Nikon COOLPIX P7000 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

User’s Manual

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• All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

AVC Patent Portfolio License

This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, L.L.C.

See http://www.mpegla.com.

Introduction

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode

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.

WAR NING S

Turn off in the event of malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or Battery Charger, unplug the Battery Charger and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection.

Do not disassemble

Touching the internal parts of the camera or 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.

Do not use the camera or Battery Charger 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 caution when handling the battery

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

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

• Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 (supplied). Charge the battery by inserting it in a Battery Charger MH-24 (supplied).

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

• Do not short or disassemble the battery or attempt to remove or break the battery insulation or casing.

• Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

• 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 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 plug or go near the Battery Charger during lightning storms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not damage, modify or forcibly tug, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to heat or flames. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not handle the plug or Battery Charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DCto-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause 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 1 m (3 ft. 4 in.) from the subject.

Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object

Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

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. 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

Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

DANGER – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. The power supply unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.

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 P7000

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.

Notices

Notice for Customers in the State of California

WAR NING

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

Notice for Customers in Canada

CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

AT TE NT I ON

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Notices for Customers in Europe

CAUTION

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parts of the Camera...............................................................................................................................4

Camera Body .............................................................................................................................................................4

Monitor .........................................................................................................................................................................6

Basic Operations..................................................................................................................................... 9

Command Dial .........................................................................................................................................................9

f (Av/Tv) Button.....................................................................................................................................................9

Quick Menu Dial and Quick Menu Button...........................................................................................10

Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way Down.........................................10

g (AE-L/AF-L) Button.......................................................................................................................................11

w (FUNC) Button..............................................................................................................................................11

Rotary Multi Selector .........................................................................................................................................12

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

Switching Between Tabs in the Menu Screen...................................................................................14

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

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

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

Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................................................16

Inserting the Battery ...........................................................................................................................18

Removing the Battery.......................................................................................................................................19

Turning On and Off the Camera.................................................................................................................19

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

Inserting the Memory Card ..............................................................................................................22

Removing the Memory Card........................................................................................................................22

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Basic Photography and Playback: A (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 Unnecessary Pictures ...................................................................................................................31

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

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

Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer...............................................................................................35

Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smile Timer) .........................................................................36

Shooting with Remote Control.......................................................................................................38

Using Focus Mode ...............................................................................................................................40

Setting the Focus Mode..................................................................................................................................41

Using Manual Focus...........................................................................................................................................42

Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation)..............................................................43

More on Shooting .............................................................................................................................44

Selecting a Shooting Mode (Mode Dial)......................................................................................44

Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode)............................................................................45

Setting the Scene Mode..................................................................................................................................45

Shooting in the Scene Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)............................46

Selecting a Scene Mode to Take Pictures (Features).....................................................................48

Taking Pictures for a Panorama...................................................................................................................56

Shooting Low-lit Scenes (Low Noise Night Mode) ..................................................................58

Low Noise Night Menu....................................................................................................................................59

Setting the Exposure for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes) .......................................................60

A, B, C, D Modes .............................................................................................................................................60

A (Programmed Auto) Mode.......................................................................................................................62

B (Shutter-Priority Auto) Mode..................................................................................................................63

C (Aperture-Priority Auto) Mode..............................................................................................................64

D (Manual) Mode...............................................................................................................................................65

Changing the Frequently Used Settings for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes) ..................67

Quick Menu.............................................................................................................................................................67

a Choosing the Image Quality and the Image Size...............................................................68

b Setting the ISO Sensitivity....................................................................................................................74

c Matching Image Colors with Colors as Seen with the Naked Eye

(White Balance).....................................................................................................................................................76

d Continuous Shooting while Changing the Shutter Speed, ISO Sensitivity and

White Balance (Bracketing)............................................................................................................................80

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Checking the Picture Brightness Distribution (A, B, C, D Modes)..................................82

Selecting the Focus Area (A, B, C, D Modes)..........................................................................84

