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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual...
  • Page 2 Introduction Table of Contents Parts of the Camera Preparing for Shooting Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies Using Menus Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer Technical Notes...

  • Page 3: Read This First

    Introduction Read This First To get the most from this Nikon product, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (Avi–viii), and all other instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the camera. If you want to start using the camera right away, see “Preparing for Shooting”...
  • Page 4 How to Attach the Camera Strap...

  • Page 5: Information And Precautions

    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.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data.

  • Page 8: For Your Safety

    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.
  • Page 9 Do not remain in contact with the camera, Charging AC Adapter, or AC adapter for extended periods while the devices are on or in Parts of the devices become hot. Leaving the devices in direct contact with the skin for extended periods may result in low-temperature burns. Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight...
  • Page 10 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. Do not touch the moving parts of the lens Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.
  • Page 11 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...
  • Page 12 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...

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ......................... i Read This First ..........................i Other Information............................i How to Attach the Camera Strap....................... ii Information and Precautions ....................... iii For Your Safety ......................... vi WARNINGS ..............................vi Notices ............................ix Parts of the Camera ....................1 The Camera Body........................
  • Page 14 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)......... 27 Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) ........28 A (Auto) Mode ........................29 Flash Mode ..........................30 Self-timer ........................... 32 Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures)................. 33 Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness) ............34 Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, Etc.)................
  • Page 15 The Smart Portrait Menu...................... 69 Skin Softening ............................69 Smile Timer ..............................70 Blink Proof..............................71 The Playback Menu ........................ 72 Slide Show ..............................72 Protect................................73 Rotate Image .............................. 73 Copy (Copy Between the Memory Card and Internal Memory)........74 The Image Selection Screen.......................
  • Page 16 The Camera..............................100 The Battery ..............................101 The Charging AC Adapter......................... 102 Memory Cards............................103 Cleaning and Storage......................104 Cleaning............................... 104 Storage ................................. 104 Error Messages........................105 Troubleshooting ........................108 File Names ..........................115 Optional Accessories ......................116 Specifications ........................117 Approved Memory Cards........................

  • Page 17: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 2 3 4 Lens cover closed Shutter-release button....12 Flash............30 Zoom control........13 Self-timer lamp ........32 f: Wide-angle........ 13 AF-assist illuminator g: Telephoto........13 Lens h: Thumbnail playback... 45 Built-in microphone i: Playback zoom......
  • Page 18 11 12 d (menu) button......57 Charge lamp..........7 Flash lamp..........30 Monitor............3 b (e movie-record) button..18 USB/audio/video output A (shooting mode) button connector..........90 ........17, 20, 27, 28, 29 Tripod socket ........119 c (playback) button ...... 14 Speaker Multi selector ........

  • Page 19: The Monitor

    The Monitor The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. By default, information is displayed when the camera is turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A80)).
  • Page 20 10 10 10 10 +1.0 +1.0 29m 0s 29m 0s 1/250 1/250 F3.2 F3.2 Aperture value........13 “Date not set” indicator ....109 Focus area (target finding AF) Travel destination icon ....78 ............... 39, 66 White balance mode......61 Focus area (manual or center) Skin softening........

  • Page 21: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode 2 3456 7 999 / 999 999 / 999 9999 / 9999 9999 / 9999 999 / 999 999 / 999 29m00s 29m00s 29m00s 29m00s 12 13 9999. JPG 9999. JPG 15/11/2015 15:30 15/11/2015 15:30 List by date icon ........46 Movie options ........

  • Page 22: Preparing For Shooting

    Preparing for Shooting Insert the Battery and Memory Card Battery latch Memory card slot With the battery’s positive and negative terminals oriented correctly, move the orange battery latch (3), and fully insert the battery (4). Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (5). Be careful not to insert the battery or memory card upside-down or backward, as this could cause a malfunction.

