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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA COOLPI/_ Reference Manual...
  • Page 2 Basic shooting operations can be performed. In addition, the options of shooting menu can be adjusted according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to capture. Display the shooting screen -) I_1 (shooting mode) button -_ I_1 •...
  • Page 3 I_I (Auto) Mode ..Option u _0 Descr_pt_o_ "_ ...... Adjust colors in the image closer to the colors as they appear to the eye. Although Auto (default setting) can be used under most types of lighting, you can apply the white balance setting suited to the sky conditions or light source to White balance achieve better results if default setting results are...
  • Page 4 Pressthe multi selector • (_), _ (_k_)), • (_), or i_ (l_) while shooting to operate the following functions. Flash mode (_54) = x°o--ecom,eo Macro mode ([_57) Available Functions Available functions differ according to the shooting mode as follows. • See "Default Settings" (_59) for more information on the default settings in each shooting mode.

  • Page 5: Flash Modes (Using The Flash)

    Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Flash Modes (Using the Flash) You can set a flash mode that suits the shooting conditions. Press • flash mode) on the multi selector, Press the multi selector to select desired mode and press button.

  • Page 6: Flash Modes

    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: •...

  • Page 7: Using The Self-Timer

    Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using the Self-timer The self-timer is suitable for taking group pictures and reducing the vibration when the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. %t Vibration reduction in the setup...
  • Page 8 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using Macro Mode When using macro mode, tile camera carl focus on subjects as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the front of the lens. This feature is useful when taking close-up pictures of flowers and other small subjects.

  • Page 9: Exposure Compensation

    Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness) By adjusting exposure c:ompensation when taking pictures, you can adjust overall image brightness. Press i_ (ff-_ exposure compensation) on the multi selector. Press the multi selector • or •...

  • Page 10: Default Settings

    Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Default Settings The default settings in eac:h shooting mode are described below. • SimiJar information about scene mode can be found on the next page. Self:timer _'7_"_ Exposure Flash mode Macro mode Compensation mode Shooting...
  • Page 11 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector The default settings in each scene mode are described below. Exposure Flash mode Self-timer mode Macro mode :iiT!!ii£ !L!iiidl compensation ([_[_]57) ([Z]58) OFF 1 (_40) OFF 1 (_40) ®1 OFF 1 (_40) ®1 OFF1...

  • Page 12: Image Mode Settings

    shooting screen Shooting Image Display the -) MENU b utton (_11 Menu -) mode Use the Image mode setting in the shooting menu to select the combination image size and image quality (compression rate) that is used when saving images. Select the image mode best suited to the manner in which images will be used and the capacity of the internal memory or memory card.
  • Page 13 Changing the Image Size (Image Mode) Number of Exposures Remaining The _llowing table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved in the internal memory and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that due to JPEG compression, the number of exposures remaining...
  • Page 14 Some shooting settings cannot be used in combination with other functions. ,o_7_o,-_ <:,_,,_ _,_,_,_,_o Restricted Option Descriptions function When continuous is used for shooting, the Continuous (_52) flash cannot be used. Flash mode When Blink proof is set to On, the flash Blink proof (_50) cannot be used.
  • Page 15 Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Restricted function When continuous is used for shooting, Continuous (_52) shutter sound is disabled. Sound settings When Smile timer is set to On, shutter Smile timer ([_50) sound is disabled. When continuous is used for shooting, blink Blink warning warning is disabled.
  • Page 16 In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. If more than one face is detected, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera will focus on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.
  • Page 17 In the following mode, the camera detects up to three human faces when the shutter is released, and processes the image to make facial skin tones softer before saving the image. • I_ (easy auto) mode (_38) • Portrait (_40) or Night portrait (_41) in scene mode...
  • Page 18 Use focus lock to focus on off<enter subjects when center is selected for AF area mode. To focus on off<enter subjects when Center is selected for AF area mode for the shooting menu (_51) in I_1 (auto) mode, use focus lock as described below. Position the subject at the center of the frame, Pressthe...

  • Page 20: Playback Features

    Playback Features This chapter describes how to select certain types of images for playback as well as some of the features available when playing back images.

