Nikon COOLPIX P2 Owner Manual

The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography

with the

DIGITAL CAMERA

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Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX P1/P2 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.

Before You Begin

First Steps

Basic Photography

More on Playback

Picture Editing

Symbols Used in this Manual

To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:

This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use to prevent damage to your camera.

This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using your camera.

This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using your camera.

This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide.

Product Names Used in this Manual

In this manual, the COOLPIX P1 and COOLPIX P2 are sometimes referred to as P1 and P2, respectively.

Illustrations and on-screen text in this manual may differ from the actual display.

Movies

The Shooting Menu

The Playback Menu

The Set-up Menu

Wireless Transfer Mode

Technical Notes

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:

This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this product to prevent possible injury.

WARNINGS

Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera, battery charger, or AC adapter (available separately), unplug the battery charger or 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 use 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.

Do not place strap around the neck of an infant or child

Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in strangulation.

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.

Do not disassemble

Touching the internal parts of the camera or battery charger could result in injury. Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians. Should the camera or battery charger break open as the result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery.

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 thunderstorms. 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 flame. 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.

Observe proper precautions when handling batteries

Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling a battery for use in this product:

• Before replacing the battery, turn the product off and make sure the power-on lamp has gone out. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

•

Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Use only rechargeable Nikon ENEL8 lithium-ion batteries (supplied).

• When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards.

•

Do not short or disassemble batteries.

• Do not expose batteries to flame or to excessive heat.

•

Do not immerse in or expose to water.

•

Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery. 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 battery when no charge remains.

• Immediately after use, or when the product is used on battery power for an extended period, the battery may become hot. Before removing the battery, turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool.

• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.

Use appropriate cables, batteries, battery chargers, and AC adapters

Use only the cables, batteries, battery chargers, and AC adapters provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.

Removing memory cards

Memory cards may become hot during use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera.

Handle moving parts with care

Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens or other moving parts.

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 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 (39 in.) from the subject.

Do not fire the unit while the flash head is touching a person or object

Such use can result in the person being burned, and/or their clothes igniting from the heat of the flash’s firing.

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.

Keep dry

Do not immerse in or exposure to water. Continuing to use the product under such circumstances may cause fire or an electric shock.

Follow the instructions of hospital and airline personnel

This device emits radio frequency radiation that could interfere with medical or navigational equipment. Do not use this device in a hospital or on board an airplane without first obtaining the permission of hospital or airline staff.

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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 specifications 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)

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation of the device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Products that contain a radio transmitter are labeled with FCC ID and may also carry the FCC logo.

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.

• 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).

• 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.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. The NIKON COOLPIX P1/P2 has been tested and found to comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines on radio frequency energy (RF) exposures. The maximum SAR levels tested for the NIKON COOLPIX P1/P2 has been shown to be 0.208 W/kg at Body. This device should not be co-located or operated with any other antenna or transmitter.

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.

Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations.

RSS-210 14. Exposure of Humans to RF Fields

The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website

www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb

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, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200

ATTENTION

Cet appareil numéique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Notice for customers in Europe

Hereby, Nikon, declares that this digital camera is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Symbol for separate collection applicable in European countries

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.

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting date, such as images and profile information, or formatting data storage devices, such as memory card or built-in camera memory, does not completely erase the original data. Deleted date can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the welcome screen. Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

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 certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.

• Cautions on certain copies and reproduc-

tions

The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, 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.

