Nikon COOLPIX P7700 Reference Manual

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Reference Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

COOLPIX P7700 Recommended
Features

A, B, C, D Mode ......................................................................................A48

Choose these modes for greater control over shutter speed and aperture value.
Settings in the quick menu (A67) or shooting menu (A71) are available to suit
the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture.

E, F, N User Settings Mode ............................................................A52

Up to 3 setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting can be saved in
E, F and N.

e (Movie) Mode and h (Movie Custom Setting) Mode................A101

In movie mode, you can record slow motion and fast motion movies, in addition to
basic movies.
In movie custom setting mode, you can use aperture-priority auto or manual mode,
or change the settings for image recording.

Compatibility with a Variety of Accessories (Available Separately)

• Speedlights (External Flash Unit)..........................................................A87

You can use the Speedlight that supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System
(CLS). Also, an off-camera flash can be controlled wirelessly by setting the flash
mode to

• Remote Control ......................................................................................A55

The shutter can be released remotely using the Remote Control ML-L3 or Remote
Cord MC-DC2.

• GPS Unit ................................................................................................A114

You can record position information (latitude and longitude) on the pictures to be
shot.

z (commander mode).

Introduction

Parts of the Camera and Main Functions

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

Shooting Features

Playback Features

Recording and Playing Back Movies

General Camera Setup

Reference Section

Technical Notes and Index

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Introduction

Read This First

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX P7700 digital camera.

Introduction

Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Avi to
viii) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After
reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment
of your new camera.

Confirming the Package Contents

In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you
purchased the camera.

COOLPIX P7700

Digital Camera

(with Accessory Shoe Cover

BS-1)

Rechargeable Li-ion

Battery EN-EL14

(with terminal cover)

Audio Video Cable EG-CP16 ViewNX 2 (CD-ROM) Reference Manual

• Warra nty

* A plug adapter is included if the camera was purchased in a country or region that requires

a plug adapter. The shape of the plug adapter varies with the country or region of purchase.

Camera Strap Lens Cap LC-CP26

Battery Charger

MH-24*

(attached to the camera

body)

USB Cable UC-E17

(CD-ROM)

NOTE: A memory card is not included with the camera.

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Read This First

About This Manual

If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and
Playback” (A16).
See “Parts of the Camera and Main Functions” (A1) for more information on the
names and principle functions of the camera parts.

Other Information

• Symbols and Conventions

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

Icon Description

B

C

A/E/F

SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards are referred to as “memory cards” in this manual.

•

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

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

buttons or messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold.

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

• The illustrations of monitor content and camera may differ from the actual
product.

This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before
using the camera.

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

These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information;
E: “Reference Section”, F: “Technical Notes and Index.”

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Read This First

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

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. Visit the site 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 ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY

VOID YOUR
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.

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 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,

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

• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in

• While every effort was made to ensure that the information in the documentation is accurate and

NIKON WARRANTY.

stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without
Nikon’s prior written permission.

the documentation at any time and without prior notice.

complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the
Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

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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 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, mov ies, 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
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) (remove the GPS Unit
(available separately)). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the Select an image option
in the Welcome screen setting (A110). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to
property when physically destroying data storage devices.

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v

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.

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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
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

Using the camera in the presence of
flammable gases such as propane and
gasoline, as well as flammable sprays or
dust could result in explosion or fire.

Handle the camera strap with
care

Never place the strap around the neck
of an infant or child.

Keep out of reach of children

Do not keep the products within reach
of children. Doing so may cause injury.
Particular care should be taken to
prevent infants from putting the
battery or other small parts into their
mouths.

Do not remain in contact with
the camera, battery charger,
or AC adapter for extended
periods while the devices are
on or in use.

Parts of the devices become hot.
Leaving the devices in direct contact
with the skin for extended periods may
result in low-temperature burns.

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For Your Safety

Observe caution when
handling the battery

The battery may leak, overheat, 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
Battery Charger/AC adapter, be sure
it is unplugged.

• Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery EN-EL14 (included). Charge
the battery by inserting it in a Battery
Charger MH-24 (included). For
Remote Control ML-L3 (available
separately), use only 3 V CR2025
lithium battery.

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

• Do not 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.

• If leaked battery fluid gets into your
eyes, rinse them out immediately
with clean running water and get
medical treatment.

• Do not attempt to charge batteries
that are not rechargeable.

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, forcibly tug
or bend the USB cable, place it under
heav y obj ects, o r exp ose it t o hea t 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.

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For Your Safety

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

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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.

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 included 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.

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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. Also,
before boarding an airplane, set the
GPS tracking information recording
function to OFF. Follow the instructions
of the hospital when using while in a
hospital. The electromagnetic waves
emitted by this camera may disrupt the
electronic systems of the airplane or
the instruments of the hospital.

3D Images

Do not continuously view 3D images
recorded with this device for extended
periods, whether on a television,
monitor, or other display. In the case of
children whose visual systems are still
maturing, consult a pediatrician or
ophthalmologist prior to use and
follow their instructions. Prolonged
viewing of 3D images may cause eye
strain, nausea, or discomfort. Cease use
should any of these symptoms occur
and consult a physician if necessary.

Notices

Notices for Customers in the
U.S.A.

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS -

SAVE 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.

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.

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Notices

Notice for Customers in th e State of
California

WARNING

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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: [phone]

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.

N

otices for Customers in Europe

CAUTIONS

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.

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Table of Contents

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... ii

Read This First......................................................................................................................................... ii

Confirming the Package Contents.............................................................................................................. ii

About This Manual............................................................................................................................................... iii

Information and Precautions........................................................................................................................ iv

For Your Safety ...................................................................................................................................... vi

WARNINGS............................................................................................................................................................... vi

Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... ix

Parts of the Camera and Main Functions.................................................................................... 1

The Camera Body.................................................................................................................................. 1

Principle Functions of the Controls ........................................................................................................... 3

Attaching the Camera Strap.......................................................................................................................... 7

Attaching and Detaching the Lens Cap................................................................................................. 7

Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor.......................................................................... 8

Switching the Monitor Screen (s Button) .................................................................................... 9

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

Monitor Screen .................................................................................................................................... 12

The Basics of Shooting and Playback........................................................................................ 16

Preparation 1 Charge the Battery.................................................................................................. 16

Preparation 2 Insert the Battery..................................................................................................... 18

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card............................................................................................ 20

Internal Memory and Memory Cards..................................................................................................... 21

Approved Memory Cards.............................................................................................................................. 21

Step 1 Turn the Camera On............................................................................................................. 22

Turning the Camera On and Off................................................................................................................ 23

Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time................................................................................ 24

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode...................................................................................................... 26

Available Shooting Modes............................................................................................................................ 27

Step 3 Frame a Picture....................................................................................................................... 28

Using the Zoom................................................................................................................................................... 29

Step 4 Focus and Shoot.................................................................................................................... 30

Step 5 Play Back Images ................................................................................................................... 32

Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images................................................................................................... 33

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Shooting Features............................................................................................................................ 34

A (Auto) Mode.................................................................................................................................... 34

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes).................................................................................. 35

Viewing a Description (Help Information) of Each Scene ......................................................... 35

Characteristics of Each Scene ..................................................................................................................... 36

Using Skin Softening ........................................................................................................................................ 44

Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)..................................................... 45

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A, B, C, D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)...................................................... 48

E, F and N (User Settings Modes)...................................................................................... 52

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector................................................................. 55

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Features That Can Be Set Using the Exposure Compensation Dial................................... 66

Features That Can Be Set Using the Quick Menu Dial (Shooting Mode) ........................ 67

Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode) .................. 70

Changing the Image Quality and Image Size ........................................................................... 75

Features Not Available in Combination ...................................................................................... 79

Focusing on Subject........................................................................................................................... 84

Speedlights (External Flash Unit) .................................................................................................. 87

Saving Settings in E, F or N Mode (Save User Settings)............................................... 52

