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Nikon Coolpix P60 User Manual

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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Trademark Information

    • The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. • PictBridge is a trademark. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
  • Page 3 Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Shooting Suited for the Scene High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode P and M Modes More on Playback Movies Voice Recordings Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Technical Notes...

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    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.
  • Page 5 (A 14). Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types. • If Nikon rechargeable EN-MH1 NiMH batteries are purchased separately, charge and use each of them as a set. Do not combine batteries from different pairs.
  • Page 6 For Your Safety Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts.

  • Page 7: Notices

    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. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment.
  • Page 8 Notices Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents For Your Safety... ii WARNINGS... ii Notices ... v Introduction ...1 About This Manual ... 1 Information and Precautions... 2 Parts of the Camera... 4 The Camera Body ...4 Attaching the Camera Strap ...4 The Monitor...6 Basic Operations... 8 The x Button...8 The Mode Dial...10 The Multi Selector...11...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents b c e y Shooting Suited for the Scene ... 33 Scene Mode ...33 Shooting in Scene Modes ...34 Features ...35 B High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode... 42 Shooting in High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode...42 PM P and M Modes... 43 P (Programmed Auto) Mode...43 M (Manual) Mode...44 c More on Playback...
  • Page 11 E Voice Recordings... 58 Making Voice Recordings...58 Playing Voice Recordings...60 Deleting Sound Files...60 Copying Voice Recordings...61 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers ... 62 Connecting to a TV...62 Connecting to a Computer...63 Before Connecting the Camera...63 Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer ...64 Connecting to a Printer...67 Connecting the Camera and Printer...68 Printing Pictures One at a Time ...69...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu...96 Displaying the Setup Menu...97 a Menus ...97 c Welcome Screen...98 d Date...99 e Monitor Settings ... 102 f Date Imprint... 103 g Vibration Reduction ... 105 h AF Assist ... 105 u Digital Zoom ...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX P60 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.

  • Page 14: Information And Precautions

    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 profits that may result from product malfunction.
  • Page 15 Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • 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.”...

  • Page 16: Parts Of The Camera

    Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Power switch/power-on lamp ... 14, 107 Shutter-release button...24 Mode dial...10 Microphone ... 53, 54, 58 Built-in flash ... 28 Self-timer lamp ... 30 AF-assist illuminator... 25, 105 Attaching the Camera Strap Eyelet for camera strap Connector cover ...62, 64, 68 Cable connector...62, 64, 68 Power connector cover ...112...
  • Page 17 Electronic viewfinder ...22 Speaker ... 53, 57, 60 x (monitor) button ...8 Zoom buttons ...22 f (wide) ... 22 g (tele) ... 22 h (thumbnail playback) ...47 i (playback zoom)...48 j (help) ...13 Monitor...6, 8, 21 c (playback) button ... 26 k button ...11 Multi selector...11 l (delete) button...

  • Page 18: The Monitor

    Parts of the Camera The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). • See “The x Button” (A 8) for information on switching between the monitor and electronic viewfinder. Shooting Shooting mode* ...20, 33, 42, 43, 44, 54 Focus mode...31...
  • Page 19 Playback Date of recording ...16 Time of recording...16 Volume indicator... 53, 57 Battery level indicator...20 Image quality*...76 Image size*...77 Movie option* ...57 a Current frame number/ total number of frames ...26 b Movie length...57 Internal memory indicator...26 * Differs according to the selected movie option. Parts of the Camera Movie playback indicator ...57 Voice memo recording guide ...53...

  • Page 20: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations The x Button Press x to switch between monitor and electronic viewfinder display, and to hide or show indicators and photo info, during shooting and playback. With Shooting Monitor on View through lens, indicators, and photo info displayed Electronic viewfinder on Only view through lens is displayed...
  • Page 21 With Playback Monitor on Picture and photo info displayed Electronic viewfinder on Picture and photo info displayed Shooting data: Shows the folder name, file name, current frame number/total number of frames, exposure mode, shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, ISO sensitivity, and histogram for the current picture.

