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  • Page 1 Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA COOLPI,2"C PIO0 User's Manual...
  • Page 2 • The AC Adapter EH 62A (available separately from Nikon) can be used to power the camera using an electrical outlet, Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to...
  • Page 3 Connecting the Camera and Printer Turn offthe camera. ¢ 5" Turn on the printer. £0 • Check printer settings. Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. • When connecte correctly, thePiot.,idgestartup re%T screen (d) w_U b e d_splayed _n thecamera monitor.
  • Page 4 More Information See "Printing images of Size 1:1" (_78) for more information. Printing Pictures at a Time After connecting tile camera to tile printer correctly ([_147), print pictures by following the procedure below. Use the multi selector to choosethe picture to be printed and press the _) button, •...

  • Page 5: Printing Multiple Pictures

    Choose the desired paper size and press the _) button. • To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. Choose Start print and press the _) button. Printing starts. • Monitor display returnsto that shown in step 1 when printing is compWete.
  • Page 6 Choose the desired paper size and press the _) button. • To specify paper size using printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. Choose Print selection, Print all images or 5" DPOF printing and press the _) button. Print selection Choose the pictures (up to a maximum of 99) and number of copies (up to nine per picture).
  • Page 7 Print all images All pictures stored in tile internal memory, or on the memory card, are printed one at a time. • The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose Start print and press the _) button. •...
  • Page 8 The setup menu contains the following options. I,i_l Welcome screen [_154 Choose whether or not to display the welcome screen on the monitor when the camera is turned on. Date Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. II-ll Monitor settings...
  • Page 9 Reset file numbering J_]l Z4 Reset the f ile numbering. Firmware version _[:]174 Display camera firmware version. Displaying the Setup Menu Switch to the Y tab in the menu screen. Press the MENU button to display the menu screen. Press _ on the multi selector. •...

  • Page 10: I_1 Welcome Screen

    I_1 Welcome Screen MENU Press the b utton ") V (Setup menu) (_153) -') Welcome screen Choose whether or not to display the welcome screen on the monitor when the cameraisturned on. None (default setting) Displays the shooting or playback screen without displaying...
  • Page 11 Date Press the MENU button "_ III (Setup menu) (_153) -'_ Date Set tile camera's internal clock. Date Set camera clock to the current date and time. Use the multi selector to set the date and time. • Highlight an item (day, month, year, hour, minute, and the order in which day, month, and year are displayed): Press •...
  • Page 12 Press i_. • The time zone selection screenis displayed. Press _ or i_ to choose the travel destination time zone. • When using the camera in an area where daylight saving time is in effect, press • to set the clock daylight saving time.
  • Page 13 Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not )isted below, set the camera clock using Date. _:_T_]W-'_:':" '°_!! °° _atio-'-7 ..UTC +/- °_°_ati°o_ Madrid, Paris, Berlin Midway, Samoa Hawaii, Tahiti Athens, Helsinki, Ankara Moscow, Nairobi, Riyadh, Alaska, Anchorage Kuwait, Manana...
  • Page 14 Monitor Settings Press the MENU button ") V (Setup menu) (_153) --) Monitor settings Change tile settings for tile options below. 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.

  • Page 15: Date Imprint

    Date Imprint Press the MENUbutton V (Setup menu) (_153) Date imprint The shooting date and time can be imprinted in pictures at the time of shooting.This information can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of date and time (l_[_10%. Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted in pictures.
  • Page 16 _11_Vibration Reduction Press the MENU button _ V (Setup menu) (_153) _ Vibration reduction Specify the vibration reduction setting for taking still pictures. Correct blur, caused by slight []and movement known as camera shake, that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter...
  • Page 17 Notes on Vibration Reduction It may take a few seconds to activate vibration red uction after the power is turned on or the ca mera enters shooting mode from playback mode. Wait until the display stabilizes he.re shooting, Due to characteristics of the vibration reduction function,...
  • Page 18 _-_ Motion Detection Press the MENUbutton ") V (Setup menu) (_153) --) Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of camera shake and sub]ect movement when shooting still pictures. Auto When tile camera detects the movement of the subject or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity...

  • Page 19: Red-Eye Reduction

    -'Ill AF Assist Press the MENU button "_ V (Setup menu) (_153) -_ AF assist Enable or disable the AF-assist illumination that assists the auto focus when lighting is poor. Auto (default setting) AF assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit.

  • Page 20: Digital Zoom

    Digital Zoom Press the MENUbutton V (Setup menu) (_153) Digital zoom Enable or disable digital zoom. On (default setting) When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum opdcal zoom position, rotating and holding the zoom control at T (00 triggers digital zoom (_[_]29). crop Limit zoom magnification up to the position of _...

