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 Shoot pictures using A, B, C and D Using the GPS More on Playback Movies Voice Recordings Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Uploading Pictures to the my Picturetown Server (Picture Bank) 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 Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikon- authorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
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
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. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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. Notice for customers in Europe 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 ... 6 The Camera Body...6 The Monitor...8 Basic Operations...10 The Mode dial ...10 The Command Dial and w (FUNC) Button...11 The Multi Selector ...12 The d Button...13...
Page 10 Table of Contents A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode... 24 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode...24 Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode ...25 Step 2 Frame a Picture...26 Using the Viewfinder ...26 Using the Zoom...27 Step 3 Focus and Shoot ...28 Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures ...30 Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) ...30...
Page 11 G Using the GPS... 60 Recording Positional Information to Pictures...60 Changing GPS Settings (GPS Menu)...63 Valid Storage Period ...63 Update GPS Data ...63 Synchronize...64 c More on Playback... 65 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback...65 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ...66 Editing Pictures ...67 Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting ...68 Crop Picture...69...
Page 12 Table of Contents Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers... 90 Connecting to a TV...90 Connecting to a Computer...91 Before Connecting the Camera ...91 Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer...92 Connecting to a Printer...95 Connecting the Camera and Printer...96 Printing Pictures One at a Time...97 Printing Multiple Pictures ...98 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set ...
Page 13 d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus ...121 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu ... 121 Displaying the Shooting Menu... 123 q Image Quality... 124 r Image Size... 126 a Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control) ... 129 a Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control)... 134 B White Balance...
Page 14 Table of Contents U FUNC Button... 172 S Customize My Menu ... 173 p Reset All... 174 r Firmware Version... 176 Technical Notes ...177 Optional Accessories ... 177 Approved Memory Cards ... 178 Wide-angle Converter ... 179 Using Optional Speedlights (External Flash)...180 Image/Sound File and Folder Names ...
Page 15: Introduction
Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX P6000 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy shooting 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 16: 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 17 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 18 Nikon. • Your use of the Services is completely at your own risk and Nikon accepts no responsibility on your behalf.
Page 19 • You understand that (i) your right to use the Services may be terminated by Nikon and/or (ii) the materials you post, e-mail or otherwise transmit or communicate through the Services may be deleted or removed by Nikon in the event you breach the foregoing, or any other terms and conditions that Nikon may require in connection with your use of the Services.
Page 20: Parts Of The Camera
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Command dial ...11 Power switch/Power-on lamp... 17, 169 Mode dial... 10 Viewfinder... 26 Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1... 180 Accessory shoe ... 180 Built-in flash ... 32 Shutter-release button...28 Eyelet for camera strap (×2)... 15 Connector cover ...
Page 21 K (flash pop-up) button... 33 Viewfinder... 26 Flash lamp... 34 Autofocus (AF) lamp... 28, 85 x (monitor) button ...14 Multi Selector... 12 k (apply selection) button ...12 l (delete) button...30, 31, 74, 84, 88 GPS Antenna ... 60 w (FUNC) button... 11, 172 I (My Menu) button ...
Page 22: 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 page 14 for details on changing the monitor display. With Shooting Shooting mode ... 24, 41, 50, 79 Focus mode...37 Zoom indicator ...27 AE/AF-L indicator...49...
Page 23 With Playback Date of recording... 20 Time of recording ... 20 Volume indicator...74, 84 Battery level indicator ... 24 GPS data recording indicator... 60 Image quality ...124 Image size ...126 Movie options ... 80 (a) Current frame number/ total number of frames... 30 (b) Movie length...
Page 24: Basic Operations
Basic Operations The Mode dial Align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial. A Auto (A24) Choose this simple mode, an automatic, “point-and- shoot” mode recommended for first- time users of digital cameras. E, F User setting (A58) Register the settings made in shooting modes...
Page 25: The Command Dial And W (Func) Button
The Command Dial and w (FUNC) Button Rotate the command dial, and use the dial with the w button, to select mode or menu quickly and change settings. With Shooting Mode Programmed auto (mode dial set to A) Shutter-priority auto (mode dial set to B) Aperture-priority auto (mode dial set to C)
Page 26: The Multi Selector
Basic Operations 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) (A32) menu or move cursor up Display n (self- timer/remote control) (A35) menu Display L (focus mode) (A37) menu or move cursor down...
Page 27: The D Button
The d Button Press the d button to display the menu for the selected mode. • Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (A12). • Menu options can also be selected by rotating the command dial. • Choose the tab on the left to display each menu item. •...
Page 28: The X (Monitor) Button
Basic Operations The x (Monitor) Button To hide or show monitor indicators during shooting and playback, press the x button. With Shooting 1/125 1/125 F2.7 F2.7 Photo information displayed Display the image taken and shooting information. 1, 2 Monitor off Turn off the monitor.
Page 29: The I (My Menu) Button
The I (My Menu) button Press the I button to display the menu items that are used frequently during shooting (only when shooting mode is set to A, B, C, D, E or F). Press the I button again to stop displaying My Menu. Options that are displayed in My Menu can be changed in Customize My Menu (A173) of setup menu (A159).
Page 30: First Steps
First Steps Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied) into the camera. • Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low (A18). Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Insert the battery. • Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are oriented correctly, as described on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the battery.
Page 31: Removing The Battery
Removing the Battery Before removing the battery, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and monitor are off. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the battery latch in the direction shown 1. The battery can then be removed by hand 2.
Page 32: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied) into the camera and charge the battery by connecting the AC Adapter EH-66 (supplied). Connect the power cable and AC adapter 1. Confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off. •...
Page 33 The battery begins charging. • The power-on lamp and AF lamp will blink, and the battery will start charging. • The power-on lamp and AF lamp will stop blinking when charging is complete. • A fully-exhausted battery will charge in about three hours.