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Table of Contents

For Your Safety .................................................................................................................... ii

Notices ............................................................................................................................... iv

Table of Contents ............................................................................................................. viii

Before You Begin ................................................................................ 1

Introduction........................................................................................................................ 1

Parts of the Camera ............................................................................................................ 2

The Monitor........................................................................................................................ 4

The Mode Dial .................................................................................................................... 6

Navigating the Menus ......................................................................................................... 7

Displaying the Help ............................................................................................................. 7

First Steps............................................................................................. 8

Charging the Battery........................................................................................................... 8

Inserting Batteries ............................................................................................................. 10

Inserting Memory Cards.................................................................................................... 12

Checking the Battery Level................................................................................................ 14

Basic Setup ....................................................................................................................... 16

Basic Photography............................................................................. 18

Step 1–Select X (auto) Mode ......................................................................................... 18

Step 2–Frame the Picture .................................................................................................. 20

Step 3–Focus and Shoot.................................................................................................... 22

Step 4–View the Results (Full-screen Playback) .................................................................. 24

More on Photography....................................................................... 26

C When Lighting Is Poor: Using the Flash .......................................................................... 27

H Taking a Self-Portrait: Using the Self-Timer ................................................................... 30

F Focusing on the Subject: Using Focus Mode ................................................................. 31

I Controlling Exposure: Exposure Compensation ............................................................. 33

b Scene Mode ............................................................................................................. 34

P/A Controlling Exposure: Exposure Modes....................................................................... 45

Z Controlling File Size: Selecting Image Quality and Size ................................................. 47

W Using ISO Sensitivity................................................................................................... 50

d Adjusting the Hue: Using White Balance .................................................................... 52

More on Playback.............................................................................. 55

Viewing Pictures on the Camera ....................................................................................... 55

Voice Memos: Recording and Playback ............................................................................. 58

Viewing Pictures on TV ..................................................................................................... 60

Viewing Pictures on a Computer ....................................................................................... 61

Printing Pictures ................................................................................................................ 65

w Print Set ....................................................................................................................... 66

Printing via Direct USB Connection.................................................................................... 70

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Picture Editing.................................................................................... 76

Available Picture Editing .................................................................................................... 76

Cropping Pictures: Crop .................................................................................................... 77

Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting......................................................................................... 78

H Creating a Smaller Picture: Small Pic. ........................................................................... 79

Movies................................................................................................ 80

S Recording Movies ......................................................................................................... 80

Viewing Movies ................................................................................................................. 85

The Shooting Menu........................................................................... 86

Using the Shooting Menu.................................................................................................. 86

m Metering..................................................................................................................... 88

q Continuous ................................................................................................................. 89

A Best Shot Selector ...................................................................................................... 92

C Auto Bracketing......................................................................................................... 93

E Flash Exp. Comp. ........................................................................................................ 94

F Image Adjustment ........................................................................................................ 94

M Image Sharpening ...................................................................................................... 95

P Saturation Control ....................................................................................................... 96

k AF Area Mode ............................................................................................................ 97

Y Auto-focus Mode ...................................................................................................... 100

I Fixed Aperture ............................................................................................................ 100

o Noise Reduction ......................................................................................................... 101

q Reset.......................................................................................................................... 102

r User Setting............................................................................................................... 103

The Playback Menu ......................................................................... 104

Using the Playback Menu ................................................................................................ 104

L List by Date ............................................................................................................... 107

z Slide Show ................................................................................................................ 109

A Delete ......................................................................................................................... 111

D Protect .................................................................................................................... 112

E Transfer Marking ..................................................................................................... 112

G Hide Image ............................................................................................................... 113

L Copy ........................................................................................................................ 114

The Set-up Menu ............................................................................. 115

Using the Set-up Menu ................................................................................................... 115

R Menus...................................................................................................................... 116

V Welcome Screen ...................................................................................................... 117

W Date .......................................................................................................................... 118

Z Monitor Settings ....................................................................................................... 120

b Date Imprint ............................................................................................................. 122

K Shot Confirmation..................................................................................................... 124

u AF Assist ................................................................................................................. 125

h Sound Settings ........................................................................................................... 126

i Auto Off .................................................................................................................... 127

M/O Format Memory/Card ........................................................................................... 127

j Language.................................................................................................................... 128

k Interface (USB/Video Mode) ..................................................................................... 128

