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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual...
  • Page 3 Introduction Parts of the Camera and Main Functions The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Technical Notes and Index...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Read This First Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX P340 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Avii-ix) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    “Parts of the Camera and Main Functions” (A1). Downloading the “Reference Manual” Refer to the Reference Manual (PDF format) for more detailed information. The Reference Manual can be downloaded from the Nikon website. http://nikonimglib.com/manual/ The Reference Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader, available for free download from the Adobe website.

  • Page 6: 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 7 • 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 8 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 9: 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 10 To avoid Using a power supply other than damage to the product, be sure to those provided or sold by Nikon could remove the battery when no result in damage or malfunction. charge remains. • Discontinue use immediately...
  • Page 11 Turn the power off while inside the and output jacks, use only the cables airplane during take off or landing. provided or sold by Nikon for the Do not use wireless network functions purpose, to maintain compliance with while in the air.

  • Page 12: Notices

    15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are modifications made to this device designed to provide reasonable that are not expressly approved by protection against harmful Nikon Corporation may void the interference in a residential user’s authority to operate the installation. This equipment equipment.
  • Page 13 State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES Wash hands after handling. ACCORDING TO THE Nikon Inc., INSTRUCTIONS. 1300 Walt Whitman Road, This symbol indicates that Melville, New York 11747-3064 electrical and electronic...

  • Page 14: Wi-Fi (Wireless Lan Network)

    EU or EFTA can be used anywhere within the EU and EFTA). Nikon does not accept liability for use in other countries. Users who are unsure as to the original country of sale should consult with their local Nikon service center or Nikon-authorized service representative.
  • Page 15 SAR test report that was uploaded to FCC website. Declaration of Conformity (Europe) Hereby, Nikon Corporation, declares that COOLPIX P340 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/ EC. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://imaging.nikon.com/support/pdf/DoC_P340.pdf.
  • Page 16 Precautions when Using Radio Transmissions Always keep in mind that radio transmission or reception of data is subject to interception by third parties. Note that Nikon is not responsible for data or information leaks that may occur during data transfer.

  • Page 17: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ........................ ii Read This First ..........................ii Confirming the Package Contents....................ii About This Manual ............................. iii Information and Precautions ....................... iv For Your Safety ........................vii WARNINGS ..............................vii Notices ............................x Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network)..................... xii Parts of the Camera and Main Functions............
  • Page 18 Tips and Notes ............................37 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)......... 44 A, B, C, D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting).......... 46 The Control Range of the Shutter Speed................... 50 i (User Settings) Mode ......................51 Saving Settings in i Mode (Save User Settings)..............52 Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector..........
  • Page 19 General Camera Setup................... 92 Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Setup Menu) ......92 Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function ............94 Functions That Can Be Performed Using Wi-Fi ............94 Take Photos ..............................94 View Photos..............................94 Installing the Software on the Smart Device ..............
  • Page 20 Printing Multiple Images ......................E19 Editing Movies ......................... E21 Extracting Only the Desired Portion of a Movie............E21 Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Image..............E22 The Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode)............E23 Image Quality ............................. E23 Image Size.............................
  • Page 21 Operating the Text Input Keyboard ..................E64 The Setup Menu ......................E65 Welcome Screen..........................E65 Time Zone and Date ........................E66 Monitor Settings..........................E68 Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Images)............E70 Vibration Reduction........................E71 Motion Detection..........................E72 AF Assist ..............................E72 Digital Zoom ............................
  • Page 22 Specifications ........................F16 Index............................F22 Refer to the Reference Manual for pages indicated with E.

  • Page 23: Parts Of The Camera And Main Functions

    Parts of the Camera and Main Functions The Camera Body Flash raised Lens cover closed Microphone (stereo) ....83, 86 Eyelet for camera strap...... 7 Zoom control........29 Flash ............54 f : wide-angle ......29 K (flash pop-up) control....54 g : telephoto......29 h : thumbnail playback..
  • Page 24 d (menu) button Monitor..........10 ........8, 66, 83, 90, 92 k (apply selection) button l (delete) button....33, 91 ............3, 5, 8 Rotary multi selector Battery-chamber/memory card (multi selector)*....3, 5, 53 slot cover........16, 20 c (playback) button....32 Power connector cover (for optional AC adapter) ..E87 b (e movie-record) button ..............86...

