Nikon Digital Camera 26438 User Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA  
Reference Manual  
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Introduction  
Read This First  
Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX L30 digital camera. Before using the camera,  
please read the information in “For Your Safety” (A viii-xi) 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 of your new camera.  
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Attaching the Camera Strap  
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About This Manual  
If you want to start using the camera right away, see “Preparing for Shooting” (A 6) and  
To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor, see  
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Other Information  
Symbols and Conventions  
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions  
are used in this manual:  
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Description  
This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before using  
the camera.  
B
C
This icon indicates notes and information that should be read before using the  
camera.  
These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information;  
E: “Reference Section”, F: “Technical Notes and Index.”  
A/E/F  
SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are referred to as “memory cards” in this manual.  
The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”  
The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of buttons or  
messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold.  
In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that  
monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.  
Illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from the actual product.  
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Information and Precautions  
Life-Long Learning  
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education,  
continually updated information is available online at the following sites:  
For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/  
For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/  
For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/  
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently  
asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional  
information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. Visit the site below for  
contact information:  
http://imaging.nikon.com/  
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories  
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic  
circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, AC adapters,  
and cables) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and  
proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.  
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY  
VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.  
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.  
Before Taking Important Pictures  
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.  
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About the Manuals  
No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,  
stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without  
Nikon’s prior written permission.  
Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in  
these manuals at any time and without prior notice.  
Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.  
While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and  
complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the  
Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).  
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.” The copying or reproduction of  
paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless the  
prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage  
stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.  
The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents  
stipulated by law is prohibited.  
Cautions on certain copies and reproductions  
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private  
companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except  
when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do  
not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and  
private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.  
Comply with copyright notices  
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings,  
woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international  
copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe  
copyright laws.  
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Disposing of Data Storage Devices  
Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or  
built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can  
sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software,  
potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is  
the user’s responsibility.  
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data  
using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images  
containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any  
pictures selected for the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting (A 24, E60) in  
the setup menu. Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically  
destroying data storage devices.  
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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.  
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon  
product, to prevent possible injury.  
WARNINGS  
Turn off in the event of  
malfunction  
Should you notice smoke or an  
the camera or AC adapter break open  
as the result of a fall or other accident,  
take the product to a Nikon-authorized  
service representative for inspection,  
after unplugging the product and/or  
removing the batteries.  
unusual smell coming from the  
camera or AC adapter, unplug the AC  
adapter and remove the batteries  
immediately, taking care to avoid  
burns. Continued operation could  
result in injury. After removing or  
disconnecting the power source, take  
the equipment to a Nikon-authorized  
service representative for inspection.  
Do not use the camera or AC  
adapter in the presence of  
flammable gas  
Do not use electronic equipment in  
the presence of flammable gas, as this  
could result in explosion or fire.  
Do not disassemble  
Handle the camera strap with  
care  
Never place the strap around the neck  
of an infant or child.  
Touching the internal parts of the  
camera or AC adapter could result in  
injury. Repairs should be performed  
only by qualified technicians. Should  
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Keep out of reach of children  
Particular care should be taken to  
prevent infants from putting the  
batteries or other small parts into their  
mouths.  
Observe caution when  
handling batteries  
Batteries may leak or explode if  
improperly handled. Observe the  
following precautions when handling  
batteries for use in this product:  
Do not remain in contact with  
the camera, battery charger,  
or AC adapter for extended  
periods while the devices are  
on or in use  
Before replacing the batteries, turn  
the product off. If you are using an  
AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.  
Use only the batteries approved for  
use in this product (A 6). Do not  
combine old and new batteries or  
batteries of different makes or types.  
If Nikon rechargeable Ni-MH  
batteries EN-MH2 (EN-MH2-B2 or  
EN-MH2-B4) are purchased  
separately, charge and use each of  
them as a set. Do not combine  
batteries from different pairs.  
The EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries  
are for use with Nikon digital  
cameras only, and are compatible  
with COOLPIX L30.  
Parts of the devices become hot.  
Leaving the devices in direct contact  
with the skin for extended periods may  
result in low-temperature burns.  
Do not leave the product  
where it will be exposed to  
extremely high temperatures,  
such as in an enclosed  
automobile or in direct  
sunlight  
Failure to observe this precaution  
could cause damage or fire.  
Insert batteries in the correct  
orientation.  
Do not short or disassemble  
batteries or attempt to remove or  
break battery insulation or casing.  
Do not expose batteries to flame or  
to excessive heat.  
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Do not immerse in or expose to  
water.  
Do not transport or store with metal  
objects such as necklaces or  
hairpins.  
Do not handle the power cable or  
go near the battery charger during  
lightning storms. Failure to observe  
this precaution could result in  
electric shock.  
Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug  
or bend the power cable, place it  
under heavy objects, or expose it to  
heat or flame. 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.  
Do not handle the plug or battery  
charger 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 result in overheating or  
fire.  
Batteries are prone to leakage when  
fully discharged. To avoid damage  
to the product, be sure to remove  
the batteries when no charge  
remains.  
Discontinue use immediately should  
you notice any change in the  
batteries, such as discoloration or  
deformation.  
If liquid from damaged batteries  
comes in contact with clothing or  
skin, rinse immediately with plenty  
of water.  
Observe the following  
precautions when handling  
the Battery Chargers  
(available separately)  
Keep dry. Failure to observe this  
precaution could result in fire or  
electric shock.  
Dust on or near the metal parts of  
the plug should be removed with a  
dry cloth. Continued use could  
result in fire.  
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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.  
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.  
Handle moving parts with care  
Be careful that your fingers or other  
objects are not pinched by the lens  
cover or other moving parts.  
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  
Observe caution when using  
the flash  
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.  
instruments of the hospital. If you are  
using an Eye-Fi card, remove it from  
the camera before boarding an aircraft  
or entering a hospital.  
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.  
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Notices  
Reorient or relocate 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/television  
technician for help.  
Notice for Customers in the  
U.S.A.  
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:  
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.  
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Interface Cables  
Notice for Customers in Europe  
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.  
This symbol indicates that  
electrical and electronic  
equipment is to be collected  
separately.  
The following apply only to  
users in European countries:  
Notice for customers in the State of  
California  
This product is designated for  
separate collection at an  
WARNING  
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  
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.,  
environment that might result from  
incorrect disposal.  
1300 Walt Whitman Road Melville,  
New York 11747-3064 USA  
Tel: 631-547-4200  
For more information, contact the  
retailer or the local authorities in  
charge of waste management.  
Notice for customers in Canada  
CAN ICES-3 B / NMB-3 B  
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This symbol on the batteries  
indicates that the batteries  
are 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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Table of Contents  
Connecting the Camera to a TV,  
Turn the Camera On and Set the Display  
Language, Date, and Time................................ 8  
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D-Lighting:  
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast... E26  
Glamour Retouch:  
Scene Mode  
(Shooting Suited to Scenes)..................... E4  
Smart Portrait Mode  
Enhancing Human Faces.......................... E27  
Small Picture:  
(Capturing Images of Smiling Faces).... E8  
Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi  
Selector.......................................................... E11  
Adjusting Brightness  
Reducing the Size of an Image............. E29  
Connecting the Camera to a TV  
(Viewing Images on a TV)........................ E31  
Connecting the Camera to a Printer  
(Direct Print)................................................. E32  
Options Available in the Shooting  
Menus............................................................. E42  
(Exposure Compensation)....................... E16  
Functions That Cannot Be Used  
Simultaneously........................................... E19  
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The Shooting Menu  
(for A (Auto) Mode)................................ E43  
Image Mode Settings  
Print Date  
(Image Size and Quality)........................... E43  
Print Order  
(Creating a DPOF Print Order)............... E51  
Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory  
and Memory Card) ....................................... E57  
(Imprinting Date and Time) .................... E65  
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Parts of the Camera  
The Camera Body  
1
2 3 4  
5
Lens cover closed  
10  
8
7
6
9
1
2
Shutter-release button.................................... 13  
5
6
7
8
Flash ........................................................... 19, E11  
Zoom control........................................................ 14  
f : wide-angle............................................... 14  
g : telephoto.................................................. 14  
h : thumbnail playback...........16, E24  
i : playback zoom......................16, E23  
j : help........................................................ E4  
Microphone................................................... E38  
Lens cover  
Lens  
Power connector cover (for connection  
with optional AC adapter).................... E80  
9
3
4
Power switch/power-on lamp......................8  
10 Eyelet for camera strap......................................iii  
Self-timer lamp.............................................E14  
AF-assist illuminator..................................E69  
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4
5
6
1
2
7
8
9
10  
11  
13 12  
14  
1
2
3
4
Monitor........................................................................3  
Speaker .............................................................E40  
Flash lamp.......................................................E13  
b (e movie-record) button.....22, E38  
8
9
k (apply selection) button..........................24  
d (menu) button ..........................................24  
10 l (delete) button...............................................17  
Battery-chamber/  
memory card slot cover.....................................6  
11  
A
(shooting mode) button  
5
...............................20, E3, E4, E8, E10  
c (playback) button....................................... 16  
Multi selector......................................................... 24  
12 USB/audio/video output connector.......26  
13 Connector cover..................................................26  
14 Tripod socket..................................................F17  
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The Monitor  
The information that is displayed changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of  
use.  
By default, information is displayed when the camera is first turned on and when you operate  
the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo info is set to Auto info in  
Monitor settings (A 24, E63) in the setup menu).  
Shooting Mode  
2
31  
30  
29  
5
1
3
4
6
10  
7
28  
10  
8
27  
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11  
12  
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25  
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9 9 9  
24  
14  
16  
+1.0  
23  
22  
15  
1 / 2 5 0  
F 3.2  
19  
18 17  
9 9  
99  
99  
9
9
9
21 20  
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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Shooting mode.................................................... 20  
Macro mode..........................................19, E15  
Zoom indicator....................................14, E15  
Focus indicator..................................................... 13  
Flash mode.............................................19, E11  
Eye-Fi communication indicator ......E73  
Battery level indicator...................................... 10  
Electronic VR icon.......................................E66  
Print date .........................................................E65  
17 Internal memory indicator............................10  
18 Aperture value......................................................14  
19 Shutter speed........................................................14  
20 Focus area................................................................13  
Focus area (face detection,  
21  
pet detection) ........................... 13, E7, E8  
22 ISO sensitivity..................................................F12  
23 Exposure compensation value... 19, E16  
24 Color options................................................ E48  
25 Skin softening............................................... E49  
26 White balance mode............................... E45  
10 Motion detection icon ............................E68  
11 “Date not set” indicator......................8, E61  
12 Travel destination icon............................E61  
13 Movie options...............................................E58  
Continuous shooting mode  
27  
................................................................. E7, E47  
28 Blink proof icon ........................................... E50  
29 Self-timer indicator ........................... 19, E14  
30 Smile timer..................................................... E49  
31 Pet portrait auto release ...........................E7  
Movie recording time remaining  
14  
........................................................................22, E38  
15 Image mode..................................................E43  
Number of exposures remaining  
16  
(still images)........................................................... 10  
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Playback Mode  
1
2
1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 2 : 0 0  
9 9 9 9 . J P G  
3
7
16  
15  
4
5
6
14  
13  
8
9
9 9 9 / 9 9 9  
9 9 9 / 9 9 9  
9 9 9 9 / 9 9 9 9  
1 m 0 s  
1 m 0 s  
12 11  
10  
a
b
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Shooting date and time....................................8  
(a) Current image number/  
total number of images  
(b) Movie length  
10  
Battery level indicator...................................... 10  
Protect icon....................................................E54  
Eye-Fi communication indicator ......E73  
Small picture icon ......................................E29  
Crop icon........................................E23, E30  
Print order icon............................................E51  
Image mode..................................................E43  
Movie options.......................................22, E58  
11 Internal memory indicator...............................7  
12 Movie playback guide..................... 22, E40  
13 Volume indicator........................................ E40  
14 D-Lighting icon ........................................... E26  
15 Glamour retouch icon............................. E27  
16 File number and type.............................. E79  
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Preparing for Shooting  
Insert the Batteries and Memory Card  
1
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot  
cover.  
3
2
Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from  
falling out.  
1
2
Insert the batteries and memory  
card.  
Confirm that the positive (+) and  
negative (–) battery terminals are  
oriented correctly and insert the batteries.  
Confirm the correct orientation and slide  
the memory card in until it clicks into  
place.  
B Be Careful to Insert the Memory  
Card in Correct Direction  
Memory card slot  
Inserting the memory card upside down  
or backwards could damage the camera  
and the memory card.  
3
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot  
cover.  
1
2
Applicable Batteries  
Two LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (included batteries)  
Two FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries  
Two EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries  
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B Notes About the Batteries  
Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.  
Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:  
Batteries with peeling  
Batteries with insulation that  
does not cover the area around  
the negative terminal  
Batteries with a flat  
negative terminal  
B Formatting Memory Cards  
The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, make  
sure to format it with this camera. Insert the card into the camera, press the d button, and select  
Format card (A 24, E71) in the setup menu.  
Removing the Batteries or Memory Card  
Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the  
monitor have turned off, and then open the battery-chamber/  
memory card slot cover.  
1 2  
Gently push the memory card into the camera (1) to partially eject  
the card (2).  
B High Temperature Caution  
The camera, batteries, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera.  
Internal Memory and Memory Cards  
Camera data, including images and movies, can be saved either in the camera’s internal  
memory or on a memory card. To use the camera’s internal memory, first remove the memory  
card.  
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Turn the Camera On and Set the Display Language,  
Date, and Time  
When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date  
and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed.  
If you exit without setting the date and time, O will flash when the shooting screen is  
displayed.  
1
Press the power switch to turn on the camera.  
The monitor turns on when the camera is turned on.  
To turn the camera off, press the power switch again.  
