Nikon COOLPIX P6000 Owner Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

User’s Manual

Trademark Information

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provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Introduction

First Steps

A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

y Shooting Suited for the Scene

Shoot pictures using A, B, C and D

G Using the GPS

c More on Playback

D Movies

E Voice Recordings

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

Technical Notes

Uploading Pictures to the my Picturetown Server (Picture Bank)

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 Nikon product, to prevent possible injury.

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 Nikonauthorized 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.

Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder

Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment.

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.

For Your Safety

Observe the following precautions 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.

• Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied). Charge the battery inserting it into the camera and connecting the AC Adapter EH66 (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 flames 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.

• 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 t he following preca utions when handling the AC adapter

• 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 AC adapter 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 Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not handle the plug or AC adapter 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 DCto-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or result in overheating or fire.

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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 1m (3ft. 4in.) 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.

Turn the power off when using inside an airplane or the hospital

Turn the power off while inside the airplane during take off or landing. Set Record GPS Data in the GPS mode to Off as well. Follow the instructions of the hospital when using while in a hospital. The electromagnetic waves given out by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital.

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.

COOLPIX P6000

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

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.

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

WARNINGS..................................................................................................................................................................ii

Notices ....................................................................................................................................................... v

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

About This Manual ................................................................................................................................1

Information and Precautions.............................................................................................................2

Parts of the Camera............................................................................................................................... 6

The Camera Body....................................................................................................................................................6

The Monitor................................................................................................................................................................ 8

Basic Operations................................................................................................................................... 10

The Mode dial........................................................................................................................................................10

The Command Dial and w (FUNC) Button........................................................................................11

The Multi Selector ...............................................................................................................................................12

The d Button....................................................................................................................................................13

Switching Between Tabs.................................................................................................................................13

The x (Monitor) Button..............................................................................................................................14

The I (My Menu) button.............................................................................................................................15

Help Displays..........................................................................................................................................................15

Attaching the Camera Strap.........................................................................................................................15

First Steps.............................................................................................................................................16

Inserting the Battery ...........................................................................................................................16

Removing the Battery .......................................................................................................................................17

Turning On and Off the Camera.................................................................................................................17

Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................................................18

Setting Display Language, Date and Time..................................................................................20

Insert the Memory Card.....................................................................................................................22

Removing Memory Cards...............................................................................................................................22

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Table of Content s

A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode.................................................................. 24

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode........................................................24

Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode...............................................................................................25

Step 2 Frame a Picture........................................................................................................................26

Using the Viewfinder .........................................................................................................................................26

Using the Zoom....................................................................................................................................................27

Step 3 Focus and Shoot .....................................................................................................................28

Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures ..........................................................................................30

Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)............................................................................................................30

Deleting Pictures.................................................................................................................................................. 30

Using the Flash......................................................................................................................................32

Available Flash Modes ......................................................................................................................................32

Setting the Flash Mode....................................................................................................................................33

Shooting with the Self-timer/Remote Control ..........................................................................35

Shooting with the Self-timer........................................................................................................................35

Shooting with Remote Control...................................................................................................................36

Choosing a Focus Mode ....................................................................................................................37

Setting the Focus Mode..................................................................................................................................38

Using Manual Focus...........................................................................................................................................39

Exposure Compensation...................................................................................................................40

y Shooting Suited for the Scene.......................................................................................41

Shooting in the Scene Mode ...........................................................................................................41

Setting the Scene Mode..................................................................................................................................41

Features......................................................................................................................................................................42

Shooting Pictures for a Panorama.............................................................................................................48

Shoot pictures using A, B, C and D......................................................................................... 50

A, B, C, D mode.................................................................................................................................50

A (Programmed Auto) Mode...........................................................................................................52

B (Shutter-Priority Auto) Mode ......................................................................................................53

C (Aperture-Priority Auto) Mode ..................................................................................................54

D (Manual) Mode ................................................................................................................................55

Active D-Lighting.................................................................................................................................57

To use Active D-Lighting................................................................................................................................. 57

Using E, F (User Setting Mode) ..............................................................................................58

Register the Settings in E or F ..........................................................................................................58

Resetting Registered Settings......................................................................................................................59