  • Page 25: Principle Functions Of The Controls

    Principle Functions of the Controls For Shooting Control Main Function Change the shooting mode. Mode dial Move toward g (i) (telephoto) to zoom in closer to the subject, and move toward f (h) (wide-angle) to zoom out and view a larger area.
  • Page 26 Control Main Function When pressed halfway (i.e., if you stop pressing when you feel resistance slightly): Set focus and exposure. 30, 31 When pressed all the way (i.e., if you press the button all the way down): Release the Shutter-release button shutter.

  • Page 27: For Playback

    For Playback Control Main Function • When the camera is turned off, press and hold this button to turn the camera on in playback mode. • Return to shooting mode. c (playback) button • Move toward g (i) to zoom in on the 81, 82 image, and move toward f (h) to display images as thumbnails or the...
  • Page 28 Control Main Function Display and hide the menu. 8, 83 d (menu) button Delete images. l (delete) button Shutter-release button Return to shooting mode. – b (e movie-record) button...

  • Page 29: Attaching The Camera Strap

    Attaching the Camera Strap * Pass the strap through either the left or right strap eyelet and attach the strap.

  • Page 30: Using Menus (The D Button)

    Using Menus (the d Button) Use the multi selector and k button to navigate the menus. Press the d button. • The menu that matches the status of the camera, such as shooting or playback menu, is displayed. Unavailable menu items are displayed in gray and cannot be selected. Shooting menu Image quality Image size...
  • Page 31 Switching Among Menu Tabs To display a different menu, such as the setup menu (A92), use the multi selector to switch to another tab. Tabs Shooting menu Set up Shooting menu Image quality Image quality Welcome screen Image size Image size Time zone and date Picture Control Picture Control...

  • Page 32: 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. In the default setting, 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 in Monitor settings (A92) is set to Auto info).
  • Page 33 Shooting mode......26, 27 Travel destination icon ....92 Flash mode ..........54 Eye-Fi communication indicator ........93, E80 Focus mode..........59 Built-in ND filter........67 Zoom indicator......29, 60 White balance........66 Focus indicator ........30 COOLPIX Picture Control ....66 Zoom memory ........68 Active D-Lighting........67 Movie options (normal speed movies)........90 Continuous shooting mode ..........43, 67...
  • Page 34 1/250 1/250 F5.6 F5.6 10m 0s 10m 0s 10m 0s 10m 0s 10m 0s 10m 0s 1/250 1/250 F5.6 F5.6 9999 9999 1/250 1/250 F5.6 F5.6 9999 9999 Focus area (target finding AF) Spot metering area......67 ............67, 71, 77 Center-weighted area......67 Focus area (center/manual) View/hide histograms ........36, 44, 67, 71, 80...
  • Page 35 For Playback Full-frame playback (A32) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 999/ 999 999/ 999 999/ 999 999/999 999/999 999/999 9999/9999 9999/9999 9999/9999 1m 0s 1m 0s 1m 0s 1m 0s 1m 0s 1m 0s 11 12 14 15 0112.JPG 0112.JPG 0112.JPG...
  • Page 36 Tone level information display (A32) 4/132 1/250 F5.6 Image quality/Image size ..... 66 Current image number/ total number of images Aperture value ........46 ISO sensitivity........67 Shutter speed........46 Exposure compensation value... 63 Shooting mode........27 White balance ........66 Tone level COOLPIX Picture Control....

  • Page 38: The Basics Of Shooting And Playback

    The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Battery Open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. Insert the battery. Battery latch • Push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1), and fully insert the battery (2). •...

  • Page 39: Removing The Battery

    Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off, and then open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Move the battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) to eject the battery (2). High Temperature Caution The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera.

  • Page 40: Preparation 2 Charge The Battery

    Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Prepare the included charging AC adapter. If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, attach the plug adapter to the plug on the charging AC adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.
  • Page 41 The charge lamp Description Flashes slowly The battery is charging. (green) When charging is complete, the charge lamp stops flashing green and turns off. About 1 hour and 50 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery. • The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).

  • Page 42: Preparation 3 Insert A Memory Card

    Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Turn off the camera and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Insert the memory card. Memory card slot • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place. Be Careful to Insert the Memory Card in Correct Direction Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera and...

  • Page 43: Removing Memory Cards

    Removing Memory Cards Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off, and then open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. Gently push the memory card into the camera (1) to partially eject the card (2). High Temperature Caution The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera.