  • Page 23: Charge The Battery

    Charge the Battery With the battery installed, connect the camera to an electrical outlet. Charge lamp Charging AC Adapter Electrical outlet USB cable (included) If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, securely connect it to the Charging AC Adapter. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.
  • Page 24 Notes About the USB Cable Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them. Turning the Camera On While Charging The camera does not turn on if you press the power switch while charging with the Charging AC Adapter.

  • Page 25: Turn The Camera On And Set The Display Language, Date, And Time

    Turn the Camera On and Set the Display Language, Date, and Time When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. Press the power switch to turn on the camera.
  • Page 26 Set the date and time, and press Date and time the k button. Use JK to select a field and then use HI to set the date and time. 0 1 0 1 2 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 Select the minute field and press the k button to confirm the setting.

  • Page 27: Basic Shooting And Playback Operations

    Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting with Scene Auto Selector Mode Hold the camera steady. Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF assist-illuminator, microphone, and speaker. When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the flash is above the lens.
  • Page 28 Press the shutter-release button halfway. When the subject is in focus, the focus area or focus indicator is displayed in green. When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed.

  • Page 29: Using The Zoom

    Using the Zoom When you move the zoom control, the zoom Wide-angle Telephoto lens position changes. To zoom in: Move toward g To zoom out: Move toward f When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves to the maximum wide-angle position.

  • Page 30: Play Back Images

    Play Back Images Press the c (playback) button to enter playback mode. If you press and hold down the c button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. Use the multi selector to select an Display the previous image image to display.

  • Page 31: Delete Images

    Delete Images Press the l (delete) button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. Use the multi selector HI to select the desired deletion Delete method and press the k button. Current image To exit without deleting, press the d Erase selected images All images button.
  • Page 32 Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Use the multi selector JK to Erase selected images select an image to be deleted, and then use H to display K. To undo the selection, press I to remove Move the zoom control (A1) toward g (i) Back Back to switch to full-frame playback or f (h)

  • Page 33: Changing The Shooting Mode

    Changing the Shooting Mode The shooting modes described below are available. x Scene auto selector The camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene when you frame a picture, making it easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene. b Scene mode Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select.

  • Page 34: Using The Flash, Self-Timer, Etc

    Using the Flash, Self-timer, Etc. When the shooting screen is displayed, you can press the multi selector H (m) J (n) I (p) K (o) to set the functions described below. m Flash mode You can select a flash mode to match the shooting conditions. n Self-timer The camera releases the shutter 10 seconds or 2 seconds after you press the shutter-release button.

  • Page 35: Shooting Features

    Shooting Features x (Scene Auto Selector) Mode The camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene when you frame a picture, making it easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M x (scene auto selector) mode M k button When the camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene, the shooting mode icon displayed on the shooting screen changes accordingly.

  • Page 36: Scene Mode (Shooting Suited To Scenes)

    Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) When a scene is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M HI M select a scene M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.

  • Page 37: Tips And Notes

    Tips and Notes d Sports While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera shoots up to about 6 images continuously at a rate of about 1.1 fps (when image mode is set to The frame rate for continuous shooting may vary depending on the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting conditions.

  • Page 38: M Fireworks Show

    u Food Macro mode (A33) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at which it can focus. You can adjust hue by using the multi selector HI. The hue setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off. You can move the focus area.

  • Page 39: O Pet Portrait

    O Pet portrait When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and focuses on it. By default, the camera detects a dog or cat face and automatically releases the shutter (pet portrait auto release). On the screen displayed when O Pet portrait is selected, select U Single or V Continuous.

  • Page 40: Shooting With Panorama Assist

    Shooting with Panorama Assist Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M HI M U (Panorama assist) M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed. Use the multi selector JK to select the direction in which images are joined, and press the...
  • Page 41 Notes About Panorama Assist Up to three images can be taken and combined in a panorama series. Shooting automatically ends after the third image is taken. A panorama image may not be saved if the translucent portion of an image is not properly aligned with the subject when taking the next image.