Page 34: Setting Display Language, Date And Time
Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection and date setting screen for the internal clock is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Press the power switch to turn on the camera. • The power-on lamp will flicker and the monitor will turn Use the multi selector to choose the desired language and press the k button .
Page 35 Edit the date. • Press H or I, to edit the highlighted item. • Press K to highlight D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y (year) ➝ hour ➝ minute ➝ DMY (the order in which the day, month and year are displayed). •...
Page 36: Insert The Memory Card
Insert the Memory Card Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approx. 48 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A178). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data are automatically stored on the memory card and all data will be played back, deleted or transferred from the memory card.
Page 37: Formatting A Memory Card
“lock” position. Unlock by sliding the switch to the “write” position. • Unlock when using the LAN features of the COOLPIX P6000 to upload pictures from memory card onto my Picturetown.
Page 38: A Basic Photography And Playback: Auto Mode
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode Choose this A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. Rotate the mode dial to A. Press the power switch to turn on the camera. •...
Page 39: Indicators Displayed In A (Auto) Mode
Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode Shooting mode A displayed in auto mode. Shutter speed (A51) Aperture (A51) 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.
Page 40: Step 2 Frame A Picture
• When shooting at ranges of about 1 m (3 ft. 3 in.) or less • When a converter lens is used (available separately from Nikon; A149, 179) • When digital zoom is applied (A27) •...
Page 41: Using The Zoom
Step 2 Frame a Picture Using the Zoom Zoom out Zoom in Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate g to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame, or f to zoom out, thus increasing the area visible in the frame.
Page 42: 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, and the green AF lamp next to the viewfinder will light.
Page 43: During Recording
During Recording While images are being recorded, the AF lamp and/or the indicator showing the number of exposures remaining 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 are blinking. 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 44: Step 4 Viewing And Deleting Pictures
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) Press the c button. • The last picture shot will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. • Press the multi selector HIJK to view additional pictures. Hold down the buttons to fast forward pictures. The command dial can also be used to choose the picture.
Page 45 Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Option Playback zoom View thumbnails Hide or show photo info Record/play voice memo Switch to shooting mode Pressing the c button to Turn On the Camera When the camera is off, holding down the c button will turn the camera on in playback mode. The lens does not extend.
Page 46: Using The Flash
Using the Flash In dark locations or when the subject is backlit, you can shoot pictures with flash by raising the built-in flash. The flash has a range of about 0.3 to 6.0 m (1 to 19 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way.
Page 47: Setting The Flash Mode
Setting the Flash Mode Press the K (flash pop-up) button. Built-in flash will be raised. • When the built-in flash is lowered, it is fixed to W (off ). Press m (flash mode). • The flash mode menu is displayed. Use the multi selector to choose the desired flash mode and press the k button.
Page 48: More Information
Using the Flash Shooting When Lighting is Poor or when 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 (A167) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
Page 49: Shooting With The Self-Timer/Remote Control
Shooting with the Self-timer/Remote Control The self-timer and optional remote control (ML-L3) is suitable for taking memorial pictures and for reducing vibration due to pressing of the shutter-release button. When using the self-timer and remote control, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn Vibration reduction (A167) to Off when using a tripod.
Page 50: Shooting With Remote Control
Shooting with the Self-timer/Remote Control Shooting with Remote Control An optional remote control (ML-L3) is required. Choose Remote control mode using the multi selector in the self-timer menu (step 2 of A35) and press the k button. • Z (quick-response remote): Press the send button on the remote control to shoot instantly.
Page 51: 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 50 cm (1 ft. 7 in.) or more when camera is zoomed all the way out.
Page 52: Setting The Focus Mode
Choosing a Focus Mode Setting the Focus Mode Press L (focus mode). • The focus mode menu is displayed. Use the multi selector to choose the desired focus mode and press the k button. • The icon for the selected focus mode is displayed at the monitor.
Page 53: Using Manual Focus
Using Manual Focus Press L (focus mode) to display the focus menu. • Use the multi selector to choose E, and press the k button. Focus while rotating the command dial and pressing the J button. • Adjust the focus while viewing the image in the monitor. •...
Page 54: 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 D (manual) mode.
Page 55: Shooting Suited For The Scene
Shooting Suited for the Scene Shooting in the Scene Mode Choose this mode for automatic adjustment of settings to suit the selected subject type, or use the voice recording option to record sound only. b Portrait f Party/indoor c Landscape g Beach/snow d Sports h Sunset...
Page 56: Features
Shooting in the Scene Mode 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 ➝...
Page 57 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. With continuous shooting, instantaneous movements in moving subjects can be captured clearly. • The camera will continuously focus on different objects until you press the shutter-release button halfway to lock focus.
Page 58 Shooting in the Scene Mode f Party/indoor Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. • Hold the camera steadily as pictures are easily affected by camera shake.
Page 59 i Dusk/dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. • Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the AF lamp always glows green. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.
Page 60 Shooting in the Scene Mode k Close-up Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range. • D (macro close-up) is selected for focus mode (A37) and the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus. •...
Page 61 m Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. • Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the AF lamp always glows green. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.
Page 62: Shooting Pictures For A Panorama
Shooting in the Scene Mode p Panorama assist Use when shooting a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker software. • The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Other settings can be selected.
Page 63 Shoot the first picture. • The first picture is displayed in the first third of the monitor. Shoot the second picture. • Compose the next picture so that 1/3 of it overlaps the first picture, and press the shutter-release button. •...
Page 64: Shoot Pictures Using A, B, C And D