  • Page 44: Step 1 Turn The Camera On

    Step 1 Turn the Camera On Press the power switch. • If you are turning the camera on for the first time, see “Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time” (A24). • The monitor turns on. • To turn the camera off, press the power switch again.
  • Page 45 The Auto Off Function Flashes No operations No operations performed performed 3 min 25m 0s 25m 0s 25m 0s 1/250 1/250 F5.6 F5.6 Camera enters Camera turns off. standby mode. • The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode is about 1 minute. The time can be changed using the Auto off setting in the setup menu (A92).

  • Page 46: Setting The Display Language, Date, And Time

    Setting 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. • If you exit without setting the date and time, O will flash when the shooting screen is displayed.
  • Page 47 Set the date and time, and press Date and time the k button. • Select a field: Press JK (changes between D, M, Y, h, and m). 15 05 2014 • Edit the date and time: Press HI. Date and time can also be changed by rotating the multi selector or command dial.

  • Page 48: Step 2 Select A Shooting Mode

    Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Rotate the mode dial to select a shooting mode. • A (auto) mode is used in this example. Rotate the mode dial to A. Notes About the Flash In situations where a flash is needed, such as in dark locations or when the subject is backlit, make sure to raise the flash (A54).

  • Page 49: Available Shooting Modes

    Available Shooting Modes A Auto mode (A35) Used for general shooting. y (Scene) mode (A36) Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select. When using scene auto selector, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame an image, making it even easier to take images using settings that suit the scene.

  • Page 50: Step 3 Frame A Picture

    Step 3 Frame a Picture 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. Frame the picture.

  • Page 51: Using The Zoom

    Using the Zoom Zoom out Zoom in When you move the zoom control, the zoom lens position changes. • To zoom in closer to the subject: Move toward g (telephoto) • To zoom out and view a larger area: Move toward f (wide-angle) •...

  • Page 52: Step 4 Focus And Shoot

    Step 4 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway. • When the subject is in focus, the focus area that includes the subject or focus indicator (A10) glows green (multiple focus areas can glow green). • When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed.
  • Page 53 The Shutter-release Button To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value), press the shutter-release button Press halfway lightly until you feel a slight resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Press the shutter-release button all the way to release the shutter and take an image.

  • Page 54: Step 5 Play Back Images

    Step 5 Play Back Images Press the c (playback) button. • If you press and hold down the c (playback) 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 55: Step 6 Delete Images

    Step 6 Delete Images Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. Use the multi selector HI to select the desired deletion method Delete and press the k button. Current image • To exit without deleting, press the d Erase selected images All images button.
  • Page 56 Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Use the multi selector J K to Erase selected images select an image to be deleted, and then use H to display S. • To undo the selection, press I to remove • Move the zoom control (A29) toward g Back (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f(h) to switch to thumbnail playback.

  • Page 57: Shooting Features

    Shooting Features A (Auto) Mode Used for general shooting. • The camera detects the main subject and focuses on it. If a human face is detected, the camera automatically sets focus priority on it. • See “Focusing” (A77) for more information. Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode •...

  • Page 58: 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. Scene menu Scene auto selector Portrait Landscape Sports Night portrait Party/indoor Beach Press the d button to display the scene menu and select one of the following scenes using the multi selector.

  • Page 59: Tips And Notes

    Tips and Notes x Scene auto selector • When you point the camera at the subject, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode from the list below and adjusts the shooting settings accordingly. Portrait (close-up image of one to two persons) Portrait (shooting an image of three or more persons or shooting a composition with a large background area) Landscape...
  • Page 60 c Landscape • From the screen displayed after Landscape is selected, select Noise reduction burst or Single shot. • Noise reduction burst: This enables you to shoot a sharp landscape with a minimum of noise. - Press the shutter-release button all the way to capture a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved.
  • Page 61 e Night portrait • From the screen displayed after Night portrait is selected, select Y Hand- held or Z Tripod. • One image is captured at a slow shutter speed. Compared to using Z Tripod, when Y Hand-held is selected, the camera sets a slightly faster shutter speed in accordance with the shooting conditions to prevent camera shake.
  • Page 62 k Close-up From the screen displayed after k Close-up is selected, select Noise reduction burst or Single shot. • Noise reduction burst: This enables you to shoot a sharp image with a minimum of noise. - Press the shutter-release button all the way to capture a series of images which are combined into a single image and saved.
  • Page 63 m Fireworks show • The shutter speed is fixed at about 4 seconds. n Black and white copy • Use together with D (macro close-up) focus mode (A59) when shooting subjects that are close to the camera. o Backlighting • From the screen displayed after o Backlighting is selected, HDR (high dynamic range) composition can be set.
  • Page 64 p Easy panorama • From the screen displayed after p Easy panorama is selected, select the shooting range from Normal (180°) (default setting) or Wide (360°). • The zoom position is fixed at wide-angle. • Press the shutter-release button all the way down, remove your finger from the button, and then slowly pan the camera horizontally.
  • Page 65 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 shutter is automatically released when a dog or cat face is detected (pet portrait auto release). •...

