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Summary of Contents for Nikon COOLPIX P100

Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Manual...
Page 2: Trademark Information
High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. AVC Patent Portfolio License...
Page 3 Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode More on Shooting More on Playback Editing Pictures Movie Recording and Playback Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Basic Camera Setup Caring for the Camera Technical Notes and Index...
Page 4: 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 5 USB cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to heat or flames. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon- authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
Page 6 For Your Safety Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts.
Page 7: Notices
Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Page 8: Notice For Customers In Canada
Notices Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Notice for customers in Europe This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents For Your Safety ... ii WARNINGS ... ii Notices ... v Introduction ...1 About This Manual ... 1 Information and Precautions ... 2 Parts of the Camera ... 4 The Camera Body...4 Changing the Angle of the Monitor ...6 Raising and Lowering the Built-in Flash ...7 Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap ...7 The Monitor...8...
Page 10 Table of Contents Setting the Focus Mode ...39 Using Manual Focus...40 Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation)...41 More on Shooting ... 42 Selecting a Shooting Mode (Mode Dial)...42 Shooting Suited for the Scene ...43 Shooting in the Scene Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)...43 Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode)...45 Features...46 Taking Pictures for a Panorama ...53...
Page 11 Viewing Continuously Shot Pictures (Pictures in a sequence) ... 102 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback... 104 Calendar display ... 105 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ... 106 Playback Options: Playback Menu ... 107 a Print Set: Setting the Pictures and Number of Copies to Print ... 108 b Slide Show...
Page 12 Table of Contents Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer... 141 Charging While Connecting to a Computer... 145 Connecting to a Printer... 146 Connecting the Camera and Printer... 147 Printing Pictures One at a Time... 148 Printing Multiple Pictures ... 149 Basic Camera Setup ...152 Setup Menu...
Page 13: Introduction
Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of Nikon COOLPIX P100 digital camera. This manual is written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.
Page 14: 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 15 Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample”.
Page 16: Parts Of The Camera
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Power switch/Power-on lamp ...19, 21, 145, 165 Mode dial... 42 Microphone (stereo)...117, 127 Built-in flash ...7, 34 m (Flash pop-up) button...7, 35 Eyelet for camera strap (at two places) ...7 Power connector cover (for connection with an optional AC Adapter)...
Page 17 Speaker ...117, 137 x (monitor) button ...14 Diopter adjustment control... 14 Electronic viewfinder ...14 s (display) button ... 15 b (movie-record) button... 127 Movie mode switch ... 127 Command dial ...11 k (apply selection) button ... 12 HDMI Mini Connector ... 138 USB/Audio video connector ...138, 141, 147 Connector cover ...138, 141, 147...
Page 18: Changing The Angle Of The Monitor
Parts of the Camera Changing the Angle of the Monitor The angle of the monitor can be lowered down to 82° or raised upward to 90°. This is convenient when taking pictures with the camera held at high or low positions. Notes on Monitor •...
Page 19: Raising And Lowering The Built-In Flash
Raising and Lowering the Built-in Flash Press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the built-in flash. • See “Using the Flash” (A34) for more information on setting the flash. • When not using the built-in flash, gently push the flash down. Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Attach the lens cap to the strap, and then attach the strap to the camera (at two places).
Page 20: The Monitor
Parts of the Camera The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). See page 15 for details on changing the monitor display. Shooting 1/250 1/250 1/250 F5.6 F5.6 F5.6 17 17...
Page 21 Shooting mode ...26, 43, 45, 55, 59, 62, 66, 98 Focus mode...38 Zoom indicator ...29 Focus indicator...30 AE/AF-L indicator...54 Flash indicator...36 Flash mode ...34 Flash exposure compensation ...93 Battery level indicator ...26 Motion detection icon ...162 Vibration reduction icon (still pictures) ...160 Electronic VR icon (movies) ...136 Noise reduction ...94...
Page 22 Parts of the Camera Playback Date of recording... 22 Time of recording ... 22 Protect icon...113 Volume indicator...117, 137 Battery level indicator ... 26 Image quality ... 75 Movie options ...133 Image size ... 76 (a) Current frame number/ total number of frames...
Page 23: Basic Operations
Basic Operations The Command Dial You can rotate the command dial to select items from a menu screen or to choose and configure any of the following functions. For Shooting Mode Programmed auto (mode dial set to A) Shutter-priority auto (mode dial set to B) Aperture-priority auto (mode dial set to C)
Page 24: The Multi Selector
Basic Operations The Multi Selector This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options, and to apply selections. Operate by pressing the up, down, left, right section, or the k (apply selection) button. For Shooting Display m (flash mode) (A34) menu or choose the option above Display n...
Page 25: The D Button
The d Button Press the d button to display the menu and to select options for the menu items. • Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (A12). • Menu items can also be chosen by rotating the command dial. •...
Page 26: Help Displays
Basic Operations Help Displays Rotate the zoom control to g (j) when M is displayed at the bottom of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option. To return to the original menu, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again. Shooting menu Image quality Image size...
Page 27: The S (Display) Button
The s (display) Button To switch between the information displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback, press the s button. For Shooting 17 17 1/250 1/250 1/250 F5.6 F5.6 F5.6 Display information Display the picture and the shooting data. For Playback 15/05/2010 15/05/2010...
Page 28: First Steps
First Steps Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied) into the camera. • Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low (A18). Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • Slide the cover latch to the Y position (1), and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover (2).
Page 29: Removing The Battery
Removing the Battery Turn the camera off (A21) and confirm that the power- on lamp and the monitor are off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Slide the orange battery latch in the direction shown (1) and eject the battery. Pull the battery out straight (2).
Page 30: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 inserted into the camera, by connecting the supplied Charging AC Adapter EH-68P to the camera via the supplied USB Cable UC-E6, and then plugging the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet.
Page 31 Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet. • The camera’s power-on lamp slowly blinks orange to indicate that the battery is charging. • About three hours and 30 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery. • The following chart explains power-on lamp status when the camera is plugged into the electrical outlet.
Page 32 Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger • Connecting the COOLPIX P100 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (A145, 168). • Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 can also be charged using the Battery Charger MH-61 (available...
Page 33: Turning On And Off The Camera
