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  • Page 1 DIGITAL CAMERA COOLPI.X P520 Reference Manual...
  • Page 2 COOLPIX P520 Recommended Features Vibration Reduction ................_104 You can set tile vibration reduction effect to either Normal or Active When you select Active, a comparatively large camera shake is compensated for when shooting from a car or under poor foothold conditions. *1_ (Movie) ....................
  • Page 3 Introduction Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Basics of Shooting Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording Playing Back Movies Using GPS General Camera Setup Reference Section Technical Notes Index...
  • Page 4 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX PS20 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in "For Your Safety" (_vi viii) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment...

  • Page 5: Read This First

    Read This First About This Manual If you want to start using tile camera right away, see "Tile Basics of Shooting Playback" (_16). See "Parts of the Camera and Main Functions" (_1) for more information on tile names and principle functions of the camera parts.
  • Page 6 Nikon's prior written permission. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware...
  • Page 7 Read This First 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...
  • Page 8 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 9: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety • If liquid from the damaged battery Observe caution when comes in contact with clothing or handling the battery skin, rinse immediately with plenty The battery may leak, overheat, or of water. explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions Observe the following when handling the battery for use in...
  • Page 10 When connecting cables to the input hospital and output jacks, use only the cables Turn the power off while inside the provided or sold by Nikon for the airplane during take offor landing.Also, & purpose, to maintain compliance with before boarding an airplane, set the product regulations.
  • Page 11 Nikon interference in a residential installation. Corporation may void the user's This equipment generates, uses,and authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 12: Notices

    State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES Wash hands after handling. ACCORDING TO THE Nikon Inc., INSTRUCTIONS. 1300 Walt Whitman Road, This symbol indicates that Melville, New York 11747-3064 this product isto be collected separately.
  • Page 13 • Location name data of this camera Before using the GPSfunction, make sure to read "USER LICENSEAGREEMENTFOR LOCATION NAME DATA" (_)715) and agree to the terms. • The location name information (Point of Interest: POI) stands as of April 2012. The location name information will not be updated.

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ............................ii Read This First ............................About This Manual ............................Information and Precautions ........................For Your Safety ............................WARNINGS ..............................Notices ..............................<Important> Notes on GPS......................Parts of the Camera and Main Functions ..................1 The Camera Body ..........................Principle Functions of the Controls ......................Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap ..................
  • Page 15 Table of Contents Shooting Features ..........................35 I_1 (Auto) Mode ............................ Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) .................. Viewing a Description (Help information) of Each Scene ............Characteristics of Each Scene ........................Using Skin Softening ........................... Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) .............
  • Page 16 Table of Contents Recording and Playing Back Movies ..................92 Recording Movies ..........................Features That Can Be Set Using the MENU (Menu) Button (Movie Menu) ......96 Available Movie Menus ..........................Playing Back Movies ........................... Using GPS ............................98 Starting GPS Data Recording ......................Features That Can Be Set Using the MENU (Menu) Button (GPS Options Menu) ..
  • Page 17 Table of Contents Shooting Menu (P, S, A or M Mode) ................_I_26 Image Quality and Image Size......................Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control) ................Custom Picture Control (COOLP[X Custom Picture Control) .......... White Balance (Adjusting Hue) ......................Metering ................................ Continuous Shootin( ..........................
  • Page 18 Table of Contents Sound Settings ............................_'_73 Auto Off ................................. _'_73 Format Memory/Format Card ......................_'_74 Language .............................._'_74 TV Settings .............................._'_75 Charge by Computer .........................._'_76 Toggle Av/Tv Sdection ........................... _'_7B Reset File Numbering .........................._'_7B Blink Warnirx ...............................
  • Page 19 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Flash raised 5" 8, 9 10 11 1;2 13 Power connector cover (for an optional Eyelet for camera strap ........ AC adapter) ..........Power switch/power-on lamp ....23 button Shutter-rdease ......(function) button ........Zoom control ..........
  • Page 20 The C amera Body 10 11 12 13 14 15 Side zoom control ........Charge lamp ........18, _77 W: Wide ........... Flash {amp ............T :Tde ............(playback) button ....32 97 Speaker ..........85, 97_ !04 _MENU (menu) button ........Diopter adjustment control ......

