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• The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. • PictBridge is a trademark. • 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.
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Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Shooting Suited to Scenes Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait) Focusing on a Moving Subjects More on Playback/In-Camera Editing Movies Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Using the projector Technical Notes...
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.
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Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon- authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
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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.
Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment.
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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.
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 Remote Control ML-L4...6 Attaching the Camera Strap ...7 The Monitor...8 Basic Operations...10 The A (Shooting Mode) Button...10...
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Table of Contents Exposure Compensation ...34 Taking Pictures with the Remote Control ...35 C Shooting Suited to Scenes... 36 Shooting in Scene Mode ...36 Selecting a Scene Mode...36 Features ...37 Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector) ...43 Taking Pictures in Food Mode...45 Shooting for a Panorama...47 F Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait) ...
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Softening Skin Tones: Skin Softening...77 Resizing Pictures: Small Picture...79 Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop ...80 D Movies ... 81 Recording Movies ...81 The Movie Menu...82 D Movie Options...82 Movie Playback ...83 Deleting Movie Files...83 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers ... 84 Connecting to a TV...84 Connecting to a Computer...85 Before Connecting the Camera...85...
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Table of Contents f Date Imprint... 125 g Vibration Reduction... 126 U Motion Detection ... 127 h AF Assist ... 128 u Digital Zoom ... 128 i Sound Settings ... 129 k Auto Off ... 129 l Format Memory/m Format Card ... 130 n Language ...
Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S1000pj 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.
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.
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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.”...
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Opening the connector cover Shutter-release button... 26 Zoom control... 25 f: wide... 25 g: tele... 25 h: thumbnail playback... 54 i: playback zoom... 57 j: help ... 13 Power switch/power-on lamp ...17, 22, 129 Projector focus slider...
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Flash lamp... 31 Infrared receiver (rear) ... 35, 138 Speaker ... 72, 83 A (shooting mode) button... 10 c (playback) button ... 10, 28 Multi selector ... 11 k (apply selection) button ... 11 l (delete) button ...28, 29, 72, 83 d button...12, 98, 111, 118, 142, 144 Parts of the Camera Monitor ...8...
Parts of the Camera Remote Control ML-L4 The supplied remote control can be used to take still pictures and to start and end movie recording (A 35). In projector mode (A 137), the remote control can be used to change the projected still pictures and to play back movies. Before using the remote control for the first time, remove the insulating sheet by pulling it in the direction indicated.
Replacing the Remote Control Battery Push the tab in the direction indicated above. Place a new 3V CR2025 lithium battery in the battery holder. Be sure that the “+” mark is facing up. Attaching the Camera Strap The projector stand can be attached to the camera strap. Note on the Projector Stand Do not carry the camera by the projector stand attached to the camera strap.
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). The indicators that appear in the monitor during shooting and playback disappear after a few seconds (A 124). Shooting Shooting mode ...22, 36, 49, 52, 81...
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Playback Date of recording... 18 Time of recording... 18 Volume indicator...72, 83, 142 Category icon in auto sort mode ... 61 Album icon in favorite pictures mode ... 67 Battery level indicator... 22 Protect icon... 114 Image mode ... 99 Movie options ...
Basic Operations The A (Shooting Mode) Button The Shooting-mode Selection Menu Use the multi selector (A 11) to select the following shooting modes. Auto mode When the A button is pressed with shooting-mode selection menu displayed, monitor display returns to shooting mode without switching shooting mode. The c (Playback) Button The Playback-mode Selection Menu Use the multi selector (A 11) to select the following playback modes.
The Multi Selector This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selection. Shooting Display m (flash mode) (A 30) menu or move cursor up Display n (self-timer) (A 32) menu Display p (macro mode) (A 33) menu or move cursor down Playback/Projecting...
Basic Operations The d Button Press the d button to display the menu for the selected mode. • Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (A 11). • Choose a tab on the left to switch to the menu of the selected tab. •...
Help Displays Rotate the zoom control to g (j) when M/L is displayed at the lower right 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 P (Projector) Button Projector focus slider (A 138)
First Steps Charging the Battery Charge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) using the Battery Charger MH-65 (supplied). Connect the power cable in the order indicated below. Insert the battery into the battery charger by sliding the battery forward 1, and press down until it locks into place 2.
