Nikon P4 User Manual
The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography
with the
DIGITAL CAMERA
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Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon
COOLPIX P4 digital camera. This manual has
been written to help you enjoy taking pictures
with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy
when using the product.
Symbols Used in This Manual
These notes should be read before using the
camera and contain general information or
information that should be read and followed
to prevent malfunction.
This icon marks tips, additional information that
may be helpful when using the camera.
• On-screen menu items (such as DaylightSaving)
appear in bold in this manual.
• The settings for the various functions and menus in
the camera at the time of purchase are indicated by
“default setting”.
• SD memory cards are also referred to as memory
cards.
• In order to make illustrations in this manual easier
to understand, subjects are sometimes not included.
Before You Begin
First Steps
Basic Photography
and Playback
Selecting Scene Mode
Additional Shooting
Options
Viewing Pictures on
the Camera
Recording and
Viewing Movies
TV, Computer or
Printer Connection
Advanced Camera
Settings
Technical Notes
Illustrations and on-screen text in this manual may differ from the actual display.
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Table of Contents
Before You Begin ................................................................................ 6
For Your Safety .................................................................................................. 6
Notices...............................................................................................................8
Introduction ..................................................................................................... 11
Parts of the Camera .........................................................................................12
The Monitor.....................................................................................................14
First Steps........................................................................................... 16
Charging the Battery........................................................................................16
Inserting the Battery.........................................................................................18
Inserting Memory Cards ................................................................................... 20
Basic Setup....................................................................................................... 22
Basic Photography and Playback ..................................................... 24
X Mode ........................................................................................................24
Step 1. Select X mode. ..................................................................................................... 24
Step 2. Turn camera on........................................................................................................ 24
Step 3. Frame picture...........................................................................................................25
Step 4. Focus and shoot....................................................................................................... 26
Viewing Pictures............................................................................................... 27
Deleting Pictures .................................................................................................................. 27
Using the Flash................................................................................................. 28
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer................................................................... 30
Selecting Focus Option..................................................................................... 31
Exposure Compensation...................................................................................32
Selecting Scene Mode....................................................................... 33
Scene Mode.....................................................................................................33
Additional Shooting Options ........................................................... 41
Using Exposure Control....................................................................................41
Selecting Image Quality and Size ......................................................................43
Using ISO Sensitivity ......................................................................................... 45
Setting White Balance......................................................................................46
Using Vibration Reduction (VR).........................................................................48
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Viewing Pictures on the Camera ...................................................... 49
Full-screen Playback Mode................................................................................49
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback.................................................50
Histogram Display.............................................................................................51
Deleting Pictures...............................................................................................51
Taking a Closer Look ........................................................................................52
Quick Playback Zoom .......................................................................................................... 52
Playback Zoom .................................................................................................................... 53
Creating a Cropped Copy.................................................................................................... 54
Voice Memos ...................................................................................................55
Recording Voice Memos ...................................................................................................... 55
Playing Back Voice Memos .................................................................................................. 55
Deleting Voice Memos......................................................................................................... 55
Recording and Viewing Movies........................................................ 56
Selecting Movie Options...................................................................................56
Selecting Movie Options ...................................................................................................... 56
Selecting Auto-Focus Mode ................................................................................................. 57
Recording Movies.............................................................................................58
Recording a Time-Lapse Movie ............................................................................................ 59
Movie Playback.................................................................................................60
TV, Computer or Printer Connection................................................ 61
Connecting to a TV .......................................................................................... 61
Connecting to a Computer ............................................................................... 62
Connecting to a Printer .................................................................................... 67
Connecting the Camera to a Printer .................................................................................... 68
Printing Pictures One at a Time ............................................................................................ 69
Printing Multiple Pictures ..................................................................................................... 70
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set ................................................................................. 72
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Advanced Camera Settings............................................................... 76
Using the Menus.............................................................................................. 76
Displaying the Menus...........................................................................................................76
Navigating the Menus.......................................................................................................... 77
The Shooting Menu..........................................................................................78
Metering.............................................................................................................................. 79
Continuous.......................................................................................................................... 80
