Nikon 26114 - Coolpix P80 10.1MP Digital Camera, NKCPP80B1 - Coolpix P80 - Digital Camera User Manual

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DIGITAL CAMERA

User's Manual

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Trademark Information

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• D-Lighting technology is provided by P Apical Limited.

• 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.

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Introduction

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Shooting Suited for the Scene

Sport Continuous Mode

PSAM

P, S, A and M modes

More on Playback

Movies

Voice Recordings

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

Technical Notes

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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:

WARNINGS

Turn off in the event of malfunction

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

Do not disassemble

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

Do not use the camera or AC adapter in the presence of flammable Gas

Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.

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.

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

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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 the AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Only use a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied). Use the Battery Charger MH-61 (supplied) to charge the battery.

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

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

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

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

• Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery. Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

• The battery is prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains.

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

• If liquid from the damaged battery comes in contact with clothing or

skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

Observe the following precautions when handling the battery charger

• Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.

• Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire.

• Do not handle the power cable or go near the battery charger during lightning storms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

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

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

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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 CDROMs 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 one meter (39 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 LCD 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.

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Notices

Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

CAUTIONS

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Interface Cables

Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Notice for customers in the State of California

WARNING

Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville,

New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-547-4200

COOLPIX P80

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Notices

Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

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

ATTENTION

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

Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries

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

The following apply only to users in European countries:

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

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

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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

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

The Monitor................................................................................................................................................................6

Basic Operations..................................................................................................................................... 8

The Mode Dial...........................................................................................................................................................8

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

The Multi Selector................................................................................................................................................10

The d Button....................................................................................................................................................11

Help Displays..........................................................................................................................................................11

The s Button..................................................................................................................................................12

x (Monitor) Button .........................................................................................................................................13

Attaching the Strap and Lens Cap............................................................................................................13

First Steps............................................................................................................................................. 14

Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................................................14

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

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

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

Setting Display Language, Date and Time .................................................................................18

Inserting Memory Cards ....................................................................................................................20

Removing Memory Cards...............................................................................................................................21

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A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode ................................................................. 22

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode .......................................................22

Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode...............................................................................................23

Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................................24

Using the Electronic Viewfinder .................................................................................................................24

Using the Zoom....................................................................................................................................................24

Step 3 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................................26

Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures..........................................................................................28

Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)............................................................................................................28

Deleting Pictures..................................................................................................................................................28

Using the Flash......................................................................................................................................30

Available Flash Modes ......................................................................................................................................30

Setting the Flash Mode....................................................................................................................................31

Shooting with the Self-timer ...........................................................................................................33

Choosing a Focus Mode ....................................................................................................................34

Setting the Focus Mode..................................................................................................................................35

Using Manual Focus...........................................................................................................................................36

Exposure Compensation...................................................................................................................37

C Shooting Suited for the Scene................................................................................................38

Shooting in the Scene Mode ...........................................................................................................38

Setting the Scene Mode..................................................................................................................................38

Features .....................................................................................................................................................................39

d Sport Continuous Mode............................................................................................................ 46

Shooting in Sport Continuous Mode............................................................................................46

Sport Continuous Menu ....................................................................................................................47

PSAM P, S, A and M modes............................................................................................................48

Shooting in P, S, A, and M Modes...................................................................................................48

P (Programmed Auto) Mode............................................................................................................49

S (Shutter-Priority Auto) Mode........................................................................................................50

A (Aperture-Priority Auto) Mode ....................................................................................................51

M (Manual) Mode.................................................................................................................................52

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c More on Playback....................................................................................................................... 54

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ......................................................................54

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ..........................................................................................55

Editing Pictures.....................................................................................................................................56

Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting..............................................................................57

Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop.................................................................................................................58

g Resizing Pictures: Small Picture...........................................................................................................59

Adding Black Frame on Pictures: Black Border..................................................................................60

Voice Memos: Recording and Playback .......................................................................................61

Recording Voice Memos .................................................................................................................................61

Playing Voice Memos........................................................................................................................................61

Deleting Voice Memos.....................................................................................................................................61

D Movies ............................................................................................................................................. 62

Recording Movies ................................................................................................................................62

The Movie Menu...................................................................................................................................63

Selecting Movie Options.................................................................................................................................63

Autofocus mode ..................................................................................................................................................65

Electronic VR ...........................................................................................................................................................65

Time-Lapse Movies.............................................................................................................................................65

Movie Playback .....................................................................................................................................67

Deleting Movie Files...........................................................................................................................................67

E Voice Recordings........................................................................................................................... 68

Making Voice Recordings..................................................................................................................68

Playing Voice Recordings..................................................................................................................70

Deleting Sound Files..........................................................................................................................................71

Copying Voice Recordings................................................................................................................72

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers............................................................ 73

Connecting to a TV ..............................................................................................................................73

Connecting to a Computer...............................................................................................................74

Before Connecting the Camera..................................................................................................................74

Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer ...............................................................75

Connecting to a Printer......................................................................................................................78

Connecting the Camera and Printer........................................................................................................79

Printing Pictures One at a Time..................................................................................................................80

Printing Multiple Pictures ...............................................................................................................................81

Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set.........................................................................................84

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d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus ............................................................................. 86

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu .......................................................................................86

Displaying the Shooting Menu...................................................................................................................87

q Image Quality..................................................................................................................................................88

r Image Size.........................................................................................................................................................89

F Optimize Image.............................................................................................................................................91

B White Balance.................................................................................................................................................94

E ISO Sensitivity..................................................................................................................................................96

G Metering ............................................................................................................................................................97

C Continuous ......................................................................................................................................................98

H Auto Bracketing .........................................................................................................................................101

G AF Area Mode..............................................................................................................................................102

I Autofocus mode ........................................................................................................................................104

J Flash Exp. Comp.........................................................................................................................................105

M Noise Reduction ........................................................................................................................................105

Q Distortion Control.....................................................................................................................................106

Restrictions on Camera Settings .............................................................................................................106

Playback Options: The Playback Menu ..................................................................................... 108

Displaying the Playback Menu.................................................................................................................108

b Slide Show.....................................................................................................................................................110

c Delete ................................................................................................................................................................111

d Protect ............................................................................................................................................................111

f Rotate image................................................................................................................................................ 112

i Hide Image ....................................................................................................................................................112

h Copy ..................................................................................................................................................................113

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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu....................................................................................... 114

Displaying the Setup Menu........................................................................................................................115

a Menus...............................................................................................................................................................115

c Welcome Screen........................................................................................................................................116

d Date....................................................................................................................................................................117

e Brightness......................................................................................................................................................120

f Date Imprint..................................................................................................................................................120

g Vibration Reduction.................................................................................................................................122

h AF Assist ......................................................................................................................................................... 123

u Digital Zoom ................................................................................................................................................ 123

i Sound Settings ...........................................................................................................................................124

k Auto Off ...........................................................................................................................................................124

l Format Memory/m Format Card ...................................................................................................125

n Language ........................................................................................................................................................126

o Video Mode...................................................................................................................................................126

p Reset All...........................................................................................................................................................127

r Firmware Version ......................................................................................................................................129

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Technical Notes................................................................................................................................130

Optional Accessories .......................................................................................................................130

Approved Memory Cards ............................................................................................................................ 131

Image/Sound File and Folder Names ........................................................................................ 132

Caring for the Camera .....................................................................................................................133

Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................135

Storage....................................................................................................................................................................135

Error Messages ................................................................................................................................... 136

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................ 140

Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 146

Supported Standards ......................................................................................................................149

Index...................................................................................................................................................... 150

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Introduction

About This Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX P80 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy shooting with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.

Symbols and Conventions

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

Notations

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

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

• Unless otherwise specified, “monitor” is used to refer to both the LCD monitor

and electronic viewfinder.

• The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of buttons or messages displayed in the computer monitor are indicated in bold.

Screen Samples

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

Illustrations and Screen Display

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

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, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and delete, playback and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card. The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or used to store, delete or view pictures.

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

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

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

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

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Introduction

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:

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

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

• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for contact information:

http://nikonimaging.com/

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

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

THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY

VOID YOUR

NIKON WARRANTY.

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,

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

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

these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

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

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

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

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

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5

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Information and Precautions

Introduction

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, movies and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the welcome screen (A 116). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

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Introduction

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

1 2

Built-in flash raised

1 Power switch/Power-on lamp .............17

2 Mode dial..............................................................8

3 Built-in flash .....................................................30

4 X (Flash pop-up) button.........................31

5 Microphone ..................................... 61, 62, 68

6 Lens..........................................................135, 146

Self-timer lamp ................................... 33, 134

AF-assist illuminator............. 27, 123, 134

Zoom control..................................................24

f (wide) ..............................................24

g (tele).................................................24

h (thumbnail playback) ............54

i (playback zoom).......................55

j (help) ...............................................11

9 Shutter-release button..............................26

10 Power connector cover .........................130

11 Cable connector............................73, 75, 79

12 Connector cover...........................73, 75, 79

13 Eyelet for camera strap..............................13

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Parts of the Camera

Introduction

14 15

16 17 18

21 3 4 65

1 Eyelet for camera strap .............................13

2 x (monitor) button .................................13

3 Diopter adjustment control...................13

4 Electronic viewfinder .................................24

5 s (display) button ...............................12

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

7 Speaker ...............................................61, 67, 70

8 LCD monitor.......................................6, 12, 23

9 c (playback) button ............................... 28

10 d (menu) button..........11, 63, 87, 108

11 Multi selector...................................................10

12 l (delete) button.........28, 29, 61, 67, 71

13 k button..........................................................10

14 Tripod socket

Battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.............................................................16, 20

16 Memory card slot..........................................20

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

18 Battery chamber............................................16

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Parts of the Camera

Introduction

The Monitor

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

See pages 12 and 13 for details on changing the monitor display.

Shooting

* Differs according to the current shooting mode. Refer to the sections on each mode for details.