Shoot pictures using A, B, C and D A, B, C, D mode By rotating the mode dial, you can shoot pictures in the following four exposure modes: A (programmed auto), B (shutter-priority auto), C (aperture-priority auto), and D (manual). In addition to allowing you to set the shutter speed and aperture yourself, these modes offer control over a variety of advanced settings such as changing the ISO sensitivity and white balance in the shooting menu (A121).
Page 65 Shutter Speed and Aperture The same exposure can be achieved with different combinations of shutter speed and aperture, allowing you to freeze or blur motion and control depth of field. The following figure shows how shutter speed and aperture affects exposure. When the ISO sensitivity setting (A138) is changed, the range of shutter speeds and aperture values at which the correct exposure can be obtained also changes.
Page 66: A (Programmed Auto) Mode
A (Programmed Auto) Mode Shoot pictures with shutter speed and aperture value set automatically by the camera. Rotate the mode dial to A. Frame the subject and shoot. • Camera automatically selects the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject closest to the camera (A144).
Page 67: B (Shutter-Priority Auto) Mode
B (Shutter-Priority Auto) Mode Set the shutter speed and shoot pictures. Rotate the mode dial to B. Rotate the command dial to choose the shutter speed value between 1/2,000 s and 8 s. Focus and shoot. • Camera automatically selects the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject closest to the camera (A144).
Page 68: C (Aperture-Priority Auto) Mode
C (Aperture-Priority Auto) Mode Set the aperture value and shoot pictures. Rotate the mode dial to C. Rotate the command dial to choose the f/-number (aperture value). • When the camera is zoomed all the way out, aperture can be set to values between f/2.7 and f/7.2;...
Page 69: D (Manual) Mode
D (Manual) Mode Set the shutter speed and aperture value, and shoot pictures. Rotate the mode dial to D. Press the multi selector K, and choose the shutter speed setting. • The active setting switches between shutter speed and aperture each time the multi selector K is pressed. •...
Page 70: Focus And Shoot
D (Manual) Mode Rotate the command dial to choose an aperture value. • Repeat steps 2 to 5 to modify shutter speed and aperture settings until the desired exposure is achieved. Focus and shoot. • Camera automatically selects the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject closest to the camera (A144).
Page 71: Active D-Lighting
Active D-Lighting “Active D-Lighting” preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photographs with natural contrast. Use for high contrast scenes, for example when photographing brightly lit outdoor scenery through a door or window or taking pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day. This can be used when A, B, C, D, E or F is selected for shooting mode, and Fine, Normal or Basic is selected for Image quality (A124).
Page 72: Using E, F (User Setting Mode)
Using E, F (User Setting Mode) Settings that are frequently used for A, B, C and D shooting mode can be registered in mode dial E or F. Rotating the mode dial to E or F enables you to shoot with the settings that are frequently used.
Page 73: Resetting Registered Settings
Change to a frequently used setting. Press the d button. • The shooting menu is displayed. Use the multi selector to choose Save user settings and press the k button. Choose the destination to register to and press the k button. •...
Page 74: G Using The Gps
Using the GPS Recording Positional Information to Pictures The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system using the electro-magnetic waves of a network of GPS satellites placed into orbit. It allows users to determine their locations anywhere on Earth. The camera’s internal GPS receives signals from the GPS satellites and calculate its current time and position.
Page 75 Press the d button. • This returns to the GPS signal status display screen. • Check the positioning status before shooting. Refer to the “GPS Signal Status Display” below for more information on the positioning status. Rotate the mode dial to the shooting mode and shoot.
Page 76 ViewNX (Ver. 1.2) is compatible with Windows Vista Service Pack 1, Windows XP Service Pack 3 and Mac OS X 10.5.4, but not compatible with Windows 2000. • ViewNX (Ver. 1.2) can be downloaded through the Internet. (See “Installing Nikon Transfer” of the Quick Start Guide.) For more information on using ViewNX, refer to the on-screen instructions and help information contained in ViewNX.
Page 77: Changing Gps Settings (Gps Menu)
Changing GPS Settings (GPS Menu) Set Record GPS data to On in the GPS menu to change the valid storage period for recording positional information onto a picture or manually update the positional information. You can also use the signal transmission from the GPS satellites to set the date/time of the built-in clock in the camera.
Page 78: Synchronize
Changing GPS Settings (GPS Menu) Synchronize This function allows you to use the signal transmission from the GPS satellites to set the date/time of the camera clock. Set Record GPS data (A60) to On and check the positioning status before starting Synchronize. Use the multi selector to choose Synchronize from the GPS menu, and press the k button.
Page 79: More On Playback
More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A30) to display pictures as thumbnail images in thumbnail playback mode. The following operations can be performed in thumbnail playback. Option Choose pictures Increase number of pictures displayed (4 ➝...
Page 80: Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Rotating the zoom control to g (i) during full-frame playback mode (A30) zooms the current picture, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor. • The guide at lower right shows which portion of the picture is enlarged.
Page 81: Editing Pictures
• The COOLPIX P6000’s editing functions may not be available for pictures shot with non- COOLPIX P6000 digital cameras. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX P6000 is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may not be displayed properly or may not be able to be transferred to a computer.
Page 82: 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 (A30) or thumbnail (A65) playback mode and press the d button.
Page 83: Crop Picture
Crop Picture This function is only available when u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (A66) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A30) to zoom in on the image.
Page 84: Resizing Pictures: Small Picture
Editing Pictures Resizing Pictures: Small Picture Create a small copy of the current picture. The following sizes are available. Small copies are stored as separate files with a compression ratio of 1:16. Type l 640×480 Suited to television playback. m 320×240 Suited to display on web pages.
Page 85: Adding Black Frame On Pictures: Black Border
Adding Black Frame on Pictures: Black Border This function creates black lines along borders of pictures. Choose from Thin, Medium, or Broad black lines. Copies with black borders are stored as separate files. Select the desired picture from full-frame (A30) or thumbnail (A65) playback mode and press the d button.
Page 86: Raw Processing Using The Camera: Nrw (Raw) Processing
Editing Pictures RAW Processing Using the Camera: NRW (RAW) Processing Create JPEG-format copies by RAW processing the NRW (RAW) images stored at Image quality (A124) settings of NRW (RAW), NRW (RAW) + Fine, NRW (RAW) + Normal or NRW (RAW) + Basic within the camera. Press the d button in playback mode.
Page 87 • To cancel creating a JPEG image copy, choose No. Notes on NRW (RAW) Processing • The COOLPIX P6000 can only create JPEG-format copies of NRW (RAW) processed images taken with the COOLPIX P6000. • NRW (RAW) processing > White balance > Preset manual cannot be selected for photographs taken at a White balance setting other than Preset manual.