  • Page 66: Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

    Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Effects can be applied to images during shooting. Special effects Image quality Image size Special effects Special effects Soft Nostalgic sepia Nostalgic sepia Nostalgic sepia High-contrast monochrome High-contrast monochrome High-contrast monochrome Painting Painting Painting High key High key...
  • Page 67 Option Description Painting* Gives the image a painting-like appearance. High key Gives the entire image a bright tone. Low key Gives the entire image a dark tone. Keeps only a selected color and makes other colors black- and-white. • Select a color that you want to retain by using the control ring.

  • Page 68: A, B, C, D Modes (Setting The Exposure For Shooting)

    A, B, C, D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Images can be shot with greater control by setting the shooting menu (A66) items in addition to setting the shutter speed or aperture value manually according to shooting conditions and requirements. •...
  • Page 69 Exposure The procedure for shooting images at the desired brightness (exposure) by adjusting the shutter speed or aperture value is called “determine exposure.” The sense of dynamism and amount of background defocus in images to be shot vary depending on the combinations of shutter speed and aperture value even if the exposure is the same.
  • Page 70 A (Programmed auto) Use for automatic control of the exposure by the camera. • Different combinations of shutter speed and aperture value can be selected without changing the exposure by rotating the 25m 0s 25m 0s 25m 0s command dial (“flexible program”). While 1/250 1/250 1/250...
  • Page 71 Notes About Shooting • When zooming is performed after the exposure is set, exposure combinations or aperture value may be changed. • When the subject is too dark or too bright, it may not be possible to obtain the appropriate exposure. In such cases, the shutter speed indicator or aperture value indicator flashes when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway (except when the D mode is used).

  • Page 72: The Control Range Of The Shutter Speed

    The Control Range of the Shutter Speed The control range of the shutter speed differs depending on the aperture value or the ISO sensitivity setting. Additionally, the control range changes in the following continuous shooting settings. Setting Control range 1/2000 - 1 s (A, B, C modes) Auto Fixed range auto 1/2000 - 60 s (D mode)

  • Page 73: I (User Settings) Mode

    i (User Settings) Mode Setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting (User settings) can be saved in i. Shooting is possible in A (programmed auto), B (shutter-priority auto), C (aperture-priority auto) or D (manual). Rotate the mode dial to i to retrieve the settings saved in Save user settings.

  • Page 74: Saving Settings In I Mode (Save User Settings)

    Saving Settings in i Mode (Save User Settings) The frequently used settings for shooting can be changed and saved in i. Rotate the mode dial to the original shooting mode. • Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C or D (A46). The flexible program (when set to A), shutter speed (when set to B or D) or aperture value (when set to C or D) will also be saved.

  • Page 75: Functions That Can Be Set Using The Multi Selector

    Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector The functions that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below. A, B, C, D, i Function Flash mode (A54) Self-timer (A57) Smile timer (A58) – Focus mode (A59) Exposure compensation (A63) Availability depends on the setting.

  • Page 76: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash You can shoot images with a flash by raising the built-in flash. You can set the flash mode to match the shooting conditions. Lower the K (flash pop-up) control to raise the flash. • When the flash is lowered, flash operation is disabled and S is displayed.

  • Page 77: Available Flash Modes

    The Flash Lamp The status of the flash can be confirmed by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. • On: The flash fires when you press the shutter- release button all the way down. • Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot shoot images.
  • Page 78 The Flash Mode Setting • The available flash modes differ depending on the shooting mode. Flash mode U Auto – – – – Auto with red-eye – – – – reduction Red-eye reduction – Fill flash – – – – Standard flash –...