  • Page 21: The Camera Body

    The Camera Body Principle Functions of the Controls For Shooting Control Main Function Change the shooting mode. Mode dial Rotate toward T (00 (telephoto zoom position) to zoom in, and rotate toward W (L'i_) (wide- angle position) to zoom out. Zoom control While the shooting screen is displayed: Display the setting screen for _ (flash mode)

  • Page 22: Side Zoom Control

    The Camera Body Control Main Function Start and stop movie recording. • movie-record) button P, S, A, M or U: When the shooting mode is Display or close the setting menus such as Continuous or Vibration reduction. (function) button Use the function assigned with Assign side 29,104 zoom control.

  • Page 23: Command Dial

    The C amera Body Control Main Function While the playback screen is displayed: Change the displayed image by pressing up (A), left (,), down (V), right (1_), or by rotating the rotary multi selector. While the setting screen is displayed: Select an item by pressing A, !!', •...
  • Page 24 Camera Body Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Attach tile Lens LC-(P24 to tile strap, then attach tile strap to tile camera. Attach the strap at two places. Lens Cap • Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture. •...

  • Page 25: Opening And Adjusting The Angle Of The Monitor

    The Camera Body Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor Tile orientation and tilt of the monitor on tile camera carl be changed. Tills is useful when shooting with the camera in a high or a low position, or when taking self-portraits.

  • Page 26: Using The Viewfinder

    The Camera Body Using the Viewfinder Diopter adjustment control Use the viewfinder to frarne pictures when bright light makes it difficult to see the display on the monitor..i U "' ' When the monitor is stored in the camera by facing inward, a picture that was displayed on the monitor is displayed on the viewfinder.
  • Page 27 The Camera Body (DISP Switching the Monitor Screen Button) To switch tile inforrnation displayed on tile monitor screen during shooting playback, press tile DISP (display) button. For Shooting Movie frame Information hidden Display information 5" Display the picture and the Display the range of a Display the picture only.
  • Page 28 Once the menu is displayed, various settings can be changed. Pressthe MENU button. • The menu that matches the status of the camera, such as shooting or playback mode, is displayed. Use the multi selector to select a menu item. •...

  • Page 29: Basic Menu Operations

    Basic Menu Operations Switching Among Menu Tabs To display a different menu, such as the setup menu (_103), use the multi selector to switch to another tab. Tabs Press • to move to the Press • or • to select the tab, tab, and press the _) button...
  • Page 30 The information that is displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera's settings and state of use. Pressthe DISP (display) button to hide or show the information on the monitor (_9). For Shooting 1213 ¢e...
  • Page 31 Monitor Screen Shooting mode ........26, 27 Aperture value ..........Focus mode ............Focus area (for center) ....... 6% 81 Zoom indicator ........29, 63 Focus area (for manual) ..... 41,42, d9 Focus indicator..........AE/AF-L indicator ......45, _7 I Focus area (for auto, target finding AF)....

  • Page 32: Monitor Screen

    Monitor Screen For Playback Full-frame display ([_32) "5 "6 25" 11 12 20" Date of recording ......... nternal memory indicator ..... 32 Time of recording ........Easy panorama playback guide .._=e_5 Sequence playback guide ...._=e_8 Voice memo indicator ....... Movie playback guide .......
  • Page 33 Monitor Screen Tone level information display 1 (_9) lSO sensitivity ..........Shutter speed ..........Exposure compensation value .... 64 Shooting mode 2 ........... White balance ..........5" COOLPIX Picture Control ......Image quality/Image size ....... Current image number/ total number of images ......1 You can check for loss of contrast detail in highlights and shadows from the histogram that is displayed, or the flashing display for each tone level.

  • Page 34: The Basics Of Shooting And Playback

    The Basics of Shooting and Playback Open battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Insertthe included battery (Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-ELS). • Use the battery to push the orange battery latch down in the direction indicated by the arrow (,(1],),and fully insert the battery ((2}:'). •...