BSS ...................................................................................................................................... 82
Auto Bracketing................................................................................................................... 83
Image Adjustment ............................................................................................................... 84
Image Sharpening................................................................................................................84
Saturation Control ...............................................................................................................85
AF Area Mode ..................................................................................................................... 86
Auto-focus Mode.................................................................................................................87
Fixed Aperture .....................................................................................................................88
Noise Reduction................................................................................................................... 88
The Playback Menu ..........................................................................................89
Navigating the Picture Selection Screen................................................................................ 90
Navigating the Choose Date Screen ..................................................................................... 91
List by Date.......................................................................................................................... 92
D-Lighting............................................................................................................................ 92
Slide Show........................................................................................................................... 93
Delete.................................................................................................................................. 94
Protect................................................................................................................................. 94
Transfer Marking ................................................................................................................. 95
Small Pic. .............................................................................................................................96
Copy.................................................................................................................................... 97
The Set-up Menu .............................................................................................98
Menus .................................................................................................................................99
Welcome Screen ..................................................................................................................99
Date .................................................................................................................................. 100
Monitor Settings ................................................................................................................ 101
Date Imprint ...................................................................................................................... 102
Shot Confirmation ............................................................................................................. 104
AF Assist ............................................................................................................................ 104
Sound Settings................................................................................................................... 105
Auto Off ............................................................................................................................ 105
Format Memory/Card......................................................................................................... 106
Language........................................................................................................................... 106
Interface (USB/Video Mode) ............................................................................................... 107
Auto Transfer..................................................................................................................... 107
Reset All ............................................................................................................................ 108
Firmware Version ............................................................................................................... 108
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Technical Notes................................................................................ 109
Optional Accessories.......................................................................................109
Caring for Your Camera .................................................................................110
Error Messages...............................................................................................113
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................116
Appendix........................................................................................................119
Specifications .................................................................................................127
Index..............................................................................................................131
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Before You Begin
For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others,
Before You Begin
read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep this manual where all those who use the product will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions
listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using
this product to prevent possible injury.
WARNINGS
Turn off in the event of malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an unusual
smell coming from the camera, battery
charger, or AC adapter (available separately), unplug the battery charger or AC
adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After
removing or disconnecting the power
source, take the equipment to a Nikonauthorized service representative for
inspection.
Do not use 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
Do not place 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 batteries or
other small parts into their mouths.
Do not disassemble
Touching the internal parts of the camera
or battery charger could result in injury.
Repairs should be performed only by
qualified technicians. Should the camera
or battery charger break open as the
result of a fall or other accident, take the
product to a Nikon-authorized service
representative for inspection after
unplugging the product and/or removing
the battery.
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 thunderstorms. 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 flame. Should the insulation
be damaged and the wires become
exposed, take it to a Nikon-authorized
service representative for inspection.
Failure to observe these precautions
could result in fire or electric shock.
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• Do not handle the plug or battery
charger with wet hands. Failure to
observe this precaution could result in
electric shock.
Observe proper precautions
when handling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling a battery for use
in this product:
• Before replacing the battery, turn the
product off and make sure the poweron lamp has gone out. If you are using
an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
• Use only rechargeable Nikon EN-EL5
lithium-ion batteries (supplied).
• When inserting the battery, do not
attempt to insert it upside down or
backwards.
• Do not short or disassemble batteries.
• Do not expose batteries to flame or to
excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to water.
• Replace the terminal cover when
transporting the battery. Do not transport or store with metal objects such
as necklaces or hairpins.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when
fully discharged. To avoid damage to
the product, be sure to remove the
battery when no charge remains.
• Immediately after use, or when the
product is used on battery power for
an extended period, the battery may
become hot. Before removing the battery, turn the camera off and allow the
battery to cool.
• Discontinue use immediately should
you notice any change in the battery,
such as discoloration or deformation.
Use appropriate cables, batteries, battery chargers, and AC
adapters
Use only the cables, batteries, battery
chargers, and AC adapters provided or
sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.
