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  • Page 1 Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA COOLP P310 Reference Manual...
  • Page 2 Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. AVC Patent Portfolio License...
  • Page 3 Introduction The Basics of Shooting and Playback Playback Features General Camera Setup...
  • Page 4 Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX P310 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in "For Your Safety" (_vi) familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.
  • Page 5 About This Manual If you want to start using tile camera right away, see 'Tile Basics of Shooting Playback" (_13) To learn about tile parts of the camera and basic: operations, see 'Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations" (_1) Other Information •...
  • Page 6 Nikon's prior written permission, • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product, • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware...
  • Page 7 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...
  • Page 8 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 9 Should the insulation be fully discharged. To avoid damage to damaged and the wires become the product, be sure to remove the exposed, take it to a Nikon- battery when no charge remains. authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric: shock.
  • Page 10 When connecting cables to the input skin or entering the eyes or mouth. and output jacks, use only the cables Turn the power off when using provided or sold by Nikon for the inside an airplane or the purpose, to maintain compliance with hospital product regulations.
  • Page 11 Notices for Customers in the This equipment has been tested and found to comply with tile limits for a UoSoAo Class B digital device, pursuant to Part IMPORTANT SAFETY 15 of tile FCC rules. These limits are INSTRUCTIONS designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
  • Page 12 RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS notified that any changes or REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT modifications made to this device that TYPE. are not expressly approved by Nikon DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES Corporation may void the user's ACCORDING TO THE authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 13: Controls Used In Shooting Mode

    Introduction ............................ii Read This First ............................Confirming tile Package Contents ......................About This Manual ............................Information and Precautions ........................For Your Safety ............................WARNINGS ..............................Notices ..............................Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations ................. 1 Parts of the Camera ..........................The Camera Body ............................
  • Page 14 Shooting Features ..........................35 I_1 (Auto) Mode ............................ Changing I_1 (Auto) Mode Settings ......................Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) .................. Changing Scene Mode Settings ........................ Characteristics of Each Scene ........................Using Skin Softening ........................... P, S, A, M Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) ............51 Changing P, S, A, Modes ........................
  • Page 15 Recording and Playing Back Movies ..................91 Recording Movies ..........................C.hanging Movie Recording Settings (Movie Menu) ..............Playing Back Movies ........................... General Camera Setup ........................97 The Setup Menu ..........................Reference Section ........................_'_ I Taking Pictures with Manual Focus .................._I-_2 Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back) ............
  • Page 16 (P,S, A or M Shooting Menu Mode) ................. _I'_34 Image Quality and Image Size......................Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control) ................Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control) .......... White Balance (Adjusting Hue) ......................Metering ................................ Continuous Shootin< ..........................ISO Sensitivity ............................... Exposure Bracketing ..........................
  • Page 17 Auto Off ................................. Format Memory/Format Card ......................Language ..............................TV Settings ..............................Fn Button ..............................Charge by Computer ..........................Toggle Av/Tv Selection ........................... Reset File Numbering ..........................Blink Warnin_ ............................... Filmstrip ................................. Eye-Fi Upload ............................... Reverse Indicators ............................. Reset All ................................. Firmware Version ............................

  • Page 19: Table Of Contents

    Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations This chapter describes the parts of the camera and also explains the main functions of each part and the basic: camera operations. Parts of the Camera ..........The Camera Body ..................Controls Used in Shooting Mode ............
  • Page 20 The Camera Body Flash raised Lens cover closed Zoom control ..........Flash ..............W : Wide ........... _¢ (flash pop-up) control ..... T : Tele ............Self4imer lamp .........._;_: Thumbnail playback ....31 AF-assist illuminator ........: Playback zoom ......Help ............
  • Page 21 Parts ofthe Camera i? ¸ 9 10 11 12 13 14 ¢ © 19 20 Power connector cover (for connection with an (apply selection) button ....10 optional AC Adapter) ......I Rotary multi selector Battery-chamber/ (multi selector) ..........memory card slot cover ....