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G Using the GPS............................................................................................................................. 60

Recording Positional Information to Pictures............................................................................60

Changing GPS Settings (GPS Menu)..............................................................................................63

Valid Storage Period...........................................................................................................................................63

Update GPS Data .................................................................................................................................................63

Synchronize.............................................................................................................................................................64

c More on Playback....................................................................................................................... 65

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback.......................................................................65

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ..........................................................................................66

Editing Pictures.....................................................................................................................................67

Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting .............................................................................68

Crop Picture.............................................................................................................................................................69

Resizing Pictures: Small Picture...................................................................................................................70

Adding Black Frame on Pictures: Black Border ..................................................................................71

RAW Processing Using the Camera: NRW (RAW) Processing ...................................................72

Voice Memos: Recording and Playback .......................................................................................74

Recording Voice Memos................................................................................................................................. 74

Playing Voice Memos........................................................................................................................................74

Deleting Voice Memos.....................................................................................................................................74

Viewing Pictures by Date ..................................................................................................................75

Selecting a Date in Calendar Mode..........................................................................................................75

Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode...................................................................................................76

Using Calendar Mode and List by Date Mode ..................................................................................77

Calendar and List by Date Menus..............................................................................................................78

D Movies ............................................................................................................................................. 79

Recording Movies ................................................................................................................................79

The Movie Menu...................................................................................................................................80

Selecting Movie Options.................................................................................................................................80

Autofocus Mode...................................................................................................................................................81

Time-Lapse Movies.............................................................................................................................................82

Movie Playback .....................................................................................................................................84

Deleting Movie Files...........................................................................................................................................84

E Voice Recordings...........................................................................................................................85

Making Voice Recordings..................................................................................................................85

Playing Voice Recordings..................................................................................................................87

Deleting Sound Files..........................................................................................................................................88

Copying Voice Recordings................................................................................................................ 89

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Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers.............................................................90

Connecting to a TV ..............................................................................................................................90

Connecting to a Computer...............................................................................................................91

Before Connecting the Camera..................................................................................................................91

Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer................................................................92

Connecting to a Printer......................................................................................................................95

Connecting the Camera and Printer........................................................................................................96

Printing Pictures One at a Time...................................................................................................................97

Printing Multiple Pictures ...............................................................................................................................98

Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set ...................................................................................... 101

H Uploading Pictures to the my Picturetown Server (Picture Bank)..........................103

LAN Features and my Picturetown ............................................................................................. 103

my Picturetown.................................................................................................................................................. 103

Picture Bank..........................................................................................................................................................103

my Picturetown Setup Workflow ................................................................................................ 104

First Steps.............................................................................................................................................105

Confirming LAN Connection.....................................................................................................................105

Ready Information Required for LAN Connection .......................................................................105

Settings from the Camera.............................................................................................................. 107

Basic Operation of the Network Settings ..........................................................................................107

Configuring a Network Profile ..................................................................................................................109

Entering my Picturetown User Information.....................................................................................110

Protecting LAN Information Stored in the Camera.....................................................................111

Registering with my Picturetown................................................................................................ 114

Registering a Camera with my Picturetown....................................................................................116

Using Picture Bank............................................................................................................................ 117

Uploading All Pictures at Once................................................................................................................117

Uploading Selected Pictures .....................................................................................................................118

Viewing Pictures on the my Picturetown Server ................................................................... 120

Table of Contents

d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus ...........................................................................121

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu .................................................................................... 121

Displaying the Shooting Menu................................................................................................................ 123

q Image Quality...............................................................................................................................................124

r Image Size......................................................................................................................................................126

a Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control) ...............................................................................129

a Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control).........................................134

B White Balance..............................................................................................................................................136

E ISO Sensitivity............................................................................................................................................... 138

G Metering .........................................................................................................................................................139

C Continuous ...................................................................................................................................................140

H Auto Bracketing..........................................................................................................................................143

G AF Area Mode..............................................................................................................................................144

I Autofocus mode ........................................................................................................................................ 146

J Flash Exp. Comp.........................................................................................................................................147

K Flash Control.................................................................................................................................................147

M Noise Reduction ........................................................................................................................................ 148