  • Page 22: The Mode Dial

    Basic Operations The Mode Dial Align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial. P, M (A 43, 44) Adjust shooting menu settings such as white balance and ISO sensitivity, as well as the continuous shooting mode for P (programmed auto) or M (manual) mode.

  • Page 23: The Multi Selector

    The Multi Selector This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selection. With Shooting Display m (flash mode) (A 28) menu or move cursor up Display n (self-timer) (A 30) menu Display p (focus mode) (A 31) menu or move cursor down With Playback...

  • Page 24: The D Button

    Basic Operations The d Button Press d to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (A 11). Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow Displayed when Metering there are more Continuous previous menu AF area mode...

  • Page 25: Help Displays

    Help Displays Press g (j) when M is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option. To return to the original menu, press g (j) again. Image quality Choose from 3 image quality settings which govern compression/file size.

  • Page 26: First Steps

    • Two ZR6 oxyride (AA-size) batteries (available separately) • Two FR6 lithium (AA-size) batteries (available separately) • Two EN-MH1 Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries (available separately from Nikon) Turning On and Off the Camera To turn on the camera, press the power switch. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on.

  • Page 27: Alkaline Batteries

    AC Adapter The AC Adapter EH-65A (available separately from Nikon) can be used to power the COOLPIX P60 from an electrical outlet. Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

  • Page 28: Setting Display Language, Date And Time

    Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. Press the multi selector H or I to choose the desired language, and press k.
  • Page 29 Press the multi selector J or K to select your home time zone (A 101), and press k. Edit the date. Press the multi selector H or I, to edit the highlighted item. Press K to move the highlight in the following order. D (day) ➝...

  • Page 30: Inserting Memory Cards

    Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approx. 12 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 112). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and pictures recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred.

  • Page 31: Removing Memory Cards

    • Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting is complete. • The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX P60, be sure to format them (A 107) with this camera.

  • Page 32: A Basic Photography And Playback: Auto Mode

    Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take a picture in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. Rotate the mode dial to A.

  • Page 33: Indicators Displayed In A (Auto) Mode

    Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Shooting mode A displayed in A (auto) mode. Shutter speed Internal memory indicator Pictures will be recorded to internal memory. When memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures will be recorded to memory card. Available Functions in A (Auto) Mode In A (auto) mode, focus mode (A 31) and exposure compensation (A 32) can be applied and the camera can shoot using the flash mode (A 28) and self-timer (A 30).

  • Page 34: Step 2 Frame A Picture

    Step 2 Frame a Picture Ready the camera. Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF- assist illuminator, and microphone. When shooting in “tall” (portrait) orientation, hold the camera so that the flash is up. Frame the picture.

  • Page 35: Digital Zoom

    Digital Zoom When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum magnification (5×), holding down g (i) triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified up to an additional 4×, for a total magnification of 20×. When digital zoom is in effect, the focus area will not be displayed and the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area.

  • Page 36: Step 3 Focus And Shoot

    Step 3 Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway. The camera automatically focuses on the subject in the center focus area. When the subject is in focus, the focus area will glow green. When digital zoom is in effect, and the subject is in focus, the focus indicator (A 6) will glow green.

  • Page 37: During Recording

    During Recording While pictures are being recorded, the O (wait) icon will be displayed, or the number of exposures remaining/movie length indicator will blink. Do not turn the camera off, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover, or remove or disconnect the power source while these icons are displayed. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.

  • Page 38: Step 4 Viewing And Deleting Pictures

    Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) Press c. The last picture taken will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to view additional pictures. Hold down the multi selector H, I, J, or K to fast forward pictures.
  • Page 39 Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Option Playback zoom View thumbnails Change monitor display Record/play voice memo Switch to shooting mode Pressing c to Turn On the Camera When the camera is off, holding down c will turn the camera on in playback mode. The lens does not extend.