Available Functions........................................................................................................................................... 55

Using the Flash (Flash Modes).................................................................................................................... 56

Using the Self-timer .......................................................................................................................................... 59

Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically (Smile Timer)................................................................... 60

Using Focus Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 62

List of the Default Settings............................................................................................................................ 64

Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)............................................................................ 66

Available Quick Menu...................................................................................................................................... 68

Using the Quick Menu..................................................................................................................................... 69

Options Available in the Shooting Menu............................................................................................ 71

Available Specialized Menu for E, F or N............................................................................... 73

Available Image Quality.................................................................................................................................. 75

Available Image Size......................................................................................................................................... 77

The Control Range of the Shutter Speed............................................................................................. 82

Using the Target Finding AF ........................................................................................................................ 84

Using Face Detection....................................................................................................................................... 85

Focus Lock............................................................................................................................................................... 86

Autofocus................................................................................................................................................................ 86

How to Attach the Speedlight................................................................................................................... 87

Playback Features............................................................................................................................. 91

Playback Zoom..................................................................................................................................... 91

Viewing Several Images (Thumbnail Playback and Calendar Display)............................ 92

Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) button (Playback Mode) ................... 93

Available Playback Menus............................................................................................................................. 93

Using the Screen for Selecting Images................................................................................................. 95

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer.......................................................... 96

Using ViewNX 2.................................................................................................................................... 97

Installing ViewNX 2............................................................................................................................................ 97

Transferring Images to the Computer ................................................................................................... 99

Viewing Images ................................................................................................................................................ 100

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Recording and Playing Back Movies........................................................................................ 101

Recording Movies ............................................................................................................................ 101

Features That Can Be Set Using the Quick Menu Dial (Movie Mode, Movie Custom

Setting Mode).................................................................................................................................... 105

Available Quick Menu................................................................................................................................... 106

Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Movie Mode, Movie Custom

Setting Mode).................................................................................................................................... 107

Available Movie Menus................................................................................................................................ 108

Playing Back Movies........................................................................................................................ 109

General Camera Setup.................................................................................................................. 110

The Setup Menu ............................................................................................................................... 110

Reference Section........................................................................................................................ E1

Taking Pictures With Manual Focus......................................................................................... E2

Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back).......................................................... E3

Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama................................................................................................. E3

Viewing Easy Panorama (Scroll)........................................................................................................... E5

Using Panorama Assist................................................................................................................. E6

Playing Images in a Sequence................................................................................................... E8

Editing Still Images..................................................................................................................... E10

Editing Features.......................................................................................................................................... E10

k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation................................................... E12

I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast............................................................ E12

e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones.................................................................................... E13

p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects.......................................................................... E14

g Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image.................................................................. E15

j Black Border: Adding a Black Border to Pictures ............................................................. E15

R Straighten: Compensating for Picture Slanting............................................................... E16

F NRW (RAW) Processing: Creating JPEG Images from NRW Images .............. E16

a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy................................................................................................. E18

Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) ........................................ E19

Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print).......................................................... E21

Connecting the Camera to a Printer.............................................................................................. E21

Printing Individual Images................................................................................................................... E22

Printing Multiple Images....................................................................................................................... E23

Editing Movies.............................................................................................................................. E26

Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie.............................................................. E26

Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture........................................................................ E27

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Quick Menu................................................................................................................................... E28

Introduction

Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode)................................................................................. E42

Specialized Menu for E, F or N ................................................................................... E58

Movie and Movie Custom Setting Menus.......................................................................... E58

The Playback Menu .................................................................................................................... E60

a Image Quality and Image Size................................................................................................ E28

a Movie Options.................................................................................................................................. E28

b Sensitivity............................................................................................................................................. E31

c White Balance (Adjusting Hue).............................................................................................. E33

d Bracketing (Continuous Shooting While Changing the Exposure and White

Balance)............................................................................................................................................................ E36

a Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control) (Changing the Settings for Image

Recording )..................................................................................................................................................... E38

Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control).......................................... E42

Metering.......................................................................................................................................................... E43

Continuous Shooting.............................................................................................................................. E44

AF Area Mode .............................................................................................................................................. E47

Autofocus Mode......................................................................................................................................... E51

Flash Exp. Comp......................................................................................................................................... E51

Noise Reduction Filter............................................................................................................................. E52

Built-in ND Filter.......................................................................................................................................... E52

Distortion Control...................................................................................................................................... E53

Active D-Lighting....................................................................................................................................... E53

Zoom Memory ............................................................................................................................................ E54

Startup Zoom Position........................................................................................................................... E54

M Exposure Preview................................................................................................................................. E55

Focus-coupled Metering....................................................................................................................... E55

Commander Mo

Shooting Mode (Movie Custom Setting Only)........................................................................ E58

Custom Picture Control (Movie Custom Setting Only)...................................................... E58

Autofocus Mode......................................................................................................................................... E59

Built-in ND Filter (Movie Custom Setting Only)...................................................................... E59

Wind Noise Reduction............................................................................................................................ E59

a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) .......................................................................... E60

b Slide Show.............................................................................................................................................. E62

c Delete......................................................................................................................................................... E63

d Protect...................................................................................................................................................... E64

f Rotate Image......................................................................................................................................... E64

E Voice Memo............................................................................................................................................. E65

h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)................................... E66

C Sequence Display Options........................................................................................................... E67

x Choose Key Picture............................................................................................................................ E67

de................................................................................................................................... E56

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The Setup Menu .......................................................................................................................... E68

Welcome Screen........................................................................................................................................ E68

Time Zone and Date................................................................................................................................ E69

Monitor Settings......................................................................................................................................... E71

Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures).............................................................. E72

Self-timer: After Release......................................................................................................................... E73

Vibration Reduction................................................................................................................................. E73

AF Assist........................................................................................................................................................... E74

ISO Sensitivity Step Value ..................................................................................................................... E74

Digital Zoom................................................................................................................................................. E75

Zoom Speed................................................................................................................................................. E76

Fixed Aperture............................................................................................................................................. E76

Sound Settings............................................................................................................................................ E77

Record Orientation................................................................................................................................... E77

Rotate Tall....................................................................................................................................................... E78

Auto Off ........................................................................................................................................................... E78

Format Memory/Format Card............................................................................................................ E79

Language........................................................................................................................................................ E79

TV Settings ..................................................................................................................................................... E80

External Mic Sensitivity........................................................................................................................... E80

Customize Command Dials................................................................................................................. E81

Command Dial Rotation........................................................................................................................ E81

Multi Selector Right Press..................................................................................................................... E81

Delete Button Options........................................................................................................................... E82

AE/AF Lock Button.................................................................................................................................... E82

Fn1 + Shutter Button............................................................................................................................... E83

Fn1 + Command Dial/Fn1 + Selector Dial................................................................................. E84

Fn1 Guide Display...................................................................................................................................... E85

Fn2 Button...................................................................................................................................................... E85

Customize My Menu................................................................................................................................ E86

Reset File Numbering.............................................................................................................................. E87

GPS Options.................................................................................................................................................. E87

Eye-Fi Upload............................................................................................................................................... E89

MF Distance Indicator Units................................................................................................................ E90

Reverse Indicators ..................................................................................................................................... E90

Flash Control................................................................................................................................................. E90

Reset All ........................................................................................................................................................... E91

Firmware Version........................................................................................................................................ E94

Error Messages............................................................................................................................. E95

File and Folder Names............................................................................................................. E100

Optional Accessories ............................................................................................................... E102

Shooting with Remote Control ML-L3............................................................................... E104

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Table of Contents

Technical Notes and Index ......................................................................................................... F1

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................................. F2

Introduction

Caring for the Products................................................................................................................. F9

The Camera ....................................................................................................................................................... F9

The Battery....................................................................................................................................................... F10

The Battery Charger ................................................................................................................................... F11

The Memory Cards...................................................................................................................................... F12

