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Introduction Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes and Index i
Introduction Read This First Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX P310 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (Avi) and 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. Confirming the Package Contents In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you purchased the camera.
Read This First About This Manual Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual: Icon Introduction If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A13). To learn about the parts of the camera and basic operations, see “Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations” (A1).
Read This First Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning Introduction As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.
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For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. Introduction This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury.
For Your Safety • Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation. • If liquid from the damaged battery comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water. • If leaked battery fluid gets into your eyes, rinse them out immediately with clean running water and get medical treatment. • Do not attempt to charge batteries that are not rechargeable.
For Your Safety Introduction • Do not handle the plug or Charging AC Adapter with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. • Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DCto-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire.
Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. The power supply unit is intended to be correctly orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.
Notices Introduction CAUTIONS Notices for Customers in Europe Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. CAUTIONS Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Table of Contents Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... ii Introduction Read This First ........................................................................................................................................ ii Confirming the Package Contents.............................................................................................................. ii About This Manual......
Table of Contents Shooting Features ............................................................................................................................ 35 Introduction A (Auto) Mode.................................................................................................................................... 36 Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings........................................................................................................ 36 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) .....
Table of Contents Recording and Playing Back Movies.......................................................................................... 91 General Camera Setup.................................................................................................................... 97 The Setup Menu .................................................................................................................................. 98 Reference Section..........................................................
Table of Contents Introduction xiv Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode)................................................................................. E34 Image Quality and Image Size........................................................................................................... E34 Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control) ................................................................................ E34 Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control).................................
Table of Contents Introduction Auto Off ........................................................................................................................................................... E80 Format Memory/Format Card............................................................................................................ E81 Language........................................................................................................................................................
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Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 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 ................................................2 The Camera Body ..........................................................................................2 Controls Used in Shooting Mode ............................................................
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 2 3 4 5 6 Flash raised Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 7 8 Lens cover closed 9 1 2 10 11 12 7 Flash......................................................................60 8 K (flash pop-up) control .....................60 9 Self-timer lamp...............................................63 AF-assist illuminator....................................99 Zoom control........................................
Parts of the Camera 1 9 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 8 2 34 5 6 7 15 16 19 20 21 1 Monitor..........................................................6, 24 2 k (apply selection) button ...................10 Power connector cover 12 (for connection with an optional AC Adapter) ........................ E96 3 Rotary multi selector (multi selector) ...............................................10 13 4 c (playback) button............................
Parts of the Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode Control Name Mode dial Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Zoom control Rotary multi selector Main Function Change the shooting mode. See “Using the Rotary Multi Selector” for more information. Display and hide the menu. When pressed halfway (i.e., if you stop pressing when you feel resistance slightly): ShutterSet focus and exposure. release button When pressed all the way (i.e.
Parts of the Camera Controls Used in Playback Mode Control Name A Main Function • When the camera is turned off, press 21 and hold this button to turn the camera on in playback mode. • Return to shooting mode. 9 Zoom control • Enlarge the image when rotated toward 31 g (i); display image thumbnail or the calendar when rotated toward f (h). • Adjust the volume for voice memo and 84, movie playback. 96 Rotary multi selector See “Using the Rotary Multi Selector” for more information.
Parts of the Camera The Monitor • The information that is displayed on the monitor 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 info in Monitor settings (A98) is set to Auto info).
Parts of the Camera 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Shooting mode......................................24, 25 Focus mode......................................................67 Zoom indicator ..............................................27 Focus indicator...............................................28 AE/AF-L indicator....................................E7 Zoom memory...............................................56 Flash mode .......................................................
Parts of the Camera Playback Mode Full-frame display (A30) 1 23 22 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations 18 17 24 Shooting information (A30) 25 4 2 3 100NIKON 0004.JPG P 1/250 F5.6 5 6 15/05/2012 12:00 9999.JP 9999.JPG 7 21 20 19 8 9 16 ISO 10 4 999/999 15 14 13 12 999/999 9999/9999 1m 0s 1m 0s a b 11 +1.0 200 132 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 16 Black border indicator ............................... 84 17 D-Lighting icon .............................................
Basic Operations Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode Shooting mode Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations The camera has two modes of operation: Shooting mode, which is used for taking pictures, and playback mode, which is used for viewing pictures. Press the c (playback) button to switch between shooting mode and playback mode. • While using playback mode, you can also switch to shooting mode by pressing the shutter-release button or the b (e movie-record) button.
Basic Operations Using the Rotary Multi Selector Operate by rotating the rotary multi selector, pressing up (H), down (I), left (J) or right (K) on the rotary multi selector, or pressing the k button. • The “rotary multi selector” is also referred to as the “multi selector” in this manual.
Basic Operations Using Menus (the d Button) When the d button is pressed while the shooting screen or playback screen is displayed, the menu for the current mode is displayed. Once the menu is displayed, various settings can be changed. Shooting mode Playback mode 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.JPG F5.
Basic Operations Switching Between Tabs Shooting menu Image quality Image size Picture Control Custom Picture Control White balance Metering Continuous Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Press the rotary multi selector J to highlight the tab. Shooting menu Image quality Image size Picture Control Custom Picture Control White balance Metering Continuous Press the rotary multi selector H or I to select a tab, and press the k button or K.
The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation Shooting Step 1 Turn the Camera On..............................................................................................20 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time (First Use Only) .....................22 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode.......................................................................................24 Step 3 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................
The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Battery Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the included EN-EL12 battery (rechargeable Li-ion battery). The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Battery latch • Use the battery to push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1), and fully insert the battery (2). • When the battery is inserted correctly, the battery latch will lock the battery in place.
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery Removing the Battery Turn the camera off (A21) and be sure that the poweron lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and push the orange battery latch in the direction shown (1). Then, remove the battery straight (2).
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery 1 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P. The Basics of Shooting and Playback If a 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. * The shape of the plug adapter varies according to the country or region in which the camera was purchased.
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Understanding the Charge Lamp Status Description Flashes slowly (green) The battery is charging. Off The battery is not charging. When charging is complete, the 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 95°F).
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 1 Confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are turned off and open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover. • Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover. 2 Insert the memory card. Memory card slot The Basics of Shooting and Playback • Slide the memory card until it clicks into place. B Inserting the Memory Card Correctly Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card.
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Removing Memory Cards Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera off and confirm that the poweron lamp and the monitor are off. Press the memory card in lightly with your finger (1) to partially eject it, and then pull it out straight (2). B High Temperature Caution The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe caution when removing the battery or memory card.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • If you are turning the camera on for the first time, see “Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time” (A22). • The lens extends, and the monitor is turned on. 2 Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining. Battery level indicator The Basics of Shooting and Playback 25m 0s 1/250 F5.6 840 Number of exposures remaining Battery Level Display Description b Battery level high. B Battery level low.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On Turning the Camera On and Off • When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) lights and the monitor is turned on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor is turned on). • To turn off the camera, press the power switch. Both the monitor and the power-on lamp are turned off. • To turn on the camera in playback mode, press and hold the c (playback) button. At this time, the lens does not extend.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time Dialogs for language selection and camera clock setting are displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the desired language and press the k button. Language Multi selector The Basics of Shooting and Playback 2 Press H or I to choose Yes and press the k button.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On 6 Press H or I to choose Yes and press the k button. Date and time 15/05/2012 15:10 • After finishing the setting, the lens extends and the shooting screen is displayed. OK? Yes No Daylight Saving Time London Casablanca Back C Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting • You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date settings in z setup menu (A98).
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode. • The following describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode as an example. Rotate the mode dial to A. Auto mode The Basics of Shooting and Playback • The camera switches to A (auto) mode and the shooting mode icon changes to A. Shooting mode icon 25m 0s 1/250 F5.6 • See “The Monitor” (A6) for more information.
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Available Shooting Modes A, B, C, D mode (A51) Choose these modes for greater control over shutter speed and aperture value. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A54) to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture. A (auto) mode (A36) i User settings mode (A57) Setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting can be saved. The saved settings can be immediately retrieved for shooting simply by rotating the mode dial to i.