1/125

1/ 125

1/125 F4.3

F4 .3

F4.3

999

99 9

999

9h59m59s

59m59s

999

99 9

999

9999

99 99

9999

1819 16

1 Shooting mode* ................... 22, 38, 48, 62

2 Focus mode.....................................................34

3 Zoom indicator..............................................24

4 Focus indicator ..............................................26

5 Exposure/Focus lock ..................................45

6 Flash indicator................................................30

7 Flash mode.......................................................30

8 Battery level indicator................................22

Vibration reduction icon (still pictures)

...................................................................... 23, 122

Electronic VR icon (movies)....................65

10 Distortion control...................................... 106

Focus area.............................................. 26, 102

Focus area (when a face is recognized)

.............................................................................. 102

“Date not set” indicator .........................136

Time zone indicator.................................117

13 Date imprint/date counter..................120

14 Image size.........................................................89

a) Number of exposures remaining ..22

b) Movie length .............................................62

16 Internal memory indicator......................23

17 Image quality ..................................................88

18 Aperture.............................................................48

19 Shutter speed..................................................48

20 Exposure display ...........................................52

21 ISO sensitivity ..........................................32, 96

22 Exposure compensation ..........................37

23 Flash exposure compensation..........105

24 Self-timer indicator......................................33

25 B&W + color .....................................................93

26 Image optimization.....................................91

27 White balance.................................................94

28 Noise reduction..........................................105

29 Bracketing.......................................................101

30 Continuous shooting mode..........46, 98

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Parts of the Camera

Introduction

Playback

* Differs according to the selected option.

1 Date of recording.........................................18

2 Time of recording.........................................18

3 Volume indicator..................................61, 67

4 Battery level indicator................................22

5 Image quality*................................................88

6 Image size*.......................................................89

7 Movie option* ................................................63

a) Current frame number/

total number of frames.............................28

b) Movie length.............................................67

9 Internal memory indicator......................28

10 Voice memo recording guide ..............61

11 Voice memo playback guide.................61

12 Movie playback indicator ........................67

13 Print-order icon..............................................84

14 Small picture indicator ..............................59

15 D-Lighting icon..............................................57

16 Protect icon ...................................................111

17 File number and type .............................132

999/ 999

99 9/ 999

999/ 999

9999/9999

99 99/ 999 9

9999/9999

59m59s

59 m59 s

59m59s

9h59m59s

9h 59m 59s

9h59m59s

15/05/2008 00:00

9999.JPG

999/ 999

99 9/ 99 9

999/ 999

234

10 11

9 8

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Introduction

Basic Operations

The Mode Dial

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

A Auto(A 22): Choose this simple “point-andshoot” mode, suited to first-time users of digital cameras, in which the camera automatically adjusts settings.

d Sport Continuous Mode (A 46): Choose this

mode for high-speed continuous shooting.

P,S,A,M (A 48): Choose these modes for greater control over shutter speed and aperture.

D Movie (A 62): Choose this mode to shoot movies.

y Scene (A 38): Choose this mode for automatic adjustment of settings to suit the selected subject type, or use the voice recording option to record sound only.

z (A 86): Display the setup menu, where you can perform such tasks as setting the camera clock and adjusting LCD monitor brightness.

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Basic Operations

Introduction

The Command Dial

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

With Shooting

With Playback

Mode Use Description A

P (Programmed auto)

Rotate the command dial to choose flexible program.

S (Shutter-priority auto)

Rotate the command dial to adjust shutter speed.

A (Aperture-priority auto)

Rotate the command dial to adjust aperture.

M (Manual)

Rotate the command dial to adjust shutter speed or aperture. Press the multi selector

to select a different option.

Mode Use Description A

Thumbnail playback

Rotate the command dial to choose a picture.

Playback zoom

Rotate the command dial to zoom in on the current picture.

Movie/Audio playback

Rotate the command dial to fastforward or rewind.

67,

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Basic Operations

Introduction

The Multi Selector

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

With Shooting

With Playback

With Menu Screens

C Notes on the Multi Selector

In the manual, the button indicating up, down, left and right of the multi selector is shown as H, I, J, and K.

Flash mode

Display m (flash mode) (A 30) menu or

move cursor up

Display p (focus mode) (A 34) menu or

move cursor down

Display o (exposure compensation)

(A 37) menu Display n (self-timer) (A 33) menu

Apply selection

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Choose the previous picture

Choose the next picture

Move cursor up

Move cursor down

Display sub-menu or

move apply selection

right

Return to the previous menu

Apply selection

Shooting menu

Exit

Image quality Image size Optimize image

White balance

ISO sensitivity

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Basic Operations

Introduction

The d Button

Press d to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (A 10). Menu options can also be selected by rotating the command dial.

Press d again to exit the menu.

Help Displays

Rotate the zoom control to g (j) when M is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option.

To return to the original menu, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again.

Optimize image White balance ISO sensitivity

Shooting menu

Image quality

Image size

Exit

The selected option

Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow

Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages

Exit

Continuous

Auto bracketing

AF area mode Autofocus mode

Auto bracketing

Exit

Off

0.7

1.0

0.3

Shooting menu

Metering

Displayed when there are more previous menu items

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

Press k or the multi selector K to apply selection.

Image quality

Exit Back

Choose from 3 image quality settings which govern compression/file size.

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Basic Operations

Introduction

The s Button

To hide or show monitor indicators during shooting and playback, press s.

With Shooting

Current settings Framing guides

(P, S, A, and M modes only)

View through lens only

With Playback

Photo information displayed Shooting data displayed

(see below)

Photo information hidden

Shooting data: Shows the folder name, file name, exposure mode, shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, ISO sensitivity, current frame number/total number of frames, and histogram for the current picture. Shooting data are not displayed if the current picture is a movie.

• Exposure mode: P, S, A, or M (A 48). P is also displayed on pictures shot in A (auto), d (sports shooting), and y (scene) modes.

• Histogram: A graph showing tone distribution. The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right; the vertical axis shows number of pixels of each brightness in image.

• Highlights: The brightest portions of the image (highlights) blink. Details may be lost (“washed out”) in areas of highlights that are overexposed. Use highlights as a guide when setting exposure.

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Basic Operations

Introduction

x (Monitor) Button

Each press of x (monitor) switches to the LCD monitor or electronic viewfinder. Switch to the one that suits the shooting conditions. For example, use the electronic viewfinder in bright locations when it is difficult to see the LCD monitor.

C Diopter adjustment of electronic viewfinder

When the diopter for the electronic viewfinder is out of focus and the display is difficult to see, adjust the diopter with the diopter adjustment control. While looking into the viewfinder, rotate the diopter adjustment control until the display is clearly visible.

Take care not to scratch your eye with your fingertips or nails when rotating the diopter adjustment control.

Attaching the Strap and Lens Cap

Attach the lens cap to the strap, and then attach the strap to the camera (at two places).

B Lens Cap

• Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture.

• At times when you will not be 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.

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x (Monitor) Button

Electronic viewfinder

Diopter adjustment control

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First Steps

Charging the Battery

Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 with the supplied Battery Charger MH-61 before first use or when the battery is running low.

1 Plug the charger in.

Connect the power cable to the charger 1 and then plug it into an electrical outlet 2. The CHARGE lamp will light 3.

2 Charge the battery.

Remove the battery terminal cover and insert the battery as shown, matching the projections on the battery to the indentations in the charger.

The CHARGE lamp will blink 1 as the battery recharges. Charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking 2.

A fully-exhausted battery will charge in about two hours.

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Charging the Battery

First Steps

3 When the charging is complete, remove the battery and unplug the

power cable from the electrical outlet.

B The Battery Charger

• The supplied Battery Charger MH-61 is for use only with the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5.

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings and cautions on page iii of this manual, before using the

battery charger.

B Notes on the Battery

• Only the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 can be used. Do not, under any circumstances, attempt to use another type of battery.

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section “Caring for the Camera” (A 133), before using the battery.

B AC Adapter

The AC Adapter EH-62A (available separately from Nikon) can be used to power the COOLPIX P80 from an electrical outlet. Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

CHARGE lamp Description

Blinks Battery charging.

On Battery fully charged.

Flickers

• Use the charger at an ambient temperature range of 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) to charge the battery.

• The battery is faulty. Unplug the charger immediately and stop charging the battery. Bring the battery and charger to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection.

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First Steps

Inserting the Battery

Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied) into the camera. Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low (A 14).

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

2 Insert the battery.

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

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

B Inserting the Battery

Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Be sure to check the

battery is in the correct orientation.

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

Battery latch

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Inserting the Battery

First Steps

Removing the Battery

Turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and monitor are off before removing the battery. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the battery latch in the direction shown 1. The battery can then be removed by hand 2.

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

Turning On and Off the Camera

Remove the lens cap and press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light and the LCD monitor (or electronic viewfinder) will turn on. The power-on lamp will turn off when the LCD monitor turns on.

To turn off the camera, press the power switch again. If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn the

camera on in playback mode (A 28).

D Auto Power-Off in Shooting Mode (Standby Mode)

The LCD monitor will dim to reduce the drain on the battery if no operations are performed for about five seconds. The LCD monitor will brighten when camera controls are used. At default settings, the LCD monitor, or electronic viewfinder, will turn off altogether if no operations are performed for about a minute during shooting and playback. The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for another three minutes (A 124).

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First Steps

Setting Display Language, Date and Time

A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on.

1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

The power-on lamp (green) will light and the LCD monitor (or electronic viewfinder) will turn on. The power-on lamp will turn off when the LCD monitor turns on. Remove the lens cap.

2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired

language and press k.

For information on using the multi selector, see “The Multi Selector” (A 10).

3 Choose Yes and press k.

If No is selected, the date and time will not be set.

4 Press k.

D Daylight Saving Time

If daylight saving time is in effect, turn on Daylight saving in the time zone menu and set the date.

1 Before pressing k in step 4, press the multi selector I to choose Daylight saving. 2 Press k to enable daylight saving time (w). Pressing k toggles the daylight saving time option

on and off.

3 Press the multi selector H, and then press k to proceed to step 5.

Set time and date?

Ye s

Date

Time zone

London, Casablanca

Daylight saving

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Setting Display Language, Date and Time

First Steps

5 Select your home time zone (A 119) and press

6 Edit the date.

• Press the multi selector H or I, to edit the highlighted

item.

• Press the multi selector K to highlight the day (D),

month (M), year (Y), time, minute, and date display order. Press the multi selector J to highlight items in reverse order (order may differ in some regions).

7 Choose the order in which the day, month and

year are displayed and press k or the multi selector K.

The settings are applied and monitor display exits to shooting mode.