  • Page 79: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter about 10 seconds or 2 seconds after you press the shutter-release button. Set Vibration reduction (A92) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

  • Page 80: Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically (Smile Timer)

    Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically (Smile Timer) When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically without pressing the shutter-release button. • This function can be used when the shooting mode is A (auto), A, B, C, D or i, or Portrait or Night portrait scene mode.

  • Page 81: Using Focus Mode

    Using Focus Mode Set the focus mode according to the distance to the subject. Press the multi selector I (D). Select the desired focus mode and Autofocus press the k button. • If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
  • Page 82 Available Focus Modes Autofocus The camera automatically adjusts the focus according to the distance to the subject. Use when the distance from the subject to the lens is 30 cm (1 ft) or more, or 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) or more at the maximum telephoto zoom position.

  • Page 83: Taking Images With Manual Focus

    Taking Images with Manual Focus Available when the shooting mode is A, B, C, D or i, special effects mode or Sports scene mode. Press the multi selector Manual focus I (D), select E (manual focus), and then press the k button.
  • Page 84 E (Manual Focus) • The digits displayed for the gauge on the right of the monitor in step 2 serve as a guideline for the distance to a subject that is in focus when the gauge is near the center. •...

  • Page 85: Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

    Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust overall image brightness. Press the multi selector K (o). Select a compensation value and Exposure compensation press the k button. +2.0 +2.0 +2.0 • To brighten the image, set a positive (+) value. -0.3 -0.3 -0.3...

  • Page 86: Default Settings

    Default Settings The default settings for each shooting mode are described below. Flash Focus Exposure Self-timer Shooting mode mode mode compensation (A57) (A54) (A59) (A63) A (auto) u (special effects) A, B, C, D i (user settings) Scene x (scene auto selector) b (portrait) c (landscape)
  • Page 87 Flash Focus Exposure Self-timer Shooting mode mode mode compensation (A57) (A54) (A59) (A63) p (easy panorama) O (pet portrait) Smile timer can also be selected. E (manual focus) cannot be selected. The flash is fixed at W (off) when High ISO monochrome is selected. The setting cannot be changed.

  • Page 88: Functions That Can Be Set With The D Button (Shooting Menu)

    Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Shooting Menu) The settings listed below can be changed by pressing the d button during shooting. Shooting menu Image quality Image size Picture Control Custom Picture Control White balance 25m 0s 25m 0s 25m 0s Metering...
  • Page 89 Option Description Allows you to set the method that the camera uses Metering to measure the brightness of the subject. • Default setting: Matrix Allows you to select single or continuous shooting. Continuous • Default setting: Single Allows you to control the camera’s sensitivity to light. •...
  • Page 90 Option Description Allows you to combine two to three images and save them as a single image. Multiple • Default setting: exposure - Multiple exposure mode: Off - Auto gain: On Save user Allows you to save the current settings in mode dial i (A51).

  • Page 91: Functions That Can Be Set With The Control Ring

    Functions That Can Be Set with the Control Ring The following functions can be also set or adjusted by rotating the control ring. The functions that can be changed vary depending on the shooting mode. • The control ring cannot be used while recording movies. Function (Food) Standard...

  • Page 92: Using The Control Ring In A (Auto), A, B, C, D, I Modes

    Using the Control Ring in A (Auto), A, B, C, D, i Modes Rotate the control ring when the Control ring shooting screen is displayed. • The Standard setting for each shooting mode (A69) or the last used function is adjusted.

  • Page 93: Functions That Can Be Set With The Fn (Function) Button

    Functions That Can Be Set with the Fn (Function) Button The following functions can be also set by pressing the w (function) button instead of displaying the corresponding menu by pressing the d button. • This function can be used when the shooting mode is A, B, C, D or i. Image quality (A66) Continuous (A67) Image size (A66)