E Auto Transfer .......................................................................................................... 129

n Reset All ..................................................................................................................... 130

B Firmware Version .................................................................................................... 131

Wireless Transfer Mode.................................................................. 132

Functions of the Wireless Transfer Mode ......................................................................... 132

Using the Wireless Transfer Mode ................................................................................... 133

Managing Profile Information ......................................................................................... 139

Transferring Images to a Computer................................................................................. 140

Technical Notes................................................................................ 149

Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................... 149

Caring for Your Camera.................................................................................................. 150

Error Messages ............................................................................................................... 153

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................. 160

Specifications.................................................................................................................. 164

Index .............................................................................................................................. 168

Before You Begin

Introduction

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and Speedlights) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD

DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR RANTY. The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal* could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.

For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.

* Holographic seal: Identifies this device as an authentic Nikon product.

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 profits that may result from product malfunction.

Internal Memory and SD Memory Card

This camera uses both internal memory and an SD memory card for storing pictures. If you insert a memory card into the camera, pictures will automatically be stored on the card instead of in the internal memory. To store, view or delete pictures in the internal memory or to format the internal memory, remove the memory card first.

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites:

• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/

• For users in Asia, Oceania and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for contact information:

http://nikonimaging.com/

NIKON WAR-

Holographic

seal

Before You Begin

Parts of the Camera

Before You Begin

Power-on lamp (c14)

Eyelet for camera strap

Microphone (c58)

Self-timer lamp (c30)/ AF-Assist illuminator (LED; c23, 150, 164)/ Shot confirmation (LED; c124)

Power switch (c14)

Lens (c151, 164)

Attaching the Camera strap

Shutter-release button (c22)

Mode Dial (c6)

Built-in flash (c27)

Speaker

Antenna (c140)

Wireless transfer LED (c141)

Lens not extended

Lens cover

m button (c86, 104)

Monitor (c4)

Tripod socket (c30, 44)

Play i button (c24, 55)

Battery-chamber/Memory card slot cover (c10)

USB (c62)/ Audio/Video (A/V) out (c60) connector

Red (C) lamp (c22)

Zoom (j/kl) buttons (c7, 20)

d (center)/ E (transfer) (c7, 61)

Delete A button (c24, 55)

Power connector cover (for AC adapter kit)

Before You Begin

Interface connector cover

Multi selector (C/H/F/I) (c7, 27, 30, 31, 33)

Interface connector cover

Battery-chamber/ Memory card slot

cover (c10)

Battery latch (c10)

The Monitor

9999

AUTO

1/60

F2.7

NORM

Shooting

Before You Begin

28 27

1 Shooting mode . . . . . 18, 34, 81

2 User setting

3 Image sharpening . . . . . . . . . 95

4 AE-L indicator 5 Focus indicator 6 Zoom indicator

7 Flash mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

8 Internal memory/Memory card

indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

9 Battery level indicator

Camera shake icon

11 “Date not set” icon 12 Time zone indicator

13 ISO sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

14 Self-timer indicator . . . . . . . . 30

15 Image size. . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 47

16 Image quality . . . . . . . . . 18, 47

17 Date imprint indicator . . . . . 122

18 Date counter/

Stored date number . . . . . . 123

19 Number of exposures remaining/

Length of movie . . . . . . . 18, 80

20 Aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

21 Focus area

22 Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . .45

23 Auto shooting mode. . . . . . . 18

35 33

3029

31 26

AUTO

23 22 21

Icons displayed vary with camera settings.