Language  
2
3
Use the multi selector HI to select  
the desired language and press the  
k button.  
Cancel  
Time zone and date  
Use HI to select Yes and press the k  
button.  
Choose time zone and  
set date and time?  
Yes  
No  
Cancel  
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Use JK to select your home time  
zone and press the k button.  
London, Casablanca  
Press H to turn on daylight saving time  
(W is displayed above the map).  
Press I to turn it off.  
Back  
5
6
Use HI to select the date format and press the k button.  
Date and time  
Set the date and time, and press the  
k button.  
D
01  
M
Y
Use JK to select a field and then use HI to set the date  
and time.  
01  
2014  
00  
00  
Select the minute field and press the k button to confirm  
the setting.  
Edit  
7
8
When the confirmation screen is displayed, use HI to select Yes and  
press the k button.  
Press the A (shooting mode) button.  
Press this button in  
shooting mode for  
shooting-mode  
selection menu  
.
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Use HI to select Easy auto mode and press  
the k button.  
Easy auto mode  
Battery level indicator  
The camera enters the shooting mode and  
you can take images in Easy auto mode.  
While shooting, you can check the battery  
level indicator and the number of exposures  
remaining.  
Shooting  
mode icon  
5 m 0 s  
1 4 0 0  
-
Battery level indicator  
b: The battery level is high.  
B: The battery level is low. Prepare to  
replace the batteries.  
Shooting screen  
-
Number of exposures remaining  
The number of images that can be taken is  
displayed. C is displayed when no memory  
card is inserted in the camera, and images  
are saved in the internal memory.  
Number of exposures  
remaining  
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C The Auto Off Function  
If you do not operate the camera for about 30 seconds, the monitor turns off, the camera enters  
standby mode, and the power-on lamp flashes. The camera turns off after about three minutes in  
standby mode.  
The amount of time until the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the Auto off  
setting (A 24, E70) in the setup menu.  
While the camera is in standby mode, the monitor turns back on if you perform any of the  
following operations:  
Press the power switch, shutter-release button, A (shooting mode) button, c (playback)  
button, or b (e movie-record) button  
C Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting  
You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date settings in the  
z setup menu (A 24).  
You can enable or disable daylight saving time in the z setup menu by selecting Time zone and  
date followed by Time zone. Press the multi selector K and then H to enable daylight saving  
time and move the clock forward one hour, or I to disable daylight saving time and move the  
clock back one hour.  
C The Clock Battery  
The camera’s clock is powered by a built-in backup battery. The backup battery is charged when  
the main batteries are inserted into the camera or when the camera is connected to an optional  
AC adapter, and it can run the clock for several days after about ten hours of charging.  
If the camera’s backup battery becomes exhausted, the date and time setting screen is displayed  
when the camera is turned on. Set the date and time again. See step 3 (A 8) of “Turn the Camera  
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Using the Camera  
Shooting with Easy Auto Mode  
1
Hold the camera steady.  
Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash,  
AF-assist illuminator, microphone, and speaker.  
When taking pictures in the “tall” (portrait) orientation,  
make sure the flash is above the lens.  
Zoom out  
2
Frame the picture.  
Zoom in  
Move the zoom control to change the zoom position  
When the camera automatically determines the scene  
mode, the shooting mode icon changes.  
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4
Press the shutter-release button halfway  
When the subject is in focus, the focus area glows green.  
Multiple focus areas can glow green.  
When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses on  
the subject in the center of the frame and the focus area is  
not displayed. When the camera has focused, the focus  
indicator (A 3) glows green.  
If the focus area or focus indicator flashes, the camera is  
unable to focus. Modify the composition and try pressing  
the shutter-release button halfway again.  
1 / 2 5 0  
F 3.2  
Focus area  
Without lifting your finger, press the shutter-  
release button the rest of the way down  
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Using the Zoom  
When you move the zoom control, the zoom lens position  
changes.  
Zoom out  
Zoom in  
To zoom in closer to the subject: Move toward g  
(telephoto)  
To zoom out and view a larger area: Move toward f  
(wide-angle)  
When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves to the  
maximum wide-angle position.  
A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor  
when the zoom control is moved.  
Digital zoom, which allows you to further magnify the  
subject up to approximately 4× the maximum optical  
zoom ratio, can be activated by moving and holding the  
zoom control toward g when the camera is zoomed in to  
the maximum optical zoom position.  
Optical Digital  
zoom zoom  
C Digital Zoom and Interpolation  
While using digital zoom, the image quality decreases due to  
interpolation when the zoom is increased beyond the V position.  
The Shutter-release Button  
To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value),  
press the shutter-release button lightly (halfway) until you feel a  
slight resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the  
shutter-release button is pressed halfway.  
Press halfway  
Press the shutter-release button all the way to release the shutter  
and take an image.  
Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this  
may result in camera shake and blurred images. Press the button  
gently.  
Press all the way  
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B Notes About Easy Auto Mode  
Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. In this  
case, select another shooting mode (E4, E8, E10).  
When the digital zoom is in effect, the scene mode changes to U.  
B Notes About Saving Images and Recording Movies  
The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum  
movie length flashes while images are being saved or while a movie is being recorded. Do not open  
the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the batteries or memory card while  
an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the  
memory card.  
C When Using a Tripod  
We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations.  
When shooting in dim lighting  
When shooting with the flash mode (E12) set to W (off)  
When using the telephoto setting  
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Play Back Images  
1
Press the c (playback) button to enter  
playback mode.  
If you press and hold down the c (playback) button while  
the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback  
mode.  
2
Use the multi selector HIJK to select an  
image to display.  
1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 5 : 3 0  
0 0 0 4 . J P G  
To return to shooting mode, press the A button or  
shutter-release button.  
4 /  
4
Full-frame Playback  
Move the zoom control toward g (i) in  
full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the  
image (E23).  
3 . 0  
Move the zoom control toward f (h) in  
full-frame playback mode to display a list of  
images called “thumbnails” (E24).  
1 /  
2 0  
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Delete Images  
1
Press the l (delete) button to delete the  
image currently displayed in the monitor.  
2
3
Use the multi selector HI to select Current  
image and press the k button.  
Delete  
Current image: The image currently displayed is deleted.  
Erase selected images: Multiple images that you select  
are deleted (A 18).  
Current image  
Erase selected images  
All images  
All images: All images are deleted.  
To exit without deleting, press the d button.  
Select Yes and press the k button.  
Deleted images cannot be recovered.  
Erase  
1
image?  
Yes  
No  
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Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen  
Erase selected images  
1
Use the multi selector JK to select an image  
to be deleted, and then use H to display c.  
To undo the selection, press I to remove c.  
Move the zoom control (A 1) toward g (i) to switch to  
full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail  
playback.  
Back  
ON/OFF  
2
Add c to all images that you want to delete and then press the  
k button to confirm the selection.  
A confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the instructions displayed in the monitor.  
C Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode  
When using shooting mode, press the l button to delete the last image that was saved.  
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Using the Flash and Self-timer  
You can use the multi selector to set frequently used functions such as the flash and self-timer.  
You can set the following functions using HIJK in the shooting screen.  
Flash mode  
Self-timer  
Exposure compensation  
Macro mode  
X Flash mode (E11)  
You can select the flash mode to match the shooting conditions.  
n Self-timer (E14)  
If you select ON, the camera releases the shutter 10 seconds after you press the shutter-  
release button.  
p Macro mode (E15)  
Use macro mode when taking close-up images.  
o Exposure compensation (E16)  
You can adjust overall image brightness.  
The functions that are available vary with the shooting mode.  
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Shooting Features  
Changing the Shooting Mode  
The following shooting modes are available.  
G Easy auto mode (E3)  
The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame an image,  
making it even easier to take images using settings that suit the scene.  
b Scene mode (E4)  
Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select.  
F Smart portrait (E8)  
When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically without  
pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer).  
You can also use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones of human faces.  
A Auto mode (E10)  
Used for general shooting.  
Settings can be adjusted to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to  
capture.  
1
Press the A (shooting mode) button in the  
shooting screen.  
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Use the multi selector HI to select a  
shooting mode and press the k button.  
Easy auto mode  
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Recording and Playing Back Movies  
1
Display the shooting screen.  
Check the remaining amount of movie recording time.  
5 m 0 s  
1 4 0 0  
Movie recording time  
remaining  
2
3
Press the b (e movie-record) button to start  
movie recording.  
2 m 3 0 s  
Press the b (e movie-record) button again to stop recording.  
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Select a movie in full-frame playback mode  
and press the k button.  
1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 5 : 3 0  
0 0 1 0 . AV I  
Movies are indicated by the movie options icon.  
See “Recording Movies” (E38) for more information.  
See “Playing Back Movies” (E40) for more information.  
1 0 s  
Movie options  
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Using the Menus  
Use the multi selector and k button to navigate the menus.  
The following menus are available.  
A Shooting menu (E42)  
Available by pressing the d button in the shooting screen.  
Allows you to change image size and quality, continuous shooting settings, etc.  
G Playback menu (E51)  
Available by pressing the d button when viewing images in full-frame playback mode  
or thumbnail playback mode. Allows you to edit images, play slide shows, etc.  
D Movie menu (E58)  
Available by pressing the d button in the shooting screen.  
Allows you to change movie recording settings.  
z Setup menu (E60)  
Allows you to adjust basic camera functions such as date and time, display language, etc.  
1
Press the d (menu) button.  
2
Press the multi selector J.  
The menu is displayed.  
The current menu icon is displayed in yellow.  
Shooting menu  
Image mode  
White balance  
Continuous  
Color options  
Menu icons  
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5
Use HI to select the desired  
menu icon.  
4
6
Press the k button.  
The menu options become selectable.  
The menu is changed.  
Set up  
Welcome screen  
Welcome screen  
Time zone and date  
Monitor settings  
Print date  
Time zone and date  
Monitor settings  
Print date  
Electronic VR  
Motion detection  
AF assist  
Electronic VR  
Motion detection  
AF assist  
Use HI to select a menu  
option, and then press the  
k button.  
Use HI to select the setting,  
and then press the k button.  
The setting you selected is applied.  
When you are finished using the menu,  
press the d button.  
The settings for the option you selected  
are displayed.  
Print date  
Print date  
Date  
Date  
Date and time  
Off  
Date and time  
Off  
Certain menu options cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the state  
of the camera.  
When a menu is displayed, you can switch to shooting mode by pressing the shutter-  
release button, A (shooting mode) button, or b (e movie-record) button.  
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Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer  
Connection Methods  
You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV,  
computer, or printer.  
USB/audio/video output connector  
Insert the plug straight.  
Open the connector cover.  
Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level  
is sufficient and turn the camera off. Before disconnecting, make sure to turn the camera  
off.  
If the AC Adapter EH-65A (available separately) is used, this camera can be powered from  
an electrical outlet. Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter as it may cause the  
camera to heat up or malfunction.  
For information about the connection methods and subsequent operations, refer to the  
documentation included with the device in addition to this document.  
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Viewing images on a TV  
Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV.  
Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs of the Audio Video  
Cable EG-CP14 to the TV’s input jacks.  
Viewing and organizing images on a computer  
You can transfer images to a computer to perform simple retouching and  
manage image data.  
Connection method: Connect the camera to the computer’s USB port with  
the USB Cable UC-E16.  
Before connecting to a computer, install ViewNX 2 on the computer  
Printing images without using a computer  
If you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print  
images without using a computer.  
Connection method: Connect the camera directly to the printer’s USB port  
with the USB Cable UC-E16.  
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Using ViewNX 2  
Install ViewNX 2 to upload, view, edit, and share photos and movies.  
Installing ViewNX 2  
An Internet connection is required.  
For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region.  
1
Download the ViewNX 2 installer.  
Start the computer and download the installer from:  
http://nikonimglib.com/nvnx/  
2
3
4
Double-click the downloaded file.  
Follow the on-screen instructions.  
Exit the installer.  
Click Yes (Windows) or OK (Mac).  
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Transferring Images to the Computer  
1
Choose how images will be copied to the computer.  
Choose one of the following methods:  
SD card slot: If your computer is equipped with an SD card slot, the card can be inserted  
directly in the slot.  
SD card reader: Connect a card reader (available separately from third-party suppliers) to  
the computer and insert the memory card.  
Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted  
in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable. Turn the camera  
on.  
C Transferring Images Saved in the Internal Memory to the Computer  
Perform one of the methods listed below.  
Using Copy (A 24, E57) in the playback menu, copy the images saved in the internal  
memory to the memory card, and then transfer the images saved in the memory card to the  
computer.  
Connect the camera to the computer without inserting a memory card into the camera.  
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If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2.  
When using Windows 7  
If the dialog shown at right is displayed, follow  
the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2.  
1
Under Import pictures and videos, click  
Change program. A program selection  
dialog will be displayed; select Import File  
using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK.  
Double-click Import File.  
2
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.  
B Connecting the USB Cable  
The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub.  
2
Transfer images to the computer.  
Click Start Transfer.  
Start Transfer  
At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer.  
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Terminate the connection.  
If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer  
operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card, and then  
remove the card from the card reader or card slot. If the camera is connected to the  
computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.  
Viewing Images  
Start ViewNX 2.  
Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is  
complete.  
Consult online help for more information on  
using ViewNX 2.  
C Starting ViewNX 2 Manually  
Windows: Double-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut on the desktop.  
Mac: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock.  
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Reference Section  
The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera.  
Shooting  
G (Easy Auto) Mode.................................................................................... E3  
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) ............................................ E4  
A (Auto) Mode...........................................................................................E10  
Focusing .........................................................................................................E20  
Playback  
Playback Zoom.............................................................................................E23  
Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display ...............................................E24  
Editing Still Images .....................................................................................E25  
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Movies  
Recording Movies........................................................................................E38  
Playing Back Movies ...................................................................................E40  
Menu  
Options Available in the Shooting Menus .........................................E42  
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode).........................................E43  
The Smart Portrait Menu...........................................................................E49  
The Playback Menu.....................................................................................E51  
The Movie Menu ..........................................................................................E58  
The Setup Menu...........................................................................................E60  
Additional Information  
Error Messages .............................................................................................E76  
File Names......................................................................................................E79  
Optional Accessories..................................................................................E80  
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G (Easy Auto) Mode  
The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame an image,  
making it even easier to take images using settings that suit the scene.  
