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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Trademark Information

    Trademark Information • Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc. • Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. •...
  • Page 3 Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode y/x Shooting Suited for the Scenes Automatic Shooting of Smiling Faces Sport Continuous Mode Shoot pictures using A, B, C, D, E and F More on Playback Movies Voice Recordings Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Technical Notes...

  • 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. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon...
  • Page 5 Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product: • Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
  • 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

    • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. COOLPIX P90 CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications...

  • 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 Using Focus Mode ...36 Setting the Focus Mode ...37 Using Manual Focus...38 Exposure Compensation ...39 y/x Shooting Suited for the Scenes ... 40 Shooting in Scene Mode ...40 Setting the Scene Mode...40 Features...41 Taking Pictures in Food Mode ...48 Taking Pictures for a Panorama ...50 Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)...52 a/y Automatic Shooting of Smiling Faces...
  • Page 11 Playing Voice Memos ...80 Deleting Voice Memos...80 D Movies ... 81 Recording Movies ...81 The Movie Menu...82 D Selecting Movie Options ...82 I Autofocus Mode ...83 w Electronic VR...84 Time-Lapse Movies...84 Movie Playback ...86 Deleting Movie Files...86 E Voice Recordings... 87 Making Voice Recordings...87 Playing Voice Recordings ...89 Deleting Sound Files...90...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents M Noise Reduction... 126 Q Distortion Control ... 126 Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously... 127 Playback Options: The Playback Menu ... 129 Displaying the Playback Menu... 129 b Slide Show... 131 c Delete... 132 d Protect ... 132 f Rotate Image...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX P90 digital camera. This manual was 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

    Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
  • 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, 146 Mode dial... 10 Built-in microphone... 80, 81, 87 Built-in flash ...7, 32 m (Flash pop-up) button...7, 33 Eyelet for camera strap (at 2 places) ...7 Connector cover ... 92, 94, 98 Cable connector ...
  • Page 17 x (monitor) button ...14 Diopter adjustment control... 14 Electronic viewfinder ...14 s (display) button ... 15 Command dial ...11 Speaker ... 80, 86, 89 Monitor ... 8, 15, 25 c (playback) button...30 d button... 13, 40, 82, 106, 129, 136 Multi selector...12 l (delete) button...

  • 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 45° 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. • When not using the built-in flash, gently push the flash down until it clicks shut. 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 Shooting mode ... 24, 40, 52, 56, 60, 81 Focus mode...36 Zoom indicator ...27 Focus indicator...28...
  • Page 21 Playback Date of recording... 20 Time of recording ... 20 Protect icon...132 Volume indicator...80, 86 Battery level indicator ... 24 Image quality ...107 Image size ...108 Movie options ... 82 (a) Current frame number/ total number of frames... 30 (b) Movie length ... 86 Internal memory indicator...

  • Page 22: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations The Mode Dial Align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial. A Auto (A24) Choose this simple mode, an automatic, “point-and- shoot” mode recommended for first- time users of digital cameras. d Sport Continuous (A56) Continuous shooting of pictures are done at high...

  • Page 23: The Command Dial

    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) Manual...

  • 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. For Shooting Display m (flash mode) (A32) menu or choose the option above Display n (self-timer/smile timer/blink proof ) (A35, 54) menu Display D (focus mode) (A36) menu or...

  • 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. The x (monitor) Button Press the x (monitor) button to switch between the monitor or electronic viewfinder.

  • 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 16 16 1/125 1/125 F2.8 F2.8 Display information Display the picture and the shooting data. For Playback 15/05/2009 15:30 15/05/2009 15:30 0004.JPG...

  • Page 28: First Steps

    First Steps Charging the Battery Charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied) using the Battery Charger MH-61 (supplied). Connect the power cable in the order of 1-2. • The CHARGE lamp will light. Insert the battery into the battery charger by sliding the battery forward 1, and press down until it locks into place 2.
  • Page 29 Remove the battery and unplug the charger. Notes on the Battery Charger • The supplied battery charger is for use only with a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5. Do not use with incompatible batteries. • Be sure to read and follow the warnings and cautions of “For Your Safety” (Aii) thoroughly before using the battery charger.

  • Page 30: Inserting The Battery

    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 (A16). Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Insert the battery. • Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are oriented correctly, as shown on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the battery.