  • Page 22 Parts of the Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode Main Function Name Mode dial Change the shooting mode. Rotate toward T (O0 (telephoto zoom Zoom control position) to zoom in, and rotate toward W (L';_) (wide-angle position) to zoom out. See "Using the Rotary Multi Selector"...

  • Page 23: Controls Used In Playback Mode

    Parts ofthe Camera Controls Used in Playback Mode Control _ ..T_'---Na me Main Function _ When the camera is turned off, press and hold this button to turn the camera Playback button on in playback mode. Return to shooting mode. •...
  • Page 24 Parts of the Camera The Monitor • Tile information that is displayed on tile rnonitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera's settings and state of use. In the default setting, information is displayed when the camera is turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo inio in Monitor settings (_98) is set to Auto info).
  • Page 25 Parts of the Camera Shooting mode ........24, 25 Aperture value ..........Focus mode ............Focus area (for manual, for center} Zoom indicator ......................28, 43, 44, SS Focus )ndicator ..........Focus area (for auto, AE/AF-L indicator ........_'_7 target finding AF).........
  • Page 26 Parts of the Camera Playback Mode Full-frame display (_30) Shooting information (_]]30) Black border indicator ....... Date of recording ......... Time of recording ........D-Lighting icon ..........Voice memo indicator ....... Quick retouch icon ........Battery ]eve[ indicator ....... Filter effects icon ........... 6"...
  • Page 27 Switching Between Shooting Mode Playback Mode Tile camera has two modes of operation: Shooting mode, which is usd for taking pictures, and playback mode, which is used for viewing pictures. Press the [] (playback) button to switch between shooting mode and playback mode.

  • Page 28: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Using Rotary Multi Selector Operate by rotating the rotary multi selector, pressing up (A), down (V), left (4) or right (1_) on the rotary multi selector, or pressing the _) button. • The "rotary multi selector" is also referred to as the "multi selector" in this manual.

  • Page 29: Using Menus (The Menu Button)

    Basic Operations Using Menus (the MENUButton) When tile MENU button is pressed while tile shooting screen or playback screen is displayed, the menu for the current mode is displayed. Once the menu is displayed, various settings (:an be (;hanged. Shooting mode Playback mode...
  • Page 30 Basic Operations Switching Between Tabs The selected menu is Press the rotary multi Press the rotary multi selector • or • to select a selector _i to highlight displayed. the tab. tab, and press the _) button or •. Selecting Menu Items Press •...
  • Page 31 The Basics of Shooting Playback ro ara,,on PreParation ] Insert the Battery :iI:L:IIIL_..,_::LL:!!LilL_::L_.!!!!!._,I;:ii:i;:i;:ii::,L,IIILI,,LJ Preparatio n 2 Charge Battery ,:.;,;_.,,,:,;..L:;.:;..;:::;_::L:;.:;..;..;..;..;..;.._.:_.:;::,..;.:;.:;! Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card ==================================================== Shooting Step 1 Turn the Camera O n ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::20 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Tim e (First Use On!y ) i:_;.1i.:;:,;:::...22 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode.::::...
  • Page 32 Open battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. ,..Insert the included EN-EL12 Batterylatch battery (rechargeable Li-ion battery). • Use the battery to push the oran e batter latch in the j,_![_]. direction indicated by the arrow _,'_lt_ • ((1}), and fully ,nsert the battery @/_<'_ _'_="_\ •...
  • Page 33 Preparation 1 Insert the Battery Removing the Battery Turn the camera off (_21) and be sure that the power- on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot (:over. To eject the battery, open the battery<:hamber¢ memory card slot cover and push the orange battery latch in the direction shown (_).
  • Page 34 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P. Ifa plug adapter _ is included with your camera, attach the plug adapter to the plug on the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.
  • Page 35 Preparation 2Charge the Battery Understanding the Charge Lamp Status Description battery is charging. Flashes slowly (green) battery is not charging. When charging is complete, charge lamp flashing slowly in green stops and is turned off. The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to gS°F).