  • Page 40: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash The flash has a range of about 0.4-5.1 m (1 ft. 4 in.-16 ft. 8 in.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is about 0.6-4.0 m (2 ft.-13 ft.) (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). The following flash modes are available.
  • Page 41 Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled (W) • Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of camera shake. Set Vibration reduction (A 105) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

  • Page 42: Shooting With The Self-Timer

    Shooting with the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction (A 105) to Off when using a tripod. Press n (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed.

  • Page 43: Choosing A Focus Mode

    Choosing a Focus Mode Choose a focus mode according to the subject and composition. Autofocus Camera automatically adjusts focus according to distance to subject. Use when the distance from subject to lens is 40 cm (1 ft. 4 in.) or more. Infinity Use when shooting distant scenes through foreground objects such as windows or when shooting landscapes at ranges of 5 m (17 ft.) or more.

  • Page 44: Exposure Compensation

    Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. Press o (exposure compensation). The exposure compensation value will be displayed. Exposure compensation is not available in M (manual) mode.

  • Page 45: B C E Y Shooting Suited For The Scene

    Shooting Suited for the Scene Scene Mode Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene type. Some scene types can be selected using only the mode dial, while others can easily be selected from the scene menu. Mode Dial Scenes b Portrait Scene Menu Scenes f Party/indoor...

  • Page 46: Shooting In Scene Modes

    Scene Mode Shooting in Scene Modes b (Portrait), c (Landscape), and e (Night Portrait) Modes Rotate the mode dial to b (portrait), c (landscape), or e (night portrait). Frame the subject and take the picture. Other Scene Modes Rotate the mode dial to y. Press d to display the scene menu screen, choose the desired scene with the multi selector and...

  • Page 47: Features

    Features b Portrait Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking skin tones. • The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera (Shooting with Face-Priority → A 87). •...
  • Page 48 Scene Mode e Night portrait Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night. • The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera (Shooting with Face-Priority → A 87). •...

  • Page 49: Night Landscape

    h Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • Camera focuses at infinity. While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area, or focus indicator, glows green. Note, however, that close subjects may not be in focus. Off* * Other settings can be selected.
  • Page 50 Scene Mode d Sports Use this mode for dynamic action shots that freeze the action in a single shot and record motion in a series of pictures. • Until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to set focus, the camera focuses continuously. •...
  • Page 51 m Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. • Camera focuses at infinity. While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus indicator (A 6) glows green. Note, however, that close subjects may not be in focus. n Copy Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in print.

  • Page 52: Shooting Pictures For A Panorama

    Scene Mode p Panorama assist Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker software. • Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. * Other settings can be selected. Shooting Pictures for a Panorama The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.

  • Page 53: Panorama Assist

    Take the first picture. The first picture is displayed in the first third of the monitor. Take the second picture. Compose the next picture so that it overlaps the first picture. Repeat until you have taken the necessary number of pictures to complete the scene. Press k when shooting is completed.

  • Page 54: B High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode

    High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode Shooting in High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode In high-sensitivity shooting mode, sensitivity is increased when shooting under low lighting, to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or subject movement, allowing you to capture the atmosphere of the scene. ISO sensitivity will be automatically increased to a maximum of 1600, depending upon the brightness of the subject.

  • Page 55: Pm P And M Modes

    P and M Modes P (Programmed Auto) Mode The camera automatically sets shutter speed and aperture. Adjust shooting menu settings such as white balance and ISO sensitivity, as well as the continuous shooting mode. Rotate the mode dial to P. Adjust settings to suit the subject or your creative intent.