Q Distortion Control......................................................................................................................................148

X Wide-angle Converter ...........................................................................................................................149

Restrictions on Camera Settings .............................................................................................................150

Playback Options: The Playback Menu ..................................................................................... 153

Displaying the Playback Menu.................................................................................................................153

b Slide Show.....................................................................................................................................................155

c Delete ................................................................................................................................................................ 156

d Protect.............................................................................................................................................................156

f Rotate Image................................................................................................................................................157

i Hide Image ....................................................................................................................................................157

h Copy .................................................................................................................................................................. 158

Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu....................................................................................... 159

Displaying the Setup Menu........................................................................................................................160

c Welcome Screen........................................................................................................................................161

d Date....................................................................................................................................................................162

e Brightness...................................................................................................................................................... 165

f Date Imprint..................................................................................................................................................165

g Vibration Reduction................................................................................................................................. 167

h AF Assist ......................................................................................................................................................... 168

u Digital Zoom ................................................................................................................................................168

i Sound Settings ...........................................................................................................................................169

k Auto Off ......................................................................................................................

l/m Format Memory/Format Card ...................................................................................................170

n Language ........................................................................................................................................................171

o Video Mode...................................................................................................................................................171

.....................................169

Table of Content s

U FUNC Button.................................................................................................................................................172

S Customize My Menu ...............................................................................................................................173

p Reset All...........................................................................................................................................................174

r Firmware Version.......................................................................................................................................176

Technical Notes ................................................................................................................................177

Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 177

Approved Memory Cards ............................................................................................................................178

Wide-angle Converter ...................................................................................................................................179

Using Optional Speedlights (External Flash)....................................................................................180

Image/Sound File and Folder Names ........................................................................................ 181

Caring for the Camera ..................................................................................................................... 182

Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................183

Storage.................................................................................................................................................................... 184

Error Messages ................................................................................................................................... 185

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................ 190

Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 197

Supported Standards ..................................................................................................................................... 200

Index ...................................................................................................................................................... 201

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Introduction

About This Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX P6000 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy shooting with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.

Symbols and Conventions

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 the camera.

This icon marks notes, information that should be read

before using the camera.

Notations

• A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a “memory card.”

• The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”

• The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of

buttons or messages displayed in the computer monitor are indicated in bold.

Screen Samples

In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.

Illustrations and Screen Display

Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display.

This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful

when using the camera.

This icon indicates that more information is available

elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide.

Introduction

C Internal Memory and Memory Cards

Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on removable memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and delete, playback and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card. The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or used to store, delete or view pictures.

Information and Precautions

Life-Long Learning

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

Introduction

• 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://imaging.nikon.com/

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 flash accessories) 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

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

NIKON WARRANTY.

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

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5

Before Taking Important Pictures

Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normall y. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

About the Manuals

• 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.

• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.

• While every effort was 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 atten tion of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

Information and Precautions

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that was 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 loca l 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 was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The copying or reproduction of stamps i ssued by the govern ment and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.

• 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 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.

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image 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 (A161). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices. Reset the network setting stored in the camera (A113).

Introduction

Information and Precautions

Note the following important points before using this product’s LAN features.

Personal Information Management and Disclaimer

• User information registered and configured with the product, including network connection

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settings and other personal information , is susceptible to alteration and loss resulting from operational error, static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair or other handling. Always keep separate copies of important information. Nikon is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages or lost profits resulting from alteration or loss of content that is not attributable to Nikon.

• Before discarding this product or transferring it to another owner, it is recommended that you

apply the Reset option (A113) in the camera’s network setting menu, to delete all user information registered and configured with the product, including network connection settings and other personal information.

• Nikon is not responsible for any damages stemming from unauthorized use of e-mail addresses

stored in the camera resulting from theft of the product.

Precautions and Limitations when Using the LAN Features

• Connection to a network for the ser vices (hereinafter referred to as Services) using the camera’s

LAN features is not guaranteed or supported outside the United States, Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea, Taiwan, Germany, France, and Sweden. Nikon is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages or lost profits resulting from any connection made at your own risk.