  • Page 35: Preparation 1 Insert The Battery

    Preparation I Insert the Battery Removing the Battery Turn the camera off (_23) and be sure that the power- on lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. To eject the battery, open the battery<:hamberJ memory card slot cover and push the orange battery latch in the direction shown (_).
  • Page 36 Prepare the included Charging AC Adapter EH-69P. Ifa plug adapter _ is included with your camera, attach the plug adapter to the plug on the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.
  • Page 37 Preparation 2 Charge the Battery Understanding the Charge Lamp Status Description Flashes slowly (green) battery is charging. battery is not charging. When charging is complete, charge lamp flashing slowly in green stops and is turned off. The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to gS°F).
  • Page 38 Confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are turned off and open the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover. • Be sure to turn offthe camera before opening the cover. Insertthe memory card. • Slide the memory card until it clicks into place.

  • Page 39: Internal Memory And Memory Cards

    Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card Removing Memory Cards Before opening tile battery-chamberYmemory card slot cover, turn tile camera off and confirm that tile power-on lamp and the monitor are off. Press the memory card in lightly with your finger (_) to partially eject it, and then pull it out straight ((2}).
  • Page 40 Open monitor remove lens cap. • See "Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor" ([_)7) for more information. Press the power switch to turn the camera. • If you are turning the camera on for the first time, see "Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time"...

  • Page 41: Step 1 Turn The Camera On

    Step 1 Turn the Camera Turning the Camera On and Off • When tile camera is turnect on, the power-on lamp (green) lights and the monitor is turned on (the power-on lampturns offwhen the monitor is turned on). • If the power switch is pressed while the monitor is closed with the screen facing inward, the power-on lamp (green) and viewfinder will light.

  • Page 42: Setting The Display Language, Date, And Time

    Step 1 Turn the Camera On Setting Display Language, Date, Time Dialogs for language selection and camera clock setting are displayed tile first dine the camera is turned on. Press the multi selector • or • choose the desired language and press the _ button.
  • Page 43 Step 1 Turn the Camera Press •, V, _ or i_ to set date and time, and press the _) button. • Choose an item: Press i_ or _1 (selected in the following order: D (day) -_ M (month) -_ Y (year) -_ hour minute).
  • Page 44 Rotate themode d ial t oselect theshooting mode. • The f ollowing describes how totake p ictures inI_1 (auto) mode as anexample. Rotate the mode dial toI_1. • The camera switches to I_1 (auto) mode and the shooting mode icon changes tO _.

  • Page 45: Step 2 Select A Shooting Mode

    Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Available Shooting Modes • P, S, A, M mode (_49) U User settings mode Choose these modes for greater control over (_53) shutter speed and aperture value. Setting combinations that Settings in the shooting menu (_]67) are frequently used for available to suit the shooting conditions and f-----...
  • Page 46 Readythe camera. • Keep your fingers, hair, strap and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator and microphone. Frame the picture, ® • Point the camera at the subject. Viewfinder Use the viewfinder to frame pictures ([_]]8) when bright lght makes it difficult...

  • Page 47: Step 3 Frame A Picture

    Step 3 Frame a Picture Using Zoom Rotate tile zoom control to activate tile optical zoom. Zoom out Zoom in • To zoom in so that tile suBject fills a larger area of tile frame, rotate toward T (telephoto zoom position).
  • Page 48 Pressthe shutter-release button halfway to adjust the focus. • "Pressing halfway" is the action of pressing shutter-release button slightly until you feel resistance and then holding in that position. • When the subject is in focus, the focus area or focus indicator ([_12)

  • Page 49: Step 4 Focus And Shoot

    Step 4 Focus and Shoot Focus Exposure When tile shutter-release button is pressed halfway, tile carnera sets tile focus and exposure (combination of shutter speed and aperture value). Tile focus and exposure remain locked while tile shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
  • Page 50 Pressthe_ (playback) button. • When you switch to playback mode, the last image saved will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. Use the multi selector to view previous ..i .. next images. • ov, w • To view next images: "or •...
  • Page 51 1 Press the'_button todelete t he image c urrently displayed onthe monitor. Press the multi selector • or • to select the _® desired deletion method and press the _) button. • Current image: Only the current image is deleted. If the key picture of a sequence is selected,...
  • Page 52 Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen Pressthe multi selector _ or i_ to select an image to be deleted, and then press • display • To cancel the selection, press • to remove _:_. • Rotate the zoom control (_29) toward T (% to switch back to full-frame playback or W(_;_) to display thumbnails.
  • Page 53 Shooting Features Shoot easily with basic camera operations without going into detailed settings. The camera selects the focus area for autofocus in accordance with the composition or subject. • The camera automatically selects the areas containing the subject closest to the camera out of 9 focus areas.
  • Page 54 When one of the following scenes is selected using the mode dial or the scene menu, images are captured using settings that are optimized for the selected scene. Night landscape ([_]37), [] Landscape (_38), [] Backlighting ([_]38) Rotate the mode dial to [_, [] or [] and take pictures. SCENE (Scene) Press the MENU button to display the scene menu and choose one of the following...
  • Page 55 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Changing Scene Mode Settings • Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector-_ _55 • Features That Can Be Set Using the MENU (Menu) Button Changing the Image Quality and Image Size -, _72 Setup menu _ _103 Characteristics of Each Scene...
  • Page 56 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Landscape Press the MENU button to select Noise reduction burst or Single shot in Landscape. • Noise reduction burst: This enables you to shoot a sharp landscape with a minimum of noise. - When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, pictures are shot continuously, and the camera combines these pictures to save a single picture.