Focusing on Moving Subjects for Shooting (Subject Tracking) .............................................88

Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes) ......................................................90

Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control)..........................................................................................92

Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control)....................................................96

Metering....................................................................................................................................................................98

Continuous..............................................................................................................................................................99

Autofocus Mode................................................................................................................................................102

Flash Exp. Comp................................................................................................................................................102

Noise Reduction Filter....................................................................................................................................103

Long Exposure NR............................................................................................................................................103

Distortion Control.............................................................................................................................................104

Wide-angle Converter ...................................................................................................................................104

Flash Control........................................................................................................................................................105

Active D-Lighting..............................................................................................................................................106

Zoom Memory ...................................................................................................................................................107

Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously.................................................................... 108

E, F and N (User Setting Modes)......................................................................................112

Save the Settings in E, F or N .....................................................................................................113

Shooting in E, F or N (User Setting) Mode.........................................................................114

Resetting Saved Settings.............................................................................................................................114

More on Playback............................................................................................................................115

Operations in Full-Frame Playback.............................................................................................115

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback.................................................................... 116

Calendar Display................................................................................................................................................117

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ....................................................................................... 118

Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date).................................................................................... 119

Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode................................................................................................119

Operations in List by Date Mode............................................................................................................120

List by Date Menus..........................................................................................................................................121

Playback Options: Playback Menu.............................................................................................. 122

a Print Set: Setting the Pictures and Number of Copies to Print ....................................123

b Slide Show....................................................................................................................................................126

c Delete: Deleting Multiple Pictures.................................................................................................127

Selecting Pictures.............................................................................................................................................128

d Protect...........................................................................................................................................................129

f Rotate Image...............................................................................................................................................130

i Hide Image...................................................................................................................................................130

h Copy: Copying Between the Internal Memory and Memory Card ..........................131

Voice Memos: Recording and Playback.................................................................................... 132

Recording Voice Memos..............................................................................................................................132

Playing Voice Memos.....................................................................................................................................132

Deleting Voice Memos..................................................................................................................................132

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Editing Pictures ................................................................................................................................133

Picture Editing Functions...............................................................................................................133

Editing Pictures.................................................................................................................................. 135

k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation........................................................135

I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast..................................................................136

g Small Picture: Resizing Pictures.......................................................................................................137

j Black Border: Adding a Black Border to Pictures ...................................................................138

e Skin Softening: Making Skin Appear Smoother....................................................................139

R Straighten: Compensating for Picture Slanting ....................................................................141

S Miniature Effect: Setting Close-up Miniature Effects ......................................................142

F NRW (RAW) Processing: Creating JPEG Images from NRW Images....................143

a Crop: Cropping Pictures........................................................................................................................145

Movie Recording and Playback..................................................................................................146

Recording Movies ............................................................................................................................. 146

Selecting a Movie Type to Shoot............................................................................................................148

Changing the Movie Mode Settings....................................................................................................149

Autofocus Mode................................................................................................................................................150

Wind Noise Reduction...................................................................................................................................150

Movie Playback..................................................................................................................................151

Editing Movies....................................................................................................................................................152

Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture...............................................................................153

Deleting Unnecessary Movies..................................................................................................................153

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers...........................................................154

Connecting to a TV...........................................................................................................................154

Connecting to a Computer............................................................................................................ 156

Before Connecting the Camera...............................................................................................................156

Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer ...................................................................157

Connecting to a Printer................................................................................................................... 161

Connecting the Camera and Printer.....................................................................................................162

Printing Pictures One at a Time................................................................................................................163

Printing Multiple Pictures............................................................................................................................164

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Basic Camera Setup........................................................................................................................167

Setup Menu......................................................................................................................................... 167

Welcome Screen...............................................................................................................................................169

Date...........................................................................................................................................................................170

Monitor Settings................................................................................................................................................173

Date Imprint.........................................................................................................................................................174

Vibration Reduction........................................................................................................................................175

