Reference Manual
Table Of Contents
- Quick Topic Search
- Introduction
- Parts of the Camera
- Getting Started
- Basic Shooting and Playback Operations
- Shooting Features
- Selecting a Shooting Mode
- Auto Mode
- Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)
- Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
- P, S, A, and M Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)
- U (User Settings) Mode
- Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector
- Flash Mode
- Self-timer
- Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically)
- Using Autofocus
- Using Manual Focus
- Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness)
- Using the Fn (Function) Button
- Using the Zoom
- Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Focus Mode)
- Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting
- Playback Features
- Movies
- Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer
- Using the Menu
- Menu Operations
- Menu Lists
- The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options)
- The Shooting Menu (P, S, A, or M Mode)
- Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control)
- Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control)
- White Balance (Adjusting Hue)
- Metering
- Continuous Shooting
- ISO Sensitivity
- Exposure Bracketing
- AF Area Mode
- Autofocus Mode
- Flash Exp. Comp.
- Noise Reduction Filter
- Active D-Lighting
- Multiple Exposure
- Zoom Memory
- Startup Zoom Position
- M Exposure Preview
- The Movie Manual Mode Menu
- The Movie Menu
- The Playback Menu
- The Network Menu
- The Setup Menu
- Time Zone and Date
- Slot Empty Release Lock
- Monitor Settings
- EVF Auto Toggle (Automatically Switching the Display to the Viewfinder)
- Date Stamp
- Self-timer: After Release
- Vibration Reduction
- AF Assist
- Digital Zoom
- Assign Side Zoom Control
- Snap-back Zoom
- Control Ring Options
- AE/AF Lock Button
- Sound Settings
- Auto Off
- Format Card
- Language
- HDMI
- Charge by Computer
- Image Comment
- Copyright Information
- Location Data
- Toggle Av/Tv Selection
- Reset File Numbering
- Peaking
- Reset All
- Firmware Version
- Technical Notes
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Using the Menu
The Shooting Menu (j, k, l, or m Mode)
Using Preset Manual
Follow the procedures described 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.
2 Use the multi selector HI to select
Preset manual, and press the
k button.
• The lens extends to the zoom position for
measurement.
3 Select Measure.
• To apply the last measured value, select Cancel.
4 Frame the white or gray reference
object in the measuring window, and
press the k button to measure the
value.
• The shutter is released and measurement is
complete (no image is saved).
B Notes About Preset Manual
A white balance value for flash lighting cannot be measured with Preset manual. When
shooting using the flash, set White balance to Auto (normal), Auto (warm lighting), or
Flash.
Preset manual
Preset manual
Preset manual
Daylight
Daylight
Daylight
Incandescent
Incandescent
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Fluorescent
Fluorescent
Auto (warm lighting)
Auto (warm lighting)
Auto (warm lighting)
Auto (normal)
Auto (normal)
Auto (normal)
White balance
Measure
Cancel
Preset manual
Measure
Cancel
Preset manual
Measuring window