• Nikon makes no guarantees whatsoever concerning the ability of these Services to store or

safeguard images. Be sure to maintain separate back-up copies of all important images. Nikon is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages or lost profits resulting from alteration or loss of content that is not attributable to Nikon.

• Your use of the Services is completely at your own risk and Nikon accepts no responsibility on your

behalf.

• By using the Ser vices, you agree not to upload, post, e-mail or other wise transmit or communicate

any material through the Services that is obscene, pornographic, unlawful, th reatening, an invasion of any privacy or publicity rights of any party, defamatory, libelous, illegal or otherwise objectionable, or infringes on any copyright, trademark or other intellectual property or contractual right of any party.

• You hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waive, discharge and release Nikon, its affiliates and

subsidiaries, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, legal representatives, and successors (“Nik on Parties”) from and against any and all claims by or against you related to any material you post, e-mail or otherwise transmit or communicate through the Services.

• Furthermore, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Nikon Parties from and

against any claims, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney’ and professionals’ fees and litigation costs) related to any material you post, e-mail or otherwise transmit or communicate through the Services.

Information and Precautions

• You understand that (i) your right to use the Services may be terminated by Nikon and/or (ii) the

materials you post, e-mail or otherwise transmit or communicate through the S ervices may be deleted or removed by Nikon in the event you breach the foregoing, or any other terms and conditions that Nikon may require in connection with your use of the Services.

• These Services are subject to change, suspension, or termination without notice.

• Be sure to read Nikon’s “Privacy Management Policy” located at the following URL: http://

www.nikon.co.jp/main/eng/privacy/index.htm

• If you are in Europe, click on your country of residence at the following URL and follow the link

<privacy policy>: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/

• You can visit the my Picturetown Website at the following URL: http://mypicturetown.com/

Introduction

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

Introduction

1 2

Built-in flash raised

3 4

5 6 7

8 9

11 12

1 Command dial ............................................... 11

2 Power switch/Power-on lamp...17, 169

3 Mode dial...........................................................10

4 Viewfinder.........................................................26

5 Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1................. 180

6 Accessory shoe ...........................................180

7 Built-in flash .....................................................32

8 Shutter-release button..............................28

9 Eyelet for camera strap (×2)...................15

10 Connector cover ...................18, 90, 92, 96

11 DC input connector ......................... 18, 117

Lens cover closed

12 Cable connector............................90, 92, 96

14 Infrared receiver.............................................36

16 Microphone .....................................74, 79, 85

17 Lens ring..........................................................179

18 Lens ......................................................... 183, 197

19 Lens cover

Zoom control..................................................27

f : Wide ...................................................27

g : Tele......................................................27

h: Thumbnail playback.................65

i : Playback zoom.............................66

j : Help ....................................................15

Self-timer lamp...............................................35

AF-assist illuminator.................................168

Parts of the Camera

Introduction

324

1 5 7 86

109 16

1 K (flash pop-up) button......................33

2 Viewfinder.........................................................26

3 Flash lamp.........................................................34

4 Autofocus (AF) lamp...........................28, 85

5 x (monitor) button ................................14

6 Multi Selector..................................................12

7 k (apply selection) button ..................12

8 l (delete) button..........30, 31, 74, 84, 88

9 GPS Antenna ...................................................60

10 w (FUNC) button.............................11, 172

11 I (My Menu) button ..............................15

12 J (manual focus) button ........................39

222120 2319

13 c (playback) button ...............................30

14 d button .................13, 41, 80, 123, 153

15 Speaker ............................................... 74, 84, 87

16 Monitor ..................................................8, 14, 25

17 Tripod socket

Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover ...................16, 22

19 Memory card slot.........................................22

20 Battery chamber............................................16

21 LAN connector cover ..............................117

22 LAN connector ............................................ 117

23 Battery latch.............................................16, 17

Parts of the Camera

1/1 25

F2. 7

999

9h5 9m5 9s

59m 59s

99 9

99 99

The Monitor

The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings).

Introduction

See page 14 for details on changing the monitor display.

