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    							ix
    Introduction
    •Do not handle the plug or 
    charging AC adapter with wet 
    hands. Failure to observe this 
    precaution could result in electric 
    shock.
    • Do not use with travel converters 
    or adapters designed to convert 
    from one voltage to another or 
    with DC-to-AC inverters. Failure to 
    observe this precaution could 
    damage the product or cause 
    overheating or fire.
    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 pi nched by the lens 
    cover or other moving parts.
    Using the flash close to your 
    subject’s eyes could cause 
    temporary visual 
    impairment
    The flash should be no less than 1 m 
    (3 ft 4 in.) from the subject.
    Particular care should be observed 
    when photographing infants.
    Do not operate the flash with 
    the flash window touching a 
    person or object
    Failure to observe this precaution 
    could result in burns or fire. Avoid contact with liquid 
    crystal
    Should the monitor break, care 
    should be taken to avoid injury 
    caused by broken glass and to 
    prevent liquid crystal from the 
    monitor touching the skin or entering 
    the eyes or mouth.
    Turn the power off when 
    using inside an airplane or 
    the hospital
    Turn the power off while inside the 
    airplane during take off or landing.
    Do not use wireless network functions 
    while in the air.
    Follow the instructions of the hospital 
    when using while  in a hospital.
    The electromagnetic waves emitted 
    by this camera may disrupt the 
    electronic systems of the airplane or 
    the instruments of the hospital. 
    If you are using wireless network 
    devices, remove them from the 
    camera before boarding an aircraft or 
    entering a hospital. 
    						
    							x
    Introduction
    Notices for Customers in 
    the U.S.A.
    IMPORTANT SAFETY 
    INSTRUCTIONS -
    SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
    DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK 
    OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, 
    CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE 
    INSTRUCTIONS
    For connection to a supply not in the 
    U.S.A., use an attachment plug 
    adapter of the proper configuration 
    for the power outlet if needed.
    The power supply unit is intended to 
    be correctly orientated in a vertical or 
    floor mount position.
    Federal Communications 
    Commission (FCC) Radio 
    Frequency Interference 
    Statement
    This equipment has been tested and 
    found to comply with the limits for a 
    Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 
    15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are 
    designed to provide reasonable 
    protection against harmful 
    interference in a residential 
    installation. This equipment 
    generates, uses, and can radiate radio 
    frequency energy and, if not installed 
    and used in accordance with the 
    instructions, may cause harmful 
    interference to radio 
    communications. However, there is 
    no guarantee that interference will  not occur in a particular installation. If 
    this equipment does cause harmful 
    interference to radio or television 
    reception, which can be determined 
    by turning the equipment off and on, 
    the user is encouraged to try to 
    correct the interference by one or 
    more of the following measures:
    •
    Reorient or relo cate the receiving 
    antenna.
    • Increase the separation between 
    the equipment and receiver.
    • Connect the equipment into an 
    outlet on a circuit different from 
    that to which the receiver is 
    connected.
    • Consult the dealer or an 
    experienced radio/TV technician 
    for help.
    CAUTIONS
    Modifications
    The FCC requires the user to be 
    notified that any changes or 
    modifications made to this device 
    that are not expressly approved by 
    Nikon Corporation may void the 
    user’s authority to operate the 
    equipment.
    Interface Cables
    Use the interface cables sold or 
    provided by Nikon for your 
    equipment. Using other interface 
    cables may exceed the limits of Class 
    B Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
    Notices 
    						