  • Page 42: Playback With Panorama Assist

    Playback with Panorama Assist Switch to playback mode (A14), display an 4 / 4 4 / 4 image captured using panorama assist in full- frame playback mode, and then press the k button to scroll the image in the direction that was used when shooting.

  • Page 43: Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

    Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Effects can be applied to images during shooting. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M D (third icon from the top*) M K M HI M select an effect M k button * The icon of the last effect selected is displayed.

  • Page 44: Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images Of Smiling Faces)

    Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer (A70)). You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones of human faces. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button Frame the picture.

  • Page 45: A (Auto) Mode

    A (Auto) Mode Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button You can change how the camera selects the area of the frame to focus on by changing the AF area mode setting (A65).

  • Page 46: Flash Mode

    Flash Mode You can select a flash mode to match the shooting conditions. Press the multi selector H (m). Select the desired flash mode Auto (A31) and press the k button. If the setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

  • Page 47: Available Flash Modes

    Available Flash Modes Auto The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting. The flash mode icon on the shooting screen is displayed only immediately after the setting is made. Auto with red-eye reduction Reduce “red-eye” in portraits caused by the flash. The flash does not fire.

  • Page 48: Self-Timer

    Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter 10 seconds or 2 seconds after you press the shutter-release button. Press the multi selector J (n). Select n10s or n2s, and press Self-timer the k button. n10s (10 seconds): Use on important occasions, such as weddings.

  • Page 49: Macro Mode (Taking Close-Up Pictures)

    Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures) Use macro mode when taking close-up pictures. Press the multi selector I (p). Select ON and press the k Macro mode button. If the setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.

  • Page 50: Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness)

    Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness) You can adjust overall image brightness. Press the multi selector K (o). Select a compensation value and Exposure compensation press the k button. To brighten the image, set a positive (+) value. To darken the image, set a negative (–) value.

  • Page 51: Default Settings (Flash, Self-Timer, Etc.)

    Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, Etc.) Default settings for each shooting mode are listed below. Exposure Flash Self-timer Macro compensation (A30) (A32) (A33) (A34) x (scene auto selector) C (scene) b (portrait) c (landscape) d (sports) e (night portrait) f (party/indoor) Z (beach) z (snow) h (sunset)
  • Page 52 Exposure Flash Self-timer Macro compensation (A30) (A32) (A33) (A34) R (special effects) F (smart portrait) A (auto) The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected. W (off) can be selected manually. Cannot be changed. The camera enters macro mode when i is selected. Cannot be changed.

  • Page 53: Focusing

    Focusing The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode. Using Face Detection In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. e/b Portrait, h/c Night portrait, or d Backlighting in x (scene auto selector) mode (A19) 8m 0s 8m 0s...

  • Page 54: Using Skin Softening

    Using Skin Softening When the shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes listed below, the camera detects human faces and processes the image to soften facial skin tones (up to three faces). Smart portrait mode (A28) - The skin softening level can be adjusted. e Portrait, h Night portrait, or d Backlighting in x (scene auto selector) mode (A19) Portrait or Night portrait scene mode (A20)

  • Page 55: Using Target Finding Af

    Using Target Finding AF When AF area mode (A65) in A (auto) mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera focuses in the manner described below when you press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera detects the main subject and focuses on it.

  • Page 56: Subjects Not Suitable For Autofocus

    Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator is displayed in green: Subject is very dark Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g.

  • Page 57: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that contains the desired subject. Set AF area mode to Center in A (auto) mode (A65). Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway.

  • Page 58: Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting

    Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting Some functions cannot be used with other menu options. Restricted function Option Description When Continuous is selected, Continuous (A63) the flash cannot be used. Flash mode When Blink proof is set to On, Blink proof (A71) the flash cannot be used.
  • Page 59 Restricted function Option Description When Subject tracking is Digital zoom AF area mode (A65) selected, digital zoom cannot be used. When Continuous is selected, Shutter sound Continuous (A63) the shutter sound is disabled. Notes About Digital Zoom Depending on the shooting mode or the current settings, digital zoom may not be available (A84).

