WElectronic VR, Time-Lapse Movies | Optima Batteries P90 instruction

The Movie Menu

wElectronic VR

Set to D (Movie) MdMD(Movie menu) MElectronic VR

Enable or disable electronic VR for movie recording.

Option	Description
wOn	Reduce the effects of camera shake in all movie modes except
(default setting)	Time-lapse movieP.
k Off	Electronic VR is not enabled.

At settings other than Off, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A8).

DVibration Reduction for Time-Lapse Movies

To enable or disable vibration reduction while shooting in Time-lapse movieP mode, use the Vibration reduction setting (A143) in the setup menu (A135).

Time-Lapse Movies

Record flowers opening or butterflies emerging from cocoons (A82).

Movies

1Use the multi selector to choose Movie

options from the movie menu and press the kbutton.

•Choose the D tab when the movie menu is not displayed (A13).

Movie

Movie options

Autofocus mode

Electronic VR

2Choose y Time-lapse moviePand press the kbutton.

Movie options

TV movie 640 TV movie 640

Small size 320

Time-lapse movie

Sepia movie 320 B&W movie 320

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Optima Batteries P90 manual WElectronic VR, Time-Lapse Movies, Choose y Time-lapse moviePand press the kbutton

Contents

User’s Manual Trademark Information Page For Your Safety Turn off in the event of malfunctionDo not disassemble Handle the camera strap with care For Your Safety Observe caution when handling the batteryIii Observe caution when using the flash Use appropriate cablesHandle moving parts with care CD-ROMs Modifications Interface CablesNikon Inc Walt Whitman Road Melville, New York Tel Following apply only to users in European countries Table of Contents Table of Contents Viii 105 126 About This Manual Information and Precautions Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesLife-Long Learning Before Taking Important Pictures Information and Precautions Disposing of Data Storage Devices Parts of the Camera Camera BodyBuilt-in flash raised 3 4 16 17 Parts of the Camera Changing the Angle of the Monitor Raising and Lowering the Built-in Flash Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens CapPress the mflash pop-up button to raise the built-in flash Lens Cap Monitor Shooting Playback 132156 Mode Dial Align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dialBasic Operations Command Dial For ShootingFor Playback Basic Operations Multi Selector For the Menu Screen Switching Between Tabs DButton Diopter Adjustment of Electronic Viewfinder Help DisplaysXmonitor Button Monitor Sdisplay Button Display informationFraming grids1 Information hidden Charging the Battery Connect the power cable in the order Remove the battery and unplug the charger Charging the Battery Inserting the Battery Open the battery-chamber/memory card Slot coverInsert the battery Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Removing the Battery Inserting the BatteryAuto Power Off while in Shooting Mode Standby Mode Turning On and Off the Camera Setting Display Language, Date and Time Press the power switch to turn on the cameraButton Choose Yes and press the kbutton Setting Display Language, Date and Time Edit the dateCheck that the lens cap is removed, and press the kbutton Changing the Date and Time Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory CardsInsert the memory card Inserting the Memory Card Correctly Write Protect Switch Formatting a Memory Card Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto Mode Battery LevelNumber of Exposures Remaining Indicators Displayed in AAuto Mode Turn the Camera On and Select AAuto ModeFunctions Available in AAuto Mode Vibration Reduction Using the Electronic Viewfinder Frame a PictureReady the camera Frame the picture Using the Zoom Digital 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 Focus and Shoot During RecordingAutofocus Focus Lock Viewing Pictures Playback Mode Viewing and Deleting PicturesDeleting Pictures Press the cbutton Options Available in Playback Mode Deleting the Last Picture Taken While in Shooting ModePressing the cButton to Turn on the Camera Viewing Pictures Using the Flash Setting the Flash Mode Press mflash 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 Using Focus Mode Focus Modes Available in Each Shooting ModeFocus Mode Setting Autofocus Setting the Focus Mode Press pfocus modeUsing Focus Mode Macro Close-up Using Manual Focus Press pfocus mode to display the focus menuPress Hor Ion the multi selector to adjust the focus Press the kbutton to check the