Step 3 Frame a Picture 1 Ready the 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. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 2 Frame the picture. • Point the camera at the subject. 25m 0s 1/250 C F5.6 840 ISO Sensitivity E (ISO sensitivity, A6) may be displayed on the shooting screen.
Step 3 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Zoom out Optical zoom Zoom in Digital zoom Digital Zoom When the camera is already at the maximum optical zoom position, rotating the zoom control toward g (telephoto zoom position) triggers the digital zoom. Digital zoom can magnify the subject up to about 2× beyond the maximum magnification of the optical zoom.
Step 4 Focus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway, i.e., press the button slightly until you feel resistance. The Basics of Shooting and Playback • 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. • When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject.
Step 4 Focus and Shoot B Note on Recording Images and 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 not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the memory card.
Step 5 Play Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button. • When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode, the last image saved will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. 2 c (playback) Multi selector button Use the multi selector to view previous or next images. The Basics of Shooting and Playback • • • • To view previous images: H or J To view next images: I or K Images can also be selected by rotating the multi selector.
Step 5 Play Back Images Changing How Images Are Displayed When using playback mode, you can change how images are displayed by rotating the zoom control toward f (h)/g (i). Playback Zoom g (i) 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.JPG 4/ 132 f (h) Display position guide Image is zoomed in. • To adjust the zoom ratio, rotate the zoom control toward f (h)/g (i) or rotate the command dial. The zoom increases up to about 10×. • To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector H, I, J, or K.
Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images 1 Press the l button to delete the image currently displayed on the monitor. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select the desired deletion method and press the k button. Delete The Basics of Shooting and Playback • Current image: Only the current image is deleted. If Current image the key picture of a sequence is selected, all images in Erase selected images All images the sequence are deleted. • Erase selected images: Multiple images can be selected and deleted.
Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Press the multi selector J or K to select an image to be deleted, and then press H to display y. • To cancel the selection, press I to remove y. • Rotate the zoom control (A27) toward g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback or f(h) to display thumbnails. 2 Erase selected images Back ON/OFF Add y to all images that you want to delete and then press the k button to apply the selection.
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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. Shooting Features Programmed auto Shooting menu 25m 0s 1/250 F5.6 1/250 F5.
Shooting Features A (Auto) Mode 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). • The camera has nine focus areas, and if it does not detect the main subject, it automatically selects the focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) 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. j Night landscape (A38) Rotate the mode dial to j and take pictures. y (Scene) Press the d button to display the scene menu and choose one of the following shooting scenes.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Changing Scene Mode Settings • “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector“ (A59) vary with scene mode. See “List of the Default Settings” (A69) for more information. • Functions that can be set using the d button: The image quality and image size can be set (A72). Characteristics of Each Scene • Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with O indicated. Set Vibration reduction in the setup menu (A98) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M x Scene auto selector When you frame a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene for simpler shooting. e/b: Portrait, f: Landscape, h/c: Night portrait, g: Night landscape, i: Close-up, j/d: Backlighting, d: Other scenes • When the camera automatically selects a scene mode, the shooting mode icon changes to that for the scene mode currently enabled. • The camera automatically selects the focus area for autofocus in accordance with the composition.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M c Landscape Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes. Select Noise reduction burst or Single shot on the screen that is displayed when c Landscape scene mode is selected. • Noise reduction burst: This enables you to shoot a sharp landscape with a minimum of noise. - The x icon is displayed on the shooting screen.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M e 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 e Night portrait scene mode is selected. • Hand-held: - The Y icon is displayed on the shooting screen. - For a scene with a dark background, when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, pictures are shot continuously.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M f Party/indoor Suitable for taking pictures in parties. Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • The 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. To take a picture with the camera attached to a tripod, set Vibration reduction in the setup menu (A98) to Off.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M k Close-up Use this mode to photograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at close range. Select Noise reduction burst or Single shot on the screen that is displayed when k Close-up scene mode is selected. • Single shot (default setting): Records pictures with emphasized outlines and contrast. - When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, one frame is taken.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M u Food Shooting Features Use this mode when taking pictures of food. • The focus mode (A66) setting is changed to p (macro close-up) and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position to the subject where the camera can shoot. • You can adjust the hue by pressing the multi selector H or I. The hue adjustment setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off. • You can move the focus area that the camera focuses on.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M o 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 o Backlighting scene mode is selected. • When HDR is set to Off (default setting): The flash fires to prevent the backlit subject from being hidden in shadow. - Shoot pictures with the flash raised. - The camera focuses at the center area of the frame.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M p Panorama Use this mode for shooting panorama pictures. On the screen that is displayed when p Panorama scene mode is selected, select V Easy panorama or U Panorama assist. Shooting Features • 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 picture. - Shooting range can be selected from Normal (180°) (default setting) or Wide (360°).
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) C Shooting Features y M O Pet portrait Use this mode for shooting pictures of dogs or cats. • Select Single or Continuous (three pictures are shot continuously) on the screen that is displayed when O Pet portrait scene mode is selected. - Single: One picture is captured at a time.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M R Special effects You can add special effects for shooting. One of the following effects is selected on the screen that is displayed when R Special effects scene mode is selected. Shooting Features • Soft: (default setting): Gently blur the entire picture to create a soft ambience. • Nostalgic sepia: Add a sepia tone with low contrast to make it look like an old picture. • High-contrast monochrome: Create a black-and-white photograph with a clear contrast.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) y M s 3D photography Use this mode for taking 3D pictures viewable in three dimensions on a 3D-compatible TV or 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 O 1920×1080 as the image size.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Using Skin Softening In the following shooting modes, 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. • Scene auto selector (A39), Portrait (A39) or Night portrait (A41) in scene mode Skin softening can also be applied to saved images (A84). Shooting Features B 50 Notes on Skin Softening • It may take more time to save images.
A, B, C, D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Pictures can be shot with greater control by setting the shooting menu (A54) 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 A, B, C or D tab after pressing the d button.
A, B, C, D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Adjusting the Shutter Speed Faster 1/1000 s Slower 1/30 s Adjusting the Aperture Value Shooting Features Larger aperture (Small f-number) f/1.8 C Smaller aperture (Large f-number) f/8 Aperture and Zoom The aperture value (f-number) indicates the lens brightness. Large apertures (expressed by small fnumbers) let more light into the camera, and small apertures (large f-numbers) let less light.
A, B, C, D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) A (Programmed auto) (E10) Use for automatic control of the exposure by the camera. • Different combinations of shutter speed and aperture value can be selected without changing the exposure by rotating the command dial during shooting 25m 0s (“flexible program”). While flexible program is in effect, 840 1/250 F5.6 a flexible program mark (A) is displayed next to the mode indicator (A) in the upper left of the monitor.
A, B, C, D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Changing A, B, C, D Modes • See “Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector” (A59) for more information on flash mode (A60), self-timer (A63)/smile timer (A64), focus mode (A66) and exposure compensation (A68). • See “Options Available in the Shooting Menu” (below) for more information on functions that can be set using the d button. Options Available in the Shooting Menu In the A, B, C, D mode, the following option settings can be changed.
A, B, C, D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Option Description A Metering 1 Select the method that the camera uses to measure the brightness of the subject. The camera adjusts the E41 exposure, which is a combination of shutter speed and aperture value, based on the brightness measurement. The default setting is Matrix. Continuous 1 Set the mode used for taking a series of pictures. • The default setting is Single (i.e. only one picture is captured at a time).