  • Page 56: M (Manual) Mode

    M (Manual) Mode Choose this mode to control exposure with manual specification of shutter speed and aperture. Adjust shooting menu settings such as white balance and ISO sensitivity, as well as the continuous shooting mode. Rotate the mode dial to M. Press the multi selector K to activate the shutter speed setting.
  • Page 57 Press the multi selector H or I to choose one of two aperture values. Repeat steps 2 to 5 to modify shutter speed and aperture settings until the desired exposure is achieved. Press k to apply the settings. Frame the subject and take the picture. When a face looking toward the camera is recognized, the camera will focus on the face surrounded by a double border by default.
  • Page 58 M (Manual) Mode Note on ISO Sensitivity Even at an ISO sensitivity (A 83) setting of Auto (default setting), sensitivity is set to ISO 80. Exposure The adjustment of shutter speed and aperture to achieve the intended brightness (exposure) is known as “adjusting exposure.”...

  • Page 59: More On Playback

    More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Press f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 26) to display pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed. Choose pictures Change number f (h) of pictures g (i)

  • Page 60: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom

    Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Pressing g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A 26) enables the quick playback zoom function, which zooms the current picture in 3× with the center of the picture displayed. The guide at lower right shows which portion of the picture is enlarged.

  • Page 61: Editing Pictures

    • The COOLPIX P60’s editing functions may not be available for pictures taken with non- COOLPIX P60 digital cameras. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX P60 is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer.

  • Page 62: Enhancing Brightness And Contrast: D-Lighting

    Editing Pictures Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files. Select the desired picture from full-frame (A 26) or thumbnail (A 47) playback mode and press d.

  • Page 63: Creating A Cropped Copy: Crop

    Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop This function is only available when u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (A 48) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. Press g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image. Refine copy composition.

  • Page 64: Resizing Pictures: Small Picture

    Editing Pictures Resizing Pictures: Small Picture Create a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The following sizes are available. Option l 640×480 Suited to television playback. m 320×240 Suited to display on web pages.

  • Page 65: Voice Memos: Recording And Playback

    • If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded. • The COOLPIX P60 cannot be used to attach voice memos to pictures taken with cameras other than the COOLPIX P60.

  • Page 66: D Movies

    Movies Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, follow the steps below. Rotate the mode dial to D. Exposure count display shows total maximum length of movie that can be recorded. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording.

  • Page 67: The Movie Menu

    The Movie Menu Movie options, Autofocus mode (A 56), and Electronic VR (A 56) settings can be changed from the movie menu. Press d in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the multi selector to modify and apply settings. Selecting Movie Options The movie menu offers the options shown below.

  • Page 68: Autofocus Mode

    The Movie Menu Autofocus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option A Single AF Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway (default setting) and locks at this position during shooting. Camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked. B Full-time AF To prevent sound of camera focusing from interfering with recording, use of Single AF is recommended.

  • Page 69: Movie Playback

    Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A 26), movies are recognized by movie options (A 55) icons. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press Use the zoom buttons, g (i) and f (h), to adjust playback volume.

  • Page 70: E Voice Recordings

    Voice Recordings Making Voice Recordings Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker. Rotate the mode dial to y. Press d to display the scene menu, use the multi selector to choose E (voice recording), and press k.

  • Page 71: Operations During Recording

    Operations During Recording Recording indicator File number Length of recording Progress indicator Press Reactivate the monitor Pause/resume recording Create index* End recording * The copied files can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV-compatible audio player. Note that index points created with the camera cannot be used when voice recordings are played back on computers.

  • Page 72: Playing Voice Recordings

    Playing Voice Recordings Press c in the voice recording screen (A 58, step 3). Use the multi selector to choose the desired sound file and press k. The selected sound file will be played back. Operations During Playback Control icons File number Playback time Progress indicator...

  • Page 73: Copying Voice Recordings

    When a confirmation dialog is displayed, choose Yes and press k. Copying starts. Voice Recordings The COOLPIX P60 may be unable to play or copy sound files created with cameras other than the COOLPIX P60. No sound file. Message If there are no sound files stored on the memory card when c is pressed (A 60, step 1), the message No sound file.