  • Page 21: Available Playback Modes

    Playback mode can be changed according to the type of images you want view. Available Playback Modes Play All images are played back without selecting types of images. When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode, this mode is selected. Favorite pictures Hay back only the images added to an album.
  • Page 22 When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the following functions by pressing the MENU button to display the menu, and then selecting the [] tab, I_ tab, _ tab or I_1tab (_11). Option "...
  • Page 23 Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) ,_,u_ option "1 Description [_[_] Sequence Display a sequence of images shot continuously display options individual images, or display only the key picture of a sequence. Choose key Change the key picture for the series of pictures that were picture 4 shot continuously (Pictures in a sequence _7).
  • Page 24 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 25 (Service Pack 2) • Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3) Macintosh • Mac: OS X (version 10.5.8, 10.6.7) 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 26: Using Viewnx

    • ViewNX 2 (consisting of the three modules below) - Nikon Transfer 2: For transferring images to the computer - ViewNX 2: For viewing, editing, and printing transferred images - Nikon Movie Editor: For basic editing of tranderred movies •...
  • Page 27 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. _1_ Connecting the USB Cable...

  • Page 28: Viewing Images

    • Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed in the "Source" pand in the Nikon Transfer 2 "Options" area ((1). • Click Start Transfer ((2_). • At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer.
  • Page 29 Using ViewNX 2 Retouching Photographs Glick Edit in the ViewNX 2 toolbar. Image editing functions inchde tone compensation, sharpness adjustment, and trimming (cropping). Editing Movies Click Movie Editor in the ViewNX 2 toolbar. Movie editing functions inchde the ability to delete unwanted scenes. Printing Images Glick Print in the ViewNX 2 toolbar.

  • Page 30: Recording And Playing Back Movies

    Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the • (_!, movie-record) button. In playback mode, press the _) button to play a movie.
  • Page 31 You can record movies by simply pressing the • movie-record) button. {}olor tones, white balance, and other settings are the same when recording movies as they are when taking still images. Turn on the camera display shooting Movie option screen. •...

  • Page 32: Recording Movies

    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 (_21). if the transfer speed of the card is slow, the movie recording end unexpectedly, •...
  • Page 33 Recording Movies Maximum Movie Length __,_ o_ ..... _ Memory car d Movie options ([_83) Internal memory (approx. 83 MB) (4GB)* 35 min I_'_ HD 1080p_t_ (1920x1080) 50 s I_'_ HD 1080p (1920x1080) 58 s 40 rain 72_] HD720p(1280x720) lmin18s 55 rain 20 min...
  • Page 34 Recording Movies Changing Movie Recording Settings (Movie Menu) The following option se_ings can be changed. Display the shooting screen -') MENU button -') _I_ tab (_ _pL,r'_+;on r'escr;_+;on r-cq Select the type of movie recorded. The default setting is HD 1080p'k (1920xi080).
  • Page 35 Press the _ (playback) button to enter playback mode. • Use the multi selector to select the movie. • Movies can be recognized by the movie options icon /_s2,s3/. Press the _ button to play back movie. Adjusting volume Pausing Use the zoom button or W (_3)
  • Page 36 Using GPS/Displaying Maps This chapter describes how to record the position information on the image using GPS and how to display the current position and image shooting location on the screen using the camera's internal information.
  • Page 37 The Global Positioning System (GPS)is a satellite based navigation system using the electro magnetic waves of a network of GPSsatellites placed into orbit. It allows users to determine their locations anywhere on Earth. The camera's internal GPS receives signals from the GPS satellites and calculate its current time and position. Calculation of the position is known as positioning.
  • Page 38 Starting GPS Data Recording Notes on GPS • When positioning for the first time, when positioning was unable to be performed for about hours, or after the battery was changed, it takes a few minutes to obtain the position information. •...
  • Page 39 The current position or image shooting location can be displayed on the screen using the camera's internal map information. To display the map, press the action button in shooting mode or playback mode. When Using Shooting Mode Todisplay tile current position on tile screen,presstile Scale GPS reception action button in shooting mode when Record GPS...
  • Page 40 Displaying Maps Display • The map display cannot be rotated. Only the north up display (the top of the screen indicates north) is available. • The map display scale may vary depending on the country where the map is displayed, •...
  • Page 41 In map display mode, the following option settings can be changed. Press the action button (display map, _ 13) -) MENU button -) _ tab (_ Option Description Record GPS data: When set to On, signals are being received from the GPS satellite and positioning starts ([_86).
  • Page 42 Changing the GPS or Electronic Compass Settings (Map Menu) Option Description Make the settings for the PO[ (points of interest, location name information). Embed POI: When set to On, the location name information is recorded on the pictures to be shot.The default setting is Off.

