Nikon P90 User Manual

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Page 1 - User’s Manual

EnUser’s ManualDIGITAL CAMERA

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viiiTable of ContentsUsing Focus Mode ...

Page 3 - First Steps

88Making Voice RecordingsVoice RecordingsOperations During Recording* The copied files can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV compatible

Page 4 - For Your Safety

89Voice RecordingsPlaying Voice Recordings1Rotate the mode dial to y.2Press the d button to display the scene menu screen, choose E Voice recording wi

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90Playing Voice RecordingsVoice RecordingsOperations During PlaybackUse the zoom control g/f to adjust playback volume.Rotate the command dial to adva

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91Voice RecordingsCopying Voice RecordingsCopy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card.This option is available only when a mem

Page 7 - Notice for Customers in the

92Connecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting to a TVConnect the camera to a televisi

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93Connecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting to a ComputerUse the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer, and copy (t

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94Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersTransferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer1Start the computer to w

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95Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers5Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading.• Click the Sta

Page 11 - Table of Contents

96Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersD Using a Card ReaderPictures stored on a memory card that is inserted into

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97Connecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting to a PrinterUsers of PictBridge-compatible (A175) printers can connect the camera direct

Page 13 - About This Manual

ixTable of ContentsPlaying Voice Memos...

Page 14 - Information and Precautions

98Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersConnecting the Camera and Printer1Turn off the camera.2Turn on the printer.•

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99Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersPrinting Pictures One at a TimeAfter connecting the camera to the printer co

Page 16 - Parts of the Camera

100Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers6Choose Start print and press the k button.7Printing starts.• Monitor displ

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101Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers4Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press the k

Page 18 - B Notes on Monitor

102Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers5Printing starts.• Monitor display returns to that shown in step 2 when pri

Page 19 - B Lens Cap

103Connecting to Televisions, Computers and PrintersCreating a DPOF Print Order: Print SetThe Print set option in the playback menu is used to create

Page 20 - The Monitor

104Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print SetConnecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers5Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and photo

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105Shooting, Playback and Setup MenusShooting, Playback and Setup MenusShooting Options: The Shooting MenuThe shooting menu of A, B, C, D, E and F mod

Page 22 - Basic Operations

106Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menus* This option can also be set in the menus for other shooting modes (except fo

Page 23 - The Command Dial

107Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusq Image QualityChoose the amount of compression applied to pictures.Lower comp

Page 24 - C Note on the Multi Selector

xTable of ContentsM Noise Reduction...

Page 25 - Switching Between Tabs

108Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusr Image sizeChoose the size of pictures in pixels for recording.Pictures shot

Page 26 - The x (monitor) Button

109Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusC Number of Exposures RemainingThe following table lists the approximate numbe

Page 27 - The s (display) Button

110Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menus1 If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposu

Page 28 - Charging the Battery

111Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusF Optimize ImageChange the settings for optimizing images according to the sho

Page 29 - B Notes on the Battery

112Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusCustomizing Image Enhancement Options: CustomSelect Custom to make separate ad

Page 30 - Inserting the Battery

113Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusShooting in Black-and-White: Black-and-whiteWhen Black-and-white is selected,

Page 31 - Turning On and Off the Camera

114Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusB White BalanceThe color of light reflected from an object varies with the col

Page 32 - D Daylight Saving Time

115Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusPreset ManualPreset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for li

Page 33 - D Changing the Date and Time

116Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusE ISO SensitivitySensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to

Page 34 - Inserting Memory Cards

117Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusG MeteringThe process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine

Page 35 - Format card?

1IntroductionIntroductionAbout This ManualThank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX P90 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy

Page 36 - (Auto) Mode

118Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusC ContinuousCapture motion in a series of pictures and apply Best Shot Selecto

Page 37 - D Vibration Reduction

119Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusB Notes on Continuous Shooting• The maximum frame rate with continuous shootin

Page 38 - Step 2 Frame a Picture

120Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menus3Press the d button.• The camera returns to shooting mode.4Press the shutter-r

Page 39 - Using the Zoom

121Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusH Auto BracketingAuto bracketing is used to vary exposure by a selected amount

Page 40 - Step 3 Focus and Shoot

122Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusG AF-Area ModeUse this option to determine where the camera focuses.When digit

Page 41 - D AF-assist illuminator

123Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusD More InformationSee “Autofocus” (A29) for more information.Shooting with Fac

Page 42 - Deleting Pictures

124Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menus2Press the shutter-release button halfway.• The camera focuses on the face fra

Page 43 - Erase 1 image?

125Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusI Autofocus ModeChoose how the camera focuses.J Flash Exp. Comp.Flash compensa

Page 44 - Using the Flash

126Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusM Noise ReductionAt slow shutter speeds, pictures may be affected by “noise” i

Page 45 - B Lowering the Built-in Flash

127Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusFunctions that Cannot be Applied SimultaneouslyRestrictions apply to the follo

Page 46 - C Red-eye Reduction

2IntroductionInformation and PrecautionsLife-Long LearningAs part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education,

Page 47 - Self-timer

128Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusISO sensitivity• When ISO sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400, Image size canno

Page 48 - Using Focus Mode

129Shooting, Playback and Setup MenusPlayback Options: The Playback MenuThe playback menu contains the following options.Displaying the Playback MenuD

Page 49 - C Infinity

130Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusSelecting PicturesThe picture selection screen, as shown at right, will be dis

Page 50 - C E (Manual Focus)

131Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusb Slide ShowPlayback pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory ca

Page 51 - Exposure Compensation

132Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusc DeleteDelete selected or all pictures.B Notes on Deletion• Once deleted, pic

Page 52 - Shooting in Scene Mode

133Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusf Rotate ImageChange the orientation of pictures played back in the camera’s m

Page 53 - C Icons Used for Descriptions

134Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menush CopyCopy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card.1Use the mul

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135Shooting, Playback and Setup MenusBasic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuThe setup menu contains the following options.cWelcome screenA137Select screen

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136Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusDisplaying the Setup MenuChoose the z tab in the menu screen.1Press the d butto

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137Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusc Welcome ScreenYou can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the came

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3Information and PrecautionsIntroductionNotice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or ReproductionNote that simply being in possession of material that

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138Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusd DateSet the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones.Se

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139Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menus3Press K.• The time zone selection screen is displayed.4Press J or K to choose

Page 60 - Taking Pictures in Food Mode

140Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusD Time Zones (A20)The camera supports the time zones listed below.For time diff

Page 61 - B Note on Food Mode

141Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menuse Monitor SettingsChange the settings for the options below.Press the d button

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142Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusf Date ImprintDate and time of recording can be imprinted on pictures. This inf

Page 63 - D Panorama Maker

143Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusg Vibration ReductionSpecify the vibration reduction setting for taking still p

Page 64 - Rotate the mode dial to x

144Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusU Motion DetectionEnable motion detection to reduce the effects of camera shake

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145Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menush AF AssistEnable or disable AF-assist illumination.u Digital ZoomEnable or dis

Page 66 - Using Smile Timer/Blink Proof

146Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusi Sound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings.k Auto OffIf no operations

Page 67 - One or more subjects may have

147Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusl/m Format Memory/Format CardUse this option to format the internal memory or a

Page 68 - Image size

4IntroductionParts of the CameraThe Camera Body78111210134591 236Built-in flash raised1Power switch/Power-on lamp...

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148Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusn LanguageChoose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages.o

Page 70 - Sport Continuous Menu

149Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusd Blink WarningSet whether or not to detect human subjects with eyes closed whe

Page 71 - C Pre-shooting Cache

150Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusOperating the Did someone blink? ScreenWhen the Did someone blink? screen appea

Page 72 - A, B, C, D modes

151Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup Menusp Reset AllWhen Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to th

Page 73 - D Shutter Speed and Aperture

152Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusShooting MenuOption Default valueImage quality (A107)NormalImage size (A108)F 4

Page 74 - A (Programmed Auto) Mode

153Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusSetup MenuOthers•Choosing Reset all also clears the current file number (A156)

Page 75 - B Note on Shutter Speed

154Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback and Setup MenusP Reset file numberingWhen Ye s is selected, the sequential numbering of file

Page 76 - D Aperture and Zoom

155Technical NotesTechnical NotesOptional AccessoriesApproved Memory CardsThe following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved

Page 77 - D (Manual) Mode

156Technical NotesFile and Folder NamesPictures, movies, voice memos, and voice recordings are assigned file names as follows.• Files are stored in fo

Page 78 - B Note on ISO Sensitivity

157File and Folder NamesTechnical Notes• A single folder can hold up to 200 pictures; if the current folder already contains 200 pictures, a new folde

Page 79 - B Backup battery

5Parts of the CameraIntroduction13 1416 17 181511129867101 2 3 541 x (monitor) button ...142 Diopter adjustment control.