  • Page 60: Playback Features

    Playback Features Playback Zoom Moving the zoom control toward g (i playback zoom) in full-frame playback mode (A14) zooms in on the image. Displayed area guide 4 / 4 4 / 4 0004. JPG 0004. JPG 15/11/2015 15:30 15/11/2015 15:30 Full-frame Playback Image is zoomed in.

  • Page 61: Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display

    Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display Moving the zoom control toward f (h thumbnail playback) in full-frame playback mode (A14) displays images as thumbnails. 1 / 20 1 / 20 1 / 20 1 / 20 2015 Fr i 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 14...

  • Page 62: List By Date Mode

    List by Date Mode Press the c button (playback mode) M c button M C List by date M k button Use the multi selector HI to select a date and List by date then press the k button to play back the 2 0 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 images captured on the selected date.

  • Page 63: Editing Images (Still Images)

    Editing Images (Still Images) Before Editing Images You can easily edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate files. Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original. Restrictions on Image Editing An image can be edited up to 10 times.

  • Page 64: Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast And Saturation

    Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Quick retouch M k button Use the multi selector HI to select Quick retouch the amount of effect applied and press the k button.

  • Page 65: Red-Eye Correction: Correcting Red-Eye When Shooting With The Flash

    Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye When Shooting with the Flash Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Red-eye correction M k button Preview the result and press the k Red-eye correction button. To exit without saving the copy, press the multi selector J.

  • Page 66: Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces

    Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Glamour retouch M k button Use the multi selector HIJK to Subject selection select the face that you want to retouch and press the k button. When only one face is detected, proceed to step 2.

  • Page 67: Small Picture: Reducing The Size Of An Image

    Select Yes and press the k button. Save OK? An edited copy is created. Notes About Glamour Retouch Only one face at a time can be edited. To retouch another face in the same image, select the edited copy of the image and make additional changes. Depending on the direction in which faces are looking, or the brightness of faces, the camera may be unable to accurately detect faces, or the glamour retouch function may not perform as expected.

  • Page 68: Crop: Creating A Cropped Copy

    Select Yes and press the k button. Create small picture file? An edited copy is created (compression ratio of approximately 1:16). Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Move the zoom control to enlarge the image (A44). Adjust the image so that only the portion that you want to keep is displayed, and then press the d (menu) button.

  • Page 69: Recording And Playing Back Movies

    Recording and Playing Back Movies Display the shooting screen. Check the remaining amount of movie recording time. When Electronic VR (A83) in the setup menu is set to Auto, electronic vibration reduction is enabled and camera shake is 8m 0s 8m 0s reduced.
  • Page 70 Area Captured in Movies The area that is captured in a movie varies depending on the Movie options settings in the movie menu. If Photo info in Monitor settings (A80) in the setup menu is set to Movie frame+auto info, you can confirm the area that will be captured in a movie before you start recording.
  • Page 71 Notes About Movie Recording Notes About Saving Images or Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing.

  • Page 72: Operations During Movie Playback

    Operations During Movie Playback To adjust the volume, move the zoom control while a movie is playing (A1). Volume indicator Playback controls are displayed in the monitor. The operations described below can be performed by using the multi selector JK to select a control and then pressing the k When button.

  • Page 73: Using Menus

    Using Menus You can set the menus listed below by pressing the d (menu) button. A Shooting menu Available by pressing the d button when the shooting screen is displayed. Allows you to change image size and quality, continuous shooting settings, etc.
  • Page 74 Select a menu icon Set up and press the k Time zone and date Monitor settings button. Date stamp The menu options Electronic VR become selectable. AF assist Digital zoom Select a menu option and press the k Time zone and date Monitor settings button.

