DIGITAL CAMERA Quick Start Guide Introduction 2 Parts of the Camera 6 Preparing for Shooting 7 Basic Shooting and Playback Operations 14 Other Functions 22 Technical Notes 26 En
Introduction Read This First To get the most from this Nikon product, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (A39-42), “ Notes About Location Data Functions (GPS/ GLONASS)” (A44) and “Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network)” (A45), and all other instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the camera. • If you want to start using the camera right away, see “Preparing for Shooting” (A7) and “Basic Shooting and Playback Operations” (A14).
Confirming the Package Contents In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store where you purchased the camera. COOLPIX P900 Digital Camera Camera Strap LC-67 Lens Cap EN-EL23 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EH-71P or EH-73P Charging AC Adapter* UC-E21 USB Cable Quick Start Guide (this manual) Warranty * A plug adapter is included if the camera was purchased in a country or region that requires a plug adapter.
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, AC adapters and, USB cables) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.” The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless the prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 12 3 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 5 6 7 19 20 21 22 2324 1 12 Electronic viewfinder 2 w (function) button 14 x (monitor) button 3 Mode dial 15 s (display) button 4 Flash 16 b (e movie-record) button 5 N-Mark (NFC antenna) 17 Command dial 6 Shutter-release button 18 Monitor 19 q (Wi-Fi) button 7 Zoom control f : wide-angle g : telephoto h : thumbnail playback i : playback zoom 8 p (snap-back zoom) button 23 k (apply selection) button 9 Sid
Preparing for Shooting How to Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Attach the strap at two places. B Lens Cap At times when you are not shooting images, attach the lens cap to the lens to protect it.
Insert the Battery and Memory Card Battery latch Memory card slot • With the battery’s positive and negative terminals oriented correctly, move the orange battery latch (3), and fully insert the battery (4). • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (5). • Be careful not to insert the battery or memory card upside-down or backward, as this could cause a malfunction.
Charge the Battery 1 With the battery installed, connect the camera to an electrical outlet. Charging AC Adapter Electrical outlet Power-on lamp (charge lamp) USB cable (included) If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, securely connect it to the Charging AC Adapter. 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.
B Notes About the USB Cable • Do not use a USB cable other than the UC-E21. Using a USB cable other than the UC-E21 could result in overheating, fire or electric shock. • Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them.
Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor Changing the orientation of the monitor is useful when shooting with the camera in a high or a low position, or when taking selfies. For normal shooting, fold the monitor against the camera body with the screen facing out (3). When you are not using or carrying the camera, fold the monitor against the camera body with the screen facing inward to prevent scratches or contamination.
Turn the Camera On and Set the Display Language, Date, and Time When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • The monitor turns on. • To turn the camera off, press the power switch again. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired language and press the k button.
6 Set the date and time, and press the k button. • Use J K to select a field and then use HI to set the date and time. • Select the minute field and press the k button to confirm the setting. Date and time M D Y h m 11 15 2015 15 10 Edit 7 When the confirmation dialog is displayed, use HI to select Yes and press the k button. • When settings are finished, the lens extends.
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting with A (Auto) Mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to A. • The camera is set to A (auto) mode and general shooting can be performed. • Press the s (display) button to switch the information displayed in the monitor during shooting and play back. • Battery level indicator b: The battery level is high. B: The battery level is low. 1/250 Battery level indicator 2 F5.6 25m 0s 840 Number of exposures remaining Hold the camera steady.
3 Frame the picture. • Move the zoom control or the side zoom control to change the zoom lens position. • When the subject is lost at the telephoto zoom position, press the p (snapback zoom) button to temporarily widen the angle of view so that you can frame the subject more easily. Zoom out p button Zoom in Zoom in Zoom out 4 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • When the subject is in focus, the focus area or focus indicator is displayed in green.
B Notes About Saving Images or Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are 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.
Switching Between the Monitor and Viewfinder You can use the viewfinder when bright light under the open sky makes it difficult to see the monitor. • When you bring your face close to the viewfinder, the eye sensor responds to it and the viewfinder turns on while the monitor turns off (default setting). • You can also press the x button to switch the display between the monitor and viewfinder.
Play Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button to enter playback mode. • If you press and hold down the c button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. 2 Use the multi selector to select an image to display. • Press and hold down HIJK to scroll through the images quickly. • Images can also be selected by rotating the multi selector. • Press the s button to switch between showing and hiding the photo information or shooting information that is displayed in the monitor.