  • Page 74: Connecting To Televisions, Computers And Printers

    Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a TV Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio/video cable to play back pictures on the television. Turn off the camera. Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio/video cable. Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audio- in jack.

  • Page 75: Connecting To A Computer

    • To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-65A (available separately from Nikon) (A 112). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the...

  • Page 76: Transferring Pictures From The Camera To A Computer

    Windows XP When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer Copy pictures to a folder on my computer and click OK. Nikon Transfer will start. To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always use this program for this action..
  • Page 77 Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading. Click Start Transfer in Nikon Transfer. At the default setting, all pictures are transferred to the computer. At the Nikon Transfer default settings, the folder to which pictures are transferred is automatically opened when transfer is complete.

  • Page 78: More Information

    Connecting to a Computer Using Standard OS Operations to Open Image/Sound Files • Navigate to the folder on the computer’s hard disk to which pictures were saved and open a picture in the viewer supplied with your operating system. • Sound files copied to the computer can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV- compatible audio player.

  • Page 79: Connecting To A Printer

    • To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-65A (available separately from Nikon) (A 112). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

  • Page 80: Connecting The Camera And Printer

    Connecting to a Printer Connecting the Camera and Printer Turn off the camera. Turn on the printer. Check printer settings. Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable. Turn on the camera. When properly connected, the PictBridge startup screen 1 will be displayed in the camera monitor.

  • Page 81: Printing Pictures One At A Time

    Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 68), print pictures by following the procedure below. Press the multi selector J or K to choose the desired picture and press k. Press f (h) to display 12 thumbnails, and g (i) to switch back to full-frame playback.

  • Page 82: Printing Multiple Pictures

    Connecting to a Printer Choose Start print and press k. Printing starts. Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k. Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 68), print pictures by following the procedure below.
  • Page 83 Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press k. Print selection Choose the pictures and number of copies (up to nine) of each. Press the multi selector J or K to select pictures, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each.
  • Page 84 Connecting to a Printer DPOF printing Print pictures for which a print order was created in Print set (A 73). The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose Start print and press k. Choose Cancel and press k to return to the print menu.

  • Page 85: Creating A Dpof Print Order: Print Set

    Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set The Print set option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (A 128). When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have created for pictures on the memory card.

  • Page 86: Date Imprint

    Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and photo information. Choose Date and press k to print date of recording on all pictures in the print order. Choose Info and press k to print photo information (shutter speed and aperture) on all pictures in the print order.

  • Page 87: Shooting, Playback And Setup Menus

    Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu of P and M modes, and high-sensitivity menu of high- sensitivity shooting mode, contain the following options. Image quality Choose the image quality (compression ratio) of recorded pictures. 1, 3 Image size Choose the image size of recorded pictures.

  • Page 88: Displaying The Shooting Menu And High-Sensitivity Menu

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu Choose P (programmed auto), M (manual), or B (high sensitivity) by rotating the mode dial. Press d to display the shooting menu or high-sensitivity menu. • The high sensitivity menu is displayed when B is selected by the mode dial. •...

  • Page 89: Image Size

    r Image Size Choose the size of pictures in pixels for recording. Pictures taken at smaller sizes require less memory, making them suited to distribution by e-mail or the web. Conversely, the larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without becoming noticeably “grainy,”...
  • Page 90 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory, and on a 256-MB memory card, at each combination of image quality (A 76) and image size (A 77) settings.

  • Page 91: F Optimize Image

    F Optimize Image Optimize contrast, sharpening, and other settings according to how pictures will be used or the type of scene. Normal (default setting) Recommended in most situations. Softer Softens outlines, producing natural results suitable for portraits or retouching on a computer.

  • Page 92: Customizing Image Enhancement Options: Custom

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Customizing Image Enhancement Options: Custom Select Custom to make separate adjustments to the following options. Contrast Control contrast. Higher settings preserve detail in misty landscapes and other low-contrast subjects. Lower settings prevent loss of detail in highlights under harsh lighting or in direct sunlight.

