Shooting Options The Shooting Menu, 105 | Optima Batteries P90

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

The shooting menu of A, B, C, D, E and F modes contain the following options.

q	Image quality*	A 107
	Choose the image quality (compression ratio) of recorded pictures.

r	Image size*	A108
	Choose the image size of recorded pictures.

F	Optimize image	A111
	Change the settings for optimizing images according to the shooting scene or your
	preferences.

B	White balance	A114
	Match white balance to the light source.

E	ISO sensitivity	A116
	Control the camera’s sensitivity to light.

G	Metering	A117
	Choose how the camera meters exposure.

C	Continuous	A118
	Change settings for Continuous (continuous shooting) and BSS (Best Shot Selector).

H	Auto bracketing	A121
	Vary exposure over a sequence of pictures.

G	AF area mode	A122
	Choose where the camera focuses.

I	Autofocus mode	A125
	Choose how the camera focuses.

J	Flash exp. comp.	A125
	Adjust flash level.

M	Noise reduction	A126
	Reduce noise in pictures shot at slow shutter speeds.

Q	Distortion control	A126
	Correct the distortion.

J	Active D-Lighting	A70
	Prevent loss of detail in highlights and shadows when shooting images.

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

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Optima Batteries P90 manual Shooting Options The Shooting Menu, 105, Image quality A107