Removing memory cards
Memory cards may become hot during
use. Observe due caution when removing
memory cards from the camera.
Handle moving parts with care
Be careful that your fingers or other
objects are not pinched by the lens or
other moving parts.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs on which the software and
manuals are distributed should not be
played back on audio CD equipment.
Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player
could cause hearing loss or damage the
equipment.
Observe caution when operating 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 fire the unit while the
flash head is touching a person
or object
Such use can result in the person being
burned, and/or their clothes igniting from
the heat of the flash’s firing.
Avoid contact with liquid crystal
Should the monitor break, care should be
taken to avoid injury due to broken glass
and to prevent liquid crystal from the
monitor touching the skin or entering the
eyes or mouth.
Keep dry
Do not immerse in or expose to water.
Continuing to use the product under
such circumstances may cause fire or an
electric shock.
Follow the instructions of
hospital and airline personnel
This device emits radio frequency radiation that could interfere with medical or
navigational equipment. Do not use this
device in a hospital or on board an airplane without first obtaining the permission of hospital or airline staff.
Before You Begin
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Notices
• No part of the manuals included with this prod-
Before You Begin
uct 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.
Notice for customers in the U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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:
• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
• While every effort has been 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).
• 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.
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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.
Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing
Equipment Regulations.
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, U.S.A.
Tel.: 631-547-4200
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numéique de la classe B respecte
toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Before You Begin
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Symbol for separate collection applicable in European countries
This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.
The following apply only to users in European countries.
Before You Begin
• 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.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices, such as memory card or
built-in camera memory, does not completely erase the original data. Deleted data can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software,
potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal 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. Care should be taken to avoid
injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been 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
has been 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 reproduc-
tions
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.
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Introduction
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 flashes) 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 DAM-
AGE THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR
use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon
holographic seal* could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local
authorized Nikon dealer.
* Holographic seal: Identifies this device as an authentic Nikon product.
Before Taking Important Pictures
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera
with you 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.
Internal Memory and SD Memory Card
This camera uses both internal memory and an SD memory card for storing pictures. If you insert a
memory card into the camera, pictures will automatically be stored on the card instead of in the
internal memory. To store, view or delete pictures in the internal memory or to format the internal
memory, remove the memory card first.
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education,
continually-updated information is available on-line 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/
NIKON WARRANTY. The
Holographic
seal
Before You Begin
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Parts of the Camera
Mode dial
Before You Begin
Shutter-release button (P.26)
Power-on lamp (P.24)
Power switch (P.24)
Eyelet for camera
strap
Interface connector
cover
Power connector
cover
Self-timer lamp (P.30)
AF-assist illuminator LED (P.26, 110, 127)
Shot confirmation LED (P.104)
To select a mode, align the mode icon with q next to the mode
dial.
Auto shooting mode
X
(P.24)
Exposure mode (P.41)
M/E
Scene mode (P.33)
b
Movie mode (P.56)
T
Mode dial
Setup mode (P.98)
a
Image mode (P.43)
Z
ISO Sensitivity mode (P.45)
e
White balance mode
c
(P.46)
Vibration reduction f button
(P.48)
Built-in flash
(P.28)
Microphone
(P.55)
Lens (P.111, 127)
Attaching the camera strap Lens not extended
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Lens
cover
m button (P.76)
Monitor (P.14)
Zoom (j/kl) buttons (P.25, 15)
Flash (J) lamp (P.29)
Multi selector
Delete T button
(P.27, 51)
Play i button
(P.49)
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Speaker
Tripod socket
(P.30, 35 - 37, 48)
Battery chamber/
Memory card slot cover (P.18)
Multi selector
Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right to highlight pictures and menu items,
then press d to select. The buttons on the multi selector are also used to:
J: Display the Flash menu (P.28)
g: Transfer pictures (P.63)
H: Display the Self-timer
menu (P.30)
L:Display the Focus menu (P.31)
USB (P.62)
Audio/Video (A / V) out
(P.61)
Interface connector
cover
I: Display the exposure compen-
sation setting screen (P.32)
Flexible program (when the
mode dial is set to M) (P.41)
Aperture settings (when the
mode dial is set to E) (P.42)
Battery latch
(P.18)
Battery chamber/
Memory card slot cover (P.18)
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The Monitor
1/60
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Shooting
Before You Begin
1
3029
28
27
26
25
3231
24
23
Icons displayed vary with camera settings.