field of view Press Hor Ion the multi selector to adjust the exposure Exposure CompensationPress oexposure compensation Press the shutter-release button to take the picture Shooting in Scene Mode Setting the 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 Taking Pictures in Food Mode Use this mode to take pictures of foodAF area mode is set to Manual A122 Press the multi selector Hor Ito choose white balance White Balance Setting in Food Mode Taking Pictures for a Panorama Shoot the first pictureShoot the second picture Picture taken will be displayed in 1/3 of the monitor Press the kbutton when shooting is completed Rexposure lock IndicatorPanorama Assist Panorama Maker Rotate the mode dial to Auto mode Portrait a Landscape aNight 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 Using Smile Timer/Blink Proof Press the shutter-release button fullyModes 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 Shooting in Sport Continuous Mode Rotate the mode dial to dsport ContinuousPress the dbutton and choose a Continuous shooting type Shooting in Sport Continuous Mode Sport Continuous Menu Sport Continuous Menu Pre-shooting CachePress down halfway Number of frames C, Dmodes C, Dmodes Shutter Speed and Aperture AProgrammed Auto Mode Flexible Program BShutter-Priority Auto Mode BShutter-Priority Auto ModeFocus and shoot Set the shutter speed and shoot pictures Aperture-Priority Auto Mode Rotate the mode dial to CCAperture-Priority Auto Mode Set the aperture value and shoot pictures DManual Mode Rotate the mode dial to DAperture setting Shutter speed value between Second and 8 seconds Rotate the command dial to choose an aperture value DManual Mode Using E, FUser Setting Mode Basic SettingsBackup battery Shooting menu Save the Settings in Eor F Rotate the mode dial to the desired exposure modeChange 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 Rotate the mode dial to A, B, Cor D Active D-LightingLighting with the multi selector and press the kbutton Choose the amount of enhancement and press the kbutton Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback From 4 9 16 Calendar display Thumbnails Calendar display Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail PlaybackIcons on the Thumbnails Print-set icon Pictures Taken Using the Face-Priority Function Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomGuide at lower right shows which portion is enlarged Pictures are zoomed Editing Pictures Restrictions on Picture EditingOriginal Pictures and Edited Copies Using Quick Retouch Editing Pictures Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-Lighting Creating a Cropped Copy Crop Refine copy compositionImage Size Crop the picture in its current tall portrait orientation Resizing Pictures Small Picture Button Adding Black Frame on Pictures Black Border Black BorderNew copy with a black frame is created Voice Memos Recording and Playback Recording Voice MemosPlaying Voice Memos Deleting Voice Memos Changing Movie Settings Recording MoviesShooting Movies Movie Menu Selecting Movie OptionsMovie menu offers the options shown below Set to D Movie MdMDMovie menu MMovie options IAutofocus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie modeMovie Menu Maximum Movie Length Enable or disable electronic VR for movie recording WElectronic VRTime-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 Movie Playback Deleting Movie Files Making Voice Recordings Press Jor Kto choose kon the operationPanel, and press the kbutton to start Recording Length of recording that can be made will be displayed Operations During Recording Making Voice Recordings Press Jor Kon the multi selector to choose l Selected sound file will be played back Deleting Sound Files Operations During PlaybackPlaying Voice Recordings Copying Voice Recordings Choose a copy option and press the kbuttonSelect a copy option and press the kbutton Choose the data to be copied Connecting to a TV Turn off the cameraTune the television to the video channel Hold down the cbutton to turn on the camera Connecting to a Computer Before Connecting the CameraInstalling the Software Compatible Operating Systems Connecting to a Computer Connecting the USB CableTransferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer Turn on the camera Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading Disconnect the camera when transfer is completeStart 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 Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures Connecting the Camera and Printer Connecting to a