  • Page 75: The Shooting Menu (For A (Auto) Mode)

    The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Image Mode (Image Size and Quality) Enter shooting mode* M d button M Image mode M k button * This setting can also be changed in shooting modes other than auto. The changed setting is also applied to other shooting modes.
  • Page 76 Notes About Printing Images at 1:1 Aspect Ratio Change the printer setting to “Border” when printing images at a 1:1 aspect ratio. Some printers may not be able to print images at a 1:1 aspect ratio. Notes About Image Mode This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A42).

  • Page 77: White Balance (Adjusting Hue)

    White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M White balance M k button Adjust white balance to suit the light source or weather conditions in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eyes.
  • Page 78 Using Preset Manual Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting. Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. Use the multi selector HI to White balance Auto Auto...

  • Page 79: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous Shooting Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M Continuous M k button Option Description U Single One image is captured each time the shutter-release (default setting) button is pressed. While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured continuously.

  • Page 80: Iso Sensitivity

    ISO Sensitivity Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M ISO sensitivity M k button A higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced.

  • Page 81: Af Area Mode

    AF Area Mode Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M AF area mode M k button Set how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. Option Description When the camera detects a human face, it focuses on that face.
  • Page 82 Option Description The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. y Center 8m 0s 8m 0s 1400 1400 Focus area Use this function to take pictures of moving subjects. Register the subject on which the s Subject camera focuses.

  • Page 83: Using Subject Tracking

    Using Subject Tracking Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M AF area mode M k button M s Subject tracking M k button M d button Register a subject. Align the subject that you want to track with the border in the center of the monitor and press the k button.

  • Page 84: Autofocus Mode

    Autofocus Mode Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M Autofocus mode M k button Set how the camera focuses when shooting still images. Option Description A Single AF The camera focuses only when the shutter-release (default setting) button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 85: The Smart Portrait Menu

    The Smart Portrait Menu See “Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)” (A59) for information about Image mode. Skin Softening Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button M d button M Skin softening M k button Option Description S High...

  • Page 86: Smile Timer

    Smile Timer Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button M d button M Smile timer M k button The camera detects human faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected. Option Description a On (default setting)

  • Page 87: Blink Proof

    Blink Proof Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button M d button M Blink proof M k button Option Description The camera automatically releases the shutter twice with every shot and saves one image in which the A blink was detected in the subject’s eyes are open.

  • Page 88: The Playback Menu

    The Playback Menu See “Editing Images (Still Images)” (A47) for information about image editing functions. Slide Show Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Slide show M k button Play back images one by one in an automated “slide show.” When movie files are played back in the slide show, only the first frame of each movie is displayed.

  • Page 89: Protect

    Protect Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Protect M k button The camera protects selected images from accidental deletion. Select images to protect or cancel protection from the image selection screen (A75). Note that formatting the memory card or the camera’s internal memory permanently deletes all data including protected files (A86).

  • Page 90: Copy (Copy Between The Memory Card And Internal Memory)

    Copy (Copy Between the Memory Card and Internal Memory) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Copy M k button Images can be copied between a memory card and the internal memory. When a memory card that contains no images is inserted and the camera is switched to playback mode, Memory contains no images.

  • Page 91: The Image Selection Screen

    The Image Selection Screen When an image selection screen such as the Protect one shown on the right is displayed while operating the camera, follow the procedures described below to select the images. Back Back Use the multi selector JK to Protect select an image.

  • Page 92: The Movie Menu

    The Movie Menu Movie Options Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie options M k button Select the desired movie option to record. The movie options that can be selected vary depending on the Video mode setting (A87). Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies (A121).

  • Page 93: Autofocus Mode

    Autofocus Mode Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Autofocus mode M k button Set how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option Description Focus is locked when movie recording starts. A Single AF Select this option when the distance between the (default setting) camera and subject will remain fairly consistent during movie recording.

