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  • Page 1 Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA COOLP P310 Reference Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints for using the camera. Shooting Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ..............Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back) ........_3 Using Panorama Assist ..................... Using 3D Photography ..................... P, S, A, M Modes ....................
  • Page 3 M, U, Available when the shooting mode is P, S, A, the Sports or Special effects scene mode. Press the multi selector • (_t_ focus mode). ®( • Use the multi selector to choose (manual focus) and press the _) button. •...
  • Page 4 Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama SCENE Rotate the mode dial to -> MENU button -) I_ Panorama Select Easy panorama and press button. Select shooting range from Normal (180 °) or "_ Wide (360°), press button. • The image sizes (W x H) when the camera is held in landscape orientation are as follows.

  • Page 5: Using Easy Panorama (Shooting And Playing Back)

    Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back) Press the shutter-release button all the way, and release it. • The [_ icons showing the panorama direction displayed. Move the camera straight and slowly in one of the four directions to start shooting. •...
  • Page 6 Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back) Viewing Easy Panorama (Scroll) Switch to playback mode (_30), display the picture recorded with easy panorama in full-frame playback mode and press tile _) button. Tile camera displays tile short side of the picture filling tile entire screen and...
  • Page 7 Using a tripod makes the composition easier When using a tripod to stabilize the camera, set Vibration reduction (_77) to Off in the setup menu. SCENE Rotate the mode dial to -_ MENU button Panorama Select Panorama assist press button. •...

  • Page 8: Using Panorama Assist

    Using Panorama Assist Press the _ button when shooting is completed. • The camera returns to step 2. Notes on Panorama Assist • Set the flash mode, self timer, focus mode and exposure compensation before releasing shutter for the first picture. The settings cannot be changed...
  • Page 9 The c amera takes one picture foreach eye tosimulate athree-dimensional image ona3D<ompatible TV ormonitor. 3D photography SCENE -_ MENU Rotate the mode dial to button Framethe subject. • The focus area that the camera focuses on can be moved to areas other than the center of the frame. To move the focus area, press the _) button before taking the first picture, and then rotate the multi selector or press &, V, _1, or I_.

  • Page 10: Using 3D Photography

    Using 3D Photography Taking 3D Pictures • Moving subjects are not suited to 3D photography, We recommend shooting still subjects, • Pictures have a less pronounced 3D feel as the distance between the camera and background increased, • Pictures may have a less pronounced 3D feel when the subject is dark or when the second picture...
  • Page 11 P (Programmed auto), S (Shutter-priority auto) or A (Aperture-priority auto) P, S Rotate mode dial to _,_' Rotate the command dial or multi selector to set the exposure. • In mode, the flexible program ([_53) carl be set by rotating the command dial.
  • Page 12 P,8, A, M Modes Notes on Shooting • When zooming is performed after the exposure is set, exposure combinations or aperture value may be changed, • When the subject is too dark or too bright, it may not be possible to obtain the appropriate exposure,...
  • Page 13 P, S, A, M Modes M (Manual) Mode Tile user c:onttols both tile shutter speed and aperture value. • The shutter speed can be set in a range from a maximum speed of 1/2000 to 8 seconds. Rotate mode dial to Rotate command dial to set a...
  • Page 14 P,8, A, M Modes Note on Shooting When zooming is per_rmed after the exposure is set, aperture value may be changed, Note on ISO Sensitivity When ISO sensitivity (_46) is set to Auto (default setting) or Fixed range auto, ISO sensitivity fixed at ISO 100.

  • Page 15: Playback

    The i mages shot inthe following continuous shooting mode are saved as agroup (called a"sequence") each time y ou shoot. • Continuous H, Continuous L, Pre-shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps or Continuous H: 60 fps in Continuous (_42) in tile shooting menu •...