  • Page 21: Sound Settings

    _,)) Sound Settings Press the MENUbutton V (Setup menu) (_153) Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings. Button sound Turn button sound (default setting) or Off. A beep will sound once when settings are corn pleted successfully, twice when the camera focuses on the subject, and three...
  • Page 22 I_I/L_] Format Memory/Format Card Press the MENUbutton V (Setup menu) 153) _ Format memory/Format card Use this option to format internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the Internal Memory To format tile internal memory, remove tile memory card from tile camera. Tile Format memory option appears in tile setup menu.
  • Page 23 illlLanguage Press the MENUbutton -_ V (Setup menu) (_153) -_ Language Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages..................................,oo_, ......................_e_tina Czech Polski Polish Dansk Danish Portugu_s Portuguese German Pycc_HR Russian Deutsch English j(default setting) ..

  • Page 24: Charge By Computer

    _._ Charge by Computer Press the MENUbutton V (Setup menu) 153) _ Charge by computer Choose whether or not the battery inserted in the camera is charged when camera is connected to a computer via USB cable ([_]]145). Auto (default setting) When the camera is connected to a computer that is running, the battery inserted...

  • Page 25: Blink Warning

    Blink Warning Press the MENU button -_ V (Setup menu) (_153) -_ Blink warning Choose whetheror not blinking eyes are detected when using face priority ([_gl) in the following shooting modes. • Scene auto selector mode ([_43) • Portrait ([_46) or Night portrait ([_47)
  • Page 26 Operating the Did someone blink? Screen Tile foIIO\A/ing operatkms carl be performed \A/hen tile Did someone blink? screen is displayed. If no operations are performed for a few seconds, tile screen automatically returns to tile shooting mode screen. _i_"i_'_o _'u'°°_Us_-_-_° Description Zoom in to the face T (R)
  • Page 27 Reset MENU Press the b utton ") V (Setup menu) (_153) -') Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera settings will be restored to the following default values. Pop-up Menu Shooting in the Scene Mode Smart Portrait Menu Skin softening (_]57) Smile timer (_]57) Subject Tracking Menu Sport...
  • Page 28 Movie Menu Option Default value Movie options ([_133) HD1080p_t_ (1920×1080) HS movie options ([_ 134) 240 fps Autofocus mode ([_135) Single AF Electronic VR ([_136)On wind noise red uction ([_ 136) Shooting Menu Default value Option Normal Image quality (_[_]75] I_ 3648×2736 Image size (_]76) Normal...
  • Page 29 Setup Menu Option _i' .._e_a_a_ Welcome screen ([_154) None Image review ([_[]J158) Brightness ([_ 158) Date imprint ([_159) Vibration reduction ([_160) Motion detection ([_162) AF assist ([_163) Auto Red-eye reduction ([_163) Pre-flash on Digital zoom ([_164) Button sound (J_[]165) Shutter sound ([_165) Auto off ([_165) 1rain...