Motion Detection.............................................................................................................................................176

AF Assist..................................................................................................................................................................177

Red-eye Reduction..........................................................................................................................................177

Digital Zoom........................................................................................................................................................178

Zoom Speed........................................................................................................................................................179

Sound Settings...................................................................................................................................................179

Record Orientation..........................................................................................................................................180

Auto Off ..................................................................................................................................................................181

Format Memory/Format Card...................................................................................................................182

Language...............................................................................................................................................................183

TV Settings ............................................................................................................................................................183

Built-in ND Filter.................................................................................................................................................184

AE/AF Lock Button...........................................................................................................................................185

Fn Button...............................................................................................................................................................186

Av/Tv Button........................................................................................................................................................187

Customize My Menu.......................................................................................................................................187

Reset File Numbering.....................................................................................................................................188

Blink Warning......................................................................................................................................................189

Reset All ..................................................................................................................................................................191

Firmware Version...............................................................................................................................................194

Caring for the Camera....................................................................................................................195

Caring for the Camera.....................................................................................................................195

Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................197

Storage....................................................................................................................................................................198

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Technical Notes and Index ...........................................................................................................199

Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 199

Using Speedlights (External Flash Unit)..............................................................................................202

File and Folder Names..................................................................................................................... 203

Error Messages...................................................................................................................................205

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................ 210

Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 217

Supported Standards.....................................................................................................................................220

Approved Memory Cards............................................................................................................................221

Index...................................................................................................................................................... 222

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Introduction

About This Manual

Thank you for your purchase of Nikon COOLPIX P7000 digital camera. This manual is written to help you enjoy taking pictures 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:

Introduction

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.

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.

Notations

• Secure Digital (SD) memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card

are referred to as “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 a computer monitor are indicated in bold text.

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.

C 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, the memory card is used. To use the internal memory for shooting, playback, deleting or formatting, remove the memory card.

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://ww w.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 and AC adapters) 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 ELEC TRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID

YOUR

NIKON WARRANTY.

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 on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will n ot 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

comp lete, we would a ppreci ate it we re you to bring a ny erro rs or om ission s to the a ttenti on 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 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 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 issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.

• Cautions on cer tain 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 inter national 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 built-in 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 (A169). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

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Parts of the Camera

Camera Body

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1 Eyelet for camera strap.............................15

2 Exposure compensation dial.................43

3 Exposure compensation dial mark.... 43

5 Mode dial...........................................................44

7 Quick menu button....................................67

8 Quick menu dial............................................67

10 Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1................. 202

11 Accessory shoe ...........................................202

12 Built-in flash .....................................................32

13 HDMI Mini Connector............................154

15 Connector cover ...................154, 157, 162

191714 161513 18

Power switch/power-on lamp

Quick menu dial mark

Microphone (stereo).........................132, 146

USB/Audio video connector

.........................................................154, 157, 162

.................................67

... 19, 181

Built-in flash raised

85 6 79

10 11 12

2321

Power connector cover (for connection

with an optional AC Adapter)............199

17 f (Av/Tv) button...................................9, 187

18 Shutter-release button.....................10, 28

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

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

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

h: Thumbnail playback..............116

i : Playback zoom..........................118

j : Help ....................................................45

20 Infrared receiver (front) .............................39

21 w (FUNC) button............................11, 186

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

AF-assist illuminator.................................177

23 Lens .........................................................197, 217

24 Lens cover

25 Lens ring..........................................................105

26 Lens ring release button .......................105

25 26

321 45 7 118 9106

Parts of the Camera

Bottom of camera

20 21

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1312 14 1615 17 18 22 23

1 External microphone connector.....146

2 Eyelet for camera strap.............................15

3 K (Flash pop-up) button.....................33

4 Diopter adjustment control...................26

5 Autofocus (AF) lamp...................................28

6 Flash lamp.........................................................34

7 Viewfinder.........................................................26

8 c (playback) button.................................30

9 Command dial ..................................................9

10 x (monitor) button .........................14, 15

g (AE-L/AF-L) button....................11, 185

C (list by date) button.......................... 119

12 Speaker ..................................................132, 151

13 Monitor ..................................................6, 14, 25

14 Infrared receiver (rear)................................39

15 d button ......13, 45, 91, 123, 149, 168

16 Rotary multi selector ..................................12

17 l (delete) button....................31, 132, 153

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

19 Tripod socket

Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover...................18, 22