  • Page 31: Removing The Battery

    Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery latch in the direction shown 1.

  • Page 32: 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 33 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 34: Inserting Memory Cards

    Inserting Memory Cards Image, sound, and movie files are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approx. 47 MB) or on removable memory cards (available separately) (A155). 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 35: 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 (A147) 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 36: A Basic Photography And Playback: Auto Mode

    Basic Photography and Playback: 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. Rotate the mode dial to A.

  • Page 37: Indicators Displayed In A (Auto) Mode

    Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode. Shutter speed (A61) Aperture (A61) Internal memory indicator Pictures will be recorded to internal memory. When a memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures will be recorded to the memory card.

  • Page 38: 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 39: 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 40: Step 3 Focus And Shoot

    Step 3 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center focus area. When the subject is in focus, the focus area will glow green. • When digital zoom is in effect, the focus area is not displayed. When the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame, the focus indicator (A8) will glow green.

  • Page 41: 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 42: Step 4 Viewing And Deleting Pictures

    Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) Press the c 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 the button to fast forward pictures.
  • Page 43 Options Available in Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Option Playback zoom Thumbnail display/ Calendar display Hide or show photo information Switch between displays Record/play voice memos Switch to shooting mode 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.

  • Page 44: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash In dark locations or when the subject is backlit, you can shoot pictures with flash by raising the built-in flash. The flash has a range of about 0.5 to 8.0 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 26 ft.) for wide, and about 1.7 to 5.0 m (5 ft.

  • Page 45: 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). • The flash mode menu is displayed. Use the multi selector to choose the desired mode and press the k button.
  • Page 46 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. Set Vibration reduction (A143) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

  • Page 47: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer The self-timer function is useful when you wish to have your picture taken, such as when taking memorial pictures, and for reducing the effects of camera shake that occurs when the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended.

  • Page 48: 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 (5.6 ft.) or more when camera is zoomed all the way out.

  • Page 49: Setting The Focus Mode

    Setting the Focus Mode Press p (focus mode). • The focus mode menu is displayed. Use the multi selector to choose the focus mode and press the k button. • The mode selected for focus mode is displayed. • When A (autofocus) is applied, P is only displayed for a few seconds even if monitor indicators (A15) are turned on.

  • Page 50: Using Manual Focus

    Using Focus Mode Using Manual Focus Press p (focus mode) to display the focus menu. • Use the multi selector to choose E (manual focus) and press the k button. • The center of the picture will be enlarged and displayed on the screen. Press H or I on the multi selector to adjust the focus.

  • Page 51: Exposure Compensation

    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). • The exposure compensation guide is displayed. • Exposure compensation is not available for D (manual) mode.

  • Page 52: Y/X Shooting Suited For The Scenes

    Shooting Suited for the Scenes Shooting in 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 * See “Voice Recordings”...

  • Page 53: Features

    Features b Portrait Use this mode for taking portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural- looking skin tones. • The camera automatically detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera (see “Shooting with Face Priority” (A123) for more information).
  • Page 54 Shooting in Scene Mode e Night portrait Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night. • The camera automatically detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera (see “Shooting with Face Priority” (A123) for more information).
  • Page 55 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. Self-timer is available. h Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. •...
  • Page 56 Shooting in Scene Mode j Night landscape Use this mode to capture night landscapes. Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes. • Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A8) always lights green;...
  • Page 57 u Food Use this mode to take pictures of food. See “Taking Pictures in Food Mode” (A48) for more information. • AF area mode is set to Manual. Press the k button to choose the focus area in which focus is acquired (A122). Self-timer is available.
  • Page 58 Shooting in Scene Mode m Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. • Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (A8) always lights green;...
  • Page 59 p Panorama assist Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker software. See “Taking Pictures for a Panorama” (A50) for more information. Other settings can be selected. Self-timer is available.

  • Page 60: Taking Pictures In Food Mode

    Shooting in Scene Mode Taking Pictures in Food Mode Use this mode to take pictures of food. Use the multi selector to choose u Food from the scene menu and press the k button (A40). • The focus mode (A36) setting will be changed to p (macro close-up) and the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus.

  • Page 61: Take The Picture

    Press the shutter-release button to take the picture. • Focus and exposure are locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and a picture is taken when the shutter-release button is pressed the rest of the way down. • When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area blinks red.