Turning On and Off the Camera Remove the lens cap before turning on the camera. Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. Press the power switch again to turn off the camera. When the power is turned off, both the power-on lamp and monitor turn off.
Page 34: Setting Display Language, Date And Time
Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. •...
Page 35 Edit the date. • Press H or I to edit the highlighted item. • Press K to move the highlight in the following order. D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y (year) ➝ hour ➝ minute ➝ DMY (the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed) •...
Page 36: Inserting Memory Cards
Inserting Memory Cards Image and movie files are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approx. 43 MB) or on removable memory cards (available separately) (A180). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data is automatically stored on the memory card and data recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted, or transferred.
Page 37: Formatting A Memory Card
Formatting a Memory Card If the message at the right is displayed when the camera is turned on, the memory card must be formatted before use. Note that formatting (A166) permanently deletes all data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before formatting the memory card.
Page 38: Basic Photography And Playback: A (Auto) Mode
Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point- and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. Remove the lens cap and press the power switch.
Page 39: Indicators Displayed In A (Auto) Mode
Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Shooting mode A is displayed in auto mode. Shutter speed (A67) Aperture (A67) Internal memory indicator Pictures will be recorded to internal memory (approx. 43 MB). When a memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures will be recorded to the memory card.
Page 40: Step 2 Frame A Picture
Step 2 Frame a Picture Ready the camera. • Hold the camera steadily in both hands. • Keep your fingers, hair, strap and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphone and speaker. Frame the picture. • Position the main subject near the center of the monitor.
Page 41: Using The Zoom
Using the Zoom Rotate the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate in the direction of g to zoom in on the subject. Or rotate in the direction of f to have a wider view. Rotating the zoom control all the way in either direction will adjust the zoom quickly, while rotating the control partially will adjust the zoom slowly.
Page 42: Step 3 Focus And Shoot
Step 3 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway. • When the button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center focus area display. When the subject is in focus, the focus area display will glow green.
Page 43: During Recording
During Recording While pictures are being recorded, the number of exposures remaining display will blink. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while pictures are being recorded. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.
Page 44: Step 4 Viewing And Deleting Pictures
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) Press the c (Playback) button. • The last picture shot will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. • Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to view additional pictures. Continue holding down H, I, J or K to fast forward pictures.
Page 45: Deleting Multiple Pictures
Options Available in Playback Mode For details, see "More on Playback" (A101) or "Editing Pictures" (A118). Pressing the c Button to Turn on the Camera When the camera is off, holding down the c button will turn the camera on in playback mode. The lens will not extend.
Page 46: Using The Flash
This camera uses Advanced Red-eye Reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”). Pre-flashes are fired repeatedly at low intensity before the main flash, reducing the red-eye effect. If the camera detects “red-eye” when a picture is taken, Nikon’s own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix processes the image before it is recorded.
Page 47: Setting The Flash Mode
Setting the Flash Mode Press the m (flash pop-up) button. The built-in flash will be raised. • When the built-in flash is lowered, the flash mode will be fixed to W (off ). Press m (flash mode) on the multi selector. •...
Page 48 Using the Flash Shooting When Lighting is Poor and When the Flash is Disabled (W) • Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of camera shake. When the camera is stabilized with a tripod, set Vibration reduction (A160) to Off in the setup menu (A152).
Page 49: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer The self-timer is useful for taking pictures of yourself, such as in group souvenir shots, or if you want to reduce camera shake when you press the shutter-release button. You can select a two-second or ten-second timer. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended.
Page 50: Using Focus Mode
Using Focus Mode Choose a focus mode according to the subject and composition. Autofocus Camera automatically adjusts focus according to distance to subject. Use when the distance from subject to lens is 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.) or more, or 1.7 m (5 ft. 8 in.) or more when camera is zoomed all the way out.
Page 51: Setting The Focus Mode
Setting the Focus Mode Press p (focus mode) on the multi selector. • The focus mode menu is displayed. Press H or I on the multi selector to choose the desired focus mode and press the k button. • The mode selected for focus mode is displayed. •...
Page 52: Using Manual Focus
Using Focus Mode Using Manual Focus Available when the shooting mode is A, B, C, D, M or d (sport continuous). Select a shooting mode with the mode dial (A42). Press p (focus mode) on the multi selector to display the setup menu for focus mode.
Page 53: Adjusting The Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Exposure compensation is used to alter the exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. Press o (exposure compensation) on the multi selector. • The exposure compensation guide is displayed. •...
Page 54: More On Shooting
More on Shooting Selecting a Shooting Mode (Mode Dial) When the mode dial is rotated next to the mark, the camera switches to the corresponding shooting mode shown below. A Auto mode (A26) Choose this simple mode, an automatic, “point-and- shoot”...
Page 55: Shooting Suited For The Scene
Shooting Suited for the Scene Shooting in the Scene Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector) By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for simpler shooting. When the camera is aimed at a subject in x scene auto selector mode, the camera automatically selects one of the following scene modes.
Page 56 Shooting Suited for the Scene Note on Scene Auto Selector Mode Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. Should this occur, switch to A (Auto) mode (A26) or choose the desired scene mode manually (A45). Focusing in Scene Auto Selector Mode •...
Page 57: Selecting Scenes For Shooting (Scene Mode)
Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode) Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available. b Portrait g Beach/snow c Landscape h Sunset e Night portrait i Dusk/dawn f Party/indoor j Night landscape Setting the Scene Mode Rotate the mode dial to y.
Page 58: Features
Shooting Suited for the Scene Features The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: X= flash mode when the built-in flash is raised (A34); n=self-timer (A37); p= focus mode (A38); o=exposure compensation (A41). b Portrait Use this mode for taking portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly.
Page 59 e Night portrait Use this mode for portraits of a human subject shot in front of background lighting at night. Flash is used to illuminate the subject while maintaining the mood of the background. • Shoot pictures with the built-in flash raised. •...
Page 60 Shooting Suited for the Scene g Beach/snow Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Other settings can be selected. h Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.