  • Page 94: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu Time Zone and Date Press the d button M z menu icon M Time zone and date M k button Set the camera clock. Option Description Select a field: Press the Date and time multi selector JK. Edit the date and time: Press HI.
  • Page 95 Select w Home time zone or x Time zone Travel destination and press the Home time zone k button. Travel destination The date and time displayed in the monitor changes depending on whether the home time zone or travel destination is selected. 1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 5 1 5 Press K.

  • Page 96: Monitor Settings

    Monitor Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M Monitor settings M k button Option Description Photo info Set whether or not to display information in the monitor. Set whether or not to display the captured image immediately Image review after shooting.
  • Page 97 Shooting mode Playback mode 4 / 4 4 / 4 8m 0s 8m 0s 0004. JPG 0004. JPG Framing 1400 1400 15/11/2015 15:30 15/11/2015 15:30 In addition to the information Same as Auto info. grid+auto info shown in Auto info, a framing grid is displayed to help frame pictures.

  • Page 98: Date Stamp

    Date Stamp Press the d button M z menu icon M Date stamp M k button The shooting date and time can be stamped on images when shooting. The information can be printed even when using a printer that does not support the date imprinting function.

  • Page 99: Electronic Vr

    Electronic VR Press the d button M z menu icon M Electronic VR M k button Choose whether or not to use electronic VR (vibration reduction), which reduces the effects of camera shake during shooting. Option Description When taking still images, electronic vibration reduction is enabled when R (A3) is displayed in the monitor and all of the conditions below are met.

  • Page 100: Af Assist

    AF Assist Press the d button M z menu icon M AF assist M k button Option Description The AF-assist illuminator automatically lights up when you press the shutter-release button under dim lighting. The illuminator has a range of about 1.9 m a Auto (6 ft 2 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and (default setting)

  • Page 101: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M Sound settings M k button Option Description When On (default setting) is selected, the camera produces one beep when operations are performed, two beeps when focus is acquired on the subject, and Button sound three beeps when an error occurs.

  • Page 102: Formatting A Memory Card

    Format Card/Format Memory Press the d button M z menu icon M Format card/Format memory M k button Use this option to format a memory card or the internal memory. Formatting the memory cards or internal memory permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Make sure to save important images to a computer before formatting.

  • Page 103: Language

    Language Press the d button M z menu icon M Language M k button Select a language for display of camera menus and messages. Video Mode Press the d button M z menu icon M Video mode M k button Adjust settings necessary for connection to a TV.

  • Page 104: Charge By Computer

    Charge by Computer Press the d button M z menu icon M Charge by computer M k button Option Description When the camera is connected to a computer that is a Auto running (A90), the battery inserted into the camera (default setting) is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer.

  • Page 105: Reset All

    Reset All Press the d button M z menu icon M Reset all M k button When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default values. Some settings, such as Time zone and date or Language, are not reset. Resetting File Numbering To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all images saved on the memory card or in the internal memory (A15) before selecting Reset all.

  • Page 106: Connecting The Camera To A Tv, Printer, Or Computer

    Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, printer, or computer. USB/audio/video output connector Open the connector cover. Insert the plug straight. Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off.
  • Page 107 Viewing images on a TV Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs of an optional audio video cable to the TV’s input jacks. Printing images without using a computer If you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print images without using a computer.

  • Page 108: Connecting The Camera To A Tv (Playback On A Tv)

    Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV) Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV. Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack and the white plug to the audio-in jack on the TV. Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them.

  • Page 109: Connecting The Camera To A Printer (Direct Print)

    Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Connecting the Camera to a Printer Turn on the printer. Turn off the camera and connect it to the printer using the USB cable.

  • Page 110: Printing Images One At A Time

    If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is Not Displayed When Auto is selected for Charge by computer (A88), it may be impossible to print images with direct connection of the camera to some printers. If the PictBridge startup screen is not displayed after the camera is turned on, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.