  • Page 36 Confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are turned off and open the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover. • Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover. Insert the memory card. Memorycard slot • Slide the memory card until it clicks...
  • Page 37 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Removing Memory Cards Before opening tile battery-chamber/memory (:arc] slot (:over, turn tile camera offand confirm that tile power- on lamp and tile monitor are off. Press tile memory card in lightly with your finger (_) partially eject it, and then pull it out straight ((2}).
  • Page 38 Pressthe power switch to turn on the camera. • If you are turning the camera on for the first time, :_w#;9%_ see "Setting the Display Language, Date, and If[_ _ Time" (_22). [__'/_i • The lens extends, and the monitor is turned on. Check battery level...
  • Page 39 Step 1 Turn the Camera Turning the Camera On and Off • When tile camera is turned on, tile power-on lamp (green) lights and tile monitor is turned on (the power-on lampturns offwhen the monitor is turned on). • To turn offthe camera, press the power switch. Both the monitor and the power-on lamp are turned off.
  • Page 40 Step 1 Turn the Camera On Setting Display Language, Date, Time Dialogs for language selection and camera clock setting are displayd tile first time the camera is turned on. Press the multi selector • or • to choose the desired language and press the _ button.
  • Page 41 Step 1 Turn the Camera Press • or • to choose Yes and press the button. • After finishing the setting,the lensextends and the shooting screenis displayed. Daylight Saving Time If daylight saving time is in effect, press tile multi selector •...
  • Page 42 Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode. • The following describes how to take pictures in I_1 (auto) mode as an example. Rotate the mode dial to I_1. • The camera switches to I_1 (auto) mode and the shooting mode icon changes tO _.
  • Page 43 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Available Shooting Modes U User settings mode (_S7) Choose these modes for greater control over shutter Setting combinations that speed and aperture value. are frequently used for Settings carl be adjusted h_the shooting menu (_54) I P,S, A, M (_]51) mode...
  • Page 44 Readythe camera. • Keep your fingers, hair, strap and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator and microphone. • To shoot in the "tall" orientation, hold the camera so that the flash is above the lens. Frame the picture. o°...
  • Page 45 Step 3 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom optical Rotate tile zoom control to activate tile zoom. • To zoom in so that tile subject fills a larger area tile frame, rotate toward T (telephoto zoom position). • To zoom so that tile area...
  • Page 46 Pressthe shutter-release button halfway, i.e., press button slightly until feel resistance. • When you press the shutter-release button halfway, the camera sets the focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value). Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. •...
  • Page 47 Step 4 Focus and Shoot Note on Recording Images Saving Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved. Do notopen the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery...
  • Page 48 Press the[_ (playback) button. • When you switch from shooting mode _r__ ,ttr J) I tO playback mode, the last image saved will be displayed in fuIFframe playback I{,_¢_1 mode. "..(playback) Multi selector button Use the multi selector to view previous or next images, •...
  • Page 49 Step 5 Play Back Images Changing Images Are Displayed When using playback mode, you carl change how images are displayed by rotating tile zoom control toward W (_;_)/T (°0. Playback Zoom Display position guide Image is zoomed Image is displayed in full- frame playback mode.
  • Page 50 1 Press the_button t odelete t he image c urrently displayed onthe monitor. Press the multi selector • or • to select the desired deletion method and press the _}_ button. • Current image: Only the current image is deleted, the key picture of a sequence is selected,...
  • Page 51 Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Press the multi selector or I_ to select image deleted, to be and then press • display • To cancel the selection, press • to remove _. • Rotate the zoom control (_]27) toward T (% to switch back to full-frame playback or W(_;_) to display thumbnails.
  • Page 53 Shooting Features This chapter describes each of the camera's shooting modes and the features that are available when using shooting mode. By referring to this information, you will learn how to select different shooting modes and adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to capture.