Delete Images 1 Press the l (delete) button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired deletion method and press the k button. • To exit without deleting, press the d button. 3 Delete Current image Erase selected images All images Select Yes and press the k button. • Deleted images cannot be recovered.
Changing the Shooting Mode You can change to the following shooting modes by rotating the mode dial. • A (Auto) mode Used for general shooting. • y, X, s, c (Scene) modes Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select. - y: Press the d button and select a scene. When using Scene auto selector, the camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene when you frame a picture, making it easier to take pictures in accordance with the scene.
Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector (for Shooting) When the shooting screen is displayed, you can press the multi selector H (m) J (n) I (p) K (o) to set the functions described below. • m Flash mode When the flash is raised, the flash mode can be set according to shooting conditions. • n Self-timer/Remote control/Smile timer The self-timer can be selected from 10 seconds or 2 seconds. When smile timer is selected, the camera detects a smiling face and automatically releases the shutter.
Other Functions Functions That Can Be Set with the Fn (Function) Button The settings such as image quality can be also set by pressing the w (function) button instead of displaying the corresponding menu by pressing the d (menu) button. • This function can be used when the shooting mode is j, k, l, m or M. Functions That Can Be Set with the d (Menu) Button You can set the menus listed below by pressing the d (menu) button.
1 Press the d (menu) button. • The menu is displayed. 1/250 2 F5.6 25m 0s 840 Press the multi selector J. Shooting menu Image quality Image size • The current menu icon is displayed in yellow. Picture Control Custom Picture Control White balance Metering Menu icons 3 Select a menu icon and press the k button. Set up Time zone and date Slot empty release lock • The menu options become selectable.
Using Location Data Functions When Record location data in Location data options of the z (location data options) menu (A22) is set to On, the camera starts receiving signals from the positioning satellites. Location data reception can be checked on the shooting screen. • n or o: Signals are being received from four or more satellites, or from three satellites, and positioning is being performed. • z: Signals are being received, but positioning is not possible. • y: Signals are not received. 1/250 F5.
Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function You can perform the following functions if you install the dedicated software “Wireless Mobile Utility” on your smart device that runs on Android OS or iOS, and connect it to the camera. Take Photos You can save images to a smart device by pressing the shutter-release button of the camera or remotely releasing the camera shutter from the smart device. • Operations cannot be performed on the camera during remote control operation.
Technical Notes Caring for the Product Observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (A39-42) when using or storing the device. The Camera Do Not Apply Strong Impact to the Camera The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. In addition, do not touch or apply force to the lens or lens cover. Keep Dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.
Notes About 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 in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting.
Using the Battery When Cold On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. If an exhausted battery is used at a low temperature, the camera may not turn on. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge. Battery Terminals Dirt on the battery terminals may prevent the camera from functioning. Should the battery terminals become dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth before use.
Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Lens/ viewfinder 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).
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. Also, refer to the Reference Manual (PDF format) for further details on how to use this camera (A2). Problem Cause/Solution • Wait for recording to end. • If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies. When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly.
AVC Patent Portfolio License This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.
USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA The location name data that is stored in this digital camera (“Data”) is provided for your personal, internal use only and not for resale. It is protected by copyright, and is subject to the following terms and conditions which are agreed to by you, on the one hand, and Nikon Corporation (“Nikon”) and its licensors (including their licensors and suppliers) on the other hand. Terms and Conditions Personal Use Only.
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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.
Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight Failure to observe this precaution could cause damage or fire. Keep the sun out of the frame Keep the sun well out of the frame when shooting backlit subjects. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in or close to the frame could cause a fire. Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak, overheat, or explode if improperly handled.
• • • • • • Observe the following precautions when handling the Charging AC Adapter Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock. Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire. Do not handle the plug or go near the Charging AC Adapter during lightning storms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.
Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
Notice for Customers in the State of California WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.
bUsing the camera overseas • Before taking the camera with location data functions overseas for travel, consult your travel agency or embassy of the country you are visiting to confirm whether there is any restriction on use. For example, you cannot record location data logs without permission from the government in China. Set Record location data to Off. • The location data may not function properly in China and on the borders between China and neighboring countries (as of December 2014).
FCC/IC RF Exposure Statement This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used.
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