  • Page 94: Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

    Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some functions cannot be used with other menu settings. Restricted Setting Description function When B (infinity) is selected, the flash is not Focus mode (A59) available. When RAW (NRW) images are saved, red-eye reduction processing is not performed even if V (auto with red-eye reduction) is set Image quality (A66)
  • Page 95 Restricted Setting Description function • When Image quality is set to RAW (NRW), Image size is fixed at F 4000×3000. • When RAW (NRW) + Fine or RAW Image quality (NRW) + Normal is selected, Image size (A66) of the JPEG image can be set. Note, however, that u 3968×2232, O 1920×1080, I 3984×2656 and H Image size...
  • Page 96 Restricted Setting Description function Continuous Continuous and Exposure bracketing are not available simultaneously. (A67)/ Exposure bracketing (A67) When self-timer is used, a single image is Self-timer shot even if Continuous H, Continuous L, (A57) Pre-shooting cache, or BSS has been set. When the camera detects smiling faces and the shutter is released, only one image is Smile timer...
  • Page 97 Restricted Setting Description function The camera captures images using face Smile timer detection regardless of the applied AF area (A58) mode option. • When a setting other than Subject tracking is selected and B (infinity) is selected as the focus mode for shooting, Focus mode the camera focuses at infinity regardless of (A59)
  • Page 98 Restricted Setting Description function When Image quality is set to RAW (NRW), Image quality RAW (NRW) + Fine or RAW (NRW) + Normal, date cannot be imprinted on (A66) images. Print date When Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: Continuous 120 fps or Continuous H: 60 fps is (A67) selected, date cannot be imprinted on images.

  • Page 99: Focusing

    Focusing The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode. Using the Target Finding AF In A (auto) mode, or when AF area mode (A67) in A, B, C, D or i mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera focuses in the manner described below when you press the shutter-release button halfway.

  • Page 100: Using Face Detection

    Using Face Detection In the following settings, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. • Scene auto selector, Portrait, or Night portrait scene mode (A36) • a (smile timer) (A58) 25m 0s 25m 0s 25m 0s •...

  • Page 101: 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 3 faces). • Scene auto selector, Portrait, or Night portrait scene mode (A36) Skin softening can also be applied to saved images (A83).

  • Page 102: Focus Lock

    Focus Lock Use focus lock to capture creative compositions even when the focus area is set to the center of the frame. Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway. • Confirm that the focus area glows 25m 0s 25m 0s 25m 0s...

  • Page 103: Playback Features

    Playback Features Playback Zoom Moving the zoom control toward g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A32) zooms in on the image. 4/132 4/132 Displayed area 0112. JPG 0112. JPG guide 15/05/2014 15:30 15/05/2014 15:30 Image is displayed Image is zoomed in. full-frame.

  • Page 104: Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display

    Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display Moving the zoom control toward f (h) in full- frame playback mode (A32) displays images as thumbnails. 4/132 4/132 1/132 1/132 2014 05 1 2 3 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 31...

  • Page 105: Functions That Can Be Set With The D Button (Playback Menu)

    Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the playback menu settings listed below by pressing the d button (A8). Playback menu Quick retouch 4/132 4/132 D-Lighting...
  • Page 106 Option Description Allows you to copy images between the internal h Copy memory and a memory card. This function can also be used to copy movies. Creates JPEG-format copies by performing RAW F RAW (NRW) processing within the camera for RAW (NRW) 1, 2 processing images without having to use a computer.

  • Page 107: Using The Screen For Selecting Images

    Using the Screen for Selecting Images When an image selection screen such as the one Erase selected images shown on the right is displayed while operating the camera, follow the procedures described below to select the images. Back Use the multi selector JK or rotate Erase selected images it to select the desired image.

  • Page 108: Recording And Playing Back Movies

    Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies Display the shooting screen. • Check the remaining amount of movie recording time. • If Photo info in the Monitor settings (A92) in the setup menu is set to Movie frame+auto info, the area that will be 25m 0s 25m 0s 25m 0s...
  • Page 109 Maximum Movie Length Individual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording. • The maximum movie length for a single movie is displayed on the shooting screen. •...
  • Page 110 Notes About Using Zoom During Movie Recording • The zoom indicator is not displayed during movie recording. • There may be some degradation in image quality when digital zoom is used. If you zoom in on the subject while recording a movie, the zoom motion temporarily stops at the position where optical zoom is changed to digital zoom.
  • Page 111 Saving Still Images While Recording Movies If the shutter-release button is pressed all the way while recording a movie, one frame is saved as a still image (JPEG image). Movie recording continues while the still image is being saved. • The maximum number of still images that can be saved during a movie recording (10 7m23s 7m23s...

  • Page 112: Functions That Can Be Set With The D Button (Movie Menu)

    Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Movie Menu) Enter shooting mode M Press the d button M e (movie) tab (A9) The settings of the menu options listed below Movie can be configured. Movie options Autofocus mode 30fps Frame rate Option...