  • Page 16: Playing And Deleting Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode (Sequence)

    Playing and Deleting Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode (Sequence) Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence When the MENU button is pressed during an image sequence playback, the following menu operations are available, Quick retouch _'B18 D Lighting --_ _'_18 Filter effects 1 Skin softening --_ _19...
  • Page 17 Editing Features Images car] be easily edited with this camera using the functions below. Edited images are stored as separate files (_94). Editing function ..Application !'i!=!:_ Quick retouch (_18) Easily create a copy with enhanced contrast and richer colors. Create a copy of the current...
  • Page 18 Editing Still Images Restrictions on Image Editing The _llowing restrictions apply when editing pictures that were created by editing, Editing functions used Editing functions to add Skin softening, Filter effects, Small picture, Black border or Crop Quick retouch can be used. D-Lighting Quick retouch...
  • Page 19 Editing Still Images r__ Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation picture Select (_30) ") MENU button(_l 1 "_ r._- Quick retouch Press the multi selector • or • to choose setting level, press button. • The original version is displayed on the ]eft and the edited version is displayed on the right •...
  • Page 20 Editing Still Images Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones picture softening Select (_30) ")' MENU button (_]I I -)' _ Skin Press the multi selector • or • to choose setting level, press the _ button. • A confirmation screen is displayed, and the image is displayed zoomed in on the face edited by skin softening •...

  • Page 21: Editing Still Images

    Editing Still Images (_ Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects picture Select (_30) -)' MENU button ([_11 -)' (_ Filter effects Option Description Selective color Keep only the selected image color and make other colors black-and-whRe. Produce star-like rays of light that radiate outward from bright Cross screen objects such as sunlight reflections and city lights.
  • Page 22 Editing Still Images Confirm result press the _ button. • A new, edited copy is created. • To cancel, press ". • Copies created by editing with filter effects can be recognized by tile 0 icon displayed in playback mode. Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image picture...
  • Page 23 Editing Still Images Black Border: Adding a Black Border to Pictures picture Select (_30) ") MENU button ([_]I I -)' [] Black border Press the multi selector • or • to choose desired frame thickness, press button. • Choose a frame thickness from Thin, Medium Broad line.
  • Page 24 Editing Still Images Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only portion visible monitor when I_o°_ displayed with playback zoom (_31 ) enabled. Cropped copies are stored separate files. Enlarge the picture for cropping ([_[_]31), Refine copy composition, •...
  • Page 25 Connect the camera to a television to play back pictures on the television. If your television is equipped with an HDMI connector, you can connect it to the camera with a commercially available HDMI cable to play back pictures. Turn offthe camera.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Camera To A Tv (Viewing Images On A Tv)

    Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) Tune television to the video channel. • See tile instruction manual provided with yourTV for details. remains off. Notes on Connecting an HDMI Cable An HDMI cable is not included, Use a commercially available HDMI cable to connect...
  • Page 27 Users of PictBridge-compatible (_)717) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. The steps for printing are as follows. usin_,t orderoption (Print order: _56) Print individual Pictures Print multiple pictures (_29)1 (0"€28) Notes on Power Source...
  • Page 28 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Connecting the Camera to a Printer Turn offthe camera. Turn on the printer. • Check the printer settings. Connect the camera to the printer using the included USBcable. • Be sure that the plug is oriented correctly. When disconnecting the cable, do not pull the plug atan angle.
  • Page 29 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Printing Individual Images After connecting the carnera to tile printer correctly (_27), print pictures by following the procedure below. Use the multi selector to choose the picture to be printed, and press the _ button.

  • Page 30: Connecting The Camera Toaprinter (Direct Print)

    Connecting the Camera toaPrinter (Direct Print) Choose the desired paper size and press the button. • To specifythe paper sizeusing tile printer settings, chooseDefault in the paper sizemenu. Choose Start print press the _}_ button. Printing starts. • The monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete.
  • Page 31 Connecting the Camera toaPrinter (Direct Print) Choose the desired paper size and press the button. • To specifythe paper sizeusing tile printer settings, chooseDefault in the paper sizemenu. Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press the _ button. Print selection Choose the pictures (up to a maximum ofgg)
  • Page 32 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Print all images All pictures stored in the internal memory or on the memory card are printed one per each. • When the menu shown on the right is displayed, choose Start print and press the _) button to start printing.
  • Page 33 Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie The desired portions of a recorded movie carl be saved as a separate file. Play back the movie to be edited and pause at the start point of the portion that is to be extracted ([Z_96).