Enter shooting mode  
M
A
(shooting mode) button  
M
G
(easy auto) mode M k button  
When the camera selects a scene mode, the shooting mode icon displayed in the shooting  
screen changes to that for the scene mode currently enabled.  
e
f
h
g
i
j
U
Portrait  
Landscape  
Night portrait  
Night landscape  
Close-up  
Backlighting  
Other scenes  
Functions Available in G (Easy Auto) Mode  
Flash mode (E11)  
Self-timer (E14)  
Exposure compensation (E16)  
Easy auto mode menu (E42)  
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Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)  
When a scene is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene.  
Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*)  
M K M HIJK M select a scene M k button  
*
The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.  
2
1
3
b
f
i
l
O
Portrait  
(default setting)  
c
Landscape  
1
d
z
k
n
Sports  
e
Night portrait  
1
1
1, 3  
Party/indoor  
Z Beach  
Snow  
h Sunset  
2, 3  
2, 3  
2, 3  
1
1
Dusk/dawn  
j
m
Night landscape  
Close-up  
u
Food  
1
1
1
Museum  
Fireworks show  
Black and white copy  
o
Backlighting  
Pet portrait  
1
2
3
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.  
The camera focuses at infinity.  
Use of a tripod is recommended, because the shutter speed is slow.  
To View a Description (Help Display) of Each Scene  
Select a scene and move the zoom control (A 1) toward  
g (j) to view a description of that scene. To return to the  
original screen, move the zoom control toward g (j) again.  
Landscape  
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Tips and Notes  
d Sports  
While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera shoots up to about 6  
images continuously at a rate of about 1.1 fps (when Image mode is set to x 5152×3864).  
The frame rate for continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode  
setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.  
Focus, exposure, and hue are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series.  
e Night portrait  
The flash always fires.  
f Party/indoor  
To avoid the effects of camera shake, hold the camera steady.  
k Close-up  
Macro mode (E15) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at  
which it can focus.  
u Food  
Macro mode (E15) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at  
which it can focus.  
You can adjust hue by using the multi selector HI. The hue  
setting is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is  
turned off.  
5 m 0 s  
1 4 0 0  
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l Museum  
The camera captures a series of up to ten images while the shutter-release button is held all the  
way down, and the sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved (BSS (Best  
Shot Selector)).  
The flash does not fire.  
m Fireworks show  
The shutter speed is fixed at about four seconds.  
n Black and white copy  
Use together with macro mode (E15) when shooting subjects that are close to the camera.  
o Backlighting  
The flash always fires.  
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O Pet portrait  
When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and focuses on it.  
By default, the shutter is automatically released when the camera detects a dog or cat face (pet  
portrait auto release).  
From the screen displayed after O Pet portrait is selected, select Single or Continuous.  
-
-
Single: Whenever the camera detects a dog or cat face, it captures one image.  
Continuous: Whenever the camera detects a dog or cat face, it captures three images  
continuously.  
B Pet Portrait Auto Release  
Press the multi selector J (n) to change the Pet portrait auto release settings.  
- Y: The shutter is automatically released when the camera detects a dog or cat face.  
- k: The camera does not release the shutter automatically, even if a dog or cat face is  
detected. Press the shutter-release button. The camera also detects human faces when k is  
selected.  
Pet portrait auto release is set to k after five bursts have been taken.  
Shooting is also possible by pressing the shutter-release button, regardless of the Pet portrait  
auto release setting. When Continuous is selected, you can take images continuously while  
holding down the shutter-release button all the way.  
B Focus Area  
When the camera detects a face, the face is displayed inside a  
yellow border. When the camera acquires focus on a face  
displayed inside a double border (focus area), the double border  
turns green. If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the  
subject in the center of the frame.  
5 m 0 s  
In some shooting conditions, the pet face may not be detected  
and other subjects may be displayed inside a border.  
1 4 0 0  
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Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces)  
When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically without  
pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer (E49)). You can use the skin softening  
option to smooth the skin tones of human faces.  
Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button  
1
2
Frame the picture.  
Point the camera at a human face.  
Without pressing the shutter-release button, wait for the subject to  
smile.  
If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, the shutter is  
automatically released.  
Whenever the camera detects a smiling face, it automatically releases the shutter.  
3
End automatic shooting.  
Perform one of the operations listed below to end shooting.  
-
-
Set Smile timer to Off.  
Press the A button and select a different shooting mode.  
B Notes About Smart Portrait Mode  
Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles  
(E20). The shutter-release button can also be used for shooting.  
C When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes  
When using smile timer, the self-timer lamp flashes when the camera detects a face and flashes  
quickly immediately after the shutter is released.  
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Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode  
Flash mode (E11)  
Self-timer (E14)  
Exposure compensation (E16)  
Smart portrait menu (E42)  
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A (Auto) Mode  
Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted to suit the shooting conditions and the  
type of shot you want to capture.  
Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button  
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.  
Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode  
Flash mode (E11)  
Self-timer (E14)  
Macro mode (E15)  
Exposure compensation (E16)  
Shooting menu (E42)  
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Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector  
The functions that are available vary with the shooting mode (E17).  
Using the Flash  
When using A (auto) mode and other shooting modes, you can select the flash mode to  
match the shooting conditions.  
1
2
Press the multi selector H (X).  
Select the desired flash mode (E12) and  
press the k button.  
Auto  
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within  
a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.  
E11  
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Available Flash Modes  
Auto  
U
The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting.  
The flash mode icon on the shooting screen is displayed only immediately after the  
setting is made.  
Auto with red-eye reduction  
V
W
Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash (E13).  
Off  
The flash does not fire.  
We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark  
surroundings.  
Fill flash  
X
The flash fires whenever an image is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit  
subjects.  
Slow sync  
Y
Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery. The flash fires  
when necessary to illuminate the main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture  
background at night or under dim lighting.  
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C The Flash Lamp  
The status of the flash can be confirmed by pressing the shutter-  
release button halfway.  
On: The flash fires when you press the shutter-release button all the  
way down.  
Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot shoot images.  
Off: The flash does not fire when an image is taken.  
If the battery level is low, the monitor turns off while the flash is charging.  
C The Flash Mode Setting  
The setting may not be available with some shooting modes (E17).  
The setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is  
turned off.  
C Red-eye Reduction  
If the camera detects red eye while saving an image, the affected area is processed to reduce red-  
eye before the image is saved.  
Note the following when shooting:  
More time than usual is required to save images.  
Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in all situations.  
In some cases, red-eye reduction may be applied to areas of an image unnecessarily. In these  
cases, select another flash mode and take the image again.  
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Using the Self-timer  
The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter about ten seconds after  
you press the shutter-release button.  
1
2
Press the multi selector J (n).  
Select ON and press the k button.  
Self-timer  
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within  
a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.  
When the shooting mode is Pet portrait scene mode, Y  
(pet portrait auto release) is displayed (E7). The self-timer  
cannot be used.  
3
4
Frame the picture and press the shutter-  
release button halfway.  
Focus and exposure are set.  
Press the shutter-release button the  
rest of the way down.  
9
Countdown starts. The self-timer lamp flashes  
and then glows steadily about one second  
before the shutter is released.  
When the shutter is released, the self-timer is set  
to OFF.  
To stop the countdown, press the shutter-  
release button again.  
1 / 2 5 0  
F 3.2  
C The Self-timer Setting  
The setting may not be available with some shooting modes (E17).  
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Using Macro Mode  
Use macro mode when taking close-up images.  
1
2
Press the multi selector I (p).  
Select ON and press the k button.  
Macro mode  
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within  
a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.  
3
Move the zoom control to set the zoom ratio  
to a position where F and the zoom indicator  
glow green.  
When the zoom ratio is set to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green, the  
camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 30 cm (1 ft) from the lens.  
When the zoom is at the position where G is displayed, the camera can focus on subjects  
as close as approximately 10 cm (4 in.) from the lens.  
B Notes About Using the Flash  
The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.).  
C The Macro Mode Setting  
The setting may not be available with some shooting modes (E17).  
The setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is  
turned off.  
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Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)  
You can adjust overall image brightness.  
1
2
Press the multi selector K (o).  
Select a compensation value and press the  
k button.  
Exposure compensation  
+ 2 . 0  
+ 0 . 3  
To brighten the image, set a positive (+) value.  
To darken the image, set a negative (–) value.  
The compensation value is applied, even without pressing  
the k button.  
- 2 . 0  
C Exposure Compensation Value  
The setting may not be available with some shooting modes (E17).  
The setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camera is  
turned off.  
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Default Settings  
Default settings for each shooting mode are described below.  
Exposure  
compensation  
(E16)  
Flash  
(E11)  
Self-timer  
(E14)  
Macro  
(E15)  
1
2
G (easy auto)  
U
Off  
Off  
0.0  
Scene  
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
b
c
d
e
f
Z
z
(portrait)  
V
Off  
Off  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
Off  
3
(landscape)  
(sports)  
W
3
3
W
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
4
5
(night portrait)  
(party/indoor)  
(beach)  
V
V
U
(snow)  
U
3
h (sunset)  
W
3
i
j
k
u
(dusk/dawn)  
W
3
(night landscape)  
(close-up)  
W
W
3
(food)  
W
3
l
m
n
o
O
(museum)  
W
3
3
8
3
3
3
3
(fireworks show)  
W
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
0.0  
(
black and white copy  
)
W
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
0.0  
3
(backlighting)  
(pet portrait)  
X
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
3
6
W
Y
Off  
Off  
7
F (smart portrait)  
U
U
A (auto)  
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1
2
The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected. W (off)  
can be selected manually.  
The setting cannot be changed. Automatically changes to macro mode when the camera selects  
Close-up.  
3
4
The setting cannot be changed.  
The setting cannot be changed. The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync and red-  
eye reduction.  
5
6
7
8
Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode may be used.  
Self-timer cannot be used. Pet portrait auto release can be turned on or off (E7).  
Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On.  
Can be set when Smile timer is set to Off.  
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Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously  
Some functions cannot be used with other menu options.  
Restricted function  
Option  
Description  
When a setting other than Single is selected, the  
flash cannot be used.  
Continuous (E47)  
Flash mode  
When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be  
Blink proof (E50)  
Smile timer (E49)  
Continuous (E47)  
used.  
When Smile timer is selected, the self-timer  
cannot be used.  
Self-timer  
When Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital zoom  
cannot be used.  
Digital zoom  
When Multi-shot 16 is selected, the Image mode  
setting is fixed at L (image size: 2560 × 1920  
pixels).  
Image mode  
Continuous (E47)  
When Black-and-white, Sepia, or Cyanotype is  
White balance  
Color options (E48) selected, the White balance setting is fixed at  
Auto.  
When the self-timer is used, the setting changes to  
Single.  
Continuous  
Self-timer (E14)  
When a setting other than Single is selected,  
Continuous (E47)  
Electronic VR  
Electronic VR is disabled.  
Flash mode (E11)  
When the flash fires, Motion detection is disabled.  
Motion detection  
Shutter sound  
When Multi-shot 16 is selected, Motion  
Continuous (E47)  
detection is disabled.  
When a setting other than Single is selected, the  
shutter sound is disabled.  
Continuous (E47)  
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Focusing  
The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode.  
Using Face Detection  
In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face  
detection to automatically focus on human faces.  
Portrait or Night portrait in G (easy auto) mode (E3)  
Portrait or Night portrait in scene mode (E4)  
Smart portrait mode (E8)  
5 m 0 s  
1 4 0 0  
If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is  
displayed around the face that the camera focuses on, and  
single borders are displayed around the other faces.  
If no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera  
focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.  
B Notes About Face Detection  
The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including the direction in  
which the faces are looking.  
The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations:  
- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed  
- When faces take up too much or too little of the frame  
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Using Skin Softening  
When the shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes listed below, the camera  
detects human faces and processes the image to soften facial skin tones (up to three faces).  
Smart portrait mode (E8)  
Portrait or Night portrait in G (easy auto) mode (E3)  
Portrait or Night portrait in scene mode (E4)  
B Notes About Skin Softening  
It may take more time than usual to save images after shooting.  
Under some shooting conditions, the desired skin softening results may not be achieved, and skin  
softening may be applied to areas of the image where there are no faces.  
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus  
The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the  
subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator glows  
green:  
Subject is very dark  
Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun behind the  
subject makes that subject appear very dark)  
No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. a portrait subject wearing a white  
shirt is standing in front of a white wall)  
Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside a cage)  
Subjects with repeating patterns (window blinds, buildings with multiple rows of similarly  
shaped windows, etc.)  
Subject is moving rapidly  
In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus  
several times, or focus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as  
the actual desired subject, and use focus lock (E22).  
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Focus Lock  
Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that  
contains the desired subject.  
1
2
Select A (auto) mode (E10).  
Position the subject in the center of  
the frame and press the shutter-  
release button halfway.  
Confirm that the focus area glows green.  
Focus and exposure are locked.  
1 / 2 5 0  
F 3.2  
3
4
Without lifting your finger, recompose the  
picture.  
Make sure to maintain the same distance between the  
camera and the subject.  
1
/
2
5
0
F
33.2  
Press the shutter-release button the rest of  
the way down to take the picture.  
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Playback Zoom  
Moving the zoom control toward g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 16) zooms in on the  
image.  
g
(i)  
1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 5 : 3 0  
0 0 0 4 . J P G  
f
(h)  
4 /  
4
3 . 0  
Image is displayed full-frame.  