    							xi
    Introduction
    Notice for Customers in the State 
    of California
    WARNING
    Handling the cord on this product will 
    expose you to lead, a chemical known 
    to the State of California to cause birth 
    defects or other reproductive harm.  
    Wash hands after handling.
    Nikon Inc.,
    1300 Walt Whitman Road, 
    Melville, New York 11747-3064 
    USA
    Tel: 631-547-4200
    Notice for Customers in Canada
    CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 BNotices for Customers in Europe
    CAUTIONS
    RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS 
    REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT 
    TYPE.
    DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES 
    ACCORDING TO THE 
    INSTRUCTIONS.
    This symbol indicates that 
    electrical and electronic 
    equipment is to be 
    collected separately.
    The following apply only 
    to users in European 
    countries:
    •
    This product is designated for 
    separate collection at an 
    appropriate collection point. Do 
    not dispose of as household waste.
    • Separate collection and recycling 
    helps conserve natural resources 
    and prevent negative 
    consequences for human health 
    and the environment that might 
    result from incorrect disposal.
    • For more information, contact the 
    retailer or the local authorities in 
    charge of waste management.
    This symbol on the 
    battery indicates that the 
    battery is to be collected 
    separately.
    The following apply only 
    to users in European countries:
    • All batteries, whether marked with 
    this symbol or not, are designated 
    for separate collection at an 
    appropriate collection point. Do 
    not dispose of as household waste.
    • For more information, contact the 
    retailer or the local authorities in 
    charge of waste management. 
    						
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    Introduction
    Introduction ................................................................................................................  ii
    Read This First ............................................................................................................................  ii
    About This Manual .....................................................................................................................................  iii
    Information and Precautions .................................................................................................... ........... iv
    For Your Safety ................................................................................................................ ........  vii
    WARNINGS ....................................................................................................................... .............................  vii
    Notices ........................................................................................................................ ..................  x
    Parts of the Camera and Main Functions..........................................................  1
    The Camera Body ................................................................................................................ ......  1
    Principle Functions of the Controls ............................................................................................ ...... 3
    Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap ................................................................................. 6
    Switching Between the Monitor and Viewfinder ( x Button) ....................................... 7
    Using Menus (the  d Button) ............................................................................................  8
    The Monitor .................................................................................................................... ..........  10
    The Basics of Shooting and Playback ............................................................... 16
    Preparation 1 Insert the Battery ........................................................................................  16
    Preparation 2 Charge the Battery .....................................................................................  18
    Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card ................................................................................  20
    Internal Memory and Memory Cards............................................................................................  21
    Approved Memory Cards.......................................................................................................... ........... 21
    Step 1 Turn the Camera On .................................................................................................  22 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time ......................................................................  24
    Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode..........................................................................................  26 Available Shooting Modes ....................................................................................................... ...........  27
    Step 3 Frame a Picture ......................................................................................................... . 28
    Using the Zoom .........................................................................................................................................  29
    Step 4 Focus and Shoot ........................................................................................................   30
    Step 5 Play Back Images .......................................................................................................   32
    Step 6 Delete Images........................................................................................................... .. 33
    Shooting Features ................................................................................................... 35
    A (Auto) Mode ................................................................................................................... .... 35
    Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) ......................................................................  36 Tips and Notes ................................................................................................................. ........................... 37
    Table of Contents 
    						
    							xiii
    Introduction
    Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) .........................................  46
    j, k , l , m  Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) .........................................  48
    The Control Range of the Shutter Speed ................................................................................... 52
    M  (User Settings) Mode ........................................................................................................  5 3
    Saving Settings in M  Mode (Save User Settings)...................................................................  54
    Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector ..................................................  55 Using the Flash ................................................................................................................ ...........................  56
    Using the Self-timer ........................................................................................................... ...................... 59
    Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically (Smile Timer)......................................................... 60
    Using Focus Mode............................................................................................................... ..................... 61
    Taking Images with Manual Focus ................................................................................................ . 63
    Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ..................................................................  65
    Default Settings..........................................................................................................................................  66
    Functions That Can Be Set with the d  Button (Shooting Menu) ..................... 68
    Common Options ................................................................................................................. ....................  68
    For  j, k , l , m , M  Modes ..................................................................................................................  68
    Functions That Can Be Set with the Fn (Function) Button....................................... 71
    Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously ........................................................ 72
    Focusing ....................................................................................................................... ..............  76
    Using the Target Finding AF .................................................................................................... ..........  76
    Using Face Detection ........................................................................................................... ..................  77
    Using Skin Softening ........................................................................................................... .................... 78
    Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus ............................................................................................ . 78
    Focus Lock ..................................................................................................................... ................................  79
    Playback Features.................................................................................................... 80
    Playback Zoom .................................................................................................................. ...... 80
    Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display..............................................................................  81
    Functions That Can Be Set with the d  Button (Playback Menu) ......................  82
    Using the Screen for Selecting Images ....................................................................................... 84
    Recording and Playing Back Movies................................................................. 85
    Recording Movies ................................................................................................................... 85 Functions That Can Be Set with the  d Button (Movie Menu) ................................  89
    Playing Back Movies ............................................................................................................ .. 89
    General Camera Setup........................................................................................... 91
    Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Setup Menu) ............................ 91 
    						