Caring for the Camera................................................................................................................. F13

Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................................ F13

Storage............................................................................................................................................................... F13

Specifications ................................................................................................................................. F14

Supported Standards................................................................................................................................ F17

Index.................................................................................................................................................. F19

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Parts of the Camera and Main Functions

1 Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1

.....................87

2 Accessory shoe

................................................87

3 Flash

.........................................................................56

4 Eyelet for camera strap

..................................7

5 Exposure compensation dial

.................66

6 Exposure compensation dial mark

.... 66

7 Mode dial...........................................................26

8

Microphone (stereo)............................94, 101

9

Quick menu dial mark.........................67, 105

10 Quick menu button

............................67, 105

11 Quick menu dial

....................................67, 105

12

Infrared receiver (for an optional

Remote Control ML-L3) .........55, E104

13

HDMI mini connector (Type C) .............96

14 USB/Audio video connector

.................. 96

15

Power connector cover (for an optional

AC Adapter)..........................................E103

16 w2 (function 2) button.......................113

17 Sub-command dial

.....................3, 5, 48, 50

18 w1 (function 1) button

.................. 4

, 113

19

Self-timer lamp...............................................59

AF-assist illuminator.................................111

20 Lens

21 Lens ring................................................. E103

The Camera Body

12 3

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Parts of the Camera and Main Functions

21

1

The Camera Body

1 External microphone connector

...... 104

2 Eyelet for camera strap ................................7

3 K (flash pop-up) control.....................56

4 s (display) button ..........................9, 12

5

Zoom control.................................................. 29

f : Wide...................................................29

g : Tele......................................................29

h: Thumbnail playback.................92

i : Playback zoom.............................91

j : Help ....................................................35

6 Shutter-release button........................4, 30

7

Power switch/power-on lamp

..............23

8 Main command dial

...................3, 5, 48, 50

9 g (AE-L/AF-L) button........................4,

113

10 Accessory terminal

..........

E88, E102

11 Speaker ..........................................94, 109, 111

12 Monitor .....................................................8, 9, 12

13 c (playback) button.................................32

14 d (menu) button .........................70, 107

15 l (delete) button....................33, 109, 112

16 k (apply selection) button ...................10

17

Rotary multi selector
(multi selector)*

.....................................3, 5, 55

18 Tripod socket

19

Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover...................18, 20

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Parts of the Camera and Main Functions

* The “rotary multi selector“ is also referred to as the “multi selector“ in this manual.

2

32 4895 76

11 1210 13 14 15 16 17

18

19

Principle Functions of the Controls

For Shooting

Control Main Function A

The Camera Body

Mode dial

Zoom control

Rotary multi selector

Main command dial

Sub-command dial

Change the shooting mode. 26

Rotate toward g (i) (telephoto zoom position)
to zoom in, and rotate toward f (h) (wide-
angle position) to zoom out.

• While the shooting screen is displayed,

display the setting screen for m (flash mode)
by pressing up (H), for n (self-timer/smile
timer/remote control) by pressing left (J), for
p (focus mode) by pressing down (I) and
for G (AF area mode) by pressing right (K).

• While the setting screen is displayed, select

items using H, I, J or K, or by rotating the
rotary multi selector.

• While the setting screen is displayed, apply

the selection by pressing the k button.

• Set the flexible program (in shooting mode

A) or shutter speed (in shooting mode B or
D).

• While the setting screen is displayed, select an
item.

• Set the aperture value (in shooting mode C
or D).

• While the setting screen is displayed, move
the menu level.

• While the quick menu is displayed, select an
item.

Parts of the Camera and Main Functions

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55

10

10

48, 50

10

48, 50

10

69

3

The Camera Body

Control Main Function A

Quick menu dial,

Quick menu button

Parts of the Camera and Main Functions

d (menu) button

Shutter-release button

Exposure compensation dial

g (AE-L/AF-L) button

w1 (function 1) button

Display or exit the quick menu. 67, 105

Display and hide the menu. 10

When pressed halfway (i.e., if you stop pressing
when you feel resistance slightly): Set focus and
exposure.
When pressed all the way (i.e., if you press the
button all the way down): Release the shutter.