1 Shooting mode . . . . . . . . . 24, 33, 41, 58
2 AE-L indicator
3 Focus mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4 Focus indicator
5 Zoom indicator
6 Flash mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
7 Flash indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
8 Internal memory/Memory card
indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
9 Battery level indicator
10 ISO Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
11 Vibration reduction (VR) . . . . . . . . . . . 48
12 Self-timer indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
13 Time zone indicator
14 “Date not set” icon
15 Date imprint indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
16 Date counter/Stored date
number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
17 Number of exposures remaining/
Length of movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 121
18 Aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
19 Focus area
20 Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
1)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
2)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4)
. . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
6)
. . . . . . . . . . . . 113
7)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 86
57
2
34 6
8
9
10
11
12
14
15
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21 Image quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
22 Image size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
23 Exposure compensation . . . . . . . . . . . 32
24 Saturation control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
25 Image adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
26 Image sharpening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
27 White balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
28 Continuous shooting mode . . . . . . . . 80
29 Best Shot Selector (BSS) . . . . . . . . . . . 82
30 Noise reduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
31 White balance bracketing
32 Bracketing
1) Appears when taking a picture in F PANORAMA
ASSIST mode.
2) Appears when the shutter-release button is pressed
halfway.
3) Appears when the zoom buttons are pressed.
4) Appears when the battery is running low.
5) Appears when the new city time zone has been set.
6) Blinks when the camera clock has not been set.
7) Indicates the area in focus when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway.
8) Appears when AUTO BRACKETING has been set
to WB (white balance) bracketing.
9) Appears when AUTO BRACKETING has been set
to Auto bracketing.
9)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
13
16
8)
. . . . . . . . . 83
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Icons displayed vary with camera settings.
1 Current folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
2 File number and type . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
3 Internal memory/Memory card
indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4 Battery level indicator
5 Volume indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
6 Voice memo recording guide . . . . . . . . 55
7 Voice memo playback guide . . . . . . . . 55
8 Current frame number/Total number of
frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
9 Length of movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
10 D-Lighting icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
1)
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11 Movie playback icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
12 Voice memo indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
13 Image quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
14 Image size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
15 Movie indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
16 Protect icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
17 Print order icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
18 Transfer marking icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
19 Recording time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
20 Recording date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
1) Appears when the battery is running low.
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Before You Begin
Displaying Help Dialogs
This camera displays explanations about the various modes and menus
on the monitor. Pressing l (Help) when displaying a menu (P.33, 56,
76) displays the help dialog for the selected scene or item. Pressing d
while displaying the help dialog performs the function.
OK
Normal
BackExit
Use for portrait
pictures, create soft
skin tone effects.
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First Steps
Charging the Battery
The camera uses the supplied EN-EL5 rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Fully
charge the battery with the supplied MH-61 battery charger before first use
or when the battery is running low.
First Steps
Establish power cable connection.
1
Connect the power cable to the battery charger (1) and to a power outlet (2). The
CHARGE lamp will light (3) to indicate that the charger is on.
3
2
1
Notes on the Battery Charger
• The MH-61 battery charger is for use with the EN-EL5 battery. Do not use with other batteries.
• Before using the MH-61 battery charger, read and follow the warnings and notices on pages 6
and 7 of this manual.
• The supplied power cable is intended solely for use with the MH-61 and is for domestic use only.
It may be necessary to purchase another cable for use abroad; consult with a local Nikonauthorized retailer or service representative.
Note on the Battery
Before using the EN-EL5 battery, read and follow the warnings and notices on pages 6, 7 and 112
of this manual.
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Charge battery.
2
Insert the battery into the charger as illustrated.
• The CHARGE lamp starts blinking
when the battery is correctly inserted.