D Changing the date and time

To change the current date and time, go into Date (A 117) in the setup menu (A 114), choose Date and follow the instructions above, starting from step 6. To change the time zone and daylight saving settings, go into Date in the setup menu, choose Time zone, and change the settings (A 114, 117).

Home time zone

Back

London, Casablanca

Date

DMY

0000

200801

Date

DMY

1510

200805

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First Steps

Inserting Memory Cards

Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approx. 50 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 131).

If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and pictures recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred. Remove the memory card to store pictures in the internal memory, or play back, delete or transfer pictures from the internal memory.

1 Turn the camera off and open the battery-

chamber/memory card slot cover.

If the power-on lamp or monitor is lit, press the power switch to turn off the camera.

Make sure that the camera is off (power-on lamp is off) before inserting or removing the memory card.

2 Insert the memory card.

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

Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

B Inserting Memory Cards

Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. Make

sure that the memory card is correctly oriented.

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Inserting Memory Cards

First Steps

Removing Memory Cards

Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and monitor are off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in 1 to partially eject the card 2. The card can then be removed by hand.

B Formatting Memory Cards

If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be formatted before use (A 125). Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before formatting the memory card.

Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press k. The confirmation dialog will be displayed. To start formatting, choose Format and press k.

• Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until

formatting is complete.

• The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX P80, be sure to

format them (A 125) with this camera.

B The Write Protect Switch

SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch. Pictures cannot be recorded or deleted and the memory card cannot be formatted when this switch is in the “lock” position. Unlock by sliding the switch to the “write” position.

B Memory Cards

• Use only Secure Digital memory cards.

• Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is being written to or deleted from the

memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card:

- Eject the memory card

- Remove the battery

-Turn off the camera

- Disconnect the AC adapter

• Do not disassemble or modify.

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

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

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

• Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles or areas exposed to high temperatures.

• Do not expose to humidity, dust, or to corrosive gases.

Card is not formatted. Format card?

Ye s

Write protect switch

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select

(Auto) Mode

This section describes how to shoot in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-andshoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.

1 Rotate the mode dial to A.

2 Remove the lens cap and press the power

switch to turn on the camera.

The power-on lamp (green) will light, the LCD monitor (or electronic viewfinder) will turn on, and the lens will extend. The power-on lamp will turn off when the LCD monitor turns on.

3 Check the battery level and number of

exposures remaining.

Battery Level

Number of Exposures Remaining

The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the memory or memory card, image quality, and image size.

Monitor Description

NO INDICATOR Battery fully charged.

Battery low; prepare to charge or replace the battery.

Battery

exhausted.

Cannot shoot pictures. Recharge or replace with a fully-charged battery.

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

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode

D Note on the Flash

When the built-in flash is lowered, the flash setting is fixed at off and W appears at the top of the monitor. In situations where flash is needed, such as in dark locations or when the subject is backlit, be sure to raise the built-in flash (A 30).

D Available Functions in A (Auto) Mode

In A (auto) mode, focus mode (A 34) and exposure compensation (A 37) can be applied and the camera can shoot using the flash mode (A 30) and self-timer (A 33). Pressing d displays the shooting menu options for specifying the image quality (A 88) and image size (A 89).

D Vibration Reduction

Vibration reduction (A 122), when On (default setting) is selected, can be applied to effectively reduce blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds.

Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. To reduce the effects of camera shake when recording movies, enable Electronic VR (A 65) from

the movie menu (A 63).

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Internal memory indicator Pictures will be recorded to internal memory. When memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures will be recorded to memory card.

Aperture (A 48)

Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode.

Vibration reduction icon Vibration reduction can be applied to reduce the effects of camera shake.

Shutter speed (A 48)

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Step 2 Frame a Picture

1 Ready the camera.

Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, AF-assist illuminator, microphone, speaker and m (flash pop-up) button.

2 Frame the picture.

Position the main subject near the center of the monitor.

Using the Electronic Viewfinder

Use the electronic viewfinder to frame pictures when bright light makes it difficult to see the display in the LCD monitor. Press x to switch to the electronic viewfinder (A 13).

When the diopter for the electronic viewfinder is out of focus, rotate the diopter adjustment control to the position in which the subject is most visible (A 13).

Using the Zoom

Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame, or g (i) to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame.

Rotating the zoom control all the way in either direction will adjust the zoom quickly, while rotating the control partially will adjust the zoom slowly.

A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated.

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Step 2 Frame a Picture

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Digital Zoom and Image Quality

When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom magnification, rotating and holding the zoom control at g (i) triggers digital zoom. With digital zoom, you can magnify a subject up to 4× the maximum magnification of optical zoom (18×) for a total of up to 72× magnification.

Focus will be on the center of the screen (without active focus area display) when digital zoom is in effect.

Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify images, resulting in slight deterioration of picture quality. The V icon appears under the zoom indicator at the top of the monitor to mark the maximum zoom ratio possible before deterioration from digital zoom occurs.

When the zoom ratio exceeds V towards the telephoto side, the zoom indicator will turn yellow and picture quality will begin to deteriorate.

C Maximum zoom ratio without interpolation

The position of V under the zoom indicator moves closer to the telephoto side as the image size (A 89) gets smaller. Deterioration from digital zoom will not occur until the zoom ratio reaches the following levels for each mode.

When the zoom ratio reaches the following levels, zoom operations pause temporarily. If you continue to hold the zoom control at g (i) and increase the zoom after this point, the images will start to get grainier.

Digital zoom can be limited to the range at which interpolation is not in effect, or it can be turned off (A 123).

Image size Zoom ratio Image size Zoom ratio

M, E, I, G, H

18× (up to the maximum optical zoom ratio)

B 39.6× (digital zoom up to 2.2×)

A 50.4× (digital zoom up to 2.8×)

D 25.2× (digital zoom up to 1.4×) J 61.2× (digital zoom up to 3.4×) C 28.8× (digital zoom up to 1.6×) K 72× (digital zoom up to 4×)

Optical zoom (up to 18×). Digital zoom is in effect.

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Step 3 Focus and Shoot

1 Press the shutter-release button halfway.

The camera automatically focuses on the subject in the center focus area.

When the subject is in focus, the focus area will glow green.

When digital zoom is in effect, and the subject is in focus, the focus indicator (A 6) will glow green. The focus area is not displayed.

Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area, or focus indicator, blinks red. Change the composition and try again.

2 Press the shutter-release button the rest of

the way down.

The picture will be recorded to the memory card or internal memory.

D Shutter-release Button

The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this position. To release the shutter and shoot, press the shutterrelease 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.

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Press the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down to shoot.

Press the shutterrelease button halfway to set focus and exposure.

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Step 3 Focus and Shoot

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

B During Recording

While images are being recorded, the O (wait) icon will be displayed and the indicator for the number of exposures or movie length remaining will blink. Do not turn the camera off, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, or remove or disconnect the power source while these icons are displayed. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

C Autofocus

Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the active focus area or the focus indicator glow green:

• Subject is very dark

• Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun is behind the subject

and is in deep shadow)

• No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. when the subject is standing in front of a

white wall, wearing a white shirt)

• Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside a cage)

• Subject is moving rapidly

In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or focus on another subject and use focus lock. When using focus lock, be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject with which focus was locked is the same as that for the actual subject.

D Focus Lock

To focus on an off-center subject when Center is selected for AF area mode, use focus lock as described blow.

• Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not change while focus is

locked.

• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, exposure is locked.

D AF-assist Illuminator

If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator may light by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. The illuminator has a range of about 2.9 m (9.5 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 1.9 m (6.2 ft.) at the maximum telephoto position. The AF-assist illuminator can be set to Off manually (A 123), although in this case the camera may not focus when lighting is poor.

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Position the subject in the center focus area.

Press the shutterrelease button halfway.

Confirm that the focus area is green.

Continue holding down the shutterrelease button halfway and recompose the picture.

Press the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down.

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures

Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)

Press c.

The last picture shot will be displayed in full-frame playback mode.

Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to view additional pictures. Hold down the multi selector H, I, J, or K to fast forward pictures.

Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory.

Press c or the shutter-release button to switch to shooting mode. When C is displayed, pictures stored in the internal memory

will be displayed. When memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures stored on the memory card will be displayed.

Deleting Pictures

1 Press l to delete the picture currently

displayed in the monitor.

2 Use the multi selector

to select Yes and press

To exit without deleting the picture, choose No and press k.

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Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

C Playback Mode

The following options are available in full-frame playback mode.

C Pressing c to Turn On the Camera

When the camera is off, holding down c will turn the camera on in playback mode. The lens does not extend.

C Viewing Pictures

Pictures stored in the internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is inserted.

C Deleting the Last Picture Shot

In shooting mode, press l to delete the last picture shot.

Option Use Description A

Playback zoom g (i)

Press g (i) to enlarge view of picture currently displayed in monitor, up to about 10×. Press k to return to fullframe playback mode.

View thumbnails f (h)

Press f (h) to display four-, nine- or 16- picture thumbnails.

Hide or show photo info

Hide or show photo info in monitor. 12

Switch the monitor

Switch between LCD monitor and electronic viewfinder display.

Record/play voice memo

Press k to record or play back voice memos up to 20 seconds in length.

Switch to shooting mode

Press c or the shutter-release button to switch to the mode selected with the mode dial.

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Using the Flash

In dark locations or when the subject is backlit, you can shoot pictures with flash by raising the built-in flash.

The flash has a range of about 0.5-8.8 m (1 ft. 8 in.-28 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is about

0.5-5.6 m (1 ft. 8 in.-18 ft.) (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). When the built-in

flash is raised, you can set the flash mode according to your shooting environment.

Available Flash Modes

Auto

Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.

Auto with red-eye reduction

Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (A 32).

W Off

Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.

Fill flash

Flash fires when a picture is shot. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects.

Slow sync

U (auto) is combined with slow shutter speed. Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim light.

Z Rear-curtain sync

Flash fires just before shutter closes, creating effect of a stream of light behind moving subjects.

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Using the Flash

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Setting the Flash Mode

1 Press the X (flash pop-up) button to raise

the built-in flash.

When the built-in flash is lowered, it is fixed to W (off).

2 Press m (flash mode).

The flash menu is displayed.