  • Page 54 Shoot easily with basic:camera operations without going into detailed settings. The camera selects the focus area for autofocus in accordance with the composition or subject. • When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject (Target finding AF). •...
  • Page 55 When one of the following scenes is selected using the mode dial or the scene menu, images are captured using settings that are optimized for the selected scene. Rotate the mode dial to [] and take [] Night landscape ([2_138) pictures, SCENE (Scene) Press the MENU button...
  • Page 56 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Changing Scene Mode Settings • "Features That Car] Be Set Using the Multi Selector" (_Sg) vary with scene mode. See "List of the Default Settings" (_69) for more information. • Functions that can be set using tile MENU button: Tile image quality...
  • Page 57 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) SCENE -) F_ scene auto Selector When you frame a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene for simpler shooting. I_t/l_i]: Portrait, PlY: Landscape, I'_/l'_ii: Night portrait, E_: Night landscape, l_i: Close-up, _/l_i: Backlighting, D: Other scenes •...
  • Page 58 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) SCENE-_ [] Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes. Select Noise reduction burst or Single shot on the screen that is displayed when [] Landscape scene mode is selected. • Noise reduction burst: This enables you to shoot a sharp landscape with a minimum of noise.
  • Page 59 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) SCENE-_ [] Night portrait Use this mode for portraits taken at sunset or at night. Flash is used to illuminate the subject while maintaining the mood of the background. Select Hand-held or Tripod on the screen that is displayed when [] Night portrait scene mode is selected.
  • Page 60 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) SCENE-) _.'_Party/indoor Suitable for taking pictures in parties. Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • Tile camera focuses at the center area of the frame. • When shooting in a dark location, hold the camera steadily to avoid the effects of camera shake.
  • Page 61 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) SCENE-) 8_ CloseLup ... Use this mode to photograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at dose range. Select Noise reduction burst or Single shot on the screen that is displayed when _g Close-up scene mode is selected. •...
  • Page 62 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) SCENE"> TI Food Use this mode when taking pictures of food. • The focus mode (_]66) setting is changed to _ (macro close-up) and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position to the subject where the camera can shoot. •...
  • Page 63 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) SCENE _ il_ Backlighting Use when light is coming from behind the subject, throwing features or details into shadow. HDR (high dynamic range) composition can be set on the screen that is displayed when ii_ Backlighting scene mode is selected.
  • Page 64 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) SCENF -) I::] Pan0rama Use this mode for shooting panorama pictures. On the screen that is displayed when _ Panorama scene mode is selected, select I;_ Easy panorama or _1_ Panorama assist. • Easy panorama (default setting): Shoots panorama pictures that can be played back on the camera by moving the camera in the direction you want to create a panorama...
  • Page 65 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) SCENE-) _ portrait Use this mode for shooting pictures of dogs or cats. • Select Single or Continuous on the screen that is displayed when "_ Pet portrait scene mode is selected. - Single: One picture is captured at a time. - Continuous (default setting): When the camera focuses on the detected face in Pet portrait auto release...
  • Page 66 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) SCENE -->_ special effects You can add special effects for shooting. One of the following effects is selected on the screen that is displayed when _ Special effects scene mode is selected. • Soft: (default setting): Gently blur the entire picture to create a soft ambience. •...
  • Page 67 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) SCENE--_3D3D photography Use this mode for taking 3D pictures viewable in three dimensions on a 3D-compatible TVor monitor. The camera takes one picture for each eye to simulate a three-dimensional image. Pictures taken in this mode are saved with Normal as the image quality and I_:_1920xi 080 as the image size.
  • Page 68 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Using Skin Softening In tile following shooting modes, tile camera detects up to three human faces when tile shutter is released, and processes tile image to make facial skin tones softer before saving tile image. •...
  • Page 69 Pictures can be shot with greater control by setting the shooting menu (_54) items in addition to setting the shutter speed or aperture value manually according to shooting conditions and requirements. • The focus area for autofocus differs depending on the setting of AF area mode that can be selected in the P, S, A or M tab after pressing the MENU button.