21 Cover latch................................................18, 22

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

23 Battery latch.............................................18, 19

24 Battery chamber............................................18

Parts of the Camera

1 /2 50

9 99

F5.6

1m0 0s

99 9

99 99

134 2

1/2 50

F5. 6

134 2

1/2 50

F5. 6

134 2

1/2 50

F5. 6

Monitor

Press the x (monitor) button to switch between displaying and hiding information (A14). The displayed information varies according to the camera

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settings and condition.

Shooting

3035

1m00s

999

10 11 12

211322

41 40

31323334

1/250

999

9999

4 5

F5.6

2524 26

1342

F5.6

1342

1/250

1/250 F5.6

F5.6

1342

1/250

1/250 F5.6

1/2501/250 F5.6F5.6

1342

1/250

1/250 F5.6

Parts of the Camera

Shooting mode

.............................24, 44, 45, 58, 60, 112, 146

Focus mode......................................................40

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

AE/AF-L indicator..........................................57

Zoom memory....................................11, 107

Zoom speed setting.................................179

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

Speedlight......................................................202

Flash exposure compensation..........102

w button operation indicator

.......................................................................11, 186

Motion detection icon ...........................176

Vibration reduction icon.......................175

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

Monitor brightness boost indicator

..................................................................................15

AE-L/AF-L button setting......................185

Distortion control......................................104

Wide-angle converter.............................104

Built-in ND filter setting .........................184

COOLPIX Picture Control..........................92

Active D-Lighting.......................................106

“Date not set” indicator..........................205

Travel destination indicator.................170

Date imprint..................................................174

Movie options..............................................148

Wind noise reduction..............................150

Image quality ..................................................68

Image size..........................................................70

(a) Number of exposures remaining

(still pictures).....................................24, 71

(b) Movie length..............................146, 149

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

Aperture value............................................... 61

Focus area (for manual, center)....28, 84

Focus area (for auto)................................... 84

Focus area (for face detection) .....36, 84

Focus area (for subject tracking)........ 88

Shutter speed.................................................61

ISO sensitivity ..........................................34, 74

Exposure compensation value............ 43

Bracketing.........................................................80

Exposure indicator ......................................65

Noise reduction filter...............................103

Long exposure noise reduction........103

White balance mode................................. 76

Self-timer indicator..................................... 35

Remote Control............................................. 38

Smile timer.......................................................36

Continuous shooting mode..................99

Quick menu dial indicator...................... 67

Spot metering area..................................... 98

Center-weighted area............................... 98

Virtual horizon2...........................................173

View/hide histograms2...........................173

View/hide framing grid2........................173

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1The icons vary with the shooting mode. 2 The view or hide setting for the virtual horizon, histogram and framing grid displays can be

changed in Photo info (A173) of Monitor settings in the setup menu. In shooting modes E, F and N, set in Photo info of the specialized menus for E, F and N (A112).

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

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

Protect icon....................................................129

Volume indicator.............................132, 151

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

Monitor brightness boost indicator

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Image quality*................................................ 68

Image size*.............................................70, 153

Movie options*............................................148

(a) Current frame number/ total

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

(b) Movie length.........................................151

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

Voice memo recording guide............132

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Movie playback guide............................ 151

List by date guide...................................... 119

Miniature effect indicator.....................142

Skin softening icon...................................139

Print-order icon ..........................................123

Small picture ......................................137, 145

Straighten indicator................................. 141

Black border indicator............................ 138

D-Lighting icon .......................................... 136

Quick retouch icon...................................135

Voice memo indicator............................132

File number and type............................. 203

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Basic Operations

Command Dial

You can rotate the command dial to select items from a menu screen or to set any of the following functions.