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To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately from Nikon; A 147). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
Inserting the Battery into the Camera Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) into your camera. • Charge the battery before the first use or when the battery is running low (A 14). Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Slide the cover latch to the Y side (1) and open (2). Insert the battery.
Removing the Battery Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned 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 indicated by the arrow ( battery can then be removed by hand ( •...
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. Use the multi selector to choose the desired language and press the k button.
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Edit the date and time. Press to edit the highlighted item. Press 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) Press to return to the previous item.
Inserting Memory Cards Image, sound, and movie files are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 36 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately; A 147). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data are automatically stored on the memory card and data recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred.
• Be sure to use this camera to format memory cards previously used in other devices the first time they are inserted into the COOLPIX S1000pj (A 130). The Write Protect Switch Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch. When this switch is in the “lock”...
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes taking pictures in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and- shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 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.
Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode. Internal memory indicator Indicates that images will be stored on the camera’s internal memory (approximately 36 MB). When a memory card is inserted in the camera, C does not appear and images will be stored in the memory card.
Step 2 Frame a Picture Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, the projector button, AF assist-illuminator, microphone, and speaker. When taking pictures in portrait (“tall”) orientation, turn the camera so that the built-in flash is above the lens.
Using the Zoom Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate the zoom control to g to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame, or f to zoom out, thus increasing the area visible in the frame. A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway. Press the shutter-release button halfway (A 27) to focus. When a face is recognized, it is framed by the double border indicating the active focus area. When the subject is in focus, the double border turns green. When a face is not recognized, camera automatically selects the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject closest to the camera.
Shutter-release Button The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this position. To release the shutter and take a picture, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.
Step 4 Playing Back and Deleting Pictures Playing Back Pictures (Playback Mode) Press the c button. The last picture taken 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 multi selector H, I, J or K to cycle quickly through pictures.
Options Available in Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Option Playback zoom View thumbnails/ apply calendar display Add favorite pictures Switch to playback mode Switch to shooting mode Switch to projector mode Pressing the Button to Turn On the Camera When the camera is off, holding down the c button will turn the camera on in playback mode.
Using the Flash The flash has a range of 0.3–3.5 m (1–11 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is 0.5–2.5 m (1–8 ft.) when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto. The following flash modes are available. Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
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Shooting When the Flash is Disabled (W) or Lighting is Poor • Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of camera shake. Set Vibration reduction (A 126) to Off in setup menu (A 117) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. This feature is useful for reducing the effects of camera shake that occurs when pressing the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A 126) to Off in the setup menu (A 117) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
Macro Mode Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 3 cm (1.2 in.). Note that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 30 cm (1 ft.). Press p (macro mode). The macro menu is displayed.
Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. Press o (exposure compensation). The exposure compensation guide is displayed. Press the multi selector H or I to adjust exposure and press the k button.
Taking Pictures with the Remote Control Use the remote control ML-L4 (supplied; A 6) to take pictures. It is convenient for taking self-portraits and effectively eliminates blur caused by camera shake that occurs when the shutter-release button is pressed. • The remote control can also be used in conjunction with the self-timer. •...
Shooting Suited to Scenes Shooting in Scene Mode Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available. x Scene auto selector b Portrait f Party/indoor g Beach/snow k Close-up u Food o Backlight p Panorama assist Selecting a Scene Mode Press the A button in shooting...
Features The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: m, flash mode (A 30); n, self-timer (A 32); p, macro mode (A 33); o, exposure compensation (A 34). x Scene auto selector By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode. See “Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)”...
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Shooting in Scene Mode d Sports Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures. • The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame and focuses continuously until focus is locked by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.
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f Party/indoor Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • Camera focuses on subject at the center of the frame. • As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily. In dark surroundings, the use of a tripod is recommended.
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Shooting in Scene Mode j Night landscape Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes. • Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator (A 8) always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.
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u Food Use when taking pictures of food. See “Taking Pictures in Food Mode” (A 45) for details. • AF area mode is set to Manual (A 106). Press the k button to choose the focus area in which the camera focuses.
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Shooting in Scene Mode n Copy Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in print. • Camera focuses on subject at the center of the frame. • Use macro mode (A 33) to focus at short ranges. •...