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    Introduction
    Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer .............................. 93
    Connection Methods............................................................................................................. 93
    Using ViewNX 2 ................................................................................................................. ...... 95
    Installing ViewNX 2 ............................................................................................................ ......................  95
    Transferring Images to the Computer .........................................................................................  96
    Viewing Images ................................................................................................................. .........................  97
    Reference Section ..............................................................................................  E1
    Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playback) .....................................................   E2
    Shooting with Easy Panorama ....................................................................................................  E 2
    Viewing Images Captured with Easy Panorama ..............................................................   E4
    Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)................  E 5
    Viewing Images in a Sequence ..................................................................................................   E5
    Deleting Images in a Sequence .................................................................................................   E6
    Editing Still Images............................................................................................................  E7
    Before Editing Images .......................................................................................................... ............  E7
    k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast an d Saturation ............................................  E8
    I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast  ....................................................  E 8
    e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones ..............................................................................   E9
    p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects ................................................................   E10
    g Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image  .......................................................   E11
    a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy .......................................................................................   E12
    Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) .............................   E13
    Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)..............................................   E15
    Connecting the Camera to a Printer ....................................................................................   E15
    Printing Individual Images..................................................................................................... .....  E 16
    Printing Multiple Images ....................................................................................................... ......  E 18
    Editing Movies .................................................................................................................  E 20
    Extracting Only the Desired Portion of a Movie............................................................   E20
    Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Image ................................................................   E21
    The Shooting Menu ( j, k , l  or  m Mode) ...........................................................   E22
    Image Quality .................................................................................................................. ...................  E22
    Image Size..................................................................................................................... ........................  E23
    Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control)
     (Changing the Settings for Image Recording)..............................................................   E24
    Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom  Pi
    ctu r
     e Control)................................  E28
    White Balance (Adjusting Hue) ...............................................................................................   E29 
    						
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    Introduction
    Metering ................................................................................................................................................  E32
    Continuous Shooting ............................................................................................................ ........  E33
    ISO Sensitivity ................................................................................................................ .....................  E37
    Exposure Bracketing ............................................................................................................ ...........  E38
    AF Area Mode ................................................................................................................... ..................  E39
    Autofocus Mode ...............................................................................................................................   E42
    Flash Exp. Comp.  .............................................................................................................................   E42
    Noise Reduction Filter ......................................................................................................... ..........  E43
    Active D-Lighting  ............................................................................................................................   E43
    Multiple Exposure .............................................................................................................. ..............  E44
    Zoom Memory.................................................................................................................... ...............  E46
    Startup Zoom Position..................................................................................................................   E47
    M Exposure Preview  ............................................................................................................ ..........  E47
    The Playback Menu ........................................................................................................   E48
    a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) ................................................................  E 48
    b Slide Show ..................................................................................................................... ...............  E50
    d Protect............................................................................................................................................   E51
    f Rotate Image  .................................................................................................................. ............  E51
    E Voice Memo .................................................................................................................... ...............  E52
    h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)..........................   E53
    C Sequence Display Options .................................................................................................   E54
    x Choose Key Picture ............................................................................................................ .....  E 54
    The Movie Menu .............................................................................................................   E55
    Movie Options.................................................................................................................. ..................  E55
    Autofocus Mode ...............................................................................................................................   E58
    T h e S
    