  • Page 113: Deleting Movies

    Functions Available During 7m 42s 7m 42s Playback Rotate the multi selector or the command dial to advance or rewind. Playback controls are displayed at the bottom of the monitor. The operations listed below can be performed by using the multi selector JK to select a Paused control and then pressing the k button.

  • Page 114: General Camera Setup

    General Camera Setup Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Setup Menu) Press the d button M z (setup) tab (A9) The settings of the menu options listed below Set up can be configured. Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Vibration reduction...
  • Page 115 Option Description Allows you to set the amount of time that passes Auto off before the monitor turns off to save power. Format memory/ Allows you to format the internal memory or the Format card memory card. Allows you to change the camera’s display Language language.

  • Page 116: Using The Wi-Fi (Wireless Lan) Function

    Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function Functions That Can Be Performed Using Wi-Fi You can perform the following functions if you install the dedicated software “Wireless Mobile Utility” on your smart device that runs on Android OS or iOS, and connect it to the camera. Take Photos You can use a smart device to remotely release the camera shutter and save images to the smart device.

  • Page 117: Connecting The Smart Device To The Camera

    Connecting the Smart Device to the Camera Press the d button M q (Wi-Fi options) tab M k button Use the multi selector HI to Wi-Fi options select Connect to smart device Connect to smart device and press the k button. Options Current settings •...
  • Page 118 To Terminate the Wi-Fi Connection • Turn off the camera. • Set the Wi-Fi setting on the smart device to Off. Notes About Wi-Fi Connection • Connect to smart device cannot be selected in the following situations: - When no memory card is inserted in the camera. - When an Eye-Fi card (E80) is inserted in the camera.

  • Page 119: Connecting The Camera To A Tv, Computer, Or Printer

    Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Connection Methods You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. HDMI micro connector (Type D) Micro-USB connector Open the connector Insert the plug straight.
  • Page 120 Viewing images on a TV Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: Connect a commercially available HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI input jack. Viewing and organizing images on a computer You can transfer images to a computer to perform simple retouching and manage image data.

  • Page 121: Using Viewnx 2

    Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP OS X 10.9, 10.8, 10.7 Refer to the Nikon website for details on system requirements, including the latest information on operating system compatibility. Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 122 The following software is installed: • ViewNX 2 (consisting of the three modules below) - Nikon Transfer 2: For transferring images to the computer - ViewNX 2: For viewing, editing, and printing transferred images - Nikon Movie Editor: For basic editing of transferred movies •...

  • Page 123: Transferring Images To The Computer

    • SD card reader: Connect a card reader (available separately from third-party suppliers) to the computer and insert the memory card. If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2. • When using Windows 7...

  • Page 124: Viewing Images

    Transfer images to the computer. • Click Start Transfer. Start Transfer • At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer. Terminate the connection. • If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.

  • Page 125: Technical Notes

    Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Products ........F2 The Camera.....................F2 The Battery....................F3 Charging AC Adapter................F4 Memory Cards..................F5 Caring for the Camera ........F6 Cleaning....................F6 Storage .....................F7 Troubleshooting..........F8 Specifications..........F16 Index ...............F22...

  • Page 126: Caring For The Products

    Caring for the Products The Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Avii-ix) when using or storing the device. Do Not Drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.

  • Page 127: The Battery

    • 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. The Battery • Be sure to read and follow the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Avii-ix) before use.

  • Page 128: Charging Ac Adapter

    • If the battery will not be used for some time, insert it in the camera and completely exhaust it before removing it for storage. The battery should be stored in a cool location with an ambient temperature of 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F).

  • Page 129: Memory Cards

    Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (A21) for recommended memory cards. • Observe the precautions noted in the documentation included with your memory card. • Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. •...

  • Page 130: Caring For The Camera

    Caring for the Camera 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 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 131: Storage

    Storage Turn the camera off when not in use. Be sure that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period. Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, or in any of the following locations: •...