Page 88: 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 P6000 cannot be used to attach voice memos to pictures shot with cameras other than the COOLPIX P6000.
Page 89: Viewing Pictures By Date
Viewing Pictures by Date In calendar mode or list by date mode, pictures shot on a specified date can be displayed. In full-frame playback, zooming of images, editing, recording/playback of voice memos or movie playback can be done. When the d button is pressed and the calendar/list by date menu is displayed, all pictures shot on a specified date can be selected for deletion, printing, or protection in one setting.
Page 90: Selecting A Date In List By Date Mode
Viewing Pictures by Date Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode Press the w button in playback mode and use the command dial to choose C List by date. • When the w button is released, the camera enters list by date mode.
Page 91: Using Calendar Mode And List By Date Mode
Using Calendar Mode and List by Date Mode The following operations are possible from the date selection screen. Option Select date Select previous f (h) month (calendar mode only) Select next month g (i) (calendar mode only) Switch to full-frame playback Deleting Pictures View calendar or list...
Page 92: Calendar And List By Date Menus
Viewing Pictures by Date Calendar and List by Date Menus Press the d button in either mode to display the following menus for only the pictures shot on the specified date. D-Lighting Print set Slide show Delete Protect Rotate image Hide image Small pic.
Page 93: D Movies
Movies Recording Movies Shoot movies with sound. Rotate the mode dial to D. • Exposure count display shows maximum total length of movie that can be recorded. Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording. • Camera focuses on the subject in the center focus area.
Page 94: The Movie Menu
The Movie Menu Movie options and Autofocus mode settings can be changed from the movie menu (A81). Press the d button 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 95: Autofocus Mode
Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length and Frames Type J TV movie 640P (default setting) I TV movie 640 S Small size 320 y Time-lapse movie P (A82) Q Sepia movie 320 R B&W movie 320 * All figures are approximate. Maximum movie length or frames varies with make of memory card. The maximum file size for a single movie is 2 GB.
Page 96: Time-Lapse Movies
The Movie Menu Time-Lapse Movies Record flowers opening or butterflies emerging from cocoons. Use the multi selector to choose Movie options from the movie menu, and press the k button. Choose y Time-lapse movie P and press the k button. Choose the interval between shots and press the k button.
Page 97 Notes on Time-Lapse Movie • Flash mode (A32), focus mode (A37), and exposure compensation (A40) cannot be adjusted after the first picture is shot. All frames thereafter will be shot using the same setting. Settings cannot be changed after shooting starts. Apply the appropriate settings before shooting begins. •...
Page 98: Movie Playback
Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A30), movies are recognized by movie options (A80). To play a movie, press k. Use the zoom control g (i)/f (h) during playback to adjust the volume. Rotate the command dial to advance or rewind the movie.
Page 99: 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 the d button to display the shooting menu screen, choose EVoice recording with the multi selector and press the k button.
Page 100 Making Voice Recordings Operations During Recording Recording indicator File number Length of recording Progress indicator Option 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, but index points created with the camera cannot be used.
Page 101: Playing Voice Recordings
Playing Voice Recordings Press the c button in the voice recording screen (A85, step 3). Use the multi selector to choose the desired sound file and press the k button. • The selected sound file will be played back. Select sound file 006 15/12/2008 17:30 15/12/2008 18:30 26/12/2008 13:00...
Page 102: Deleting Sound Files
Playing Voice Recordings Operations During Playback Control icons File number Playback time Progress indicator Use the zoom control g (i)/f (h) during playback to adjust the volume. Rotate the command dial to advance or rewind the voice recording. Press the multi selector JK to choose a control. The following operations are available.
Page 103: Copying Voice Recordings
• Copying starts. Note on Voice Recordings The COOLPIX P6000 may be unable to play or copy sound files created with cameras other than the COOLPIX P6000. No sound file. Message If there are no sound files stored on the memory card when the c button is pressed (A87, step 1), the message No sound file.
Page 104: 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. • Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audio-in jack.
Page 105: Connecting To A Computer
Edition/Professional) Macintosh Mac OS X (version 10.3.9, 10.4.11, 10.5.4) Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility. Notes on Power Source • When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use a fully charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.
Page 106: Transferring Pictures From The Camera To A Computer
When the action selection dialog is displayed, click 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 107 Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading. • Click the Start Transfer button in Nikon Transfer. At the default setting, all pictures are transferred to the computer (Nikon Transfer default setting). P6000 • At the Nikon Transfer default setting, the folder to which pictures are transferred is automatically opened when transfer is complete.
Page 108 • 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. • For information on playback of NRW (RAW) images refer to “COOLPIX P6000 NRW (RAW) images” (A125).
Page 109: Connecting To A Printer
Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A200) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer. The steps for printing are as follows. Print pictures one at a time (A97) Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable Notes on Power Source •...
Page 110: 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 connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen 1 will be displayed in the camera monitor.
Page 111: Printing Pictures One At A Time
Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A96), print pictures by following the procedure below. Use the multi selector to select the picture to be printed and press the k button. • The command dial can also be used to choose the picture.
Page 112: Printing Multiple Pictures
Connecting to a Printer Choose Start print and press the k button. Printing starts. • Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete. • To cancel before all copies have been printed, press the k button. Printing Multiple Pictures After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A96), print pictures by following the procedure below.
Page 113 Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press the k button. Print selection Choose the pictures and number of copies (up to nine) of each. • Press the multi selector JK to select pictures, and press HI to set the number of copies for each.
Page 114 Connecting to a Printer DPOF printing Print pictures for which a print order was created in Print set (A101). • The menu shown at right will be displayed. To print, choose Start print and press the k button. • Choose Cancel and press the k button to return to the print menu.
Page 115: 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 (A200). 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 116: 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 the k button to print date of recording on all pictures in the print order. • Choose Info and press the k button to print photo information (shutter speed and aperture) on all pictures in the print order.