A, B, C, D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Option Description Shooting Features Autofocus mode E52 Flash exp. comp. Compensate the flash output. Use this option when the flash is too bright or too dark. The default setting is 0.0. E53 Noise reduction filter Set the strength of the noise reduction function that is normally performed when recording the picture. The default setting is Normal.
i (User Setting Modes) Setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting (User settings) can be saved in i. Shooting is possible in A (Programmed auto), B (Shutter-priority auto), C (Aperture-priority auto) or D (Manual). Rotate the mode dial to i to retrieve the settings saved in Save User Settings. See "Saving Settings in i Mode" (A58) for more information. • Frame the subject and shoot with these settings, or change the settings as required.
i (User Setting Modes) Saving Settings in i Mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to the desired exposure mode. • Rotate to A, B, C or D. • Settings can be saved even if rotated to i (the default settings of shooting mode A are saved when the camera is first purchased). 2 Change to a frequently used combination of shooting settings. • See “i (User Setting Modes)” (A57) for more information about the saved settings. 3 Press the d button. • The shooting menu is displayed.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Press the multi selector H (m), J (n), I (D), or K (o) while shooting to operate the following functions. n Self-timer (A63)/ Smile timer (A64) m Flash mode (A60) Self-timer Auto D Focus mode (A66) o Exposure compensation (A68) 0.0 Exposure compensation Autofocus Shooting Features +0.3 Available Functions Available functions differ according to the shooting mode as follows.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using the Flash (Flash Modes) You can shoot pictures with a flash by raising the flash. You can set a flash mode that suits the shooting conditions. 1 Slide the K (flash pop-up) control to raise the flash. • When the flash is lowered, the flash mode is fixed at W (off). Shooting Features 2 Press H (m flash mode) on the multi selector. 3 Use the multi selector to select the desired mode and press the k button.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector B Lowering the Flash When not using the flash, gently push to lower the flash until it clicks shut. C Effective Range of the Flash The flash has a range of about 0.5 to 6.5 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 zoom position (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). Available Flash Modes U Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector C Flash Mode Setting • The setting varies with shooting mode. See “Available Functions” (A59) and “List of the Default Settings” (A69) for more information. • This feature may not be used in combination with certain features. See “Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously” (A75). • The changed flash mode setting applied in the following situations is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is turned off.
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. Set Vibration reduction in the setup menu (A98) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera. 1 Press J (n self-timer) on the multi selector. 2 Use the multi selector to select n 10s (or n 2s) and press the k button.
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 A (auto), A, B, C, D, i, scene mode Portrait or Night portrait. 1 Press J (n self-timer) on the multi selector. • Change any flash mode, exposure, or shooting menu settings before pressing the n button.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector B 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" (A80) for more information. The smile timer cannot be used simultaneously with certain shooting modes. See “Available Functions” (A59) and “List of the Default Settings” (A69) for more information. • This feature may not be used in combination with certain features.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using Focus Mode Choose a focus mode according to the desired scene. 1 Press I (p focus mode) on the multi selector. 2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired focus mode and press the k button. • See “Available Focus Modes” (A67) for more information. • If the k button is not pressed within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Available Focus Modes Autofocus The camera automatically adjusts the focus according to the distance to the 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. D Macro close-up Use for close-ups of flowers or small objects. How close you can be to the subject while shooting depends on the zoom position.
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. 1 Press K (o exposure compensation) on the multi selector. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select a compensation value. • To make the image brighter, apply positive (+) exposure compensation. • To make the image darker, apply negative (–) exposure compensation. Exposure compensation guide +0.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector C Exposure Compensation Value • The changed exposure compensation value applied in A, B or C mode is saved in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. • When the shooting mode is the Fireworks show scene mode (A44) or D (Manual) (A53), the exposure compensation cannot be used. C Using the Histogram A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector The default settings in scene mode are described below. Flash mode (A60) Shooting Features 70 Self-timer (A63) Focus mode (A66) Exposure compensation (A68) j (A38) W1 OFF B1 0.0 x (A39) U2 OFF A1 0.0 b (A39) V OFF3 A1 0.0 c (A40) W1 OFF B1 0.0 d (A40) W1 OFF1 A4 0.0 e (A41) V5 OFF3 A1 0.0 f (A42) V6 OFF A1 0.0 Z (A42) U OFF A7 0.0 z (A42) U OFF A7 0.0 h (A42) W1 OFF B1 0.0 i (A42) W1 OFF B1 0.
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector 1 2 The setting cannot be changed. U (auto) or W (off) can be selected. When U (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. 4 A (autofocus) or E (manual focus) can be selected. 5 The setting cannot be changed. Fill flash fires for red-eye reduction. 6 May switch to slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode.
Changing the Image Quality and Image Size The image quality (compression ratio) and image size can be selected for recording. Available Image Quality Display the shooting screen M d button (A11) M Shooting menu M Image quality Lower compression ratios result in higher quality pictures, but also larger file sizes, limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded. Option Shooting Features Description Finer image quality than Normal, suitable for enlargement or a Fine high-quality prints.
Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Available Image Size Display the shooting screen M d button (A11) M Shooting menu M 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 becoming noticeably “grainy,” limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded. Conversely, small image sizes are suitable for pictures attached to e-mails or used on web pages.
Changing the Image Quality and Image Size C Number of Exposures Remaining The following 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 (A73) and Image quality (A72) settings. Note that the number of exposures that can be stored differs depending on the composition of the image (due to JPEG compression).
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some shooting settings cannot be used in combination with other functions. Restricted function Flash mode Setting Description Focus mode (A66) When B (infinity) is selected for shooting, the flash is not available. Continuous (A55) When Continuous H, Continuous L, Preshooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, Continuous H: 60 fps, BSS or Multi-shot 16 is selected for shooting, the flash is not available. The flash is not available.
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Restricted function Description White balance Picture Control When using Active D-Lighting for shooting, Active D-Lighting Contrast in manual adjustment cannot be (A56) adjusted. Metering Active D-Lighting When Active D-Lighting is set to any mode other (A56) than Off, Metering is reset to Matrix. Continuous/ Exposure bracketing Continuous (A55)/Exposure bracketing (A55) When Monochrome is selected for shooting, White balance is fixed at Auto (normal).
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Restricted function Setting Continuous (A55) Sound settings Blink warning B Exposure bracketing (A55) Shutter sound is disabled. Smile timer (A64)/ Continuous (A55)/Exposure bracketing (A55) Blink warning does not take effect when using the smile timer, Continuous is set to a setting other than Single, or exposure bracketing is set. Smile timer (A64) The digital zoom cannot be used when shooting with the smile timer.
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously The Control Range of the Shutter Speed (A, B, C, D Modes) The control range of the shutter speed differs depending on the aperture value or the ISO sensitivity setting. Additionally, the control range changes in the following continuous shooting settings.
Focusing on Subject The focus area or focus range for adjusting focus varies depending on the shooting mode and focus mode (A66). • In A, B, C, D or i mode, an area can be set to adjust focus by selecting AF area mode (A55) in the shooting menu. • The camera may be unable to focus on the subjects for which autofocus does not perform as expected (A29). If the camera does not focus, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway several times or try focus lock (A81) or manual focus (E2) .
Focusing on Subject Using Face Detection In the following shooting modes, the 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. 25m 0s 1/250 Shooting mode Face priority is selected for AF area mode (A55) in A, B, C, D or i mode.
Focusing on Subject Focus Lock Use focus lock to focus on off-center subjects when center is selected for AF area mode. To focus on off-center subjects when AF area mode (A55) is set to Center in A, B, C, D or i mode, use focus lock as described below. 1 Position the subject at the center of the frame. 25m 0s 2 F5.6 1/250 1/25 F5.6 1/250 F5.6 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • Subject is in focus and the focus area lights in green. • Exposure is also locked.
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Playback Features Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the following functions by pressing the d button to display the menu, and then selecting the c tab (A11).
Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu) Option 1 2 3 4 A C Sequence display options E64 x Choose key picture Change the key picture for the series of pictures that were shot continuously (Pictures in a sequence, E14). • When changing this setting, select the desired sequence before displaying the menu. E64 This function is used to edit the currently selected image and save it as a separate file from the original file. Note, however, that the following pictures cannot be edited.
