DIGITAL CAMERA
User’s Manual
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.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed
in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
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
Do not use the camera or AC
adapter in the presence of
flammable gas
Should you notice smoke or an unusual
smell coming from the camera or AC
adapter, unplug the AC adapter and
remove the battery 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 electronic equipment in the
presence of flammable gas, as this
could result in explosion or fire.
Handle the camera strap with
care
Never place the strap around the neck
of an infant or child.
Keep out of reach of children
Particular care should be taken to
prevent infants from putting the
battery or other small parts into their
mouths.
Do not disassemble
Touching the internal parts of the
camera or AC adapter could result in
injury. Repairs should be performed
only by qualified technicians. Should
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 battery.
Do not remain in contact with
the camera, battery charger, or
AC adapter for extended
periods while the devices are
on or in use
Parts of the devices become hot.
Leaving the devices in direct contact
with the skin for extended periods may
result in low-temperature burns.
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For Your Safety
Observe caution when
handling the battery
The battery may leak or explode if
improperly handled. Observe the
following precautions when handling
the battery for use in this product:
• Discontinue use immediately should
you notice any change in the battery,
such as discoloration or deformation.
•
If liquid from the damaged battery
comes in contact with clothing or skin,
rinse immediately with plenty of water.
• Before replacing the battery, turn the
product off. If you are using the AC
adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
• Use only the batteries approved for
combine old and new batteries or
batteries of different makes or types.
• When charging Nikon EN-MH2
rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, use
only the specified charger and
charge the batteries four at a time.
When replacing the batteries with
EN-MH2-B2 batteries (available
separately), purchase two sets (total
of four batteries).
• The EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries
are for use with Nikon digital cameras
only, and are compatible with
COOLPIX L105.
• Insert batteries in the correct
orientation.
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.
• 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.
• Do not short or disassemble the
battery or attempt to remove or
break the battery insulation or casing.
• Do not expose the battery to flame
or to excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to
water.
• Do not transport or store with metal
objects such as necklaces or hairpins.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when
fully discharged. To avoid damage to
the product, be sure to remove the
battery when no charge remains.
•
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For Your Safety
Use appropriate cables
When connecting cables to the input
and output jacks, use only the cables
provided or sold by Nikon for the
purpose, to maintain compliance with
product regulations.
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.
Follow the instructions of the hospital
when using while in a hospital. The
electromagnetic waves given out by
this camera may disrupt the electronic
systems of the airplane or the
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs supplied with this device
should not be played back on audio CD
equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an
audio CD player could cause hearing
loss or damage the equipment.
instruments of the hospital.
Observe caution when using
the flash
Using the flash close to your subject’s
eyes could cause temporary visual
impairment. Particular care should be
observed if photographing infants,
when the flash should be no less than 1
m (3 ft 4 in.) from the subject.
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
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
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified
protection against harmful interference that any changes or modifications
in a residential installation. This
made to this device that are not
expressly approved by Nikon
Corporation may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or 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.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or
provided by Nikon for your equipment.
Using other interface cables may
exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of
the FCC rules.
Notice for customers in the State of
California
WARNING
Handling the cord on this product will
expose you to lead, a chemical known
to the State of California to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road
Melville, New York 11747-3064
USA
Tel: 631-547-4200
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Notices
Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Symbol for Separate Collection in
European Countries
This symbol indicates that this
product is to be collected
separately.
The following apply only to
users in European countries:
• This product is designated for
separate collection at an appropriate
collection point. Do not dispose of as
household waste.
• For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
This symbol on the battery
indicates that the battery is to
be collected separately.
The following apply only to
users in European countries:
• All batteries, whether marked with
this symbol or not, are designated for
separate collection at an appropriate
collection point. Do not dispose of as
household waste.
• For more information, contact the
retailer or the local authorities in
charge of waste management.
