Nikon COOLPIX 2100 Owner Manual
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The Guide to Digital Photography
with the
DIGITAL CAMERA
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For Your Safety
To pre vent 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:
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using your
Nikon product to prevent possible injury.
WARNINGS
Turn of f immedi ately in the event of
malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an unusual
smell coming from the equipment or from
the AC adapter (available separately),
unplug the AC adapter and remove
the batteries immediately, taking care
to avoid burns. Continued operation
could result in injury. After removing
the batteries, take the equipment to
a Nikon- authorized service center for
inspection.
Do not use in the presence of fl am-
mable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in the
presence of fl ammable gas, as this could
result in explosion or fi re.
Observe caution when using the cam-
era strap
Never place the strap around the neck
of an infant or child.
Do not disassemble
Touching the product’s internal parts
could result in injury. In the event of malfunction, the product should be repaired
only by a qualifi ed technician. Should the
product break open as the result of a fall
or other accident, take the product to a
Nikon-authorized service center for inspection after unplugging the AC adapter
and removing the batteries.
Observe proper precautions when han-
dling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use
in this product:
• Before replacing the batteries, turn the
camera off and make sure the power-on
lamp has gone out. If you are using an
AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
• Use a pair of rechargeable Nikon EN -MH1
NiMH batteries, one CRV3 lithium batter y,
two ZR6 (AA) nickel manganese batteries,
or two FR6/L91 (AA) lithium batteries.
Do not use other types of battery. Do
not mix batteries of different types.
• When inserting batteries, do not attempt to insert them upside down or
backwards.
• Do not short or disassemble batteries.
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For Your Safety
• Do not expose batteries to fl ame or to
excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to water.
• Do not transport or store with metal
objects such as necklaces or hairpins.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when
fully discharged. To avoid damage to
the product, be sure to remove the batteries when no charge remains.
• Immediately after use, or when the
product is used on battery power for
an extended period, the batteries may
become hot. Before removing the batteries, turn the camera off and allow the
batteries to cool.
• Discontinue use immediately should you
notice any changes in the batteries, such
as discoloration or deformation.
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.
Keep out of reach of children
Particular care should be taken to prevent
infants from putting the batteries or other
small parts into their mouths.
Removing memory cards
Memory cards may become hot during
use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs on which the software
and manuals are distributed 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 operating the
fl ash
Using the fl ash close to your subject’s
eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed
if photographing infants, when the fl ash
should be no less than one meter (39˝ )
from the subject.
Avoid contact with liquid crystal
Should the monitor break, care should
be taken to avoid injury due to broken
glass and to prevent liquid crystal from
the monitor touching the skin or entering
the eyes or mouth.
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Cautions
To ensure cont inued enjoyment of your Nikon product, observe the following precautions when storing or using the device:
Keep dry
The device will be damaged if immersed
in water or subjected to high levels of
moisture.
Handle the lens and all moving parts
with care
Do not apply force to the lens or lens
cover, or to the connector, card slot, or
battery chamber covers. These parts are
especially susceptible to damage.
Turn the pr oduct off before removing
or disconnecting the power source
Do not unplug the product or remove
the batteries while the product is on,
or while images are being recorded or
deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these
circumstances could result in loss of data
or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry. To prevent an accidental
interruption of power, avoid carrying the
product from one place to another while
the AC adapter (available separately) is
connected.
Do not drop
The product may malfunction if subjected
to strong shocks or vibration.
Keep away from strong magnetic fi elds
Do not use or store this device in the
vicinity of equipment that generates
strong electromagnetic radiation or
magnetic fi elds. Strong static charges
or the magnetic fi elds produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could
interfere with the monitor, damage data
stored on the memory card, or affect the
product’s internal circuitry.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature
Sudden changes in temperature, such as
occur when entering or leaving a heated
building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the device. To prevent
condensation, place the device in a carry ing case or a plastic bag before exposing
it to sudden changes in temperature.
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Notices
• No part of the manuals included with
this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval
system, or translated into any language
in any form, by any means, without
Nikon’s prior written permission.
• Nikon reserves the right to change the
specifi cations of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any
time and without prior notice.
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.
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, U.S.A.
Tel.: 631-547-4200
• Nikon will not be held liable for any
damages resulting from the use of this
product.
• While every effort has been made to
ensure that the information in these
manuals is accurate and complete, we
would appreciate it were you to bring
any errors or omissions to the attention
of the Nikon representative in your area
(address provided separately).