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 a picture is framed in x (Scene auto selector) mode, the camera automatically adjusts settings for one of the following scene modes: •...
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Shooting in Scene Mode Flash Mode in Scene Auto Selector Mode U (auto; default setting) and W (off) flash mode settings can be applied (A 30). • When U (auto) is applied, the camera automatically selects the optimum flash mode setting for the scene mode it has selected.
Taking Pictures in Food Mode Use this mode to take pictures of food. Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi selector to select u (Food) scene mode (A 36). Macro mode (A 33) will be turned on and the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus.
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Shooting in Scene Mode Notes on Food Mode • The flash is disabled. Macro mode setting (A 33) is fixed at ON. • As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the Vibration reduction (A 126) setting and hold the camera steadily. White Balance Setting in Food Mode •...
Shooting for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. Use a tripod for the best results. Set Vibration reduction (A 126) to Off in setup menu (A 117) when using a tripod to stabilize the camera. Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and use the multi...
Shooting in Scene Mode Press the k button when shooting is complete. The camera returns to step 2. Notes on Panorama Assist • Flash mode, self-timer, macro mode and exposure compensation settings cannot be adjusted after the first picture is taken. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or Image mode setting (A 99) be adjusted after the first picture has been taken.
Shooting Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait) Shooting in Smart Portrait Mode At the default settings, the camera uses face priority to recognize human faces, and then automatically releases the shutter when a smile is detected (smile timer). The skin softening option can be used to smooth skin tones of human faces. Press the A button in shooting mode to display shooting mode menu, press the multi selector H...
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Shooting in Smart Portrait Mode Face Recognition and Smile Face Detection Features • Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to recognize faces or detect smiles. • See “Notes on Face Priority” (A 109) for more information. Notes on Skin Softening •...
Smart Portrait Menu The following options can be applied in the smart portrait menu. Press the d button in smart portrait mode to display the smart portrait menu and use the multi selector to apply options. Image mode Adjust Image mode (A 99). Changes made to the image mode setting are reflected in all shooting modes (except movie mode).
Focusing on a Moving Subjects Subject Tracking Mode Use this mode to take pictures of moving subjects. Select the subject which the camera will focus. The focus area will automatically move to track the subject. Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting mode menu, press the multi selector H or I to select s, and...
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Notes on Subject Tracking Mode • Adjust zoom position, exposure, menu settings, and flash mode prior to selecting the subject. If any camera setting is changed after the subject has been selected, subject selection will be cancelled. • It may be impossible to select the desired subject, or the camera may be unable to track the selected subject or may begin tracking a different subject, if the subject is moving rapidly, if there is a significant amount of camera shake, or if the camera recognizes a similar subject.
More on Playback/In-Camera Editing Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 28) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations are available while thumbnails are displayed. Choose pictures Increase the number of...
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Thumbnail Playback Mode Display When pictures marked for printing (A 95) or protected pictures (A 114) are selected, the icons shown at right are displayed with them. Movies are displayed as film frames. Thumbnail Display in Auto Sort and Favorite Pictures Mode •...
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Calendar Display Rotate the zoom control to f (h) with 16 thumbnails displayed (A 54) to switch to calendar display. Selecting a date displays the first picture taken on that date in full-frame playback mode. The dates on which the pictures were taken are underlined in yellow.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Rotating the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 28) enlarges display of the center portion of the current picture. • The guide displayed at bottom right shows the portion of the image currently displayed. The following operations can be performed while picture display is enlarged.
Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode) In “C list by date mode”, pictures taken on the same date can be played back. In full-frame playback mode, just as with normal playback mode, picture display can be enlarged, pictures can be edited or added to albums, and movies can be played back.
Using List by Date Mode The following operations are available in the list by date screen. Select date Switch to full- frame playback Delete picture View list by date menu Switch to another playback mode Switch to shooting mode Switch to projector mode Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode) Description...
Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode) List by Date Menu Press the d button in list by date mode to display the following menus for only the pictures taken on the specified date. Quick retouch* D-Lighting* Skin softening* Print set Slide show Delete...
Image Searching in Auto Sort Mode Pictures and movies are automatically sorted to any of the following categories with shooting. When “F auto sort mode” is selected, pictures and movies can be viewed by selecting the category to which they were sorted. Z Smile U Landscape D Movie...