  • Page 57: I_1 (Auto) Mode

    Scene Mode (Shooting Suited toScenes) SCENE-) _ scene auto S elector When you f rame apicture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene for s impler shooting. • When the camera automatically selects ascene mode, the shooting mode icon c hanges tothat for t he scene mode currently enabled.
  • Page 58 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) SCENE-> _ sports • The camera focuses at the center area of the frame. • While you continue to hold the shutter-release button all the way, up to 7 pictures are shot at a rate of about 7 frames per second (fps) (when image quality is set to Normal and image size is set to _ 4896x3672).
  • Page 59 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) SCENE --) _ sunset • When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera adjusts the focus to infinity. The focus area or focus indicator ([_[_)12)always lights in green. SCENE--) iii Dusk/dawn • When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera adjusts the focus to infinity.
  • Page 60 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) SCENE") i'1 Food • The focus mode (I_)62) setting is changed to _ (macro dose-up) and the zoom is automatically set at a position where the camera can shoot from the closest possible range. •...
  • Page 61 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) SCENE ")LZ] Panorama • On the screen that is displayed when _ Panorama is selected, select _ Easy panorama or _]]] Panorama assist. • Easy panorama (default setting): You can take a panorama picture simply by moving the camera in the desired direction.
  • Page 62 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) SCENE-_ _ Pet portrait • When the camera is pointed at a dog or cat, it detects and focuses on its face. In the default setting, the shutter is automatically released when the camera has focused on the pet (pet portrait auto release).
  • Page 63 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited toScenes) SCENE-) 3D3D ph0t0graphy • The camera takes one picture for each eye to simulate a threedimensional image on a 3D-compatibJe TV or monitor. • After pressing the shutter-release button to shoot the first frame, move the camera horizontally to the right until the guide on the screen overlaps the subject.

  • Page 64: Using Skin Softening

    Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Viewing Photography • 3D images cannot be played back in 3D on the camera monitor screen. Only the left eye image displayed during playback, • To view 3D images in 3D, a 3D compatible TV or monitor is required, 3D images can be played...
  • Page 65 The effect (:an be applied to pictures during shooting. One of the special effects is selected to shoot. To select an effect, press the MENU button to display the special effects menu. • The camera focuses at the center area of the frame. Option Description Soft (default setting)