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer 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. USB/audio/video output connector Insert the plug straight.
Using ViewNX 2 ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images. Install ViewNX 2 using the ViewNX 2 Installer CD. Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2 ™ Installing ViewNX 2 • An Internet connection is required.
Using ViewNX 2 2 Select a language in the language selection dialog to open the installation window. • If the desired language is not available, click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose the desired language (the Region Selection button is not available in the European release). • Click Next to display the installation window. 3 Start the installer.
Using ViewNX 2 Transferring Images to the Computer 1 Choose how images will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the included USB Cable UC-E6. The camera automatically turns on. To transfer images that are saved in the camera’s internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera before connecting it to the computer.
Using ViewNX 2 2 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 (1). • Click Start Transfer (2). 1 P310 2 • At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer. 3 Terminate the connection. Playback Features • If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and then disconnect the USB cable.
Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b (D movie-record) button. 2 9 m25m 0s 1/250 F5.6 1342 0s 840 7m23s In playback mode, press the k button to play a movie. 10m16s 7m42s Recording and Playing Back Movies 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.
Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button. Color tones, white balance, and other settings are the same as they are when taking still images. 1 Turn on the camera and display the shooting screen. • The movie options icon indicates the type of movie recorded. The default setting is d HD 1080pP (1920×1080) (A95). • When recording movies, the angle of view (i.e.
Recording Movies B 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 recommended (A19). If the transfer speed of the card is slow, the movie recording may end unexpectedly. • Using the digital zoom causes image quality to deteriorate. If you start recording the movie without using digital zoom, and you keep rotating the zoom control toward g, the zoom stops at the maximum optical zoom ratio.
Recording Movies C Maximum Movie Length Movie options (A95) Internal memory (90 MB) d HD 1080pP (1920×1080) e HD 1080p (1920×1080) f HD 720p (1280×720) p iFrame 540 (960×540) g VGA (640×480) Memory card (4 GB)2 37 s1 25 min 57 s 40 min 1 min 25 s 1h 33 s1 25 min 4 min 11 s 2 h 50 min All figures are approximate. The maximum movie length varies with the make of the memory card and the bitrate of the recorded movie. 1 The maximum movie length for a single movie is 25 seconds.
Recording Movies Changing Movie Recording Settings (Movie Menu) The following option settings can be changed. Movie Movie options Autofocus mode Display the shooting screen M d button M e tab (A11) Option Description A Movie options Select the type of movie recorded. The camera can record normal speed movies and high speed (HS) movies, which can be played back in slow motion or fast motion. The default setting is d HD 1080pP (1920×1080).
Playing Back Movies 1 Press the c (playback) button to select playback mode. 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.MOV • Press the multi selector to select a movie. • Movies can be recognized by the movie options icon (A94). 10m16s 2 Press the k button to play back a movie. Pausing Adjusting the volume Press the zoom control g/f (A2) during playback. Operations available during movie playback Rotate the multi selector to fast forward or rewind. Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor.
General Camera Setup This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the z setup menu. Set up F5.6 840 • See “Using Menus (the d Button)” (A11) for more information about using the camera’s menus. • For further details about each setting, refer to “The Setup Menu” in the Reference Section (E70).
General Camera Setup The Setup Menu Press the d button M z (setup) tab (A11) From the menu screen, select the z tab to display the setup menu, and then you can change the following settings. Option General Camera Setup 98 Set up Welcome screen Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Vibration reduction Motion detection AF assist Description A Welcome screen Select the image displayed as the welcome screen when the camera is turned on. Select COOLPIX to display the COOLPIX logo.
The Setup Menu Option Description A E77 Motion detection When the camera detects camera shake or subject movement at the time of shooting, it automatically increases ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to reduce blurring. The default setting is Auto. The r indicator lights in green when the camera detects camera shake or subject movement and increases shutter speed. • When using certain shooting modes or settings, motion is not detected. In this case the r indicator is not displayed.
The Setup Menu Option A Change the camera’s display language. E81 TV settings 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 the television, set Video mode to NTSC or PAL according to the type of signal compatible with the television. • HDMI settings can be set. E82 Fn button Assign the frequently used shooting menu to the w (FUNC) button. The default setting is Continuous.
The Setup Menu A Filmstrip E88 Eye-Fi upload Set whether or not to enable the function for sending images to a computer using a commercially available Eye-Fi card. The default setting is Disable. E89 Reverse indicators Set the +/– display direction of exposure indicator to be displayed when the shooting mode is D. E90 Reset all Reset the camera’s settings to their default values.
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E Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints for using the camera. Shooting Taking Pictures with Manual Focus ..................................................................... E2 Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back) ...................................... E3 Using Panorama Assist ............................................................................................. E6 Using 3D Photography............................................................
Reference Section Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Available when the shooting mode is A, B, C, D, i, the Sports or Special effects scene mode. 1 Press the multi selector I (p focus mode). • Use the multi selector to choose E (manual focus) and press the k button. • W is displayed on the top of the monitor, and the center area of a picture is enlarged. 2 Adjust the focus. • Use the multi selector to adjust the focus while viewing the image on the monitor. • Press H to focus on far subjects.
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back) Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M p Panorama 1 Select V Easy panorama and press the k button. 2 Select the shooting range from W Normal (180°) or X Wide (360°), and press the k button. Panorama Easy panorama Panorama assist Easy panorama Normal (180°) Wide (360°) 3 Frame the first portion of the panorama scene, and press the shutter-release button halfway to adjust the focus.
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back) 4 Press the shutter-release button all the way, and release it. • The I icons showing the panorama direction are displayed. 5 Move the camera straight and slowly in one of the four directions to start shooting. • When the camera detects the panorama direction, the shooting starts. • The guide showing the current shooting point is displayed. • When the guide showing the shooting point reaches the end, the shooting ends.
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back) Viewing Easy Panorama (Scroll) Switch to playback mode (A30), display the picture recorded with easy panorama in full-frame playback mode and press the k button. The camera displays the short side of the picture filling the entire screen and scrolls the displayed area automatically. • W or X is displayed for pictures recorded with easy panorama. 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.JPG 4/ 132 • The picture is scrolled in the direction of the panorama shooting.
Using Panorama Assist Using a tripod makes the composition easier. When using a tripod to stabilize the camera, set Vibration reduction (E77) to Off in the setup menu. Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M p Panorama 1 Select U Panorama assist and press the k button. • The I icon is displayed to show the direction in which pictures are joined. 2 Panorama Easy panorama Panorama assist Use the multi selector to choose the direction, and press the k button.
Using Panorama Assist 5 Press the k button when shooting is completed. • The camera returns to step 2. B Notes on Panorama Assist • Set the flash mode, self-timer, focus mode and exposure compensation before releasing the shutter for the first picture. The settings cannot be changed after shooting the first picture. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom, Image quality (A72), or Image size (A73) be adjusted after shooting the first picture.
Using 3D Photography The camera takes one picture for each eye to simulate a three-dimensional image on a 3D-compatible TV or monitor. Rotate the mode dial to y M d button M s 3D photography 1 Frame the 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 k button before taking the first picture, and then rotate the multi selector or press H, I, J, or K.
Using 3D Photography B 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 is increased. • Pictures may have a less pronounced 3D feel when the subject is dark or when the second picture is not aligned precisely. • Be careful of camera shake when shooting at the telephoto zoom position. • The digital zoom is not available. • The angle of view (i.e.
A, B, C, D Modes A (Programmed auto), B (Shutter-priority auto) or C (Aperture-priority auto) 1 Rotate the mode dial to A, B or C. 25m 0s 1/250 2 F5.6 840 Rotate the command dial or multi selector to set the exposure. • In A mode, the flexible program (A53) can be set by rotating the command dial. • In B mode, the shutter speed can be set in a range from a maximum speed of 1/2000 to 4 seconds by rotating the command dial. • In C mode, the aperture value can be set in a range of f/1.