  • Page 93: B White Balance

    B 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.

  • Page 94: Preset Manual

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light). Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting.

  • Page 95: E Iso Sensitivity

    E ISO Sensitivity Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Although a high ISO rating is suited for shooting subjects in action or in poor lighting, high sensitivity is often associated with “noise”...

  • Page 96: G Metering

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu G Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure. Matrix (default setting) Camera sets exposure for entire frame. Recommended in most situations. Center-weighted Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to subject in center of frame.

  • Page 97: C Continuous

    C Continuous Capture motion in a series of pictures and apply Best Shot Selector (BSS). When a setting other than Single is selected, the flash will be disabled, and focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series.

  • Page 98: G Af Area Mode

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu G AF Area Mode Use this option to determine where the camera focuses. When digital zoom is in effect, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area regardless of the applied AF area mode option. Face priority (default setting) The camera automatically detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera (Shooting with Face-Priority...

  • Page 99: Shooting With Face-Priority

    Center Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Center focus area is used. Shooting with Face-Priority When Face priority is selected for AF area mode, or the Portrait scene mode or Night portrait scene mode is selected during shooting, the face-priority function will be applied.

  • Page 100: I Autofocus Mode

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Face-Priority • When Face priority is selected for AF area mode, the setting will automatically switch to Auto if no face is recognized when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. • If no face is recognized when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in Portrait or Night portrait scene mode, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area.

  • Page 101: J Flash Exp. Comp

    J Flash Exp. Comp. Flash compensation is used to adjust flash output, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background. -0.3 - -2.0 Flash output is reduced from -0.3 to -2.0 EV, in increments of 1/3 EV, to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections.

  • Page 102: Restrictions On Camera Settings

    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Restrictions on Camera Settings In P, M, and B (high sensitivity) modes, the following restrictions on simultaneous use of multiple functions may apply. Flash mode Flash mode is disabled (W) when a setting other than Single is selected for Continuous.

  • Page 103: Playback Options: The Playback Menu

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options. D-Lighting Copy current picture with enhanced details in shadows. Print set Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each. Slide show View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show.

  • Page 104: Selecting Multiple Pictures

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu Selecting Multiple Pictures The picture selection screen, as shown at right, will be displayed with the following menus: • Playback menu: print set (A 73) delete (A 94) protect (A 94) copy (A 95) • Setup menu: welcome screen (A 98) Follow the procedure described below to select multiple pictures.

  • Page 105: Slide Show

    b Slide Show Play back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.” Use the multi selector to choose Start and press k. To change the interval between pictures, choose Frame intvl, select the desired interval time, and press k before choosing Start.

  • Page 106: Delete

    Playback Options: The Playback Menu c Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures (A 92). Erase all images Delete all pictures. Notes on Deletion • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before deletion.

  • Page 107: Copy

    h Copy Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card. Use the multi selector to select an option from the copy screen and press k. q: Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card. r: Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory.

  • Page 108: Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. Menus Choose how menus are displayed. Welcome screen Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. Date Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. Monitor settings Choose information displayed in the monitor, monitor brightness, and the default display when the camera is turned on.

  • Page 109: Displaying The Setup Menu

    Displaying the Setup Menu Rotate the mode dial to z. • Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 11). • To exit the setup menu, rotate the mode dial to another mode. a Menus Select a format for menu display. Text (default setting) Text labels for menus are displayed in list format.

  • Page 110: Welcome Screen

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu c Welcome Screen You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on. None (default setting) Welcome screen is not displayed. COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen. Select an image Select a picture in the internal memory or on the memory card for the welcome screen.