Adjust the brightness (exposure compensation). 66

Lock the exposure or focus. 113

• Combined with the zoom control: Change
the zoom lens focal length.

• Combined with the shutter-release button:
Shoot with the assigned function setting.

• Combined with the command dial: Change
the assigned function setting.

• Combined with the rotary multi selector:
Change the assigned function setting.

30

72

113

113

113

w2 (function 2) button

4

Display the setting menu of pre-assigned
function.

113

The Camera Body

Control Main Function A

s (display) button

Playback button

Delete button

For Playback

Control Main Function A

Playback button

Zoom control

Rotary multi selector

Switch the information displayed on the
monitor screen.

Play back images. 32

Delete the last image that was saved. 33

•

When the camera is turned off, press and hold this
button to turn the camera on in playback mode.

• Return to shooting mode.

Enlarge the image when rotated toward g(i);

•

display image thumbnail or the calendar
when rotated toward

• Adjust the volume for voice memo and movie
playback.

• While the playback screen is displayed,
change the displayed image by pressing up
(H), left (J), down (I), right (K), or by
rotating the rotary multi selector.

• While the setting screen is displayed, select an
item by pressing H, I, J or K, or by
rotating the rotary multi selector.

• Move the area to be enlarged.

f (h

).

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Parts of the Camera and Main Functions

23

32

91, 92

94,
109

32

10

91

Main command dial

Sub-command dial

• Select pictures and date.

• Switch the magnification of an enlarged image.

32, 92
91

5

The Camera Body

Apply selection button

Parts of the Camera and Main Functions

Control Main Function A

• Display individual images of a sequence in
full-frame.

• Scroll an image recorded with Easy panorama.

• Play back movies.

• Switch from image thumbnail or zoomed

image display to full-frame playback mode.

• While the setting screen is displayed, apply
the selection.

Display and hide the menu. 10

d (menu) button

Delete images. 33

Delete button

32,
E8
41,
E5
109
92

10

s (display) button

Shutter-release button

6

Switch the information displayed on the
monitor screen.

Return to shooting mode. –

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The Camera Body

Attach the strap at two places.

Attaching the Camera Strap

Attaching and Detaching the Lens Cap

B Lens Cap

• Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture.

• At times when you are not shooting pictures such as when the power is off, or while you are

carrying the camera, attach the lens cap to the camera to protect the lens.

Parts of the Camera and Main Functions

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The Camera Body

180°

180°90°

Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor

The orientation and tilt of the monitor on the camera can be changed. This is
useful when shooting with the camera in a high or a low position, or when taking
self-portraits.
For normal shooting, fold the monitor screen against the camera face out (3).

Parts of the Camera and Main Functions

When you are not using or carrying the camera, fold
the monitor with the screen facing the camera body
to prevent scratches or contamination.

B Notes on Monitor

• When moving the monitor, do not apply excessive force and turn slowly within the monitor’s
adjustable range so that the connection will not be damaged.

• When the monitor is turned with a cable connected to the external microphone connector or
accessory terminal, the monitor may catch on the cable or cover. Do not apply excessive force to
the cable or to the connector of the camera.

C More Information

See “Closing the Monitor and Power“ (A23) for more information.

8

Switching the Monitor Screen (s Button)

1/2 50

128 0

F5. 6

4/

132

000 4.JPG

15: 30

15/ 11/20 12

To switch the information displayed on the
monitor screen during shooting and
playback, press the s (display) button.

The Camera Body

For Shooting

1280

F5.6

F5.61/250

1280

Information hidden

Display the picture only.

1/250

Display information

Display the picture and the shooting

information.

For Playback

15/11/2012

15/11/2012

15:30

15:30

0004.JPG

0004.JPG

4/

132

4/ 132

Display photo information

Display the picture and photo

information.