. . . . . . . . . . .103

. . . . . . . . . . .43

. . . . . . . . .22

. . . . . . . . .20

. . . . . 14

. . . 28, 153

. . . . . . 16

. . . . . 118

. . . . . . . . . .22, 97

5 7208

1/60

11 13

F2.7

NORM

9999

24 Exposure mode . . . . . . . . . . 45

25 Exposure compensation . . . . 33

Continuous shooting mode

27 Bracketing

White balance bracketing

10)

. . . . . . . . . . . . 93

11)

. . . 89

. . . 93

29 Best Shot Selector (BSS) . . . . 92

30 Noise reduction . . . . . . . . . 101

31 White balance . . . . . . . . . . . 52

32 Image adjustment . . . . . . . . 94

33 Saturation control . . . . . . . . 96

34 Electronic VR . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

35 Focus mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

1) Appears when mode dial is rotated to P or A.

2) Appears when taking a picture in Panorama assist mode.

3) Appears when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

4) Appears when the zoom buttons are pressed.

5) Appears when the battery is running low.

6) Blinks at slow shutter speeds to warn that pictures may be blurred.

7) Blinks when the camera clock has not been set.

8) Appears when the new city time zone has been set.

9) Displays the focus area when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

10)Appears when Auto bracketing has been set to C Auto bracketing.

11)Appears when WB (white balance) bracketing has been set.

100NIKON

JPG

2005 121200

0008

NORM

12s

Playback

NORM

1/60

F2.7

NORM

1/60

F2.7

18 17

16 15 14

20051212

NORM

12 911

JPG

1 2

4 5

100NIKON 0008

Before You Begin

Icons displayed vary with camera settings.

1 Current folder. . . . . . . . . . . .25

2 File number and type . . . . . .25

3 Internal memory/Memory card

indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

4 Battery level indicator

5 Volume indicator. . . . . . . . . . 85

Voice memo recording guide

6 7

Voice memo playback guide

8 Current frame number/Total

number of frames/Length of

movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24, 85

Display in the Monitor

Use Photo info in Monitor settings of the Set-up menu to display or hide information for shooting or playback (c120).

F2.7

NORM

1/60

Monitor shows current settings and view through lens

If the battery level indicator appears, the monitor will turn off temporarily while the flash is charging (c14, 23).

. . . . . 14

. . . 58 . . . 58

Monitor shows view through lens only

12s

9 D-Lighting icon . . . . . . . . . . 78

10 Movie playback icon . . . . . . 85

11 Image quality. . . . . . . . . . . . 18

12 Image size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

13 Movie indicator . . . . . . . . . . 80

14 Protect icon . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

15 Print-order icon . . . . . . . . . . 66

16 Transfer icon . . . . . . . . . . . 112

17 Time of recording . . . . . . . . 16

18 Date of recording. . . . . . . . . 16

1) Appears when the battery is running low.

1/60

F2.7

Framing grid

NORM

The Mode Dial

Before You Begin

P A (c45)

Choose these modes for varying degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture.

X Auto (c18)

A simple “point-andshoot” mode recommended for first time users of digital cameras.

To select a mode, align the mode icon with the “q” mark next to the mode dial.

b Scene (c34)

Choose from 16 “scenes” suited to different subjects or shooting conditions and let the camera do the rest.

S Movie (c80)

Choose from seven movie modes.

a Setup (c115)

Display the Set-up menu, where you can perform such tasks as setting the camera clock and adjusting monitor brightness.

Y Wireless Transfer mode (c132)

Connect the camera to a wireless LAN and transfer pictures to a computer or print images from a printer.

Image quality/Image size

(c47) W ISO sensitivity (c50) d White balance (c52)

Display menus of each option.

Navigating the Menus

PORTRAIT

Use the multi selector to perform operations such as selecting or canceling menu items that appear in the monitor. Press the d button after selecting an item to perform that operation.

Before You Begin

Press d to make selection or display sub-menu.

Return to previous menu or move cursor left.

Move cursor up.

Display sub-menu or move cursor right.

Move cursor down.

Use the multi selector to perform operations such as moving the area in which a picture is displayed or selecting a picture.

Displaying the Help

The COOLPIX P1/P2 displays explanations about modes and menus of the camera in the monitor. Pressing l (Help) button when displaying a menu displays the help for the selected scene or item. Pressing d while displaying the help performs the function.

