Nikon COOLPIX P7800 Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

Confirming the Package Contents 3
First Steps 6
Shooting and Playback 14
Using ViewNX 2 21
Other Functions 27
For Your Safety 36

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Thank you for purchasing the Niko n COOLPIX P7800 digital camera. This guide introduc es the

An Important No tice about Accessories

Nikon COOLPIX digital camera is designed to the highest standards and includes complex
electronic circuitry. Only Nikon accessories, such as battery chargers, batteries and AC adapters
are certified by Niko n specifically for your Nik on COOLPIX camera and are engineered and
tested to operate within the requi rements of the electronic circuitry of our ca meras.
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES MAY DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND WILL VOID YOUR
NIKON WARRANTY.
Genuine Ni kon accessories are av ailable through your N ikon-authorized deal er.

procedures necessary for first t ime use of this camera.
To ensure proper use, ple ase read and thoroughly understand the informat ion provided in “For Your
Safety” (A36) before using the camera.
For more detailed information, please refer to the digital Reference Manual, which is locate d on the
included CD-ROM. For information on viewing the camera's digit al Reference Manual, see “Viewing the
Reference Manual CD“ described below.
Should you need technical suppor t, we offer a number of options.

Internet

Please visit the Nikon support home page, where you can:

• Search Nikon's continuously updated Knowledge Database for the latest technical support
information.

• Use “Ask Nikon a Question” to receive a pr ompt reply from a Nikon profession al advisor to your
e-mail.

• Download the latest versions of Nikon software or firmware updates for your product, or register to
receive e-mail notification for software or firmware updates.

For customers in the United St ates: www.nikontechusa.com
For customers in Canada: help.nikon.ca (English), nikoncanada-fr.custhelp.com (Français)
For customers in Mexico: nikon.com.mx/soporte
For customers in Brazil: http://nikon.com.br

Telephone

Please call for technical support and other product assistance. Our professional advisers are standing by
to help with your digital camera needs.
For customers in the United St ates: 1-800-NIKON-UX (1-80 0-645-6689)
For customers in Canada: 1-877-534-9910
For customers in Mexico: 001-888-565-5452
For customers in Brazil: 0800-886-4566 (0800-88 NIKON)

C Viewing the "Reference Manual CD"

The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader, available for free download from the Adobe
website.

1 Start the computer and insert the "Reference Manual CD".
2 Double-click t he CD (COOLPIX P7800) icon in Computer or My Computer (Windows) or on the

desktop (Mac OS).

3 Double-click t he INDEX.pdf icon to display the language selection screen.

Click a language and follow the links to view the Reference Manual.

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Confirming the Package Contents

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

COOLPIX P7800

Digital Camera

(with Accessory Shoe Cover

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

• Quick Start Guide (this guide) • Warranty

*

NOTE: A Secure Digital (SD) memory card, hereafter referred to as a “memory
card”, is not provided.

A:

BS-1)

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(with terminal cover)

ViewNX 2 CD Reference Manual CD

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

A

of purchase (
The included Battery Charger is MH-24 in countries other than Brazil, and MH-24C in
Brazil.

This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this guide.

6).

Camera Strap Lens Cap LC-CP26

(attached to the camera

body)

Battery Charger MH-24* USB Cable UC-E16

(Reference Manual CD)

Confirming the Package Contents

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Parts of the Camera

1 Exposure compensation dial
2 Exposure compensation dial

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3 Shutter-release button
4 Mode dial
5 Accessory shoe
6 Flash
7 w2 (function 2) button
8 Sub-command dial
9 Zoom control

f : wide-angle
g : telephoto
h : thumbnail playback
i : playback zoom
j : help

10 w1 (function 1) button

11 AF-assist illuminator
12 K (flash pop-up) control
13 Electronic viewfinder
14 Diopter adjustment control
15 x (monitor) button
16 n (quick menu) button
17 Power switch/power-on lamp
18 Main command dial
19 g (AE-L/AF-L) button
20 c (playback) button
21 Monitor
22 Rotary multi selector (multi

selector)

23 k (apply selection) button
24 d (menu) button
25 l (delete) button

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Confirming the Package Contents

Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the
Monitor

The orientation and tilt of the monitor 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 against the camera body with
the screen facing out (3).

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

B Notes About the 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.

Confirming the Package Contents

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First Steps

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Step 1 Charge the Battery

1.1 Prepare the included battery charger.

If a pl ug ada pte r* i s in clu ded wit h yo ur c ame ra, att ach
the plug adapter to the plug on the battery charger.
Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in
place. Once the two are connected, 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.
This step can be omitted if the plug adapter comes
permanently bonded to the battery charger.

1.2 While pushing in the battery (1), set it into the batter y charger

(2).

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1.3 Plug the battery charger into an

CHARGE
lamp

Attach the strap at two places.

electrical outlet.

• CHARGE lamp starts flashing when
charging starts.