  • Page 111: Printing Multiple Images

    Printing Multiple Images When the Print selection screen Print selection 15/11/2015 is displayed, press the d (menu) button. Use the multi selector HI to Print menu select Paper size and press the k button. Print selection Select the desired paper size and press the Print all images k button.
  • Page 112 Print selection Select images (up to 99) and the number Print selection of copies (up to 9) of each. Use the multi selector JK to select images, and use HI to specify the number of copies to be printed. Images selected for printing are indicated by M and the number of copies to be printed.

  • Page 113: Using Viewnx 2 (Transferring Images To A Computer)

    ViewNX 2 installer from the website below and follow the on- screen installation instructions. http://nikonimglib.com/nvnx/ For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region. Transferring Images to a Computer Prepare a memory card that contains images.
  • Page 114 2 Double-click Import File. If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts. Notes About Connecting the USB Cable Operation is not guaranteed if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub.

  • Page 115: Technical Notes

    Technical Notes Caring for the Product .................100 The Camera....................100 The Battery....................101 The Charging AC Adapter ..............102 Memory Cards..................103 Cleaning and Storage ..................104 Cleaning....................104 Storage ......................104 Error Messages ....................105 Troubleshooting ....................108 File Names......................115 Optional Accessories..................116 Specifications....................117 Approved Memory Cards ..............121 Index........................123...

  • Page 116: Caring For The Product

    Caring for the Product Observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Avi–viii) when using or storing the device. The Camera Do Not Apply Strong Impact to the Camera The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. In addition, do not touch or apply force to the lens or lens cover.

  • Page 117: The Battery

    If you notice any abnormalities such as excessive heat, smoke, or an unusual smell coming from the battery, immediately discontinue use and consult your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. After removing the battery from the camera or optional battery charger, put the battery in a plastic bag, etc.

  • Page 118: The Charging Ac Adapter

    Carrying Spare Batteries Whenever possible, carry fully charged spare batteries when taking pictures on important occasions. Using the Battery When Cold On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. If an exhausted battery is used at a low temperature, the camera may not turn on. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary.

  • Page 119: Memory Cards

    Memory Cards Precautions for Use Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (A121) for recommended memory cards. Be sure to follow the precautions described in the documentation included with the memory card. Do not put labels or stickers on memory cards. Formatting Do not format the memory card using a computer.

  • Page 120: Cleaning And Storage

    Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a Lens blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that...

  • Page 121: Error Messages

    Error Messages Refer to the table below if an error message is displayed. Display Cause/Solution Battery temperature is elevated. The camera will The camera turns off automatically. Wait turn off. until the camera or battery temperature – has cooled before resuming use. The camera will turn off to prevent overheating.
  • Page 122 The image is protected. deleted. Disable protection. Lens error. If the error persists, contact your retailer Try again after turning or Nikon-authorized service the camera off and on. representative. An error occurred while communicating with the printer. Communications error Turn the camera off and reconnect the USB cable.
  • Page 123 Display Cause/Solution After solving the problem, select Resume Printer error: check and press the k button to resume – printer status. printing.* Load the specified size of paper, select Printer error: check Resume, and press the k button to – paper.