  • Page 66: Features That Can Be Set Using The Multi Selector

    Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Option " Description Create a black and white image in which only the specified color remains. • Select a color that you want to retain from the slider by rotating the command dial. To adjust the following settings, press the _) button to...
  • Page 67 Pictures can be shot with greater control by setting the shooting menu (_67) items in addition to setting the shutter speed or aperture value manually according to shooting conditions and requirements. • The focus area for autofocus differs depending on the setting of AF area mode that can be selected in the P, S, A or M tab after pressing the MENU button.
  • Page 68 P, S, A, M Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Adjusting the Shutter Speed In S or M mode, the range is from a maximum of 1/4000 to 8 seconds. See "The Control Range of the Shutter Speed (P, S, A, M Modes)" (_78) more information.
  • Page 69 P, S, A, M Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) (Programmed auto) Use for autornatic control of the exposure by the carnera. • Different combinations of shutter speed and aperture value can be selected without changing the exposure -'-_ by rotating the command dial ("flexible program").
  • Page 70 P, S, A, M Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Notes on Shooting • When zooming is performed after the exposure is set, exposure combinations or aperture value may be changed, • When the subject is too dark or too bright, it may not be possible to obtain the appropriate exposure, In such cases, the shutter speed indicator or aperture value indicator flashes when the shutter release button is pressed halfway {except when the M mode is used), Change the shutter speed setting or aperture value.
  • Page 71 Setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting (User settings) can be saved in U. Shooting is possible in P (Programmed auto), S (Shutter@riority auto), A (Aperture@riority auto) or M (Manual). Rotate the mode dial to U to retrieve the settings saved in Save user settings.
  • Page 72 U (User Setting Modes) Saving Settings in U Mode Rotate the mode dial to the desired exposure mode. to P, S, A or M. • Rotate • Settings car] be saved ever] if rotated to U (the default settings of shooting mode are saved when camera...
  • Page 73 Press the multi selector • (_),_ (_Q)), • (_)ori_(1_!) while s hooting tooperate the following functions. Self-timer (_59)/ Flash mode (_56) Smile timer ([_)60) Exposure I _ Focus mode(_62) compensation (_64) Available Functions Available functions differ according to tile shooting mode as follows.
  • Page 74 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using the Flash (Flash Modes) You can shoot pictures with a flash by raising tile flash. You can set a flash mode that suits the shooting conditions. Press the 9 (flash pop-up) button to raise the...

  • Page 75: Zoom Position

    Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Available Flash Modes _TO Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim. Auto with red.eye reduction Best choice for portraits. Reduces red-eye effect caused by flash in portraits (_[_]58). Fill flash The flash fires when a picture is taken, regardless of how bright the subject is.
  • Page 76 ("In-Camera Red-Eye Fix"). If the camera detects "red eye" when a picture is taken, Nikon's own In Camera Red Eye Fix processes the image before it is recorded. Note the following when taking pictures: • The time...
  • Page 77 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using Self-timer Tile self-timer is suitable for taking group shots including yourself and red ucing tile vibration when the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the selFtimer, use of a tripod is recor_smended. SetVibration reduction in the setup menu (_103) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
  • Page 78 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically (Smile Timer) When this mode is selected, the camera detects smiling faces and automatically releases the shutter even if you do not press the shutter-release button. • This function can be used when the shooting mode is I_1 (auto), P, S, A, M, U,...
  • Page 79 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Notes on Smile Timer • The digital zoom is not available. • Under some shooting conditions, faces and smiling faces may not be detected properly, • See "Viewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection" (_80) for more information,...

  • Page 80: Using Focus Mode

    Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using Focus Mode Choose a focus mode according to tile desired scene. Press • focus mode) on the multi selector. Use the multi selector to choose desired focus mode press the _) button.
  • Page 81 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Available Focus Modes Autofocus The camera automatically adjusts the focus according to the distance to the subject. Use when the distance from the subject to the lens is 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) or more, or 2.0 m (6 ft 7 in.) or more at the maximum telephoto zoom position.
  • Page 82 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) By adjusting exposure compensation when taking pictures, you can actjust overall image brightness. Press i_ (1_ exposure compensation) on the multi selector. Press the multi selector • or •...

  • Page 83: Flash Mode

    Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Using Histogram A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image, Use as a guide when using exposure compensation and shooting without the flash. • The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark tones to the left and bright...
  • Page 84 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector The default settings in scene mode are described below. Flash mode! compensation (_56) (_59) (_62) ([_64) (_37) il 2 (_38) (_38) (_39) OFF s (_39) OFF 2 (_40) OFF s (_40) ([_)40) (_40) ([_)40)
  • Page 85 The shooting menu can be set by pressing the MENU button in shooting mode. shooting mode. Available functions differ accordin<l to the P,S,A,M,U SCENE_; EFFECTS Function I_!,i, I_1 Image quality ([_)72) Image size (_73) Picture Control (_68) Custom Picture Control (_68) White balance ([_)68) Metering ([_)68) Continuous...

  • Page 86: Options Available In The Shooting Menu

    Features That Can Be Set Using the MENU (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode) Options Available in the Shooting Menu Option _°_: ..Description Image quality 1 Set the image quality to be recorded (compression ratio) (_72). The default setting of image quality is Normal. Image size 1 Set the image size to be recorded (_73).