Charging is complete when the lamp
stops blinking.
• A new or fully exhausted battery will
charge in approximately 2 hours.
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Blinks
On
Flickers
When charging is complete, remove battery from charger and unplug wall
3
plug from power outlet.
• Unplug the wall plug from the power outlet when not in use.
Battery is charging.
Charging is complete.
• The battery is charging beyond the designated temperature range. Ambient temperature should be in the range
of 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F).
• A charging error has occurred. Immediately unplug the
wall plug from the power outlet. Contact your local
retailer or Nikon representative for details.
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Inserting the Battery
Insert a fully-charged EN-EL5 battery into the camera.
1
First Steps
Open battery chamber/memory card slot cover.
Slide the cover until it stops (1) and open it (2).
2
Insert battery.
• Confirm that the positive s and negative t termi-
nals are oriented correctly as described on the label
at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert
the battery.
Inserting the Battery
Inserting the battery
upside down or backwards could damage
the camera. Confirm
that the battery is oriented correctly.
• The orange battery latch is pushed aside when the
battery is inserted. The latch will close when the
battery is fully inserted. Confirm that the battery
latch is secured over the battery and that the battery is set.
Battery latch
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3
The Battery Chamber/Memory Card Slot Cover
• The camera cannot be turned on when the battery chamber/memory card slot cover is open.
• If the battery chamber/memory card slot cover is opened while the camera is on, the camera
turns off and the lens retracts.
Removing the Battery
Turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp has
gone out before opening the battery chamber/memory card slot
cover. Move the battery latch in the direction of the arrow to eject
the battery, which can then be removed by hand.
• Note that the battery may become hot during use. Observe
due caution when removing it.
Close battery chamber/memory card slot cover.
Close the cover (1) and slide it until it latches (2).
• Confirm that the cover is closed firmly.
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Alternative Power Sources
To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use the optional EH-62A AC adapter kit.
Do not use other AC adapter kits. It may cause overheating or damage to the camera.
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Inserting Memory Cards
Pictures can be stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately
23 MB) or on an optional Secure Digital (SD) memory card.
If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures will automatically be
stored on the card and only the pictures stored on it are played back or de-
First Steps
leted. To store, play back or delete pictures in the internal memory, remove
the memory card.
1
Confirm that camera is off and open battery
chamber/memory card slot cover.
Slide the cover until it stops (1) and open it (2).
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2
3
Terminal
Insert memory card.
Insert the memory card (terminal first) in the direction
of the arrow shown on the label at the entrance to the
memory card slot until it clicks.
Inserting Memory Cards
Inserting the card upside down or backwards could damage
the camera or the
card. Confirm that the
card is oriented correctly.
Close battery chamber/memory card slot cover.
Close the cover (1) and slide it until it latches (2).
• Confirm that the cover is closed firmly.
4
CARD IS NOT FORMATTED
Format
No
OK
Turn camera on.
The power lamp will light and the monitor will turn
on.
Formatting Memory Cards
When the screen at left is displayed, press the multi selector up to highlight Format and then press d.
• Do not turn the camera off or remove the battery or
memory card until formatting is complete.
• You can take pictures after formatting is complete.
• Note that formatting deletes all pictures and oth-
er data on the memory card. Before formatting,
be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish
to keep.
Removing Memory Cards
Turn the camera off and
confirm that the power-on
lamp has gone out before
removing memory cards.
Open the battery chamber/
memory card slot cover and
press the card to pop it up.
The card can then be removed by hand.
• Note that the memory card may become hot during use. Observe due caution when removing it.
Note on 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 before taking, editing or deleting pictures, transferring images to a computer or formatting the memory card.
Write protect
switch
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First Steps
Basic Setup
A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned
on. Select a language and set the time and date as described below.
The multi selector is used in the following steps. The buttons needed to
First Steps
Confirm that screen above is displayed
on monitor.
perform a task in each step are shown in white. For example, “Press d”
is shown at left.
OK OK
Highlight language.
DATE
Set time and date?