  • Page 124: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Power, Display, Settings Issues Problem Cause/Solution Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
  • Page 125 Problem Cause/Solution Confirm all connections. When connected to a computer, the camera may not charge for any of the reasons described below. - Off is selected for Charge by computer in 57, 88 the setup menu. - Battery charging stops if the camera is turned –...
  • Page 126 Problem Cause/Solution Screen for setting time zone and date is displayed The clock battery is exhausted; all settings were when the camera 9, 10 restored to their default values. is turned on. The camera settings reset. When Autofocus mode is set to Full-time AF or The camera 17, 68, while in some shooting modes, the camera may...
  • Page 127 Problem Cause/Solution Streaks of light or Smear may occur when extremely bright light partial strikes the image sensor. When recording movies, discoloration are 55, 101 avoiding bright objects, such as the sun, reflections visible in the of the sun, and electric lights is recommended. monitor.
  • Page 128 Problem Cause/Solution Randomly spaced When recording movies in dim lighting, the image bright pixels may contain noise. This occurs when the ISO – (“noise”) appear in sensitivity increases, and it does not indicate a movies. malfunction. The flash mode is set to W (off). The flash window is blocked.
  • Page 129 90, 97 does not start The camera is not recognized by the computer. – when the camera The computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2 – is connected to a automatically. For more information about computer. Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information...
  • Page 130 Problem Cause/Solution The PictBridge With some PictBridge-compatible printers, the startup screen is PictBridge startup screen may not be displayed and not displayed it may be impossible to print images when Auto is 57, 88 when the camera selected for Charge by computer in the setup is connected to a menu.

  • Page 131: File Names

    File Names Images or movies are assigned file names as follows. File name: DSCN 0001 .JPG Not shown on the screen of the camera. DSCN: Original still images, movies SSCN: Small picture copies (1) Identifier RSCN: Cropped copies FSCN: Images created by an image editing function other than crop and small picture Assigned in ascending order, starting with “0001”...

  • Page 132: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories Battery Charger MH-66 Battery charger It takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes to charge a fully exhausted battery. AC Adapter EH-62G (connect as shown) AC adapter Make sure that the power connector cable is fully inserted in the power connector slot before inserting the AC adapter into the battery chamber.

  • Page 133: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S2900 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera 20.1 million (Image processing may reduce the Number of effective pixels number of effective pixels.) Image sensor -in. type CCD; approx. 20.48 million total pixels Lens NIKKOR lens with 5× optical zoom 4.6–23.0 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of...
  • Page 134 Storage Internal memory (approx. 25 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC Media memory card File system DCF and Exif 2.3 compliant Still images: JPEG File formats Movies: AVI (Motion-JPEG compliant) 20M (High) [5152 × 3864P] 20M [5152 × 3864] 10M [3648 × 2736] Image size 4M [2272 ×...
  • Page 135 Interface Hi-Speed USB Supports Direct Print (PictBridge) USB connector Also used as audio/video output connector (NTSC or PAL can be selected for video output.) Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Supported languages Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (European...
  • Page 136 Approx. 47 g (1.7 oz) (excluding plug adapter) Weight For Argentina and Korea: Approx. 72 g (2.6 oz) Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 137: Approved Memory Cards

    SDXC, SDHC, and SD Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. PictBridge is a trademark. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
  • Page 138 AVC Patent Portfolio License This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non- commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video.

  • Page 139: Index

    Index Auto off..........12, 85 Symbols Auto with red-eye reduction ..31 x Scene auto selector mode ..............17, 19 Autofocus........ 55, 68, 77 C Scene mode ......17, 20 Autofocus mode......68, 77 R Special effects mode ..17, 27 F Smart portrait mode..
  • Page 140 Date format........9, 78 Full-frame playback......44 Date stamp..........82 Full-time AF........68, 77 Daylight............61 Functions that cannot be used Daylight saving time .... 9, 10, 78 simultaneously........42 Delete............15 Digital zoom........13, 84 Glamour retouch ......... 50 Direct print ..........
  • Page 141 Night portrait e........20 Remaining movie recording time Nikon Transfer 2 ........98 ..............53, 54 Nostalgic sepia E ......27 Reset all............89 Rotate image.......... 73 Number of exposures remaining ..............10, 60 Scene mode..........20 Optical zoom .......... 13 SD memory card .....
  • Page 142 Televisions ........91, 92 Thumbnail display...... 14, 45 Time difference ........78 Time zone ........10, 78 Time zone and date...... 9, 78 Toy camera effect 1 m....27 Toy camera effect 2 n ....27 Tripod socket ........2, 119 USB cable ......
  • Page 143 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. YP4L01(11) 6MN54011-01...

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