Page 117: H Uploading Pictures To The My Picturetown Server (Picture Bank)
Uploading Pictures to the my Picturetown Server (Picture Bank) LAN Features and my Picturetown Picture Bank can be used with the camera’s LAN feature. Picture Bank can be used to upload and save pictures taken onto my Picturetown. To upload pictures, an Internet broadband connection and LAN cables are required.
Page 118: My Picturetown Setup Workflow
my Picturetown Setup Workflow Before taking advantage of my Picturetown services using the LAN features of the camera, the camera’s network settings must be configured and you must register with my Picturetown. Configure the camera’s network settings by using the camera. First Steps (be sure that all LAN requirements are in place and ready necessary information) (A105) Confirm network requirements for LAN connection, and ready the necessary network profile for LAN connection and user information for my Picturetown.
Page 119: First Steps
First Steps Confirming LAN Connection Requirements • LAN cable - Only use LAN cables/switching hubs/broadband routers that are compatible with “100BASE-TX”. • ADSL modem or router equipped broadband network environment - my Picturetown is not available if the home LAN uses a proxy server to connect to the Internet.
Page 120: My Picturetown User Information
First Steps my Picturetown User Information The following information is required to register user information and the camera (A114) with my Picturetown, and to log-in to my Picturetown (A120) after picture upload. E-mail address You must register a computer e-mail address with my Picturetown. Specify an e-mail address, comprised of up to 64 alphanumerical characters.
Page 121: Settings From The Camera
Settings from the Camera Set up camera network connections and user information. Basic Operation of the Network Settings Displaying the Network Settings Menu Rotate the mode dial to H. • The select image screen is displayed. Press the d button. •...
Page 122 Settings from the Camera Entering Text with the Camera Text for information such as aliases, e-mail addresses, and password can be entered using the multi selector. Rotate the command dial, or press HIJK, to choose a character, GH, I, or J in the keyboard area. Text entry area Selected characters are displayed here.
Page 123: Configuring A Network Profile
Configuring a Network Profile Enable connection of the camera to the Internet via a LAN access point. Enter the same settings as the desired LAN network. Configuring a Network Profile Choose Network profile from the Network settings menu (A107), and press the k button.
Page 124: Entering My Picturetown User Information
Settings from the Camera Entering my Picturetown User Information Enter the information required for user registration with my Picturetown from the Sender option. This information is necessary to log-in to my Picturetown after picture upload. If you have already registered with my Picturetown, use the same e-mail address and nickname (alias) currently used by my Picturetown (A116).
Page 125: Protecting Lan Information Stored In The Camera
Protecting LAN Information Stored in the Camera A password can be applied to prevent access to LAN information stored in the camera, including network profiles and recipient e-mail addresses, by third parties if the camera should be lost or stolen, or otherwise compromised. In addition, all camera settings can be restored to their default settings and data stored in the camera’s internal memory can be deleted before the camera is transferred to another owner or discarded.
Page 126 Settings from the Camera Specify a password for the camera, or edit the current password. • To specify a password, enter a password of four numbers in the new password screen. • To edit the password, enter the current password in the current password screen.
Page 127 Resetting the Camera’s Network Setting Follow the instructions below to reset all LAN connection settings, including the camera’s password, stored in the camera. Use the Reset option to delete all user information stored in the camera before transferring it to another owner. This option can also be used to reset the camera if you forget the password.
Page 128: Registering With My Picturetown
Registering with my Picturetown Registration (creation of a user account) with my Picturetown is required to take advantage of my Picturetown services. To register, upload pictures to my Picturetown. • See “Using Picture Bank” (A117) for more information on uploading pictures to my Picturetown.
Page 129 Notes on User Registration • Register user information as soon as possible. Using the camera without registering user information will cause any pictures saved to be revealed to a third party if the camera is stolen or lost. • Until user information is registered, e-mail notification requesting user registration will be sent whenever pictures are uploaded.
Page 130: Registering A Camera With My Picturetown
Registering with my Picturetown Registering a Camera with my Picturetown A camera must be registered with the my Picturetown server in any of the following situations: • You registered with my Picturetown before setting up the LAN features of this camera (e.g.
Page 131: Using Picture Bank
Using Picture Bank Uploading All Pictures at Once The camera automatically starts charging and upload pictures that have not yet been uploaded to the my Picturetown server whenever the AC adapter and the LAN network is connected to the camera. Connect the power cable and AC adapter 1.
Page 132: Uploading Selected Pictures
Using Picture Bank Uploading Selected Pictures Turn off the camera. Connect the network device to the camera using the LAN cable. Turn on the camera. Rotate the mode dial to H. • If sender setting has not been configured, enter your Email ID (e-mail address) and Nickname (alias) necessary for my Picturetown user information (A110).
Page 133 Upload pictures. • Choose Yes and press the k button to start uploading. • Choose No and press the k button to return to the screen shown in step 5. • The connecting to server screen and the uploading screen will be displayed in this order. To cancel before all copies have been uploaded, press the k button.
Page 134: Viewing Pictures On The My Picturetown Server
Viewing Pictures on the my Picturetown Server Use a computer’s Web browser to access http://mypicturetown.com/ and enter the Email ID (e-mail address) and password registered with my Picturetown to display the My Photos page. From My Photos page, you can upload and sort pictures, create and share albums, and create slide shows.
Page 135: Shooting, Playback And Setup Menus
Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu of A, B, C, D, E and F modes contain the following options. Image quality Choose the image quality (compression ratio) of recorded pictures. Image size Choose the image size of recorded pictures. Picture Control Change the settings for creating images to be recorded according to the shooting scene or your preferences.
Page 136 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Distortion control Correct the distortion. Wide-angle converter Adjust settings for the optional converter lenses. Active D-Lighting This option can be used to prevent loss of detail in highlights and shadows when shooting images. Save user settings Register the current edited settings into the mode dial E and F.
Page 137: Displaying The Shooting Menu
Displaying the Shooting Menu Choose A (Programmed Auto), B (Shutter-Priority Auto), C (Aperture-Priority Auto), D (Manual), or E/F by rotating the mode dial. Press the d button to display the shooting menu. • Use the multi selector to select items and set functions on menus (A12). •...