• CHARGE lamp turns on when charging is
complete.
About 1 hour and 30 minutes are
required to charge a fully exhausted
battery.

1.4 When charging is complete, remove the battery and then

disconnect the battery charger from the electrical outlet.

Step 2 Attaching the Camera Strap

Step 3 Insert the Battery and the Memory Card

3.1 Open the battery-chamber/memory

card slot cover.

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3.2 Insert the battery.

Battery latch

Memory
card slot

• Push the orange battery latch in the

direction indicated by the arrow (1), and
fully insert the battery (2).

• The battery locks into place when
inserted correctly.

Be Careful to Insert the Battery in Correct
Direction

Inserting the battery upside down or
backwards could damage the camera.

3.3 Insert the memory card.

• Slide the memory card in
until it clicks into place.

Be Careful to Insert the Memory Card in Correct
Direction

Inserting the memor y card upside down or backwards
could damage the camera and the memory card.

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3.4 Close the battery-chamber/memory

card slot cover.

• While the battery-chamber/memory

card slot cover is open, the camera
cannot be turned on.

• Images are saved in the internal memory (approx. 86 MB) when no
memory card is inserted in the camera.

Removing the Battery and the Memory Card

Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the
monitor have turned off, and then open the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover.

B High Temperature Caution

The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using
the camera.

Removing the Battery

• Move the batter y latch in the direction
indicated by the arrow (1) to eject the battery
(2).

Removing the Memory Card

• Gently push the memory card into the
camera (1) to partially eject the card (2).

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Step 4 Turn the Camera On

4.1 Open the monitor and remove

the lens cap.

• See “Opening and Adjusting the

Angle of the Monitor” (A5) for
more information.

4.2 Press the power switch.

• The monitor turns on.

• To turn the camera off, press the

power switch again.

B Lens Cap

At times when you are not shooting images, attach the lens cap to the lens
to protect it.

C The Auto Off Function

• If no operations are performed for a while, the monitor will turn off, the
camera will enter standby mode, and the power-on lamp will flash. If no
operations are performed for another 3 minutes, the camera will turn off
automatically.

• While the camera is in standby mode, the monitor turns back on if you
perform any of the following operations:

- Press the power switch, shutter-release button, or c button.

- Rotate the mode dial.

- Open or close the monitor.

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First Steps

Step 5 Setting the Display Language, Date,

Select the item on the
right/Display sub-menu
(apply selection)

Select the item above *

Select the item below *

Apply selection

Select the item on the left/

Return display to the

previous screen

Rotary Multi Selector

* Items above or below can also be selected by rotating the rotary multi

selector.

Čeština
Dansk

Български

Deutsch

English

Español

Cancel

Language

and Time

When the camera is turned on for the first
time, the language-selection screen and the
date and time setting screen for the camera
clock are displayed. Use the rotary multi
selector to select the settings.

• If you exit without setting the date and

time, O will flash when the shooting screen is displayed.

5.1 Use the multi selector

HI to select the desired
language and press the
k button.

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5.2 Select Ye s and press the k button.

No

Yes

set date and time?

Choose time zone and

Time zone and date

Cancel

Back

New York
Toronto
Lima

Day/Month/Year

Month/Day/Year

Year/Month/Day

Date format

5.3 Select your home time

zone and press the k
button.

• To enable daylight saving

time, press H. When the
daylight saving time
function is enabled, W is
displayed above the map. To turn off the daylight saving time
function, press I.

5.4 Select the date format and press the

k button.

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5.5 Set the date and time, and press the

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Date and time

2013

YM

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D

Edit

k button.

• Select a field: Press JK (changes

between M, D, Y, hour, and minute).

• Edit the date and time: Press HI. Date

and time can also be changed by
rotating the multi selector or main
command dial.

• Confirm the setting: Select the minute field and press the k button.

5.6 Select Ye s and press the k button.

Date and time

• When settings are finished, the lens
extends and the camera switches to
shooting mode.

C Imprinting the Date on Images While Taking Images

After setting the date and time, press the d button to display the
z (setup) menu and set Print date setting (A33).

• Use the rotary multi selector to select and set menu options.

• Press the d button to exit the menu.

C Changing the Current Date, Time, or Language

Press the d button to display the z (setup) menu and set Language or
Time zone and date (A33).

The next step explains basic shooting operations using A (auto) mode.

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OK?

Yes

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Shooting and Playback

Battery level indicator

Number of exposures remaining*

* When data is recorded to the internal memory, C is displayed.

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Step 1 Rotate the Mode Dial and Align the A

(auto) Icon to the Mark

Step 2 Check the Battery Level and the Number

of Exposures Remaining

Battery level indicator

Display Description

b The battery level is high.
B The battery level is low.

N

Battery exhausted.

The camera cannot capture images.
Recharge the battery.

C Monitor Display

Press the w2 button to switch between showing and hiding the photo
information or shooting information that is displayed in the monitor.

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Shooting and Playback