  • Page 62: Taking Pictures For A Panorama

    Shooting in Scene Mode Taking Pictures for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. Set Vibration reduction (A143) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Use the multi selector to choose p Panorama assist from the scene menu and press the k button (A40).

  • Page 63: More Information

    Press the k button when shooting is completed. • The camera returns to step 2. Panorama Assist • Flash mode, self-timer, focus mode and exposure compensation settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Apply the appropriate settings before you start to shoot. Changes to image quality (A107) or image size settings (A108), operation of the zoom, and deletion of images cannot be performed after you start to shoot.

  • Page 64: Shooting In The Scene Mode Selected By The Camera (Scene Auto Selector)

    Shooting in the Scene Mode 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 65 Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector) Note on Scene Auto Selector Mode Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. Should this occur, switch to auto mode (A24) or choose the desired scene mode manually (A40). Focusing in Scene Auto Selector Mode •...

  • Page 66: A/Y Automatic Shooting Of Smiling Faces

    Automatic Shooting of Smiling Faces Using Smile Timer/Blink Proof The camera detects a smiling face using face priority and releases the shutter automatically. This function can be used in the following shooting modes: A (auto) mode, Portrait and Night portrait (excluding blink proof ) settings of Scene mode, and A, B, C, D, E and F modes.

  • Page 67: Notes On Blink Proof

    Press the shutter-release button when the required pictures have been taken. • Automatic shooting will end. • Shooting will also end in the situations below. - When nine pictures have been taken - When more than five minutes has passed since pressing the shutter-release button in step 4 and no smiling faces have been detected Notes on Blink Proof Choose the y (blink proof ) icon in step 2 of the previous page to use the blink...

  • Page 68: Shooting In Sport Continuous Mode

    Sport Continuous Mode Shooting in Sport Continuous Mode Sport continuous mode allows rapid, continuous shooting while you press and hold the shutter-release button fully. With continuous shooting, instantaneous movements in moving subjects can be captured clearly. • The ISO sensitivity is set automatically within the range of ISO 640 to 6400. •...
  • Page 69 Notes on Sport Continuous Shooting • A longer period of time is taken to record the images after shooting ends. The time taken until recording ends may vary, depending upon the amount of images taken, image quality setting, image size setting and the write speed of the memory card used. •...

  • Page 70: Sport Continuous Menu

    Sport Continuous Menu The sport continuous menu has setting options for the following items. Press the d button when in sport continuous mode to display the sport continuous menu, and then use the multi selector to change the settings. • Choose the d tab when the sport continuous menu is not displayed (A13). High-speed mode Choose the continuous shooting type.
  • Page 71 Sport Continuous Menu Pre-shooting Cache When pre-shooting cache is set to On, shooting will start when the shutter-release button is pressed down halfway for more than 0.5 seconds, and images (up to ten) that were recorded just before the shutter-release button is pressed down fully will be saved. Up to a maximum of 35 images can be recorded during the period when the shutter-release button is pressed down fully.

  • Page 72: Shoot Pictures Using A, B, C, D, E And F

    Shoot pictures using A, B, C, D, E and F 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 (A105).
  • Page 73 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 (A116) is changed, the range of shutter speeds and aperture values at which the correct exposure can be obtained also changes.

  • Page 74: A (Programmed Auto) Mode

    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 (A122).

  • Page 75: 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 8 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 (A122).

  • Page 76: C (Aperture-Priority Auto) Mode

    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 77: 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 78: Focus And Shoot

    D (Manual) Mode 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. • At the default setting, the camera automatically selects the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject closest to the camera (A122).

  • Page 79: Using E, F (User Setting Mode)

    Using E, F (User Setting Mode) Settings that are frequently used for A, B, C and D shooting modes can be saved in mode dial E or F. Rotating the mode dial to E or F enables you to shoot using the saved settings. The following settings can be saved in E and F.

  • Page 80: Save The Settings In E Or F

    Using E, F (User Setting Mode) Save the Settings in E or F Rotate the mode dial to the desired exposure mode. • Rotate to A, B, C or D. • Settings can be saved even if rotated to E or F (the default settings of shooting mode A are saved when the camera is first purchased).

  • Page 81: Resetting Saved Settings

    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 the destination to reset and press the k button. •...