No
Yes
OK
Confirmation dialog is displayed. Highlight Yes.
TIME ZONE
London,Casablanca
DaylightSaving
OK
TIME ZONE menu is displayed.
• To turn daylight saving time on or off, see
“Note on Daylight Saving Time” (P.23)
for details.
Display map of world time zones.
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DATE
Set time and date?
No
Yes
OK
HOME TIME ZONE
London,Casablanca
OKBack
HOME TIME ZONE
F2.7
1/60
120
London,Casablanca
OKBack
Select home time zone. Display DATE menu.
The selected item blinks.
DATE
DMY
01 01
00 00
2006
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DATE
DY
M
01
15 2006
00 00
Edit Day (order of Day, Month, and
Select Month.
DATE
DY
M
01
15 2006
00 00
Year may differ in some areas).
DATE
MDY
05
15 2006
00 00
Edit Month.
• Repeat steps 10 and 11 to edit Year,
hour, and minute.
DATE
M
DY
05 15
15 30
2006
OK
Highlight D M Y.
DATE
D
MY
15 05
15 30
OK
1/60
F2.7
F2.71/60
2006
120
120
Select date display order. Exit DATE menu. Camera is now ready
for use.
Note on Daylight Saving Time
To turn daylight saving time on or off, press the multi selector down to highlight
press
d
in step 5. Whe n
DaylightSaving
is checked, the time will automatically be advanced one hour.
DaylightSaving
and
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Basic Photography and Playback
F2.7
1/60
120
X Mode
This section describes how to take pictures in X (Auto shooting) mode, an
automatic, “point and shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.
Step 1. Select X mode.
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Step 2. Turn camera on.
Rotate mode dial to X.
.1
2
Check battery level and number of exposures remaining.
.2
2
F2.7
1/60
F2.71/60
Number of exposures remaining
Turning the Camera Off
After pressing the power switch to turn the camera off, the power-on lamp will go out.
For more information, see “Image Quality/Size and Number of Exposures Remaining”
(P.121).
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Turn camera on.
The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will
turn on.
Battery is fully charged.
Battery is low.
Charging the battery is recommended.
Battery is exhausted.
Charge the battery.
120
120
No icon
w
WARNING!!
BATTERY
EXHAUSTED
Step 3. Frame picture.
F2.7
1/60
120
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3
.2
3
F2.7
1/60
F2.71/60
120
120
Zoom
Press the zoom buttons to activate the optical zoom and frame
the subject on the monitor.
• Press j (t) to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the
frame. Press k (v) to zoom in to make the subject appear
larger.
• When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum magnification (3.5×) in optical zoom, holding k (v) down for approximately two seconds will trigger digital zoom. The subject is
magnified up to 4×, for a total of magnification of 14×.
• Digital zoom simply enlarges the center area of the picture
to fill the frame using a digital process and may produce a
slightly grainy image, while optical zoom increases the
amount of visible details.
• An indicator on the monitor shows the amount of zoom when zoom buttons are pressed.
• The zoom indicator will turn yellow when digital zoom is in effect.
• To cancel digital zoom, press j (t) until the zoom indicator turns white.
Ready camera.
Hold the camera steady, keeping your fingers and
other objects away from the lens, flash window,
AF-assist illuminator, and microphone.
Frame picture.
Frame the subject near the center of the monitor.
Zoom out Zoom in
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Auto Off
If no operations are performed for approximately one minute (default setting), the camera enters
Standby mode to save power. In Standby mode, the monitor turns off and the power-on lamp
blinks. To reactivate the camera, press the shutter-release button halfway. If no operations are
performed in Standby mode for another three minutes, the camera turns off (P.105, 125).
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Step 4. Focus and shoot.
F2.7
1/60
120
.1
4
Focus indicator
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F2.7
1/60
F2.71/60
120
120
.2
4
Note on Recording
When the y icon is displayed or the memory icon (M or O) is blinking, pictures are being stored.
Removing the memory card or battery while recording may affect pictures or damage the camera
or card.
AF-Assist Illuminator
If lighting is poor, the built-in AF-assist illuminator will light when the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway, allowing the camera to focus on the subject (P.104).