Use for portrait pictures, create soft skin tone effects.

PORTRAIT

Confirm

Exit Back

First Steps

CHARGE

LITHIUM ION BATTE

LITHIUM ION

CHARGE

Charging the Battery

The camera uses a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 lithium-ion battery (supplied). Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low.

Connect the power cable

First Steps

Connect the power cable to the supplied MH-62 battery charger (1) and insert the wall plug into a power outlet (2). The CHARGE lamp will light to show that the charger is on (3).

CHA

LITH

IU M ION

TTE

Charge the battery

Remove the terminal cover from EN-EL8 and insert the battery into the MH-62.

CHA

LITHIUM IO

ATTE

CHARGE lamp starts blinking when battery is inserted. Charging is complete when

HAR

lamp stops blinking.

About two hours are required to charge a fully depleted battery.

CHA

R G E

ITHIUM IO

B ATTE

R Y C

E R

CHARGE

lamp

Blinks Battery charging. On Battery fully charged.

Battery error. If ambient temperature is not 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F),

Flickers

wait until temperature is in this range before charging. Otherwise unplug charger and remove battery immediately and take both devices to retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.

Description

Unplug the charger

Remove the battery and unplug the charger.

The MH-62 Battery Charger

Before using the MH-62, read and follow the warnings and notices on pages ii to vii of this manual.

The MH-62 is for use with EN-EL8 batteries. Do not use with incompatible batteries. The supplied power cable is intended solely for use with the MH-62 and is for domestic use only. It may be necessary to purchase another cable for use abroad; consult with a local Nikon-authorized retailer or service representative.

EN-EL8 Batteries

Before using the EN-EL8, read and follow the warnings and notices on pages ii to vii and 152 of this manual.

Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C (104°F). During charging, the temperature should be in the vicinity of 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F). Note that the battery may become hot during use; wait for the battery to cool before charging. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the battery, impair its performance, or prevent it from charging normally.

When the Battery Is Not in Use

When the battery is not in use, remove it from the camera or battery charger and replace the terminal cover. The camera and battery charger draw minute amounts of current even when off; if left in place, the battery could be drained to the point that it no longer functions.

First Steps

Inserting Batteries

Insert an EN-EL8 battery that has been fully-charged using the supplied MH-62 battery charger into your camera.

Open the battery-chamber/memory

First Steps

card slot cover

Slide the cover in the direction shown in (1) until it stops and open the cover (2).

Insert the battery

Insert the battery as shown in the label at the entrance to the battery chamber, making sure the positive “+” and negative “–” terminals are in the correct orientation.

Inserting Batteries

Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Check to be sure the battery is in the correct orientation.

The orange battery latch is pushed aside as the battery is inserted. The latch will close when the battery is fully inserted.

Make sure that the battery latch is secured over the battery and that the battery is set.

Battery Latch

Close the battery-chamber/memory

card slot cover

Close the cover (1) and slide it in until it latches (2). Ensure the cover is closed firmly.

Replacing Batteries

Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp has gone out before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Slide the battery latch in the direction indicated to eject the battery, which can then be removed using your fingers.

• Note that the battery may become hot during use. Observe due caution when removing the battery.

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Alternative Power Sources

To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an optional EH-62C AC adapter. Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter kit. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

Inserting Memory Cards

Pictures can be stored in the camera’s internal memory (about 32 MB for P1/16 MB for P2) or on a Secure Digital (SD) memory card. If no memory card has been inserted in the camera, pictures will be stored in the camera’s internal memory, and if the camera contains a memory card, then pictures will automatically be stored on the card. To store pictures in the internal memory, remove the memory card.

First Steps

Confirm that the camera is off

The power-on lamp should be off.

Open the battery-chamber/memory

card slot cover

Slide the cover in the direction shown in (1) until it stops and open the cover (2).