  • Page 82: Active D-Lighting

    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. This is particularly effective for shooting brightly lit outdoor scenery from darker indoors or taking pictures of shaded subjects at a sunny seaside.

  • Page 83: More On Playback

    More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A30) 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 f (h)

  • Page 84: Calendar Display

    Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Icons on the Thumbnails When print set (A103) and protected pictures (A132) are selected in thumbnail playback mode, the icons shown at the right are displayed with them. Movies are displayed as film frames. Calendar display Rotate the zoom control towards f (h) during playback mode when 16 thumbnails are displayed (A71) to change to calendar display.

  • Page 85: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom

    Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Rotating the zoom control to g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A30) 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 86: Editing Pictures

    Editing Pictures Use this camera to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A156). Editing function Quick retouch(A75) D-Lighting(A76) Crop (A77) Small picture(A78) Black border(A79) Notes on Picture Editing • Editing other than Black border cannot be performed on pictures shot with Image size (A108) of I 3984×2656, G 3968×2232, and H 2992×2992 and pictures shot on Continuous H (16:9) setting (A58).

  • Page 87: Using Quick Retouch

    Using Quick Retouch 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 (A30) or thumbnail (A71) playback mode and press the d button. • The playback menu is displayed. •...

  • Page 88: Enhancing Brightness And Contrast: D-Lighting

    Editing Pictures Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting 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 (A30) or thumbnail (A71) playback mode and press the d button.

  • Page 89: Creating A Cropped Copy: Crop

    Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom (A73) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. Enlarge the desired picture during full-frame display (A30) by rotating the zoom control to the g (i) direction.

  • Page 90: Resizing Pictures: Small Picture

    Editing Pictures Resizing Pictures: Small Picture Create a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The following sizes are available. Option l 640×480 Suitable for television playback. m 320×240 Suitable for displaying on web pages.

  • Page 91: Adding Black Frame On Pictures: Black Border

    Adding Black Frame on Pictures: Black Border This function creates copies with Thin, Medium, or Broad black lines, along borders of pictures. Copies with a black frame are stored as separate files. Choose the desired picture from full-frame (A30) or thumbnail (A71) playback mode and press the d button.

  • Page 92: Voice Memos: Recording And Playback

    Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures marked with n in full-frame playback mode (A30). Recording Voice Memos A voice memo, up to 20 seconds in length, will be recorded while the k button is pressed down.

  • Page 93: D Movies

    Movies Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below. Rotate the mode dial to D. • Exposure count display shows the maximum total length of a movie that can be recorded. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording.

  • Page 94: The Movie Menu

    The Movie Menu Movie options, Autofocus mode and Electronic VR settings can be changed in the movie menu. Press the d button in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the multi selector to modify and apply settings. •...

  • Page 95: I Autofocus Mode

    Maximum Movie Length Option J TV movie 640P (default setting) I TV movie 640 S Small size 320 y Time-lapse movieP (A84) Q Sepia movie 320 R B&W movie 320 * All figures are approximate. The maximum recording time may vary with make of memory card. This camera can record movies up to a maximum of 25 minutes in length.

  • Page 96: Electronic Vr

    The Movie Menu w Electronic VR Set to D (Movie) M d M D (Movie menu) M Electronic VR Enable or disable electronic VR for movie recording. Option w On (default setting) k Off At settings other than Off, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (A8).

  • Page 97: Time-Lapse Movie

    Choose the interval taken between each shot and press the k button. • Choose from 30 s, 1 min, 5 min, 10 min, 30 min and 60 min. Press the d button. • The camera returns to shooting mode. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording. •...

  • Page 98: Movie Playback

    Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A30), movies are recognized by the movie mode icons (A82). To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press the k button. Use the zoom control g or f during playback to adjust the volume.

  • Page 99: E Voice Recordings

    Voice Recordings Making Voice Recordings Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker. Rotate the mode dial to y. Press the d button to display the scene menu screen, choose EVoice recording with the multi selector and press the k button.

  • Page 100: Operations During Recording

    Making Voice Recordings Operations During Recording Recording indicator Progress indicator Move the cursor on the operation panel Create index * The copied files can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV compatible audio player. Note that index points created with the camera cannot be used when voice recordings are played back on computers.

  • Page 101: Playing Voice Recordings

    Playing Voice Recordings Rotate the mode dial to y. Press the d button to display the scene menu screen, choose E Voice recording with the multi selector and press the k button. • The screen switches to the voice recording screen.