  • Page 70 P, S, A, M Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Adjusting the Shutter Speed Faster Slower 1/1000 s 1/30 s Adjusting the Aperture Value Larger aperture Smaller aperture (Small f-number) (Large f-number) f/1.8 Aperture Zoom The aperture value (finumber) indicates the lens brightness.
  • Page 71 P, $, A, M Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) P (Programmed auto) (_'_10) Use for automatic control of tile exposure by tile camera. • Different combinations of shutter speed and aperture value can be selected without changing the exposure by rotating the command dial during shooting ("flexible program').
  • Page 72 P, S, A, M Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Changing P, S, A, M Modes • See "Features That Carl Be Set Using tile Multi Selector" (_59) for more information on flash mode (@60), self-timer(@6_)/smile timer (_64), focus mode (@66) and exposurecompensation (_68) •...
  • Page 73 P, S,A, M Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Option ° Description Adjust colors in the image closer to the colors as they appear to the eye. Although Auto (normal) (default setting) can be used under most types of lighting, you can apply the white balance setting suited to the sky White balance 1 conditions or light source to achieve better results if the...
  • Page 74 P, S,A, M Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Description Option When Single AF (default setting) is selected, the camera focuses only while the shutter-release button is pressed Autofocus mode halfway. When Full-time AF is selected, the camera focuses even when the shutter-release button is not _ressed halfway.
  • Page 75 Setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting (User settings) can be saved in U. Shooting is possible in P (Programmed auto), S (Shutter-priority auto), A (Aperture-priority auto) or M (Manual). Rotate the mode dial to U to retrieve the settings saved in Save user settings.
  • Page 76 U (User Setting Modes) Saving Settings in U Mode Rotate the mode dial to the desired exposure mode. :T:_i_ __°°_ • RotatetoP S AorM _ '_ _d_ _-::_ • Settings can be saved even if rotated to U (the default settings of shooting mode...
  • Page 77 Press the multi selector • (_), 4 (_Q)), • (_), or i_ (1_) while shooting to operate the following functions. _) Self-timer ([_]63)/ Flash mode (_60) Smile timer (_64) Exposure ,_ Focus m ode (_66) compensation (_68) Available Functions Available functions differ according to tile shooting...
  • Page 78 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using the Flash (Flash Modes) You car] shoot pictures with a flash by raising the flash. You car] set a flash mode that suits the shooting conditions. Slide the _@ (flash pop-up) control to raise...
  • Page 79 Features That Can B e Set Using the Multi Selector Lowering Flash When not using the flash, gently push to lower the flash until it clicks shut, Effective Range of the Flash The flash has a range of about 0.5 to 65 m (1 ft 8 in, to 21 ft) for wide angle position, and about 0.5 to 2.5 m (1 ft 8 in, to 8 ft 2 in,) for telephoto...
  • Page 80 ("In-Camera Red-Eye Fix") If the camera detects "red eye" when a picture is taken, Nikon's own In Camera Red Eye Fix processes the image before it is recorded Note the following when taking pictures: • The time...
  • Page 81 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using the Self-timer Tile self-timer is suitable for taking group pictures and reducing tile vibration when tile shutter-release button is pressed. When using tile selfitimer_ use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction in tile setup...
  • Page 82 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces) When this mode is selected, the camera detects smiling faces and automatically releases the shutter even if you don't press the shutter-release button. • This function can be used when the shooting mode is I_1 (auto), P, 8, A, M, U, scene mode Portrait or Night portrait.
  • Page 83 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Notes on Smile Timer • The digital zoom is not available. • Under some shooting conditions, faces and smiling faces may not be detected properly, • See "Using Face Detection" ([_80) for more information, •...
  • Page 84 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using Focus Mode Choose a focus mode according to tile desired scene. Press • (_ focus mode) on the multi selector. Use the multi selector to choose the desired focus mode and press the _ button.