Page 61 j Night landscape This enables you to shoot night landscapes with the minimum of camera shake and noise. When the j icon at the top left of the screen glows green and the shutter-release button is pressed fully, pictures are shot continuously at high speed. The camera combines the shot pictures to save a single picture.
Page 62 Shooting Suited for the Scene u Food Use this mode when taking pictures of food. • The focus mode (A38) setting will be changed to D (macro close-up) and the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus.
Page 63 m Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from fireworks. • Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A8) always lights green; however, objects in the foreground may not always appear in focus.
Page 64 Shooting Suited for the Scene D Backlit scene HDR Suitable for shooting landscapes with a large contrast between light and dark. When the shutter-release button is pressed fully, the pictures that were shot continuously at high speed are overlaid, and the following two frames are saved: - The picture processed with Active D-Lighting (A95) - The picture obtained from HDR (High Dynamic Range) overlay...
Page 65: Taking Pictures For A Panorama
Taking Pictures for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. When the camera is stabilized with a tripod, set Vibration reduction (A160) to Off in the setup menu (A152). Use the multi selector to choose p Panorama assist from the scene menu and press the k button (A45).
Page 66: More Information
Shooting Suited for the Scene Press the k button when shooting is completed. • The camera returns to step 2. Panorama Assist • Set flash mode, self-timer, focus mode and exposure compensation before taking the first picture. They cannot be changed after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom, Image quality (A75) or Image size settings (A76) be adjusted after the first picture is taken.
Page 67: Taking Pictures Of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode)
Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) In the default setting, the camera detects smiling faces using face priority and releases the shutter automatically (smile timer function). The skin softening function makes a human subject’s skin appear smoother. Rotate the mode dial to F (smart portrait). •...
Page 68 Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) Finish shooting. • To finish automatic shooting of smiling faces, either turn the camera off, set Smile timer to Off, or rotate the mode dial to select another shooting mode. Notes on Smart Portrait Mode •...
Page 69: Smart Portrait Menu
Smart Portrait Menu Press the d button (A13) to display the smart portrait menu and use the multi selector (A12) to modify and apply settings. The following options are available. Switch to the F tab when the smart portrait menu is not displayed (A13). •...
Page 70 Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) Blink proof When set to On, the shutter is released five times as the shutter-release button is fully pressed once; the camera chooses one image in which the subjects' eyes are open, and saves it. •...
Page 71: Focusing On A Moving Subject In Subject Tracking Mode
Focusing on a Moving Subject in Subject Tracking Mode Use this mode to shoot moving subjects. Subject tracking begins once you select a subject to be focused on, and the focus area will move and follow the subject. Rotate the mode dial to s (subject tracking). •...
Page 72: Subject Tracking Mode
Focusing on a Moving Subject in Subject Tracking Mode Subject Tracking Mode • Digital zoom is not available. • Set the zoom position, flash mode, exposure compensation, and menu before registering a subject. If any of these are changed after a subject is registered, the subject will be canceled. •...
Page 73: Subject Tracking Menu
Subject Tracking Menu Press the d button (A13) to display the subject tracking menu and use the multi selector (A12) to modify and apply settings. The following options are available. Switch to the s tab when the subject tracking menu is not displayed (A13). Image quality Image quality (A75) settings can be changed.
Page 74: Shooting With A High-Speed Burst (Sport Continuous Mode)
Shooting with a High-Speed Burst (Sport Continuous Mode) Sport continuous mode allows the split-second movements of high-speed moving subjects to be captured through continuous shooting. • The image size is fixed to B 1600×1200 or A 1280×960 (A64). • The ISO sensitivity is set automatically within the range of ISO 160 to 3200. •...
Page 75 Shooting with a High-Speed Burst (Sport Continuous Mode) Notes on Sport Continuous Shooting • A longer period of time may be required before the recording is complete. The time taken until recording ends may vary, depending upon the amount of frames taken, image quality setting and the write speed of the memory card used.
Page 76: Sport Continuous Menu
Shooting with a High-Speed Burst (Sport Continuous Mode) Sport Continuous Menu Press the d button (A13) to display the sport continuous menu, and then use the multi selector (A12) to change the settings. The following options are available. Switch to the d tab when the sport continuous menu is not displayed (A13). •...
Page 77 Shooting with a High-Speed Burst (Sport Continuous Mode) Pre-shooting Cache When pre-shooting cache is set to On, shooting starts when the shutter-release button is pressed down halfway for 0.5 seconds or more, and images that were shot just before the shutter-release button is pressed down fully can be saved as part of the continuously shot frames.
Page 78: Setting The Exposure For Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes)
Setting the Exposure for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes) A, B, C, D Modes By rotating the mode dial, you can shoot pictures in the following four exposure modes: A (programmed auto), B (shutter-priority auto), C (aperture-priority auto), and D (manual). In addition to allowing you to set the shutter speed and aperture yourself, these modes offer control over a variety of advanced settings such as changing the ISO sensitivity and white balance in the shooting menu (A73).
Page 79 Shutter Speed and Aperture The same exposure can be achieved with different combinations of shutter speed and aperture, allowing you to freeze or blur motion and control depth of field. The following figure shows how shutter speed and aperture affect exposure. When the ISO sensitivity setting (A84) is changed, the range of shutter speeds and aperture values at which the correct exposure can be obtained also changes.
Page 80: A (Programmed Auto) Mode
Setting the Exposure for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes) A (Programmed Auto) Mode Shoot pictures with shutter speed and aperture value set automatically by the camera. Rotate the mode dial to A. Frame the subject and shoot. • At the default setting, the camera automatically selects the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject closest to the camera.
Page 81: B (Shutter-Priority Auto) Mode
B (Shutter-Priority Auto) Mode Set the shutter speed and shoot pictures. Rotate the mode dial to B. Rotate the command dial to choose the shutter speed value between 1/2000 second and eight seconds. Focus and shoot. • At the default setting, the camera automatically selects the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject closest to the camera.
Page 82: C (Aperture-Priority Auto) Mode
Setting the Exposure for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes) C (Aperture-Priority Auto) Mode Set the aperture value and shoot pictures. Rotate the mode dial to C. Rotate the command dial to choose the aperture value (f/-number). • When the camera is zoomed all the way out, aperture can be set to values between f/2.8 and f/8.0;...
Page 83: D (Manual) Mode
D (Manual) Mode Set the shutter speed and aperture value, and shoot pictures. Rotate the mode dial to D. Press the multi selector K to activate the shutter speed setting. • The active setting switches between shutter speed and aperture each time the multi selector K is pressed. •...
Page 84: Focus And Shoot
Setting the Exposure for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes) Rotate the command dial to choose an aperture value. • Repeat steps 2 to 5 to modify shutter speed and aperture settings until the desired exposure is achieved. Focus and shoot. •...