Insert the memory card

Insert the memory card in the direction of the arrow shown on the label at the entrance to the memory card slot until it clicks.

Inserting Memory Cards

Insert the memory card terminals first. 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.

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Terminals Direction of insertion

Front

Close the battery-chamber/memory

card slot cover

Close the cover (1) and slide it until it latches (2). Ensure the cover is closed firmly.

The Write Protect Switch

Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of data. When this switch is in the “Lock” position, pictures cannot be recorded, deleted, or edited, and the card cannot be formatted. Do not lock the card when taking, editing, or deleting pictures, when transferring images to a computer, when using Wireless transfer mode, or when formatting the memory card.

Write protect switch

Formatting Memory Cards

When using the memory cards formatted by the device other than COOLPIX P1/P2, format them using the COOLPIX P1/P2 before first use. For information on formatting memory cards, see “M/O Format Memory/Card” (c127) in the Set-up menu.

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 confirm that the power-on lamp is off.

the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while the power-on lamp is lit. Open the battery-chamber/memory

card slot cover and press the memory card to partially eject the card. The card can then be removed by hand.

• Memory cards may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing memory cards.

Do not open

First Steps

Memory Cards

• Use only Secure Digital (SD) memory cards.

• Do not disassemble or modify.

• Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks.

• Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects.

• Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.

• Do not leave in direct sunlight in a closed vehicle or in other areas exposed to high temperatures.

• Do not expose to high levels of humidity or to corrosive gas.

Checking the Battery Level

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Turn the camera on

• Press the power switch.

• The power-on lamp lights when the camera is

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Battery Level

Display Meaning

NO ICON Battery fully charged.

(lights)

WARNING!!

BATTERY

EXHAUSTED

The red (C) lamp and power-on lamp will blink when the “WARNING!! BATTERY EXHAUSTED” warning is displayed (c153).

Low battery. If flash fires, monitor turns off while flash recharges. Wireless transfer is not available until battery is charged.

Battery exhausted. Replace with fully charged battery.

on.

Check the battery level in the moni-

tor

When the camera is turned on for the first time, a language-selection dialog will be displayed. Choose the desired language and press d. See “Basic Setup” (c16).

Turning the Camera Off

To turn the camera off when the power-on lamp is lit, press the power switch.

• Do not remove the battery or disconnect the optional EH-62C AC adapter kit until the power-on lamp has gone out.

The i Button

Confirm

Transfer images as they are taken?

The camera can also be turned on by pressing the i button for about one second (except when the mode dial is set to Y). The monitor will show full-screen playback (c24).

The Power-On Lamp

The power-on lamp indicates the following:

When the power-on lamp is The camera is

On On

In Standby mode; Auto power off, or waiting

Blinking

for next shot in Interval timer shooting or Timelapse movie

Off Off

Auto Power Off (Standby Mode)

If no operations are performed for one minute (default setting), the monitor will turn off automatically and the camera will enter Standby mode to reduce the drain on the battery. While the camera is in Standby mode, the power-on lamp will blink. If no operations are performed for three minutes after the camera enters Standby mode, the power will turn off automatically and the power-on lamp will go out. The camera will be reactivated from Standby mode when you:

• Press the power switch

• Press the shutter-release button halfway

• Press the i button (when not in Wireless transfer mode, camera is in Playback mode)

• Press the m button to display the menu for the current mode, etc.

The length of time before the camera enters Standby mode can be changed using the Auto off option in the Set-up menu (c127). However, the length of time is fixed in the following cases:

• When a menu is displayed: 3 minutes

• When pictures are being played back in a slide show: 30 minutes

• When in Wireless transfer mode: 3 minutes (however, the power will not turn off automatically while transferring images.)

• When using the optional EH-62C AC adapter kit: 30 minutes

When connecting the camera to a computer or printer with a USB cable, Auto power off function does not work. When a transfer confirmation dialog appears for Shoot & Transfer (c146) in Wireless

Transfer images as they are taken?

transfer mode, Auto power off function does not work.