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• Pictures or movies copied from the internal memory or the memory card (A 115) cannot be displayed in auto sort mode. • Pictures or movies recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S1000pj cannot be displayed in auto sort mode.
Using Auto Sort Mode The following operations are available in the category list screen. Select the folder name Switch to full-frame playback Delete picture Switch to another playback mode Switch to shooting mode Switch to projector mode Auto Sort Menu Press the d button in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode in auto sort mode to apply the following menu options.
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Pictures can be added to albums for specific events, such as vacations or weddings, or themes. When viewing albums, only the pictures sorted to the current album are displayed. Individual pictures can be added to multiple albums. Sorting/Playback Procedure Preparing an album (assigning an icon) (A 65) Playing back pictures...
Preparing an Album (Assigning an Icon) The icon assigned to an album can be changed to reflect the theme of pictures included in the album. • Album icons can be assigned or changed even after pictures have been added to albums. Press the c button in playback mode to display the playback-mode selection menu and press the multi...
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Adding Pictures to Albums Pictures can be sorted by adding them to albums. Adding pictures to albums makes it faster and easier to find specific pictures. Display pictures in playback mode (A 28), list by date mode (A 58), or auto sort mode (A 61).
Viewing Pictures in an Album Pictures can be displayed by selecting the album to which they were added in “h favorite pictures mode”. In full-frame playback mode, just as with normal playback mode, picture display can be enlarged and pictures can be displayed as thumbnails or in calendar mode.
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Removing Pictures from Albums To remove a picture from an album without permanently deleting it, follow the procedures described below. • Select the desired picture in full-frame display in step 2 in favorite pictures mode (A 67), and press the k button to display the confirmation dialog.
Using Favorite Pictures Mode The following operations are available with display of album list. Select album Switch to full-frame playback Delete picture Change album icon Switch to another playback mode Switch to shooting mode Switch to projector mode Favorite Pictures Menu Press the d button in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail palyback mode in favorite pictures mode to apply the following menu options.
Sorting Favorite Pictures (Favorite Pictures Mode) Adding/Viewing Favorite Pictures When pictures are added to albums, they are not physically copied to albums or moved from the album to which they were originally recorded (A 148). Only the file names of pictures are added to albums.
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures. Recording Voice Memos Display the desired picture in full-frame playback mode (A 28) or thumbnail playback mode (A 54) and press the d button. The playback menu is displayed.
• If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded. • The COOLPIX S1000pj is not able to attach a voice memo to pictures recorded by other cameras. 15/11/2009 15:30...
Notes on Picture Editing • Pictures taken at an Image mode setting of P 16:9 (3968) (A 99) cannot be edited. • The COOLPIX S1000pj editing functions are not available for pictures taken with another model of digital cameras. • If no face is recognized in a picture, a copy cannot be created using the skin softening option (A 77).
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Editing Pictures Original and Edited Pictures • Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original pictures are deleted. The original pictures are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted. • Edited copies are stored with the same recording date and time as the original. •...
Enhancing Contrast and Saturation: Quick Retouch Quick retouch can be used to easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. New copies are stored as separate files. Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 28) or thumbnail (A 54) playback mode and press the d button.
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. New copies are stored as separate files. Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 28) or thumbnail (A 54) playback mode and press the d button.
Softening Skin Tones: Skin Softening The camera detects faces in pictures and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones. Copies created with the skin softening function are stored as separate files. Select the desired picture in full-frame (A 28) or thumbnail (A 54) playback mode and press the d button.
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Editing Pictures Note on Skin Softening Depending upon the direction the face is looking or the brightness of the subject, faces may not be correctly detected, or the skin softening function may not perform as expected. More Information See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (A 148) for more information.
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 Suited to television playback. m 320×240 Suited to display on Web pages. n 160×120 Suited to use as e-mail attachments.
Editing Pictures Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom (A 57) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image.
Movies Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, enter shooting mode and follow the steps below. Press the A button in shooting mode to display the shooting mode menu and press the multi selector H or I to select D, and then press the k button.
The Movie Menu Movie options settings can be adjusted from 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. D Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below. Option J TV movie 640P (default setting)
Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A 28), movies are recognized by the Movie options icon (A 82). To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press the k button. Rotate the zoom control to g or f to adjust playback volume.
