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DIGITAL CAMERA
Reference Manual
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Menu items, options, and messages displayed in the camera monitor are shown in bold. Memory Cards SD and SDHC/SDXC memory cards are referred to as “memory cards” in this manual. Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used. Help Use the camera’s on-board help feature for help on menu items and other topics. See page 12 for details. A For Your Safety Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in “For Your Safety” (0 vi–viii
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Where to Find It Find what you’re looking for from: The Table of Contents.............................................................. xiii i 0 For Your Safety......................................................................... vi 0 i Menu Options .......................................................................... 0 16 i The Index.................................................................................. 253 i 0 Troubleshooting ................................................
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Quick Start Guide Follow these steps for a quick start with the COOLPIX A. For safety precautions, see “For Your Safety” (0 vi). 1 Attach the camera strap. Attach the strap securely to the camera eyelets. 2 Charge the battery (0 20). Insert battery Plug charger in Battery charging Charging complete 3 Insert the battery and a memory card (0 21, 23). Rear Memory card slot iv
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4 Turn the camera on (0 2). When using the camera for the first time, you will be prompted to choose a language and set the camera clock (0 25). 5 Rotate the focus mode Focus mode selector selector to t (autofocus; 0 75). 6 Frame the photograph (0 29). 7 Focus and shoot (0 30). The focus area will light green when the focus operation is complete. 8 View the photograph (0 33). K button v
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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. This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before A using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury. ❚❚ WARNINGS Turn off in the event of malfunction Do not use the camera or battery charger A A Should you notice sm
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Store out of direct sunlight • The battery is prone to leakage A When the camera is not in use, when fully discharged. To avoid turn it off to close the lens cover damage to the product, be sure and store it out of direct sunlight. to remove the battery when no Light focused by the lens could charge remains. cause fire. • Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in Observe caution when handling the A the battery, such as discoloration battery or deformation. The battery
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• Do not use with travel converters Do not operate the flash with the flash A or adapters designed to convert window touching a person or object from one voltage to another or Failure to observe this precaution with DC-to-AC inverters. Failure could result in burns or fire. to observe this precaution could Avoid contact with liquid crystal A damage the product or cause Should the monitor break, care overheating or fire. should be taken to avoid injury Use appropriate cables caused by broke
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Notices • No part of the manuals included with • Nikon will not be held liable for any this product may be reproduced, damages resulting from the use of transmitted, transcribed, stored in a this product. retrieval system, or translated into • While every effort has been made to any language in any form, by any ensure that the information in these means, without Nikon’s prior written manuals is accurate and complete, permission. we would appreciate it were you to • Nikon reserves the right
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Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. The Battery Charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. This power unit is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference
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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 securities issued by private or reproduced companies (shares, bills, checks, gift Do not copy or reproduce paper certificates, etc.), commuter passes, money, coins, securities, government or coupon tickets, except when
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Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including 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 ca
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Table of Contents Quick Start Guide...................................................................................iv For Your Safety .......................................................................................vi Notices.......................................................................................................ix Introduction 1 Getting to Know the Camera .............................................................2 The Camera Body........................................
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Basic Photography 27 Battery Level and Card Capacity .................................................... 27 “Point-and-Shoot” Photography (i Mode).............................. 29 Basic Playback....................................................................................... 33 Deleting Unwanted Photographs .............................................34 Creative Photography (Scene Modes) ......................................... 35 k Portrait .............................................
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P, S, A, and M Modes 52 Shutter Speed and Aperture ........................................................... 52 P: Programmed Auto..................................................................... 53 S: Shutter-Priority Auto ................................................................ 54 A: Aperture-Priority Auto............................................................. 55 M: Manual........................................................................................... 56 User Set
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Exposure 85 Metering ................................................................................................. 85 Exposure Compensation................................................................... 87 White Balance 89 White Balance Options ...................................................................... 89 Fine-Tuning White Balance.............................................................. 92 Preset Manual ....................................................................
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More on Playback 132 Full-Frame Playback .........................................................................132 Photo Information.............................................................................134 Thumbnail Playback .........................................................................140 Calendar Playback.............................................................................142 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom........................................144 Protecting
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C The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options .........................................176 Reset Shooting Menu ............................................................. 176 Storage Folder........................................................................... 177 Color Space ................................................................................ 178 Long Exposure NR ................................................................... 179 High ISO NR........................................
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N The Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies..............................197 Creating Retouched Copies ......................................................198 D-Lighting ...................................................................................200 Red-Eye Correction ..................................................................201 Trim................................................................................................202 Monochrome ...................................
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Troubleshooting ................................................................................238 Battery/Display.............................................................................. 238 Shooting (All Modes)................................................................... 238 Shooting (P, S, A, M) ................................................................... 240 Playback........................................................................................... 240 Miscellaneou