  • Page 34: Editing Movies

    Editing Movies Notes on Editing Movies • Use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during editing. When the battery level is _], movie editing is not possible. • Once a movie is created through editing, it cannot be used again for extracting a movie,...
  • Page 35 Image Quality and Image Size To setthe image quality and image size,see"Changing the ImageQuality and ImageSize"(_72). Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control) P, S, A P, S, A Rotate • Picture Control the mode dial to • MENU button • tab (_11) Change the settings for image...

  • Page 36: Shooting Menu (P,S,A Or M Mode)

    Shooting (P,S,A or M Mode) Menu Customizing Existing COOLPIX Picture Controls: Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust COOLPIX Picture Control can be custorrfized using Quick adjust, which allows for balanced adjustment of sharpness, contrast, saturation and other image editing components, or manual adjust, which allows for detailed adjusting of the components individually.
  • Page 37 Shooting (P,S, A or M Mode) Menu Types of Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust Option Description Adjust the sharpness, contrast and saturation levels automatically. Five levels of adjustment are available from -2 to Quick adjust 1 Choose from options between -2 and +2 to reduce or emphasize the effect of the selected COOLPIX Picture Control.
  • Page 38 Shooting (P,S,A or M Mode) Menu Option " Description '_'_ Control the tint used in monochrome photographs from B&W (black-and-white, the default setting), Sepia, and Cyanotype Toning 3 (blue-tinted monochrome). Pressing the rotary multi sdector • when Sepia or Cyanotype is selected enables you to choose from seven levels of gradation.
  • Page 39 Shooting (P,S, A or M Mode) Menu Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control) P, S, A P, S, A Rotate the mode dial to --) MENU button tab (_11) -)' Custom Picture Control The picture editing options created by customizing COOLPIX Custom Picture Controls (:an be registered up to two options.
  • Page 40 Shooting (P,S,A or M Mode) Menu White Balance (Adjusting Hue) P, S, A P, S, A Rotate the mode dial to -) MENU button tab (_11) -) White balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting.
  • Page 41 Shooting (P,S, A or M Mode) Menu Using Preset Manual Use when you want to make pictures taken under unusual lighting conditions (e.g., lamps with reddishqight) look as though they were shot in normal light. Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting.
  • Page 42 Shooting (P,S,A or M Mode) Menu Metering P, S, A P, S, A Rotate the mode dial to -) MENU button tab (_11) -)' Metering The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as "metering:' Use this option to choose...
  • Page 43 Shooting (P,S, A or M Mode) Menu Continuous Shooting P, S, A P, S, A Rotate the mode dial to -) MENU button tab (_11) -) Continuous Change the settings for continuous shooting and BSS (Best Shot Selector). Option " Description One picture is shot each time the shutter-release button is Single (default setting)
  • Page 44 Shooting (P,S,A or M Mode) Menu Option Description BSS is recommended for shooting under low lighting without the flash, with the camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which camera shake is likely to blur pictures. BSS (Best Shot Selector Keep pressing the shutter-release button all the way, and up to ten pictures are shot and the camera automatically selects and saves only the sharpest picture in the series.