With Shooting

25 24 23

Shooting mode

Focus mode......................................................37

Zoom indicator ..............................................27

AE/AF-L indicator..........................................49

Flash mode .......................................................32

Speedlights....................................................180

Active D-Lighting..........................................57

Battery level indicator ................................24

Vibration reduction icon ...............25, 167

Distortion control ......................................148

Wide-angle convertor.............................149

GPS connection indicator........................60

Focus area............................................... 28, 144

Focus area (Face Priority).......................144

“Date not set” indicator..........................185

Time zone indicator .................................162

Date imprint/date counter ..................165

Image size.......................................................126

Movie options.................................................80

* Differs according to the current shooting mode.

....................24, 41, 50, 79

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1/125 F2.7

8 9

F2.7

999

1820 17

999

9999

9h59m59s

9999

59m59s

(a) Number of exposures

remaining.................................................. 24

(b) Movie length...........................................79

Internal memory indicator ..................... 25

Aperture............................................................. 51

Image quality................................................124

Shutter speed................................................. 51

Values in EVs....................................................55

ISO sensitivity .......................................34, 138

Exposure compensation ......................... 40

Flash exposure compensation...........147

Noise reduction...........................................148

COOLPIX Picture Control.......................129

White balance..............................................136

Self-timer/Remote Control..................... 35

Bracketing.......................................................143

Continuous shooting mode................140

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Parts of the Camera

Introduction

5 6 7

Date of recording.........................................20

Time of recording ........................................20

Volume indicator...................................74, 84

Battery level indicator ............................... 24

GPS data recording indicator................60

Image quality

Image size

Movie options

..............................................124

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.............................................. 80

(a) Current frame number/

total number of frames..................... 30

(b) Movie length........................................... 84

Internal memory indicator .....................30

Voice memo recording guide.............. 74

* Differs according to the selected option during shooting.

Voice memo playback guide................74

Movie playback guide ...............................84

Calendar guide/

list by date guide.................................. 75, 76

Print-order icon .......................................... 101

Small picture indicator...................... 69, 70

D-Lighting icon .............................................68

Black border indicator............................... 71

Picture Bank picture icon .....................119

Protect icon...................................................156

File number and type ............................. 181

Basic Operations

The Mode dial

Align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial.

Introduction

Auto (A24)

Choose this simple mode, an automatic, “point-andshoot” mode recommended for firsttime users of digital cameras.

E, F User setting (A58)

Register the settings made in shooting modes A, B, C and D. Once the settings are registered, you can shoot with the settings that are used more frequently by just switching to this mode.

H Picture Bank (A103)

Use the LAN feature to send pictures taken from the camera to my Picturetown on the Internet.

A, B, C, D (A50)

Choose these modes for greater control over shutter speed and aperture.

D Movie (A79)

Choose this mode to shoot movies.

y Scene (A41)

Choose this mode for automatic adjustment of settings to suit the selected subject type, or use the voice recording option to record sound only.

G GPS (A60)

Check the settings and status of the GPS function. Use the GPS feature to record the orientation for the picture.

Basic Operations

The Command Dial and w (FUNC) Button

Rotate the command dial, and use the dial with the w button, to select mode or menu quickly and change settings.

With Shooting

Mode Use Description

Programmed auto (mode dial set to A)

Shutter-priority auto (mode dial set to B)

Aperture-priority auto (mode dial set to C)

Manual (mode dial set to D)

Mode dial set to A, B, C, D, E or F

Mode dial set to yw + Choose a scene mode. 41 Mode dial set to D w + Choose a movie option. 80

w +

Change the flexible program. 52

Adjust shutter speed. 53

Adjust aperture. 54

Adjust shutter speed or aperture. (Press the multi selector K to switch between the different options.)

Adjust the setting assigned to FUNC button. (At the default setting, the ISO sensitivity setting can be adjusted.)

With Playback

Mode Use Description

Playback mode w +

Full-frame playback or Thumbnail playback

Playback zoom Change zoom rate. 66

Movie/Audio playback Fast-forward or Rewind.

Switch to calendar mode or list by date mode.

Choose a picture. 30, 65

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75, 76

84, 88

Introduction

Basic Operations

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The Multi Selector

This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selection.