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Table of Contents
WARNINGS..................................................................................................................................................................ii
A (shooting mode) button .........................................................................................................................10
c (playback) button........................................................................................................................................10
b (movie-record) button ..............................................................................................................................10
d button.............................................................................................................................................................12
Help Displays..........................................................................................................................................................13
First Steps............................................................................................................................................. 14
Inserting the Batteries........................................................................................................................14
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Table of Contents
Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode ....................................................... 20
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode .............................................20
Indicators Displayed in G (Easy auto) Mode.....................................................................................21
Step 3 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................................24
A Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size) .....................................................................................51
B White Balance (Adjusting hue) ...........................................................................................................53
C Continuous ......................................................................................................................................................55
E ISO Sensitivity.................................................................................................................................................56
F Color Options..................................................................................................................................................57
Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time..............................................................58
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Table of Contents
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom..........................................................................................62
a Print Set ..............................................................................................................................................................64
b Slide Show........................................................................................................................................................66
c Delete...................................................................................................................................................................67
I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast......................................................................70
g Small Picture: Resizing Images.............................................................................................................71
o Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy...........................................................................................................72
Movie Recording and Playback.................................................................................................... 73
Movie Menu............................................................................................................................................................75
D Movie Options................................................................................................................................................77
I Autofocus Mode ...........................................................................................................................................78
Movie Playback.....................................................................................................................................79
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers............................................................ 80
Connecting to a TV..............................................................................................................................80
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Table of Contents
a Menus..................................................................................................................................................................95
c Welcome Screen...........................................................................................................................................96
d Date.......................................................................................................................................................................97
e Monitor Settings .......................................................................................................................................100
f Date Imprint..................................................................................................................................................102
g Vibration Reduction................................................................................................................................103
U Motion Detection......................................................................................................................................104
i Sound Settings ...........................................................................................................................................105
k Auto Off...........................................................................................................................................................106
l Format Memory/m Format Card....................................................................................................107
n Language........................................................................................................................................................108
H TV Settings ....................................................................................................................................................108
d Blink Warning...............................................................................................................................................109
p Reset All...........................................................................................................................................................110
s Battery Type..................................................................................................................................................112
d Protect ...........................................................................................................................................................112
f Rotate Image................................................................................................................................................113
r Firmware Version .....................................................................................................................................115
Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................118
Storage....................................................................................................................................................................119
Approved Memory Cards............................................................................................................................120
Image File and Folder Names....................................................................................................... 121
Error Messages................................................................................................................................... 122
Supported Standards.....................................................................................................................................134
Index...................................................................................................................................................... 135
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Introduction
About This Manual
Thank you for purchasing a Nikon COOLPIX L105 digital camera. This manual was
written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this
manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product
will read it.
Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and
conventions are used:
This icon marks cautions,
This icon marks tips, additional
information that should be read
information that may be helpful
B
C
D
before use, to prevent damage to
the camera.
when using the camera.
This icon indicates that more
information is available elsewhere
in this manual or in the Quick Start
Guide.
This icon marks notes, information
that should be read before using
the camera.
A
Notations
• A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a “memory card”.
• 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 in the computer monitor appear in bold.
Screen Samples
In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so
that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.
Illustrations and Screen Display
Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display.
C Memory Cards
Images taken with this camera can be saved in the camera’s internal memory or on removable
memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new images will be saved on the memory card and
delete, playback and format operations will apply only to the images on the memory card. The
memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or used to save,
delete or view images.
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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. See the URL 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 and AC
adapters) 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 correctly. Nikon will not be held liable
for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
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).
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Information and Precautions
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 that 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.
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
property when physically destroying data storage devices.
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Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
13
12
9
10
11
6
7
8
Built-in microphone ...................................73
Eyelet for camera strap ...............................7
f
g
1
h
i
USB connector and audio/video
9
j
2
3
Power switch/Power-on lamp
...................................................................... 20, 106
DC input connector (for AC adapter
12
4
5
4
Parts of the Camera
Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap
Attach the lens cap to the camera strap, and then
attach the strap to the camera (at two places).