Yes

Transfer confirma-

tion dialog

Confirm

First Steps

Basic Setup

Confirm

Cancel

Set time and date?

Back

HOME TIME ZONE

Back

HOME TIME ZONE

The first time the camera is turned on, a language-selection dialog will be displayed in the monitor. Follow the steps below to choose a language and set the time and date.

First Steps

Cancel

Highlight Deutsch (German), English, Español (Spanish), Français (French),

Confirm

Confirmation dialog displayed. Highlight Yes.

Italiano (Italian), Nederlands (Dutch),

(Russian), Svenska (Swedish),

(Japanese), (Simplified

Chinese), (Traditional Chinese) or (Korean) and press d.

TIME ZONE

London, Casablanca

DaylightSaving

* To turn daylight saving time on or off,

press multi selector down to highlight

DaylightSaving and press d. When DaylightSaving is checked, time will

automatically be advanced one hour

Confirm

TIME ZONE menu displayed.*

(c119). To return to step 3, press multi selector up to highlight current time zone.

HOME TIME ZONE

London, Casablanca

Back

Confirm

Display map of world time zones. Select home time zone.

DATE

Set time and date?

Yes

Confirm

HOME TIME ZONE

London, Casablanca

Back

Confirm

Date not Set

If you exit without setting time and date, the s (“date not set”) icon will flash in the monitor (c4) when the camera is in Shooting mode and all pictures will have time stamp of “0000.00.00 00:00” (still images) or “2005.09.01 00:00” (movies).

DATE

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MDY

0 9

0 1

2005

0 0 0 0

DATE

MDY

0 9

0 1

2005

0 0 0 0

Display DATE menu. Edit Day (order of Day, Month, and Year

may differ in some areas).

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DATE

MDY

0 9

0 1

2005

0 0 0 0

Select Month. Repeat steps 7 and 8 to

Highlight D M Y.

DATE

MDY

1 2

0 1

1 3 0 0

edit Month, Year, hour, and minute.

DATE

DMY

0 1

1 3 0 0

Confirm

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Exit to mode currently selected with the mode dial.

1 2

Choose order in which Day, Month, and Year will be displayed.

Note that time and date of recording will not be imprinted on pictures unless Date or Date and time is selected for Date imprint (c122).

The Clock Battery

When the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by the optional EH-62C AC adapter, the clock battery will charge in about ten hours. When fully charged, the clock battery can provide a few days of back-up power.

Setting the Clock from PictureProject (Windows XP/Mac OS X Only)

If the camera is connected with the USB option set to PTP (default setting) (c61) in the In- terface menu of the Set-up menu, PictureProject and Wireless Camera Setup Utility (both

provided) can be used to set the camera clock to the same time and date as the computer. See the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD) for details.

Confirm

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2005

NORM

Basic Photography

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Step 1–Select X Mode

This section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in X (Auto shooting 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 X

Basic Photography

Turn the camera on

The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will display a welcome screen (c117). The camera is ready to shoot when the monitor shows the view through the camera lens.

Shooting mode

X indicates Auto shooting mode.

Focus area

Exposure mode

When taking pictures in Auto shooting mode, AUTO is displayed (c45).

Shutter speed Aperture

Number of exposures remaining

The number of pictures that can be stored in the internal memory or on a memory card depends on the capacity of the memory or memory card and the option chosen for Image mode (Image quality and Image size) (c47).

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Internal memory/Memory card

When the camera contains a memory card, O is displayed, and when there is no memory card in the camera, M is displayed.

Image size

Choose from eight options (for P1) or seven options (for P2) depend-

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use the picture ( The default setting is

3264 × 2448

2592 × 1944

Image quality

Choose from three options depending on how you plan to use the picture (c47). The default setting is NORMAL.

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for P1, for P2.

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