Page 85: Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes)
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes) While shooting in A, B, C, D and M (A98), the shooting menu contains the following options. Image quality Choose the image quality (compression ratio) of recorded pictures. This can also be set in the menus of another shooting mode. Image size Choose the image size of recorded pictures.
Page 86: Displaying The Shooting Menu
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes) Save user settings Save the current edited settings into the mode dial M. Reset user settings Reset the saved settings in M back to the default settings. Displaying the Shooting Menu Choose A (Programmed auto), B (Shutter-priority auto), C (Aperture-priority auto), D (Manual) or M (User settings) by rotating the mode dial.
Page 87: Image Quality
q Image Quality Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A74) M Image quality Choose the amount of compression applied to pictures. Lower compression ratios result in higher quality pictures, but also larger file sizes, limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded.
Page 88: Image Size
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes) r Image Size Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A74) M Image size Choose the size of pictures in pixels for recording. Pictures shot at smaller sizes require less memory, making them suited to distribution by e-mail or the web.
Page 89: Number Of Exposures Remaining
Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card, at each combination of Image size (A76) and Image quality (A75) settings. Note that the number of images that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the image (due to JPEG compression).
Page 90 Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes) 1 If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures remaining display shows “9999”. 2 Print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi. Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.).
Page 91: Optimize Image
F Optimize Image Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A74) M Optimize image Change the settings for optimizing images according to the shooting scene or your preferences. Contrast, saturation, sharpening, and other settings can be adjusted in detail.
Page 92: Customizing Image Enhancement Options: Custom
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes) Customizing Image Enhancement Options: Custom Select Custom to make separate adjustments to the following options. Contrast Control contrast. Lower settings prevent loss of detail in highlights under harsh lighting or in direct sunlight. Higher settings preserve detail in misty landscapes and other low-contrast subjects.
Page 93 Shooting in Black-and-White When Black-and-white is selected, the options described below are available. • Choose Standard to shoot in basic black-and-white. • Choose Custom to manually adjust Contrast, Image sharpening, and Monochrome filter effects. • When the B&W + color option is enabled (w), one black-and-white picture and the same picture in full color are recorded simultaneously.
Page 94: B White Balance
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes) B White Balance Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A74) M White balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting.
Page 95: Preset Manual
Preset Manual Preset manual is used under unusual lighting conditions or when the desired effect has not been achieved with white balance settings like Auto and Incandescent (for example, to make images shot under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light).
Page 96: E Iso Sensitivity
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes) E ISO Sensitivity Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A74) M ISO sensitivity Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure.
Page 97: G Metering
G Metering Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A74) M Metering The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as Metering. Choose how the camera meters exposure. Matrix (default setting) Camera sets exposure for entire frame.
Page 98: C Continuous
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes) C Continuous Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A74) M Continuous Change settings for Continuous (continuous shooting) and BSS (Best Shot Selector), etc.
Page 99: Interval Timer Shooting
Notes on Continuous Shooting • When Continuous H, Continuous L, BSS or Multi-shot 16 is selected, the flash will be set to off. Focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series. •...
Page 100 • To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use the AC Adapter EH-62A (available separately from Nikon). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
Page 101: H Auto Bracketing
H Auto Bracketing Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A74) M Auto bracketing The camera automatically varies exposure slightly over a burst of pictures. Use in situations where it is difficult to perform exposure compensation (A41). ±0.3 Camera varies exposure by 0 EV, +0.3 EV, and –0.3 EV over next three shots.
Page 102: G Af-Area Mode
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes) G AF-Area Mode Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A74) M AF area mode Choose how the focus area is determined for autofocus. When digital zoom is in effect, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area regardless of the applied AF area mode option.
Page 103: Shooting With Face Priority
Center Camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Center focus area is always used. More Information • See “Autofocus” (A31) for more information. • See “Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously” (A96) for more information. Shooting with Face Priority The camera automatically detects and focuses on a face.
Page 104: Press The Shutter-Release Button Halfway
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes) Press the shutter-release button halfway. • The camera focuses on the face framed by the double border. The double border will glow green and focus will be locked. • When the camera is unable to focus on a face, the double border will blink.
Page 105: I Autofocus Mode
I Autofocus Mode Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A74) M Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses. Single AF (default setting) Camera focuses when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Full-time AF Camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed down halfway.
Page 106: M Noise Reduction
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes) M Noise Reduction Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A74) M Noise reduction At slow shutter speeds, pictures may be affected by “noise” in the form of randomly- spaced, brightly-colored dots concentrated in dark parts of the image.
Page 107: Active D-Lighting
J Active D-Lighting Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A74) M Active D-Lighting “Active D-Lighting” preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. The image taken will reproduce the contrast effect that is seen with the naked eye.
Page 108: Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously
Shooting Options: Shooting Menu (A, B, C, D Modes) Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously Certain settings in the shooting menu cannot be used with other functions. Restricted function Flash mode Focus mode (A38) Continuous (A86) Auto bracketing (A89) Image quality/ Continuous Image size (A86)
Page 109 Restricted function Setting Continuous/Auto Optimize image bracketing (A79) Noise reduction (A94) Distortion control (A94) AF area mode Digital zoom (A164) Focus mode (A38) Noise reduction Continuous (A86)/Auto bracketing (A89)/ Distortion control (A94) Distortion control Continuous (A86) Active D-Lighting ISO sensitivity (A84) Date imprint Continuous...
Page 110: Using M (User Setting Mode)
Using M (User Setting Mode) Settings that are frequently used for A, B, C and D shooting modes can be saved in mode dial M. Rotating the mode dial to M enables you to shoot using the saved settings. The following settings can be saved in M. Basic Settings Shooting modes A/B/C/D (A66)