B Lens Cap
• Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture.
• At times when you will not be shooting pictures such as when the power is off or while you are
carrying the camera, attach the lens cap to the camera to protect the lens.
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Parts of the Camera
The Monitor
The following indicators may be displayed in the monitor during shooting and
playback (actual display varies with current camera settings).
The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off
Shooting
4
5
6
27
10
1
2
3
7
26
25
8
9
10 11
12
24
23
+11..00
3200
13
22
1/125 F3.5
999
14
21
20
16
17
15
a
9 9 9
9 9 9 9
b
1 m 0 0 s
1 m 0 0 s
19
18
*
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
AE/AF-L indicator ........................................ 43
Focus indicator ............................................. 24
Flash mode ..................................................... 29
Battery level indicator .............................. 20
a
Number of exposures remaining
(still images) ............................................. 20
15
*
Differs according to the current shooting mode. Refer to the sections on each mode for details.
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Parts of the Camera
Playback
4
1
2
3
1 5 / 1 1 / 2 0 1 1 1 2 : 0 0
9 9 9 9 . J P G
14
13
12
10
11
5
6
999/ 999
7
8
9
a
999// 999999
99999/9999
b
1m0000ss
1m0000ss
1
2
3
4
5
6
Time of recording ....................................... 16
Battery level indicator .............................. 20
8
9
Internal memory indicator .................... 26
*
*
a
Current frame number/
total number of frames ..................... 26
7
* The icon displayed varies with the setting that was set at the time of shooting.
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Basic Operations
A (shooting mode) button
• Press A in playback mode to enter shooting
mode.
• Press A in shooting mode to display the
shooting-mode selection menu and change the
c (playback) button
• During shooting mode, the camera enters the
playback mode when c is pressed.
• If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn
the camera on in playback mode.
b (movie-record) button
• Press the b (movie-record) button in shooting
mode to start recording a movie. Press the b
(movie-record) button again to stop recording.
• Press the b (movie-record) button in playback
mode to enter shooting mode.
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Basic Operations
The Multi Selector
This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select
menu options and to apply selection. Operate the multi selector by pressing it up,
down, left, right, or by pressing k.
For Shooting
Display o(exposure
compensation)
Display n (self-
timer) menu
Self-timer
Apply selection.
For Playback
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Display the
previous image.
Display the next
image.
4
4
For the Menu Screen
Select the item
above.
Shooting menu
Image mode
White balance
Continuous
Apply selection (Go
to the next screen).
Select the item to
the right/
go to the next screen
(apply selection).
Select the item
to the left/return
to the previous
screen.
Select the item
below.
ISO sensitivity
Color options
Exit
C Notes on the Multi Selector
In this manual, H, I, J and K are used in some cases for indicating the up, down, left and right
operating parts of the multi selector.
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Basic Operations
d button
Press d to display the menu for the selected mode.
• Select a tab on the left side of the monitor to display the corresponding menu.
• To exit the menu display, press d again.
Menus available for the
Shooting menu
current mode are displayed.
Image mode
White balance
Display the movie menu
(during shooting).
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
Display the setup menu.
Color options
Exit
Displayed when the menu
contains two or more pages.
Displayed when
there are more
previous menu
items.
Set up
Motion detection
Sound settings
Auto off
Format memory
Language
Displayed when
there are one or
more menu items
to follow.
TV settings
Select an item and press k or
the multi selector K to proceed
to the next set of options.
Press k or the multi selector
K to apply selection.
Switching Between Tabs
Shooting menu
Shooting menu
Movie
Image mode
White balance
Continuous
Image mode
White balance
Continuous
Movie options
Autofocus mode
ISO sensitivity
Color options
ISO sensitivity
Color options
Exit
Exit
Exit
Press the multi selector
J to highlight the tab.
Press the multi selector
HI to select a tab and
press k or K.
The selected menu will
be displayed.