A, B, C, D Modes B 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. In such cases, the shutter speed indicator or aperture value indicator flashes when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Change the shutter speed setting or aperture value.
A, B, C, D Modes D (Manual) Mode The user controls both the shutter speed and aperture value. • The shutter speed can be set in a range from a maximum speed of 1/2000 to 8 seconds. 1 Rotate the mode dial to D. 2 Rotate the command dial to set a shutter speed. • See A53 for more information on exposure indicator. 25m 0s 1/125 F5.6 840 Exposure indicator 3 Reference Section Rotate the multi selector to set an aperture value.
A, B, C, D Modes B Note on Shooting When zooming is performed after the exposure is set, aperture value may be changed. B Note on ISO Sensitivity When ISO sensitivity (E46) is set to Auto (default setting) or Fixed range auto, ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO 100. C Shutter Speed • When the aperture value is set to f/1.8 (largest aperture), the shutter speed can be set to maximum 1/1600 second.
Playing and Deleting Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode (Sequence) The images shot in the following continuous shooting mode are saved as a group (called a “sequence”) each time you shoot.
Playing and Deleting Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode (Sequence) C Playback Menu Options Available When Using Sequence When the d button is pressed during an image sequence playback, the following menu operations are available.
Editing Still Images Editing Features Images can be easily edited with this camera using the functions below. Edited images are stored as separate files (E94). Editing function Application Quick retouch (E18) Easily create a copy with enhanced contrast and richer colors. D-Lighting (E18) Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture. Reference Section Skin softening (E19) Make the facial skin tones softer.
Editing Still Images C 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 D-Lighting Skin softening, Filter effects, Small picture, Black border or Crop can be used. Quick retouch and D-Lighting cannot be used in combination with each other. Skin softening Quick retouch, D-Lighting, Filter effects, Small picture, Black border or Crop can be used.
Editing Still Images k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation Select a picture (A30) M d button(A11) M k Quick retouch Press the multi selector H or I to choose the setting level, and press the k button. Quick retouch • The original version is displayed on the left and the edited version is displayed on the right. • To cancel, press J. Normal Amount • Quick retouched copies can be recognized by the s icon displayed in playback mode. 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.
Editing Still Images e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones Select a picture (A30) M d button (A11) M e Skin softening 1 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the setting level, and press the k button. Skin softening • A confirmation screen is displayed, and the image is displayed zoomed in on the face edited by skin softening. • To cancel, press J. 2 Confirm the results.
Editing Still Images p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects Select a picture (A30) M d button (A11) M p Filter effects Option Description Selective color Keep only the selected image color and make other colors black-and-white. Cross screen Produce star-like rays of light that radiate outward from bright objects such as sunlight reflections and city lights. Suitable for night scenes. Fisheye Create images that look like they were shot with a fisheye lens.
Editing Still Images 3 Confirm the result and press the k button. Preview • A new, edited copy is created. • To cancel, press J. Back • Copies created by editing with filter effects can be recognized by the c icon displayed in playback mode. Save 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.JPG 4/ 132 g Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image Select a picture (A30) M d button (A11) M g Small picture Press the multi selector H or I to choose the desired copy size, and press the k button.
Editing Still Images j Black Border: Adding a Black Border to Pictures Select a picture (A30) M d button (A11) M j Black border 1 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the desired frame thickness, and press the k button. Black border Thin Medium Broad • Choose a frame thickness from Thin, Medium or Broad line. 2 Choose Yes and press the k button. • A new copy with a black border is created. • To cancel, choose No and press the k button.
Editing Still Images a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the portion visible on the monitor when u is displayed with playback zoom (A31) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. 1 2 Enlarge the picture for cropping (A31). Refine copy composition. • Rotate the zoom control toward g (i) or f (h) to adjust the zoom ratio. • Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to scroll the picture until only the portion you want to copy is visible on the monitor. Press the d button.
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) 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. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to the TV. When connecting using the included audio/video cable • Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the red and white plugs to the audio-in jacks.
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) 3 Tune the television to the video channel. • See the instruction manual provided with your TV for details. 4 Hold down the c button to turn on the camera. • The camera enters playback mode, and the recorded pictures are displayed on the TV. • While the camera is connected to the TV, the monitor remains off.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible (F17) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. The steps for printing are as follows.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. • Check the printer settings. 3 Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable. • Be sure that the plug is oriented correctly. When disconnecting the cable, do not pull the plug at an angle. Reference Section 4 The camera is automatically turned on. • When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen (1) is displayed on the camera monitor.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Printing Individual Images After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (E27), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 Use the multi selector to choose the picture to be printed, and press the k button. Print selection 15/05 2012 • Rotate the zoom control toward f (h) to display 12 thumbnails, or toward g (i) to switch back to fullframe playback mode. 2 Choose Copies and press the k button. NO.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) 5 Choose the desired paper size and press the k button. • To specify the paper size using the printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. 6 Choose Start print and press the k button. Paper size Default 3.5×5 in. 5×7 in. 100×150 mm 4×6 in. 8×10 in. Letter PictBridge 4 prints Start print Copies Paper size 7 Printing starts. • The monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) 3 Choose the desired paper size and press the k button. • To specify the paper size using the printer settings, choose Default in the paper size menu. 4 Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press the k button. Paper size Default 3.5×5 in. 5×7 in. 100×150 mm 4×6 in. 8×10 in.
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 k button to start printing. • Choose Cancel and press the k button to return to the print menu. Print all images 018 prints Start print Cancel DPOF printing Pictures for which a print order was created in Print order option (E56) can be printed.
Editing Movies Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie The desired portions of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file. 1 Play back the movie to be edited and pause at the start point of the portion that is to be extracted (A96). 2 Use the multi selector J or K to choose I on the playback control, and press the k button. • The movie editing screen is displayed. 7m42s 3 Reference Section 4 Press H or I to choose J (Choose start point) on the editing playback control.
Editing Movies B Notes on Editing Movies • Use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off during editing. When the battery level is B, movie editing is not possible. • Once a movie is created through editing, it cannot be used again for extracting a movie. To extract another range, select and edit the original movie. • Because the edited movies are extracted in 1-second units, they may vary slightly from the set start point and end point.
Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) Image Quality and Image Size To set the image quality and image size, see “Changing the Image Quality and Image Size” (A72). Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control) Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C or D M d button M A, B, C or D tab (A11) M Picture Control Change the settings for image recording according to the shooting scene or your preferences. Sharpness, contrast and saturation can be adjusted in detail.
Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) Customizing Existing COOLPIX Picture Controls: Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust COOLPIX Picture Control can be customized 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. 1 Use the multi selector to choose the type of COOLPIX Picture Control, and press the k button.
Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) Types of Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust Option Description Image sharpening Control how much outlines are sharpened during shooting. Choose A (auto) to adjust sharpening automatically, or choose from seven levels of adjustment between 0 (no sharpening) and 6. The higher the number, the sharper the image, and the lower the number, the softer the image. The default setting is 3 for Standard or Monochrome, 2 for Neutral and 4 for Vivid. Contrast Control the contrast.
Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) Option Toning 3 1 2 3 Quick adjust is not available in Neutral, Monochrome, Custom 1 and Custom 2. The values set manually are disabled if quick adjust is used after manual setting. Not displayed for Monochrome. Only displayed for Monochrome. Reference Section B Description Control the tint used in monochrome photographs from B&W (black-and-white, the default setting), Sepia, and Cyanotype (blue-tinted monochrome).
Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control) Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C or D M d button M A, B, C or D tab (A11) M Custom Picture Control The picture editing options created by customizing COOLPIX Custom Picture Controls can be registered up to two options. The registered options can be displayed as Custom 1 and Custom 2 in COOLPIX Custom Picture Control.
Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C or D M d button M A, B, C or D tab (A11) M White balance The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting.
Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) Using Preset Manual Use when you want to make pictures taken under unusual lighting conditions (e.g., lamps with reddish-light) 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. 1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting.
Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) Metering Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C or D M d button M A, B, C or D tab (A11) M Metering The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as “metering.” Use this option to choose how the camera meters exposure. Option G Matrix (default setting) Description The camera uses a wide area of the screen for metering. This metering mode provides the appropriate exposure for a variety of shooting conditions.
Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) Continuous Shooting Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C or D M d button M A, B, C or D tab (A11) M Continuous Change the settings for continuous shooting and BSS (Best Shot Selector). Option U k m Reference Section q Description Single (default setting) One picture is shot each time the shutter-release button is pressed.
Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) Option D 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.
Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) C Pre-shooting Cache When Pre-shooting cache is selected, shooting begins when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway for 0.5 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 is pressed all the way. Up to five images can be saved in the pre-shooting cache. The current pre-shooting cache setting is indicated by an icon when shooting (A6).
Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) 2 Choose the interval between each shot and press the k 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 min: 300 images - 5 min: 60 images - 10 min: 30 images 3 Intvl timer shooting 30 s 1 min 5 min 10 min Press the d button. • The camera returns to shooting screen.
Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) ISO Sensitivity Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C or D M d button M A, B, C or D tab (A11) M 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. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced.
Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) Exposure Bracketing Rotate the mode dial to A, B or C M d button M A, B or C tab (A11) M Exposure bracketing The exposure (brightness) can be changed automatically during continuous shooting. This is effective for shooting when it is difficult to adjust the picture brightness. Option Description ±0.7 Camera varies exposure by 0, –0.7, and +0.7 over next three shots. The three shots are taken in sequence when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way. ±1.
Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) AF Area Mode Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C or D M d button M A, B, C or D tab (A11) M AF area mode You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus. Option a Face priority Reference Section w E48 Auto (default setting) Description The camera automatically detects and focuses on a face (see “Using Face Detection” (A80) for more information). If the camera detects multiple 25m 0s faces, the camera focuses on the 840 1/250 F5.6 face closest to the camera.
Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) Option x Manual y Center 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 H, I, J or K to move the focus Focus area area to where the subject is, and Selectable areas take a picture.
Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) Option M Target finding AF Description When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject. See “Using the Target Finding AF” (A79) for more information. 1/250 F5.6 AF areas Reference Section B Notes on AF Area Mode • When the digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame regardless of the applied AF area mode option.
Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) Using Subject Tracking Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C or D M d button M A, B, C or D tab (A11) M 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. 1 Rotate the multi selector to select s Subject tracking, and press the k button. • Press the d button after changing the settings and return to the shooting screen.
Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) B 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. If any of these are changed after a subject is registered, the subject will be canceled.
Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) Flash Exp. Comp. Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C or D M d button M A, B, C or D tab (A11) M Flash exp. comp. Compensate the flash output. Use this option when the flash is too bright or too dark. Option Description +0.3 to +2.0 The flash output is increased from +0.3 to +2.0 EV, in increments of 1/3 EV, to make the main subject of the frame appear brighter. 0.0 (default setting) The flash output is not adjusted. -0.3 to -2.0 The flash output is reduced from –0.
Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) Active D-Lighting Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C or D M d button M A, B, C or D tab (A11) M 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. This is particularly effective for shooting scenes with high contrast, such as brightly lit outdoor scenery from a dark room or shaded subjects at a sunny seaside.
Shooting Menu (A, B, C or D Mode) Zoom Memory Rotate the mode dial to A, B, C or D M d button M A, B, C or D tab (A11) M Zoom memory Option Description On 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. The following settings are available: 24 mm, 28 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, 70 mm, 85 mm and 100 mm.
The Playback Menu For more information about image editing functions; (Quick retouch, DLighting, Skin softening, Filter effects, Small picture and Black border), see “Editing Still Images” (E16). a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) Press the c button (Playback mode) M d button (A11) M a Print order If you choose to use one of the following methods to print pictures that are stored on a memory card, the pictures to print and the number of copies can be set in advance on the memory card.
The Playback Menu 3 Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and shooting information. • Choose Date and press the k button to print the shooting date on all pictures in the print order. • Choose Info and press the k button to print shooting information (shutter speed and aperture value) on all pictures in the print order. • Choose Done and press the k button to complete the print order. Pictures with the print orders are recognized by the w icon displayed in playback mode.
The Playback Menu b Slide Show Press the c button (Playback mode) M d button (A11) M b Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show. 1 Use the multi selector to choose Start, and press the k button. Slide show Pause • To change the interval between pictures, choose Frame intvl, and press the k button, and then select Start the desired interval time before choosing Start.
The Playback Menu d Protect Press the c button (Playback mode) M d button (A11) M d 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” (E60) for more information. Note, however, that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card (E81) permanently erases the protected files. Protected pictures are recognized by the s icon in playback mode (A8).
The Playback Menu The Image Selection Screen The image selection screen is displayed in the following menus. Only one image can be selected for some menu items, while for other menu items, multiple images can be selected.
The Playback Menu f Rotate Image Press the c button (Playback mode) M d button (A11) M f Rotate image 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” orientation can be rotated up to 180° in either direction. Select a picture in the picture selection screen (E60) to display the rotate image screen.
The Playback Menu E Voice Memo Press the c button (Playback mode) M Select a picture M d button (A11) M E Voice memo Use the camera’s microphone to record voice memos for pictures. • The recording screen is displayed for a picture without voice memo, while the voice memo playback screen is displayed for a picture with voice memo (a picture marked with p in full-frame playback mode). Recording Voice Memos • Voice memo can be recorded for up to about 20 seconds while the k button is pressed.
The Playback Menu h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) Press the c button (Playback mode) M d button (A11) M h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Use the multi selector to select an option from the copy screen, and press the k button. • Camera to card: Copy pictures from the internal memory to the memory card. • Card to camera: Copy pictures from the memory card to the internal memory. 2 Select a copy option and press the k button.
The Playback Menu C 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 d button and select Copy from the playback menu to copy the pictures stored in the camera's internal memory to the memory card. C More Information See “File and Folder Names” (E94) for more information.
The Movie Menu Movie Options Display the shooting screen M d button M e (Movie) tab (A11) M Movie options You can choose the type of movie to shoot. The camera can record normal speed movies and HS (high speed) movies (E67), which can be played back in slow motion or fast motion. The larger the image size and bit rate, the higher the image quality; however, the file size also becomes larger.
The Movie Menu HS Movies See “Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)” (E67) for more information. Option Description h HS 120 fps (640×480) 1/4-speed slow motion movies with an aspect ratio of 4:3 are recorded. • Max. movie length: 7 min 15 s (playback time: 29 min) • Movie bitrate: 2.8 Mbps • Frame rate: 120 frames per second i HS 60 fps (1280×720) 1/2-speed slow motion movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded. • Max.
The Movie Menu Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie) Display the shooting screen M d button M e (Movie) tab (A11) M Movie options HS (high speed) movies can 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 back in fast motion at a speed two times faster than normal speed. 1 Use the multi selector to select HS movie (E66), and press the k button.
The Movie Menu B Notes on HS Movie • The sound is not recorded. • Zoom position, focus, exposure and white balance are locked when the b (e movie-record) button is pressed to start recording. C HS Movie Recorded movies are played back at about 30 frames per second. When Movie options (E65) in the movie menu is set to h HS 120 fps (640×480) or i HS 60 fps (1280×720), movies that can be played back in slow motion can be recorded.
The Movie Menu Autofocus Mode Display the shooting screen M d button M e (Movie) tab (A11) M Autofocus mode Choose how the camera focuses when recording normal speed movies (E65). Option Description A Single AF (default setting) Lock on the focus when the b (e movie-record) button is pressed to start recording. Select this option when the distance between the camera and the subject remains fairly consistent. B Full-time AF The camera focuses continuously during movie recording.