Page 80 - Save the Settings in E or F

158Technical NotesCaring for the CameraTo ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing th

Page 81 - Resetting Saved Settings

159Caring for the CameraTechnical NotesC The Battery• Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and charge the battery if necessary. Do not

Page 82 - Active D-Lighting

160Caring for the CameraTechnical NotesCleaningDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.Lens/electronic viewfinderAvoid touching glass

Page 83 - More on Playback

161Caring for the CameraTechnical NotesStorageTurn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away.

Page 84 - B Notes on Calendar display

162Technical NotesError MessagesThe following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for

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163Error MessagesTechnical NotesPImage cannot be saved.Error occurred while recording picture.Format internal memory or memory card.147Camera has run

Page 86 - Editing Pictures

164Error MessagesTechnical NotesNFile contains no image data.File not created with this camera.File cannot be viewed on this camera.View file using th

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165Error MessagesTechnical Notes* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.System errorQError has occurre

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166Technical NotesTroubleshootingIf the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer

Page 89 - Save this image as

167TroubleshootingTechnical NotesElectronically Controlled CamerasIn extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the ca

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6Parts of the CameraIntroductionChanging the Angle of the MonitorThe angle of the monitor can be lowered down to 45° or raised upward to 90°. This is

Page 91 - B Black Border

168TroubleshootingTechnical NotesShootingProblem Cause/SolutionANo picture taken when shutter-release button is pressed.• When camera is in playback m

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169TroubleshootingTechnical NotesDigital zoom cannot be used.•Off is selected for Digital zoom in the setup menu.• Digital zoom cannot be used in the

Page 93 - Recording Movies

170TroubleshootingTechnical NotesPlaybackPictures are too dark (underexposed).• Flash is set to W (off).• Built-in flash window is blocked.• Subject i

Page 94 - The Movie Menu

171TroubleshootingTechnical NotesCannot record or play back voice memo.• Voice memos cannot be attached to movies.• Voice memos cannot be attached to

Page 95 - C Maximum Movie Length

172Technical NotesSpecificationsNikon COOLPIX P90 Digital CameraType Compact digital cameraEffective pixels 12.1 millionImage sensor 1/2.33-in. CCD; t

Page 96 - Electronic VR

173SpecificationsTechnical NotesImage size(pixels)ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity)• ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400• Auto (a

Page 97 - B Time-Lapse Movie

174SpecificationsTechnical Notes• Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 operat

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175SpecificationsTechnical NotesSupported Standards•DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry t

Page 99 - Making Voice Recordings

176Technical NotesIndexSymbolsR 51C Aperture-priority mode 60, 64k (apply selection) button 12A Auto mode 24l Delete button 30, 31, 80, 86, 90s (disp

Page 100 - Operations During Recording

177IndexTechnical NotesDistortion control 126D-Lighting 76DPOF 175DPOF print 102DSCN 156Dusk/dawn i 43EElectronic viewfinder 14Electronic VR 84Exposur

Page 101 - Playing Voice Recordings

7Parts of the CameraIntroductionRaising and Lowering the Built-in FlashPress the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the built-in flash.• When not using

Page 102 - Deleting Sound Files

178IndexTechnical NotesNoise reduction 126Number of exposures remaining 24, 109OOff 32Optical zoom 27Optimize Image 111Optional accessories 155PPanora

Page 103 - Copying Voice Recordings

179IndexTechnical NotesVoice memo 80Voice recording 87Voice recordings E 87Volume 86, 90WWelcome screen 137White balance 114Wide 27ZZoom 27Zoom contro

Page 104 - Connecting to a TV

© 2009 Nikon CorporationFX9B01(11)6MM68411-01No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical

Page 105 - Connecting to a Computer

Trademark Information• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United Stat

Page 106 - B Connecting the USB Cable

8Parts of the CameraIntroductionThe MonitorThe following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with