  • Page 102: Operations During Playback

    Playing Voice Recordings Operations During Playback Playback indicator Progress indicator File number Use the zoom control g/f to adjust playback volume. Rotate the command dial to advance or rewind the voice recording. Playback controls appear at the bottom of the monitor. Press the multi selector J or K to choose a control, then press the k button to perform the selected operation.

  • Page 103: Copying Voice Recordings

    Copying Voice Recordings Copy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card. This option is available only when a memory card is inserted. Press J or K on the multi selector in the voice recording screen (step 3 of A89), choose s and press the k button.

  • Page 104: Connecting To Televisions, Computers And Printers

    Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio/video cable to play back pictures on the television. Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio/video cable. •...

  • Page 105: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy (transfer) pictures to a computer with the supplied Nikon Transfer software. Before Connecting the Camera Installing the Software Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer, and Panorama Maker for creating panorama photos, must be installed from the supplied Software Suite CD.

  • Page 106: Transferring Pictures From The Camera To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer was installed. Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable. Turn on the camera. •...
  • Page 107 Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading. • Click the Start Transfer button in Nikon Transfer. All pictures will be transferred to the computer (at the Nikon Transfer default setting). • The folder to which pictures are transferred is automatically opened when transfer is complete (at the Nikon Transfer default setting).
  • Page 108 Connecting to a Computer Using a Card Reader Pictures stored on a memory card that is inserted into a card reader or similar device can also be transferred to the computer using Nikon Transfer. • If the memory card has a capacity of 2 GB or greater, or is SDHC-compliant, the intended device must support these features of the memory card.

  • Page 109: Connecting To A Printer

    Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A175) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. The steps for printing are as follows. Print pictures one at a time (A99) Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable Notes on Power Source •...

  • Page 110: Connecting The Camera And Printer

    Connecting to a 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. Turn on the camera. • When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen 1 will be displayed in the camera monitor.

  • Page 111: Printing Pictures One At A Time

    Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A98), print pictures by following the procedure below. Use the multi selector to choose the picture to be printed and press the k button. • Pictures can also be chosen by rotating the command dial.

  • Page 112: Printing Multiple Pictures

    Connecting to a Printer Choose Start print and press the k button. Printing starts. • Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete. • To cancel before all copies have been printed, press the k button. Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A98), print pictures by following the procedure below.
  • Page 113 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). • Press the multi selector J or K to choose the pictures, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each.
  • Page 114 Connecting to a Printer DPOF printing Print pictures for which a print order was created in Print set option. • The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose Start print and press the k button. • Choose Cancel and press the k button to return to the print menu.

  • Page 115: Creating A Dpof Print Order: Print Set

    Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible printers or in print shops (A175). When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have created for pictures on the memory card.

  • Page 116: Date Imprint

    Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set 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. •...

  • Page 117: Shooting, Playback And Setup Menus

    Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu of A, B, C, D, E and F modes contain the following options. Image quality Choose the image quality (compression ratio) of recorded pictures. Image size Choose the image size of recorded pictures. Optimize image Change the settings for optimizing images according to the shooting scene or your preferences.

  • Page 118: Displaying The Shooting Menu

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Save user settings Save the current edited settings into the mode dial E and F modes. Reset user settings Reset the saved settings in E and F back to the default settings. This option can also be set in the menus for other shooting modes (except for movie mode). Displaying the Shooting Menu Choose A (Programmed Auto), B (Shutter-Priority Auto), C (Aperture-Priority Auto), D (Manual) or E/F by rotating the mode dial.

  • Page 119: Image Quality

    q Image Quality Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A105) 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 120: Image Size

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu r Image size Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A105) 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 121: 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 512 MB memory card, at each combination of Image size (A108) and Image quality (A107) 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 122 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 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 123: Optimize Image

    F Optimize Image Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A105) 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 124: Customizing Image Enhancement Options: Custom

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 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 125 Shooting in Black-and-White: 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 126: B White Balance

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu B White Balance Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A105) 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 127: Preset Manual

    Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with 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 128: E Iso Sensitivity

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu E ISO Sensitivity Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A105) 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 129: G Metering

    G Metering Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A105) 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 130: C Continuous

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu C Continuous Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A105) M Continuous Capture motion in a series of pictures and apply Best Shot Selector (BSS). When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, the flash will be set to W (off ), and focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series.