Image is zoomed in.  
You can change the zoom ratio by moving the zoom control toward f (h) or g (i).  
To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector HIJK.  
If you are viewing an image that was captured using face detection or pet detection, the  
camera zooms in on the face detected at the time of shooting (except when viewing an  
image captured in a series). To zoom in on an area of the image where there are no faces,  
adjust the magnification rate and then press HIJK.  
When a zoomed image is displayed, press the k button to return to full-frame playback  
mode.  
C Cropping Images  
When a zoomed image is displayed, you can press the d button to crop the image to include  
only the visible portion and save it as a separate file (E30).  
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Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display  
Moving the zoom control toward f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 16) displays  
images as thumbnails.  
f
(h)  
f
(h)  
1 /  
2 0  
1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 5 : 3 0  
0 0 0 1 . J P G  
2 0 1 4 0 5  
Su  
M
Tu  
W
Th  
1
F
2
Sa  
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
1112 13 14 15 16 17  
18 19 20 21 22 23 24  
25 26 27 28 29 30 31  
3
g
g
1 /  
2 0  
(i)  
(i)  
Full-frame Playback  
Thumbnail Playback  
Calendar Display  
You can change the number of thumbnails displayed by moving the zoom control toward  
f (h) or g (i).  
While using thumbnail playback mode, press the multi selector HIJK to select an  
image and then press the k button to display that image full-frame.  
While using calendar display mode, press HIJK to select a date and then press the  
k button to display the images captured on that day.  
B Notes About Calendar Display  
Images captured when the camera’s date is not set are treated as images captured on January 1,  
2014.  
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Editing Still Images  
Before Editing Images  
You can easily edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate files.  
Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original.  
C Restrictions on Image Editing  
When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function, check the following  
restrictions.  
Editing function used  
D-Lighting  
Editing functions to use  
The glamour retouch, small picture, or crop function can be used.  
The D-Lighting, small picture, or crop function can be used.  
Glamour retouch  
Another editing function cannot be used. When using in  
combination with other editing functions, use the small picture or  
crop function after the other editing functions have been applied.  
Small picture  
Crop  
Copies created with editing functions cannot be further edited with the same function used to  
create them.  
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D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast  
Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M D-Lighting M  
k button  
D-Lighting  
Use the multi selector HI to select OK and press  
the k button.  
The edited version is displayed on the right.  
To exit without saving the copy, select Cancel and press the  
k button.  
OK  
Cancel  
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Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces  
Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M  
Glamour retouch M k button  
1
2
Use the multi selector HIJK to select the  
face that you want to retouch and press the  
k button.  
Subject selection  
When only one face is detected, proceed to step 2.  
Back  
Skin softening  
Use JK to select the effect, use HI to  
select the effect level, and press the  
k button.  
3
2
1
You can simultaneously apply multiple effects.  
Adjust or check the settings for all effects before pressing  
the k button.  
Back  
B (skin softening), F (small face), A (big eyes),  
C (brighten faces), E (hide eye bags), G (whiten eyes),  
H (whiten teeth), D (redden cheeks)  
Press the d button to return to the screen for selecting a face.  
Preview  
3
Preview the result and press the k button.  
To change the settings, press J to return to step 2.  
To exit without saving the edited image, press the  
d button.  
Save  
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Select Yes and press the k button.  
An edited copy is created.  
Save OK?  
Yes  
No  
B Notes About Glamour Retouch  
Only one face per image can be edited using the glamour retouch function.  
Depending upon the direction in which faces are looking, or the brightness of faces, the camera  
may be unable to accurately detect faces, or the glamour retouch function may not perform as  
expected.  
If no faces are detected, a warning is displayed and the screen returns to the playback menu.  
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Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image  
Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M dbutton MSmall picture M  
k button  
Small picture  
1
2
Use the multi selector HI to select the  
desired copy size and press the k button.  
For images taken at an image mode setting of  
z 5120×2880, only 640×360 is displayed.  
640×480  
320×240  
160×120  
Select Yes and press the k button.  
An edited copy is created (compression ratio of  
approximately 1:16).  
Create small picture file?  
Yes  
No  
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Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy  
1
2
Move the zoom control to enlarge the image (E23).  
Refine copy composition and press the  
d button.  
Move the zoom control toward g (i) or f (h) to adjust  
the zoom ratio. Set a zoom ratio at which u is  
displayed.  
Use the multi selector HIJK to scroll the image so that  
only the portion to be copied is visible in the monitor.  
3 . 0  
3
Select Yes and press the k button.  
An edited copy is created.  
Save this image as  
displayed?  
Yes  
No  
C Image Size  
When the image size of the cropped copy is 320 × 240 or smaller, the image is displayed at a smaller  
size during playback.  
C Cropping the Image in Its Current “Tall” Orientation  
Use the Rotate image option (E56) to rotate the image so that it is displayed in landscape  
orientation. After cropping the image, rotate the cropped image back to “tall” orientation.  
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Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)  
Connect the camera to a TV using an audio/video cable (E80) to play back images or  
movies on the TV.  
1
Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV.  
Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an  
angle when connecting or disconnecting them.  
Yellow White  
2
3
Set the TV’s input to external video input.  
See the documentation provided with your TV for details.  
Hold down the c button to turn on the camera.  
Images are displayed on the TV.  
The camera monitor does not turn on.  
B If Images Are Not Displayed on the TV  
Make sure that Video mode (E71) in the setup menu conforms to the standard used by your TV.  
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Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)  
Users of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and  
print images without using a computer.  
Connecting the Camera to a Printer  
1
2
Turn off the camera.  
Turn on the printer.  
Check printer settings.  
3
Connect the camera to the printer using the USB cable.  
Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an  
angle when connecting or disconnecting them.  
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Turn on the camera.  
The PictBridge startup screen (1) is displayed in the camera monitor, followed by the  
Print selection screen (2).  
Print selection  
1
2
1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 N o . 3 2  
3 2  
Printing Individual Images  
1
2
Connect the camera to a printer (E32).  
Print selection  
1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 N o . 3 2  
Use the multi selector to select the desired  
image and press the k button.  
3 2  
Move the zoom control toward f (h) to switch to  
thumbnail playback or g (i) to switch to full-frame  
playback.  
PictBridge  
3
Use HI to select Copies and press the  
k button.  
1
prints  
Start print  
Copies  
Paper size  
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Copies  
4
5
Select the desired number of copies (up to  
nine) and press the k button.  
4
PictBridge  
Select Paper size and press the k button.  
4
prints  
Start print  
Copies  
Paper size  
6
7
Select the desired paper size and press the k button.  
To apply the paper size setting configured on the printer, select Default as the paper size  
option.  
The paper size options available on the camera vary depending on the printer that you use.  
PictBridge  
Select Start print and press the k button.  
Printing starts.  
4
prints  
Start print  
Copies  
Paper size  
8
When printing is complete, turn the camera off and disconnect the  
USB cable.  
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Printing Multiple Images  
1
2
Connect the camera to a printer (E32).  
Print selection  
When the Print selection screen is displayed,  
press the d button.  
1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 N o . 3 2  
3 2  
Print menu  
3
Use the multi selector HI to select Paper  
Print selection  
Print all images  
DPOF printing  
Paper size  
size and press the k button.  
To exit the print menu, press the d button.  
4
5
Select the desired paper size and press the k button.  
To apply the paper size setting configured on the printer, select Default in the paper size  
option.  
The paper size options available on the camera vary depending on the printer that you use.  
Print menu  
Select Print selection, Print all images, or  
DPOF printing and press the k button.  
Print selection  
Print all images  
DPOF printing  
Paper size  
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Print selection  
Select images (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to  
nine) of each.  
Print selection  
5
Use the multi selector JK to select images, and use  
HI to specify the number of copies to be printed.  
Images selected for printing are indicated by a and the  
numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed. If  
no copies have been specified for images, the selection  
is canceled.  
1
1
3
Back  
Move the zoom control toward g (i) to switch to full-  
frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback.  
Press the k button when setting is complete.  
When the screen shown on the right is displayed, select  
Start print and press the k button to start printing.  
Print selection  
5
prints  
Start print  
Cancel  
Print all images  
One copy each of all images saved in the internal memory,  
or on the memory card, is printed.  
Print all images  
When the screen shown on the right is displayed, select  
Start print and press the k button to start printing.  
18 prints  
Start print  
Cancel  
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DPOF printing  
Print images for which a print order was created using the  
DPOF printing  
Print order option (E51).  
When the screen shown on the right is displayed, select  
Start print and press the k button to start printing.  
To view the current print order, select View images and  
press the k button. To print images, press the k button  
again.  
5
prints  
Start print  
View images  
Cancel  
6
When printing is complete, turn the camera off and disconnect the  
USB cable.  
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Recording Movies  
When no memory card is inserted (i.e., when using the camera’s internal memory), Movie  
options (E58) is set to g 480/30p. f 720/30p cannot be selected.  
1
Display the shooting screen.  
Check the remaining amount of movie recording time.  
If Photo info in the Monitor settings (E63) in the setup  
menu is set to Movie frame+auto info, the area that will  
be visible in the movie can be confirmed before movie  
recording starts.  
5 m 0 s  
1 4 0 0  
When recording movies, the angle of view (i.e., the area  
visible in the frame) is narrower compared to that of still  
images.  
Movie recording time  
remaining  
2
Press the b (e movie-record) button to start  
movie recording.  
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the  
frame.  
2 m 3 0 s  
3
Press the b (e movie-record) button again to stop recording.  
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B Maximum Movie Length  
Individual movie files cannot exceed 2 GB in size or 29 minutes in length, even when there is  
sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording.  
The maximum movie length for a single movie is displayed on the shooting screen.  
Recording may end before either limit is reached if camera temperature becomes elevated.  
The actual movie length may vary depending on the movie content, subject movement, or type of  
memory card.  
B Notes About Saving Images and Recording Movies  
The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the maximum  
movie length flashes while images are being saved or while a movie is being recorded. Do not open  
the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the batteries or memory card while  
an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the  
memory card.  
B Notes About Movie Recording  
Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording  
movies (F19). Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed  
Class rating are used.  
There may be some degradation in image quality when digital zoom is used.  
The sounds of zoom control operation, zoom, autofocus lens drive movement, and aperture  
operation when brightness changes may be recorded.  
Smear (F3) visible in the monitor with movie recording is recorded with movies. Avoiding bright  
objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights is recommended.  
Depending on the distance to the subject or the amount of zoom applied, subjects with repeating  
patterns (fabrics, lattice windows, etc.) may have colored stripes (interference patterns, moire, etc.)  
in them during movie recording and playback. This occurs when the pattern in the subject and the  
layout of the image sensor interfere with each other; it is not a malfunction.  
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B Camera Temperature  
The camera may become warm when shooting movies for an extended period of time or when  
the camera is used in a hot area.  
If the inside of the camera becomes extremely hot when recording movies, the camera will  
automatically stop recording.  
The amount of time remaining until the camera stops recording (B10s) is displayed.  
After the camera stops recording, it turns itself off.  
Leave the camera off until the inside of the camera has cooled.  
B Notes About Autofocus  
Autofocus may not perform as expected (E21). Should this occur, try the following:  
1. Set Autofocus mode in the movie menu to Single AF (default setting) before starting movie  
recording.  
2. Frame another subject—positioned at the same distance from the camera as the intended  
subject—in the center of the frame, press the b (e movie-record) button to start recording, and  
then modify the composition.  
Playing Back Movies  
Press the c button to enter playback mode.  
1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 5 : 3 0  
0 0 1 0 . AV I  
Movies are indicated by the movie options icon (E58).  
Press the k button to play back movies.  
1 0 s  
Movie options  
To adjust the volume, move the zoom control (A 1).  
4 s  
Volume indicator  
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Functions Available During Playback  
Playback controls are displayed in the monitor.  
The operations listed below can be performed by using the  
multi selector JK to select a control and then pressing the  
k button.  
Paused  
Function  
Rewind  
Icon  
A
B
Description  
Hold down the k button to rewind the movie.  
Advance  
Pause  
End  
Hold down the k button to advance the movie.  
Pause playback. The operations listed below can be performed while paused.  
Rewind the movie one frame. Hold down the k button for  
C
continuous rewinding.  
E
G
Advance the movie one frame. Hold down the k button for  
D
continuous advancing.  
Resume playback.  
F
Return to full-frame playback mode.  
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Options Available in the Shooting Menus  
The settings listed below can be changed by pressing the d button during shooting.  
Image mode  
White balance  
Continuous  
Color options  
5 m 0 s  
1 4 0 0  
The settings that can be changed vary depending on the shooting mode, as shown below.  
Easy auto mode  
Scene  
Smart portrait  
Auto mode  
Image mode (E43)  
White balance (E45)  
Continuous (E47)  
Color options (E48)  
Skin softening (E49)  
Smile timer (E49)  
Blink proof (E50)  
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The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)  
Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)  
Enter shooting mode M d button M Shooting menu M Image mode M k button  
Select the combination of image size and compression ratio that is used when saving images.  
The higher the image mode setting, the larger the size at which images can be printed, and  
the lower the compression ratio, the higher the quality of the images, but the number of  
images that can be saved is reduced.  
Aspect ratio  
(horizontal to vertical)  
Option*  
w 5152×3864P  
Compression ratio  
Approx. 1:4  
Approx. 1:8  
Approx. 1:8  
Approx. 1:8  
Approx. 1:8  
Approx. 1:8  
Approx. 1:8  
4:3  
4:3  
4:3  
4:3  
4:3  
4:3  
16:9  
x 5152×3864 (default setting)  
i 3648×2736  
r 2272×1704  
q 1600×1200  
O 640×480  
z 5120×2880  
*
The total number of pixels captured, and the number of pixels captured horizontally and vertically.  