3 Use the multi selector to choose the desired

flash mode and press k.

The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the top of the monitor.

When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for a five seconds.

If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.

Flash mode

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Using the Flash

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

B Lowering the Built-in Flash

When not using the built-in flash, gently push to lower the flash until it clicks shut.

B Shooting When Lighting is Poor and the Flash is Disabled (W)

• Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of

camera shake. Turn vibration reduction (A 122) off when using a tripod.

• The E symbol is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity to minimize blur

caused by slow shutter speed. Pictures shot when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.

B Note on Using the Flash

When using the flash at a wide-angle zoom position, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures. To reduce these reflections, set the flash to W (Off), lower the built-in flash, or zoom in on the subject.

C The Flash Indicator

The flash indicator shows flash status when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

• On: Flash will fire when picture is taken.

• Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try again.

• Off: Flash will not fire when picture is taken.

C The Flash Mode Setting

When the built-in flash is raised in the A (auto), P, S, A, and M modes, the default setting is

(auto).

When any flash mode other than V (auto with red-eye reduction) is applied in A (auto) mode, the setting is only enabled until the camera is turned off. Turning the camera off returns flash mode to U (auto). When the flash mode is changed in the P, S, A, and M exposure modes, the setting is remembered even after the camera is turned off. When flash mode is applied in a scene mode, the setting is only enabled until another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off.

C Red-eye Reduction

This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”). The flash fires repeatedly at low intensity before the main flash, reducing red-eye. The camera then analyzes the picture; if redeye is detected, the affected area will be processed to further reduce red-eye before the picture is saved. Note that because there is a slight lag between the shutter-release button being pressed and the picture being shot, this mode is not recommended when a quick shutter response is required. The time before the next picture can be shot also increases slightly. Advanced red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in all situations. In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red-eye may be affected by advanced red-eye reduction processing; in these cases, choose another mode and try again.

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Shooting with the Self-timer

The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction (A 122) off when using a tripod.

1 Press n (self-timer).

The self-timer menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose 10s or 2s and

press k.

10s (ten seconds): Suited for important occasions

(such as weddings)

2s (two seconds): Suited for preventing camera shake

The mode selected for self-timer is displayed. If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will be

cancelled.

3 Frame the picture and press the

shutter-release button halfway.

Focus and exposure will be set.

4 Press the shutter-release button the

rest of the way down.

The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. The selftimer lamp blinks while the timer is counting down. About one second before the shutter is released, the lamp remains lit and stops blinking.

When the shutter is released, the self-timer turns off.

To stop the timer before a picture is shot, press the shutter-release button again.

Self-timer

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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Choosing a Focus Mode

Choose a focus mode according to the subject and composition.

Focus Modes Available in Each Shooting Mode

(✔: available, –: not available)

* Availability varies between different scene modes (A 39 to 44).

A Autofocus

Camera automatically adjusts focus according to distance to subject. Use when the distance from subject to lens is 40 cm (1 ft. 4 in.) or more, or 1.5 m (5 ft.) or more when camera is zoomed all the way out.

D Macro close-up

Use for close-ups of flowers or small objects. The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position. When the zoom indicator is positioned on the wide-angle side where the F mark glows green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 10 cm (4 in.) from the lens. When zoom is positioned at the K mark, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens.

B Infinity

Use when shooting distant scenes through foreground objects such as windows or when shooting landscapes. The focus indicator or focus area glow green while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. However, the camera may not be able to focus on nearby objects. The flash mode is set to W (off).

E Manual focus

The focus can be adjusted for any subject that is a distance of 1 cm to infinity from the lens. → A 36

A (auto) P S A M Scene

d (Sport

Continuous)D (Movie)

A (Autofocus) ✔✔✔✔✔

✔✔

D (Macro close-up) ✔✔✔✔✔ – ✔

B (Infinity) ✔✔✔✔✔ – ✔

E (Manual focus) – ✔✔✔✔ – ✔ –

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Choosing a Focus Mode

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Setting the Focus Mode

1 Press p (focus mode).

The focus menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired

focus mode and press k.

The icon for the selected focus mode is displayed at the top of the monitor.

When A (autofocus) is applied, P is only displayed for five seconds. If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will be

cancelled.

C Macro Close-up Mode

In macro close-up mode, the camera focuses continuously, even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway to lock focus. However, in P, S, A, and M modes, the setting of Autofocus mode (A 104) will be applied.

C Infinity Focus Mode

If you set the camera to infinity focus mode while using A (auto) mode or the P, S, A, or M exposure modes, the focus area will not appear on the screen.

C The Focus Mode Setting

In A (auto), d (sport continuous), P, S, A, and M modes, the default setting is A (autofocus). The focus mode applied in A (auto) and d (sport continuous) mode will be restored to its default setting when another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off. The focus mode applied in scene mode will be restored to its default setting when another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off.

Focus

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Choosing a Focus Mode

Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Using Manual Focus

1 Press p (focus mode) to display

the focus menu.

• Use the multi selector to choose E, and

press k.

• The manual focus setting screen is displayed.

2 Press H or I of the multi selector to adjust

the focus.

Adjust the focus while viewing the image in the monitor.

• Press H to focus on far away subjects.

• Press I to focus on subjects closer to the lens.

• You can take pictures by pressing the shutter-release

button in this step.

3 Press k.

• W appears at the top of the monitor, and the focus is locked to the set focus.

• To readjust the focus, repeat steps 1 to 3.

C Notes on E (Manual Focus)

Digital zoom is not available.

Focus

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Exposure Compensation

Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker.

1 Press o (exposure compensation).

The exposure compensation value will be displayed.

Exposure compensation is not available in mode M (manual).

2 Press the multi selector H or I to adjust

exposure.

The exposure compensation guide is displayed. When the picture is too dark, adjust the exposure

compensation in the positive (+) direction. When the picture is too bright, adjust the exposure

compensation in the negative (–) direction. Exposure compensation can be set to values between –2.0 and +2.0 EV in increments of

1/3 EV.

3 Press the shutter-release button to shoot.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to shoot while adjusting the exposure compensation value a little at a time.

4 Press k.

When an exposure compensation value other than 0.0 is applied, the value is displayed with the H icon in the monitor.

To cancel exposure compensation, select 0.0 before pressing k, or follow steps 1 and 2 to select 0.0.

C Exposure Compensation Value

When exposure compensation is adjusted in A (auto), d (sport continuous) mode, or a scene mode, the setting is only enabled until another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off. Switching to another shooting mode or turning the camera off cancels exposure compensation and returns to 0.0.

D Using Exposure Compensation

The camera tends to lower exposure when the frame is dominated by brightly lit objects and to increase exposure when the frame is mostly dark. Positive compensation may therefore be required to capture the brilliancy of very bright objects that fill the frame (for example, sunlit expanses of water, sand, or snow) or when the background is much brighter than the main subject. Negative compensation may be called for when large areas of the frame contain very dark objects (for example, a swath of dark green leaves) or when the background is much darker than the main subject.

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Shooting Suited for the Scene

Shooting in the Scene Mode

Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available.

The voice recording option can also be selected to record sound only.

* See “Voice Recordings” (A 68).

Setting the Scene Mode

1 Rotate the mode dial to y.

2 Press d to display the scene

menu screen, choose the desired scene with the multi selector and press k.

3 Frame the subject and shoot.

• For scene modes that use the flash, be sure to press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the built-in flash before shooting.

D Image Quality and Image Size

Image quality (A 88) and Image size (A 89) can be set in the scene menu. The Image quality and Image size settings for the A (auto) mode, scene modes, and P, S, A, and M exposure modes are linked to each other.

b Portrait h Sunset m Fireworks show

c Landscape i Dusk/dawn n Copy

e Night portrait j Night landscape o Backlight

f Party/indoor k Close up p Panorama assist

g Beach/snow l Museum E Voice recording*

Scene menu

Beach/snow

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Shooting Suited for the Scene

Features

* Other settings can be selected.

C Icons Used for Descriptions

The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: X, flash mode when the built-in flash is raised (A 30); n, self-timer (A 33); p, focus mode (A 34); o, exposure compensation (A 37); h, AF-assist illumination (A 123).

C Scene Mode Settings

Adjustments to the flash mode setting, self-timer setting, focus mode setting, and exposure compensation value applied in any scene mode are cancelled and these settings return to their default values whenever another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off.

b Portrait

Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking skin tones.

• The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward

the camera (Shooting with Face-Priority → A 103).

• If the camera detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera.

• If no face is recognized, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area.

• Digital zoom is not available.

m V* n Off* p A o 0.0* h Auto*

c Landscape

Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.

• Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.

m W n Off* p B o 0.0* h Off

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Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.

Other settings can be selected.

Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.

Other settings can be selected.

* Other settings can be selected.

O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction

(A 122) off when using a tripod.

Q: Pictures shot in scene modes utilizing Q may be processed to reduce noise and therefore take

longer to record.

e Night portrait OQ

Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits shot at night.

• The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera (Shooting with Face-Priority → A 103).

• If the camera detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera.

• If no face is recognized, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area.

• Shoot pictures with the built-in flash raised.

• Digital zoom is not available.

m V

n Off

p A o 0.0

h Auto

f Party/indoor

Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

• Hold the camera steadily as pictures are easily affected by

camera shake. When shooting under low lighting, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A 122) to Off when using a tripod.

m V

n Off

p A o 0.0

h Auto

g Beach/snow

Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

m U* n Off* p A o 0.0* h Auto*

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* Other settings can be selected.

O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction

(A 122) off when using a tripod.

Q: Pictures shot in scene modes utilizing Q may be processed to reduce noise and therefore take

longer to record.

h Sunset O

Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

m W n Off* p A o 0.0* h AUTO*

i Dusk/dawn OQ

Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset.

• Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator always glows green. Note, however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.

m W n Off* p B o 0.0* h Off

j Night landscape OQ

Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes.

m W n Off* p B o 0.0* h Off

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* Other settings can be selected. Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at

distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).

Other settings can be selected.

Also D (macro close-up) can be selected.

k Close-up

Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range.

• D (macro close-up) is selected for focus mode (A 34) and the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus.

• The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position. When the zoom indicator is positioned where the F mark glows green or at the K mark, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 10 cm (4 in.) or 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens, respectively.