Page 111: Save The Settings In M
Save the Settings in M Rotate the mode dial to the desired exposure mode. • Rotate to A, B, C or D. • Settings can be saved even if rotated to M (the default settings of shooting mode A are saved when the camera is first purchased).
Page 112: Resetting Saved Settings
Using M (User Setting Mode) Resetting Saved Settings The saved setting will revert back to the default setting of shooting mode A. Choose Reset user settings in the shooting menu screen and press the k button. Choose Yes and press the k button. •...
Page 113: More On Playback
More on Playback Operations in Full-Frame Playback In shooting mode, press the c (playback) button to enter playback mode and play back the images that have been shot (A32). In full-frame playback, the following operations are available. Choose pictures Thumbnail display/ Calendar display Playback zoom Hide or show photo...
Page 114: Viewing Continuously Shot Pictures (Pictures In A Sequence)
Operations in Full-Frame Playback Viewing Continuously Shot Pictures (Pictures in a sequence) Pictures that were shot continuously in the following modes are saved as a “sequence” for each shooting. • Continuous H or Continuous L for the Continuous (A86) • Auto bracketing (A89) •...
Page 115: Deleting Pictures In A Sequence
Note on Sequence Sequence display is not possible for pictures shot continuously using cameras other than COOLPIX P100. Playback Menu Options Available with Sequence When the d button is pressed while the key picture of a sequence is displayed, the following menu operations are available for the pictures in the selected sequence.
Page 116: Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A32, 101) to display pictures as thumbnail images in thumbnail playback mode. The following operations can be performed in thumbnail playback. Choose pictures Increase the number of thumbnails displayed/Calendar display...
Page 117: Calendar Display
Icons on the Thumbnails When pictures marked using Print set (A108) or Protect (A113) are selected, the icons shown at right are displayed. When Sequence (A102) is selected in thumbnail playback mode, the icons shown on the right are displayed. Movies are displayed as film frames.
Page 118: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Rotating the zoom control to g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A32) zooms in on the current picture, enlarging and displaying the center of the picture on the monitor. • The guide at lower right shows which portion is enlarged. The following operations can be performed while pictures are zoomed in.
Page 119: Playback Options: Playback Menu
Playback Options: Playback Menu The following options are available in playback menu. Quick retouch Easily create retouched images in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. D-Lighting Enhance brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures. Skin softening Make the subject’s skin appear smoother. Print set Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each.
Page 120: Print Set: Setting The Pictures And Number Of Copies To Print
Playback Options: Playback Menu a Print Set: Setting the Pictures and Number of Copies to Print Press the d button M c (Playback menu) (A107) M a Print set If you choose to use one of the following methods to print pictures that are recorded on a memory card, the pictures to print and the number of copies can be set in advance on the memory card.
Page 121: Date Imprint
Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and photo information. • Choose Date and press the k button to print the date of recording on all pictures in the print order. • Choose Info and press the k button to print shooting information (shutter speed and aperture) on all pictures in the print order.
Page 122: Slide Show
Playback Options: Playback Menu b Slide Show Press the d button M c (Playback menu) (A107) M b Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show. Use the multi selector to choose Start and press the k button.
Page 123: Delete: Deleting Multiple Pictures
c Delete: Deleting Multiple Pictures Press the d button M c (Playback menu) (A107) M c Delete Delete a picture. Multiple pictures can also be deleted. Erase selected images In the picture selection screen, choose the pictures for deletion. See "Selecting Pictures"...
Page 124: Selecting Pictures
Playback Options: Playback Menu Selecting Pictures The picture selection screen, as shown at right, will be displayed with the following menus: • Playback menu: Quick retouch* (A120) , • Setup menu: * These menus will be displayed if menu items are selected when the playback menu has been displayed from a mode other than playback mode (A13).
Page 125: Protect
Press H or I to select ON or OFF (or the number of copies). • When ON is selected, a check mark is displayed in the current picture. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures. Press the k button to apply picture selection. •...
Page 126: Rotate Image
Playback Options: Playback Menu f Rotate Image Press the d button M c (Playback menu) (A107) M f Rotate image Change the orientation of pictures played back in the camera’s monitor after shooting. Pictures can be rotated 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. Pictures that were recorded in the portrait (vertical) orientation can be rotated up to 180°...
Page 127: Copy: Copying Between The Internal Memory And Memory Card
h Copy: Copying Between the Internal Memory and Memory Card Press the d button M c (Playback menu) (A107) M h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. Use the multi selector to select an option from the copy screen and press the k button.
Page 128: C Sequence Display Options
Playback Options: Playback Menu Memory contains no images. Message If there are no pictures stored on the memory card when playback mode is applied, the message, Memory contains no images., will be displayed. Press the d button to display the copy option screen, and copy the pictures stored in the camera’s internal memory to the memory card.
Page 129: Voice Memos: Recording And Playback
• Voice memos cannot be recorded for a picture that already has a voice memo attached on it. The current voice memo must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded. • Voice memos cannot be attached to images taken with cameras other than COOLPIX P100. More Information See “File and Folder Names”...
Page 130: Editing Pictures
• This camera's editing functions cannot be used for pictures taken with cameras other than COOLPIX P100. • If a copy created using this camera is viewed on cameras other than COOLPIX P100, the picture may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer.
Page 131 Restrictions on Picture Editing The following limitations apply when editing pictures that were created by editing. Copies Created By: Quick retouch Skin softening, small picture, or crop can be used. D-Lighting Quick retouch and D-Lighting cannot be used together. Skin softening Quick retouch, D-Lighting, small picture, or crop can be used.
Page 132: Editing Pictures
Editing Pictures k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Easily create retouched images in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. Retouched copies are stored as separate files. Choose the desired picture from full-frame (A32) or thumbnail (A104) playback mode and press the d button.
Page 133: I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness And Contrast
I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files. Choose the desired picture from full-frame (A32) or thumbnail (A104) playback mode and press the d button.
Page 134: Skin Softening: Making Skin Appear Smoother
Editing Pictures e Skin Softening: Making Skin Appear Smoother Skin softening can be applied to faces that are detected in pictures already taken, to make skin appear smoother. Pictures edited with this function are stored as separate files. Choose the desired picture from full-frame (A32) or thumbnail (A104) playback mode and press the d button.
Page 135 Confirm the results. • Up to 12 faces, in order of proximity to the center of the frame, can be enhanced. • When multiple faces are edited using skin softening, use the multi selector J and K to switch the face that is displayed.