  • Page 44: General Camera

    General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the Y setup menu. • See "Using Menus (the MENUButton)" (_11) for more information about using the camera's menus. • For further details about each setting, refer to "The Setup Menu"...
  • Page 45 (setup) Press the MENU button tab (_11 From the menu screen, select the Y tab to display 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. Select COOLPIX to Welcome screen display the COOLPIX logo.

  • Page 46: The Setup Menu

    The S etup Menu Option Description When the camera detects camera shake or subject movement at the time of shooting, it automatically increases ISQ sensitivity and shutter speed to reduce blurring. The default setting is Auto. Motion detection _'_74 The sO icon lights in green when the camera detects camera shake and increases shutter speed.
  • Page 47 The Setup Menu Option Description Format the internal memory(only when a memory card is not inserted) or the memory card (when a memory card is inserted). Format memory/ • All data stored in the internal memory or on the Format card memory card is deleted during formatting cannot be restored.

  • Page 48: Reference Section

    Reference Section The Reference Section providesdetailed information and hints for using the camera. Shooting Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back) ........_2 Using Panorama Assist ..................... 8"_5 Playback Playing and Deleting Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode (Sequence) ........................Favorite Pictures Mode ....................

  • Page 49: Taking Pictures With Easy Panorama

    Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama Display the shooting screen -') I_1 (shooting mode) button -) _ (the second icon from the top*) -') i_ -') 1_ (panorama) The icon for the last scene mode selected is displayed. The default setting is _ (portrait).
  • Page 50 Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back) Press the shutter-release button all the way, and release it. • The D icons showing the panorama direction displayed. Move the camera straight and slowly in one of the four directions to start shooting. •...

  • Page 51: Easy Panorama

    Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back) Viewing Easy Panorama (Scroll) Switch to playback mode (_32), display tile picture recorded with easy panorama in full-frame playback mode and press the _) button. The camera displays the short side of the picture filling the entire screen and scrolls the displayed area automatically.
  • Page 52 Using a tripod makes the composition easier. When using a tripod to stabilize the camera, set Vibration reduction (_73) to Off in the setup menu. Display the shooting screen -_ I_1 (shooting mode) button -_ _ (the second icon from the top _) -'_ i_ -'_ 1_ (panorama) The icon for the last scene mode selected is displayed.
  • Page 53 Using Panorama Assist Shootthe next picture. • Match the outline of the next picture so that 1/3 of the frame overlaps the previous picture, and press the shutter-release button. • Repeat until you have taken the necessary number of pictures to complete the image.
  • Page 54 The images shot in the following continuous shooting mode are saved as a group (called a "sequence") each time you shoot. • Continuous H, Continuous L in Continuous (_'__6) in the shooting menu • Sports (_40) or Continuous in the Pet portrait (_46) scene mode Playing Images...

  • Page 55: Deleting Images In A 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 D Lighting --_ _17 Glamour retouch Filter effects 1...
  • Page 56 You c an add favorite pictures toone ofnine a lbums after shooting inaccordance with the category (excluding movies). After images are added, they c an beeasily played back using "a favorite pictures mode." • itiseasier tofind the images when t hey a re added toseparate albums in accordance with events ortype o fsubjects.
  • Page 57 Favorite Pictures Mode Playing Back Images in Albums Select playback mode -) [] button (_70) -) _I Favorite pictures Use the multi selector to select an album and press the _) button to play back only images added to the same album.
  • Page 58 Favorite Pictures Mode Changing the Favorites Album Icon MENU Select favorite pictures mode Select an album to change its icon O) -) button Press the multi selector _ or i_ to choose an icon color and press the _]_ button. Press A, V, _ or i_ to choose an icon and press the _]_ button.
  • Page 59 Captured images are automatically sorted into categories, such as portraits, landscape, and movie. If you select _ Auto sort using the procedure described in "Switching Between Playback Modes" (_70), the category selection screen is displayed. Usethe multi selector to select a category and then press the _) button to play back images in the selected category.

  • Page 60: Auto S Ort Mode

    Auto S ort Mode Notes on Auto Sort Mode • Up to 999 images and movie files can be sorted to each category in auto sort mode, If 999 images or movies have already been sorted to a specific category, new images and movies cannot sorted to that category nor can they be displayed...
  • Page 61 If you select I_ List by date using the procedure described in "Switching Between Playback Modes" (_70), the shooting date selection screen is displayed. Use the multi selector to select a date and then press the @ button to play back images captured on the selected date.
  • Page 62 Editing Features Images carl be easily edited with this carnera using the functions below. Edited imagesare storedasseparatefiles(_'_8S). Editing function Application Quick retouch (_'_17) Easily create a copy with enhanced contrast and richer colors. D-Lighting (_'_17) Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced...
  • Page 63 Editing Images (Still Pictures) Restrictions on Image Editing The following restrictions apply when editing pictures that were created by editing, Editing functions used Editing functions to add Quick retouch Glamour retouch, Small picture or Crop can be used. D-Lighting Quick retouch, D-Lighting or Filter...