Example: x 5152×3864 = approx. 20 megapixels, 5152 × 3864 pixels  
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C Notes About Image Mode  
The image mode setting can also be changed in shooting modes other than A (auto) mode. The  
changed setting is also applied to other shooting modes.  
The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions.  
C Number of Images That Can Be Saved  
The approximate number of images that can be saved can be checked in the monitor when  
shooting (A 10).  
Note that due to JPEG compression, the number of images that can be saved may vary greatly  
depending on the image content, even when using memory cards with the same capacity and  
the same image mode setting. In addition, the number of images that can be saved may vary  
depending on the make of the memory card.  
If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures remaining  
display shows “9999”.  
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White Balance (Adjusting Hue)  
Select A (auto) mode M d button M White balance M k button  
Adjust white balance to suit the light source or weather conditions in order to make the  
colors in images match what you see with your eyes.  
Use Auto under most conditions. Change the setting when you want to adjust the hue of  
the image you are taking.  
Option  
Description  
a Auto (default setting) White balance is automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions.  
Use when the desired result is not achieved with Auto,  
Incandescent, etc. (E46).  
b Preset manual  
c Daylight  
d Incandescent  
e Fluorescent  
f Cloudy  
White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.  
Use under incandescent lighting.  
Use under fluorescent lighting.  
Use when taking images under overcast skies.  
Use with the flash.  
g Flash  
B Notes About White Balance  
Set the flash to W (off) when white balance is set to any setting other than Auto and Flash  
The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions.  
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Using Preset Manual  
Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during  
shooting.  
1
2
Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be  
used during shooting.  
White balance  
Use the multi selector HI to select Preset  
Auto  
manual in the White balance menu, and  
Preset manual  
press the k button.  
Daylight  
Incandesccent  
The camera zooms in to the position for measuring white  
balance.  
Fluorescent  
Cloudy  
Flash  
3
4
Select Measure and frame the reference  
Preset manual  
object in the measuring window.  
To apply the last measured value, select Cancel and press  
the k button.  
Cancel  
Measure  
Measuring window  
Press the k button to measure the value.  
The shutter is released and measurement is complete. No image is saved.  
B Notes About Preset Manual  
A value for flash lighting cannot be measured with Preset manual. When shooting using the flash,  
set White balance to Auto or Flash.  
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Continuous Shooting  
Select A (auto) mode M d button M Continuous M k button  
Option  
U Single  
(default setting)  
Description  
One image is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed.  
While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are  
captured continuously.  
V Continuous  
The frame rate for continuous shooting is about 1.1 fps and the maximum  
number of continuous shots is about 6 (when image mode is set to  
x 5152×3864).  
While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera  
captures a series of up to ten images and automatically saves the sharpest  
image.  
Use when shooting a stationary subject in a place where flash photography is  
prohibited and camera shake is likely to occur.  
D BSS  
(Best Shot  
Selector)  
Each time the shutter-release button is pressed all  
the way down, the camera captures a series of 16  
images and saves it as a single image.  
The frame rate for continuous shooting is about  
30 fps.  
Image mode is fixed at L (image size: 2560 ×  
1920 pixels).  
W Multi-shot 16  
Digital zoom cannot be used.  
B Notes About Continuous Shooting  
When a setting other than Single is selected, the flash cannot be used. Focus, exposure, and white  
balance are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series.  
The frame rate for continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode  
setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.  
The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions.  
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B Notes About Multi-shot 16  
Smear (F3) visible in the monitor when shooting with Multi-shot 16 enabled is saved with  
images. Avoiding bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights when  
shooting with Multi-shot 16 enabled is recommended.  
Color Options  
Select A (auto) mode M d button M Color options M k button  
Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome.  
Option  
Description  
n Standard color (default setting) Use for images exhibiting natural color.  
o Vivid color  
p Black-and-white  
q Sepia  
Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect.  
Save images in black-and-white.  
Save images in sepia tones.  
r Cyanotype  
Save images in cyan-blue monochrome.  
B Notes About Color Options  
The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions.  
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The Smart Portrait Menu  
mode.  
Skin Softening  
Enter smart portrait mode M d button M Skin softening M k button  
Option  
Description  
When the shutter is released, the camera detects one or more human  
e On (default setting) faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones  
before saving the image.  
Off  
Turns skin softening off.  
The result of skin softening effect on your subject cannot be confirmed when framing images  
for shooting. Check the results in playback mode, after taking images.  
Smile Timer  
Enter smart portrait mode M d button M Smile timer M k button  
The camera detects human faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a  
smile is detected.  
Option  
Description  
a On (default setting) Enables the smile timer.  
Off  
Turns the smile timer off.  
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Blink Proof  
Enter smart portrait mode M d button M Blink proof M k button  
Option  
Description  
The camera automatically releases the shutter twice with every shot  
and saves one image in which the subject’s eyes are open.  
If the camera saved an image in which the subject’s eyes may have  
been closed, A blink was detected in the picture just taken. is  
displayed for a few seconds.  
y On  
The flash cannot be used.  
Off (default setting)  
Turns the blink proof off.  
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The Playback Menu  
See “Editing Still Images” (E25) for information about image editing functions.  
Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)  
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Print order M k button  
If you configure print order settings in advance, you can use them with the printing methods  
listed below.  
Taking the memory card to a digital photo lab that supports DPOF (Digital Print Order  
Format) printing.  
Inserting the memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer’s card slot.  
Connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer (E32).  
Print order  
1
Use the multi selector HI to select Select  
images and press the k button.  
Select Delete print order and press the k button to  
delete the print order for all images.  
Select images  
Delete print order  
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Print selection  
2
3
Select images (up to 99) and the number of  
copies (up to nine) of each.  
Use the multi selector JK to select images, and use HI  
to specify the number of copies to be printed.  
Images selected for printing are indicated by a and the  
numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed. If no  
copies have been specified for images, the selection is  
canceled.  
1
1
3
Back  
Move the zoom control toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch  
to thumbnail playback.  
Press the k button when setting is complete.  
Print order  
Select whether or not to print shooting date  
and shooting information.  
Done  
Select Date and press the k button to print the shooting  
date on all images.  
Select Info and press the k button to print the shutter  
speed and aperture value on all images.  
Lastly, select Done and press the k button to complete  
the print order.  
Date  
Info  
B Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Information  
Some printers may not be able to print the shooting date and shooting information.  
Shooting information is not printed when the camera is connected to a printer.  
The Date and Info settings are reset each time the Print order option is displayed.  
The date printed is that saved when the image was captured.  
For images taken with the Print date (E65) option enabled, only the date and time imprinted at  
the time of shooting are printed, even if the Print order date option is enabled for the images.  
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Slide Show  
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Slide show M k button  
Play back images one by one in an automated “slide show.” When movie files are played back  
in the slide show, only the first frame of each movie is displayed.  
Slide show  
1
Use the multi selector HI to select Start  
and press the k button.  
The slide show begins.  
Start  
Loop  
To repeat the slide show automatically, select Loop and  
press the k button before selecting Start.  
The maximum playback time is up to about 30 minutes  
even if Loop is enabled.  
Pause  
2
Select End or Restart.  
The screen shown on the right is displayed after the slide  
show ends or is paused. To exit the show, select G and  
then press the k button. To resume the slide show, select  
F and then press the k button.  
Operations During Playback  
Use JK to display the previous/next image. Press and hold to rewind/fast forward.  
Press the k button to pause or end the slide show.  
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Protect  
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Protect M k button  
The camera protects selected images from accidental deletion.  
Select images to protect or cancel protection for previously protected images from the image  
selection screen (E55).  
Note that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card permanently deletes  
protected files (E71).  
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The Image Selection Screen  
When an image selection screen such as the one shown on  
the right is displayed while operating the camera, follow the  
procedures described below to select the images.  
Protect  
Back  
ON/OFF  
ON/OFF  
ON/OFF  
Protect  
1
Use the multi selector JK to select an image.  
Move the zoom control (A 1) toward g (i) to switch to  
full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail  
playback.  
When selecting an image for Rotate image or Welcome  
screen, or when using the Print selection screen to print  
individual images, only one image can be selected.  
Proceed to step 3.  
Back  
Protect  
2
3
Use HI to select or deselect (or to specify  
the number of copies).  
When an image is selected, an icon is displayed below the  
image. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional images.  
Back  
Press the k button to apply image selection.  
When Selected images is selected, a confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the  
instructions displayed in the monitor.  
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Rotate Image  
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Rotate image M k button  
Specify the orientation in which saved images are displayed during playback. Still images can  
be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise.  
Select an image from the image selection screen (E55). When the Rotate image screen is  
displayed, press the multi selector JK to rotate the image 90 degrees.  
Rotate image  
Rotate image  
Rotate image  
Back  
Rotate  
Back  
Rotate  
Back  
Rotate  
Rotate 90 degrees  
counterclockwise  
Rotate 90 degrees  
clockwise  
Press the k button to finalize display orientation, and save orientation information with the  
image.  
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Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)  
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Copy M k button  
Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card.  
Copy  
1
2
Use the multi selector HI to select a  
destination option to which images are  
copied and press the k button.  
Camera to card  
Card to camera  
Camera to card  
Select a copy option and press the k button.  
If you choose the Selected images option, use the image  
selection screen to specify images (E55).  
Selected images  
All images  
B Notes About Copying Images  
Only files in formats that this camera can record can be copied.  
Operation is not guaranteed with images captured with another make of camera or that have  
been modified on a computer.  
The Print order (E51) settings configured for images are not copied.  
C Copying to a Memory Card That Contains No Images  
When the camera is switched to playback mode, Memory contains no images. is displayed. Press  
the d button to select Copy.  
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The Movie Menu  
Movie Options  
Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie options M k button  
Select the desired movie option to record.  
Memory cards (Class 6 or higher) are recommended for recording movies (F19).  
Option  
Aspect ratio  
(horizontal to vertical)  
Image size  
(Image size/Frame rate, File format)  
f 720/30p (default setting*)  
g 480/30p  
1280 × 720  
640 × 480  
320 × 240  
16:9  
4:3  
u 240/30p  
4:3  
*
When no memory card is inserted (i.e., when using the camera’s internal memory), the setting is  
g 480/30p.  
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Autofocus Mode  
Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Autofocus mode M k button  
Set how the camera focuses in movie mode.  
Option  
Description  
Focus is locked when the b (e movie-record) button is pressed to  
start recording.  
Select this option when the distance between the camera and the  
subject will remain fairly consistent.  
A Single AF  
(default setting)  
Camera focuses continuously.  
Select this option when the distance between the camera and  
subject will change significantly during recording. The sound of the  
camera focusing may be heard in the recorded movie. Use of Single  
AF is recommended to prevent the sound of the camera focusing  
from interfering with recording.  
B Full-time AF  
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The Setup Menu  
Welcome Screen  
d button M z menu icon M Welcome screen M k button  
Configure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera.  
Option  
Description  
None  
(default setting)  
Does not display the welcome screen.  
COOLPIX  
Displays a welcome screen with the COOLPIX logo.  
Displays an image selected for the welcome screen.  
The image selection screen is displayed. Select an image (E55)  
and press the k button.  
Because a copy of the selected image is saved in the camera, it will  
be displayed when the camera is turned on, even if the original  
image is deleted.  
Select an image  
An image cannot be selected if its aspect ratio is different from that  
of the screen, or if the image size is extremely small after the small  
picture or crop function is applied.  
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Time Zone and Date  
d button M z menu icon M Time zone and date M k button  
Set the camera clock.  
Option  
Description  
Use JK to select a field and then use  
HI to set the date and time.  
Select the minute field and then press the  
k button to finish.  
Date and time  
D
M
Y
01  
01  
2014  
Date and time  
00  
00  
Edit  
Date format  
Time zone  
Select Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year, or Day/Month/Year.  
Set time zone and daylight saving time.  
When Travel destination (x) is set after having set the home time zone  
(w), the time difference between the travel destination and the home time  
zone is automatically calculated, and the date and time are saved for the  
selected region.  
Setting the Time Zone  
Time zone and date  
Date and time  
1
Use the multi selector HI to select Time  
zone and press the k button.  
Date format  
Time zone  
London, Casablanca  
15/05/2014 15:30  
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Time zone  
2
3
4
Select w Home time zone or x Travel  
destination and press the k button.  
Home time zone  
Travel destination  
The date and time displayed in the monitor changes  
depending on whether the home time zone or travel  
destination is selected.  
London, Casablanca  
15/05/2014 15:30  
Time zone  
Press K.  
Home time zone  
Travel destination  
London, Casablanca  
15/05/2014 15:30  
Use JK to select the time zone.  
New York, Toronto, Lima  
Press H to enable daylight saving time function, and W is  
displayed. Press I to disable the daylight saving time  
function.  
11:30  
-04:00  
Press the k button to apply the time zone.  
If the correct time is not displayed for the home or travel  
destination time zone setting, set the appropriate time in  
Date and time.  
Back  
Time zone  
Home time zone  
Travel destination  
New York, Toronto, Lima  
15/05/2014 11:30  
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Monitor Settings  
d button M z menu icon M Monitor settings M k button  
Option  
Photo info  
Description  
Set whether or not to display information in the monitor.  
Select from five settings.  
Brightness  
Default setting: 3  
Photo Info  
Shooting mode  
Playback mode  
1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 1 4 1 5 : 3 0  
0 0 0 4 . J P G  
Show info  
Auto info  
5 m 0 s  
1 4 0 0  
4 /  
4
Current settings and operation guide are displayed as in Show info.  
If no operations are performed for a few seconds, the information is hidden as  
(default setting) in Hide info. Information is displayed again when the next operation is  
performed.  
Hide info  
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Shooting mode  
Playback mode  
The current settings or operation  
guide is displayed as in Auto info.  
5 m 0 s  
Framing  
1 4 0 0  
grid+auto info  
In addition to information shown with  
Auto info, a framing grid is displayed  
to help frame images.  