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 a television. Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied A/V cable. Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack and the white plug to the audio-in jack on the TV.
• If the AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S1000pj can be powered from a home electrical outlet. Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter as they may cause the...
Windows Vista When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Nikon Transfer. Nikon Transfer will start. To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always do this for this device. Windows XP When the action selection dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer Copy pictures to a folder on my computer and click OK.
Source panel and click Start Transfer. Source device At the Nikon Transfer default settings, all pictures are transferred to the computer. At the Nikon Transfer default settings, ViewNX starts automatically when transfer is complete and transferred pictures can be viewed.
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Open Applications and click Nikon Software>Nikon Transfer>Nikon Transfer (or Nikon Software>ViewNX>ViewNX). Clicking the Nikon Transfer or ViewNX icon on the Dock will also start Nikon Transfer or ViewNX. Viewing Nikon Transfer and ViewNX Help Information For more information on Nikon Transfer or ViewNX, start Nikon Transfer or ViewNX and select Nikon Transfer Help or ViewNX Help from the Help menu.
• If the AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately) is used, COOLPIX S1000pj can be powered from a home electrical outlet. Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter as they may cause the camera to heat up or malfunction.
Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera to a 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 properly connected, the PictBridge startup screen (1) will be displayed in the camera monitor, followed by the Print selection screen (2).
Printing Pictures One at a Time After properly connecting the camera to the printer (A 90), follow the procedure described below to print a picture. Use the multi selector to choose the desired picture and press the k button. Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to 12- thumbnail display, and to g (i) to switch back to full- frame playback.
Connecting to a Printer Choose Start print and press the k button. Printing begins. Monitor display returns to the print selection screen (step 1) when printing is complete. To cancel printing before all copies have been printed, press the k button. Printing Multiple Pictures After properly connecting the camera to the printer (A 90), follow the procedure described below to print multiple pictures.
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Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press the k button. Print selection Choose pictures (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each. Press the multi selector J or K to select pictures, and press H or I to specify the number of copies for each.
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Connecting to a Printer DPOF printing Print pictures for which a print order was created using the Print set option (A 95). When the menu shown at right is displayed, choose Start print and press the k button to start printing. Choose Cancel and press the k button to return to the print menu.
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 devices (A 166). 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.
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Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set Choose whether or not to print shooting date and photo information. Choose Date and press the k button to print the shooting date on all pictures in the print order. Choose Info and press the k button to print shutter speed and aperture information on all pictures in the print order.
Notes on Print Set When a DPOF print order is created in list by date, auto sort, or favorite pictures mode, the screen shown below will be displayed if the following types of pictures were previously marked for printing. - Pictures taken on dates other than that currently specified - Pictures sorted to categories other than that currently specified - Pictures added to albums other than that currently specified Print set...
Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The following options can be set when shooting in A (auto) mode (A 22). Image mode Choose image size and quality. The image mode setting can also be modified from other shooting menus (except the movie menu).
A Image Mode A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M A Image mode Image mode refers to the combination of image size and image quality (compression) at which pictures are recorded. Choose the image mode best suited to the manner in which pictures will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card.
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 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. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression).
B White Balance A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M B 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.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Preset Manual Preset manual is effective with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light). Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting.
C Continuous A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M C Continuous Enable continuous shooting or BSS (best shot selector). The flash is disabled when Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16 is selected, and focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first picture in each series. Single (default setting) One picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu E ISO Sensitivity A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M E ISO sensitivity Sensitivity is a measure of the camera’s response to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light is needed to expose an image. Although high ISO sensitivity settings are suited to pictures of moving subjects or those taken under dim lighting, high sensitivity settings are often associated with “noise”...
F Color Options A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M F Color options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome. Standard color (default setting) Use for pictures exhibiting natural color. Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect. Black-and-white Record pictures in black-and-white.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu G AF Area Mode A (auto) M d (Shooting menu) M G AF area mode Use this option to determine how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. When digital zoom is in effect, the camera always focuses at the center of the frame regardless of the specified setting.
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Center The camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. The center focus area is always displayed. Focus Lock To focus on off-center subjects when Center is selected for AF area mode, use focus lock as described below. Position the subject in the center of the frame.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Face Priority When the camera is pointed at a human face, face recognition, which the camera automatically recognizes that face and focus on it, starts. The face priority function is activated in the following situations. •...