To display the tabs, press the multi selector J while the menu is displayed in the
following modes.
• Easy auto mode, scene mode and smart portrait mode
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Basic Operations
Help Displays
Rotate the zoom control to g (j) when M/j is displayed at the lower right of
the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option.
To return to the original menu, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again.
Continuous
Choose single frame, continuous mode,
BSS (camera chooses sharpest shot in
series), or multi-shot 16.
Exit
Back
About the Shutter-release Button
The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and
exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel
resistance. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this
position. To release the shutter and take a picture, press the shutter-release button
the rest of the way down. Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release
button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred images.
Press the shutter-
release button
halfway to set focus
and exposure.
Press the shutter-
release button the rest
of the way down to
take picture.
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First Steps
Inserting the Batteries
1
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover.
3
•
Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the
batteries from falling out.
1
2
2
Insert the Batteries
•
Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals are
oriented correctly as described on the label at the entrance
of the battery chamber, and insert the batteries.
3
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover.
1
2
Applicable Batteries
• Four LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (batteries supplied)
• Four FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries
• Four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries
Turning On and Off the Camera
After removing the lens cap, press the power switch to
turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) lights for
a moment, then the monitor turns on. Press the power
switch again to turn the camera off. When the camera
turns off, both the power-on lamp and monitor turn off.
If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn the
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Inserting the Batteries
B Removing the Batteries
Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera off and confirm that
the power-on lamp and the monitor are off.
B Additional Precautions Regarding Batteries
• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery”
• 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 Notes on the EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries
When using EN-MH2 batteries with the COOLPIX L105, charge the batteries four at a time using
B Battery Type
match the type of batteries inserted into the camera.
The default setting is the type of battery supplied with purchase. When any other type of battery is
used, turn the camera on and change the setting.
C Alkaline Batteries
Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. Choose a reliable brand.
C Alternative Power Sources
To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-67 (available
Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
C Auto Off (Standby Mode)
If no operations are performed for a specified amount of time, the monitor turns off, the power-on
lamp flashes, and the camera enters standby mode. After an additional three minutes, the auto power
off feature turns the camera off.
• During shooting or playback, the camera enters standby mode if no operations are performed for
30 seconds (default setting).
• During standby mode, the monitor is off and the power-on lamp flashes; you can turn the monitor
on by pressing any of the following buttons: power switch, shutter-release button, A button, c
button, or the b (movie-record) button
• The amount of time that passes before the camera enters standby mode is determined by the
C Lens Error
If Lens Error is displayed, make sure that the lens cap has been removed, then turn the camera on again.
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Setting Display Language, Date and Time
A language-selection and date setting screen for the internal clock is displayed the
first time the camera is turned on.
1
Press the power switch to turn on the
camera.
The power-on lamp (green) lights for a moment and
the monitor turns on.
Remove the lens cap.
2
3
4
Use the multi selector to choose
the desired language and press
k.
For information on using the multi selector,
Choose Yes and press k.
If No is selected, the date and time are not set.
Date
Set time and date?
Yes
No
Cancel
Press J or K to select your home time zone
London
Casablanca
Back
D Daylight Saving Time
To use the camera in an area where daylight saving time is in effect,
press
time to on.
H
on the home time zone in Step 4 to set the daylight saving
London
Casablanca
When the daylight saving time setting is selected, the W mark
appears at the top of the monitor. To release the daylight saving
time setting, press I.
Back
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Setting Display Language, Date and Time
5
6
7
8
Change the date and time.
Date
•
Press H or I to edit the highlighted item.
D
M
Y
•
Press K to move the cursor in the following order.
D -> M -> Y -> Hour -> Minute -> D M Y
0
1
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
0
0 0
•
Press J to return to the previous item.
Edit
Choose the order in which the day, month
and year are displayed and press k or K.
Date
D
M
Y
•
The settings are applied.
1
5
1
1
2
0
1
1
1
5
1 0
Edit
Make sure that the lens cap has been
removed, then press A.