The Setup Menu Welcome Screen Press the d button M z tab (A11) M Welcome screen Choose whether or not to display the welcome screen on the monitor when the camera is turned on. Option None (default setting) COOLPIX Select an image Reference Section E70 Description Display the shooting or playback screen without displaying the welcome screen. Display the welcome screen before displaying the shooting or playback screen. Select a picture taken to display as the welcome screen.
The Setup Menu Time Zone and Date Press the d button M z tab (A11) M Time zone and date Option Date and time Date format Time zone Reference Section Description Set the camera clock to the current date and time. Use the multi selector to set the date Date and time and time. • Choose an item: Press K or J D M Y 15 05 2012 (selected in the following order: D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y (year) ➝ 15 10 hour ➝ minute). The item can also be chosen by Edit rotating the multi selector.
The Setup Menu Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone 1 Use the multi selector to choose Time zone, and press the k button. • The Time zone screen is displayed. Time zone and date 15/05/2012 15:30 London, Casablanca Date and time Date format Time zone 2 Choose x Travel destination and press the k button. • The date and time displayed on the monitor change according to the region currently selected. 3 Press K.
The Setup Menu C 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.
The Setup Menu Monitor Settings Press the d button M z tab (A11) M Monitor settings Option Description Photo info Select information displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback modes. Image review On (default setting): Picture is displayed on the monitor immediately after shooting and the monitor display returns to shooting screen. Off: Picture is not displayed immediately after shooting. Brightness Choose from five settings to select the monitor brightness. The default setting is 3.
The Setup Menu Shooting mode Playback mode Hide info 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.JPG Framing grid+auto info 25m 0s 1/250 F5.6 4/ 132 840 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. Reference Section 15/05/2012 15:30 0004.JPG Movie frame+auto info 25m 0s 1/250 F5.
The Setup Menu Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures) Press the d button M z tab (A11) M Print date The shooting date and time can be imprinted on pictures at the time of shooting. This information can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of the date and time (E57). 15/05/2012 Option Description f Date The date is imprinted on pictures. S Date and time The date and time are imprinted on pictures.
The Setup Menu Vibration Reduction Press the d button M z tab (A11) M Vibration reduction Option g 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 On detects the panning direction and only compensates for vibration (default setting) caused by camera shake.
The Setup Menu Motion Detection Press the d button M z tab (A11) M Motion detection Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of camera shake and subject movement when shooting still pictures. Option U 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. However, motion detection does not function in the following situations.
The Setup Menu AF Assist Press the d button M z tab (A11) M AF assist Enable or disable the AF-assist illuminator that assists the autofocus when the lighting is dim. Option Description Auto (default setting) 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 position and about 1.9 m (6 ft 2 in.) at the maximum telephoto position.
The Setup Menu Sound Settings Press the d button M z tab (A11) M Sound settings Adjust the following sound settings. Option Description Button sound Set the following all sound settings to On (default setting) or Off.
The Setup Menu Format Memory/Format Card Press the d button M z tab (A11) M 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. Formatting the Internal Memory To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera. The Format memory option is displayed on the setup menu.
The Setup Menu TV Settings Press the d button M z tab (A11) M TV settings Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV. Option Description Reference Section Video mode Select the analog video output system from NTSC or PAL in accordance with your TV. HDMI Select a picture resolution for HDMI output from Auto (default setting), 480p, 720p, or 1080i. When Auto is set, the output resolution that is best suited to the connected TV is selected automatically from 480p, 720p or 1080i.
The Setup Menu Fn Button Press the d button M z tab (A11) M Fn button Assign the frequently used shooting menu to the w (FUNC) button (A2). • This can be used when A, B, C, D or i is chosen for shooting mode. Option Image size (A73) Description Display the setting for image size. Picture Control (E34) Display the setting for Picture Control. White balance (E39) Display the setting for white balance. Metering (E41) Display the setting for metering.
The Setup Menu Charge by Computer Press the d button M z tab (A11) M Charge by computer Select whether or not the battery inserted into the camera is charged when the camera is connected to a computer via the USB cable (A86). Option Description Auto (default setting) When the camera is connected to a computer that is running, the battery inserted into the camera is automatically charged using power supplied by the computer.
The Setup Menu C 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. Off Battery not charging. If the charge lamp changes from slow flashing (green) to off while the power-on lamp is lit, charging is complete. Flashes quickly (green) • 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 95°F).
The Setup Menu Toggle Av/Tv Selection Press the d button M z tab (A11) M Toggle Av/Tv selection Switch the method for setting the flexible program, shutter speed or aperture value. • This feature can be used when shooting mode is set to A, B, C, D or i. Option Description Do not toggle selection Use the command dial to set the flexible program or shutter (default setting) speed, and the multi selector to set the aperture value.
The Setup Menu Blink Warning Press the d button M z tab (A11) M Blink warning Choose whether or not blinking eyes are detected when using face detection (A80) in the following shooting modes.
The Setup Menu Filmstrip Press the d button M z tab (A11) M Filmstrip Allows you to select whether or not filmstrips are displayed when you rotate the multi selector quickly in full-frame playback mode (A30). Option Description On Image thumbnail is displayed at the bottom of the monitor when you rotate the multi selector quickly while viewing an image in full-frame playback mode. You can view thumbnails of previous and subsequent images, and select an image.
The Setup Menu Eye-Fi Upload Press the d button M z tab (A11) M Eye-Fi upload Option Description Enable Upload images created by the camera to a preselected destination. Disable (default setting) Images will not be uploaded. B Notes on Eye-Fi Cards C Reference Section • Note that images will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient even if Enable is selected. • Select Disable where wireless devices are prohibited.
The Setup Menu Reverse Indicators Press the d button M z tab (A11) M Reverse indicators Change the +/– display direction of the exposure indicator displayed when shooting mode is D. The + side of the indicators is set to the left and – side is set to the right in the default setting. Reset All Press the d button M z tab (A11) M Reset all When Reset is selected, the camera settings are restored to the default values.
The Setup Menu Shooting Menu Option Default value Normal Image size (A73) i 4608×3456 Picture Control (E34) Standard White balance (E39) Auto (normal) White balance fine adjustments (E39) 0 Metering (E41) Matrix Continuous (E42) Single Intvl timer shooting (E44) 30 s ISO sensitivity (E46) Auto Minimum shutter speed (E46) None Exposure bracketing (E47) Off AF area mode (E48) Auto Autofocus mode (E52) Single AF Flash exp. comp. (E53) 0.
The Setup Menu Option Default value Motion detection (E78) Auto AF assist (E79) Auto Digital zoom (E79) On Button sound (E80) On Shutter sound (E80) On Auto off (E80) 1 min HDMI (E82) Auto HDMI device control (E82) On HDMI 3D output (E82) On Fn button (E83) Continuous Charge by computer (E84) Auto Toggle Av/Tv selection (E86) Do not toggle selection Blink warning (E87) Off Filmstrip (E88) Off Eye-Fi upload (E89) Disable Reverse indicators (E90) +0– Reference Section Others
The Setup Menu • Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (E94) 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 (A32), the file numbers for the next pictures taken start from “0001.” • The following settings remain unaffected even if Reset all is performed.
File and Folder Names Pictures, movies and voice memos are assigned file names as follows. DSCN0001.
File and Folder Names • When image files or voice files are copied to or from the internal memory or memory card (E63), the file naming conventions are as follows: - Selected images: Files copied using selected images are copied to the current 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. - All images: Files copied using all images, along with their folder, are copied together.
Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL121 Charging AC adapter Charging AC Adapter EH-69P1, 2 Battery charger Battery Charger MH-65 (Charging time when the battery is completely used up: Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes) AC Adapter EH-62F (connect as shown) 1 2 3 AC adapter Reference Section Properly align the power connector cord in the power connector groove, and then insert the AC adapter.
Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed on the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display A Cause/Solution O (flashes) Clock not set. Set date and time. E71 Battery exhausted. Battery exhausted. Charge or replace the battery. 14, 16 Battery temperature high Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before resuming use.