  • Page 131: Interval Timer Shooting

    Notes on Continuous Shooting • The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary, depending upon the current image quality setting, image size setting and the type of memory card used. • Be aware that shooting will stop if the built-in flash is raised or lowered while you are pressing the shutter-release button fully in Continuous or BSS mode.
  • Page 132 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Press the d button. • The camera returns to shooting mode. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to shoot the first picture and initiate interval timer shooting. • Monitor turns off and the power-on lamp blinks between shots.

  • Page 133: H Auto Bracketing

    H Auto Bracketing Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A105) M Auto bracketing Auto bracketing is used to vary exposure by a selected amount over a series of pictures, “bracketing” the exposure value selected by the camera or with exposure compensation.

  • Page 134: G Af-Area Mode

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu G AF-Area Mode Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A105) M AF area mode Use this option to determine where the camera focuses. 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 135: 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” (A29) for more information. Shooting with Face Priority The camera automatically detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera.

  • Page 136: Press The Shutter-Release Button Halfway

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 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 137: I Autofocus Mode

    I Autofocus Mode Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A105) 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 138: M Noise Reduction

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu M Noise Reduction Set to A, B, C or D M d M A, B, C, D (shooting menu) (A105) 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 139: Functions That Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously

    Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously Restrictions apply to the following settings in A, B, C, D, E and F modes. Flash mode • Flash mode is disabled (W) when B (infinity) is selected for focus mode, Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected for Continuous, or when any mode other than Off is enabled for Auto bracketing.
  • Page 140 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu ISO sensitivity • When ISO sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400, Image size cannot be set to F 4000×3000, E 3264×2448, D 2592×1944, I 3984×2656, G 3968×2232 and H 2992×2992. At these image size settings, selecting 3200 or 6400 for ISO sensitivity automatically switches the Image size setting to C 2048×1536.

  • Page 141: Playback Options: The Playback Menu

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options. Quick retouch Easily create retouched images in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. D-Lighting Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures. Print set Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each. Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show.

  • Page 142: Selecting Pictures

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu Selecting Pictures The picture selection screen, as shown at right, will be displayed with the following menus: • Playback menu: Quick retouch* (A75) , D-Lighting* (A76) , Select images in Print set (A103), Erase selected images in Delete (A132), Protect (A132), Rotate image (A133), Hide image (A133),...

  • Page 143: Slide Show

    b Slide Show Press the d button M c (Playback menu) (A129) M b Slide show Playback pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show. ” Use the multi selector to choose Start and press the k button.

  • Page 144: Delete

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu c Delete Press the d button M c (Playback menu) (A129) M c Delete Delete selected or all pictures. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures (see “Selecting Pictures” (A130) for more information). Erase all images Delete all pictures.

  • Page 145: Rotate Image

    f Rotate Image Press the d button M c (Playback menu) (A129) 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 146: Copy

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu h Copy Press the d button M c (Playback menu) (A129) 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 147: Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. Welcome screen Select screen displayed when 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. Date imprint Imprint the date on pictures.

  • Page 148: Displaying The Setup Menu

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu Choose the z tab in the menu screen. Press the d button to display the menu screen. Press J on the multi selector. • Tab will be selectable. Press H or I to select the z tab. Press K or the k button.

  • Page 149: Welcome Screen

    c Welcome Screen Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A135) M Welcome screen You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on. None (default setting) Welcome screen is not displayed. COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen. Select an image Select a picture in the internal memory or on the memory card for the welcome screen.

  • Page 150: Date

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu d Date Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A135) M Date Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. Use the following controls to set the date and time.

  • Page 151: Time Zone

    Press K. • The time zone selection screen is displayed. Press J or K to choose the travel destination time zone. • Pressing H in a time zone where daylight saving is in effect will display the W icon on the top of the screen. Daylight saving will be turned on and the time will advance by one hour.
  • Page 152 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Time Zones (A20) The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock using Date. UTC +/- Midway, Samoa Hawaii, Tahiti Alaska, Anchorage PST (PDT): Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver MST (MDT): Denver, Phoenix CST (CDT): Chicago,...

  • Page 153: Monitor Settings

    e Monitor Settings Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A135) 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 154: Date Imprint

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu f Date Imprint Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A135) M Date imprint Date and time of recording can be imprinted on pictures. This information can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of date and time (A104). Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on pictures.