Press this button
in shooting mode
for shooting-
mode selection
menu.
•
The shooting-mode selection menu is displayed.
When Easy auto mode is displayed, press k.
Easy auto mode
•
The camera enters shooting mode and you can take
•
Press the multi selector H or I before k, to switch to
D Changing the Date and Time, Date Imprint
follow the instructions starting from the above step 5.
• To change the time zone and the daylight saving settings, select Time zone from Date in the
• To imprint the shooting date into images when taking pictures, make sure the date and time are
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Inserting Memory Cards
Images are saved in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 102 MB) or on
If a memory card is inserted into the camera, images are automatically saved on
the memory card and images saved to the memory card can be played back,
deleted or transferred. Remove the memory card to save images in the internal
memory, or play back, delete or transfer images from the internal memory.
1
Confirm the power-on lamp and the monitor
are off and open the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover.
3
Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the
battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
1
2
Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover, hold the camera upside down to prevent the
batteries from falling out.
2
Insert the memory card.
Slide the memory card in correctly until it clicks into
place.
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
B Inserting Memory Cards
Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could
damage the camera or the memory card. Make sure that the
memory card is correctly oriented.
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Inserting Memory Cards
Removing Memory Cards
Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover, turn the camera off and confirm that the
power-on lamp and the monitor are off. Open the
battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the
card in (1) to partially eject the card. Remove the card
(2), being careful not to bend it.
1
2
B Formatting Memory Cards
If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be
deletes all images and other data on the memory card. Be sure to
make copies of any images you wish to keep before formatting the
memory card.
Card is not formatted.
Format card?
Yes
No
To format the memory card, use the multi selector to select Yes and
press k. To start formatting, choose Format and press k.
•
•
Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting is complete.
The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the camera, be sure to
B The Write Protect Switch
SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch.
Images cannot be saved or deleted and the memory card
cannot be formatted when this switch is in the “lock” position.
Unlock by sliding the switch to the “write” position.
Write protect switch
B Memory Cards
• Use only Secure Digital memory cards.
• Do not perform the following during formatting, while data
is being written to or deleted from the memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure
to observe this precaution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory
card:
- Insert or remove the card
- Remove the batteries
- Turn off the camera
- Disconnect the AC adapter
• Do not format the memory card using a computer.
• Do not disassemble or modify.
• Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks.
• Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects.
• Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.
• Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles or areas exposed to high temperatures.
• Do not expose to humidity, dust, or to corrosive gases.
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Basic Photography and Playback: G Easy Auto Mode
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select
G
(Easy Auto) Mode
In G (easy auto) mode, the camera automatically determines an appropriate
shooting mode when you frame a picture, allowing you to easily take pictures
1
Remove the lens cap and press the power
switch to turn on the camera.
•
The power-on lamp (green) lights for a moment and
the monitor turns on. The lens extends at this time.
•
2
3
Press A to display the shooting-
mode selection menu.
Press the multi selector HI to choose G
and press k.
Easy auto mode
•
The camera enters G (easy auto) mode.
4
Check the battery level and number of
exposures remaining.
Battery level indicator
Battery level indicator
Monitor
Description
NO INDICATOR
The battery level is high.
Batteries low.
Prepare to replace batteries.
B
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N
Cannot take pictures. Replace
with new batteries.
Number of exposures
remaining
Battery
exhausted.
Number of Exposures Remaining
The number of images that can be saved depends on the capacity of the internal
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select G (Easy Auto) Mode
Indicators Displayed in G (Easy auto) Mode
Shooting mode
Motion detection icon
Reduce the blurring caused by subject
movement or camera shake.
In easy auto mode, the camera
automatically selects U, e, f, g,
h, i, or j mode according to the
current subject and framing.
Vibration reduction icon
Reduce the effects of
camera shake.
Internal memory indicator
Images will be saved to
internal memory
(approximately 102 MB).
When a memory card is
inserted, C is not displayed
and images will be saved to
memory card.
