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Introduction
First Steps
A
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
C
Shooting Suited for the Scene
a
Automatic Shooting of a Smiling Face
c
More on Playback
D
Movies
E
Voice Recordings
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers
d
Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus
Technical Notes
ii
For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read
the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment.
Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed
in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
WARNINGS
Turn off in the event of
malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an
unusual smell coming from the
camera or AC adapter, unplug the AC
adapter and remove the battery
immediately, taking care to avoid
burns. Continued operation could
result in injury. After removing or
disconnecting the power source, take
the equipment to a Nikon-authorized
service representative for inspection.
Do not disassemble
Touching the internal parts of the
camera or AC adapter could result in
injury. Repairs should be performed
only by qualified technicians. Should
the camera or AC adapter break open
as the result of a fall or other accident,
take the product to a Nikon-authorized
service representative for inspection,
after unplugging the product and/or
removing the battery.
Do not use the camera or AC
adapter in the presence of
flammable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in
the presence of flammable gas, as this
could result in explosion or fire.
Handle the camera strap with
care
Never place the strap around the neck
of an infant or child.
Keep out of reach of children
Particular care should be taken to
prevent infants from putting the
battery or other small parts into their
mouths.
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon
product, to prevent possible injury.
iii
For Your Safety
Observe caution when
handling the battery
The battery may leak or explode if
improperly handled. Observe the
following precautions when handling
the battery for use in this product:
•Before replacing the battery, turn
the product off. If you are using the
AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
•Only use a Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery EN-EL10 (supplied). Charge
the battery by inserting it in a
Battery Charger MH-63 (supplied).
•When inserting the battery, do not
attempt to insert it upside down or
backwards.
•Do not short or disassemble the
battery or attempt to remove or
break the battery insulation or
casing.
•Do not expose the battery to flame
or to excessive heat.
•Do not immerse in or expose to
water.
•Return the battery to the battery
case for transportation. Do not
transport or store with metal objects
such as necklaces or hairpins.
•The battery is prone to leakage
when fully discharged. To avoid
damage to the product, be sure to
remove the battery when no charge
remains.
•Discontinue use immediately should
you notice any change in the
battery, such as discoloration or
deformation.
•If liquid from the damaged battery
comes in contact with clothing or
skin, rinse immediately with plenty
of water.
Observe the following
precautions when handling
the battery charger
•Keep dry. Failure to observe this
precaution could result in fire or
electric shock.
•Dust on or near the metal parts of
the plug should be removed with a
dry cloth. Continued use could
result in fire.
•Do not handle the power cable or
go near the battery charger during
lightning storms. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in
electric shock.
•Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug
or bend the power cable, place it
under heavy objects, or expose it to
heat or flames. Should the insulation
be damaged and the wires become
exposed, take it to a Nikon-
authorized service representative for
inspection. Failure to observe these
precautions could result in fire or
electric shock.
•Do not handle the plug or battery
charger with wet hands. Failure to
observe this precaution could result
in electric shock.
•Do not use with travel converters or
adapters designed to convert from
one voltage to another or with DC-
to-AC inverters. Failure to observe
this precaution could damage the
product or cause overheating or fire.
iv
For Your Safety
Use appropriate cables
When connecting cables to the input
and output jacks, use only the cables
provided or sold by Nikon for the
purpose, to maintain compliance with
product regulations.
Handle moving parts with
care
Be careful that your fingers or other
objects are not pinched by the lens
cover or other moving parts.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs supplied with this
device should not be played back on
audio CD equipment. Playing CD-
ROMs on an audio CD player could
cause hearing loss or damage the
equipment.
Observe caution when using
the flash
Using the flash close to your subject’s
eyes could cause temporary visual
impairment. Particular care should be
observed if photographing infants,
when the flash should be no less than
one meter (3ft. 4 in.) from the subject.
Do not operate the flash with
the flash window touching a
person or object
Failure to observe this precaution
could result in burns or fire.
Avoid contact with liquid
crystal
Should the monitor break, care should
be taken to avoid injury caused by
broken glass and to prevent liquid
crystal from the monitor touching the
skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
v
Notices
Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.
Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Radio
Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
•Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/television
technician for help.
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be
notified that any changes or
modifications made to this device that
are not expressly approved by Nikon
Corporation may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or
provided by Nikon for your equipment.
Using other interface cables may
exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of
the FCC rules.
Notice for customers in the State of
California
WARNING
Handling the cord on this product will
expose you to lead, a chemical known
to the State of California to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road
Melville, New York 11747-3064
USA
Tel: 631-547-4200
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Notices
Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Notice for customers in Europe
This symbol indicates that
this product is to be
collected separately.
The following apply only to
users in European countries:
•This product is designated for
separate collection at an
appropriate collection point. Do not
dispose of as household waste.
•For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
This symbol on the battery
indicates that the battery is
to be collected separately.
The following apply only to
users in European countries:
•All batteries, whether marked with
this symbol or not, are designated
for separate collection at an
appropriate collection point. Do not
dispose of as household waste.
•For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
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Table of Contents
For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................ii
About This Manual................................................................................................................................1
Information and Precautions.............................................................................................................2
Parts of the Camera...............................................................................................................................4
The Camera Body...................................................................................................................................................4
The Monitor................................................................................................................................................................6
The A (Shooting Mode) Button...................................................................................................................8
The c (Playback) Button..................................................................................................................................8
The Multi Selector...................................................................................................................................................9
The d Button....................................................................................................................................................10
Switching Between Tabs.................................................................................................................................10
Help Displays..........................................................................................................................................................11
Attaching the Camera Strap.........................................................................................................................11
First Steps.............................................................................................................................................12
Charging the Battery..........................................................................................................................12
Inserting the Battery...........................................................................................................................14
Removing the Battery.......................................................................................................................................15
Turning On and Off the Camera.................................................................................................................15
Setting Display Language, Date and Time.................................................................................16
A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode.................................................................20
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode.......................................................20
Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode...............................................................................................21
Step 2 Frame a Picture.......................................................................................................................22
Using the Zoom....................................................................................................................................................23
Step 3 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................................24
Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures.................................................................................26
Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode)..................................................................................................26
Using the Flash......................................................................................................................................28
Setting the Flash Mode....................................................................................................................................28
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer...............................................................................................30
C Shooting Suited for the Scene................................................................................................33
Shooting in Scene Mode...................................................................................................................33
Setting the Scene Mode..................................................................................................................................33
Playing Voice Memos........................................................................................................................................56
Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode)..........................................................................57
Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode...................................................................................................57
Using List by Date Mode.................................................................................................................................58
List by Date Menu...............................................................................................................................................59
Image Searching in Auto Sort Mode.............................................................................................60
Displaying Pictures in Auto Sort Mode..................................................................................................60
Using Auto Sort Mode......................................................................................................................................62
Auto Sort Menu....................................................................................................................................................62
D Movies.............................................................................................................................................70
The Movie Menu...................................................................................................................................71
D Movie Options................................................................................................................................................71
w Electronic VR....................................................................................................................................................72
Movie Playback.....................................................................................................................................73
Deleting Movie Files...........................................................................................................................................73
E Voice Recordings...........................................................................................................................74
Making Voice Recordings..................................................................................................................74
Playing Voice Recordings..................................................................................................................76
GAF Area Mode.............................................................................................................................................100
QDistortion Control ...................................................................................................................................103
Functions that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously....................................................................104
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu.....................................................................................105
Displaying the Playback Menu.................................................................................................................105
rFirmware Version ....................................................................................................................................128