Page 136: Small Picture: Resizing Pictures
Editing Pictures g Small Picture: Resizing Pictures Create a small copy of the current picture. Suitable for displaying on web pages or sending as e-mail attachments. The available size is l 640×480, m 320×240 or n 160×120. Small copies are stored as separate files with a compression ratio of 1:16.
Page 137: Black Border: Adding A Black Border To A Picture
j Black Border: Adding a Black Border to a Picture This function creates copies with Thin, Medium, or Broad black lines, along borders of pictures. The created picture is stored as a separate file. Choose the desired picture from full-frame (A32) or thumbnail (A104) playback mode and press the d button.
Page 138: Crop: Cutting Out Part Of A Picture
Editing Pictures a Crop: Cutting Out Part of a Picture Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom (A106) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. Enlarge the desired picture during full-frame display (A32) by rotating the zoom control to the g (i) direction.
Page 139: Movie Recording And Playback
Movie Recording and Playback Recording Movies You can shoot high-definition movies with sound. • Regardless of the remaining memory on the memory card, the maximum length for a single movie is 29 minutes. Turn on the camera and display the shooting screen.
Page 140: Notes On Movie Recording
Recording Movies Notes on Movie Recording • When recording a movie onto a memory card, a memory card with an SD speed class of Class 6 or higher is recommended (A180). If the transfer speed of the card is slow, the movie recording may end unexpectedly.
Page 141 Functions Available in Movie Recording • Movies are recorded with the same hue adjustment as A (auto mode) in any shooting mode (A42). Settings such as the hue adjustment in scene mode and Optimize image or White balance in the shooting menu (A73) are not applied to movies. •...
Page 142: Recording Slow Motion Movies Or Fast Motion Movies (Hs Movie)
Recording Movies Recording Slow Motion Movies or Fast Motion Movies (HS Movie) After the movie mode switch is rotated to HS and movie recording is started, when the k button is pressed during recording, the mode switches to high speed (HS) recording (HS movie recording).
Page 143 Notes on HS Movie • Sound is not recorded for the section shot for slow motion or speeded up playback. • The vibration reduction function is not available during movie recording while the movie mode switch is rotated to HS. The zoom position, focus, exposure and white balance are fixed when the b (movie-record) button is pressed to start movie recording.
Page 144: Movie Menu
Recording Movies Movie Menu The options below can be set in the movie menu. Movie options Options can be selected for the movie that is shot when the movie mode switch is rotated to HD. HS movie options Options can be selected for the movie that is shot when the movie mode switch is rotated to HS.
Page 145: D Movie Options
D Movie Options Press d button M D (Movie menu) (A132) M Movie options Options can be selected for the movie that is shot when the movie mode switch is rotated to HD. The higher the resolution and bitrate, the higher the picture quality; but the file size also becomes larger.
Page 146: D Hs Movie Options
Recording Movies D HS Movie Options Press d button M D (Movie menu) (A132) M HS movie options Options can be selected for the movie that is shot when the movie mode switch is rotated to HS. Option 240 fps (default setting) 120 fps 60 fps...
Page 147: I Autofocus Mode
Maximum Movie Length Option U HD 1080pP(1920×1080) (default setting) V HD 1080p (1920×1080) x HD 720p (1280×720) y VGA (640×480) z QVGA (320×240) All figures are approximate. The maximum recording time may vary by make of memory card and the bitrates at which the movie was recorded.
Page 148: Electronic Vr
Recording Movies w Electronic VR Press d button M D (Movie menu) (A132) M Electronic VR Enable or disable electronic VR when recording movies with the movie mode switch rotated to HD. Option (default setting) When the electronic VR is set to On, R is displayed on the screen when movie recording starts (A8).
Page 149: Movie Playback
Select Yes and press the k button to delete the movie, or select No to exit without deleting the movie. Note on Movie Playback Movies recorded with cameras other than COOLPIX P100 cannot be played back. Description Rewind the movie by one frame. Rewind continues while the k button is pressed.*...
Page 150: Connecting To Televisions, Computers And Printers
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television to play back pictures on the television. If your television is equipped with an HDMI connector, you can connect it to the camera with an HDMI cable to enjoy recorded movies in the high-definition quality. Turn off the camera.
Page 151 Tune the television to the video channel. • See the documentation provided with your television for details. Hold down the c button to turn on the camera. • The camera enters playback mode, and pictures recorded to the internal memory, or memory card, will be displayed on the television.
Page 152: Connecting To A Computer
• If the AC Adapter EH-62A (available separately) is used, COOLPIX P100 can be powered from an electrical outlet. Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter as they may cause the camera...
Page 153: Transferring Pictures From A Camera To A Computer
Transferring Pictures from a Camera to a Computer Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer was installed. Be sure that the camera is off. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable. • The camera turns on automatically and the power-on lamp glows or blinks (A145).
Page 154 OK. • Mac OS X Nikon Transfer will start automatically when the camera is connected if Yes was selected in the Auto-Launch setting dialog when Nikon Transfer was first installed. • When the level of the battery in the camera is low, the computer may not recognize the camera and it may not be possible to transfer pictures.
Page 155: Disconnecting The Camera
At the Nikon Transfer default settings, ViewNX starts automatically when transfer is complete and transferred pictures can be viewed. For more information on using Nikon Transfer or ViewNX, refer to the help information contained in Nikon Transfer or ViewNX (A144).
Page 156 Open Applications and double-click Nikon Software>Nikon Transfer>Nikon Transfer (or Nikon Software>ViewNX>ViewNX). Clicking the Nikon Transfer or ViewNX icon on the Dock will also start Nikon Transfer or ViewNX. Viewing Nikon Transfer and ViewNX Help Information For more information on Nikon Transfer or ViewNX, start Nikon Transfer or ViewNX and select Nikon Transfer Help or ViewNX Help from the Help menu.
Page 157: Charging While Connecting To A Computer
• When the camera is connected to a computer, an application installed on the computer, such as Nikon Transfer, may start. If the camera was connected to the computer for the sole purpose of charging the battery, exit the application.
Page 158: Connecting To A Printer
• When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly. • The AC Adapter EH-62A (available separately from Nikon) can be used to power the camera using an electrical outlet. Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
Page 159: Connecting The Camera And Printer
Connecting the Camera and Printer Turn off the camera. Turn on the printer. • Check printer settings. Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. The camera turns on automatically. • When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen (1) will be displayed in the camera monitor.
Page 160: Printing Pictures One At A Time
Connecting to a Printer More Information See “Printing Images of Size 1:1” (A78) for more information. Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A147), print pictures by following the procedure below. Use the multi selector to choose the picture to be printed and press the k button.
Page 161: Printing Multiple Pictures
Choose the desired paper size and press the k button. • To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. Choose Start print and press the k button. Printing starts. • Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete.