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• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
television technician for help.
CAUTIONS
Modifi cations
The FCC requires the user to be notifi ed that
any changes or modifi cations 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.
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Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference
Causing Equipment Regulations.
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.
• Items prohibited by law from being
copied or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper money,
coins, securities, government bonds, or
local government bonds, even if such
copies or reproductions are stamped
“Sample.”
The copying or reproduction of paper
money, coins, or securities which are
circulated in a foreign country is prohibited.
Unless the prior permission of the
government has been obtained, the
copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the
government is prohibited.
The copying or reproduction of stamps
issued by the government and of certifi ed documents stipulated by law is
prohibited.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement
sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on
copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills,
checks, gift certifi cates, etc.), commuter
passes, or coupon tickets, except when
a minimum of necessary copies are to be
provided for business use by a company.
Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses
issued by public agencies and private
groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as
passes and meal coupons.
• Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books,
music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps,
drawings, movies, and photographs is
governed by national and international
copyright laws. Do not use this product
for the purpose of making illegal copies
or to infringe copyright laws.
Notices / For Your Safety
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Notices
Before Taking Important Pictures
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking
the camera with you on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profi ts that may result
from product malfunction.
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Your Nikon COOLPIX camera is designed to the highest standards and includes complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery
chargers, batteries, and AC adapters) certifi ed by Nikon specifi cally for use with your
Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and
safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
HE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR
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NIKON WARRANTY.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact your local authorized
Nikon dealer.
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Table of Contents
For Your Safety ................................................................................................ i
Cautions .......................................................................................................... iii
Notices ............................................................................................................ iv
Before You Begin .............................................................................................. 1
Introduction..................................................................................................... 1
Parts of the Camera ......................................................................................... 2
The Monitor..................................................................................................... 4
The Mode Dial ................................................................................................. 6
Navigating the Menus...................................................................................... 7
The Shutter-Release Button.............................................................................. 7
First Steps .......................................................................................................... 8
Inserting Batteries ............................................................................................ 8
Inserting Memory Cards................................................................................... 10
Checking the Battery Level............................................................................... 12
Basic Setup ...................................................................................................... 14
Basic Photography ............................................................................................ 16
Step 1 —Select
Step 2 — Frame the Picture ............................................................................... 18
Step 3 — Focus and Shoot................................................................................. 20
Step 4 — View the Results................................................................................. 22
More on Photography ...................................................................................... 24
When Lighting Is Poor: Using the Flash............................................................. 24
Taking a Self-Portrait: Using the Self-Timer ....................................................... 26
Easy Close-ups: Macro Close-up Mode............................................................. 27
Assist and Scene Modes................................................................................... 28
Framing Assist.................................................................................................. 29
Scene Mode............................................................................................ 34
More on Playback ............................................................................................. 38
Viewing Pictures on the Camera....................................................................... 38
The Picture Enhance Menu........................................................................... 40
Retouching Pictures.................................................................................. 41
Small Picture............................................................................................. 42
Cropping Pictures..................................................................................... 43
Viewing Pictures on TV..................................................................................... 44
Viewing Pictures on a Computer ...................................................................... 45
Printing Pictures ............................................................................................... 48
Movies ............................................................................................................... 51
Recording Movies ....................................................................................... 51
Viewing Movies ............................................................................................... 53
Editing Movies ................................................................................................. 54
Mode................................................................................ 16
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Table of Contents
The Shooting Menu .......................................................................................... 56
Using the Shooting Menu ................................................................................ 56
Image Quality/Size............................................................................................ 58
White Balance ( Only) ............................................................................... 60
Exp. +/– ........................................................................................................... 62
Date Imprint .................................................................................................... 63
Continuous (
Best Shot Selector ( Only).......................................................................... 65
Image Sharpening ( Only) ......................................................................... 66
CF Card Format................................................................................................ 67
The Playback Menu........................................................................................... 68
Using the Playback Menu................................................................................. 68
Slide Show....................................................................................................... 69
Delete.............................................................................................................. 72
Protect............................................................................................................. 74
Auto Transfer ................................................................................................... 75
The Setup Menu................................................................................................ 77
Using the Setup Menu ..................................................................................... 77
Welcome Screen .............................................................................................. 78
Brightness........................................................................................................ 79
Volume............................................................................................................ 79
Auto Off .......................................................................................................... 79
Video Mode..................................................................................................... 80
Reset All .......................................................................................................... 80
Technical Notes.................................................................................................. 81
Optional Accessories ........................................................................................ 81
Caring for Your Camera ................................................................................... 82
Error Messages................................................................................................. 84
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 87
Specifi cations................................................................................................... 90
Index ................................................................................................................. 92
Only) ................................................................................... 64
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Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX 2100 digital camera. This
manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon
digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy
when using the product.