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Notes on Face Priority • If the camera is unable to recognize any faces when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway with AF area mode set to Face priority, the AF area mode setting automatically switches to Auto. • If no faces are recognized when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in Portrait or Night portrait scene mode or smart portrait mode, the camera will focus on the subject at the center of the frame.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Camera Settings that Cannot Be Applied Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used with other functions. Restricted function Continuous m Flash (A 30) (A 103) Continuous (A 103) A Image mode (A 99) ISO sensitivity (A 104) B White balance Color options...
Playback Options: The Playback Menu The following options are available in the playback menu. Quick retouch Easily create retouched copies in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. D-Lighting Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of pictures. Skin softening The camera detects faces and creates a copy of the picture with softer skin tones in the faces of portrait subjects.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu Selecting Pictures The picture selection screen like that shown at right is displayed with the following menu selections: • Playback menu: Print set>Select images (A 95), Delete>Erase selected images (A 114), Protect (A 114), Rotate image (A 115), Copy>Selected images (A 115) •...
b Slide Show c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M b Slide show Play back 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.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu c Delete c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M c Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures. Erase selected images Select a picture in the picture selection screen and delete the image. See “Selecting Pictures”...
f Rotate Image c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M f Rotate image Specify the orientation in which recorded pictures are displayed with playback. Still pictures can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. Pictures that were recorded in portrait (“tall”) orientation can be rotated up to 180 degrees in either direction.
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu Select a copy option and press the k button. Selected images: Copy pictures selected from the picture selection screen (A 112). All images: Copy all pictures. Notes on Copying Pictures • JPEG-, AVI-, and WAV-format images can be copied. Images recorded in any other format cannot be copied.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu In shooting/playback mode, the following options can be applied for the setup menu. • See “The Projector Settings Menu” (A 144) for more information on basic settings in projector mode. Menus Choose how menus are displayed. Welcome screen Select screen displayed when camera is turned on.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Video mode Adjust settings necessary for connection to television. Blink warning Specify whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked with shooting using face priority. Reset all Restore camera settings to the default. Firmware version Display camera firmware version.
Press H or I to select the z tab. Press K or the k button. The setup menu items can be selected. Use the multi selector to choose items and adjust menu options (A 11). To exit the setup menu, press the d button or J to select the shooting or playback tab.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu c Welcome Screen d button M z (Setup menu) (A 118) M c Welcome screen Select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on. None (default setting) No welcome screen will be displayed. COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen.
d Date d button M z (Setup menu) (A 118) M d Date Set the camera clock. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. Use the multi selector to set the date and time in the date screen. •...
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Press K. The time zone selection screen is displayed. Press J or K to choose the travel destination time zone. Press H in a time zone where daylight saving is in effect to enable the daylight saving time function and automatically advance the time by one hour.
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Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time zone not listed below, set the camera clock to local time. UTC +/– Location –11 Midway, Samoa –10 Hawaii, Tahiti –9 Alaska, Anchorage PST (PDT): Los Angeles, –8 Seattle, Vancouver –7 MST (MDT): Denver, Phoenix...
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu e Monitor Settings d button M z (Setup menu) (A 118) M e Monitor settings Set the options below. Photo info Choose information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback mode. Image review On (default setting): Picture is automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after it is taken and the monitor display returns to shooting mode.
f Date Imprint d button M z (Setup menu) (A 118) M f Date imprint The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the pictures with shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (A 96).
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu g Vibration Reduction d button M z (Setup menu) (A 118) M g Vibration reduction Choose a vibration reduction option for shooting. Vibration reduction effectively reduces blur caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, which commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds.
U Motion Detection d button M z (Setup menu) (A 118) M U Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still pictures. Auto (default setting) When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake, the shutter speed is automatically increased to reduce blurring.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu h AF Assist d button M z (Setup menu) (A 118) M h AF assist Enable or disable AF-assist illumination. Auto (default setting) AF-assist illumination is be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit.
i Sound Settings d button M z (Setup menu) (A 118) M i Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings. Button sound Turn button sound On or Off. When On (default setting) is selected, a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice when focus has been locked, and three times when an error is detected.