  • Page 87: Af Area Mode

    Features That Can Be Set Using the MENU(Menu) Button (Shooting Mode) Option Description Higher ISO sensitivity allows you to take pictures of darker subjects. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject ISO sensitivity movement can be reduced.
  • Page 88 Features That Can Be Set Using the MENU (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode) 1 If this function is assigned to the (function) button using Fn button, its setting menu can be also displayed on the screen by pressing the Fn (function) button during shooting. See _71 for more information on using the Fn (function) button.

  • Page 89: Image Quality

    The following functions (:an be also set by pressing (function) button instead of displaying the corresponding menu by pressing the MENUbutton. • This feature (:an be used when the shooting mode is P, S, A, a or U. Image quality (_72) Continuous (_68) Image size (_73)

  • Page 90: Image Size

    The image quality (compression ratio) and image size (:an be selected for recording. Image Quality With a hig her image quality setting, a higher detail of image expression is retained, images (_74) number that (:an be saved is reduced because file larger.
  • Page 91 Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Image Size You can set tile image size (amount of pixels) for pictures recorded. The larger the image, the larger the size at which it (:an be printed or displayed without becoming noticeably "grainy,"...
  • Page 92 Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Number of Exposures Remaining Tile following table lists tile approxirnate number of images that carl be saved on a 4 GB memory card. Note that due to JPEG compression, there is a significant difference in the number of images that can be actually saved depending on the composition of the image, even when the memory cards have the same capacity...
  • Page 93 Some features cannot be used in combination with other menu settings. Restricted function Setting Description Focus mode When _ (infinity) is selected, the flash is not (_62) available. When Continuous H, Continuous L, Pro- Continuous shooting cache, Continuous H: 120 fps, Flash mode (_68) Continuous...
  • Page 94 Features Not Available in Combination ..,_,u,_,u,_,u,_,u,_,u,_,u,_,u, ...... Restricted function Setting Description Active D-Lighting Metering is reset to Matrix when Active D- Metering (_69) Lighting is set to any mode other than Off. Continuous and Exposure bracketing are not available simultaneously. Continuous Exposure bracketing is reset to Off when...
  • Page 95 Features Not Available in Combination Restricted function Setting Description Smile timer Autofocus mode option cannot be changed when (_60) smile timer is selected. When the focus mode is set to _, (infinity), the Autofocus mode Focus mode (_62) autofocus mode operates using the Single AF setting.
  • Page 96 Features Not Available in Combination (P, S, A, M The Control Range of the Shutter Speed Modes) The control range of the shutter speed differs ctepencting on the zoom position, aperture value or tile ISO sensitivity setting. Additionally, tile control range changes in tile following...
  • Page 97 The f ocus area orfocus range for a djusting focus varies depending onthe shooting mode and focus mode (_62). • In P, S, A, M, U or special effects mode, focus area (:an be set by selecting AF area mode (_69) in the shooting menu.

  • Page 98: Focusing On Subject

    Focusing on Subject Using Face Detection In tile following settings, tile camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera will focus on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.

  • Page 99: Focus Lock

    Focusing on Subject Focus Lock Use focus lock to focus on off-center subjects when center is selectee1for AF area mode. • Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not change. • When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the exposure is locked. Frame the Pressthe Pressthe...

  • Page 100: Playback Zoom

    Playback Features Select an image to be enlarged in playback mode and rotate tile zoom control toward T (c(). Display position Image is zoomed Image is displayed in full- guide frame playback mode. Operations During Playback Zoom Operation Function Description The zoom increases up to 10x.
  • Page 101 Rotate the zoom control toward W (_;_) in playback mode. This function will display several images at the same time, making it easy to find the desired image. Image thumbnail display Calendar display Full-frame playback (4, g, 16 and 72 images per screen) mode Operations During...
  • Page 102 When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, press the MENU button to set the playback menu (_10). Available Playback Menus Option Description Create retouched copies in which contrast and _'_12 r..2,,Quick retouch 1' 2,3 saturation have been enhanced. Create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, _'_12 -_n D-Lighting 1'3...