  • Page 132: 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. If the...
  • Page 133 Problem Cause/Solution • The camera automatically turns off to save power (auto off function). Camera turns off • The camera or battery has become too cold and without cannot operate properly. warning. • The inside of the camera has become hot. Leave the –...
  • Page 134 Problem Cause/Solution Date not • The current shooting mode does not support Print imprinted on date. images even • A function that restricts the Print date function is when Print enabled. date is enabled. • The date cannot be imprinted on movies. –...
  • Page 135 Problem Cause/Solution • When the camera is in playback mode, press the c button, shutter-release button or b (e movie- No image record) button. captured when • When menus are displayed, press the d button. the shutter- • The battery is exhausted. release button is •...
  • Page 136 Problem Cause/Solution • A function that restricts digital zoom is enabled. • Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu. Digital zoom • Digital zoom cannot be used in the following scene cannot be used. modes. - Scene auto selector, Portrait, Night portrait, Easy panorama, Pet portrait •...
  • Page 137 Problem Cause/Solution When taking images with V (auto with red-eye reduction) or fill flash with red-eye reduction in Night Unexpected portrait scene mode, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix may be results when applied to areas not affected by red-eye in rare cases. flash set to V 39, 54 Use any scene mode other than Night portrait, and...
  • Page 138 • The camera is not recognized by the computer. – connected to a • The computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2 computer. automatically. For more information about Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information contained in...
  • Page 139 Problem Cause/Solution The PictBridge With some PictBridge-compatible printers, the screen is not PictBridge screen may not be displayed and it may be displayed when impossible to print images when Auto is selected for the camera is the Charge by computer option. Set the Charge by connected to a computer option to Off and reconnect the camera to printer.

  • Page 140: Specifications

    Internal memory (approx. 56 MB) Media SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card File system DCF, Exif 2.3 and DPOF compliant Still pictures: JPEG, RAW (NRW) (Nikon's own format) Sound files (voice memo): WAV File formats Movies: MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: LPCM stereo)
  • Page 141 • 12 M 4000×3000 • 8 M 3264×2448 • 4 M 2272×1704 • 2 M 1600×1200 Image size (pixels) • VGA 640×480 • 16:9 9M 3968×2232 • 16:9 2M 1920×1080 • 3:2 3984×2656 • 1:1 3000×3000 • ISO 80 to 3200 ISO sensitivity •...
  • Page 142 Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g (standard wireless LAN protocol) Standards ARIB STD-T66 (standard for low power data communication systems) Communications IEEE 802.11b: DBPSK/DQPSK/CCK protocols IEEE 802.11g: OFDM Range (line of sight) Approx. 10 m (11 yd) Operating frequency 2412-2462 MHz (1-11 channels) Security OPEN/WPA2 Access protocols...
  • Page 143 For Argentina: Approx. 73 g (2.6 oz) For Korea: Approx. 70 g (2.5 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.
  • Page 144 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 145: Trademark Information

    • Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google, Inc. • 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.

  • Page 146: Index

    Index Symbols AC adapter......97, E87 C Aperture-priority auto mode ............. 46, 48 Active D-Lighting .... 67, E47 k Apply selection button ....5 AF area mode.... 67, 71, E41 A Auto mode ......26, 35 AF assist ........92, E72 l Delete button Aperture value........
  • Page 147 Charging AC adapter..18, F19 Extension ......... E86 Choose key picture ..84, E58 Extracting still images....E22 Close-up k ..........40 Eye-Fi upload ...... 93, E80 Color temperature...... E32 Eyelet for camera strap ......7 Command dial ....... 3, 5, 46 Computer........

  • Page 148: Image Quality

    Full-time AF ...... 67, 90, E44, E62 M exposure preview..68, E51 Macro close-up ........60 Functions that cannot be used simultaneously........72 Manual focus........ 60, 61 Manual mode ......46, 48 Memory capacity... 22, 86, 87 HDMI........... E76 Memory card........ 20, 21 HDMI device control....
  • Page 149 RAW (NRW) processing Optical zoom .......... 29 ............. 84, E12 Optional accessories ....E87 Rear-curtain sync ........55 Rechargeable battery......18 Red-eye reduction ....55, 56 Painting ............. 45 Reset all........93, E81 Party/indoor f ........39 Reset file numbering..93, E78 Peaking........

  • Page 150: Zoom Memory

    Single AF ...... 67, 90, E44, E62 USB cable....98, 101, E16 Skin softening....79, 83, E9 User settings mode......51 Slide show ......83, E54 Slow motion movies Vibration reduction ..........E60, E61 ........... 71, 92, E71 Slow sync ..........55 View grid...........
  • Page 152 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 Singapore FX4C02(11) 6MN35811-02...

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