Movie options
Displays the movie setting
used when recording
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Press the b (movie-
record) button to record
Image mode
Display image size and quality (compression) set in the
image mode menu. The default setting is L 4000×3000.
The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off
switch, shutter-release button, A button, or b (movie-record) button
C Functions Available in Easy Auto Mode
• When the camera is pointed at a person’s face, the camera automatically detects the face and
mode when the camera selects close-up scene mode.
C Note on the Flash
When the built-in flash is lowered, the flash setting is fixed at off and W is displayed at the top of the
monitor. In situations where flash is needed, such as in dark locations or when the subject is backlit,
D Notes on Vibration Reduction and Motion Detection
for more information.
• Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod.
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Step 2 Frame a Picture
1
Ready the camera.
•
Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your
fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash,
and microphone.
2
Frame the picture.
Shooting mode icon
•
When the camera determines a scene mode, the
•
When the camera detects a human face, that face is
framed by a yellow double border. Up to 12 faces can
be detected. When the camera detects more than one
face, the face closest to the camera is framed by a
double border and the others by single borders.
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•
When shooting non-human subjects or when no faces
are detected, the camera will focus on the center of the monitor. Position the main
subject near the center of the focus area.
B Easy auto mode
• The desired scene mode may not be selected in certain conditions. In this case, select another
shooting mode.
• When digital zoom is in effect, the shooting mode is U.
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Step 2 Frame a Picture
Using the Zoom
Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom.
Rotate the zoom control toward g to zoom in,
Zoom out
Zoom in
increasing the size of the subject.
Rotate the zoom control toward f to zoom out,
increasing the area visible in the frame.
A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the
monitor when the zoom control is rotated.
Optical zoom Digital zoom
Digital Zoom
When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom magnification,
rotating and holding the zoom control at g triggers digital zoom. Digital zoom can
magnify the subject up to about 4× beyond the magnification of the optical
zoom.
When digital zoom is used, the focus area is not displayed and the camera focuses
at the center of the frame.
Maximum optical zoom
Digital zoom is in effect.
C Digital Zoom and Interpolation
Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify
images, resulting in slight deterioration of image quality.
Interpolation is applied when shooting still images at zoom positions beyond V.
When zoom is increased beyond the V position, interpolation is initiated and the zoom indicator
turns yellow to indicate that interpolation is being applied.
The position of V moves to the right as image size decreases, allowing you to confirm the zoom
positions at which still images can be captured without interpolation using the current image mode
setting.
When the image size is small.
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Step 3 Focus and Shoot
1
Press the shutter-release button halfway.
•
focus, the focus area glows green.
When shooting non-
human subjects or when
no faces are detected:
When a face is detected:
1/125 F3.5
1/125 F3.5
Shutter Aperture
Speed
•
When digital zoom is used, the focus
area is not displayed and the camera
focuses at the center of the frame.
When the subject is in focus, the focus
indicator glows green.
Focus indicator
1/125 F5.4
•
•
•
The shutter speed and aperture are
displayed when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter release button is pressed
halfway.
When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area, or focus indicator, blinks red.
Change the composition and press the shutter-release button halfway again.
2
Press the shutter-release button the rest of
the way down.
•
The image is saved to the memory card or internal
memory.
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Step 3 Focus and Shoot
B During Saving
While images are being saved, the number of exposures remaining display will blink. Do not open
the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
Removing the memory card or the battery during saving may result in loss of data or in damage to
the saved data, camera or card.
B Autofocus
Autofocus may not perform 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 is behind the subject
and the subject is in deep shadow)
• No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. when the subject is wearing a white shirt
and 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)
• Subject is moving rapidly
In these situations, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway again to refocus, several times if
necessary. If the subject is still not in focus, select auto mode and use focus lock (A 48) to take the
picture by first focusing on an object that is the same distance from the camera as the desired
subject.
C Notes on Face Detection
C The Did someone blink? Screen
taking a picture if the camera detects a face with closed eyes.
