video channel
Operating Systems Compatible with Coolpix P60
Connecting to a Computer
Before Connecting the Camera
Installing the Software
Turn on the camera
Connecting to a Computer
Connecting the USB Cable
Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer
Start Transfer button
Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading
Disconnect the camera when transfer is complete
For Users of Windows 2000 Professional
Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker
Using Standard OS Operations to Open Image/Sound Files
Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable
Connecting to a Printer
Printing Pictures
Turn on the printer
Connecting the Camera and Printer
Connecting to a Printer
Check printer settings
Choose Paper size and press k
Printing Pictures One at a Time
Choose Copies and press k
Choose the number of copies up to nine
Printing Multiple Pictures
Print all images
Choose Print selection , Print all images or
Dpof printing and press k
Current print Total number of prints
Paper Size
Choose the pictures and number of copies up to nine of each
Press din playback mode
Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set
Choose Select images and press k
Choose Done and press kto complete the print order and exit
Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set
Deleting All Print Orders
Date Imprint
Image quality1 A76
Shooting Options The Shooting Menu
Image quality is shown by an icon A6
Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu
QImage Quality
Shooting Options The Shooting Menu
Image size is shown by an icon A6
RImage Size
Number of Exposures Remaining
Optimize Image
FOptimize Image
Contrast Control contrast
Default setting is Auto
Customizing Image Enhancement Options Custom
BWhite Balance
Flash Mode
Press kto measure the white balance value
Preset Manual
Choose Measure
Frame the reference object
Eiso Sensitivity
Auto default setting
Metering Area
Spot Center-weighted
Metering
Choose how the camera meters exposure
Multi-shot
Continuous
GAF Area Mode
Shooting with Face-Priority
Choose how the camera focuses
IAutofocus Mode
Face-Priority
JFlash Exp. Comp
Optimize image
Restrictions on Camera Settings
Flash mode
Self-timer
Display the playback menu by pressing cand pressing d
Playback Options The Playback Menu
Displaying the Playback Menu
Playback menu contains the following options
Press Hor Ito select on or OFF or
Selecting Multiple Pictures
Press the multi selector Jor Kto choose
Desired picture
Choose End or Restart
BSlide Show
Use the multi selector to choose Start and press k
Slide show begins
Delete selected pictures or all pictures
Delete
Protect
Memory contains no images. Message
Copy
Select a copy option and press k
Monitor settings A102
Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu
Setup menu contains the following options
Menus
Displaying the Setup Menu
Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu
Rotate the mode dial to z
Displays a welcome screen Select an image
None default setting Welcome screen is not displayed
CWelcome Screen
Choose x and press k
Setting Travel Destination Time Zone
Date
Use the multi selector to choose Time zone and press k
WHome Time Zone
Clock Battery
Press the multi selector K
Choose the travel destination time zone and press k
UTC + Location
101
Time Zones A17
Photo Info
EMonitor Settings
102
Date Imprint and Print Set
FDate Imprint
103
Choose Number of days , Years and days , or Yrs
Date Counter
104
Sample date counter time stamps are shown below
HAF Assist
Using Electronic VR with Movies
Enable or disable AF-assist illumination
GVibration Reduction
UDigital Zoom
ISound Settings
Use this setting to control digital zoom operation
Adjust the following sound settings
Formatting a Memory Card
KAuto Off
Format Memory/mFormat Card
Formatting the Internal Memory
108
OVideo Mode
PReset All
Language
Shooting Menu
109
Movie Menu
Others
Setup Menu
110
View the current camera firmware version
SBattery Type
RFirmware Version
111
112
Optional Accessories
Approved Memory Cards
Dscn 0001 . JPG
Image/Sound File and Folder Names
113
114
Caring for the Camera
Batteries
115
Caring for the Camera
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals
Cleaning
Storage
116
117
Error Messages
3264×2176 or G 3264×1836
Error Messages
118
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120
121
Troubleshooting
Display, Settings and Power Supply
122
Troubleshooting
Even when Date imprint is
Electronically Controlled Cameras
Portrait or e Night portrait scene
Continuous Sports scene mode or l Museum
123
Continuous
124
125
When I 3264×2176 or G 3264×1836 is
Nikon Coolpix P60 Digital Camera
Specifications
126
127
Specifications
128
Specifications
Supported Standards
129
Symbols
Index
Multi selector 5, 11 Museum l
130
Index
Dusk/dawn i Electronic viewfinder 5, 22 Electronic VR
Deleting 53 playing 53 recording
Zoom buttons 5, 22, 31, 57, 60, 69 Zoom indicator
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