Press shutter-release button halfway.
• Lightly press the shutter-release button halfway,
stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and
exposure are set and locked while the shutterrelease button is held in this position.
•In X mode, the camera focuses on the subject
at the center of the frame (P.86). When the subject is in focus, the focus indicator p and
focus area [ ] will be outlined in green. When
the camera is unable to focus, the focus indicator and focus area will blink red. Change the
composition and try again.
Press shutter-release button the rest of the
way down to take picture.
• The flash may fire if the subject is poorly lit
(P.28).
Available Functions in Auto Shooting Mode
Flash, self-timer, focus, and exposure compensation can be set (P.28, 30, 31, 32) in X mode.
Image quality and Image size (P.43) can also be changed when the mode dial is set to Z mode.
For more information, see “Getting Good Results with Autofocus” (P.123).
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Viewing Pictures
100NIKON
0001.JPG
2006.05.15
15:30
1/
Yes
Erase 1 image (s)?
OK
Erase 1 image (s)?
2006.05.15
2006.05.15
15:30
15:30
Deleting Pictures
100NIKON
100NIKON
0001.JPG
0001.JPG
1/
11
1/
Erase 1 image (s)?
Erase 1 image (s)?
NoNoNo
Yes
Erase 1 image (s)?
Erase 1 image (s)?
OK
OK
Press i to display picture on monitor.
• To view additional pictures, press the multi
selector down or right to view pictures in
the recorded order, and up or left to view
pictures in reverse order. To scroll quickly
through your pictures, press and hold the
multi selector.
• Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while
being read from memory.
• Press i again to return to Shooting mode.
Press T to delete current picture.
A confirmation dialog is displayed. Highlight Yes and press
d to delete the picture.
• Highlight No and press d to return to the Playback
screen without deleting the picture.
• Pressing T in Shooting mode deletes the last picture
taken.
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No
Yes
Yes
Turning Camera On with i
When the camera is off, pressing i for approximately one second will turn the camera on in Fullscreen playback mode (P.49). Press i again to return to the mode previously selected with the
mode dial.
OKOKOK
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Using the Flash
The following five flash modes are available:
Mode Description When to use
z Auto
(default setting)
A
Auto with
red-eye
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reduction
Flash Cancel
B
(off)
Anytime
Flash
C
(fill flash)
Slow sync
D
Red-Eye Reduction
Pre-flashes are fired several times at low-intensity before the main flash to reduce “red-eye”. If the
camera detects “red-eye” after a picture is taken, advanced red-eye reduction will further reduce
“red-eye” when storing the picture. Using this function, there is slight delay before you can press
the shutter-release button again for the next shot.
Select another flash mode in the following cases:
• When quick shutter response is required.
• When red-eye reduction does not produce the desired results.
• In rare cases when other picture areas may be affected as well as the “red-eye” area.
Flash Range
•When SENSITIVITY is set to Auto:
Zoom out : Approx. 0.4 - 4.0 m (1 ft. 4 in. - 13 ft. 1 in.)
Zoom in : Approx. 0.4 - 2.0 m (1 ft. 4 in. - 6 ft. 7 in.)
• The flash may not be able to light the entire subject at distances of less than 0.4 m (1 ft. 4 in.).
When taking close-ups, check the results after each shot.
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Flash fires automatically when
lighting is poor.
Pre-flashes are fired several
times at low-intensity before
the main flash to reduce “redeye”. If “red-eye” is detected
after a picture is taken, the
camera will correct “red-eye”
when storing the picture.
Flash will not fire even when
light levels are low.
Flash fires whenever a picture is
taken.
Flash fires automatically and a
picture is taken with a slow
shutter speed.
Best choice for most situations.
• Use for portraits (works best
when the subject is within
range of the flash and looking at the pre-flashes).
• Not recommended when
quick shutter response is
required.
Use to capture natural lighting
under dim light or where use of
the flash is prohibited.
Use to lighten dark shadows
and for back-lit subjects.
Use to capture both the subject
and background at night or
under dim light.
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