• AF area mode is set to Manual (A 102). When k is pressed, camera focuses on subject in active focus area.

• The camera will continuously focus on different objects until you press the shutter-release button halfway to lock focus.

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the Vibration reduction (A 122) setting and hold the camera steadily.

m U* n Off* ppo 0.0* h Auto*

l Museum

Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

• BSS (Best Shot Selector) (A 98 to 99) is used when shooting.

• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the

Vibration reduction (A 122) setting and hold the camera steadily.

m W n Off

p A

o 0.0

h Off

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Other settings can be selected.

Also D (macro close-up) can be selected.

* Other settings can be selected.

O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction

(A 122) off when using a tripod.

m Fireworks show O

Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework.

• Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus indicator (A 26) always glows green. Note, however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.

• Up to 11.5× optical zoom can be used.

• Digital zoom is not available.

m W n Off p B o 0.0 h Off

n Copy

Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in print.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

• Use p (macro close-up) mode (A 34) in focus mode with

this mode to focus at short ranges.

• Colored text and drawings may not show up well.

m W

n Off

p A

o 0.0

h Auto

o Backlight

Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

• Shoot pictures with the built-in flash raised.

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Other settings can be selected.

D (macro close-up) or B (infinity) can also be selected.

Shooting Pictures for a Panorama

The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. Turn vibration reduction (A 122) off when using a tripod.

1 Use the multi selector to choose p

Panorama assist in the scene menu and

press k.

The panorama direction icon (I) is displayed to show the direction in which pictures will be joined.

2 Use the multi selector to choose the direction

and press k.

Select how pictures will be joined together in the completed panorama; right (I), left (J), up (K) or down (L).

Yellow direction icons (I I) appear for the selected direction. When you press k, the selected direction is set, and a white direction icon (I) appears for that direction.

Apply flash mode (A 30), self-timer (A 33), focus mode (A 34) and exposure compensation (A 37) settings with this step, if necessary. Press k to reselect the direction.

p Panorama assist

Use when shooting a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker software.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

m W

n Off

p A

o 0.0

h Auto

Scene menu

Exit

Panorama assist

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3 Shoot the first picture.

The first picture is displayed in the first third of the monitor.

4 Shoot the second picture.

Compose the next picture so that it overlaps the first picture.

Repeat until you have shot the necessary number of pictures to complete the scene.

5 Press k when shooting is completed.

The camera returns to step 2.

D Panorama Assist

Flash mode (A 30), self-timer (A 33), focus (A 34) and exposure compensation (A 37) settings cannot be adjusted after the first shot. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom, image quality (A 88), or image size (A 89) be adjusted until the series is finalized.

The panorama series is terminated if the camera enters standby mode with the auto off function (A 124) during shooting. Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled to a longer setting is recommended.

D Exposure Lock

R is displayed to indicate that exposure, white balance, and focus have been locked at the values set with the first shot. All pictures taken in a panorama series have the same exposure, whitebalance, and focus settings.

D Panorama Maker

Install Panorama Maker from the supplied Software Suite CD. Transfer pictures to a computer (A 74) and use Panorama Maker (A 77) to join them in a single panorama.

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 132) for more information.

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Sport Continuous Mode

Shooting in Sport Continuous Mode

Sports continuous mode allows rapid, continuous shooting while you press and hold the shutter-release button fully. With continuous shooting, instantaneous movements in moving subjects can be captured clearly.

1 Rotate the mode dial to d (sport

continuous).

2 Press d and choose a continuous shooting

type.

• Use the multi selector in the sport continuous menu to

choose a type (A 47).

• Press d or the shutter-release button to return to the

shooting screen.

3 Frame the subject and shoot.

• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.

• Continuous shooting takes place for as long as the shutter-release button is pressed fully.

• If a high-speed continuous shooting setting (H, M, L) is selected, shooting ends when the maximum number of frames per shot is reached. To continue taking pictures, press the shutter-release button fully again.

C Notes on Sport Continuous Mode

• The flash setting is fixed at W (off).

•

The focus mode (A34) is set to A (autofocus). During sport continuous mode, the camera continuously adjusts the focus with the autofocus function until you press the shutter-release button halfway and focus becomes fixed.

(manual focus) is also available for the focus mode setting.

• Exposure compensation (A 37) is available.

•

The focus, exposure, and white balance settings are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series.

• The self-timer is unavailable.

• The speed of continuous shooting may be slower depending on the image quality, image size,

and shutter speed settings and the data transfer speed of the memory card.

• When a high-speed continuous shooting setting is selected, ISO sensitivity is automatically set to a high setting. Captured pictures may appear rough as a result.

• Be aware that shooting will stop if the built-in flash is raised or lowered while you are pressing the shutter-release button fully.

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Sport Continuous Mode

Sport Continuous Menu

In the sport continuous menu, you can select the continuous shooting type and the image quality and image size recorded.

In sport continuous mode, press d to display the sport continuous menu and use the multi selector to choose the continuous shooting type.

Types of Sport Continuous Shooting

Image Quality and Image Size

D Notes on High-Speed Continuous Shooting

• Even if you choose D 2592×1944 or larger for the Image size setting while Continuous is selected as the sport continuous shooting type, the Image size setting will change to C 2048×1536 once you switch to Continuous H, Continuous M, or Continuous L.

• As the ISO sensitivity is fixed at 640 and over during high-speed continuous shooting (H, M, L), proper exposure may not be obtained in clear weather (pictures may be overexposed).

• If bright objects such as the sun or electric lights are captured during high-speed continuous shooting, vertical streaks of light may appear in the recorded images. We recommend that you avoid capturing bright objects during high-speed continuous shooting.

Type

Maximum continuous shooting speed

Description

k Continuous H (default setting)

Approx. 13 frames per second (30 frames max.)

High-speed continuous shooting. The ISO sensitivity is set automatically within the range of ISO 640 to 1600. The shutter speed is set automatically within the range of 1/4,000 sec. to 1/15 sec.

l Continuous M

Approx. 6 frames per second (30 frames max.)

m Continuous L

Approx. 4 frames per second (30 frames max.)

V Continuous

Approx. 1.1 frames per second (9 frames max.)

Continuous shooting. The ISO sensitivity is set automatically within the range of ISO 64 to 800.

Setting Description

q Image quality

Choose the compression ratio for the pictures recorded. The options available are the same as those for the

Image quality

setting in the shooting menu

(

88). However, the image quality setting in the sport continuous menu is

stored separately and is not applied to other shooting modes.

r Image size

Choose the size (pixel count) for the pictures recorded.

•

When a high-speed continuous shooting setting is selected, only the

2048×1536

(default setting), B1600×1200, A

1280×960

1024×768

, and K640×480

image sizes are available.

• When Continuous is selected as the sport continuous type, the image sizes available are the same as those for the Image size setting in the shooting menu (A 89).

• The image size setting in the sport continuous menu is stored separately from the image size setting in other shooting modes and is not applied to the other modes.

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P, S, A and M modes

Shooting in P, S, A, and M Modes

By rotating the mode dial, you can shoot pictures in the following four exposure modes: P (programmed auto), S (shutter-priority auto), A (aperture-priority auto), and M (manual). In addition to allowing you to set the shutter speed and aperture yourself, these modes offer control over a variety of advanced settings such as changing the ISO sensitivity and white balance in the shooting menu (A 86).

D Shutter Speed and Aperture

The same exposure can be achieved with different combinations of shutter speed and aperture, allowing you to freeze or blur motion and control depth of field. The following figure shows how shutter speed and aperture affect exposure. When the ISO sensitivity setting (A 96) is changed, the range of shutter speeds and aperture values at which the correct exposure can be obtained also changes.

Mode Description

Programmed auto (A 49)

Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings. Flexible program, which changes the combination of shutter speed and aperture, can be used (A 49).

Shutter-priority auto (A 50)

User chooses shutter speed; camera selects aperture for best results. Use to freeze or blur motion.

Aperture-prior ity auto (A 51)

User chooses aperture; camera selects shutter speed for best results. Use to blur background or bring both foreground and background into focus.

M Manual (A 52) User controls both shutter speed and aperture.

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Aperture

Large aperture (small f-number): f/2.8

Fast shutter speed: 1/1,000s

Slow shutter speed: 1/30s

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P, S, A and M modes

P (Programmed Auto) Mode

Shoot pictures with shutter speed and aperture value set automatically by the camera (A 48).

1 Rotate the mode dial to P.

2 Frame the subject, focus, and shoot.

At default setting, the camera automatically selects the focus area containing the closest subject, from nine focus areas, and adjusts focus accordingly (A 102).

Flexible Program

In mode P, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the command dial (“flexible program”). While flexible program is in effect, an asterisk (*) appears next to the mode indicator (P) in the monitor.

• Rotate the command dial to the right for large apertures (small fnumbers) that blur background details or fast shutter speeds that “freeze” motion.

• Rotate the command dial to the left for small apertures (large fnumbers) that increase depth of field or slow shutter speeds that blur motion.

• To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate the command dial until the asterisk next to the mode indicator is no longer displayed. Selecting another mode, or turning off the camera, also restores default shutter speed and aperture settings.

B Note on Shutter Speed

When Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16 is selected for Continuous (A 98), or when a setting other than Off is selected for Auto bracketing (A 101), the slowest shutter speed available is down to 1/2 sec.

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P, S, A and M modes

S (Shutter-Priority Auto) Mode

Set the shutter speed and shoot pictures (A 48).

1 Rotate the mode dial to S.

2 Rotate the command dial to choose

the shutter speed value between 1/2,000 sec. and 8 sec.

3 Focus and shoot.

At default setting, the camera automatically selects the focus area containing the closest subject, from nine focus areas, and adjusts focus accordingly (A 102).

B S (Shutter-Priority Auto) Mode

• If the selected shutter speed would result in the picture being over- or underexposed, the shutterspeed display will flash when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Choose another shutter speed and try again.

• At speeds slower than 1/4 sec, the shutter speed indicator will turn red to show that noise reduction (A 105) is recommended to reduce “noise” in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly colored dots.

B Note on Shutter Speed

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A (Aperture-Priority Auto) Mode

Set the aperture value and shoot pictures (A 48).

1 Rotate the mode dial to A.

2 Rotate the command dial to choose

the f/-number (aperture value).