  • Page 45 Shooting (P,S, A or M Mode) Menu Pre-shooting Cache When Pre-shooting cache is selected, shooting begins when the shutter release button is pressed hal_ay for O.S seconds or longer, and images captured before the shutter release button is pressed all the way are saved along with images captured after the shutter release button...
  • Page 46 Shooting (P,S,A or M Mode) Menu Choose the interval between each shot and press the _) button. • The maximum amount of frames that can be taken during interval timer shooting differs according to the selected interval. - 30 s: 600 images - 1 rain: 300 images - 5 rain:60 images...
  • Page 47 Shooting (P,S, A or M Mode) Menu ISO Sensitivity P, S, A P, S, A Rotate the mode dial to -) MENU button tab (_11) -) ISO sensitivity The higher the ISO sensitivity, the less light needed for taking pictures. The higher the ISO sensitivity, the darker the subject that can be shot.
  • Page 48 Shooting (P,S,A or M Mode) Menu Exposure Bracketing P, S or A P, S Rotate -) Exposure bracketing the mode dial to -_ MENU button -')' tab (_11) The exposure (brightness) carl be changed automatically during continuous shooting. This is effective for shooting when it is difficult...
  • Page 49 Shooting (P,S, A or M Mode) Menu AF Area Mode to P, S, A or M -_ MENU P, S, A or M (_11) Rotate the mode dial button -) AF area mode You carl set how the focus area is determined for autofoc:us.
  • Page 50 Shooting (P,S,A or M Mode) Menu Option Description Choose manually the focus position from 99 areas in the screen.This option is suited to situations in which the intended subject is relatively still and not positioned at the center of the frame. Rotate the multi selector or press A V, _1 or •...
  • Page 51 Shooting (P,S, A or M Mode) Menu Option Description When the camera detects main subject, it focuses on that subject. See "Using the Target Finding AF" ['.] TargetfindingAF ([_J79) for more information. AF areas Notes on AF Area Mode • When the digital zoom is in effect, the camera...
  • Page 52 Shooting (P,S,A or M Mode) Menu Using Subject Tracking P, S, A P, S, A Rotate the mode dial to -_ MENU button tab (_11) _' AF area mode Choose this mode to shoot moving subjects. Subject tracking begins once you select a subject to be focused on, and the focus area will move and follow the subject.
  • Page 53 Shooting (P,S, A or M Mode) Menu Notes on Subject Tracking • The digital zoom is not available. • Set the zoom position, flash mode, focus mode, or menu settings before registering a subject. any of these are changed after a subject is registered, the subject will be canceled.
  • Page 54 Shooting (P,S,A or M Mode) Menu Flash Exp. Comp. A orM P, S, P, S, A Rotate the mode dial to -_ MENU button tab (_11) -_ Flash exp. comp. Compensate the flash output. Use this option when the flash is too bright or too dark.
  • Page 55 Shooting (P,S, A or M Mode) Menu Active D-Lighting P, S, A P, S, A MENU Rotate the mode dial to -> b utton tab (_11) -)' Active D-Lighting "Active D-Lighting" preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. The image taken reproduces the contrast effect that is seen with the naked eye.
  • Page 56 Shooting (P,S,A or M Mode) Menu Zoom Memory A orM P, S, P, S, A Rotate the mode dial to -) MENU button tab (_11) -) Zoom memory Option Description When the zoom control is operated, the camera changes in steps to the focal length (equivalent to 35mm [135] format of angle of view) of the zoom lens that is set in advance.
  • Page 57 For more information about image editing functions; (Quick retouch, D- Lighting, Skin softening, Filter effects, Small picture and Black border), see "Editing Still Images" (_=_16). Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) (Playback Press the [] button mode) -)' MENU button ([_Jl 1 -)' _ Print order If you choose...