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9Parts of the CameraIntroductionPlayback* Differs according to the selected option.999/ 99999 9 / 9 9 9999/ 9999999/999999 9 9 / 9 9 9 99999/99991m0

Page 108 - D Using a Card Reader

10IntroductionBasic OperationsThe Mode DialAlign the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial.A Auto (A24)Choose this simple mode, an automatic,

Page 109 - Connecting to a Printer

11Basic OperationsIntroductionThe Command DialYou can rotate the command dial to select items from a menu screen or to choose and configure any of the

Page 110 - Print selection

12Basic OperationsIntroductionThe Multi SelectorThis section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options, and t

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13Basic OperationsIntroductionThe d ButtonPress the d button to display the menu and to select options for the menu items.• Use the multi selector to

Page 112 - Printing Multiple Pictures

14Basic OperationsIntroductionHelp DisplaysRotate the zoom control to g (j) when M is displayed at the bottom of the menu screen to view a description

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15Basic OperationsIntroductionThe s (display) ButtonTo switch between the information displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback, press the

Page 114 - C Paper Size

16First StepsFirst StepsCharging the BatteryCharge the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied) using the Battery Charger MH-61 (supplied).1Conne

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17Charging the BatteryFirst Steps3Remove the battery and unplug the charger.B Notes on the Battery Charger• The supplied battery charger is for use on

Page 116 - Print set

iIntroductionFirst StepsA Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Modey/x Shooting Suited for the Scenesa/y Automatic Shooting of Smiling Facesd Sport Co

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18First StepsInserting the BatteryInsert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied) into the camera.• Charge the battery before first use or when

Page 118 - C Navigating the Camera Menu

19Inserting the BatteryFirst StepsRemoving the BatteryTurn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off before opening th

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20First StepsSetting Display Language, Date and TimeA language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on.1Press the power s

Page 120

21Setting Display Language, Date and TimeFirst Steps5Edit the date.• Press H or I to edit the highlighted item.• Press K to move the highlight in the

Page 121 - Number of Exposures Remaining

22First StepsInserting Memory CardsImage, sound, and movie files are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approx. 47 MB) or on removable memory car

Page 122 - D Printing Images of Size 1:1

23Inserting Memory CardsFirst StepsB Formatting a Memory CardIf the message at the right is displayed when the camera is turned on, the memory card mu

Page 123 - B Optimize Image

24Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeBasic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeStep 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) ModeThis section des

Page 124 - B Note on Image Sharpening

25Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) ModeBasic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeIndicators Displayed in A (Auto) ModeD Note on the FlashW

Page 125 - C B&W + Color

26Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeStep 2 Frame a Picture1Ready the camera.• Hold the camera steadily in both hands.• Keep your fingers, hair,

Page 126 - B Flash Mode

27Step 2 Frame a PictureBasic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeUsing the ZoomRotate the zoom control to activate optical zoom.Rotate in the directio

Page 127 - B Note on Preset Manual

iiFor Your SafetyTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety b

Page 128 - E ISO Sensitivity

28Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeStep 3 Focus and Shoot1Press the shutter-release button halfway.• The camera focuses on the subject in the

Page 129 - D Metering Area

29Step 3 Focus and ShootBasic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeB During RecordingWhile pictures are being recorded, the number of exposures remainin

Page 130 - C Continuous

30Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeStep 4 Viewing and Deleting PicturesViewing Pictures (Playback Mode)Press the c button.• The last picture s

Page 131 - Intvl timer shooting

31Step 4 Viewing and Deleting PicturesBasic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeC Options Available in Playback ModeThe following options are available

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32Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeUsing the FlashIn dark locations or when the subject is backlit, you can shoot pictures with flash by raisi

Page 133 - B Notes on Auto Bracketing

33Using the FlashBasic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeSetting the Flash Mode1Press the m (flash pop-up) button.The built-in flash will be raised.•

Page 134 - G AF-Area Mode

34Using the FlashBasic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeB Shooting When Lighting is Poor and When the Flash is Disabled (W)• Use of a tripod is reco

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35Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeTaking Pictures with the Self-TimerThe self-timer function is useful when you wish to have your picture tak