  • Page 85 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Available Focus Modes AF Autofocus Tile camera automatically adjusts tile focus according to tile distance to tile subject. Use when the distance from the subject to the lens is 30 cm (1 ft) or more, or 60 cm (2 ft) or more at the maximum telephoto zoom position.
  • Page 86 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) By adjusting exposure compensation when taking pictures, you can adjust overall image brightness. Press i_ (l@ exposure compensation) on the multi selector. Press the multi selector • or •...
  • Page 87 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Exposure Compensation Value • The changed exposure compensation value applied in P, S or A mode is saved in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned of£ • When the shooting mode is the Fireworks...
  • Page 88 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector The default settings in scene mode are described below. _=_=,,_-_, _?_----,,o_, Focus mode Exposure Flash mode Self-timer compensation ([_60) ([_63) ([_[_]66) ([_]68) (_]]38) _i 1 (_39) _AIITn 2 "_ (_39) OFF 3 AF 1 (_40) (_40)
  • Page 89 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector 1 The setting cannot be changed. 2 _AIITO (auto) or (_) (off) can be selected. When _AIITO (auto) is selected, the camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected. 3 Self-timer or smile timer can be set.
  • Page 90 The image quality (compression ratio) and image size (:an be selected for recording. Available Image Quality Display the shooting screen -_ MI:NU button (_11) Shooting menu Image quality Lower compression ratios result in higher quality pictures, but also larger file sizes, limiting the number of sictures...
  • Page 91 Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Available Image Size Display the shooting screen -)' MENU button (_11 ) -)' Shooting rnenu -)' Image size You can set the image size (amount of pixels) for pictures recorded. The larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without...
  • Page 92 Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Number of Exposures Remaining The _llowing table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in the internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card, at each combination of Image size ([_73) and Image quality...
  • Page 93 Some stqooting settings cannot be used in combination with ottqer functions. Restricted function .."Setti ..-=i"_! Description Focus mode When _, (infinity) is selected for shooting, the flash (_66) is not available. When Continuous H Continuous L, Pre- Continuous shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, Flash mode...
  • Page 94 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Restricted function Description Picture Control When Monochrome is selected for shooting, White balance (_54) White balance is fixed at Auto (normal). When using Active D-Lighting for shooting, Picture Control Active D-Lighting Contrast in manual adjustment cannot be (_56) adjusted.
  • Page 95 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Restricted function Setting Description When Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 Continuous Print date (_55) fps or Continuous H: 60 fps is selected for shooting, print date is not available. Shutter sound is disabled when Continuous Continuous Continuous L, Pre-shooting...
  • Page 96 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously A, M The Control Range of the Shutter Speed (P, S, Modes) Tile control range of tile shutter speed differs depending on tile aperture value or the ISO sensitivity sett ng. Additionally, the contro range changes in the following continuous shooting...
  • Page 97 The focus area or focus range for ad]usting focus varies depending on the shooting mode and focus mode (_66). M or U • In P, S, A, mode, an area (:an be set to adjust focus by selecting AF area mode (_55) in the shooting menu.
  • Page 98 Focusing on Subject Using Face Detection In tile following shooting modes, tile camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera will focus on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.
  • Page 99 Focusing on Subject Focus Lock Use focus lock to focus on off<:enter subjects when center is selected for AF area mode. To focus on off-center subjects when AF area mode (_55) is set to Center in P, S, A M or U mode, use focus lock as described below. fra me.
  • Page 101 Playback Features This chapter describes some of the features available when playing back images.
  • Page 102 When viewing images in full-frame playback mode thumbnail playback mode, you (:an configure following functions by pressing the MENUbutton display the menu, and then selecting the [] (1_11). Description Create retouched copies in which contrast and r._,. Quick retouch 1, 2, 3 saturation have been enhanced.
  • Page 103 Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) Option Description Sequence display Display a sequence of images shot continuously options individual images, or display only the key picture of a sequence. Change the key picture for the series of pictures that Choose key picture were shot continuously (Pictures in a sequence, _'_14).