    etup Menu ..............................................................................................................   E59
    Welcome Screen................................................................................................................. ..............  E59
    Time Zone and Date ............................................................................................................. .........  E60
    Monitor Settings ............................................................................................................... ................  E62
    Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Images) ......................................................   E64
    Vibration Reduction............................................................................................................ ............  E65
    Motion Detection............................................................................................................... ..............  E66
    AF Assist  ................................................................................................................................................   E66
    Digital Zoom ................................................................................................................... ....................  E67
    Sound Settings  ................................................................................................................ .................  E67
    Auto Off ....................................................................................................................... ...........................  E68
    Format Memory/Format Card..................................................................................................   E69
    Language .............................................................................................................................................   E69
    TV Settings .................................................................................................................... ........................  E70
    Charge by Computer ............................................................................................................. ........  E71 
    						
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    Introduction
    Toggle Av/Tv Selection ................................................................................................................  E72
    Reset File Numbering ...................................................................................................................   E72
    Blink Warning.................................................................................................................. ....................  E73
    Eye-Fi Upload.................................................................................................................. ....................  E74
    Peaking ...................................................................................................................................................   E75
    Reset All  ..................................................................................................................... ...........................  E75
    Firmware Version  .............................................................................................................. ..............  E75
    Error Messages .................................................................................................................  E 76
    File Names ..................................................................................................................... ....  E 80
    Optional Accessories .....................................................................................................   E81
    Technical Notes and Index...............................................................................   F1
    Caring for the Products.....................................................................................................   F2
    The Camera..................................................................................................................... .......................... F2
    The Battery ................................................................................................................................................  F3
    Charging AC Adapter ............................................................................................................ ............. F4
    Memory Cards ................................................................................................................... ...................... F5
    Caring for the Camera .......................................................................................................   F6
    Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................................  F6
    Storage ........................................................................................................................................................  F7
    Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ . F 8
    Specifications .....................................................................................................................  F 16
    Index ......................................................................................................................................   F22 
    						
    							1
    Parts of the Camera and Main Functions
    Parts of the Camera and Main 
    Functions
    The Camera Body
    14
    13 14 15
    109
    811 6
    7
    12
    3
    52
    Flash raised
    1
    Eyelet for camera strap....................... 6
    2Power switch/power-on lamp... 22
    3w (function) button.......................... 4
    4Mode dial ................................................ 26
    5Microphone (stereo)...................82, 85
    6Flash.............................................................. 56
    7m (flash pop-up) button................. 56
    8 USB/audio/video output 
    connector ............................................... 93
    9HDMI mini connector ( Type C).......93
    10Connector cover........................................93
    11Power connector cover (for 
    optional AC adapter)............ E
    81
    12 Shutter-release button.................3, 30
    13Zoom control ........................................29
    f: wide-angle ...........................29
    g : telephoto ..............................29
    h : thumbnail playback........81
    i : playback zoom ..................80
    j : help ...........................................37
    14 Self-timer lamp...................................... 59AF-assist illuminator ..........................91
    15
    Lens 
    						
    							2
    Parts of the Camera and Main Functions
    * Also referred to as the “multi selector“ in this manual.
    1
    7981213
    1011
    23465
    1415
    1 Speaker ..................................... 82, 89, 91
    2Diopter adjustment control ............7
    3Electronic viewfinder...........................7
    4x (monitor) button ..........................7
    5 b
     (e  movie-record) button
    ........................................................................ 85
    6 Command dial.................... 3, 5, 48, 50
    7Monitor........................................................ 10
    8Charge lamp............................................ 18Flash lamp ............................................... 57
    9
    c (playback) button ...................... 32
    10 d
     (menu) button.............................................. 8, 68, 82, 89, 91
    11 l (delete) button ...................... 33, 90
    12 k
     (apply selection) button
    ................................................................ 3, 5, 8
    13 Rotary multi selector
    (multi selector)*......................... 3, 4, 55
    14
    Tr ipod sock et
    15Battery-chamber/memory card 
    slot cover ......................................... 16, 20 
    						
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