To make it easier to fi nd the information you need, the following symbols
and conventions are used:
This icon marks cautions, information you should read before use to
prevent damage to your camera.
This icon marks notes, information
that you should read before using
your camera.
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing prod uct sup port and
ed u ca tion, con tin u al ly-updated information is avail able on-line at the following sites:
• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe: http://www.nikon-euro.com/
• For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product in for ma tion, tips, an swers
to fre quent ly-asked ques tions (FAQs), and gen er al advice on digital imaging and pho tog ra phy. Ad di tion al information may be available from the Nikon rep re sen ta tive in
your area. See the URL below for contact in for ma tion:
http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/
This icon marks tips, additional
information you may fi nd helpful
when using your camera.
This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this
manual or in the Quick Start Guide.
Before You Begin
1
Parts of the Camera
Mode dial (
Power-on lamp (
Shutter-release
button (
Eyelet for camera
strap
Memory card slot cover
7)
12)
(
10)
Attaching the Camera Strap
6)
Power switch (
Self-timer lamp ( 26)
Built-in Speedlight (
Viewfi nder ( 18)
12)
24)
Lens ( 18)
2
Viewfi nder ( 18)
) lamp ( 20)
Red (
Green (AF) lamp
( 20)
Monitor
(
5, 18)
( delete) button
( 22, 23)
Interface connector cover
( monitor) button
Zoom ( / ) buttons
( 18)
00
1
2
Tripod socket
( menu) button
( 5)
Multi selector(
( 7)
( play/transfer)
button ( 22, 45)
Batterychamber
cover
(
Battery-chamber
cover latch (
25, 26)
(
( 56)
/ / )
Before You Begin
8)
8)
Interface connector cover
USB ( 46)/
Video-out ( 44) connector
DC-in connector
9)
(
3
The Monitor
Shooting
19
18
17
15
16
2
13
4
5
6
14
13
12
1 Zoom indicator1......................18
2 Focus indicator........................20
3 Recording indicator.................21
4 “Date not set” icon2...............15
5 Camera shake icon3................25
6 Battery level indicator4.............12
7 Self-timer indicator..................26
8 Date imprint indicator .............63
9 Number of exposures remaining/
length of movie...........16, 17, 51
1 Displayed when zoom buttons are pressed.
2 Appears when camera clock has not been set.
3 Appears at slow shutter speeds to warn that pic-
tures may be blurred.
4 Appears when batteries are running low.
7
8
15
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10 Flash mode .............................24
11 Image quality/size indicator .....58
12 Exposure compensation ..........62
13 Sensitivity gain indicator5.........25
14 Continuous shooting mode.....64
15 Best Shot Selector (BSS)...........65
16 White balance.........................60
17 Macro close-up mode .............27
18 Image sharpening ...................66
19 Shooting mode ...................6, 16
5 Indicates that camera has raised sensitivity auto-
matically.
4
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1 Current folder.........................23
2 File number and type ..............23
3 Battery level indicator1.............12
4 Current frame number/
total number of frames ...........22
5 Image quality/size indicator .....58
1 Appears when batteries are running low.
Controlling the Monitor
To hide or display indicators in the monitor, press the button. In and
modes, you can also use the button to turn the monitor off.
6 Protect icon.............................74
7 Print-order icon.......................48
8 Transfer icon ...........................75
9 Time of recording..............14–15
10 Date of recording.............. 14–15
Monitor shows view
through lens only
Before You Begin
Monitor shows
current settings and
view through lens
15
Monitor off
and
(
modes only)
5
6
The Mode Dial
Using the mode dial, you can select from eight shooting modes and setup
mode. Choose a shooting mode according to shooting conditions.
To select a mode, align the mode icon with the
“ ” mark next to the mode dial.
Auto ( 16)
Manual ( 17, 56)
In addition to the shooting-menu options available
in auto mode, you have
access to such menu items
as white balance and image
sharpening.
Movie ( 51–52)
Make silent movies up to
15 s in length.
