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Nikon COOLPIX P7800 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Quick Start Guide Confirming the Package Contents First Steps Shooting and Playback Using ViewNX 2 Other Functions For Your Safety...
  • Page 2 (A36) before using the camera. Downloading the “Reference Manual” Refer to the COOLPIX P7800 Reference Manual (PDF format) for more detailed information. The Reference Manual can be downloaded from the Nikon website, and it can be viewed using Adobe Reader.

  • Page 3: Confirming The Package Contents

    Confirming the Package Contents In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you purchased the camera. COOLPIX P7800 Camera Strap Lens Cap LC-CP26 Digital Camera (attached to the camera (with Accessory Shoe Cover body) BS-1)

  • Page 4: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera 13 14 10 11 24 25 Exposure compensation dial AF-assist illuminator K (flash pop-up) control Exposure compensation dial mark Electronic viewfinder Shutter-release button Diopter adjustment control x (monitor) button Mode dial n (quick menu) button Accessory shoe Flash Power switch/power-on lamp w2 (function 2) button...
  • Page 5 Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor The orientation and tilt of the monitor can be changed. This is useful when shooting with the camera in a high or a low position, or when taking self-portraits. For normal shooting, fold the monitor against the camera body with the screen facing out (3).

  • Page 6: First Steps

    First Steps Charge the Battery Step .1 Prepare the included battery charger. If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, attach the plug adapter to the plug on the battery charger. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place.

  • Page 7: Attaching The Camera Strap

    .3 Plug the battery charger into an electrical outlet. CHARGE lamp starts flashing when charging starts. CHARGE lamp turns on when charging is CHARGE complete. lamp About 1 hour and 30 minutes are required to charge a fully exhausted battery. .4 When charging is complete, remove the battery and then disconnect the battery charger from the electrical outlet.
  • Page 8 .2 Insert the battery. Push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1), and fully insert the battery (2). The battery locks into place when inserted correctly. Battery latch Be Careful to Insert the Battery in Correct Direction Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera.
  • Page 9 .4 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. While the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover is open, the camera cannot be turned on. Images are saved in the internal memory (approx. 86 MB) when no memory card is inserted in the camera. Removing the Battery and the Memory Card Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off, and then open the battery-chamber/...

  • Page 10: Turn The Camera On

    Turn the Camera On Step .1 Open the monitor and remove the lens cap. See “Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor” (A5) for more information. .2 Press the power switch. The monitor turns on. To turn the camera off, press the power switch again.

  • Page 11: And Time

    Setting the Display Language, Date, Step 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. Use the rotary multi selector to select the settings. If you exit without setting the date and time, O will flash when the shooting screen is displayed.
  • Page 12 .2 Select Yes and press the k button. Time zone and date Choose time zone and set date and time? Cancel .3 Select your home time zone and press the k London Casablanca button. To enable daylight saving time, press H. When the Back daylight saving time function is enabled, W is...
  • Page 13 .5 Set the date and time, and press the Date and time k button. Select a field: Press JK (changes 2013 between D, M, Y, hour, and minute). Edit the date and time: Press HI. Date and time can also be changed by Edit rotating the multi selector or main command dial.

  • Page 14: Shooting And Playback

    Shooting and Playback Rotate the Mode Dial and Align the A Step (auto) Icon to the Mark Check the Battery Level and the Number Step of Exposures Remaining Battery level indicator Number of exposures remaining* 1/250 1/250 1/250 F5.6 F5.6 F5.6 1280 1280...
  • Page 15 Built-in Flash In situations where a flash is needed, such as in dark locations or when the subject is backlit, lower the K (flash pop-up) control to raise the flash. When not using the flash, gently push to lower the flash until it clicks shut. Switching Between the Monitor Viewfinder and Viewfinder (x Button)

  • Page 16: Using The Zoom

    Frame a Picture Step .1 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. .2 Frame the picture.

  • Page 17: Focus And Shoot

    Focus and shoot Step .1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. When the subject is in focus, the focus area that includes the subject or focus indicator 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 18 Focusing To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value), press the shutter-release button halfway. The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode. In A (auto) mode, the camera automatically selects one or more of the 9 focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera when the shutter- release button is pressed halfway.

  • Page 19: Play Back Images

    Play Back Images Step .1 Press the c (playback) button. 15/11/2013 15/11/2013 15/11/2013 15:30 15:30 15:30 0004.JPG 0004.JPG 0004.JPG If you press and hold down the c (playback) c (playback) button while the camera button is turned off, the camera Multi selector turns on in playback mode.