  • Page 58: The Playback Menu

    The Playback Menu Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and shooting information. • Choose Date press the _) button to print shooting date on all pictures in the print order. • Choose Info and press the _) button to print shooting...
  • Page 59 The Playback Menu Slide Show Press the [] button (Playback mode) -_ MENU button ([_/_] 1 1 ) -_ _ Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic: slide show. Use the multi selector to choose...
  • Page 60 The Playback Menu Protect Press the [] button (Playbackmode) ") MENU b utton (_]11) -) _ Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. In the image selection screen, choose a picture and set or cancel protection. See "The Image Selection Screen" (_60) for more information.
  • Page 61 The Playback Menu The Image Selection Screen The image selection screen is displayect in the following menus. Only one image can be selected for some menu items, while for other menu items, multiple images can be selected. Eunctions for which only on e image can be 0Funct!ons for which multiPle images canbe selected selected...
  • Page 62 The Playback Menu Rotate Image image Press the [] button (Playbackmode) -_ MENU b utton ([_11) -_ _L_ Rotate Change the orientation of pictures played back in the camera's monitor after shooting. Still pictures can be rotated 90° clockwise or counterclockwise. Pictures that were recorded in the "tall"...
  • Page 63 The Playback Menu _1 Voice Memo _11 Voice memo Press the [] button (Playbackmode) -') Selecta picture -') MENU b utton (_]11 ) -') Use the camera's microphone to record voice memos for pictures. • The recording screen isdisplayedfor a picture without voicememo, while the voice memo playbackscreen is displayedfor a picture with voice memo (a picture markedwith _ in full-frame playbackmode).
  • Page 64 The Playback Menu E'3 Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) Press the [] button (Playback mode) -) MENU button (_11 ) -) C_ Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory c:ard. Use the multi selector to select an option from...
  • Page 65 The Playback Menu Message: "Memory contains no images." If there are no pictures stored on the memory card when playback mode is selected, the message, Memory contains no images., is displayed. Press the MENUbutton and select Copy from the playback menu to copy the pictures stored...
  • Page 66 Movie Options the shooting screen Display -_ MENU button "_ _ (Movie) tab (_]] 11) _ Movie options You can choose the type of movie to shoot. The camera can record normal speed movies and HS (high speed) movies (_I667), which (:an be played back in slow motion...

  • Page 67: The Movie Menu

    The Movie Menu HS Movies See "Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)" (_67) more information. Option Description 1/4-speed slow motion movies with an aspect ratio of 4:3 are recorded. _'_D] HS 120 fps (640x480) Max. movie length: 7 min 15 s (playback time: 29 min) Movie bitrate: 2.8 Mbps Frame rate: 120 frames per second 1/2-speed slow motion movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9...
  • Page 68 The Movie Menu Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion Movie) Displaytheshooting screen -_ MENU button _ _ /Movie/ tab1_11/-_ Movie options HS (high speed) movies carl be recorded. Movies recorded using HS movie can be played back in slow motion at 1/4 or 1/2 of normal playback speed, or played...
  • Page 69 The Movie Menu Notes on HS Movie • The sound is not recorded. • Zoom position, focus, exposure and white balance are locked when the • (_1_ movie record) button is pressed to start recording, HS Movie Recorded movies are played back at about 30 frames per second.
  • Page 70 The Movie Menu Autofocus Mode Display the shooting screen _' MENU button -'_ _ (Movie) tab (_] 11 ) _' Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses when recording normal speed movies (_65). Option Description AF-S Single AF Lock on the focus when the • (_l_I movie-record) button is pressed (default...
  • Page 71 Welcome Screen screen Press the MENU button -) V tab ([_]11 -) Welcome Choose whether or not to display the welcome screen on the monitor when camera is turned Option Description None Display the shooting or playback screen without displaying the (default setting) welcome screen.