  • Page 30: Reset File Numbering

    Reset file numbering Press the MENUbutton ") V (Setup menu) (_153) --) Reset file numbering When Yes is selected, the sequential numbering of file numbers will be reset ([_181 ). After resetting, a new folder will be created and the file number for the next image taken will start from "0001 : Notes on Reset...
  • Page 31 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. _1_ Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.
  • Page 32 Battery • (-heck the battery level when taking the camera out, and charge the battery if necessary. Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged, as this will result in reduced battery performance. If possible, carry a fully charged spare battery when taking...
  • Page 33 Cleaning Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typicallya small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that Lens/ is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove electronic fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the...
  • Page 34 • 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.
  • Page 35 Rechargeab!e Rechargeable LNon Battery EN-EL5 battery ChargT_g _'_C--'!_:::]:7! Charging AC Adapter EH 68P/EH-68P (AR) Adapter Battery charger Battery Charger MH-61 AC Adapter EH-62A (connect as shown) AC adapter Before dosing the battery chamber/memory card slot cover, fully insert the cord of the AC adapter into the slot in the battery chamber. Jf part of the cord runs out of the groove, the cover or cord may be damaged when the cover is closed.
  • Page 36 Approved Memory Cards The following See ure Digital (SD) r_]emory cards have been tested and approved use in this camera. All cards of the designated make and capacity can be used, regardless of speed. soooisk : ,: //,',',,,,2,,,,,G,,B,,',4 _-- o-,o-o _B28 G_2,_ _2 _ Lexar _2 GB1,4GB 2,8 GB2 If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, check that device...
  • Page 37 • A folder for storing files will be automatically created using the following naruing convention: 'Folder number + NIKON' (e.g., '100NIKON'). If there are 200 files in the folder, a new folder will be created. (For example, the folder name following '100NIKON' will be '101NIKON'.
  • Page 38 • When image files or voice files are copied to or from the internal memory or memory carpi (1_[_115), the file naming conventions are as follows: Files copied using Selected images are copied to the cu rrent folder (or to the folder used for subsequent pictures), where they are assigned file numbers in ascending order following the largest file number in memory.
  • Page 39 The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealin( with them. Description Solution Display Clock not set. Set clock. (blinks) Battery is running low, Prepare to charge or change battery, 16,18 16,18...
  • Page 40 Solution Display All data stored on the memory card will be deleted when formatted, if there is any data on the Card is not formatted, Memory card has not card that you want to keep, select Format card? been formatted for use No, and backup the data to a...
  • Page 41 I]:D Solution Display Description Time out error while Choose memory card with faster Cannot record movie. recording movie, write speed, No more folders can Cannot reset file 24,166, Insert a new memory card, or format be created. numbering, the internal memory/memory card.
  • Page 42 Lens error again, If the error persists, contact camera off, remove retailer or Nikon authorized service lens cap, and turn the camera on.) representative. Error occurred during communication with Turn off camera and reconnect cable.
  • Page 43 Display Printer error: out of ink Printer error: file corrupt See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information,...
  • Page 44 If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon authorized service representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right most column for more information. Display, Settings and Power Supply...
  • Page 45 ..l_roi_m-'?!_i Cause/Solution _i"!_ Still pictures recorded before the clock was set (when 22, 155 "Date not set" ind icator blinks during shooting) will have a Date and time of time stamp of'00/O0/O000 00:00"; movie recordings will recording are not have a time stamp of "01/01/10 00:00:' Set the correct...
  • Page 46 Turn can]era off, remove replace battery, then turn can]era on again.In theeventofcontinued malflJnction, contact yourretaileror Nikon authorized representative. disconnecting service Note that power sour_-e as described above of any result in the loss data...
  • Page 47 Problem Cause/Solution is selected for Digital zoom in the setup menu, Digital zoom cannot be used in the following situations, 38, 40 When focus mode is set to MF (manual focus) 46, 47, 49, 51, 52 When Portrait, Night portrait, Night landscape, Fireworks show or Backlit...
  • Page 48 Problem ?!_i Cause/Solution ..[_[_] Flash is set to _) (off). Built in flash window is blocked. Pictures are too Subject is beyond flash range. dark Adjust exposure compensation, (underexposed), Raise the ISO sensitivity, Subject is backlit. Raise the built in flash, set Backlight 34, 51 the scene mode or set the flash mode to _ (fill flash).
  • Page 49 Confirm that the operating system used is compatible when camera with the camera. connected to a Computer is not set to launch Nikon Transfer computer. automatically. For more information on Nikon Transfer, refer to help information contained in Nikon Transfer.
  • Page 50 _'i"'! Cause/Solution _i"_ Problem The PictBridge With some PictBridge compatible printers, the PictBridge screen iS not startup screen may not be displayed and it may be unable displayed when print pictures when Auto is selected for the Charge the camera computer option in the setup menu, Set the Charge...
  • Page 51 Nikon COOLPIX PIO0 Digital Camera Compact digital camera 10.3 million 1/2.3 in. CMOS; approx. 10.6 million total pixels 1iii iiii 26x optical zoom, NIKKOR lens 4.6 120ram (angle of view equivalent to that of 26 678mm lens in Eocal length...
  • Page 52 10 M 3648×2736 • 8 M 3264×2448 2592x1944 • 3 M 2048x1536 1600x1200 • 1280x960 1024x768 • VGA 640x480 3648x2432 3584×2016 • 16:9 2736x2736 ]SO 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 Auto (auto gain from ISO 160 to 800) High ISO Sensitivity auto (ISO 160 to 1600)
  • Page 53 EH 68P (AR): Approx. 55 x 51.6 x 66 mm (2.2 x 2.0 x 2.6 in.) EH 68P: Approx. 60 g (2.1 oz) EH 68P (AR): 65 g (2.3 oz) _1_ Specifications • Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain, • Theappearanceofthisproductand itsspecificationsaresubjecttochangewithout...
  • Page 54 Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for (arnera 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 picturPs to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card.

  • Page 55: Scenes Cene Mode

    Auto 34 Symbols Auto bracketing Auto mode 26 A Aperture-priority mode 66, 70 Auto off 165 (apply selection} button I_1 Auto mode 26 Autofocus 39, 60, 93, 135 Autofocus mode 61,93 Delete button 32, 33, 117, 137 AV cable 138 DISP (display) button Exposure compensation...
  • Page 56 Distortion control Identifier D-Lighting DPOF printing Image copy 115 DSCN 181 Image quality 75 Dusk/dawn Image Sharpening Image size 76 Electronic viewfinder Infinity Electronic VR 136 Internal memory Internal memory indicator Exposure compensation Interval Timer Shooting 86, 87 Exposure mode 66 ISO sensitivity 36, 84 Extension...

  • Page 57: Night Portrait

    Night portrait [] 47 Resetting Saved Settings Nikon Transfer Rotate image 114 Noise reduction RSCN 181 Number ofexposures remaining 26, 77 Saturation Off 34 Save to user setting Optical zoom 29 Scene auto selector 43 Optimize Image 79 Scene mode 45...
  • Page 58 Vari-angle monitor Vibration reduction Video output Voice memo l 17 Volume Welcome screen 154 White balance 82 Wide 29 Wind Noise Reduction Zoom 29 Zoom control...
  • Page 59 Nikon 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. NIKONCORPORATION Printed in Japan Fuji Bldg., Marunouchi 3-chome,...

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