A simple “point-and-shoot”
mode in which the majority
of camera settings are controlled by the camera. Recommended for fi rst-time users of digital cameras.
Scene ( 28, 34–37)
Choose from ten “scenes”
suited to different subjects
or shooting conditions and
let the camera do the rest.
Setup ( 77)
Choose this mode to display the setup menu, where
you can perform such tasks
as setting the camera clock
and adjusting monitor
brightness.
Portrait Assist
Landscape Assist
Sports Assist
Night Portrait Assist
Use framing assist to help
compose pictures suited
to a particular type of
subject ( 28–33).
Navigating the Menus
The multi selector is used to navigate through the camera menus.
Move cursor up
Cancel and return to previous
menu, or move cursor left
Move cursor down
Make selection or
move cursor right
The Shutter-Release Button
Your camera has a two stage shutter-release button. The camera sets focus
and exposure when the button is pressed halfway. The green (AF) lamp next
to the viewfi nder will light when the focus operation is complete. Focus
and exposure will remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway. To take the picture, press the shutter-release button the rest of the
way down.
Before You Begin
7
Inserting Batteries
Your camera uses:
• Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries (× 2), or
• non-rechargeable CRV3 lithium batteries (× 1)
Open the battery-chamber cover
1
EN-MH1/AA
CRV3
1
1
3
2
2
Pressing the battery-chamber latch (
slide the battery-chamber cover out (2) and
fl ip it open (3).
Insert the batteries
2
Insert the batteries as shown in the label
inside the battery chamber.
Close the battery-chamber cover
3
Close the battery-chamber cover (1) and
slide it in until it latches (2). Be sure that the
battery-chamber cover is properly latched.
; 1),
8
Replacing Batteries
Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp has gone out before
removing or inserting batteries.
Read Battery Warnings
Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer.
Damaged Batteries
The following batteries can not be used:
• Batteries with peeling or damaged insulation. Using
batteries with damaged insulation could result in
leakage, overheating, or rupture. Note that due to
manufacturing defects even new batteries may have
faulty insulation.
• Batteries with insulation that covers only the sides
of the battery and not the area around the negative
terminal.
• Batteries with a fl at negative terminal. Do not use
such batteries even if the insulation adequately covers
the area around the negative terminal.
EN-MH1 Batteries
Using an MH-70 battery charger, charge EN-MH1 batteries before fi rst use. Charge
each pair of batteries at the same time — do not charge batteries one at a time or mix
batteries with different charges. Note that EN-MH1 batteries may discharge quickly
immediately after purchase or after the batteries have been left unused for an extended period. This is normal, and the batteries will retain a charge for longer periods after
being used and recharged several times. For more information on charging batteries,
see the documentation provided with the MH-70.
Alternative Power Sources
• To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an EH-61 AC adapter
( 81). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC
adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage
to the camera.
• We recommend that you buy CRV3 lithium batteries as a back-up power source.
• The camera can also be used with a pair of ZR6 (AA) nickel-manganese batteries or
FR6/L91 (AA) lithium batteries.
• Alkaline batteries can not be used.
First Steps
9
Inserting Memory Cards
Your Nikon digital camera stores pictures on CompactFlash™ memory cards.
Confi rm that the camera is off
1
The power-on lamp should be off.
Open the memory card slot cover
2
Insert the memory card
3
Insert the memory card in the direction of the
arrow as shown in the label on the underside
of the memory card slot cover. The memory
card is fully inserted when the eject button is
level with the top of the memory card.
Inserting Memory Cards
Front
Direction of
insertion
Terminals
Insert the memory card terminals fi rst. Inserting the card upside down or backwards
could damage the camera or the card.
Check to be sure the card is in the correct
orientation.
10
Close the memory card slot cover
4
Formatting Memory Cards
The memory card supplied with your camera is formatted at shipment. Other memory
cards must be formatted before fi rst use. For information on formatting memory
cards, see “The Shooting Menu: CF Card Format” ( 67).
Removing Memory Cards
Memory cards can be removed without loss of data
when the camera is off. To remove memory cards, turn
the camera off and open the card slot cover (
1
). Press
1
the eject button to partially eject the card (2) and then
remove the card by hand. Note that memory cards may
become hot during use; observe due caution when removing memory cards.