  • Page 72: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu Time Zone and Date zone Press the MENU button -_ V tab (_]l 1 -_ Time and date Option Description Set the camera dock to the current date and tir_le, Use the mufti selector to set the date and time.
  • Page 73 The Setup Menu Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone Usethe multi selectorto choose Timezone, and press the _}_button. • The Time zone screen is displayed. Choose Travel destination press button. • The date and time displayed on tile monitor change according to the region currently selected.
  • Page 74 The Setup Menu Time Zones The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock using Time zone and date. UTC+/-_-'I'' Location UTC+_ ---'_ Location Midway, Samoa Madrid, Paris, Berlin Hawaii, Tahiti Athens, Helsinki, Ankara Moscow, Nairobi, Riyadh, Alaska, Anchorage...
  • Page 75 The Setup Menu Monitor Settings Press the MENU button ") V tab ([_]I I ) ") Monitor settings Option Description Photo info Select information displayed on tile monitor during shooting and playback modes. On (default setting): Picture is displayed on the monitor immediately Image review after shooting and the monitor display returns to shooting screen.
  • Page 76 The Setup Menu Shooting mode Playback mode Hide info Framing grid+auto In addition to information shown with The same information as in Auto info Auto info above, a framing grid is is displayed. displayed to help frame pictures. It is not displayed while recording movies.
  • Page 77 The Setup Menu Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures) Press the MENUbutton ")' V tab (_]11 ) ")' Print date The shooting date and time (:an be imprinted on pictures at the time of shooting. This information (:an be printed even from printers that do not support printing of the date and time (_57).
  • Page 78 The Setup Menu Vibration Reduction Press the MENU button "_ V tab (_]11 ) "_ Vibration reduction Option Description Compensate camera shake that commonly occurs when shooting at the telephoto zoom position or slow shutter speed. Camera shake is also compensated when recording movies as well as when shooting still images.The camera automatically detects the panning direction and only compensates...
  • Page 79 The Setup Menu Motion Detection Press the MENU button -) V tab ([_11 ) '_ Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of camera shake and subject movement when shooting still pictures. Option Description If the camera detects the movement of the subject or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity is raised and the shutter speed is increased to reduce their effects.
  • Page 80 The Setup Menu AF Assist Press the MENU button -') V tab (_]11 ) -') AF assist Enable or disable the AF-assist illuminator that assiststhe autofocus when the lighting is dim. Description AF-assist illuminator lights automatically if the lighting is dim. The illuminator has a range of about 5.3 m (17 ft) at the maximum wide-angle...
  • Page 81 The Setup Menu Sound Settings Press the MENUbutton ") V tab ([_11 ) ") Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings. Option Description Set the following all sound settings to On (default setting) • Setting beep (beep sounds once when the settings completed) Buttonsound...
  • Page 82 The Setup Menu Format Memory/Format Card Press the MENU button ") V tab ([_]I I ) ") Format memory/Format card Format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting permanently deletes all data in the internal memory or memory card. The deleted data cannot be recovered. Be sure to transfer important pictures to a computer before formatting.
  • Page 83 The Setup Menu TV Settings Press the MENU button "_ Iii tab ([_11 ) "_ TV settings Adjust the settings for connecting to a %/. Option Description Select the analog video output system from NTSC or PAL in Video mode accordance with your TV.
  • Page 84 The Setup Menu Fn Button Press the MENU button -)' Iii tab (_]11 -)' Fn button Assign the frequently used shooting menu to the (FL;NC:) button (_2). M or U • This (:an be used when P, S, A, is chosen for shooting mode.
  • Page 85 • When the camera is connected to a computer, an application installed on the computer, such as Nikon Transfer 2, may sta ft. If the camera was connected to the computer for the sole purpose charging the battery, exit the application.
  • Page 86 The Setup Menu The Charge Lamp The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is connected to a computer, Option Description Flashes slowly (green) Battery charging. Battery not charging. If the charge ]amp changes from slow flashing (green) to off while the power-on lamp is lit, charging is complete.
  • Page 87 The Setup Menu Toggle Av/Tv Selection Press the MENU button ") V tab (_]I I ) ") Toggle Av/Tv selection Switch tile method for setting tile flexible prograrn, shutter speed or aperture value. • This feature can be used when shooting mode is setto P, S, A, M or U...
  • Page 88 The Setup Menu Blink Warning warning Press the MENU button ") V tab (_]11 ") Blink Choose whether or not blinking eyes are detected when using face detection (_80) in tile following shooting modes • In tile foJJowing scene modes: Scene auto selector...
  • Page 89 The Setup Menu Filmstrip Press the MENU button -) V tab (_]11 ) -) Filmstrip Allows you to select whether or not filmstrips are displayed when rotate the multi selector quickly in full-frame playback mode (_30)........Option Description Image thumbnail is displayed at the bottom of the monitor when...
  • Page 90 The Setup Menu Eye-Fi Upload Eye-Fi upload Press the MENUbutton V tab (_11 "_ Option Description Enable Upload images created by the camera to a preselected destination. Disable (default setting) Images will not be uploaded. Notes on Eye-Fi Cards • Note that images will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient even if Enable...
  • Page 91 The Setup Menu Reverse Indicators Press the MENU button _ V tab (_]I I ) _ Reverse indicators Change the +/ display direction of the exposure indicator displayed when shooting mode is M The + side of the indicators is set to the Jeff and side is set to the right in the default setting.
  • Page 92 The Setup Menu Shooting Menu _,,_ .._....... 0 p._-tio_. _ ..Default value Image quality (_72) Normal Image size (_73) _ 4608×3456 Picture Control (_34) Standard White balance (_39) Auto (normal) White balance fine adjustments (_39) Metering (_41) Matrix Continuous (_42) Single...
  • Page 93 The Setup Menu Option Default Value Auto Motion detection (_78) Auto AF assist (_7g) Digital zoom (_79) Button sound (_I-_80) Shutter sound (_I-_80) 1 min Auto off (_I_80) Auto HDMI (_82) HDMI device control (_82) HDMI 3D output (_I-_82) Continuous Fn button (_83) Auto...
  • Page 94 The Setup Menu • Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (_g4) in the memory. After resetting, numbering continues from the lowest number available in the internal memory or the memory card. If Reset all is performed after all pictures are deleted from the internal memory or memory card (_32), the file numbers for the next pictures taken start from "0001 ."...
  • Page 95 • A folder for storing files is automatically created using the following naming convention: "Folder number € NIKON" (e.g., "100NIKON"). If there are 200 files in a folder, a new folder is created. (For example, the folder name following "100NIKON" becomes "101NIKON.") A new folder is also created when the file...