  • Page 111: Date

    d Date Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. See steps 6 and 7 of the section, “Setting Display Language, Date and Time” (A 17), for more information. Time zone w (home time zone) can be specified and daylight saving enabled or disabled from Time zone options.
  • Page 112 The Clock Battery The clock battery charges when the main batteries are installed or the AC adapter (available separately from Nikon) is connected, and can provide several days of backup power after about ten hours of charging. w (Home Time Zone) •...
  • Page 113 Time Zones (A 17) The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock to local time (A 16, 99). The table contains some locations that are not displayed on the camera’s time zone map. UTC +/–...

  • Page 114: Monitor Settings

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu e Monitor Settings Choose whether or not to display information in the monitor, choose whether the monitor or the electronic viewfinder is activated when the camera is turned on, and specify monitor brightness. Photo info Choose information displayed in monitor in shooting mode.

  • Page 115: Date Imprint

    f Date Imprint Date and time of recording can be imprinted on pictures. This information can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of date and time (A 74). Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on pictures. Date Date is imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures taken while this option is in effect.
  • Page 116 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Date Counter Pictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of days remaining until, or the number of days elapsed since a specified date. Use it to track the growth of a child or count down the days until a birthday or wedding. Stored dates Up to three dates can be stored.

  • Page 117: Vibration Reduction

    g Vibration Reduction Enable or disable vibration reduction for shooting still pictures. Vibration reduction effectively corrects blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds. Vibration reduction can be used in all shooting modes. Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.

  • Page 118: Digital Zoom

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu u Digital Zoom Use this setting to control digital zoom operation. On (default setting) Pressing and holding down g (i), at the maximum optical zoom position, trigger digital zoom (A 22). Crop Limit digital zoom to the range at which image quality does not suffer. Disable digital zoom except when recording movies.

  • Page 119: Auto Off

    • Do not turn the camera off, disconnect the AC adapter, or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting. • The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX P60, format them with this camera.

  • Page 120: Language

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu n Language Choose one of 23 languages for display of camera menus and messages. Czech Danish German (default setting) Spanish Greek French Indonesian Italian Hungarian Dutch Norwegian o Video Mode Adjust settings for connection to TV. Choose NTSC or PAL.

  • Page 121: Movie Menu

    Movie Menu Option Movie options (A 55) Autofocus mode (A 56) Electronic VR (A 56) Shooting Menu Option Image quality (A 76) Image size (A 77) Optimize image (A 79) Custom in Optimize image (A 80) White balance (A 81) ISO sensitivity (A 83) Metering (A 84) Continuous (A 85)

  • Page 122: Setup Menu

    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Setup Menu Option Menus (A 97) Welcome screen (A 98) Photo info (A 102) Framing grid (A 102) Brightness (A 102) Default display (A 102) Date imprint (A 103) Vibration reduction (A 105) AF assist (A 105) Digital zoom (A 106) Button sound (A 106) Shutter sound (A 106)

  • Page 123: Battery Type

    LR6 alkaline (AA-size) batteries Two EN-MH1 Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries (available COOLPIX (Ni-MH) separately from Nikon) ZR6 oxyride (AA-size) batteries Lithium FR6 lithium (AA-size) batteries r Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu COOLPIX P60 Ver.X.X Back...

  • Page 124: Technical Notes

    AC adapter USB cable A/V cable Approved Memory Cards The following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the COOLPIX P60. All cards of the designated make and capacity can be used, regardless of speed. SanDisk Toshiba Panasonic If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, check that device supports 2 GB cards.

  • Page 125: Image/Sound File And Folder Names

    “P_” plus a three-digit sequence number for pictures taken using panorama assist (e.g. “101P_001”; A 40), “SOUND” for voice recordings (e.g. “101SOUND”; A 58), and “NIKON” for all other pictures (e.g. “100NIKON”). When the number of files within a folder reaches 9999, a new folder will be created.

  • Page 126: Caring For The Camera

    Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device: Keep Dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity. Do Not Drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.
  • Page 127 Batteries • Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and replace the batteries if necessary (A 20). If possible, carry spare batteries when taking pictures on important occasions. • Battery capacity tends to decrease on cold days. Be sure that the batteries are fresh before heading outside to take pictures in cold weather.