2
Approved Memory Cards
In addition to the card provided with your camera, the following memory cards have
been tested and approved for use with your Nikon digital camera:
Nikon EC-CF All capacities
SanDisk
Lexar
Media
SDCFB 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB
SDCFH Ultra 128 MB, 192 MB, 256 MB, 384 MB, 512 MB
4× USB
8× USB
16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB,
128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB
12× USB
16× USB
24× USB
64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB
(including cards with
Write Acceleration)
Hitachi
(Renesas
Compact FLASH HB28 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB
Technology)
Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of memory card. For more details on
the above cards, please contact the manufacturer.
First Steps
11
Checking the Battery Level
Turn the camera on
1
Rotate the power switch until it stops, then
gently release the switch. The power-on
lamp will light. Rotate the mode dial to a
setting other than .
Check the battery level in the monitor
2
Display Meaning
NO ICON Batteries fully charged.
15
WARNING ! !
BATTERY
EXHAUSTED
The red ( ) and green (AF) lamps will blink when
the “battery exhausted” warning is displayed.
Low battery. Fewer shots
can be taken consecutively
in “continuous” mode; if
fl ash fi res, monitor will turn
off while fl ash recharges.
Ready spare batteries.
Batteries exhausted. Replace
with fully-charged batteries.
The Button
The camera can also be turned on by pressing the button for about a second. Your
most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor ( 22).
12
Tu rning the Camera Off
To turn the camera off when the power-on lamp is lit, rotate the power-on switch. Do
not remove the batteries or disconnect the AC adapter until the power-on lamp has
gone out.
Auto Power Off ( Standby Mode)
If no operations are performed for thirty seconds (three minutes when menus are
displayed), the monitor will turn off automatically and the camera will enter standby
mode to reduce the drain on the batteries (when the camera is powered by an AC
adapter, the monitor will turn off after thirty minutes). While the camera is in standby
mode, the power-on lamp will blink. The camera will be reactivated when you:
• Rotate the power-on switch
• Press
• Press the button to view the last picture taken
• Press the MENU button to display the menu for the current mode
• Rotate the mode dial to select a new mode
The length of time before the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the
Auto off option in the setup menu ( 79).
If no operations are performed for three minutes after the camera enters standby
mode, the camera will turn off automatically and the power-on lamp will go out.
or press the shutter-release button halfway
The Power-on Lamp
When the power-on lamp is The camera is
On On
Blinking In standby mode
Off Off
First Steps
13
Basic Setup
Before using your camera for the fi rst time, choose a language for camera
menus and messages and set the camera clock to the correct time and date.
1
Welcome screen
Language
En
Date
Rotate the mode dial to
and turn camera on.
3
Display options.
LANGUAGE
Deutsch
De
English
En
Français
Fr
5
Welcome screen
Language
En
Date
Return to setup menu.
SET-UP
SET-UP
2
SET
Highlight Language.
4
SET
Choose language from Deutsch
(German), English, Français (French),
(Japanese), or Español (Spanish).
6
SET
Highlight Date.
SET-UP
Welcome screen
Language
En
Date
LANGUAGE
Deutsch
De
English
En
Français
Fr
SET-UP
Welcome screen
Language
En
Date
SET
SET
SET
The Icon
If the (“date not set”) icon ( 4) fl ashes in the top right corner of the monitor when
the camera is in shooting mode, the date and time have not been set or the clock battery is exhausted. Set the camera clock as described above. Any pictures taken before
the clock has been set will have a time stamp of “0000.00.00 00:00.”
14
7
Y
DATE
M
D
8
Y
DATE
M
D
Display DATE menu.
9
Select Month. Repeat steps 8–9 to
edit remaining items.
11
Choose order in which Year, Month,
and Day will be displayed.
The Clock Battery
When the main batteries are installed or the camera is powered by an AC adapter, the
clock battery will charge in about ten hours. When fully charged, the clock battery can
provide several days of back-up power.
Setting the Clock from Nikon View (Windows XP/Mac OS X Only)
If the camera is connected with the USB option set to PTP ( 45), Nikon View (version
6.0.0 or later) can be used to set the camera clock to the same time and date as the
computer. See the Nikon View Reference Manual for details.
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SET-UP
Welcome screen
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First Steps
Step 1 —Select Mode
This section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in (auto)
mode. In this automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode, the majority of camera
settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions,
producing optimal results in most situations.
Rotate the mode dial to
1
Turn the camera on
2
The power-on lamp will light and the monitor
will display a welcome screen ( 78). The
camera is ready to shoot when the monitor
shows the view through the camera lens.