• Do not turn the camera off, or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting. • Be sure to use this camera to format memory cards previously used in other devices the first time they are inserted into the COOLPIX S1000pj. Format memory All images will...
n Language d button M z (Setup menu) (A 118) M n Language Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Danish German (default setting) Spanish Greek French Indonesian Italian Hungarian Dutch Norwegian o Video Mode d button M z (Setup menu) (A 118) M o Video mode Adjust settings for connection to a television.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu d Blink Warning d button M z (Setup menu) (A 118) M d Blink warning Choose whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using face priority when shooting in the following modes. •...
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Operating the Blink Warning Screen When the Did someone blink? dialog is displayed with shooting, the following operations can be performed. If no operations are performed within a few seconds, the camera automatically returns to shooting mode. Option Enlarge display of the g (i) face that blinked Switch to full-frame...
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu p Reset All d button M z (Setup menu) (A 118) M p Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Basic Shooting Functions Option Flash mode (A 30) Self-timer (A 32) Macro mode (A 33) Exposure compensation (A 34)
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Setup Menu Option Menus (A 119) Welcome screen (A 120) Photo info (A 124) Image review (A 124) Brightness (A 124) Date imprint (A 125) Vibration reduction (A 126) Motion detection (A 127) AF assist (A 128) Digital zoom (A 128) Button sound (A 129) Shutter sound (A 129) Auto off (A 129)
Setup menu: Date (A 121), Language (A 131), and Video mode (A 131) r Firmware Version d button M z (Setup menu) (A 118) M r Firmware version View the current camera firmware version. Default value Default COOLPIX S1000pj ver.x.x Back...
Using the projector Displaying Pictures with the Projector (Projector Mode) The COOLPIX S1000pj is equipped with a built- in projector. The ability to project pictures and movies with simple operation makes for a convenient way of enjoying photos at gatherings of family and friends.
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Displaying Pictures with the Projector (Projector Mode) Adjust focus for the projected picture. Turn off unnecessary lights. Slide the projector focus slider left or right to adjust picture focus. Switch the picture with the remote control (supplied). Point the remote control at the infrared receiver on the front or rear of the camera (A 4, 5) within a distance of approximately 5 m (16 ft.).
Projecting Pictures Taken on a Specific Date or Sorted to a Category or Album Press the c button on the camera to switch to playback mode. Press the c button on the camera to display playback-mode selection menu. C list by date mode: Pictures taken on the selected date can be projected. F auto sort mode: Pictures sorted to the selected category with shooting can be projected.
Displaying Pictures with the Projector (Projector Mode) Using Projector Mode While a picture is displayed full-frame in projector mode, the following operations can be performed with the camera or the remote control (A 6). Select the picture Playback zoom View thumbnails Playback movies Display the projector menu...
Projecting Movies In projector mode, movies are indicated by r in full-frame playback mode. Press the Q button on the remote control or k button on the camera to play back movies (A 83). The following operations can be performed using the remote control (A 6) or camera with movie playback.
Projector Slide Show Project pictures stored in the internal memory or on the memory card as an automated slide show. Press the d button on the camera in projector mode. The projector menu is displayed on the camera’s monitor. Projection stops while the projector menu is displayed. The remote control cannot be used to apply projector mode settings.
End or resume the slide show. When the slide show ends or is paused, playback controls are displayed at the bottom on the projection screen. Press the J or K button on the remote control to choose Q and press the Q button to return to the projector menu, or choose P to resume the slide show.
The Projector Settings Menu Power saving (A 145), Auto off (A 145), and Tone compensation (A 146) settings can be adjusted from the projector settings menu. Displaying the Projector Settings Menu Press the d button on the camera in projector mode to display the projector settings menu.
Power Saving P button (projector mode) M d (Projector menu) M z (Projector settings menu) M Power saving This option offers automatic adjustment of projection brightness to save power. Enable power saving mode. Projection may appear slightly darker than when Off is selected.
The Projector Settings Menu Tone Compensation P button (projector mode) M d (Projector menu) M z (Projector settings menu) M Tone compensation Choose whether or not tones in projected pictures are compensated. The effect of tone compensation differs depending on pictures. On (default setting) Dark portions of projected pictures are brightened.