Contents

User’s Manual Trademark Information Page Turn off in the event of malfunction For Your SafetyDo not disassemble Handle the camera strap with care For Your Safety Observe caution when handling the batteryIii Use appropriate cables Observe caution when using the flashHandle moving parts with care CD-ROMs Interface Cables ModificationsNikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York Tel Following apply only to users in European countries Table of Contents Viii Table of Contents 105 126 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 Parts of the Camera Camera BodyBuilt-in flash raised Parts of the Camera 3 4 16 17 Changing the Angle of the Monitor Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Raising and Lowering the Built-in FlashPress the mflash pop-up button to raise the built-in flash Lens Cap Shooting Monitor Playback 132156 Mode Dial Align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dialBasic Operations For Shooting Command DialFor Playback Basic Operations For the Menu Screen Multi Selector DButton Switching Between Tabs Help Displays Diopter Adjustment of Electronic ViewfinderXmonitor Button Monitor Display information Sdisplay ButtonFraming grids1 Information hidden Connect the power cable in the order Charging the Battery Charging the Battery Remove the battery and unplug the charger Open the battery-chamber/memory card Slot cover Inserting the BatteryInsert the battery Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Inserting the Battery Removing the BatteryAuto Power Off while in Shooting Mode Standby Mode Turning On and Off the Camera Press the power switch to turn on the camera Setting Display Language, Date and TimeButton Choose Yes and press the kbutton Edit the date Setting Display Language, Date and TimeCheck that the lens cap is removed, and press the kbutton Changing the Date and Time Removing Memory Cards Inserting Memory CardsInsert the memory card Inserting the Memory Card Correctly Formatting a Memory Card Write Protect Switch Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode Battery LevelNumber of Exposures Remaining Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode Indicators Displayed in AAuto ModeFunctions Available in AAuto Mode Vibration Reduction Frame a Picture Using the Electronic ViewfinderReady the camera Frame the picture Digital Zoom Using the ZoomFrame a Picture Digital Zoom and Interpolation Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfwayPress the shutter-release button the rest of the way down During Recording Focus and ShootAutofocus Focus Lock Viewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures Playback ModeDeleting Pictures Press the cbutton Deleting the Last Picture Taken While in Shooting Mode Options Available in Playback ModePressing the cButton to Turn on the Camera Viewing Pictures Using the Flash Press mflash mode Setting the Flash ModeUsing the Flash Press the mflash pop-up button Flash Indicator Flash Mode SettingRed-eye Reduction Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer Press nself-timerFrame the picture and press Shutter-release button halfway Focus Modes Available in Each Shooting Mode Using Focus ModeFocus Mode Setting Autofocus Press pfocus mode Setting the Focus ModeUsing Focus Mode Macro Close-up Press pfocus mode to display the focus menu Using Manual FocusPress Hor Ion the multi selector to adjust the focus Press the kbutton to check the field of view Exposure Compensation Press Hor Ion the multi selector to adjust the exposurePress oexposure compensation Press the shutter-release button to take the picture Setting the Scene Mode Shooting in Scene ModeRotate the mode dial to y Press the dbutton to display the scene menu screen, choose Features Shooting in Scene ModeIcons Used for Descriptions Off*2 Party/indoorCamera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame Beach/snow SunsetDusk/dawn Night landscape Self-timer is available Other settings can be selected Off Copy Shooting in Scene Mode Use this mode to take pictures of food Taking Pictures in Food ModeAF area mode is set to Manual A122 Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose white balance White Balance Setting in Food Mode Shoot the first picture Taking Pictures for a PanoramaShoot the second picture Picture taken will be displayed in 1/3 of the monitor Rexposure lock Indicator Press the kbutton when shooting is completedPanorama Assist Panorama Maker Auto mode Portrait a Landscape a Rotate the mode dial toNight landscape a Close-up a Backlight A46 Focusing in Scene Auto Selector Mode Flash Mode in Scene Auto Selector ModeFunctions Restricted in Scene Auto Selector Mode Press the shutter-release button fully Using Smile Timer/Blink ProofModes Point the camera at the subject Using Smile Timer/Blink Proof Face Priority and Smiling Face Detection FeaturesFunctions Restricted in Smile Timer/Blink Proof Mode Rotate the mode dial to dsport Continuous Shooting in Sport Continuous ModePress the dbutton and choose a Continuous shooting type Shooting in Sport Continuous Mode Sport Continuous Menu Pre-shooting Cache Sport Continuous MenuPress down halfway Number of frames C, Dmodes Shutter Speed and Aperture C, Dmodes Flexible Program AProgrammed Auto Mode BShutter-Priority Auto Mode BShutter-Priority Auto ModeFocus and shoot Set the shutter speed and shoot pictures Rotate the mode dial to C Aperture-Priority Auto ModeCAperture-Priority Auto Mode Set the aperture value and shoot pictures Rotate the mode dial to D DManual ModeAperture setting Shutter speed value between Second and 8 seconds DManual Mode Rotate the command dial to choose an aperture value Basic Settings Using E, FUser Setting ModeBackup battery Shooting menu Rotate the mode dial to the desired exposure mode Save the Settings in Eor FChange to a frequently used setting Press the dbutton Using E, FUser Setting Mode Resetting Saved Settings Choose the destination to reset and press the kbuttonSaved settings have been reset Active D-Lighting Rotate the mode dial to A, B, Cor DLighting with the multi selector and press the kbutton Choose the amount of enhancement and press the kbutton From 4 9 16 Calendar display Thumbnails Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Calendar displayIcons on the Thumbnails Print-set icon Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Pictures Taken Using the Face-Priority FunctionGuide at lower right shows which portion is enlarged Pictures are zoomed Editing Pictures Restrictions on Picture EditingOriginal Pictures and Edited Copies Editing Pictures Using Quick Retouch Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-Lighting Refine copy composition Creating a Cropped Copy CropImage Size