Page 162 Connecting to a Printer Choose the desired paper size and press the k button. • To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press the k button. Print selection Choose the pictures (up to a maximum of 99) and number of copies (up to nine per picture).
Page 163: Paper Size
Print all images All pictures stored in the internal memory, or on the memory card, are printed one at a time. • The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose Start print and press the k button. •...
Page 164: Basic Camera Setup
Basic Camera Setup Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. Welcome screen Choose whether or not to display the welcome screen on the monitor when the camera is turned on. Date Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. Monitor settings Adjust post-shooting image review and monitor brightness settings.
Page 165: Displaying The Setup Menu
Reset file numbering Reset the file numbering. Firmware version Display camera firmware version. Displaying the Setup Menu Switch to the z tab in the menu screen. Press the d button to display the menu screen. Press J on the multi selector. •...
Page 166: Welcome Screen
Setup Menu c Welcome Screen Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A153) M Welcome screen Choose whether or not to display the welcome screen on the monitor when the camera is turned on. None (default setting) Displays the shooting or playback screen without displaying the welcome screen. COOLPIX Displays the welcome screen before displaying the shooting or playback screen.
Page 167: Date
d Date Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A153) M Date Set the camera’s internal clock. Date Set camera clock to the current date and time. Use the multi selector to set the date and time. • Highlight an item (day, month, year, hour, minute, and the order in which day, month, and year are displayed): Press J or K.
Page 168: Time Zone
Setup Menu Press K. • The time zone selection screen is displayed. Press J or K to choose the travel destination time zone. • When using the camera in an area where daylight saving time is in effect, press H to set the clock to daylight saving time.
Page 169 Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock using Date. UTC +/- Location Midway, Samoa Hawaii, Tahiti Alaska, Anchorage PST (PDT): Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver MST (MDT): Denver, Phoenix CST (CDT): Chicago, Houston, Mexico City EST (EDT): New York,...
Page 170: Monitor Settings
Setup Menu e Monitor Settings Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A153) M Monitor settings Change the settings for the options below. Image review On (default setting): Picture is automatically displayed in the monitor immediately Off: Picture is not displayed after it is taken. Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness.
Page 171: Date Imprint
f Date Imprint Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A153) M Date imprint The shooting date and time can be imprinted in pictures at the time of shooting. This information can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of date and time (A109).
Page 172: Vibration Reduction
Setup Menu g Vibration Reduction Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A153) M Vibration reduction Specify the vibration reduction setting for taking still pictures. Correct blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds.
Page 173 Notes on Vibration Reduction • It may take a few seconds to activate vibration reduction after the power is turned on or the camera enters shooting mode from playback mode. Wait until the display stabilizes before shooting. • Due to characteristics of the vibration reduction function, images displayed in the camera’s monitor immediately after shooting may appear blurry.
Page 174: U Motion Detection
Setup Menu U Motion Detection Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A153) M Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of camera shake and subject movement when shooting still pictures. Auto When the camera detects the movement of the subject or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity is raised and the shutter speed is increased to reduce their effects.
Page 175: Af Assist
h AF Assist Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A153) M AF assist Enable or disable the AF-assist illumination that assists the auto focus when the lighting is poor. Auto (default setting) AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit.
Page 176: Digital Zoom
Setup Menu u Digital Zoom Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A153) M Digital zoom Enable or disable digital zoom. On (default setting) When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, rotating and holding the zoom control at g (i) triggers digital zoom (A29). Crop Limit zoom magnification up to the position of V (except when shooting a movie).
Page 177: Sound Settings
i Sound Settings Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A153) M Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings. Button sound Turn button sound On (default setting) or Off. A beep will sound once when the settings are completed successfully, twice when the camera focuses on the subject, and three times when an error is detected.
Page 178: L/M Format Memory/Format Card
Setup Menu l/m Format Memory/Format Card Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A153) M Format memory/Format card Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the Internal Memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera.
Page 179: Language
n Language Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A153) M Language Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Danish German (default setting) Spanish Greek French Indonesian Italian Hungarian Dutch Norwegian H TV Settings Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A153) M TV settings Select the settings necessary for connecting to a television.
Page 180: Charge By Computer
Setup Menu V Charge by Computer Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A153) M Charge by computer Choose whether or not the battery inserted in the camera is charged when the camera is connected to a computer via USB cable (A145). Auto (default setting) When the camera is connected to a computer that is running, the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer.
Page 181: Blink Warning
d Blink Warning Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A153) M Blink warning Choose whether or not blinking eyes are detected when using face priority (A91) in the following shooting modes. • Scene auto selector mode (A43) • Portrait (A46) or Night portrait (A47) scene modes •...
Page 182 Setup Menu Operating the Did someone blink? Screen The following operations can be performed when the Did someone blink? screen is displayed. If no operations are performed for a few seconds, the screen automatically returns to the shooting mode screen. Zoom in to the face for which blinking was detected...
Page 183: Reset All
p Reset All Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A153) M Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera settings will be restored to the following default values. Pop-up Menu Option Flash mode (A34) Self-timer (A37) Focus mode (A38) Exposure compensation (A41) Shooting in the Scene Mode Option...
Page 184 Setup Menu Movie Menu Option Movie options (A133) HS movie options (A134) Autofocus mode (A135) Electronic VR (A136) Wind noise reduction (A136) Shooting Menu Option Image quality (A75) Image size (A76) Optimize image (A79) Custom in Optimize image (A80) Custom of Black-and-white in Optimize image (A81) White balance (A82) ISO sensitivity (A84)
Page 185 Setup Menu Option Welcome screen (A154) Image review (A158) Brightness (A158) Date imprint (A159) Vibration reduction (A160) Motion detection (A162) AF assist (A163) Red-eye reduction (A163) Digital zoom (A164) Button sound (A165) Shutter sound (A165) Auto off (A165) HDMI (A167) Charge by computer (A168) Blink warning (A169) Others...
Page 186: P Reset File Numbering
Insert a new memory card, or format the internal memory/memory card (A166). r Firmware Version Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A153) M Firmware version Displays the current camera firmware version. COOLPIX P100 Ver.X.X Back...