When the camera is zoomed all the way out, aperture can be set to values between f/2.8 and f/8.0; at maximum zoom, aperture can be set to values between f/4.5 and f/8.0.

3 Focus and shoot.

At default setting, the camera automatically selects the focus area containing the closest subject, from nine focus areas, and adjusts focus accordingly (A 102).

B A (Aperture-Priority Auto) Mode

If the selected aperture would result in the picture being over- or underexposed, the aperture display will flash when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Choose another aperture and try again.

B Note on Shutter Speed

D Aperture and Zoom

Aperture is expressed as an f-number, which is the ratio of the focal length of the lens to the effective diameter of the opening (aperture) through which light enters the camera. Large apertures (expressed by small f-numbers) let more light into the camera, small apertures (large f-numbers) less. When the camera is zoomed out, the focal length of the lens diminishes and the f-number decreases. When the camera is zoomed in, the focal length and f-number increase.

The COOLPIX P80 has a lens with a focal length of 4.7–84.2 mm and an aperture of f/2.8 to f/4.5.

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P, S, A and M modes

M (Manual) Mode

Set the shutter speed and aperture value, and shoot pictures (A 48).

1 Rotate the mode dial to M.

2 Press the multi selector K to activate the

shutter speed setting.

The active setting switches between shutter speed and aperture each time the multi selector K is pressed.

At speeds slower than 1/4 sec., the shutter speed indicator turns red (A 50).

3 Rotate the command dial to choose

a shutter speed between 1/2,000 sec. and 8 sec.

When adjusting aperture or shutter speed, the degree of deviation from the exposure value measured by the camera is displayed for a few seconds in the exposure display.

The degree of deviation in the exposure display is shown in EVs (-2 to +2 EV in increments of 1/3 EV). A display similar to that illustrated at right indicates that the picture will be overexposed by 1 EV (+1).

4 Press the multi selector K to activate the

aperture setting.

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M (Manual) Mode

5 Rotate the command dial to choose

an aperture value.

Repeat steps 2 to 5 to modify shutter speed and aperture settings until the desired exposure is achieved.

6 Focus and shoot.

At default setting, the camera automatically selects the focus area containing the closest subject, from nine focus areas, and adjust focus accordingly (A 102).

B Note on Shutter Speed

B Note on ISO Sensitivity

When ISO sensitivity (A 96) is set to Auto (default setting), Fixed range auto, or High ISO sensitivity auto, ISO sensitivity will be fixed at ISO 64.

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Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback

Rotate the zoom control to f (h) (thumbnail playback) in full-frame playback mode (A 28) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed.

C Thumbnail Playback Mode Display

When pictures for which Print set (A 84) and Protect (

A 111) settings have been configured

are selected, the icons in the illustration to the right appear. Movies are displayed as film frames.

To Use Description A

Choose pictures

Press the multi selector HIJK to choose pictures.

Rotate the command dial to choose pictures. –

Change number of pictures displayed

f (h)

g (i)

Rotate the zoom control to f (h), display picture thumbnails in the following order:

4 ➝ 9 ➝ 16

Rotate the zoom control to g (i), the number of thumbnails changes reversely.

–

Cancel thumbnail playback

Press k.28

Switch to shooting mode

Press c or the shutter-release button to switch to the mode selected with the mode dial.

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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom

Rotating the zoom control to g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 28) zooms the current picture in 3×, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor.

The guide at lower right shows which portion of the picture is enlarged.

The following operations can be performed while pictures are zoomed in.

Pictures Taken in Face Priority

When the zoom control is rotated to g (i) during fullframe playback mode for pictures taken in Face priority (A 103), the picture will be enlarged using the face (which was focused on during shooting time) as the centralized point.

If several faces are recognized, the picture will be enlarged using the face (which was focused on during shooting time) as the centralized point, and pressing the multi selector H, I, J, or K will enable you to switch between the people’s faces.

You can change the zoom ratio by rotating the zoom control to g (i) or f (h).

To Use Description A

Zoom in g (i)

Zoom increases each time the zoom control is rotated to g (i), up to about 10×. Zoom also increases by rotating the command dial to right.

–

Zoom out f (h)

Zoom decreases each time the zoom control is rotated

to f (h). When the magnification ratio

reaches 1×, the display returns to full-frame playback mode. Zoom also decreases by rotating the command dial to left.

–

View other areas of picture

Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to move to areas of the picture not visible in the monitor.

Switch to fullframe playback

Press k.28

Crop picture

Press d to crop current picture to contain only the portion visible in the monitor.

Switch to shooting mode

Press c or the shutter-release button to switch to the mode selected with the mode dial.

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Editing Pictures

Use the COOLPIX P80 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A 132). The editing features described below are available.

C Picture Editing

• Pictures shot at an image size of I (3,648 × 2,432), G (3,584 × 2,016), and H (2,736×2,736) (A 89) cannot be modified using an editing function other than black border.

• The COOLPIX P80’s editing functions may not be available for pictures shot with non-COOLPIX P80 digital cameras.

• If a copy created using the COOLPIX P80 is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer.

• Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or on the memory card.

C Restrictions on Picture Editing (✔: available, –: not available)

• Pictures cannot be edited twice with the same editing function.

• The D-Lighting should be done first while the restricted use of combination exists.

• A black border cannot be applied to copies created using editing functions.

D Original Pictures and Edited Copies

• Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original pictures are deleted. The original pictures are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted.

• Edited copies are stored with the same recording date and time as the original.

• Edited copies are not marked for printing (A 84) or protecting (A 111) as the original.

Editing function Description

D-Lighting (A 57)

Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture.

Crop (A 58)

Enlarge the image or refine the composition and create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor.

Small picture (A 59)

Create a small copy of pictures suitable for use on web pages or as e-mail attachments.

Black border (A 60)

Create a copy with a black frame along border of the picture that provides a little more impact.

2nd editing

1st editing D-Lighting Crop Small picture Black border

D-Lighting –

✔✔

–

Crop ––––

Small picture ––––

Black border ––––

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Editing Pictures

Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting

D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files.

1 Select the desired picture from full-frame

(A 28) or thumbnail (A 54) playback mode and press d.

The playback menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose D-Lighting

and press k.

The original version will be shown on the left and the edited version will be shown on the right.

3 Choose OK and press k.

A new copy with enhanced brightness and contrast is created.

To cancel D-Lighting, choose Cancel and press k. D-Lighting copies can be recognized by the c icon

displayed during playback.

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 132) for more information.

D-Lighting

Print set Slide show Delete Protect

Playback menu

Exit

D-Lighting

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Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop

This function is only available when u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (A 55) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files.

1 Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame

playback mode to zoom in on the image.

2 Refine copy composition.

Rotate the zoom control to g or f to adjust the zoom ratio.

Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to scroll the picture until only the portion you want to copy is visible in the monitor.

3 Press d.

4 Use the multi selector to choose Yes and

press k.

A new picture, containing only the portion visible in the monitor, is created.

To cancel creating a cropped copy, choose No.

Depending on the size of the original picture and the zoom ratio in effect at the time the copy was created, the camera will automatically select one of the following image size settings for cropped copies (unit: pixels).

When the image-mode setting for a cropped copy is

320×240

160×120

, a gray frame will appear around

the picture during playback, and the

or n small picture icons will appear on the left side of the monitor.

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 132) for more information.

• E 3,264 × 2,448 • D 2,592 × 1,944 • L 2,272 × 1,704 • C 2,048 × 1,536

• B 1,600 × 1,200 • A 1,280 × 960 • J 1,024 × 768 • K 640 × 480

• l 320 × 240 • m 160 × 120

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g Resizing Pictures: Small Picture

Create a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The following sizes are available.

1 Select the desired picture from full-frame

(A 28) or thumbnail (A 54) playback mode and press d.

The playback menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose Small pic.

and press k.

3 Choose the desired copy size and press k.

4 Choose Yes and press k.

A new, smaller copy is created.

To cancel creating a small copy, choose No.

The copy is displayed with a gray frame.

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 132) for more information.

Option Description

l 640×480

Suited to television playback.

m 320×240

Suited to display on web pages.

n 160×120

Suitable for e-mail attachments.

Playback menu

Hide image

Rotate image

Small pic.

Copy Black border

Exit

320×240

640

480

160

120

Small pic.

Exit

Create small picture file?

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Adding Black Frame on Pictures: Black Border

This function creates copies with Thin, Medium, or Broad black lines, along borders of pictures. Copies with black frame are stored as separate files.

1 Select the desired picture from full-frame

(A 28) or thumbnail (A 54) playback mode and press d.

The playback menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose Black border

and press k.

3 Choose the desired thickness of frame and

press k.

4 Choose Yes and press k.

A new copy with black frame is created.

To cancel creating a copy with black frame, choose No.

B Black Border

• Borders of a picture will be hidden with black lines because black portion is drawn from picture’s edges according to their thickness.

• When a picture with black border are printed using printer’s borderless print function, black frame may not be printed.

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 132) for more information.

Playback menu

Hide image

Rotate image

Small pic. Copy

Black border

Exit

Black border

Thin

Medium Broad

Exit

Create a copy with a black border?

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Voice Memos: Recording and Playback

Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures marked with n in full-frame playback mode (A 28).

Recording Voice Memos

A voice memo, up to 20 seconds in length, will be recorded while k is pressed down.

• Do not touch the built-in microphone

during recording.

• During recording, o and p blink.

Playing Voice Memos

Press k while a picture is displayed in fullframe playback mode to play voice memo. Playback ends when the voice memo ends or k is pressed again.

• Pictures with voice memos can be

recognized by the q icons.

• Use the zoom control g (i)/f (h)

during playback to adjust the volume.

Deleting Voice Memos

Select a picture with a voice memo and press l. Use the multi selector to choose w and press k. Only the voice memo will be deleted.

B Voice Memos

• When a picture with a voice memo attached is deleted, both the picture and its voice memo are deleted.

• If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded.

• The COOLPIX P80 cannot be used to attach voice memos to pictures shot with cameras other than the COOLPIX P80.

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 132) for more information.

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Movies

Recording Movies

To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, follow the steps below.

1 Rotate the mode dial to D.

Exposure count display shows maximum total length of movie that can be recorded.

2 Press the shutter-release button all

the way down to start recording.