Crop the picture in its current tall portrait orientation Button Resizing Pictures Small Picture Adding Black Frame on Pictures Black Border Black BorderNew copy with a black frame is created Recording Voice Memos Voice Memos Recording and PlaybackPlaying Voice Memos Deleting Voice Memos Changing Movie Settings Recording MoviesShooting Movies Selecting Movie Options Movie MenuMovie menu offers the options shown below Set to D Movie MdMDMovie menu MMovie options Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode IAutofocus ModeMovie Menu Maximum Movie Length WElectronic VR Enable or disable electronic VR for movie recordingTime-Lapse Movies Choose y Time-lapse moviePand press the kbutton Camera returns to shooting mode Time-Lapse MovieChoose from 30 s, 1 min, 5 min, 10 min, 30 min and 60 min Deleting Movie Files Movie Playback Press Jor Kto choose kon the operation Making Voice RecordingsPanel, and press the kbutton to start Recording Length of recording that can be made will be displayed Making Voice Recordings Operations During Recording Selected sound file will be played back Press Jor Kon the multi selector to choose l Deleting Sound Files Operations During PlaybackPlaying Voice Recordings Choose a copy option and press the kbutton Copying Voice RecordingsSelect a copy option and press the kbutton Choose the data to be copied Turn off the camera Connecting to a TVTune the television to the video channel Hold down the cbutton to turn on the camera Before Connecting the Camera Connecting to a ComputerInstalling the Software Compatible Operating Systems 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 loadingStart Transfer button Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable Using a Card Reader Using the Computer to Open Image/Sound FilesPanorama Creation with Panorama Maker Printing Pictures Connecting to a Printer Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera and PrinterCheck printer settings Turn off the camera Turn on the printer Choose Copies and press the kbutton Printing Pictures One at a TimeChoose the desired paper size and press the kbutton Choose the number of copies up to nine Printing starts Printing Multiple Pictures100 Print menu is displayed Print selection 101Print, choose Start print and press the k Button Print all images 102 Paper SizeCurrent print/total number of prints Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Press the dbutton in playback modeChoose the pictures up to a maximum 103 Creating a Dpof Print Order Print Set Deleting All Print OrdersDate imprint Shooting Options The Shooting Menu 105Image quality A107 106 Displaying the Shooting MenuShooting Options The Shooting Menu Functions that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously 107 Image Quality Image size 1083264×2448 or D 2592×1944 Number of Exposures Remaining 109 Printing Images of Size 110 Optimize Image 111Optimize Image Customizing Image Enhancement Options Custom 112Contrast Control contrast 113 Shooting in Black-and-White Black-and-whiteImage sharpening , and Monochrome filter W + Color Flash Mode White Balance114 Choose Measure Preset ManualFrame the reference object Press the kbutton to measure the white balance value ISO Sensitivity 116Fixed range auto 117 MeteringIs known as Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure Metering Area 118 Continuous Interval Timer Shooting 11930 s 600 images Min 300 images Min 60 images Min 30 images 120 121 Auto Bracketing±0.3 ±0.7 122 AF-Area ModeFace priority Camera automatically detects and focuses on a Focus area 123 Shooting with Face Priority 124 Flash Exp. Comp Autofocus Mode125 Choose how the camera focuses Noise Reduction Distortion Control126 Flash mode Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously127 128 3968×2232 and H 2992×2992Auto bracketing Displaying the Playback Menu Playback Options The Playback Menu129 Playback menu contains the following options Press the multi selector Jor Kto choose Selecting PicturesDesired picture 130 Use the multi selector to choose Start Slide ShowSlide show begins Choose End or Restart Protect Delete132 Delete selected or all pictures Hide Image Rotate Image133 Rotate Counterclockwise 134 CopyMemory contains no images. Message Press the dbutton McPlayback menu A129 MhCopy Setup menu contains the following options Basic Camera Setup The Setup MenuMonitor settings A141 135 Press the dbutton to display the menu screen Displaying the Setup MenuPress Jon the multi selector Press Kor the kbutton None default setting Welcome screen is not displayed Press the dbutton Mz Setup menu A135 MWelcome screenWelcome Screen 137 Date Setting the Travel Destination Time ZoneUse the multi selector to choose Time zone Choose x Travel destination and press the kbutton Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination time zone Press K139 Home Time Zone Time Zones A20 140 Change the settings for the options below Monitor SettingsPress the dbutton Mz Setup menu A135 MMonitor settings 141 Date Imprint Press the dbutton Mz Setup menu A135 MDate imprint142 Date Imprint and Print Set On default setting Press the dbutton Mz Setup menu A135 MVibration reductionVibration Reduction 143 Press the dbutton Mz Setup menu A135 MMotion detection Motion Detection144 Enable or disable digital zoom Enable or disable AF-assist illuminationAF Assist Digital Zoom Adjust the following sound settings Sound SettingsCanceling Standby Mode Auto Off Formatting the Internal Memory Format Memory/Format CardFormatting a Memory Card 147 Adjust settings for connection to TV Choose Ntsc or PAL Video ModeLanguage 148 Press the dbutton Mz Setup menu A135 MBlink warning Blink Warning149 150 Operating the Did someone blink? Screen 151 Reset All Shooting Menu 152 Setup menu Date A138, Language A148 and Video mode A148 Setup Menu153 Others Firmware Version Reset file numbering154 View the current camera firmware version Approved Memory Cards Optional Accessories155 Chamber/memory card slot cover 156 File and Folder Names 157 158 Caring for the Camera Battery 159Caring for the Camera Cleaning 160Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals 161 Storage Error Messages Display Description Solution162 163 Description Solution 164 Error Messages 165 Display, Settings and Power Supply TroubleshootingProblem Cause/Solution 166 Troubleshooting 167Electronically Controlled Cameras Bracketing 168 169 When Multi-shot 16 is selected for Continuous Underexposed 170 171 Continuous H 169 setting Specifications 172Nikon Coolpix P90 Digital Camera Specifications 173Continuous H Battery Charger MH-61 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5Specifications 174 175 Supported Standards Symbols Index176 177 178 179 FX9B0111