Page 138: Image Quality
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu q Image Quality Choose the compression ratio for the pictures recorded. Lower compression ratios result in higher quality pictures, but also larger file sizes, limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded. Fine Images are of a finer quality than Normal, suitable for enlargement or high quality prints.
Page 139 COOLPIX Picture Controls of NRW (RAW) images cannot be set in ViewNX. Capture NX, Capture NX 2 and Mac OS X are not compatible with NRW (RAW) images. • ViewNX (Ver. 1.2) and NRW Codec can be downloaded through the Internet. (See “Installing Nikon Transfer” of the Quick Start Guide.) For more information on using ViewNX, refer to the on-screen instructions and help information contained in ViewNX.
Page 140: Image Size
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu r Image Size Choose the size (pixel count) for the pictures recorded. Pictures shot at large sizes require more memory and are suitable for printing, but the number of shots that can be taken will be fewer. Small image sizes are suitable for pictures that will be distributed by e-mail or used in web pages.
Page 141 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 (A124) and Image size (A126) settings. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression).
Page 142 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures remaining display shows “9999”. When the printer resolution is set to 300 dpi. Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.).
Page 143: Picture Control (Coolpix Picture Control)
a Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control) Change the settings for creating images to be recorded according to the shooting scene or your preferences. Sharpness, contrast and saturation can be adjusted in detail. Standard (default setting) Standard processing for balanced results. Recommended for most situations. Neutral Minimal processing for natural results.
Page 144 • COOLPIX Picture Control cannot be set for NRW (RAW) images in ViewNX. • The COOLPIX Picture Control feature of the COOLPIX P6000 cannot be used with other makes of cameras, Capture NX, Capture NX 2 and ViewNX Picture Control feature.
Page 145 Customizing Existing COOLPIX Picture Controls: Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust COOLPIX Picture Control can be customized using quick adjust, which allows for balanced adjustment of sharpness, contrast, saturation and other image editing components, or manual adjust, which allows for detailed adjusting of the components individually.
Page 146 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Quick adjust Adjust the sharpness, contrast and saturation levels automatically. Five levels of adjustment can be done by choosing from values between -2 up to +2. Choose from options between –2 and +2 to reduce or emphasize the effect of the selected COOLPIX Picture Control (note that this resets all manual adjustments).
Page 147 Quick adjust cannot be chosen in Neutral, Monochrome, Custom 1 and Custom 2. The values set manually will be disabled if quick adjust is used after manual setting. Will not be displayed for Monochrome. Will only be displayed for Monochrome. Note on Image Sharpening The effects of image sharpening cannot be previewed in the monitor during shooting.
Page 148: Custom Picture Control (Coolpix Custom Picture Control)
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu a Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control) The COOLPIX Picture Controls ( into customized picture editing options and saved as custom Picture Controls. Creating COOLPIX Custom Picture Controls Use the multi selector to choose Edit and save and press the k button.
Page 149 Deleting COOLPIX Custom Picture Controls Use the multi selector to choose Delete and press the k button. Choose a COOLPIX Custom Picture Control to delete, and press the k button. Choose Yes and press the k button. • The registration has been deleted. •...
Page 150: B White Balance
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu B White Balance The human eye 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. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment of the human eye by processing images according to the color of the light source.
Page 151: Preset Manual
Preset Manual Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with settings like Auto and Incandescent (for example, to make pictures shot under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light).
Page 152: E Iso Sensitivity
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu E ISO Sensitivity Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the more effective it is to shoot in dark places or moving subjects, but the image taken will appear slightly grainy. Auto (default setting) Sensitivity is ISO 64 in bright places;...
Page 153: G Metering
G Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure. Set the metering method. 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. Classic meter for portraits;...
Page 154: C Continuous
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu C Continuous Select the option to shoot pictures one at a time, in a sequence, or with Best Shot Selector (BSS). When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, the flash will be set to W, and focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series.
Page 155 Multi-shot 16 is selected for Continuous. Shutter speed will be restricted to a maximum of 8 s Intvl timer shooting when is selected. More Information See “Built-in flash, Speedlights (available separately from Nikon)” (A152) for more information. Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu...
Page 156: Interval Timer Shooting
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Interval Timer Shooting Pictures are shot automatically at specified intervals. Choose from 30 s, 1 min, 5 min, 10 min, 30 min, 60 min. Use the multi selector to choose Intvl timer shooting in the Continuous mode screen and press the k button.
Page 157: H Auto Bracketing
H Auto Bracketing Auto bracketing is used to vary exposure by a selected amount over a series of pictures, “bracketing” the exposure value selected by the camera or with exposure compensation. Use in situations in which it is difficult to guess the correct exposure (A40).
Page 158: G Af Area Mode
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu G AF Area Mode Choose where the camera focuses. When digital zoom is effect, the camera will focus on the subject in the center of the screen regardless of the applied AF area mode option. Face priority The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera (Shooting with Face Priority ➝...
Page 159: 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 160: 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 161: J Flash Exp. Comp
J Flash Exp. Comp. Flash compensation can be used to adjust flash output when the brightness of the main subject relative to the background needs to be changed. When the Speedlight SB-400, SB-600, SB-800 or SB-900 flash unit (A180) is mounted on the camera, flash output for the Speedlight is adjusted.
Page 162: M Noise Reduction
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu M Noise Reduction At slow shutter speeds, pictures may be affected by “noise” in the form of randomly- spaced, brightly-colored dots concentrated in dark parts of the image. Use this option to reduce noise at slow shutter speeds. Enabling noise reduction increases the time needed to record pictures after they are shot.
Page 163: Wide-Angle Converter
• Continuous flash cannot be used for Continuous (A140). • Using the flash units (available separately from Nikon) to shoot at wide angle may cast shadows in the pictures shot. Check the picture using the monitor after shooting. A wide panel is recommended when shooting with the Speedlight SB-600, SB-800 or SB-900.