  • Page 155: Vibration Reduction

    g Vibration Reduction Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A135) M Vibration reduction Specify the vibration reduction setting for taking still pictures. Vibration reduction effectively corrects blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds.

  • Page 156: U Motion Detection

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu U Motion Detection Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A135) M Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of camera shake and subject movement when shooting still pictures. Auto When camera detects the movement of the subject or camera shake, the shutter speed will be increased for reducing the effects of them.

  • Page 157: Af Assist

    h AF Assist Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A135) M AF assist Enable or disable AF-assist illumination. Auto (default setting) AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit. The illuminator has a range of about 4 m (13 ft.) at the maximum wide- angle position and about 2.2 m (7 ft.

  • Page 158: Sound Settings

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu i Sound Settings Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A135) M Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings. Button sound Turn button sound On (default setting) or Off. A beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice when the camera acquires focus on the subject, and three times when an error is detected.

  • Page 159: L/M Format Memory/Format Card

    l/m Format Memory/Format Card Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A135) 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 160: Language

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu n Language Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A135) 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...

  • Page 161: Blink Warning

    d Blink Warning Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A135) M Blink warning Set whether or not to detect human subjects with eyes closed when shooting pictures using face priority (A123) in any mode other than a smile timer/y blink proof (A54).
  • Page 162 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Operating the Did someone blink? Screen When the Did someone blink? screen appears on the monitor while shooting using any modes other than a (smile timer)/ y (blink proof ) (A55), the following operations can be performed. If no operations are performed for a few seconds, the screen automatically returns to the shooting mode screen.

  • Page 163: Reset All

    p Reset All Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A135) M Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Pop-up Menu Option Flash mode (A32) Self-timer/Smile timer/Blink proof (A35, 54) Focus mode (A36) Exposure compensation (A39) Shooting in the Scene Mode...
  • Page 164 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Shooting Menu Option Image quality (A107) Image size (A108) Optimize image (A111) Custom in Optimize image (A112) Custom of Black-and-white in Optimize image (A113) White balance (A114) ISO sensitivity (A116) Fixed range auto (A116) Metering (A117) Continuous (A118) Intvl timer shooting (A119)

  • Page 165: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu Option Welcome screen (A137) Image review (A153) Brightness (A153) Date imprint (A142) Vibration reduction (A143) Motion detection (A144) AF assist (A145) Digital zoom (A145) Button sound (A146) Shutter sound (A146) Auto off (A146) Blink warning (A149) Others Option Paper size (A99, 100) Slide show (A131) •...

  • Page 166: P Reset File Numbering

    • Reset file numbering cannot be applied when the folder number reaches 999 and there are images in the folder. Insert a new memory card, or format the internal memory/memory card. r Firmware Version Press the d button M z (Setup menu) (A135) M Firmware version View the current camera firmware version. COOLPIX P90 Ver.X.X Back...

  • Page 167: Technical Notes

    Technical Notes Optional Accessories Rechargeable Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 battery Battery charger Battery Charger MH-61 AC Adapter EH-62A (connect as shown) AC adapter Ensure that the power connector cord passes through the opening before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Failure to observe this precaution could cause damage to the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover.

  • Page 168: File And Folder Names

    File and Folder Names Pictures, movies, voice memos, and voice recordings are assigned file names as follows. Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Original still pictures (voice memo attachment included), movies, voice recordings Cropped copies (voice memo attachment included) Small copies (voice memo attachment included) Quick Retouch , D-Lighting and Black border copies...
  • Page 169 File and Folder Names • A single folder can hold up to 200 pictures; if the current folder already contains 200 pictures, a new folder, named by adding one to the current folder name, will be created the next time a picture is taken. If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains 200 pictures, or a picture is numbered 9999, no further pictures can be taken until the internal memory or memory card is formatted (A147), or a new memory card is inserted.

  • Page 170: 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. Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.

  • Page 171: The Battery

    The Battery • Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and charge the battery if necessary. Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged, as this will result in reduced battery performance. If possible, carry a fully-charged spare battery when taking pictures on important occasions.

  • Page 172: Cleaning

    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 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 173: Storage

    Storage Turn the camera off when not in use. Check 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 naptha or camphor moth balls, or in any of the following locations: •...