  • Page 128: Cleaning

    Some smear may appear in movies. • Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting. • The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon-authorized service representative.

  • Page 129: Error Messages

    Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display O (blinks) Clock not set. Batteries running low. Batteries exhausted. Battery exhausted. Camera cannot perform Please wait for the other operations until camera to finish...
  • Page 130 The copy option screen or copy sound file screen will be displayed. File not created with View file on computer or COOLPIX P60. other device. Solution or memory card. 51, 52, or memory card. –...
  • Page 131 Error has occurred in camera’s internal circuitry. Problem Solution Disable protection. Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. Turn camera off and reconnect cable. Turn camera off, remove and reinsert batteries, and turn camera on.
  • Page 132 Error Messages Display Printer error: check printer status. Printer error: check paper Printer error: paper Printer error: out of paper Printer error: check ink Printer error: out of ink Printer error: file corrupt * See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information. Problem Running out of ink or Check printer.

  • Page 133: Troubleshooting

    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. Display, Settings and Power Supply Problem Monitor is blank.
  • Page 134 In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred.
  • Page 135 Problem Pictures are blurred. Bright specks appear in pictures taken with flash. Flash does not fire. Optical zoom cannot be used. Digital zoom cannot be used. Image size not available. No sound when shutter is released. AF-assist illuminator does not light.
  • Page 136 Troubleshooting Problem Pictures appear smeared. Colors are unnatural. Randomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in image. Pictures are too dark (underexposed). Pictures are too bright (overexposed). Adjust exposure compensation. Unexpected results when flash set to V (auto with red-eye reduction). The camera makes a sound when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
  • Page 137 • Batteries are exhausted. • USB cable is not correctly connected. • Camera is not recognized by the computer. • Computer is not set to launch Nikon Transfer automatically. • If your computer is running Windows 2000 Professional, camera cannot be connected to the computer.

  • Page 138: Specifications

    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX P60 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 Electronic viewfinder Frame coverage (shooting mode) Frame coverage (playback mode) Monitor Frame coverage...
  • Page 139 • 3,264 × 2,448 Image size (pixels) • 2,048 × 1,536 • 1,280 × 960 • 640 × 480 • 3,264 × 1,836 ISO sensitivity ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, Auto (auto gain from ISO (Standard output sensitivity) 80 to 800) Exposure Metering...

  • Page 140: Supported Standards

    • Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with alkaline batteries operated at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). Specifications Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice. Supported Standards •...

  • Page 141: Index

    Index Symbols R 41 A Auto mode 20–27 B High-sensitivity shooting mode 42 y Scene mode 34 b Portrait 35 c Landscape 35 e Night portrait 36 z Setup mode 96 D Movie mode 54, 55 M (manual) mode 44 P (programmed auto) mode 43 k (apply selection) button 5 E Audio playback mode 60...
  • Page 142 Index Dusk/dawn (i) 37 Electronic viewfinder 5, 22 Electronic VR 56 Error messages 117–120 Exif version 2.2 128 Exposure compensation 32 Extension 113 File names 113 Fill flash 28 Fireworks show (m) 39 Firmware version 111 Flash 28 Flash exp. comp. 89 Flash mode 28, 90 Focus 6, 31, 56, 88 area 6, 24...
  • Page 143 Photo Info 102 PictBridge 67–74, 128 Playback 26, 47–52 full-frame 26, 27 menu 91–95 mode 26, 27 thumbnail 47 zoom 48 Playback menu 91–95 Portrait mode (b) 35 Power switch 4, 14 Power-on lamp 4, 14, 20 Preset manual (white balance) 82 Print set 73 Print size 78 Protect 94...
  • Page 144 No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. Printed in China YP8B03(11) 6MMA2311-03...

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