  • Page 64: Enhancing Contrast And Saturation

    Editing Images (Still Pictures) r__ Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Select a picture (_32) -) MENU button -) Playback menu (_11) -) r÷,- Quick retouch Press the multi selector • or • to choose setting level, and press the _]_ button. •...
  • Page 65 Editing Images (Still Pictures) Glamour Retouch: Making Facial Skin Tones Softer, Face Smaller, or Eyes Larger Select a picture (_32) _ MENU button @ Playback menu ([Z::] 11) _ _ Glamour retouch Press the multi selector • or • to select effect type, press...
  • Page 66 Editing Images (Still Pictures) (_ Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects picture Playback menu Select (_32) ") MENU button (_]I I ") _ Filter effects --o_..iOption ° Description Modify color tones. Color options • Select the option from Vivid color, Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype.
  • Page 67 Editing Images (Still Pictures) Check effect press the _ button. • A new, edited copy is created. • To cancel, press ". • Copies created by editing with filter effect can be recognized by the 0 icon displayed in playback mode. Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image Playback menu...

  • Page 68: Crop: Creating A Cropped Copy

    Editing Images (Still Pictures) Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible on the monitor when I_1_I1o° _ is displayed with playback zoom (_33) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. Enlarge the picture for cropping ([_[_33).
  • Page 69 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 movies. Turn offthecamera. Connect the camera to the TV.
  • Page 70 Connecting Camera to a TV (Playback a TV) Tune the television to the video channel. • See the instruction rnanual provided with your television for details. Hold down the r_l button to turn on the r /_ /a_"",_ / <c_ _;' i,k'_:m_',i// camera.
  • Page 71 Users of PictBridge<ompatible (_)723) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. The steps for printing are as follows. Take picture Notes on Power Source • When connecting the camera to a printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent...

  • Page 72: Connecting The Camera To A Printer

    Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Connecting the Camera to a Printer Turn offthecamera. 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 73 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Printing Individual Images After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (_2S), print pictures by following the procedure below. Use the multi selector to choose the picture to be printed and press the _) button. •...

  • Page 74: Printing Multiple Images

    Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Choose the desired paper size and press button. • To speci_ the paper size using the printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. Choose Start print press the _]_ button. Printing starts.

  • Page 75: Connecting The Camera To A Printer (Direct Print)

    Connecting the Camera toaPrinter (Direct Print) Choose the desired paper size and press the I_) button. • To specifythe paper sizeusing the printer settings, chooseDefault in the paper sizemenu. Choose Print selection, Print all images DPOF printing and press the _) button.
  • Page 76 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 77 Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie The desired portions of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file (except for movies recorded with iFrame 540 (960x540)). Play back the movie to be edited and pause at the start point of the portion...
  • Page 78 Editing Movies Notes on Editing Movies • Once a movie is created through editing, it cannot be used again _r extracting a movie, To extract another range, select and edit the original movie. • Becausethe edited moviesareextracted in 1 second units, they mayvary slghtlyfrom the set start...
  • Page 79 Image Mode (Image Size and Quality) See "(}hanging tile Image Size (Image Mode)" (_61) for more information on Image mode. Skin Softening Display the shooting screen in smart portrait mode (_4g) -) MENU b utton -) [] tab ([_)11) _ Skin softening Enable skin softening.

  • Page 80: Blink Proof

    The Smart Portrait Menu Blink Proof Display the shooting screen in smart portrait mode (_4g) _ MENU button _ [] (_11) _ Blink proof When On is selected, the camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time a picture is taken. Of tile two shots, one in which tile subject's eyes are open is saved.
  • Page 81 Image Mode (Image Size and Quality) See "(}hanging tile Image Size (Image Mode)" (_61) for more information on Image mode. White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Display the shooting screen in _ (Auto) mode ([_]51 ) _ MENU button tab (_ 11 ) White balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source.
  • Page 82 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 FX1H03(11) 6MM 15311-03 © 2011 Nikon Corporation...

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