  • Page 20: Delete An Image

    Delete an Image Step .1 Press the l button to delete the image currently 15/11/2013 15/11/2013 15/11/2013 15:30 15:30 15:30 displayed in the monitor. 0004.JPG 0004.JPG 0004.JPG .2 Use the multi selector HI to select Yes and press the k button. Erase 1 image? The deleted image cannot be recovered.
  • Page 21 Compatible Operating Systems Windows Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Macintosh Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 Refer to the Nikon website for details on system requirements, including the latest information on operating system compatibility. Using ViewNX 2...

  • Page 22: Using Viewnx

    .1 Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Windows: If instructions for operating the CD-ROM are displayed in the window, follow the instructions to proceed to the installation window. Mac OS: When the ViewNX 2 window is displayed, double-click the Welcome icon.
  • Page 23 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 24: Transferring Images To The Computer

    Transferring Images to the Computer Step .1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the included USB cable.
  • Page 25 2 Double-click Import File. If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts. Connecting the USB Cable The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub.
  • Page 26 .2 Transfer images to the computer. Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed as the “Source” on the “Options” title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 (1). Click Start Transfer (2). P7800 At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer.

  • Page 27: Other Functions

    The camera is equipped with 10s, 2s, 1s timers. The camera detects smiling faces using face Smile timer priority and releases the shutter automatically. The camera shutter can be released using the Remote control Remote Control ML-L3 (available separately from Nikon). Other Functions...

  • Page 28: Selecting A Shooting Mode

    Function Description Choose from A (autofocus), C (close range only), D (macro close-up), B (infinity), and E (manual focus). 3 p Focus mode E can be selected when the shooting mode is A, B, C, D, E, F, N, special effects mode or the Sports scene mode.

  • Page 29: Special Effects

    u Special effects Effects can be applied to images during shooting. A, B, C, D mode Select these modes for greater control over shutter speed and aperture value. E, F, N User settings mode Setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting can be saved.

  • Page 30: Basic Quick Menu Operations

    Basic Quick Menu Operations Press the n button. Image quality Image size 1342 Normal Use the multi selector HI to move Tabs to the tabs at the top of the screen. You can also move to the tabs by Image quality rotating the sub-command dial.
  • Page 31 Use HI to select an item and change the setting using J K. ISO sensitivity Minimum shutter speed You can also change the setting by rotating the main command dial. Auto Press the k button or n button when setting is complete. You can also press the shutter-release button to finish setting.
  • Page 32 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.

  • Page 33: For Shooting

    Switching Among Menu Tabs To display a different menu, such as the setup menu, use the multi selector to switch to another tab. Tabs Shooting menu Shooting menu Set up Custom Picture Control Custom Picture Control Welcome screen Metering Metering Time zone and date Continuous Continuous...

  • Page 34: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode The following options can be performed in full-frame playback mode. Control Name Main Functions Move toward g (i) to zoom in on the image, and move toward f (h) to display images as thumbnails or the Zoom control calendar.
  • Page 35 Control Name Main Functions Main command Select images and date. dial Switch the magnification of an enlarged image. Sub-command dial d (menu) Display and hide the menu. button l (delete) Delete an image. button w2 (function 2) Switch the information displayed in the button monitor screen.

  • Page 36: 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 37 Handle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child. Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths. Do not remain in contact with the camera, battery charger, or AC adapter for extended periods while the devices are on or in Parts of the devices become hot.
  • Page 38 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. For Your Safety...
  • Page 39 Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs included with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.
  • Page 40 Notices Notices for Customers in Europe CAUTIONS RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point.

  • Page 41: Caring For The Camera

    Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (A36-39) when using or storing the device. Do Not Drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.
  • Page 42 The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon-authorized service representative. About the Manuals Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. Before Taking Important Pictures...
  • Page 43 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 44 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 45: Trademark Information

    Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. 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. Notices...
  • Page 46 Europe Service Warranty Dear Nikon Customer, We thank you for your purchasing this Nikon product. Should your Nikon product require warranty service, please contact the dealer from whom it was purchased or a member of our authorized service network within the sales territory of Nikon Europe BV (Europe/Africa and Russia).
  • Page 47 4. This service warranty does not affect the consumer’s statutory rights under applicable national laws in force, nor the consumer’s right against the dealer arising from their sales/purchase contract. Notice: An overview of all authorized Nikon Service Stations can be found online by following this Link (URL = http:// www.europe-nikon.com/service/).
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