Shooting mode
indicates auto mode.
Image quality/size
Choose from four options depending on
how you plan to use
the picture ( 58).
The default setting
is .
Flash mode
Choose from four modes depending on lighting and your creative
intent ( 24). The default setting
is (auto).
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Number of exposures remaining
The number of pictures that can be
stored on a memory card depends
on the capacity of the card and the
option chosen for Image quality/
size ( 59).
Number of Exposures Remaining
If the number of exposures remaining is zero, the message “OUT OF MEMORY” will be
displayed in the monitor. No further pictures can be taken until you:
• choose a lower Image quality/size setting ( 58)
• insert a new memory card ( 10)
• delete some pictures (
Mode
(manual) mode provides additional menu options
that give you full control over such settings as white
balance and image sharpening. See “The Shooting
Menu” ( 56).
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Step 2 — Frame the Picture
A
B
Zoom out
Indicator in monitor shows
amount of zoom when either button is pressed
Digital zoom
Zoom in
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Ready the camera
1
Hold the camera steadily in both hands.
Photographs can be framed in the monitor
or the viewfi nder B.
A
Don’t Block the Shot
To avoid dark or partially obscured pictures,
keep your fi ngers and other objects away
from the lens and fl ash window.
Frame your subject
2
Your Nikon digital camera is equipped with
two types of built-in zoom: optical zoom, in
which the camera’s telescoping lens can be
used to magnify the subject up to 3 ×, and
digital zoom, in which digital processing is
used to further magnify the image up to 4 ×,
for a total of 12 ×. Use the zoom buttons
to frame your subject in the center of the
monitor:
• Press the W button to zoom out from your
subject, increasing the area visible in the
frame.
• Press the T button to zoom in on your
subject so that it fi lls a larger area of the
frame.
• When the camera is zoomed in to maximum magnifi cation, holding the T button
down for about two seconds will trigger
digital zoom. The zoom indicator will turn
yellow, and the green (AF) lamp next to
the viewfi nder will blink. Use the T and W
buttons to adjust zoom in the digital zoom
range. To cancel digital zoom, press W
until the zoom indicator turns white.
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Digital Zoom
In digital zoom, data from the camera’s image sensor are processed digitally, enlarging
the center portion of the picture to fi ll the frame. Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom
does not increase the amount of detail visible in the picture. Instead, details visible
at maximum optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image.
Note that the effects of digital zoom are not visible in the viewfi nder—use the monitor when framing pictures with digital zoom. Digital zoom is not available when the
monitor is off or when Multi-Shot 16-1 or Multi-Shot 16-2 is selected in the CONTINUOUS menu (
When Lighting Is Poor
When lighting is poor, sensitivity is raised to compensate and the image in the monitor
may be slightly mottled. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
Monitor or Viewfi nder?
Use the monitor to confi rm camera settings at a glance while at the same time viewing
an image that shows how the fi nal picture will appear. This is particularly useful when
the image in the viewfi nder does not accurately refl ect what will appear in the fi nal
picture, for example when:
• your subject is less than a meter (3´3˝) from the camera
• digital zoom is in effect
Use the viewfi nder when you want to save power by turning the monitor off ( 5), or
when bright ambient lighting makes it diffi cult to see the display in the monitor.
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Step 3 — Focus and Shoot
Focus
1
Press the shutter-release button halfway to
set focus and exposure. In mode, the
camera will automatically focus on the subject at the center of the frame. Focus and
exposure will lock while the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway.
Red ( ) lamp
Green (AF) lamp
Focus indicator
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With the shutter-release button pressed
halfway, check focus and fl ash. Focus is
indicated by the green AF (autofocus) lamp
next to the viewfi nder and by the focus indicator in the monitor. Flash status is indicated
by the red
viewfi nder.
Red ( ) lamp
Green (AF) lamp/
focus indicator
Flashes
(fl ash-ready) lamp next to the
Flash will fi re when picture
On
is taken.
Flash charging. Briefl y lift
Blinks
fi nger from shutter-release
button, then try again.
Off
Flash off or not required.
On
Subject in focus.
Camera unable to focus on
subject at center of frame.
Using focus lock, focus on
another subject at same
distance, then recompose
picture and shoot.
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Take the picture
2
Press the shutter release button the rest of
the way down to take the picture. To pre-
vent blur, press the shutter-release button
down smoothly.
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