Camera focuses on the subject in the center focus area.

A progress bar at the bottom of the monitor shows the amount of recording time remaining.

To end recording, press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time.

B Recording Movies

• Exposure compensation (A 37) is available. A (autofocus), D (macro close-up), and B (infinity) are available for the focus mode (A 34). Flash (A 30) can only be used for time-lapse movies. The self-timer is unavailable.

• Flash mode (A 30), focus mode (A 34), and exposure compensation (A 37) settings cannot be applied or changed while movies are being recorded. Apply or change settings as necessary before movie recording begins.

• Optical zoom cannot be adjusted once movie recording begins. Digital zoom cannot be applied before movie recording begins. However, digital zoom (up to 2×) can be applied while movies, other than stop-motion movies, are being recorded.

• With the exception of Time-lapse movieP mode, the angle of view (field of view) when shooting movies is smaller than when shooting still pictures.

D Changing Movie Settings

• Movie options, autofocus mode, or electronic VR can be changed (A 63).

• When Movie options is set to Time-lapse movieP, movies are recorded without sound.

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The Movie Menu

Movie options, Autofocus mode and Electronic VR settings can be changed

from the movie menu. Press d in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the multi selector to modify and apply settings.

Selecting Movie Options

The movie menu offers the options shown below.

D Using the Command Dial to Choose Movie Options

Movie options can also be selected by holding down w and rotating the command dial.

Option Image size and frame rate

J TV movie 640P (default setting)

Image size: 640 × 480 pixels Frame rate: 30 frames per second

I TV movie 640

Image size: 640 × 480 pixels Frame rate: 15 frames per second

S Small size 320

Image size: 320 × 240 pixels Frame rate: 15 frames per second

N Time-lapse movieP

The camera automatically shoots pictures at intervals and joins them into a silent movie (A 65). Image size: 640 × 480 pixels Frame rate for playback: 30 frames per second

Q Sepia movie 320

Record movies in sepia tones. Image size: 320 × 240 pixels Frame rate: 15 frames per second

R B&W movie 320

Record movies in black and white. Image size: 320 × 240 pixels Frame rate: 15 frames per second

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Movies

C Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length and Frames

* Movies can be as long as free space in the internal memory or on the memory card allows.

All figures are approximate. Maximum movie length or frames varies with make of memory card. The maximum file size for a single movie is 2 GB. Therefore, the 2 GB maximum movie length will be displayed even when memory cards with greater capacities are used.

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 132) for more information.

Option

Internal memory

(approx. 50 MB)

Memory card

(256 MB)

J TV movie 640P (default setting)

45 sec. Approx. 3 min. 40 sec.

I TV movie 640 1min.30sec. Approx.7min.20sec.

S Small size 320 2min.57sec. Approx.14min.30sec.

N Time-lapse movieP 534 frames 1800 frames per movie

Q Sepia movie 320 2min.57sec. Approx.14min.30sec.

R B&W movie 320 2min.57sec. Approx.14min.30sec.

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Autofocus mode

Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode.

Electronic VR

Enable or disable electronic VR for movie recording.

At settings other than Off, the electronic vibration reduction icon is displayed in the monitor (A 6).

D Vibration Reduction for Time-Lapse Movies

To enable or disable vibration reduction while shooting in Time-lapse movieP mode, use the Vibration reduction setting (A 122) in the setup menu (A 114).

Time-Lapse Movies

Record flowers opening or butterflies emerging from cocoons.

1 Use the multi selector to choose Movie

options in the movie menu and press k.

Option Description

A Single AF

(default setting)

Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and locks at this position during shooting.

B Full-time AF

Camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked. To prevent sound of camera focusing from interfering with recording, use of Single AF is recommended.

Option Description

x On

Reduce the effects of camera shake in all movie modes except Time-lapse movieP.

k Off

(default setting)

Electronic VR is not enabled.

Movie

Exit

Movie options

Autofocus mode Electronic VR

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2 Choose Time-lapse movieP and press k.

3 Choose the interval between shots and press

Choose from intervals between 30 seconds and 60 minutes.

4 Press d.

The camera returns to shooting mode.

5 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording.

Monitor turns off and power-on lamp blinks between shots. Monitor reactivates automatically for the next shot.

6 Press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time to

end recording.

Recording will automatically stop if the internal memory or memory card becomes full, or when 1,800 frames have been recorded. An 1,800-frame movie has a playback time of 60 seconds.

B Time-Lapse Movie

• Flash mode (A 30), focus mode (A 34), and exposure compensation (A 37) cannot be adjusted after the first picture is shot. Apply the appropriate settings before shooting begins.

• To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during recording, use a fully charged battery.

• To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-62A (available separately from Nikon) (A 130). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

• Do not rotate the mode dial to a different setting during recording.

Movie options

Exit

Time-lapse movie

TV movie 640 Small size 320

TV movie 640

Sepia movie 320

Set interval time

Exit

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s m m m m

534

1/125

1/ 125

1/125 F2.8

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Movie Playback

In full-frame playback mode (A 28), movies are recognized by movie options (A 63). To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press k.

Use the zoom control g (i)/f (h) during playback to adjust the volume.

Rotate the command dial to advance or rewind the movie.

Press the multi selector J or K to choose a control at the top of the monitor, then press k to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available.

Deleting Movie Files

Press l when being played back, when displayed in full-frame playback mode (A 28), or when selected in thumbnail (A 54) playback mode. A confirmation dialog is displayed. Choose Yes and press k to delete the movie, or choose No and press k to return to the normal playback display without deleting the movie.

To Press Description

Rewind K Rewind movie. Playback resumes when k is released.

Advance L Advance movie. Playback resumes when k is released.

Pause

Pause playback. The following operations can be performed while playback is paused.

Rewind movie by one frame. Rewind continues while k is pressed.

Advance movie by one frame. Advance continues while k is pressed.

Resume playback.

End Q End playback and return to full-frame playback.

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Voice Recordings

Making Voice Recordings

Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker.

1 Rotate the mode dial to y.

2 Press d to display the scene menu, use the

multi selector to choose E (voice recording), and press k.

The length of recording that can be made will be displayed.

3 Press the shutter-release button all the way

down to start recording.

The power-on lamp lights during recording.

If no operations are performed for about 30 seconds after voice recording begins, the camera’s auto off function is enabled and the monitor turns off. If recording is still in progress, the power-on lamp will remain lit even if the monitor turns off.

See “Operations During Recording” (A 69) for more information.

4 Press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time to

end recording.

Recording will end automatically if the internal memory or memory card becomes full, or after five hours of recording on the memory card.

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 132) for more information.

Scene menu

Exit

Voice recording

Copy

Fireworks show

Backlight Panorama assist

00:47:47

Max. rec. time

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Making Voice Recordings

Voice Recordings

Operations During Recording

* The copied files can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV-compatible audio

player. Note that index points created with the camera cannot be used when voice recordings are played back on computers.

To Press Description

Reactivate the monitor

If the monitor has turned off, press c to reactivate.

Pause/resume recording

Press once to pause recording; The power-on lamp will blink.

Create index*

During recording, press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to create index. Indexes make it easy to locate desired portions of a recording. Start of recording is index number 01; other numbers that follow are assigned in ascending order each time the multi selector is pressed, up to index number 98.

End recording

Press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time to end recording.

Recording indicator

Progress indicator

Index number

Time remaining

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Voice Recordings

Playing Voice Recordings

1 Press c in the voice recording screen (A 68,

step 3).

2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired

sound file and press k.

The selected sound file will be played back.

Select sound file

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Voice Recordings

Operations During Playback

Use the zoom control g (i)/f (h) to adjust audio playback volume. Use the command dial to advance or rewind the voice recording. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector J or K

to choose a control, then press k to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available.

Deleting Sound Files

Press l during playback or after selecting a sound file (use the multi selector). A confirmation dialog will be displayed. To delete the file, choose Yes and press k. To cancel deletion, choose No and press k.

To Press Description

Rewind K Rewind voice recording. Playback resumes when k is released.

Advance L

Advance voice recording. Playback resumes when k is released.

Skip to previous index

Skip to previous index.

Skip to next index

S Skip to next index.

Pause

Pause playback. The following operations can be performed while playback is paused: Resume playback.

End Q End playback and return to the sound file selection screen.

Sound file playback

Index

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File number

Playback time

Index number

Progress indicator

Date and time of recording

Length of recording

Volume

Index

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Voice Recordings

Copying Voice Recordings

Copy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card. This option is available only when a memory card is inserted.

1 Press d in the select sound file screen

(A 70, step 2).

2 Use the multi selector to choose the option

and press k.

q: Copy recordings from internal memory to

memory card.

r: Copy recordings from memory card to internal

memory.

3 Choose the copy option and press k.

Selected files: Proceed to step 4.

Copy all files: Proceed to step 5.

4 Choose the desired file.

Press the multi selector K to select the file (y). Press the multi selector K again to cancel the selection.

• Multiple files can be selected.

• Press k to finalize file selection.

5 When a confirmation dialog is displayed, choose Yes and press k.

Copying starts.

B Voice Recordings

The COOLPIX P80 may be unable to play or copy sound files created with cameras other than the COOLPIX P80.

C No sound file. Message

If there are no sound files stored on the memory card when c is pressed (A 70, step 1), the message No sound file. will be displayed. Press d to display the copy sound files screen, and copy the sound files stored in the camera’s internal memory to the memory card.

Copy sound files

Exit

Copy all files

Selected files

Camera to card

Exit

Select sound files

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Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Connecting to a TV

Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio/video cable to play back pictures on the television.

1 Turn off the camera.

2 Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio/video cable.

Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audioin jack.

3 Tune the television to the video channel.

See the documentation provided with your television for details.

4 Hold down c to turn on the camera.

The camera enters playback mode, and pictures recorded to the internal memory, or memory card, will be displayed on the television.

While connected to the TV, the camera monitor will remain off.

B Connecting an Audio/Video Cable

When connecting the audio/video cable, be sure that the camera connector is oriented correctly. Do not use force when connecting the audio/video cable to the camera. When disconnecting the audio/video cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.

B Video Mode

Be sure that the camera’s video mode setting conforms to the standard used by your television. The video mode setting is an option set in the setup menu (A 114) > Video mode (A 126).