  • Page 103: Using The Screen For Selecting Images

    Features That Can Be Set Using the MENU(Menu) Button (Playback Mode) Option Description Use tile camera's microphone to record voice memos Voice memo 3 and attach them to pictures taken. Playback and deletion of voice memos can also be performed. Copy images between the internal memory and a i]...,_ C opy 5 memory card.
  • Page 104 Features That Can Be Set Using the MENU (Menu) Button (Playback Mode) Using the Screen for Selecting Images Tile image selection screen is displayed in tile following menus. Onlyone image can be selectedfor some menu items,while for other menu items, multiple images can be selected.

  • Page 105: Connecting The Camera To A Tv, Computer, Or Printer

    You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. • Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off. For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations, refer to the documentation included with the device in addition to this document.
  • Page 106 Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Macintosh Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.8 Refer to the Nikon website for details on system requirements, including the latest information on operating system compatibility. Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 107: Using Viewnx 2

    The following software is installed: • ViewNX 2 (consisting of the three modules below) - Nikon Transfer 2: For transferring images to the computer - ViewNX 2: For viewing, editing, and printing transferred images - Nil<on Movie Editor: For basic editing of transferred movies •...
  • Page 108 File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double<licklmport File, If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts. Connecting the USB Cable...
  • Page 109 • Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed as the "Source" on the "Options" title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 ((t'). • Click Start Transfer ((2_). • At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer.
  • Page 110 Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the • movie-record) button. Color tones, white balance, and other settings are the same as they are when taking still images. • Only a short movie can be recorded in the internal memory.

  • Page 111: Recording Movies

    Recording Movies Focus and Exposure During Movie Recording • The focus can be adjusted during movie recording in the following manner in accordance with the Autofocus mode ([_]96) setting of the movie menu. AF-S Single AF (default setting): The focus is locked when the • (_1_1 movie- record) button is pressed to start movie recording.
  • Page 112 Recording Movies Note on Recording Images Saving Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum movie length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved Do notopen the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory...
  • Page 113 Recording Movies Recording HS (High Speed) Movies When Movie options ([_]%) of the movie menu is set to 4"_/4"_i_ HS 480/4x, ?'_/?"_ 720/2x or 1"_/1"_ HS 1080/0.5x, movies that car/be played back in slow motion or fast motion can be recorded. More Information •...

  • Page 114: Available Movie Menus

    shooting screen Display -') MENU button -') _1_tab (_1 Press the MENUbutton on the shooting screen to display the menu screen and select the _ tab to change following settings on the movie menu. Available Movie Menus Option Description Select the type of movie to be recorded. The camera can record normal speed movies and HS (high speed) movies, which can be played back in slow motion or 8"_48...
  • Page 115 Press the [] (playback) button to select playback ..mode ®®_s@s • Use the mufti selector to select a movie • Movies can be recognized by the movie options icon Press the _) button to play back a movie I _t_==_} Pausing Operations Available...

  • Page 116: Using Gps

    Using GPS The camera's internal GPS receives signals from the GPS satellites and identifies its current time and position. The position information (latitude and longitude) (:an be recorded on the pictures to be shot. Turn the GPS Functions Press the MENU button _ ,-_ (GPS options) tab ([_]] 11) _ GPS options Set Time zone and date (_103) correctly before using the GPSfunction.

  • Page 117: Continuous Shootin

    Starting GPS Data Recording Notes on GPS • Before using the GPS functions, read "<important> Notes on GPS" ([]_]]xi), • It takes a few minutes to obtain position information when positioning is performed for the first time or in a situation where positioning cannot...
  • Page 118 Starting GPS Data Recording Reception Indicator Point of Interest (POI) Information • GPS reception can be checked on the shooting screen, GPS reception _]d_: Signals are being received from four or more satellites _,_1 and positioning is being performed, Position information Bd_: Signals are being received...
  • Page 119 Press the MENU button a'_ (GPS options) tab (_ When the _ tab is selected on the menu screen, following option settings can be changed in the GPS options menu. Options Available in the GPS Options Menu Option Description Record GPS data: When set to On, signals are being received from the GPS satellites and positioning starts ([_)g8).

  • Page 120: View Log

    Features That Can Be Set Using the MENU (Menu) Button (GPS Options Menu) Option " Description [Z[Z] The measured position information is recorded at the interval set for Log interval until a preset time set using Start log is reached (only when Record GPS Create log data in GPS options of the GPS options menu is set to On).
  • Page 121 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. NIKON CORPORATION 6MN07111-03 FX3A03(I I) © 2013 Nikon Corporation...

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