The framing grid is not displayed  
when recording movies.  
The current settings or operation  
guide is displayed as in Auto info.  
5 m 0 s  
1 4 0 0  
Movie  
frame+auto info In addition to information shown with  
Auto info, a frame is displayed before  
recording begins that represents the  
area that will be captured when  
recording movies.  
The movie frame is not displayed  
when recording movies.  
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Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time)  
d button M z menu icon M Print date M k button  
The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images  
when shooting, allowing the information to be printed even  
from printers that do not support date printing (E52).  
15.05.2014  
Option  
f Date  
Description  
Date is imprinted on images.  
S Date and time  
Date and time are imprinted on images.  
Date and time are not imprinted on images.  
Off (default setting)  
B Notes About Print Date  
Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted. The date and time  
cannot be imprinted on images after they have been captured.  
The date and time cannot be imprinted in the following situations:  
- When using Pet portrait (when Continuous is selected) scene mode  
- When shooting movies  
The imprinted date and time may be difficult to read when using a small image size.  
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Electronic VR  
d button M z menu icon M Electronic VR M k button  
Select the electronic VR (vibration reduction) setting used when shooting still images.  
Option  
Description  
The effects of camera shake are reduced when shooting still images in  
the following situations:  
When the flash mode is set to W (off) or Y (slow sync)  
When the shutter speed is slow  
When the Continuous setting is set to Single  
When the subject is dark  
w Auto  
Off (default setting)  
Electronic VR is disabled.  
When Auto is selected, electronic VR is applied according to the shooting conditions while  
R is displayed in the shooting screen (A 3).  
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B Notes About Electronic VR  
Electronic VR is disabled while the flash is used, except when using slow sync mode. Note that  
Electronic VR is disabled even when flash mode is slow sync with red-eye reduction (E18).  
If the exposure period exceeds a certain period of time, electronic VR will not function.  
Electronic VR cannot be used if Blink proof (E50) in smart portrait mode is set to On.  
Electronic VR cannot be used when using the following scene modes.  
- Sports (E5)  
- Night portrait (E5)  
- Dusk/dawn (E4)  
- Night landscape (E4)  
- Museum (E6)  
- Fireworks show (E6)  
- Backlighting (E6)  
- When Pet portrait (E7) is set to Continuous  
The effectiveness of electronic VR decreases as camera shake increases.  
The images captured may be somewhat “grainy” in appearance.  
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Motion Detection  
d button M z menu icon M Motion detection M k button  
Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when  
shooting still images.  
Option  
Description  
Motion detection is enabled with some shooting modes or settings, when  
displayed on the shooting screen.  
r
is  
U Auto  
(default setting)  
When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake,  
r
turns green,  
and the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce  
blurring.  
Off  
Motion detection is disabled.  
B Notes About Motion Detection  
Motion detection may be unable to eliminate the effects of subject movement and camera shake  
in some situations.  
Motion detection may be disabled if the subject exhibits significant movement or is too dark.  
The images captured using motion detection may be somewhat “grainy” in appearance.  
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AF Assist  
d button M z menu icon M AF assist M k button  
Enable or disable the AF-assist illuminator which assists autofocus operation.  
Option  
Description  
The AF-assist illuminator automatically lights up when the subject is dimly lit.  
The illuminator has a range of about 1.9 m (6 ft 2 in.) at the maximum wide-  
angle position and about 1.1 m (3 ft 7 in.) at the maximum telephoto  
position.  
a Auto  
(default setting)  
Note that for some scene modes, the AF-assist illuminator may not light.  
Off  
The AF-assist illuminator does not light.  
Sound Settings  
d button M z menu icon M Sound settings M k button  
Option  
Description  
When On (default setting) is selected, the camera produces one beep when  
operations are performed, two beeps when focus is acquired on the subject,  
and three beeps when an error occurs. The start-up sound is also produced.  
Button sound  
Sounds are disabled when using Pet portrait scene mode.  
When On (default setting) is selected, the shutter sound is produced when  
the shutter is released.  
Shutter sound  
The shutter sound is not produced when using continuous shooting  
mode, when recording movies, or when using Pet portrait scene mode.  
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Auto Off  
d button M z menu icon M Auto off M k button  
Set the amount of time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode (A 11).  
Option  
Auto off  
Description  
You can select 30 s (default setting), 1 min, 5 min, or 30 min.  
If On (default setting) is selected, the camera enters standby mode when there is  
no change in the brightness of the subject, even before the time selected for  
Auto off has elapsed. The camera enters standby mode after 30 seconds when  
Auto off is set to 1 min or less, or after one minute when Auto off is set to 5 min  
or more.  
Sleep mode  
C Notes About Auto Off  
The time that passes before the camera enters standby mode is fixed in the following situations:  
When a menu is displayed: 3 minutes (when auto off is set to 30 s or 1 min)  
When the audio/video cable is connected: 30 minutes  
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Format Memory/Format Card  
d button M z menu icon M Format memory/Format card M k button  
Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card.  
Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Data  
that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Make sure to transfer important images to a  
computer before formatting.  
Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during  
formatting.  
To format the camera’s internal memory, remove the memory card. The Format memory  
option is displayed in the setup menu.  
To format a memory card, insert the memory card into the camera. The Format card  
option is displayed in the setup menu.  
Language  
d button M z menu icon M Language M k button  
Select a language for display of camera menus and messages.  
Video Mode  
d button M z menu icon M Video mode M k button  
Adjust settings for connection to a TV.  
Select from NTSC and PAL.  
Both NTSC and PAL are standards for analog color television broadcasting.  
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Blink Warning  
d button M z menu icon M Blink warning M k button  
Select whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using face  
detection (E20) when shooting in the following modes:  
G (easy auto) mode  
Portrait or Night portrait scene mode (E4)  
Option  
Description  
When one or more human subjects may have blinked in an image  
captured using face detection, the Did someone blink? screen is  
displayed in the monitor.  
On  
Check the image and determine whether or not another image should be  
captured.  
Off (default setting) Blink warning is disabled.  
The Blink Warning Screen  
Faces detected by the blink warning are displayed inside a  
border.  
Did someone blink?  
The operations described below are available.  
To enlarge the face: Move the zoom control toward g (i). If  
more than one face is detected, use the multi selector JK  
to select the desired face.  
Exit  
To switch to full-frame playback: Move the zoom control  
toward f (h).  
If you press the k button, or if no operations are performed for a few seconds, the camera  
returns to shooting mode.  
B Notes About Blink Warning  
The blink warning may not function properly in some shooting conditions.  
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Eye-Fi Upload  
d button M z menu icon M Eye-Fi upload M k button  
Select whether or not the camera’s Eye-Fi card (available from third-party manufacturers)  
sends images to your computer.  
Option  
Description  
b Enable  
Upload images created by the camera to a preselected destination.  
c Disable (default setting) Images are not uploaded.  
B Notes About Eye-Fi Cards  
Note that images will not be uploaded if signal strength is insufficient even if Enable is selected.  
Remove your Eye-Fi card from the camera where wireless devices are prohibited. Signals may be  
transmitted even if Disable is selected.  
Refer to the instruction manual of your Eye-Fi card for more information. In the event of  
malfunction, contact the card manufacturer.  
The camera can be used to turn Eye-Fi cards on and off, but may not support other Eye-Fi functions.  
The camera is not compatible with the Endless Memory function. When it is set on a computer,  
disable the function. If the Endless Memory function is enabled, the number of images taken may  
not be displayed correctly.  
Eye-Fi cards are for use only in the country of purchase. Observe all local laws concerning wireless  
devices.  
Leaving the setting as Enable will result in the batteries being depleted in a shorter period of time.  
C Eye-Fi Communication Indicator  
The communication status of the Eye-Fi card in the camera can be confirmed in the monitor (A 3, 5).  
w: Eye-Fi upload is set to Disable.  
x (lights): Eye-Fi upload enabled; waiting to begin upload.  
x (flashes): Eye-Fi upload enabled; uploading data.  
y: Eye-Fi upload enabled but no images available for upload.  
z: An error occurred. The camera cannot control the Eye-Fi card.  
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Reset All  
d button M z menu icon M Reset all M k button  
When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default values.  
Some settings, such as Time zone and date or Language, are not reset.  
C Resetting File Numbering  
To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all images saved in the internal memory or on the memory  
card (A 17) before selecting Reset all.  
Battery Type  
d button M z menu icon M Battery type M k button  
To ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level (A 10), select the type that  
matches the batteries currently in use.  
Option  
Description  
LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries  
k Alkaline (default setting)  
Nikon EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride)  
batteries  
l COOLPIX (Ni-MH)  
m Lithium  
FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries  
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Firmware Version  
d button M z menu icon M Firmware version M k button  
View the current camera firmware version.  
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Error Messages  
Refer to the table below if an error message is displayed.  
Display  
Cause/Solution  
A
Memory card is write  
protected.  
The write-protect switch is in the “lock” position.  
Slide the write-protect switch to the “write” position.  
This card cannot be  
used.  
An error occurred while accessing the memory card.  
Use an approved card.  
Check that the terminals are clean.  
Confirm that the memory card is correctly inserted.  
This card cannot be  
read.  
The memory card has not been formatted for use in the  
camera.  
Formatting deletes all data saved on the memory card. If you  
need to keep copies of any images, make sure to select No  
and save the copies to a computer or other medium before  
formatting the memory card. Select Yes and press the  
k button to format the memory card.  
Card is not formatted.  
Format card?  
The write-protect switch of the Eye-Fi card is in the “lock”  
position.  
Not available if Eye-Fi  
card is locked.  
An error occurred while accessing the Eye-Fi card.  
Check that the terminals are clean.  
Confirm that the Eye-Fi card is correctly inserted.  
Out of memory.  
Delete images or insert a new memory card.  
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Display  
Cause/Solution  
A
An error occurred while saving the image.  
Insert a new memory card or format the internal memory or E71  
memory card.  
The camera has run out of file numbers.  
Insert a new memory card or format the internal memory or E71  
memory card.  
Image cannot be saved.  
The image cannot be used for the welcome screen.  
There is insufficient space to save the copy.  
Delete images from the destination.  
Image cannot be  
modified.  
Select images that support the editing function.  
A time-out error occurred while saving the movie on the  
memory card.  
Select a memory card with a faster write speed.  
Cannot record movie.  
There are no images in the internal memory or on the  
memory card.  
Remove the memory card from the camera to play back  
images in the camera’s internal memory.  
Memory contains no  
images.  
To copy the images saved in the camera’s internal memory E57  
to the memory card, press the d button to select Copy  
in the playback menu.  
The file was not created or edited with this camera.  
The file cannot be viewed on this camera.  
View the file using a computer or the device used to create or  
edit this file.  
File contains no image  
data.  
All images are hidden.  
There are no images available for a slide show.  
This image cannot be  
deleted.  
The image is protected.  
Disable protection.  
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Display  
Cause/Solution  
A
A lens error occurred.  
Turn the camera off and then on again. If the error persists,  
contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service  
representative.  
Lens error  
An error occurred while communicating with the printer.  
Turn the camera off and reconnect the USB cable.  
Communications error  
System error  
An error occurred in the camera’s internal circuitry.  
Turn the camera off, remove and reinsert the batteries, and  
turn the camera on. If the error persists, contact your retailer  
or Nikon-authorized service representative.  
Printer error: check  
printer status.  
After solving the problem, select Resume and press the  
k button to resume printing.*  
Printer error: check  
paper  
Load the specified size of paper, select Resume, and press  
the k button to resume printing.*  
Remove the jammed paper, select Resume, and press the  
k button to resume printing.*  
Printer error: paper jam  
Printer error: out of  
paper  
Load the specified size of paper, select Resume, and press  
the k button to resume printing.*  
There is a problem with the printer’s ink.  
Check the ink, select Resume, and press the k button to  
resume printing.*  
Printer error: check ink  
Replace the ink cartridge, select Resume, and press the  
Printer error: out of ink  
Printer error: file corrupt  
k button to resume printing.*  
There is a problem with the image file to be printed.  
Select Cancel and press the k button to cancel printing.  
*
See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.  
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File Names  
Images or movies are assigned file names as follows.  
DSCN0001.JPG  
Identifier  
(not shown on camera monitor)  
Extension  
(indicates file format)  
Original still images  
DSCN  
Still images  
Movies  
.JPG  
.AVI  
and movies  
Small copies  
SSCN  
RSCN  
Cropped copies  
D-Lighting copies and  
skin softening copies  
File number (assigned automatically in  
ascending order, starting with “0001”)  
FSCN  
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Optional Accessories  
Rechargeable  
battery  
Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2-B2 (set of two EN-MH2 batteries)*  
Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2-B4 (set of four EN-MH2 batteries)*  
Battery Charger MH-72 (includes two EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries)*  
Battery Charger MH-73 (includes four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries)*  
Battery charger  
AC Adapter EH-65A (connect as shown)  
1
1
2
AC adapter  
USB cable  
2
Make sure that the power connector cord has been properly aligned in the  
battery-chamber groove before closing the battery-chamber/memory card  
slot cover. If part of the cord runs out of the groove, the cover or cord may be  
damaged when the cover is closed.  
USB Cable UC-E16  
Audio/video  
cable  
Audio Video Cable EG-CP14  
*
To charge EN-MH2 batteries, use only Battery Charger MH-72 or MH-73. Do not use these battery  
chargers to charge any other type of battery.  
Availability may vary with country or region.  
See our website or brochures for the latest information.  
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Technical Notes and  
Index  
Caring for the Product...............................................F2  
The Camera.............................................................................................................F2  
Batteries...................................................................................................................F4  
Memory Cards .......................................................................................................F6  
Cleaning and Storage................................................F7  
Cleaning...................................................................................................................F7  
Storage.....................................................................................................................F7  
Troubleshooting........................................................F8  
Specifications...........................................................F15  
Approved Memory Cards ............................................................................... F19  
Index.........................................................................F21  
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Caring for the Product  
The Camera  
To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the precautions described  
below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (A viii - xi) when using or storing the  
device.  
