User manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Parts of the camera
- Getting started
- Basic operations of shooting and playback
- Shooting features
- Selecting a shooting mode (mode dial)
- Auto mode (standard shooting)
- P, S, A, and M modes
- Shooting with the Bulb setting or Time setting (when in M mode)
- U (user settings) mode
- Creative mode (applying effects when shooting)
- Scene mode (shooting suited to the shooting conditions)
- Setting the flash mode, self-timer, focus mode, and exposure compensation
- Flash mode
- Self-timer
- Smile timer
- Using autofocus
- Using manual focus
- Exposure compensation
- Default settings (flash, self-timer, and focus mode)
- Using the Fn (function) button
- Using the zoom
- Functions that cannot be used simultaneously when shooting
- Playback features
- Movies
- Using the menu
- Menu operations
- Menu lists
- The shooting menu (common across shooting modes)
- The shooting menu (P, S, A, M, or U mode)
- 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
- Date stamp
- Self-timer: after release
- Vibration reduction
- AF assist
- Digital zoom
- Assign side zoom control
- Snap-back zoom
- Assign side dial
- 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
- Conformity marking
- Firmware version
- Connecting the camera to a TV or computer
- Accessories
- If there is a problem
- Technical notes
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Introduction
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● B
efore taking important pictures
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking
the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning
normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost prots that may result from
product malfunction.
● 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) certied by Nikon specically for use
with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the
operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA
AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.
A holographic seal that indicates an accessory as an authentic Nikon product is
axed to the dedicated rechargeable Li-ion battery.
The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon
holog
raphic seal could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the
batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized
Nikon dealer.
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described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.
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• While every eort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is
accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or
omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address
provided separately).
● Comply with copyright notices
Under copyright law, photographs or recordings of copyrighted works made with the
camera can not be used without the permission of the copyright holder. Exceptions
apply to personal use, but note that even personal use may be restricted in the case
of photographs or recordings of exhibits or live performances.