Page 164: Restrictions On Camera Settings
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Restrictions on Camera Settings Restrictions apply to the following settings in A, B, C, D, E and F modes. Flash mode • Flash mode is disabled (W) when B (infinity) is selected for focus mode, Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected for Continuous, when any mode other than Off is enabled for Auto bracketing, or at Wide-angle converter settings of On.
Page 165 Picture Control • White balance will change to Auto when Picture Control is set to Monochrome. Selecting an option other than Monochrome for Picture Control restores the original White balance setting. • Contrast cannot be adjusted when Active D-Lighting is set to any mode other than Off.
Page 166 Continuous mode Single Continuous Continuous flash Multi-shot 16 Intvl timer shooting When a flash unit (available separately from Nikon) is mounted on the camera’s accessory shoe, the built-in flash is automatically set to W. Built-in flash Flash units Available Not available...
Page 167: 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 168: 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: D-Lighting • The Setup Menu: Welcome screen (A161) * Select the menu item and display it by switching to Playback menu (A13) after selecting the playback tab from any mode other than Playback menu.
Page 169: 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 the k button. • To change the interval between pictures, choose Frame intvl, select the desired interval time, and press the k button before choosing Start.
Page 170: Delete
Playback Options: The Playback Menu c Delete Delete pictures. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures in the Picture Selection screen (Selecting Multiple Pictures ➝ A154). Picture Bank images This can only be selected in Calendar/List by Date menu. Refer to "Picture Bank Images"...
Page 171: Rotate Image
Playback Options: The Playback Menu f Rotate Image After shooting, set the orientation in which pictures are displayed during playback. You can rotate still pictures 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. Images that were taken in portrait orientation will be rotated 180 degrees in the opposite direction when clockwise or counterclockwise is chosen.
Page 172: Copy
Playback Options: The Playback Menu 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 the k button. • q: Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card.
Page 173: Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options. Welcome screen Select screen displayed when camera is turned on. Date Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones. Brightness Adjust monitor brightness. Date imprint Imprint date or date counter on pictures.
Page 174: Displaying The Setup Menu
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu Choose z tab in the menu screen. Press the d button to display the menu screen. Press the multi selector J. • Tab will be selectable. Press HI to select the Press K or the k button.
Page 175: Welcome Screen
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 176: Date
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu d Date Set the camera clock. The Time Zone (feature that calculates the time difference) function that is useful when traveling overseas can also be set. Date Set camera clock to current date and time. To use the setup menu.
Page 177: Time Zone
Press K. • The new city time zone menu is displayed. Press J or K to select the travel destination time zone. • Pressing H in a time zone where daylight saving is in effect will display the W mark on the top of the screen. Daylight saving will be turned on and the time will advance by one hour.
Page 178 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Time Zones (A20) The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock using Date. Location +/– –20 Midway, Samoa –19 Hawaii, Tahiti –18 Alaska, Anchorage PST (PDT): Los Angeles, Seattle, –17 Vancouver...
Page 179: Brightness
e Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3. 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 (A102). Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on pictures.
Page 180 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Using Date Counter Pictures shot 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; for example a birthday. Use it to track the growth of a child or count down the days until a birthday or wedding.
Page 181: Vibration Reduction
g Vibration Reduction 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. Turn vibration reduction Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
Page 182: Af Assist
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu h AF Assist Enable or disable AF-assist illumination. Auto (default setting) AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit. The illuminator has a range of about 5.5 m (18 ft.) at the maximum wide- angle position and about 3.2 m (10 ft.) at the maximum telephoto position.
Page 183: Sound Settings
i Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings. Button sound Turn button sound On (default setting) or Off. A beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice when the camera acquires focus on the subject, and three times when an error is detected. Start-up sound will also play when the camera is turned on.
Page 184: L/M Format Memory/Format Card
• 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 P6000, be sure to format them with this camera.
Page 185: Language
n Language Choose one of 24 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. Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Polish Portuguese...
Page 186: U Func Button
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu U FUNC Button Change the function performed by the w button in A, B, C, D, E and F modes. Press the w button to display the shooting menu option assigned to it. This option is applied using the FUNC button item.
Page 187: S Customize My Menu
S Customize My Menu Register frequently used menu items into My Menu (maximum of six). Menu items that are registered into My Menu can be retrieved and edited easily by pressing the I button (when shooting mode is set to A, B, C, D, E or F). The following items can be registered.
Page 188: Reset All
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu p Reset All When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values. Pop-up Menu Option Flash mode (A32) Self-timer/Remote control (A35) Focus mode (A37) Exposure compensation(A40) Shooting in the Scene Mode Option Scene menu(A41) Movie Menu...
Page 189 AF area mode(A144) Autofocus mode(A146) Flash exp. comp.(A147) Flash control(A147) Noise reduction(A148) Distortion control(A148) Wide-angle converter(A149) Active D-Lighting(A57) The Setup Menu Option Welcome screen(A161) Brightness(A165) Date imprint(A165) Vibration reduction(A167) AF assist(A168) Digital zoom(A168) Button sound(A169) Shutter sound(A169) Auto off(A169) FUNC button(A172) Customize My Menu(A173) GPS Menu Option...
Page 190: Firmware Version
• User settings that were registered to the mode dial E and F modes will not be reset to the original settings when Reset all is used. Reset it by using Reset user settings (A59). r Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. Default value Default value Default COOLPIX P6000 Ver.X.X Back...
Page 191: Technical Notes
Lens adapter ring Speedlights (available separately from Nikon) Remote control See our websites or product catalogs for up-to-date information on accessories for the COOLPIX P6000. Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 Battery Charger MH-61 AC Adapter EH-66 USB Cable UC-E6 Audio/Video Cable EG-CP14 Wide-angle Converter WC-E76 (0.76×)
Page 192: Approved Memory Cards