PrinterCheck printer settings Turn off the camera Turn on the printer Printing Pictures One at a Time Choose Copies and press the kbuttonChoose the desired paper size and press the kbutton Choose the number of copies up to nine Printing Multiple Pictures Printing starts100 Print menu is displayed 101 Print selectionPrint, choose Start print and press the k Button Print all images 102 Paper SizeCurrent print/total number of prints Press the dbutton in playback mode Creating a Dpof Print Order Print SetChoose 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 Displaying the Shooting Menu 106Shooting Options The Shooting Menu Functions that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Image Quality 107 Image size 1083264×2448 or D 2592×1944 109 Number of Exposures Remaining 110 Printing Images of Size Optimize Image 111Optimize Image Customizing Image Enhancement Options Custom 112Contrast Control contrast Shooting in Black-and-White Black-and-white 113Image sharpening , and Monochrome filter W + Color Flash Mode White Balance114 Preset Manual Choose MeasureFrame the reference object Press the kbutton to measure the white balance value ISO Sensitivity 116Fixed range auto Metering 117Is known as Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure Metering Area Continuous 118 Interval Timer Shooting 11930 s 600 images Min 300 images Min 60 images Min 30 images 120 Auto Bracketing 121±0.3 ±0.7 AF-Area Mode 122Face priority Camera automatically detects and focuses on a Focus area Shooting with Face Priority 123 124 Autofocus Mode Flash Exp. Comp125 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 Playback Options The Playback Menu Displaying the Playback Menu129 Playback menu contains the following options Selecting Pictures Press the multi selector Jor Kto chooseDesired picture 130 Slide Show Use the multi selector to choose StartSlide show begins Choose End or Restart Delete Protect132 Delete selected or all pictures Rotate Image Hide Image133 Rotate Counterclockwise Copy 134Memory contains no images. Message Press the dbutton McPlayback menu A129 MhCopy Basic Camera Setup The Setup Menu Setup menu contains the following optionsMonitor settings A141 135 Displaying the Setup Menu Press the dbutton to display the menu screenPress Jon the multi selector Press Kor the kbutton Press the dbutton Mz Setup menu A135 MWelcome screen None default setting Welcome screen is not displayedWelcome Screen 137 Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone DateUse the multi selector to choose Time zone Choose x Travel destination and press the kbutton Press K Press Jor Kto choose the travel destination time zone139 Home Time Zone 140 Time Zones A20 Monitor Settings Change the settings for the options belowPress the dbutton Mz Setup menu A135 MMonitor settings 141 Press the dbutton Mz Setup menu A135 MDate imprint Date Imprint142 Date Imprint and Print Set Press the dbutton Mz Setup menu A135 MVibration reduction On default settingVibration Reduction 143 Press the dbutton Mz Setup menu A135 MMotion detection Motion Detection144 Enable or disable AF-assist illumination Enable or disable digital zoomAF Assist Digital Zoom Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settingsCanceling Standby Mode Auto Off Format Memory/Format Card Formatting the Internal MemoryFormatting a Memory Card 147 Video Mode Adjust settings for connection to TV Choose Ntsc or PALLanguage 148 Press the dbutton Mz Setup menu A135 MBlink warning Blink Warning149 Operating the Did someone blink? Screen 150 Reset All 151 152 Shooting Menu Setup Menu Setup menu Date A138, Language A148 and Video mode A148153 Others Reset file numbering Firmware Version154 View the current camera firmware version Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards155 Chamber/memory card slot cover File and Folder Names 156 157 Caring for the Camera 158 Battery 159Caring for the Camera Cleaning 160Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals Storage 161 Error Messages Display Description Solution162 Description Solution 163 Error Messages 164 165 Troubleshooting Display, Settings and Power SupplyProblem Cause/Solution 166 Troubleshooting 167Electronically Controlled Cameras 168 Bracketing When Multi-shot 16 is selected for Continuous 169 170 Underexposed Continuous H 169 setting 171 Specifications 172Nikon Coolpix P90 Digital Camera Specifications 173Continuous H Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 Battery Charger MH-61Specifications 174 Supported Standards 175 Symbols Index176 177 178 179 FX9B0111