For Shooting

Mode 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)

* When the Av/Tv b utton (A187) setting is Toggle Av/Tv selection (default setting).

For Playback

Mode Description

Full-frame playback or thumbnail playback

Calendar display Choose a date 117

Playback zoom Change the zoom ratio 118

During movie pause or editing Advanced or rewound by one frame 151

Adjust the flexible program 62

Adjust shutter speed 63

Adjust aperture value (when the Av/ Tv button is pressed*)

Adjust shutter speed or aperture value (Press the Av/Tv button to switch between setting the shutter speed and aperture value.*)

Choose a picture

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f (Av/Tv) Button

Press the Av/Tv button in shooting mode B, C or D to select whether to use the command dial or the rotary multi selector to set the shutter speed or aperture value.

• The Av/Tv button function can be changed with Av/

Tv button (A187) in the setup menu.

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Quick Menu Dial and Quick Menu Button

Rotate the quick menu dial to align the mark with the function that you want to set. Items such as a (image

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quality and image size) can be set.

• When the quick menu button is pressed while

shooting, the setting menu (quick menu) is displayed for the function that is selected with the mark.

• When e is chosen, the “Tone level information”

(A82) function is turned on with the quick menu button.

• Press the quick menu button again to exit the quick

menu.

• Available functions differ according to the shooting

mode.

• See “Quick Menu” (A67) for more information.

Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way Down

The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set the focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. The focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this position. To release the shutter and take a picture, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred pictures. Press the button slowly.

Press the shutter-release

button halfway to lock

the focus and exposure.

Press the shutter-release

button the rest of the

way down to shoot.

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g (AE-L/AF-L) Button

When shooting still pictures, instead of pressing the shutter-release button halfway, you can use the AE-L/AF-L button to shoot with focus lock (A29).

• The exposure and focus are locked while the

AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. Fully press the shutter-release button to release the shutter with the locked exposure and focus (default setting).

• The operations per formed when the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed can be set with

AE/AF lock button in the setup menu (A185).

When the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed during playback, the list by date screen can be displayed to play back only pictures shot on the same date (A119).

w (FUNC) Button

Use the w button with the zoom control or shutter-release button.

• This can be used when A, B, C, D, E, F or

N is selected for shooting mode.

Combined with the zoom control

When shooting, operate the zoom control while pressing the w button. This quickly changes to the zoom lens focal length that is set with Zoom memory (A107) in the shooting menu.

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Combined with the shutter-release button

When shooting, press the shutter-release button while holding down the w button. You can shoot with the function setting that is assigned to Fn button (A186) in the setup menu, without changing the shooting menu setting.

• In the default setting, no function is assigned.

• When the w button is pressed while a function is assigned, the w button

operation indicator (A6) and the icon for the assigned function are displayed.

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Rotary Multi Selector

Operate by rotating the rotary multi selector, pressing up (H), down (I), left (J) or right (K) on the rotary multi selector, or pressing the k button.

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For Shooting

Rotate to set the exposure/ Choose the option

Display n (Self-timer/ Smile timer/ Remote control) menu (A35, 36, 38)/Choose the option on the left

Display D (focus mode) menu (A40)/Choose the option below

The aperture value or shutter speed can be set in shooting mode B, C, D, E, F or N (A63, 64, 65). Items can be chosen while a menu is displayed.

Displayed for A, B, C, D, E, F and N modes, and O (low noise night) mode.

For Playback

Choose the previous picture*

Display m (flash mode) (A32) menu/Choose the option above

Display G (AF area mode) menu 2 (A84)/Choose the option on the right

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* Previous or subsequent pictures can also be chosen by rotating the rotary multi selector.