Yellow

White

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Connecting to a Computer

When the camera is connected to a computer using the supplied USB cable, pictures recorded with the camera can be copied (transferred) to the computer for storage using the Nikon Transfer software.

Before Connecting the Camera

Installing the Software

Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer and Panorama Maker for creating panorama images, must be installed from the supplied Software Suite CD.

For more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide.

Operating Systems Compatible with COOLPIX P80

Windows

Preinstalled versions of Windows Vista (32-bit Home Basic/Home Premium/ Business/Enterprise/Ultimate editions), Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Home Edition/ Professional)

If your computer is running Windows 2000 Professional, use a card reader or similar device to transfer pictures stored on the memory card to the computer (A 76).

Macintosh

Mac OS X (version 10.3.9, 10.4.11)

Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility.

B Notes on Power Source

• When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use a fully-charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.

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Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer

1 Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer has been installed. 2 Turn off the camera. 3 Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable.

4 Turn on the camera.

The power-on lamp will light up.

Windows Vista

When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, select Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Nikon Transfer.

To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always do this for this device. Nikon Transfer will start.

Windows XP

When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer Copy pictures to a folder on my computer and click OK.

To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always use this program for this action.. Nikon Transfer will start.

Mac OS X

Nikon Transfer will start automatically if Yes was selected in the Auto-Launch setting dialog when Nikon Transfer was first installed.

B Connecting the USB Cable

Be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly, and do not use force, to connect the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.

Connection may not be recognized when the camera is connected to a computer via a USB hub.

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5 Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading.

Click Start Transfer in Nikon Transfer. At the default setting, all pictures are transferred to the computer.

At the Nikon Transfer default setting, the folder to which pictures are transferred is automatically opened when transfer is complete.

For more information on using Nikon Transfer, refer to help information contained in Nikon Transfer.

6 Disconnect the camera when transfer is complete.

Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.

For Users of Windows 2000 Professional

Use a card reader or similar device to transfer the pictures stored on the memory card to the computer. If the memory card has a capacity greater than 2 GB, or is SDHC-compliant, the intended device must support these features of the memory card.

• At the Nikon Transfer default settings, Nikon Transfer will start automatically

when a memory card is inserted into the card reader or similar device. See step 5 above to transfer pictures.

• Do not connect the camera to the computer. If the camera is connected to the

computer, the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog will be displayed. Select Cancel, close the dialog, and disconnect the camera from the computer.

• To transfer pictures stored in the camera’s internal memory to the computer,

the pictures must first be copied to a memory card using the camera (A 72, 108, 113).

Start Transfer button

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D Using Standard OS Operations to Open Image/Sound Files

• Navigate to the folder on the computer’s hard disk to which pictures were saved and open a picture in the viewer supplied with your operating system.

• Sound files copied to the computer can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAVcompatible audio player.

D Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker

• Use a series of pictures shot using the Panorama assist option in scene mode (A 44) to create a single panorama photo with Panorama Maker.

• Panorama Maker can be installed to a computer using the supplied Software Suite CD.

• After installation is complete, follow the procedure described below to start Panorama Maker.

Windows

Open All Programs (Programs under Windows 2000) from the Start menu > ArcSoft Panorama Maker 4 > Panorama Maker 4.

Macintosh

Open Applications by selecting Applications from the Go menu, and double-click the Panorama Maker 4 icon.

• For more information on using Panorama Maker, refer to the on-screen instructions and help information contained in Panorama Maker.

D More Information

See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 132) for more information.

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Connecting to a Printer

Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 149) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer.

B Notes on Power Source

• When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use a fully-charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.

D Printing Pictures

In addition to printing pictures transferred to a computer from your personal printer and printing over a direct camera-to-printer connection, the following options are also available for printing pictures:

• Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer’s card slot

• Take a memory card to a digital photo lab

For printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the number of prints each using your camera’s print set menu (A 84).

Shoot pictures

Select pictures for printing

using Print set option (A 84)

Connect to printer (A 79)

Print pictures one at

a time (A 80)

Print multiple pictures (A 81)

Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable

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Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Connecting the Camera and Printer

1 Turn off the camera.

2 Turn on the printer.

Check printer settings.

3 Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable.

4 Turn on the camera.

When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen 1 will be displayed in the camera monitor. Then the print selection screen will be displayed 2.

B Connecting the USB Cable

Be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly, and do not use force, to connect the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.

Print selection

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Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Printing Pictures One at a Time

After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 79), print pictures by following the procedure below.

1 Use the multi selector JK to choose the

desired picture and press k.

The command dial can also be used to choose the picture. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to display 12 thumbnails, and g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback.

2 Choose Copies and press k.

3 Choose the number of copies (up to nine) and

press k.

4 Choose Paper size and press k.

5 Choose the desired paper size and press k.

To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu.

Print selection

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Copies

Paper size

Exit

Copies

Exit

Start print

Copies

Paper size

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PictBridge

Paper size

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3.5 × 5 in. 5 × 7 in.

Postcard

100 × 150 mm

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6 Choose Start print and press k.

7 Printing starts.

Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete.

To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k.

Printing Multiple Pictures

After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 79), print pictures by following the procedure below.

1 When the print selection screen is displayed,

press d.

The print menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose Paper size

and press k.

To exit to the print menu, press d.

3 Choose the desired paper size and press k.

To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu.

PictBridge

Start print

Copies

Paper size

Exit

Cancel

Printing

002/004

Current print/total number of prints

Print all image

Print selection

Paper size

DPOF printing

Print menu

Exit

Paper size

Default

3.5 × 5 in. 5 × 7 in.

Postcard

100 × 150 mm

Exit

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4 Choose Print selection, Print all images or

DPOF printing and press k.

Print selection

Choose the pictures and number of copies (up to nine) of each. Press the multi selector JK to select pictures, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each. The command dial can also be used to choose the pictures. Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by the check mark (y) and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed. Pictures for which no copies have been specified will not be printed. Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to full-frame playback. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch back to thumbnail display. Press k when setting is complete. The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose Start print and press k. Choose Cancel and press k to return to the print menu.

Print all images

All pictures stored in the internal memory, or on the memory card, are printed one at a time. The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose Start print and press k. Choose Cancel and press k to return to the print menu.

Print all image

Print selection

Paper size

DPOF printing

Print menu

Exit

Back

Print selection 10

Start print

Cancel

010 prints

Print selection

Exit

018

Start print

Cancel

prints

Print all images

Exit

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5 Printing starts.

Monitor display returns to the print menu (step 2) when printing is complete.

To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k.

C Paper Size

The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the current printer), 3.5 × 5 in., 5 × 7 in., 100 × 150 mm, 4 × 6 in., 8 × 10 in., Letter, A3, and A4. Only sizes supported by the current printer will be displayed. To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu.

DPOF printing

Print pictures for which a print order was created in Print set (A 84). The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose Start print and press k. Choose Cancel and press k to return to the print menu.

To view the current print order, choose View images and press k. To print pictures, press k again.

Start print

View images

Cancel

DPOF printing

Exit

010 prints

Back

View images

002/010

Cancel

Printing

Current print/total number of prints

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Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set

The Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (A 149). When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have created for pictures on the memory card. If the memory card is removed from the camera, you can create the DPOF print order for pictures in the internal memory and print pictures according to the DPOF print order.

1 Press d in playback mode.

The playback menu is displayed.

2 Use the multi selector to choose Print set and

press k.

The print set menu is displayed.

3 Choose Select images and press k.

4 Choose the pictures and number of copies

(up to nine) of each.

Press the multi selector JK to select pictures, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each. The

command dial can also be used to choose the pictures. Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by the check mark (y) icon and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed. The pictures for which no copies have been specified will not be printed. Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to full-frame playback. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch back to thumbnail display. Press k when setting is complete.

Protect

D-Lighting

Print set

Slide show Delete

Playback menu

Exit

Delete print set

Select images

Print set

Exit

Back

Print selection

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5 Choose whether or not to also print shooting

date and photo information.

Choose Date and press k to print date of recording on all pictures in the print order.

Choose Info and press k to print photo information (shutter speed and aperture) on all pictures in the print order.

Choose Done and press k to complete the print order and exit.

Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the w icon displayed during playback.

B Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information

When the Date and Info options are enabled in the print set menu, shooting date and photo information are printed on pictures when a DPOF-compatible (A 149) printer which supports printing of shooting date and photo information is used.

• Photo information cannot be printed when the camera is connected directly to a printer, via the

supplied USB cable, for DPOF printing (A 83).

•

Date and Info are reset each time the print set menu is displayed.

C Deleting All Print Orders

Choose Delete print set in step 3 and press k. Print orders for all pictures will be deleted.

C Note on the Print Set Date Option

The date and time printed on pictures with DPOF printing, when

Date in the print set menu is enabled, are those recorded with the

picture as it was shot. Date and time printed using this option are not affected when the camera’s date and time setting are changed from the setup menu after pictures are recorded.

D Date Imprint

When date and time of recording are imprinted on pictures using the Date imprint option (A 120) in the setup menu, pictures with the date and time imprinted on them can be printed from printers that do not support printing of the date and time on pictures. Only the Date imprint date and time on pictures will be printed, even if Print set is enabled with

Date selected in the print set screen.

Info

Date

Done

Print set

Exit

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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu

The shooting menu of P, S, A, and M modes contain the following options.

* See the information on restrictions that may apply to these settings (A 106).

q Image quality A 88

Choose the image quality (compression ratio) of recorded pictures.

r Image size* A 89

Choose the image size of recorded pictures.

F Optimize image* A 91

Control contrast, sharpness, and saturation.

B White balance* A 94

Match white balance to the light source.

E ISO sensitivity* A 96

Control the camera’s sensitivity to light.

G Metering A 97

Choose how the camera meters exposure.

C Continuous* A 98

Select the option to shoot pictures one at a time, in a sequence, or with Best Shot Selector (BSS).

H Auto bracketing* A 101

Vary exposure over a sequence of pictures.

G AF area mode* A 102

Choose where the camera focuses.

I Autofocus mode A 104

Choose how the camera focuses.

J Flash exp. comp. A 105

Adjust flash level.

M Noise reduction* A 105

Reduce noise in pictures shot at slow shutter speeds.

Q Distortion control* A 106

Correct the distortion.