Technical Notes Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 Battery charger Battery Charger MH-65 AC Adapter EH-62F AC adapter Insert the AC adapter cord into the groove deeply in the battery chamber before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. If the cord is not properly aligned in the groove, the cover and cord may be damaged when the cover is closed.
• Files are stored in folders named with a folder number followed by a five- character identifier: “P_” plus a three-digit sequential number for pictures taken in Panorama assist scene mode (e.g. “101P_001”; A 47) and “NIKON” for all other pictures (e.g. “100NIKON”). When the number of files within a folder reaches 9999, a new folder will be created.
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.
Caring for the Camera The Battery • Check the battery level before using the camera and replace or charge the battery if necessary. Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged as this will result in reduced battery performance.
• 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. Caring for the Camera...
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 O (blinks) Battery exhausted. Battery temperature high Q (● blinks red) Please wait for the camera to finish recording.
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Display Memory card is full. Out of memory. Error occurred while Image cannot be recording picture. saved. Camera has run out of file numbers. Picture cannot be used for welcome screen. Insufficient space to save a copy. Over 200 pictures have Album is full.
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Error Messages Display Cannot record movie. Memory contains no images. The camera will turn off to prevent overheating. 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.
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Turn camera off and reconnect cable. Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. Check printer. After solving the problem, select Resume and press the k button to resume printing.*...
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. Display, Settings and Power Supply Problem Monitor is blank. Monitor is hard to read. Camera turns off without warning.
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Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred.
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Troubleshooting Problem Camera cannot focus. Pictures are blurred. Bright specks appear in pictures taken with flash. Streaks of light or partial discoloration are visible in the monitor. Flash does not fire. Optical zoom cannot be used. Digital zoom cannot be used. Image mode not available.
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Problem Skin tones are not softened. No sound when shutter is released. AF-assist illuminator does not light. Pictures appear smeared. Colors are unnatural. Randomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in image. Pictures are too dark (underexposed). Pictures are too bright (overexposed).
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• The desired picture was sorted to a category other than the category currently displayed. • Pictures recorded by a camera other than the COOLPIX S1000pj and pictures copied using the copy option cannot be displayed in auto sort mode.
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• Battery is exhausted. • USB cable is not properly connected. • Camera is not recognized by the computer. • Computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer automatically. For more information on Nikon Transfer, refer to help information contained in Nikon Transfer.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S1000pj 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 selection Monitor Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Storage Media File system...
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Exposure Metering 256-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2×), spot (digital zoom 2× or more) Exposure control Programmed auto exposure with motion detection and exposure compensation (–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of Range [W]: –1.1 to +16.9 EV (ISO 100) [T]: 2.2 to 18 EV Shutter...
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Specifications Supported languages Power sources Battery life Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Operating environment Temperature Humidity • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 operated at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F).
Length of power cable Weight 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. Rechargeable lithium-ion battery DC 3.7 V, 1050 mAh 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
Specifications Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on memory cards.
Index Symbols A Auto mode 22 C Scene mode 36 F Smart portrait mode 49 s Subject tracking mode 52 D Movie mode 81 P Projector mode 137 z Setup menu 117 z Projector settings menu 144 C List by date mode 58 F Auto sort mode 61 h Favorite pictures mode 64 g (Tele) 4, 25...
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Index Daylight 101 Daylight saving time 18, 122 Delete 114 Digital zoom 25, 128 Direct print 89 D-Lighting 76 DPOF print 94 DSCN 148 Dusk/dawn i 39 EN-EL12 14, 16 Exposure compensation 34 Extension 148 Eyelet for camera strap 4 Face priority 106 Favorite pictures menu 69 Favorite pictures mode 69...
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Panorama assist p 42, 47 Paper size 91, 92 Party/indoor f 39 Photo info 124 PictBridge 89, 166 Playback 28, 29, 54, 57 Playback menu 111 Playback zoom 57 Playback-mode selection menu 10 Portrait b 37 Power 18, 22 Power saving 145 Power switch 4, 22 Power-on lamp 4, 22 Preset manual 102...
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Index Volume 83 WAV 148 Welcome screen 120 White balance 101 Zoom control 4, 25, 83, 140...
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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. YP9H01(11) 6MM71911-01...
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