For Menu Screen

Choose the option above*

Choose the option on the left*/Return display to the previous screen

Choose the option below*

* Items can also be chosen by rotating the rotary multi selector.

Choose the option on the right*/ Display sub-menu or apply selection

Apply selection or display sub-menu

Shooting menu

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d Button

Press the d button to display the menu and to select options for the menu items.

• Use the rotary multi selector to navigate the

menus (A12).

• Menu items can also be chosen by rotating

the command dial.

• Select a tab on the left end of the monitor to display the corresponding menu

(A14).

• Press the d button again to exit the menu.

Displayed when the menu contains

two or more pages

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This tab displays the available menus in the

mode selected with the mode dial.*

This tab displays the playback menu.

This tab displays the setup menu.

Displayed when there are following menu

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Displayed when there are previous menu options

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Long exposure NR

Distortion control

Wide-angle converter Flash control Active D-Lighting

Zoom memory

Choose an item, and then press the k button or the rotary multi selector K to

Distortion

control

Off

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

proceed to the sub-menu.

* The displayed tabs differ according to the chosen shooting mode.

• A (auto) mode: Tabs are not displayed.

• C (scene): Scene menu tab (A45)

• O (low noise night): Low noise night menu tab (A58)

• A, B, C, D: Shooting menu tab (A90)

• E, F, N: E, F, N specialized menu tab (A112), shooting menu tab on the second

level

• D (movie): Movie menu tab (A149)

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Switching Between Tabs in the Menu Screen

In the menu screen that is displayed when the d button is pressed (A13), choose the left end tab to switch to the menu of the chosen tab.

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Shooting menu

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Press the rotary multi selector J to highlight the tab.

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

Set up

Welcome screen

Date Monitor settings Date imprint Vibration reduction Motion detection AF assist

The corresponding menu is displayed.

x (Monitor) Button

To switch between the information displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback, press the x (monitor) button.

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Display the picture only.

Monitor off

Turn off the monitor.

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Display a histogram, and tone

level and shooting information

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1 Available when the mode dial is set to A, B, C, D, E, F or N. 2 The shutter does not click when the focus is not locked and the AF lamp does not light up. 3 For details about the tone level information, see “Checking the Picture Brightness Distribution (A,

B, C, D Modes)” (A82).

4 The shooting information displayed includes the shooting mode A, B, C or D, shutter speed,

aperture value, image quality, image size, ISO sensitivity, white balance, exposure compensation, COOLPIX picture control, and the current file number/total number of exposures.

A is displayed when the shooting mode A, y, O or A is chosen.

C Holding Down the x Button and b (Monitor Brightness Boost Indicator)

Hold down the x button to set the monitor to the maximum brightness. To return the brightness to its original level, hold down the x button again or turn off the camera. When the brightness is set to the maximum with the x button, b (monitor brightness boost indicator) is displayed on the monitor.

C Virtual Horizon, Histogram and Grid Displays for Shooting

The display options for the monitor can be changed in Photo info (A173) of Monitor settin gs in the setup menu. A virtual horizon, histogram and grid are available as the display options.

Attaching the Camera Strap

Attach the strap at two places.

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First Steps

Charging the Battery

Charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL14 (supplied) using the Battery Charger MH-24 (supplied).

Prepare the Battery Charger MH-24.

If a plug adapter* is included, attach the plug adapter to the

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plug on the Battery Charger. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place. Attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.

* The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the

country or region in which the camera was purchased.

For Customers in Argentina

If the camera was purchased in Argentina, the plug adapter is already fixed onto the Battery Charger MH-24. Proceed to step 2.

While pushing in the battery (1), set it into the Battery Charger (2).

Plug the Battery Charger into an electrical outlet.

• CHARGE lamp starts blinking when charging starts.

• Charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops

blinking.

• A fully-exhausted batter y charges in about one hour and 30 minutes.

• The following chart explains CHARGE lamp status.

CHARGE lamp

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