  • Page 174: 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 (blinks) Battery exhausted. Battery temperature high Memory card is write protected. This card cannot be used. Error accessing This card cannot be read.
  • Page 175 Display Description Error occurred while recording picture. Camera has run out of file numbers. Image cannot be saved. Picture cannot be used for welcome screen. There is insufficient space to save a copy. Camera has run out of Sound file cannot be file numbers.
  • Page 176 Error Messages Display File contains no image data. This file cannot be played back. All images are hidden. This image cannot be deleted. Travel destination is in the current time zone. Mode dial is not in the proper position. Press the flash pop-up button to raise the flash.
  • Page 177 Display Description Error has occurred in System error camera’s internal circuitry. Printer error: check printer Printer error. status. Specified size of paper Printer error: check paper is not loaded in printer. Paper has jammed in Printer error: paper jam the printer. No paper is loaded in Printer error: out of paper the printer.

  • Page 178: 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 179 Problem Date imprint not Date has not been set. available. Dates cannot be imprinted in the following situations. • When Museum, or Panorama assist is selected in scene Date not mode. appearing on • When Continuous or BSS is selected for Continuous pictures even •...
  • Page 180 Troubleshooting Shooting Problem • When camera is in playback mode, press the c or shutter-release button. No picture taken • When menus are displayed, press the d button. when shutter- • Battery is exhausted. release button is • The built-in flash is not raised during the Night portrait pressed.
  • Page 181 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) - a (smile timer) or y (blink proof ) is being used - When Portrait, Night portrait or Fireworks show is Digital zoom selected for scene mode...
  • Page 182 Troubleshooting Problem • Flash is set to W (off ). • Built-in flash window is blocked. • Subject is beyond flash range. Pictures are too • Adjust exposure compensation. dark • Raise the ISO sensitivity. (underexposed). • Subject is backlit. Raise the built-in flash, set Backlight of the scene mode or set the flash mode to X (fill flash), and then shoot the picture.
  • Page 183 Problem • Voice memos cannot be attached to movies. Cannot record or • Voice memos cannot be attached to pictures taken by play back voice other cameras. Voice memos that are attached to the memo. picture using other cameras cannot be played back on this camera.

  • Page 184: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX P90 Digital Camera Type Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Vibration reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens) Focus area Electronic viewfinder Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Monitor Frame coverage...
  • Page 185 • 4000×3000 • 2592×1944 • 1600×1200 Image size (pixels) • 1024×768 • 3984×2656 • 2992×2992 • ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 • Auto (auto gain from ISO 64 to 800) ISO sensitivity (Standard • High ISO Sensitivity auto (ISO 64 to 1600) output sensitivity) •...

  • Page 186: Battery Charger Mh

    Specifications Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Operating environment Operating temperature Humidity • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 operated at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). * Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries.

  • Page 187: 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 188: D Sport Continuous Mode

    Index Symbols R 51 C Aperture-priority mode 60, 64 k (apply selection) button 12 A Auto mode 24 l Delete button 30, 31, 80, 86, 90 s (display) button 15 o Exposure compensation 39 X Flash mode 33 X Flash pop-up button 33 p Focus mode 37 j Help 14 D Manual mode 60, 65...
  • Page 189 Distortion control 126 D-Lighting 76 DPOF 175 DPOF print 102 DSCN 156 Dusk/dawn i 43 Electronic viewfinder 14 Electronic VR 84 Exposure compensation 39 Exposure mode 60 Extension 156 Eyelet for camera strap 4 Face priority 122 File name 156 Fill flash 32 Fireworks m 46 Firmware version 154...
  • Page 190 Index Noise reduction 126 Number of exposures remaining 24, 109 Off 32 Optical zoom 27 Optimize Image 111 Optional accessories 155 Panorama assist p 47, 50 Paper size 99, 100 Party/indoor f 42 PictBridge 97, 175 Playback 30, 31, 71, 72, 73, 80, 86, 89 Playback menu 129 Playback mode 30 Playback zoom 73...
  • Page 191 Index Voice memo 80 Voice recording 87 Voice recordings E 87 Volume 86, 90 Welcome screen 137 White balance 114 Wide 27 Zoom 27 Zoom control 4, 27...
  • Page 192 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. FX9B01(11) 6MM68411-01 © 2009 Nikon Corporation...

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