  • Page 96: File And Folder Names

    File and Folder Names • When image files or voice files are copied to or from the internal memory memory card (_63), the file naming conventions are as follows: Selected images: Files copied using selected images are copied to the current folder (or to tile folder...
  • Page 97 ReChargeable Rechargeable Lidon Battery EN-EL121 battery Charging AC Charging AC Adapter EH-69P 1'2 adapter Battery Charger MH%5 (Charging time when the battery is completely used up: Approx. Battery Charg 2 hours 30 minutes) AC Adapter EH-62F (connect as shown) AC adapter Properly align the power connector cord in the power connector chamber/memorycard...
  • Page 98 The f ollowing table l ists t he error messages and other warnings displayed onthe monitor, as well as the solutions for d ealing with them. Display Cause/Solution Clock not set. (flashes) Set date and time. Battery exhausted. Battery exhausted. Charge or replace the battery.

  • Page 99: Error Messages

    Error Messages Displg Cause/Solution !!_i'!'_ Memory card []as not been formatted for use in this camera. Card is not formatted. All data stored on the memory card is deleted when formatted. Format card? If there is any data on the card that you want to keep, select No, and backup the data to a computer before formatting memory...
  • Page 100 Error Messages Display Cause/Solution Failed to save the 3D pictures. Try shooting again, Failed to save 3D Delete unnecessary pictures, image In some shooting conditions, such as when the subject moves or the subject is dark or low in contrast, 3D pictures may not be created, resulting...
  • Page 101 Turn off camera, remove and reinsert battery, and turn on System error camera. If the error persists, contact retailer or Nikon authorized service representative. Printer error Printer error: check Check printer. After solving the problem, select Resume printer status.
  • Page 102 _ Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Products ..........The Camera ......................_:-2 The Battery ......................_)_-3 Charging AC Adapter .................._)_-4 The Memory Cards ...................._)_-5 Caring for the Camera ..........Cleaning ........................_)_-6 Storage ........................_)_-6 Troubleshooting ............

  • Page 103: The Camera

    The Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe tile following precautions when using or storing tile device. Be sure to read and follow tile warnings of"For Your Safety" (_vi to _viii) thoroughly before using tile products. Keep...

  • Page 104: The Battery

    Caring for the Products Notes on the Monitor • Monitors and electronic viewfinders are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is...

  • Page 105: Charging Ac Adapter

    Caring for the Products • If the battery will not be used for some time, insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing it for storage The battery should be stored in a cool location with an ambient temperature of 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F) Do not store the battery in hot or extremely (:old locations •...

  • Page 106: The Memory Cards

    Caring for the Products Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See "Approved Memory (ards" (_l • Be sure to observe the precautions in the memory card documentation when you use the memory card. • Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. •...

  • Page 107: Cleaning

    Cleaning Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints, o_ly substances, orother stains that c annot beremoved w_th a blower, carefully...
  • Page 108 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. • See "Error Messages" (_97) for more information.