Introduction

With Shooting

Display m (flash mode) (A32) menu or move cursor up

Display o (exposure compensation)

Display n (selftimer/remote control) (A35) menu

Display L (focus mode) (A37) menu or move cursor down

With Playback

Choose the previous picture

(A40) menu

Apply selection

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Choose the next picture

With Menu Screens

Move cursor up

Move to the next menu or apply

Return to the

selection

previous menu

Apply selection

Move cursor down

C Notes on the Multi Selector

In this m anual, up, down, left, and right presses o f the multi selector m ay be indicated with H, I, J and K.

(move to the next menu)

Shooting menu

Image quality Image size Picture Control Custom Picture Control

White balance

ISO sensitivity

Basic Operations

The d Button

Press the d button to display the menu for the selected mode.

• Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (A12).

• Menu options can also be selected by rotating the command dial.

• Choose the tab on the left to display each menu item.

• Press the d button again to exit the menu.

•Top tab: Display the usable menus in the modes selected by the mode dial

• Middle tab: Display the playback menu

• Bottom tab: Display the setup menu

Displayed when there are one or

more menu items to follow

Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages

Shooting menu

Image quality

Image size Picture Control Custom Picture Control White balance ISO sensitivity

The selected option

Introduction

items

Shooting menu

Metering Continuous

Auto bracketing

AF area mode Autofocus mode Flash exp. comp.

Displayed when

there are more

previous menu

Press the k button or the multi selector K to proceed to the next set of options.

Switching Between Tabs

Shooting menu

Image quality

Image size Picture Control Custom Picture Control White balance ISO sensitivity

Press the multi selector J to highlight the tab.

Shooting menu

Press the multi selector H or I to select the tab, and press either the k button or K.

Image quality Image size Picture Control Custom Picture Control White balance ISO sensitivity

Auto bracketing

±0.3 ±0.7 ±1.0

Off

Press t he k button or the multi selector K to apply selection.

Set up

Welcome screen

Date Brightness Date imprint Vibration reduction AF assist

The chosen menu is displayed.

Basic Operations

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The x (Monitor) Button

To hide or show monitor indicators during shooting and playback, press the x button.

With Shooting

Introduction

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Framing guides

Display a boxed guide for framing.

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Display the image taken and shooting

information.

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Monitor off

Turn off the monitor.

1, 2

Photo information hidden

Display only the image taken.

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Photo information displayed

Display current image and

its information.

Shooting data displayed

(except for movies)

Display highlight3, histogram 4

1 Available when mode dial is set to A, B, C, D, E or F. 2 Shutter will not click when focus is not locked and the AF lamp does not light up. 3 The brightest portions of the image (highlight) blink. Use highlights as a guide when setting

exposure.

4 A graph showing tone distribution. The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark

tones to the left and bright tones to the right; the vertical axis shows number of pixels of each brightness in image.

5 Shows the folder name, file name, GPS data recording indicator, shooting mode A, B, C or D,

shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, ISO sensitivit y, and file number/total number of exposures. A is displayed when shooting mode is set to A, y, or A.

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Photo information hidden

Display image only.

Basic Operations

The I (My Menu) button

Press the I button to display the menu items that are used frequently during shooting (only when shooting mode is set to A, B, C, D, E or F). Press the I button again to stop displaying My Menu. Options that are displayed in My Menu can be changed in Customize My Menu (A173) of setup menu (A159).

My Menu

Image quality

Image size Picture Control

White balance Active D-Lighting Distortion control

Help Displays

Rotate the zoom control to g (j) when M is displayed at the lower of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option. To return to the original menu, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again.

White balance

For accurate color reproduction, choose a setting that matches the light source.

Back

Introduction

Attaching the Camera Strap

Attach the camera strap to the eyelet as shown below (2 eyelets available).

First Steps

Inserting the Battery

Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied) into the camera.

• Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low (A18).

Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

First S teps

Insert the battery.

• Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are oriented correctly, as described on the label at the entrance of the batter y chamber, and insert the battery.

• Use the battery to push the orange battery latch up 1 as the battery is inserted 2. The latch raises back into place when the battery is fully inserted.

B Inserting the Battery

Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could d amage the c amera. Make sure that the Battery

is correctly oriented.

Battery latch

Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

• Close the batter y-chamber/memory card slot cover 1, and slide the cover latch to the Z position 2.

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