  • Page 104 You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. • Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off. For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations, refer to the documentation included with the device in addition to this document.
  • Page 105 (Service Pack 2) • Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3) Macintosh • Mac: OS X (version 10.5.8, 10.6.8, 10.7.2) Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility. Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 Installer CD into the CD- ROM drive.
  • Page 106 - ViewNX 2 : For viewing, editing, and printing transferred images - Nikon Movie Editor: For basic editing of transferred movies • Panorama Maker 6 (for creating a single panorama photo using a series of images shot in panorama assist scene mode) •...
  • Page 107 File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double-clicklmport 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...
  • Page 108 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 (_t_). • Click Start Transfer ((2_). (5:' • At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer.
  • Page 109 Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the • (_ movie-rec:ord) button. In playback mode, press the _) button to play a movie.
  • Page 110 You can record movies by simply pressing the • ("_ movie-record) button. Color tones, white balance, and other settings are the same asthey are when taking still images. Turn on the camera display shooting Movie option screen, • The movie options icon indicates the type of movie recorded.The default setting is 1"_] HD 1080p'k...
  • Page 111 Recording Movies Notes on Movie Recording • When saving a movie onto a memory card, a memory card with an SD speed class of Class 6 or higher is recom mended (_lg). if the transfer speed of the card is slow, the movie recording end unexpectedly, •...
  • Page 112 Recording Movies Maximum Movie Length Internal memory Movie options ([_95) (4 GB)2 (90 MB) 25 min HD 1080p'k (1920x1080) 37 s1 57 s 40 min HD I080p (1920xi080) HD 720p (I 280x720) Imin 25 s 25 min iFrame 540 (960x540) 33 s1 yeA[] 2 h 50 min...
  • Page 113 Recording Movies Changing Movie Recording Settings (Movie Menu) Tile following option settings can be changed. Display the shooting screen -') MENU button -') _1_tab (_11 Option Description Select the type of movie recorded. The camera can record normal speed movies and high speed (HS) movies, which Movie options can be played back in slow motion or fast motion.
  • Page 114 Press the[_ (playback) button to select ..playback mode. • Pressthe multi sdector to sdect a movie. • Moviescan be recognized by the movie options icon (_94). Press the _ button to play back a movie. Pausing Adjusting the volume Pressthe zoom c ontro TJW during p ayback.
  • Page 115 General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the Y setup menu. • See "Using Menus (tiqe MENU Button)" (_11) for more information about using tile camera's menus • For further details about each setting, refer to "The Setup Menu" in the Reference Section (_:_70).
  • Page 116 (setup) Pressthe MENU b utton -_ V tab (_11 From the menu screen, select the Y tab to display the setup menu, and then you can change the following settings. Option Description _°_" Select the image displayed as the welcome screen when the camera is turned on.
  • Page 117 The Setup Menu Option Description Reduce blurring caused by camera shake when shooting. The default setting is On. Vibration reduction • When using a tripod to stabilize the camera, set this feature to Off to prevent this feature from malfunctioning. When the camera detects camera shake or subject movement at the time of shooting, it automatically increases ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to reduce...
  • Page 118 The Setup Menu Option ...... _'°De_cri_tio_ _'÷_ ........: _"_ Language Change the camera's display language. Adjust settings for connection to television. • When the camera is connected to a television using an audio/video cable but no picture is displayed on TV settings the television, set Video mode to NTSC or PAl according to the type of signaE compatible with the...
  • Page 119 The Setup Menu Option Description When On is selected, thumbnails of previous and subsequent images are displayed at the bottom of the Filmstrip monitor when you rotate the mufti selector quickly while viewing an image in full-frame playback mode ([_)30). The default setting is Off. Set whether or not to enable the function for sending Eye-Fi upload...
  • Page 121 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. NIKON CORPORATION FX2B02(11) © 2012 Nikon Corporation 6MM 17611-02...