  • Page 109: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem _'_'_ Cause/Solution Camera is off Battery is exhausted. Standby mode for saving power: Press the power switch, shutter release button, button or • movie record) button, or rotate the mode dial, Monitor is blank. When flash lamp flashes, wait until flash has charged, Camera and computer are connected via USB cable.
  • Page 110 Troubleshooting _,u_ _'W_Problem Cause/Solution Reset file Reset file numbering cannot be applied when the fokJer 100, numbering number reaches 999 and there are images in the folder. (ihange cannot be done, the memory card, or format the internal memory/memory card, Monitor is turned Battery temperature...
  • Page 111 Troubleshooting Problem _I Cause/Solution Subject is too close to the camera, Try shooting with _ (macro 39, 43, close up) in the focus mode, or Scene auto selector Close-up scene mode. The intended subject is one with which autofocus does not Camera cannot perform well.
  • Page 112 Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution Off is selected for Shutter sound under Sound settings the setup menu, No sound when Sports, Museum or Pet portrait is selected in scene mode. 40, 44, 47 shutter is released. Other functions that restrict the use of the shutter sound are set, Do not block the speaker.
  • Page 113 Troubleshooting Problem _°_I Cause/Solution may take more time to save images in the following situations, When the noise reduction function is in operation When flash is set to _ (auto with red eye reduction) When taking pictures in the following scene modes, Hand-held in []...
  • Page 114 Computer is not set to launch Nikon Transfer 2 automatically. For more information on Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information contained in ViewNX The PictBridge...
  • Page 115 Nikon COOLPIX P310 Digital Camera ..;_Compact digital camera 16.1 million 1/23dn. type CMOS; approx. 16.79 million total pixels 4.2x optical zoom, NIKKOR lens 4.3-17.9mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 24-100 mm Foca I length lens in 35ram [135] format) fJ-n°mber...

  • Page 116: Specifications

    Specifications • ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Hi 1 (equivalent to 6400) • Auto (auto gain from [SO 100 to 1600) • Fixed range auto (ISO 100 to 400, 100 to 800) • Hi 2 (equivalent to 12800) (Special effects is set to High ISO monochrome in scene mode)
  • Page 117 Specifications Audio/video output; digital I/O (USB); HDMI Mini Connector (Type C) (HDMI output) Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese •...

  • Page 118: Supported Standards

    Approx. 55 g (2.0 oz)(excluding plug adapter) ForArgentina and Korea: A pprox. 80 g (2.9oz) 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, Supported Standards •...
  • Page 119 Audio/video cable _'624 Svmbols Audio/video-in jack _'624 Auto A Aperture-priority auto mode Auto bracketing Auto off _'680 _) Apply selection button 5, 10 I_1 Auto mode Auto with red-eye reduction Autofocus "_ Delete button 4, S, 32, _'662 Autofocus mode 56, 67, _52, Flash mode...

  • Page 120: Index

    Index Format the internal memory _'_81 Date and time _671 Format the memory card 18, _'_81 FSCN _'_94 Daylight saving time Delete _662 Full-frame playback Full-timeAF _'_52, _'_69 Digital zoom _679 Direct Print _626 D-Lighting _618 HDMI 100, _'_24, _'_82 DPOF printing _631 HDMI device control...

  • Page 121: Optional Accessories

    Index Monitor settings Motion detection Quick adjust Movie length Quick retouch Movie options _'_65 Movie playback Rear<urtain sync Movie recording Rechargeablebattery 14, 96 Multi selector 4, 5, 10, 59 Recording slow motion movies _'_67 Multi-shot 16 55, _'_43 Resetall 101, _'_90 Museum Reset file numbering...
  • Page 122 Index SSCN _94 Startup zoom position Subject tracking 55, _49, Sunset _ Target finding AF 55, Tele 27 Thumbnail playback Time difference Time zone Time zone and date Toggle Av/Tv selection 100, Toning TVsettings 100, USBcable 16, 86, _27, USB/audio/video output connector _24,...
  • Page 125 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...

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