COOLPIX P6000. External flash The accessory shoe for COOLPIX P6000 is compatible with Nikon Speedlights SB-400, SB-600, SB-800 and SB-900, and the Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800. Attempting to attach other external flashes may damage the camera and the external flash.
Page 193: Wide-Angle Converter
Wide-angle Converter Attach the Wide-angle Converter WC-E76 (available separately from Nikon) as described below. Turn the camera off and remove the lens ring as shown at right. Remove the rear cap from the wide-angle converter. Attach the Adapter Ring UR- E21 (available separately from Nikon) to the camera lens 1.
Page 194: Using Optional Speedlights (External Flash)
Optional Accessories Using Optional Speedlights (External Flash) The camera is equipped with an accessory shoe with a safety lock, allowing Speedlights SB-400, SB-600, SB-800 and SB-900 (available separately) to be mounted directly on the camera. Use Speedlights for indirect lighting or when additional lighting is required.
Page 195: Image/Sound File And Folder Names
Panorama assist (e.g. “101P_001”; A48), “INTVL” for interval timer photography (e.g. “101INTVL”; A142), “SOUND” for voice recordings (e.g. “101SOUND”; A85), 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 196: 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 197: Cleaning
The Battery • Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and charge the battery if necessary (A18). Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged, as this will result in reduced battery performance. If possible, carry a fully-charged spare battery when taking pictures on important occasions.
Page 198: Storage
Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories • Use only Nikon Speedlights. Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V applied to the accessory shoe could not only prevent normal operation, but damage the sync circuitry of the camera or flash.
Page 199: Error Messages
This card cannot be read. Card is not formatted. Memory card has not Format card? been formatted for use in COOLPIX P6000. Memory card is full. Out of memory. Solution Set clock. Prepare to charge or change battery. Recharge or replace with a fully- charged battery.
Page 200 • Confirm restrictions on editing using the D-Lighting, crop, small picture, and black border functions. • NRW (RAW) pictures that were taken with a non COOLPIX P6000 camera cannot be RAW processed. • Movies cannot be edited. Choose memory card with faster write speed.
Page 201 Display Description File contains no image data. File not created with COOLPIX P6000. This file cannot be played back. Date and time are not set for pictures to be displayed in calendar mode or list by date mode. All images are hidden.
Page 202 Set the group setting of the master commander and remote flash to Group Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon- authorized service representative. Finger or other obstructions are preventing lens cover from opening.
Page 203 Display Description Failed to update GPS Signals from GPS data satellites cannot be received. Could not obtain GPS data. Printer error: check Printer error. printer status. Specified size of paper Printer error: check is not loaded in printer. paper Paper has jammed in Printer error: paper jam the printer.
Page 204: 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 •...
Page 205 Data that were present when the camera stops functioning may be lost as a result of this, but existing data in the internal memory or memory card will not be lost. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.
Page 206 • Built-in off is selected for Flash control in the shooting menu. • Built-in flash will not fire when a Speedlight (available separately from Nikon) is used. Optical zoom Optical zoom cannot be used while recording movies. cannot be used.
Page 207 Problem • Digital zoom in the setup menu is set to Off. • Digital zoom is not available in the following situations: - The focus mode is set to E (manual focus). - When Portrait, Night portrait is selected in scene mode Digital zoom - When Image quality in the shooting menu is set to...
Page 208 Troubleshooting Problem Subject is dark, and either the shutter speed is too slow, or ISO sensitivity has been raised. Randomly spaced • Use flash. bright pixels • Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting. (“noise”) appear in • Applying Noise reduction in the shooting menu to suit image.
Page 209 • Camera is not recognized by the computer. when camera is • Nikon Transfer is not set to launch automatically. connected. • If your computer is running Windows 2000 Professional, camera cannot be connected to the computer.
Page 210 Troubleshooting Problem Power lamp flickers Camera was turned off with GPS menu Record GPS data when camera is set to On. turned off A long time is About two hours have passed without receiving any signals taken for from GPS satellite. positioning.
Page 211: Specifications
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX P6000 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 13.5 million Image sensor 1/1.7-in. CCD; total pixels: approx. 13.93 million 4× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens Lens 6-24mm (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle: Focal length 28-112mm) f/-number f/2.7-5.9...
Page 212 Specifications Image size (pixels) ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) Exposure Metering Exposure control Range (ISO 100) Shutter Speed Aperture Range Self-timer Built-in flash Range (approx.) (ISO sensitivity: Auto) Flash control Accessory shoe Sync contact Interface Video output I/O terminal Supported languages •...
Page 213 Weight Approx. 110 g (3.9 oz) (excluding power cable) 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. Specifications...
Page 214: Supported Standards
Specifications Supported Standards • DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card.
Page 215: Index
Index Symbols R 49 C Aperture-priority auto 50, 54 k Apply selection button 12 A Auto mode 24 B Calendar mode 75 l Delete button 30, 31, 74, 84, 88 o Exposure compensation 40 X Flash mode 33 K Flash pop-up button 33 L Focus mode 38 w FUNC button 11, 172 G GPS mode 60...
Page 216 Index Calendar mode 75 Close-up k 46 Command dial 11 Computer 91, 114, 120 Connector cover 6 Continuous 140 Continuous flash 140 Contrast 132 COOLPIX Custom Picture Control 134 COOLPIX Picture Control 129 Copy 158 Copy n 47 Copy sound files 89 Crop 69 Custom Picture Control 134 Customize My Menu 173...
Page 217 Network connection settings 109 Network profile 105 Network settings menu 107 Night landscape j 45 Night portrait e 43 Nikon Transfer 92 Noise reduction 148 NRW (RAW) Images 72, 124, 125 NRW (RAW) processing 72 Number of exposures remaining 24, 127...
Page 218 Index Print set 101 Print Set Date 102 Printer 95 Printing 95 Protect 156 Quick adjust 132 Rear-curtain sync 32 Rechargeable battery 177 Record GPS data 60 Red-eye reduction 32, 34 Remote control 35, 177 Reset 113 Reset all 174 Reset user settings 59 Rotate image 157 RSCN 181...
Page 219 Index Wide-angle converter 149, 177, 179 Zoom 27 Zoom control 6, 27...
Page 220 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. FX8H01(11) 6MM62011-01 © 2008 Nikon Corporation...

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Nikon COOLPIX P6000 User Manual

Introduction

First Steps

A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

Shooting Suited for the Scene

Shoot Pictures Using A, B, C and D

G Using the GPS

More on Playback

D Movies

E Voice Recordings

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

H Uploading Pictures to the My Picturetown Server (Picture Bank)

Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

Table of Contents

Technical Notes

Quick Links

Need help?

Questions and answers

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