Page 136 - B Notes on Face Priority

36Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeUsing Focus ModeChoose a focus mode according to the subject and composition.Focus Modes Available in Each

Page 137 - J Flash Exp. Comp

37Using Focus ModeBasic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeSetting the Focus Mode1Press p (focus mode).• The focus mode menu is displayed.2Use the mul

Page 138 - Q Distortion Control

iiiFor Your SafetyObserve caution when handling the batteryThe battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions wh

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38Using Focus ModeBasic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeUsing Manual Focus1Press p (focus mode) to display the focus menu.• Use the multi selector

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39Basic Photography and Playback: Auto ModeExposure CompensationExposure compensation is used to alter the exposure from the value suggested by the ca

Page 141 - Displaying the Playback Menu

40Shooting Suited for the ScenesShooting Suited for the ScenesShooting in Scene ModeCamera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subje

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41Shooting in Scene ModeShooting Suited for the ScenesFeatures* Other settings can be selected.*1 Self-timer is available.*2 Other settings can be sel

Page 143 - B Notes on Slide Show

42Shooting in Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scenes*1 Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.*2 Self-timer and a (smile timer) are availab

Page 144 - B Notes on Deletion

43Shooting in Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scenes*1 Other settings can be selected.*2 Self-timer is available.*1 Other settings can be selected.*

Page 145 - Rotate image

44Shooting in Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scenes*1 Self-timer is available.*2 Other settings can be selected.*1 Other settings can be selected.

Page 146 - All images

45Shooting in Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scenes*1 Self-timer is available.*2 Other settings can be selected.*1 Self-timer is available.*2 D (ma

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46Shooting in Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scenes*1 Other settings can be selected.*2 Self-timer is available.*3 D (macro close-up) can be select

Page 148 - Displaying the Setup Menu

47Shooting in Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scenes*1 Other settings can be selected.*2 Self-timer is available.*3 D (macro close-up) or B (infinit

Page 149

ivFor Your SafetyUse appropriate cablesWhen connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the pur

Page 150 - 15/05/2009

48Shooting in Scene ModeShooting Suited for the ScenesTaking Pictures in Food ModeUse this mode to take pictures of food.1Use the multi selector to ch

Page 151 - C Daylight Saving Time

49Shooting in Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scenes4Press the shutter-release button to take the picture.• Focus and exposure are locked when the s

Page 152 - D Time Zones (A20)

50Shooting in Scene ModeShooting Suited for the ScenesTaking Pictures for a PanoramaThe camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use

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51Shooting in Scene ModeShooting Suited for the Scenes5Press the k button when shooting is completed.• The camera returns to step 2.B Panorama Assist•

Page 154 - C Date Imprint and Print Set

52Shooting Suited for the ScenesShooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)By simply framing a picture, the camera automat

Page 155 - Notes on Vibration Reduction

53Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector)Shooting Suited for the ScenesB Note on Scene Auto Selector ModeDepending upo

Page 156 - B Notes on Motion Detection

54Automatic Shooting of Smiling FacesAutomatic Shooting of Smiling FacesUsing Smile Timer/Blink ProofThe camera detects a smiling face using face prio

Page 157 - B Notes on Digital Zoom

55Using Smile Timer/Blink ProofAutomatic Shooting of Smiling Faces5Press the shutter-release button when the required pictures have been taken.• Autom

Page 158 - B Notes on Auto Off

56Sport Continuous ModeSport Continuous ModeShooting in Sport Continuous ModeSport continuous mode allows rapid, continuous shooting while you press a

Page 159 - Formatting a Memory Card

57Shooting in Sport Continuous ModeSport Continuous ModeB Notes on Sport Continuous Shooting• A longer period of time is taken to record the images af

Page 160 - Choose NTSC or PAL

vNoticesNotice for Customers in the U.S.A.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested

Page 161 - B Notes on Blink Warning

58Sport Continuous ModeSport Continuous MenuThe sport continuous menu has setting options for the following items. Press the d button when in sport co

Page 162 - Did someone blink?