Error Messages Display A Cause/Solution Memory card has 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, 18 Yes and backup the data to a computer before formatting the No memory card. To format the memory card, select Yes and press the k button. Out of memory. Image cannot be saved. Unable to create panorama.
Error Messages Display A Cause/Solution Failed to save 3D image Failed to save the 3D pictures. • Try shooting again. • Delete unnecessary pictures. • 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 in failure to save them. Sound file cannot be saved. A voice memo cannot be attached to this file. • Voice memos cannot be attached to movies. • Select a picture taken with this camera.
Error Messages Display A Cause/Solution Reference Section The flash is lowered. The flash is not raised during the scene auto selector. Slide the K (flash pop-up) control to raise the flash. The 39, 60 camera can still shoot normally with the flash lowered if you do not wish to use it. Lens error Lens is not operating properly. Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.
Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Products .............................................F2 The Camera.............................................................................................................F2 The Battery..............................................................................................................F3 Charging AC Adapter..........................................................................................F4 The Memory Cards........................................
Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Products The Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. Be sure to read and follow the warnings of “For Your Safety” (Avi to Aviii) thoroughly before using the products. B Keep Dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity. B Do Not Drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.
Caring for the Products B 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 not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device. • Images on the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting.
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 cold locations. • Always remove the battery from the camera or battery charger when it is not being used. When inserted, minute amounts of current are drawn from the battery even when not in use.
Caring for the Products The Memory Cards F5 Technical Notes and Index • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (A19). • 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. • Do not format the memory card using a computer. • When a memory card that has been used in another device is used for the first time, be sure to format it with this camera.
Caring for the Camera Cleaning Lens 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, oily substances, or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, carefully wipe the lens with a dry soft cloth or eyewear cleaning cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the lens and working toward the edges.
Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. • See “Error Messages” (E97) for more information. Power, Display, Settings Issues Problem A Cause/Solution The battery inserted in the • Confirm all connections. camera cannot be • Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. charged.
Troubleshooting Problem A Cause/Solution Technical Notes and Index 21 20 21 Monitor is blank. • Camera is off. • Battery is exhausted. • Standby mode for saving power: Press the power switch, shutter-release button, c button or b (e movie-record) button, or rotate the mode dial. • When flash lamp flashes, wait until flash has charged. • Camera and computer are connected via USB cable. • Camera and TV are connected via audio/video cable or HDMI cable. • Interval timer shooting in progress.
Troubleshooting Problem A Cause/Solution Reset file numbering cannot be done. Reset file numbering cannot be applied when the folder number reaches 999 and there are images in the folder. Change the memory card, or format the internal memory/memory card. Monitor is turned off, and the poweron lamp flashes quickly. Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before resuming use.
Troubleshooting Problem Camera cannot focus. Colored stripes appear on the monitor when shooting. Pictures are blurred. Technical Notes and Index Bright specks appear in pictures shot using flash. Image size not available. F10 39, 43, 66 29 99,E79 28, 55 66 21 Colored stripes may appear when shooting subjects with repeating patterns (such as window blinds); this is not a malfunction. The colored stripes will not appear in captured images or – recorded movies.
Troubleshooting Problem A Cause/Solution • Off is selected for Shutter sound under Sound settings in the setup menu. No sound when • Sports, Museum or Pet portrait is selected in scene mode. shutter is released. • Other functions that restrict the use of the shutter sound are set. • Do not block the speaker. 99 40, 44, 47 75 3 AF-assist illuminator does not light. Off is selected for AF assist in the setup menu.
Troubleshooting Problem A Cause/Solution Saving images takes time. It may take more time to save images in the following situations. • When the noise reduction function is in operation • When flash is set to V (auto with red-eye reduction) • When taking pictures in the following scene modes.
Troubleshooting Problem A Cause/Solution Pictures and movies cannot be edited. • Confirm the conditions that are required for editing pictures or E17, movies. E32 • Pictures and movies taken with cameras other than COOLPIX – P310 cannot be edited. Pictures are not displayed on television. • Video mode or HDMI is not correctly set in the TV settings setup menu. • Cables are connected to both the HDMI mini connector and USB/audio video connector. • Memory card contains no pictures. Replace memory card.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX P310 Digital Camera Type Effective pixels Image sensor Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Vibration reduction Autofocus (AF) Focus range (from lens) Focus-area selection Monitor Technical Notes and Index Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Storage Media File system File formats Image size (pixels) F14 Compact digital camera 16.1 million 1/2.3-in. type CMOS; approx. 16.79 million total pixels 4.2× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens 4.3-17.
Specifications ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) Exposure Metering Exposure control Shutter Speed ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Hi 1 (equivalent to 6400) Auto (auto gain from ISO 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) 224-segment matrix, center-weighted, spot Programmed auto exposure with flexible program, shutter priority auto, aperture-priority auto, manual, exposure bracketin
Specifications I/O terminal Supported languages Power sources Charging time Battery life (EN-EL12) Tripod socket Dimensions (W × H × D) Weight Operating environment Temperature Humidity 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, Spa
Specifications Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Rated capacity DC 3.7 V, 1050 mAh Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx. 32 × 43.8 × 7.9 mm (1.3 × 1.7 × 0.3 in.) Weight Approx. 22.5 g (0.8 oz) (excluding terminal cover) Charging AC Adapter EH-69P Rated input AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.068-0.042 A Rated output DC 5.0 V, 550 mA Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approx.
Index Symbols Technical Notes and Index R E7, E8 C Aperture-priority auto mode 51, E10 k Apply selection button 5, 10 A Auto mode 24 l Delete button 4, 5, 32, E62 m Flash mode 60 K Flash pop-up control 60 p Focus mode 66 w FUNC button 4, E83 D Manual mode 51, E12 d Menu button 4, 5, 11 j Night landscape mode 38 c Playback button 4, 5, 30 i Playback zoom 31 A Programmed auto mode 51, E10 y Scene mode 37 n Self-timer/Smile timer 63, 64 B Shutter-priority auto mode 51, E10 g Tele 27 h Thumbnail playback 5, 3
Index D Date and time 22, E71 Daylight saving time 23 Delete 32, E62 Digital zoom 27, 99, E79 Direct Print E26 D-Lighting 84, E18 DPOF printing E31 DSCN E94 Dusk/dawn i 42 E Easy panorama 46, E3 Editing movies E32 Editing Pictures E16 Exposure compensation 68 Exposure mode 51 Extension E94 Extracting still pictures E33 Eye-Fi upload 101, E89 F H HDMI 100, E24, E82 HDMI device control 100, E82 HDMI mini connector 86, E24 HDR 45 Histogram 6, 8 HS movie 95, E66, E67 I Identifier E94 Image copy 84, E63 Ima
Index Monitor settings 98, E74 Motion detection 99, E78 Movie length 92, 94 Movie options 95, E65 Movie playback 96 Movie recording 92 Multi selector 4, 5, 10, 59 Multi-shot 16 55, E43 Museum l 44 Q Quick adjust E36 Quick retouch 84, E18 R Night landscape j 38 Night portrait e 41 Noise reduction filter 56, E53 Number of exposures remaining 20, 74 Rear-curtain sync 61 Rechargeable battery 14, 96 Recording slow motion movies E67 Reset all 101, E90 Reset file numbering 100, E86 Reset user settings 56, 58 R
Index SSCN E94 Startup zoom position 56, E55 Subject tracking 55, E49, E51 Sunset h 42 T Target finding AF 55, E50 Tele 27 Thumbnail playback 31 Time difference E73 Time zone 22, E73 Time zone and date 22, 98, E71 Toggle Av/Tv selection 100, E86 Toning E37 TV settings 100, E82 U USB cable 16, 86, E27, E96 USB/audio/video output connector 16, 86, E24, E27 User setting modes 57 V Technical Notes and Index Vibration reduction 99, E77 Video mode 100, E82 View grid E35 View/hide histograms 98, E74 ViewNX 2
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