B Do Not Drop  
The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.  
B Handle the Lens and All Moving Parts with Care  
Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot, or battery chamber. These  
parts are easily damaged. Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera malfunction or  
damage to the lens. Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by  
broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes  
or mouth.  
B Keep Dry  
The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.  
B Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature  
Sudden changes in temperature, such as when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day,  
can cause condensation to form inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a  
carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.  
B Keep away from Strong Magnetic Fields  
Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic  
radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charge or the magnetic fields produced by equipment  
such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data saved on the memory card,  
or affect the product’s internal circuitry.  
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B Do Not Point the Lens at Strong Light Sources for Extended Periods  
Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or  
storing the camera. Intense light may cause deterioration of the image sensor, producing a white  
blur effect in photographs.  
B Turn the Product off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power Source  
Do not remove the batteries while the product is on, or while images are being saved or deleted.  
Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product  
memory or internal circuitry.  
B Notes About the Monitor  
Monitors and electronic viewfinders are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99%  
of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these  
displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is  
not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device.  
Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting.  
The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your  
Nikon-authorized service representative.  
B Notes About Smear  
White or colored streaks may be visible when bright subjects are framed in the monitor. This  
phenomenon, known as “smear,” occurs when extremely bright light strikes the image sensor; it is  
characteristic of image sensors and does not indicate a malfunction. Smear may also take the form of  
partial discoloration in the monitor during shooting. It does not appear in images saved with the  
camera except in the cases of movies and of images saved with Multi-shot 16 selected for  
Continuous. When shooting in these modes, we recommend that you avoid bright subjects such  
as the sun, reflected sunlight, and electric lights.  
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Batteries  
Be sure to read and follow the warnings in “For Your Safety” (A viii-xi) before use.  
B Notes About Using Batteries  
Used batteries may overheat. Handle with caution.  
Do not use batteries beyond their recommended expiration date.  
Do not turn the camera on and off repeatedly if discharged batteries are inserted in the camera.  
B Spare Batteries  
We recommend carrying spare batteries depending on where you are shooting. It may be difficult to  
purchase batteries in certain areas.  
B Charging Batteries  
If using optional rechargeable batteries, charge the batteries before taking pictures. Batteries are not  
charged at the time of purchase.  
Be sure to read and follow the warnings noted in the operating instructions included with the  
battery charger.  
B Charging Rechargeable Batteries  
Do not mix batteries with different amounts of charge remaining, or batteries of a different make  
or model.  
When using EN-MH2 batteries with this camera, charge two batteries at a time using Battery  
Charger MH-72. When using Battery Charger MH-73, charge two or four batteries at a time. Use  
only Battery Charger MH-72 or MH-73 to charge EN-MH2 batteries.  
When using Battery Charger MH-72 or MH-73, only charge EN-MH2 batteries.  
B Notes About EN-MH1 Rechargeable Batteries and Battery Charger MH-70/71  
You can also use EN-MH1 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries with this camera.  
Use only Battery Charger MH-70 or MH-71 to charge EN-MH1 batteries.  
When using Battery Charger MH-70 or MH-71, only charge EN-MH1 batteries.  
Set the Battery type setting (A 24, E74) in the setup menu to COOLPIX (Ni-MH).  
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B Notes About Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries  
If you repeatedly charge rechargeable Ni-MH batteries while they still have some charge  
remaining, the message Battery exhausted. may be displayed prematurely when using the  
batteries. This is due to the “memory effect,” in which the amount of charge the batteries can hold  
decreases temporarily. Use the batteries until there is no charge remaining and they will return to  
their normal behavior.  
Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries discharge even when not being used. We recommend charging the  
batteries just before using them.  
B Cold Environment Usage  
Battery performance decreases in cold environments. When using the camera in cold environments,  
try not to let the camera and batteries become too cold. The camera may not function if you use  
discharged batteries in cold environments. Keep spare batteries warm and alternate between two  
sets of batteries. Batteries that cannot be used because they have become too cold can often be  
used again when they have been warmed up.  
B Battery Terminals  
Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning. Remove dirt from the  
terminals using a dry cloth.  
B Remaining Battery Charge  
If you insert discharged batteries into the camera, the camera may indicate that the batteries have  
adequate charge remaining. This is a characteristic of batteries.  
B Recycling  
Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local  
regulations. Cover the battery terminals with plastic tape when recycling.  
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Memory Cards  
Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (F19) for recommended  
memory cards.  
Observe the precautions noted in the documentation included with your memory card.  
Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.  
Do not format the memory card using a computer.  
The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be  
sure to format it with this camera. We recommend formatting new memory cards with this camera  
before using them with this camera.  
Note that formatting a memory card permanently deletes all images and other data on the  
memory card. If there is data saved on the memory card that you wish to keep, copy that data to  
a computer before formatting.  
If the message Card is not formatted. Format card? is displayed when the camera is turned on,  
the memory card must be formatted. If there is data on the memory card that you do not want to  
delete, select No and press the k button. Copy that data to a computer before formatting. To  
format the memory card, select Yes.  
Observe the following precautions while formatting the memory card, saving and deleting  
images, and copying images to a computer, otherwise data or the memory card itself may be  
damaged.  
- Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the memory card or  
batteries.  
- Do not turn off the camera.  
- Do not disconnect the AC adapter.  
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Cleaning and Storage  
Cleaning  
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.  
Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower  
(typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to  
produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints or other stains  
that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral  
Lens  
motion that starts at the center of them and working toward the edges. If this fails,  
clean the lens using a cloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner.  
Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints and other stains, clean the  
Monitor  
monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to apply pressure.  
Use a blower to remove dust, dirt, or sand, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.  
After using the camera at the beach or other sandy or dusty environment, wipe off  
any sand, dust, or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water and dry  
thoroughly. Note that foreign matter inside the camera could cause damage not  
covered by the warranty.  
Body  
Storage  
Turn the camera off when not in use. Be sure that the power-on lamp is off before putting the  
camera away. Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period. Do  
not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, or in any of the following locations:  
Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as televisions or  
radios  
Exposed to temperatures below –10°C (14°F) or above 50°C (122°F)  
Places that are poorly ventilated or subject to humidity of over 60%  
To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the  
camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera away again.  
For storing the batteries, follow the precautions in “Batteries” (F4) in “Caring for the Product”  
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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.  
Power, Display, Settings Issues  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
Wait for recording to end.  
A
If the problem persists, turn the camera off.  
If the camera does not turn off, remove and reinsert the  
battery or batteries or, if you are using an AC adapter,  
disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter. Note that  
although any data currently being recorded will be lost,  
data that have already been recorded will not be affected  
by removing or disconnecting the power source.  
The camera is on but does  
not respond.  
The camera automatically turns off to save power  
(auto off function).  
The camera or batteries have become too cold and F5  
Camera turns off without  
warning.  
cannot operate properly.  
The inside of the camera has become hot. Leave  
the camera off until the inside of the camera has  
cooled, and then try turning it on again.  
The camera is off.  
The batteries are exhausted.  
The camera has entered standby mode to save  
power. Press the power switch, shutter-release  
button, A button, c button, or b (e movie-  
record) button.  
Monitor is blank.  
The flash lamp flashes while the flash is charging.  
Wait for the flash to charge.  
The camera and computer are connected via a USB cable. 26, 29  
The camera and TV are connected via an audio/  
video cable.  
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Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
Select Monitor settings > Brightness in the  
setup menu and adjust the monitor brightness.  
The monitor is dirty. Clean the monitor.  
Monitor is hard to read.  
If the camera clock has not been set, O flashes  
during shooting and movie recording. Images and  
movies saved before the clock is set are dated “00/  
00/0000 00:00” or “01/01/2014 00:00” respectively.  
Date and time of recording  
are not correct.  
Set the correct time and date from the Time zone 8, 24,  
and date option in the setup menu.  
The camera clock is not as accurate as ordinary  
watches or clocks. Periodically compare the time of  
the camera clock with that of a more accurate  
timepiece and reset as required.  
No indicators displayed in  
monitor.  
Hide info is selected for Photo info in Monitor  
settings in the setup menu.  
Time zone and date has not been set in the setup  
menu.  
Print date not available.  
Date not imprinted on  
images even when Print  
date is enabled.  
The current shooting mode does not support Print  
date.  
The date cannot be imprinted on movies.  
Screen for setting time zone  
and date is displayed when  
camera is turned on.  
The clock battery is exhausted; all settings were  
restored to their default values.  
Camera settings reset.  
The camera may become hot when used for an  
extended period of time to shoot movies or send  
images using an Eye-Fi card, or when used in a hot  
environment; this is not a malfunction.  
Camera becomes hot.  
When Autofocus mode in the movie menu is set to  
Full-time AF or while in some shooting modes, the  
camera may produce an audible focusing sound.  
Camera makes sound.  
F9  
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Shooting Issues  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
Disconnect the USB cable.  
A
Cannot switch to shooting  
mode.  
When the camera is in playback mode, press the  
A button or the shutter-release button.  
When menus are displayed, press the d button.  
The batteries are exhausted.  
When the flash lamp is flashing, the flash is  
charging.  
No image captured when  
the shutter-release button is  
pressed.  
The subject is too close. Try shooting using easy  
auto mode, Close-up scene mode, or macro  
mode.  
Camera cannot focus.  
Images are blurred.  
The subject is hard to focus on.  
Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto.  
Turn the camera off and then on again.  
Use the flash.  
Enable Electronic VR or Motion detection in the 24, E66,  
setup menu. E68  
Enable D (Best Shot Selector) for the Continuous 24, E6,  
setting in the shooting menu. E47  
Use a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting 19, E14  
(using the self-timer at the same time is more  
effective).  
Smear occurs when extremely bright light strikes the  
image sensor. When shooting with Continuous set  
to Multi-shot 16 and when recording movies,  
avoiding bright objects, such as the sun, reflections of  
the sun, and electric lights is recommended.  
Streaks of light or partial  
discoloration are visible in  
the monitor.  
E47,  
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Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
Bright specks appear in  
images captured with flash. flash mode setting to W (off).  
The flash is reflecting off particles in the air. Set the  
The flash mode is set to W (off).  
A scene mode that restricts the flash is selected.  
On is selected for Blink proof in the smart portrait 24, E50  
menu.  
Flash does not fire.  
A function that restricts the flash is enabled.  
Digital zoom cannot be used in the following  
situations.  
-
When Portrait, Night portrait, or Pet portrait 20, E4  
Digital zoom cannot be  
used.  
is selected in scene mode  
-
-
When smart portrait mode is selected  
When Continuous in the shooting menu is set 24, E47  
to Multi-shot 16  
A function that restricts the Image mode option is  
enabled.  
Image mode not available.  
Off is selected for Sound settings > Shutter  
sound in the setup menu. No sound is produced  
with some shooting modes and settings, even  
when On is selected.  
No sound when shutter is  
released.  
Do not block the speaker.  
Off is selected for the AF assist option in the setup  
menu. AF-assist illuminator may not light depending  
on the current scene mode, even when Auto is  
selected.  
AF-assist illuminator does  
not light.  
Images appear smeared.  
Colors are unnatural.  
The lens is dirty. Clean the lens.  
White balance or hue is not adjusted properly.  
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Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
Randomly spaced bright  
pixels (“noise”) appear in  
image.  
The subject is dark, and the shutter speed is too slow  
or ISO sensitivity is too high. Noise can be reduced by 19, E11  
using the flash.  
The flash mode is set to W (off).  
The flash window is blocked.  
The subject is beyond the range of the flash.  
Adjust exposure compensation.  
The subject is backlit. Select Backlighting scene  
mode or set the flash mode setting to X (fill flash). E6,  
Images are too dark  
(underexposed).  
Images are too bright  
(overexposed).  
Adjust exposure compensation.  
When taking images with V (auto with red-eye  
reduction), or when taking images using fill flash with  
slow sync and red-eye reduction in Night portrait  
Unexpected results when  
flash set to V (auto with  
red-eye reduction).  
(either in easy auto mode or in scene mode), In-Camera 19, 20,  
Red Eye Fix may be applied to areas not affected by  
red-eye in rare cases. Use auto mode or any scene  
mode other than Night portrait, and change the flash  
mode to any setting other than V (auto with red-eye  
reduction) and try taking an image again.  
In some shooting conditions, facial skin tones may  
not be softened.  
For images containing four or more faces, try using  
the Skin softening effect in Glamour retouch in  
the playback menu.  
Skin tones are not softened.  
Saving images takes time.  
It may take more time to save images in the following  
situations.  
When the noise reduction function is in operation,  
such as when shooting in a dark environment  
When the flash mode is set to V (auto with red- 19, E13  
eye reduction)  
When the skin softening function is applied while  
shooting  
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Playback Issues  
Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
This camera may not be able to play back images  
saved with another make or model of digital camera.  
This camera cannot play back movies recorded with  
another make or model of digital camera.  
This camera may not be able to play back data  
edited on a computer.  
File cannot be played back.  
Cannot zoom in on image.  
Playback zoom cannot be used with movies, small  
pictures, or images that have been cropped to a  
size of 320 × 240 or smaller.  
This camera may not be able to zoom in on images  
captured with another make or model of digital camera.  
Some images cannot be edited. Images that have  
already been edited may not be edited again.  
There is not enough free space in the internal  
memory or on the memory card.  
This camera is unable to edit images captured with  
other cameras.  
Cannot edit image.  
Editing functions used for images are not available  
for movies.  
This camera cannot rotate images captured with  
another make or model of digital camera.  
Cannot rotate image.  
Video mode is not correctly set in the setup menu. 24, E71  
Images are not displayed on  
TV.  