59Sport Continuous MenuSport Continuous ModeC Pre-shooting CacheWhen pre-shooting cache is set to On, shooting will start when the shutter-release but

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60Shoot pictures using A, B, C, D, E and FShoot pictures using A, B, C, D, E and FA, B, C, D modesBy rotating the mode dial, you can shoot pictures in

Page 164 - Shooting Menu

61A, B, C, D modesShoot pictures using A, B, C, D, E and FD Shutter Speed and ApertureThe same exposure can be achieved with different combinations of

Page 165

62Shoot pictures using A, B, C, D, E and FA (Programmed Auto) ModeShoot pictures with shutter speed and aperture value set automatically by the camera

Page 166 - P Reset file numbering

63Shoot pictures using A, B, C, D, E and FB (Shutter-Priority Auto) ModeSet the shutter speed and shoot pictures.1Rotate the mode dial to B.2Rotate th

Page 167 - Optional Accessories

64Shoot pictures using A, B, C, D, E and FC (Aperture-Priority Auto) ModeSet the aperture value and shoot pictures.1Rotate the mode dial to C.2Rotate

Page 168 - File and Folder Names

65Shoot pictures using A, B, C, D, E and FD (Manual) ModeSet the shutter speed and aperture value, and shoot pictures.1Rotate the mode dial to D.2Pres

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66D (Manual) ModeShoot pictures using A, B, C, D, E and F5Rotate the command dial to choose an aperture value.• Repeat steps 2 to 5 to modify shutter

Page 170 - Caring for the Camera

67Shoot pictures using A, B, C, D, E and FUsing E, F (User Setting Mode)Settings that are frequently used for A, B, C and D shooting modes can be save

Page 171 - C The Battery

viNoticesNotice for customers in CanadaCAUTIONThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.AT TE NT IO NCet appareil numérique de la

Page 172 - Cleaning

68Using E, F (User Setting Mode)Shoot pictures using A, B, C, D, E and FSave the Settings in E or F1Rotate the mode dial to the desired exposure mode.

Page 173 - C Notes on Smear

69Using E, F (User Setting Mode)Shoot pictures using A, B, C, D, E and FResetting Saved SettingsThe saved setting will revert back to the default sett

Page 174 - Error Messages

70Shoot pictures using A, B, C, D, E and FActive D-Lighting“Active D-Lighting” preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with

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71More on PlaybackMore on PlaybackViewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail PlaybackRotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A30) to d

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72Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail PlaybackMore on PlaybackC Icons on the ThumbnailsWhen print set (A103) and protected pictures (A132) are select

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73More on PlaybackTaking a Closer Look: Playback ZoomRotating the zoom control to g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A30) zooms in on the current

Page 178 - Troubleshooting

74More on PlaybackEditing PicturesUse this camera to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A156).C Notes on Picture Editing• Editi

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75Editing PicturesMore on PlaybackUsing Quick RetouchEasily create retouched images in which contrast and saturation have been enhanced. Retouched cop

Page 180 - Shooting

76Editing PicturesMore on PlaybackEnhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-LightingD-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and co

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77Editing PicturesMore on PlaybackCreating a Cropped Copy: CropCreate a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is displayed wi

Page 182 - Playback

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78Editing PicturesMore on PlaybackResizing Pictures: Small PictureCreate a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files wi

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79Editing PicturesMore on PlaybackAdding Black Frame on Pictures: Black BorderThis function creates copies with Thin, Medium, or Broad black lines, al

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80More on PlaybackVoice Memos: Recording and PlaybackUse the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures marked with n in full-fra

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81MoviesMoviesRecording MoviesTo shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below.1Rotate

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82MoviesThe Movie MenuMovie options, Autofocus mode and Electronic VR settings can be changed in the movie menu.Press the d button in movie mode to di

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83The Movie MenuMoviesC Maximum Movie Length* All figures are approximate. The maximum recording time may vary with make of memory card. This camera c

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84The Movie MenuMoviesw Electronic VREnable or disable electronic VR for movie recording.At settings other than Off, the icon for the current setting

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85The Movie MenuMovies3Choose the interval taken between each shot and press the k button.• Choose from 30 s, 1 min, 5 min, 10 min, 30 min and 60 min.

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86MoviesMovie PlaybackIn full-frame playback mode (A 30), movies are recognized by the movie mode icons (A82). To play a movie, display it in full-fra

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87Voice RecordingsVoice RecordingsMaking Voice RecordingsAudio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the

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