Page 187: Caring For The Camera
Caring for the Camera Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.
Page 188: The Battery
• Charge the battery in an indoor environment that is between 5 and 35 °C (41 to 95 °F). • When charging the battery by connecting the COOLPIX P100 to the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/ EH-68P (AR) or to a computer, the chargeable capacity may decrease when the battery temperature is between 45 to 60 °C (113 to 140 °F).
Page 189: Cleaning
Cleaning 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 Lens/ is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove electronic fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the viewfinder...
Page 190: Storage
• Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting. • The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon-authorized service representative.
Page 191: Technical Notes And Index
Technical Notes and Index Optional Accessories Rechargeable Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 battery Charging AC Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH-68P (AR) Adapter Battery charger Battery Charger MH-61 AC Adapter EH-62A (connect as shown) AC adapter Before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, fully insert the cord of the AC adapter into the slot in the battery chamber.
Page 192: Approved Memory Cards
Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. All cards of the designated make and capacity can be used, regardless of speed. SanDisk 2 GB TOSHIBA 2 GB Panasonic 2 GB...
Page 193: File And Folder Names
• A folder for storing files will be automatically created using the following naming convention: 'Folder number + NIKON' (e.g., '100NIKON'). If there are 200 files in the folder, a new folder will be created. (For example, the folder name following '100NIKON' will be '101NIKON'.
Page 194 File and Folder Names • When image files or voice files are copied to or from the internal memory or memory card (A115), the file naming conventions are as follows: - Files copied using Selected images are copied to the current folder (or to the folder used for subsequent pictures), where they are assigned file numbers in ascending order following the largest file number in memory.
Page 195: Error Messages
Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display Description Clock not set. (blinks) Battery is running low. Prepare to charge or change battery. 16, 18 Battery exhausted.
Page 196 Error Messages Display Card is not formatted. Format card? Out of memory. Image cannot be saved. A blink was detected in the picture just taken. Image cannot be modified. Description All data stored on the memory card will be deleted when formatted.
Page 197 Memory contains no internal memory or images. memory card. File contains no image data. File not created with COOLPIX P100. This file cannot be played back. The picture cannot be played back in a slide show. All images in the All images are hidden.
Page 198 Remove lens cap if it is still attached, and turn the camera off and then on Lens error again. If the error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Error occurred during communication with Turn off camera and reconnect cable.
Page 199 Display Description Ink cartridge is empty. Printer error: out of ink An error caused by the image file has Printer error: file corrupt occurred. * See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information. Error Messages Solution Replace ink, select Resume and press the k button to resume printing.
Page 200: 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. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Display, Settings and Power Supply Problem •...
Page 201 Problem • Still pictures recorded before the clock was set (when the “Date not set” indicator blinks during shooting) will have a Date and time of time stamp of “00/00/0000 00:00”; movie recordings will recording are not have a time stamp of “01/01/10 00:00. ” Set the correct correct.
Page 202 In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred.
Page 203 Problem • Off is selected for Digital zoom in the setup menu. • Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations. - When focus mode is set to E (manual focus) - When Portrait, Night portrait, Night landscape, Fireworks show or Backlit scene HDR is selected for Digital zoom scene mode cannot be used.
Page 204 Troubleshooting Problem • Flash is set to W (off ). • Built-in flash window is blocked. Pictures are too • Subject is beyond flash range. dark • Adjust exposure compensation. (underexposed). • Raise the ISO sensitivity. • Subject is backlit. Raise the built-in flash, set Backlight of the scene mode or set the flash mode to X (fill flash).
Page 205 File cannot be • Interval timer shooting in progress. played back. • Movies recorded with cameras other than COOLPIX P100 cannot be played back. • Pictures shot continuously with cameras other than Cannot play a COOLPIX P100 cannot be played as a sequence.
Page 206 Troubleshooting Problem The PictBridge With some PictBridge-compatible printers, the PictBridge screen is not startup screen may not be displayed and it may be unable to displayed when print pictures when Auto is selected for the Charge by the camera is computer option in the setup menu.
Page 207: Specifications
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX P100 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 10.3 million Image sensor 1/2.3-in. CMOS; approx. 10.6 million total pixels Lens 26× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens 4.6-120mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 26-678mm lens in...
Page 208 Specifications Image size (pixels) ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) Exposure Metering Exposure control Range (A Auto mode) Shutter Speed Aperture Range Self-timer Built-in flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto) Flash control Interface Data transfer protocol Video output I/O terminal Supported languages •...
Page 209 EH-68P: Approx. 60 g (2.1 oz) Weight EH-68P (AR): 65 g (2.3 oz) Specifications • 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. Specifications...
Page 210: Supported Standards
Exif-compliant printers. • PictBridge: A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and printer industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without connecting the camera to a computer.
Page 211: Index
Index Symbols R 54 C Aperture-priority mode 66, 70 k (apply selection) button 12 A Auto mode 26 l Delete button 32, 33, 117, 137 s (display) button 15 o Exposure compensation 41 X Flash mode 35 X Flash pop-up button 35 p Focus mode 39 j Help 14 D Manual mode 66, 71...
Page 212 Index Distortion control 94 D-Lighting 121 DPOF printing 151 DSCN 181 Dusk/dawn i 48 Electronic viewfinder 14 Electronic VR 136 Exposure compensation 41 Exposure mode 66 Extension 181 Eyelet for camera strap 7 Face priority 90 File name 181 Fill flash 34 Fireworks show m 51 Firmware version 174 Fixed range auto 84...
Page 213 Night portrait e 47 Nikon Transfer 141 Noise reduction 94 Number of exposures remaining 26, 77 Off 34 Optical zoom 29 Optimize Image 79 Optional accessories 179 Panorama assist p 52, 53 Paper size 148, 149 Party/indoor f 47 PictBridge 146, 198...
Page 214 Index Vari-angle monitor 6 Vibration reduction 160 Video output 167 Voice memo 117 Volume 137 Welcome screen 154 White balance 82 Wide 29 Wind Noise Reduction 136 Zoom 29 Zoom control 29...
Page 216 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. Printed in Japan FX0B02(11) 6MM74911-02 © 2010 Nikon Corporation...

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Nikon COOLPIX P100 User Manual

Introduction

First Steps

Basic Photography and Playback: a (Auto) Mode

Focus Indicator 30

Focus Area 30

Table of Contents

More on Shooting

Noise Reduction 94

Nikon Transfer 141

Power Switch/Power-On Lamp 18, 21

Power Connector Cover 4, 179

More on Playback

Editing Pictures

Movie Recording and Playback

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

Table of Contents

Panorama Assist P 52, 53

Basic Camera Setup

Caring for the Camera

Technical Notes and Index

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