1/250 F5.6

1324

Tone level information*

(excluding movies)

Display a histogram, tone

level and shooting

information.

Information hidden

Display the picture only.

*See A15 for more information on tone level information.

C Virtual Horizon, Histogram and Framing Grid Displays for Shooting

• The display options for the monitor screen can be changed in Photo info of Monitor settings in
the setup menu (A110). A virtual horizon, histogram and framing grid are available as the display
options (A12).

• The setting for virtual horizon display can be changed in Virtual horizon display of Monitor
settings in the setup menu. The default setting is Circle.

Parts of the Camera and Main Functions

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Basic Menu Operations

Noise reduction lter

Flash exp. comp.

Autofocus mode

AF area mode

Continuous

Metering

Custom Picture Control

Shooting menu

1/2501/250

128012801280

F5.6F5.6F5.6

1/250

Apply selection

Once the menu is displayed, various settings can be changed.

1 Press the d button.

• The menu that matches the status of the camera, such as shooting or playback mode,

is displayed.

Parts of the Camera and Main Functions

2 Use the rotary multi selector to select a

menu item.

• H or I: Select an item above or below. An item

can also be selected by rotating the multi
selector.

• J or K: Select an item on the left or right, or

move the menu level.

• k: Apply a selection. Pressing K also applies a selection.

• See A11 for more information on how to switch tabs.

3 After completing the settings, press the d button or shutter-release

button.

• Press the shutter-release button to display the shooting screen.

C Note on the Command Dial Operation When Menus are Displayed

Rotating the main command dial when menus are displayed allows you to select an item. Rotating
the sub-command dial allows you to move the menu level.

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Basic Menu Operations

AF assist

Vibration reduction

Self-timer: after release

Print date

Monitor settings

Time zone and date

Welcome screen

Set up

Noise reduction lter

Flash exp. comp.

Autofocus mode

AF area mode

Continuous

Metering

Custom Picture Control

Shooting menu

Noise reduction lter

Flash exp. comp.

Autofocus mode

AF area mode

Continuous

Metering

Custom Picture Control

Shooting menu

Press J to move to the
tab.

Press H or I to select the
tab, and press the k
button or K to apply the
selection.

Tabs

Noise

Flash

Autof

AF are

Contin

Meter

Custo

Shooting

AF ass

Vibrat

Self-ti

Print d

Monit

Time z

Welco

Set up

User setti

Initial

Virtua

Photo

Focal le

Shoot

Reset

Save u

De

Slid

Prin

Filt

Ski

D-L

Qu

Playback

Switching Among Menu Tabs

To display a different menu, such as the setup menu (A110), use the multi
selector to switch to another tab.

Tab Types

For Shooting For Playback

Parts of the Camera and Main Functions

A tab:

Displays the settings available for the current
shooting mode (A27). Depending on the current
shooting mode, the tab icon that is displayed will be
different. In A (auto) mode, only z tab is displayed.

E/F/N tab:

Displays the settings for the specialized menu in E,
F or N mode (A52).

z tab:

Displays the setup menu, where you can change general settings.

c tab:

Displays the settings available
for the playback mode.

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Monitor Screen

1/250

F5.6

99 9

99 99

1m 0s

1m 0s

99 9

1/1 200

F2.8

128 0

1/1 200

F2.8

128 0

128 0

1/1 200

F2.8

1/1 200

F2.8

128 0

The information that is displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback
changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. Press the s
(display) button to hide or show the information on the monitor (A9).

For Shooting

Parts of the Camera and Main Functions

50

48

47

46

44

49

42

52

51

2

11011

45

43

41

343536 33373839

1/250

29

4
5
6
7
83

F5.6

F5.61/250

324031

999

999 9999

13 15 16

14

12

18

999

999

1m 0s

1m 0s

30

9999

27

19

20

21

1m 0s

1m 0s

9

17

22

23

24

25

26

28

12

53

55

1/1200

1/1200

F2.8

F2.8

1280

1280

1/1200

1/1200

F2.8

F2.8

1280

1280

54

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