The memory card contains no images. Replace the  
memory card. Remove the memory card to play  
back images from the internal memory.  
The camera is off.  
The batteries are exhausted.  
The USB cable is not correctly connected.  
The camera is not recognized by the computer.  
The computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2  
automatically. For more information about Nikon  
Transfer 2, refer to help information contained in  
ViewNX 2.  
Nikon Transfer 2 does not  
start when camera is  
connected to a computer.  
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Problem  
Cause/Solution  
A
The memory card contains no images. Replace the  
memory card.  
Remove the memory card to print images from the  
internal memory.  
Images to be printed are not  
displayed.  
The camera cannot be used to select the paper size in  
the following situations, even when printing from a  
PictBridge-compatible printer. Use the printer to  
select the paper size.  
Cannot select paper size  
with camera.  
The printer does not support the paper sizes  
specified by the camera.  
The printer automatically selects the paper size.  
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Specifications  
Nikon COOLPIX L30 Digital Camera  
Type  
Compact digital camera  
20.1 million  
Number of effective pixels  
Image sensor  
1
/2.3-in. type CCD; approx. 20.48 million total pixels  
Lens  
NIKKOR lens with 5× optical zoom  
4.6–23.0 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of  
26–130 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)  
Focal length  
f/-number  
f/3.2–6.5  
Construction  
6 elements in 5 groups  
Digital zoom  
magnification  
Up to 4× (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 520 mm lens  
in 35mm [135] format)  
Motion blur reduction  
Autofocus (AF)  
Electronic VR (still pictures), motion detection (still pictures)  
Contrast-detect AF  
[W]: Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.)–, [T]: Approx. 80 cm (2 ft 8 in.)–∞  
Macro mode: Approx. 10 cm (4 in.) (wide-angle position relative  
to G)–∞  
Focus range  
(All distances measured from center of front surface of lens)  
Focus-area selection  
Monitor  
Center, face detection  
7.5 cm (3-in.), approx. 230k-dot, TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating  
and 5-level brightness adjustment  
Frame coverage  
(shooting mode)  
Approx. 98% horizontal and 98% vertical (compared to actual  
picture)  
Frame coverage  
(playback mode)  
Approx. 98% horizontal and 98% vertical (compared to actual  
picture)  
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Storage  
Media  
Internal memory (approx. 25 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card  
DCF, Exif 2.3, and DPOF compliant  
File system  
Still pictures: JPEG  
Movies: AVI (Motion-JPEG compliant)  
File formats  
20M (High) [5152 × 3864P]  
20M [5152 × 3864]  
10M [3648 × 2736]  
4M [2272 × 1704]  
2M [1600 × 1200]  
VGA [640 × 480]  
Image size  
(pixels)  
16:9 [5120 × 2880]  
ISO sensitivity  
(Standard output  
sensitivity)  
ISO 80–1600  
Exposure  
Matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2×), spot (digital  
zoom 2× or more)  
Metering mode  
Programmed auto exposure and exposure compensation  
(–2.0 – +2.0 EV in steps of /3 EV)  
Exposure control  
Shutter  
1
Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter  
1
/2000–1 s  
4 s (Fireworks show scene mode)  
Speed  
Aperture  
Range  
Electronically-controlled ND filter (–2.6 AV) selection  
2 steps (f/3.2 and f/8 [W])  
Self-timer  
Flash  
Approx. 10 s  
Range (approx.)  
(ISO sensitivity: Auto)  
[W]: 0.5–4.3 m (1 ft 8 in.–14 ft)  
[T]: 0.8–2.1 m (2 ft 8 in.–6 ft 10 in.)  
Flash control  
TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes  
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Interface  
Data transfer protocol  
Hi-Speed USB  
MTP, PTP  
Video output  
I/O terminal  
Can be selected from NTSC and PAL  
Audio/video (A/V) output; digital I/O (USB)  
Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish,  
Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian,  
Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian,  
Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian,  
Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian,  
Vietnamese  
Supported languages  
Power sources  
Two LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries  
Two FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries  
Two EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (available separately)  
AC Adapter EH-65A (available separately)  
1
Battery life  
Approx. 320 shots when using alkaline batteries  
Approx. 950 shots when using lithium batteries  
Approx. 570 shots when using EN-MH2 batteries  
Still pictures  
Approx. 1 h 5 min when using alkaline batteries  
Approx. 2 h 45 min when using lithium batteries  
Approx. 1 h 40 min when using EN-MH2 batteries  
Movies (actual battery  
life for recording)  
2
Tripod socket  
1/4 (ISO 1222)  
Approx. 95.4 × 60.3 × 29.0 mm (3.8 × 2.4 × 1.2 in.) (excluding  
projections)  
Dimensions (W × H × D)  
Weight  
Approx. 164 g (5.8 oz) (including batteries and SD memory card)  
Operating environment  
Temperature  
Humidity  
0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F)  
85% or less (no condensation)  
Unless otherwise stated, all figures assume fresh LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries and an  
ambient temperature of 23 3°C (73.4 5.4°F) as specified by the Camera and Imaging  
Products Association (CIPA).  
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1
2
Battery life may vary depending on conditions of use, such as the interval between shots or the  
length of time that menus and images are displayed.  
The included batteries are for trial use only. Figures listed for lithium batteries are measured using  
commercially available FR6/L91 (AA-size) Energizer(R) Ultimate Lithium batteries.  
Individual movie files cannot exceed 2 GB in size or 29 minutes in length. Recording may end  
before this limit is reached if camera temperature becomes elevated.  
B 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.  
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Approved Memory Cards  
The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in  
this camera.  
Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording  
movies. When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may  
stop unexpectedly.  
2
3
SD memory card  
SDHC memory card  
SDXC memory card  
64 GB, 128 GB  
64 GB  
1
SanDisk  
TOSHIBA  
Panasonic  
Lexar  
2 GB  
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB  
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB  
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB  
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB  
1
2 GB  
64 GB  
64 GB, 128 GB  
1
2
If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, make sure that the device  
supports 2 GB cards.  
SDHC compliant.  
If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, make sure that the  
device supports SDHC.  
SDXC compliant.  
3
If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, make sure that the  
device supports SDXC.  
Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards. We cannot guarantee camera  
performance when using memory cards made by other manufacturers.  
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Trademark Information  
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of  
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.  
Mac and OS X are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other  
countries.  
Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc.  
SDXC, SDHC and SD Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.  
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.  
FreeType License (FreeType2)  
Portions of this software are copyright © 2014 The FreeType Project  
(http://www.freetype.org). All rights reserved.  
MIT License (HarfBuzz)  
Portions of this software are copyright © 2014 The HarfBuzz Project  
(http://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/HarfBuzz). All rights reserved.  
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Index  
Symbols  
Audio/video cable......... 27, E31, E80  
Audio/video-in jack ........................ 27, E31  
Auto flash....................................................... E12  
Auto mode.......................................... 20, E10  
Auto off................................................... 11, E70  
Autofocus..................................... E21, E59  
Autofocus mode....................................... E59  
B
Backlighting o ............................. E4, E6  
Battery................................................................. 6, 11  
Battery charger .......................................... E80  
Battery level indicator..................................... 10  
Battery type.................................................. E74  
Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover  
................................................................................ 2, 6  
Beach Z........................................................... E4  
Best shot selector...................... E6, E47  
Black and white copy n.......... E4, E6  
Blink proof..................................................... E50  
Blink warning.............................................. E72  
Brightness..................................................... E63  
BSS...................................................... E6, E47  
Button sound.............................................. E69  
C
g Telephoto......................................................... 14  
f Wide-angle.................................................... 14  
i Playback zoom............................. 16, E23  
h Thumbnail playback............. 16, E24  
G Easy auto mode........................... 20, E3  
b Scene mode ................................... 20, E4  
F Smart portrait mode................ 20, E8  
A Auto mode................................. 20, E10  
c Playback mode........................................... 16  
z Setup menu................................. 24, E60  
k Apply selection button............................. 2  
A Shooting mode button........................... 2  
be Movie-record button........................... 2  
c Playback button .................................. 2, 16  
l Delete button........................................... 2, 17  
d button .................................................... 2, 24  
m Flash mode ..................................... 19, E11  
n Self-timer........................................ 19, E14  
p Macro mode ................................ 19, E15  
o Exposure compensation...... 19, E16  
j Help.............................................................. E4  
A
AC adapter ................................................... E80  
AF-assist illuminator .......................... 1, E69  
Aperture value.................................................... 14  
Calendar display ....................................... E24  
Charger........................................................... E80  
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Close-up k...................................... E4, E5  
Color options.............................................. E48  
Computer...................................................... 27, 29  
Connector cover................................................... 2  
Continuous shooting............................. E47  
Copy................................................................. E57  
Crop................................................. E23, E30  
D
Date and time ....................................... 8, E61  
Date format............................................. 9, E61  
Daylight saving time........................ 9, E62  
Delete........................................................................ 17  
Digital zoom......................................................... 14  
Direct print.......................................... 27, E32  
D-Lighting .................................................... E26  
DPOF print.................................................... E37  
Dusk/dawn i.............................................. E4  
E
File name....................................................... E79  
Fill flash............................................................ E12  
Fireworks show m...................... E4, E6  
Firmware version...................................... E75  
Flash ............................................................. 1, E11  
Flash lamp ............................................... 2, E13  
Flash mode............................................ 19, E11  
Flash off........................................................... E12  
Focus........................................................ 13, E20  
Focus area............................................................... 13  
Focus indicator...................................................... 4  
Focus lock..................................................... E22  
Food u................................................. E4, E5  
Format internal memory...................... E71  
Format memory cards...................... 7, E71  
Formatting .............................................. 7, E71  
Full-frame playback ......................................... 16  
Full-time AF.................................................. E59  
G
Easy auto mode .................................. 20, E3  
Electronic VR ............................................... E66  
EN-MH1............................................................... F4  
EN-MH2............................................. E80, F4  
Exposure compensation.............. 19, E16  
Extension....................................................... E79  
Eye-Fi upload.............................................. E73  
Eyelet for camera strap...................................... 1  
F
Glamour retouch...................................... E27  
H
Help ..................................................................... E4  
I
Image mode................................................ E43  
Internal memory................................................... 7  
L
Landscape c................................................ E4  
Language....................................................... E71  
Face detection........................................... E20  
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Lens................................................................ 1, F15  
Lens cover.................................................................. 1  
M
P
Paper size .................................... E34, E35  
Party/indoor f.............................. E4, E5  
Pet portrait auto release ......................... E7  
Pet portrait O................................. E4, E7  
Photo info..................................................... E63  
PictBridge............................................. 27, E32  
Playback................................................ 16, E40  
Playback button........................................... 2, 16  
Playback menu ................................. 24, E51  
Playback mode................................................... 16  
Playback zoom................................... 16, E23  
Portrait b......................................................... E4  
Power........................................................................... 8  
Power switch/power-on lamp................ 1, 8  
Preset manual............................................. E46  
Pressing halfway................................................ 14  
Print........................ 27, E33, E35, E51  
Print date....................................................... E65  
Print order...................................................... E51  
Print order option .................................... E52  
Printer..................................................... 27, E32  
Protect............................................................. E54  
R
Macro mode........................................ 19, E15  
Memory card........................................... 6, F19  
Memory card slot................................................. 6  
Microphone.............................................................. 1  
Monitor.................................................... 2, 3, F7  
Monitor settings ....................................... E63  
Motion detection..................................... E68  
Movie length...................................... 22, E38  
Movie menu....................................... 24, E58  
Movie options............................................ E58  
Movie playback ................................ 22, E40  
Movie recording .............................. 22, E38  
Movie-record button......................................... 2  
Multi selector.......................................................... 2  
Multi-shot 16............................................... E47  
Museum l ..................................... E4, E6  
N
Night landscape j................................... E4  
Night portrait e............................ E4, E5  
Nikon Transfer 2................................................. 30  
Number of exposures remaining  
................................................................. 10, E44  
Rechargeable battery............................ E80  
Recording movies........................... 22, E38  
Red-eye reduction................... E12, E13  
Reset all .......................................................... E74  
O
Optical zoom ....................................................... 14  
Optional accessories.............................. E80  
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Rotate image .............................................. E56  
S
T
Thumbnail playback...................... 16, E24  
Time difference .......................................... E61  
Time zone ................................................ 9, E61  
Time zone and date........................... 8, E61  
Tripod socket........................................... 2, F17  
TV................................................................ 27, E31  
U
USB cable .................. 26, 29, E32, E80  
USB/audio/video output connector  
................................. 2, 26, 29, E31, E32  
V
Video mode.................................................. E71  
ViewNX 2................................................................ 28  
Volume ........................................................... E40  
W
Welcome screen....................................... E60  
White balance ............................................ E45  
Z
Scene mode .......................................... 20, E4  
Self-timer............................................... 19, E14  
Self-timer lamp..................................... 1, E14  
Setup menu....................................... 24, E60  
Shooting.................................................................. 12  
Shooting menu............. 24, E42, E43  
Shooting mode button.................................... 2  
Shutter sound............................................. E69  
Shutter speed...................................................... 14  
Shutter-release button ............................. 1, 13  
Single AF........................................................ E59  
Single-frame shooting.......................... E47  
Skin softening............................................. E49  
Sleep mode.................................................. E70  
Slide show .................................................... E53  
Slow sync ....................................................... E12  
Small picture............................................... E29  
Smart portrait menu............. E42, E49  
Smart portrait mode ........................ 20, E8  
Smile timer................................................... E49  
Snow z............................................................ E4  
Sound settings........................................... E69  
Speaker....................................................................... 2  
Sports d............................................. E4, E5  
Strap........................................................................... iii  
Sunset h......................................................... E4  
Zoom........................................................................ 14  
Zoom control.................................................. 1, 14  
Zoom in................................................................... 14  
Zoom out............................................................... 14  
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