D Flash
If the subject is poorly lit, the flash (A 29) may fire by pressing the shutter-release button all the
way down.
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Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Images
Viewing Images (Playback Mode)
Press c.
A (shooting mode)
c (playback)
•
The last image taken is displayed in full-frame playback
mode.
•
Use the multi selector H, I, J or K to view additional
images.Hold down the multi selector H, I, J or K to
quickly scan through images.
•
•
Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while
being read from the memory card or internal memory.
Press A or the b (movie-record) button to switch to
shooting mode. You can also press the shutter-release
button.
The Multi Selector
•
When C is displayed, images saved in the internal memory
are displayed. When a memory card is inserted, C is not
displayed and images saved on the memory card are
displayed.
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Internal memory
indicator
Deleting Images
1
Press l to delete the image currently
displayed in the monitor.
2
Use the multi selector to select Yes and press
k.
Erase 1 image?
•
Deleted pictures cannot be recovered.
•
To exit without deleting the image, choose No and
press k.
Yes
No
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Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Images
C Playback Mode
C Power ON by Pressing c
When the camera is off, hold down c to turn on the camera in playback mode. The lens will not
extend.
C Viewing Image
frame.
• While the monitor is off during standby mode, it will turn on again when the power switch,
C Deleting the Last Image Taken While in Shooting Mode
In shooting mode, press l to delete the last images taken.
Erase 1 image?
Yes
No
D Selecting Multiple Pictures for Deletion
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Easy Auto Mode
Automatic Scene Selection
The camera automatically selects one of the following scenes when you point the
camera at a subject.
• U Auto mode (general use)
Notes on Face Detection
• The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including
whether or not the subject is facing the camera. The camera may be unable to
detect faces in the following situations:
-
-
When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions
When faces take up too much or too little of the frame
• When there are multiple people in the frame, the face on which the camera
focuses depends on a variety of shooting conditions, such as whether or not the
subject is facing the camera.
perform as expected, and the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that
the double border glows green. When the camera is unable to focus, use
another mode, such as A (auto) mode, focus on another subject positioned at
the same distance from the camera as the actual portrait subject, and use focus
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Using the Flash
In dark locations or when the subject is backlit, you can shoot pictures with flash
by raising the built-in flash.
• The flash has a range of about 0.5 to 5.5 m (1 ft 8 in. to 18 ft) when the camera is
zoomed out all the way, and about 1.5 to 3.5 m (5 ft to 11 ft) when the camera is
zoomed in all the way.
automatically sets a flash mode according to the determined scene mode.
When the built-in flash is lowered, the flash setting changes to off and W is
displayed at the top of the monitor.
Selecting a Flash Mode
U
V
W
Auto
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
Auto with red-eye reduction
Off
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
Fill flash
X
Flash fires when a picture is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and back-lit
subjects.
Y
Slow sync
Auto flash mode is combined with slow shutter speed.
Flash illuminates main subject; Slow shutter speeds are used to capture background
at night or under dim light.
1
•
When the built-in flash is lowered, it is fixed to W
(off).
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Using the Flash
2
3
Press m (flash mode) on the multi selector.
•
The flash menu is displayed.
Press the multi selector H or I to select a
mode, and press k.
•
The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the
top of the monitor.
•
When U (auto) is applied, D disappears after a
few seconds regardless of the monitor settings
Flash mode
•
If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few
seconds, the selection is cancelled.
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B Lowering the Built-in Flash
B Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled (W)
• Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of
• The E is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity to minimize blur caused
by slow shutter speed. Images taken when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.
B Note on Using the Flash
When using the flash, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in images.
To reduce these reflections, set the flash to W (off).
C The Flash Lamp
The flash lamp indicates flash status when the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway.
• On:
• Blinks: Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try again.
• Off: Flash will not fire when picture is taken.
Flash will fire when picture is taken.
If the remaining battery level is low, the monitor will turn off
until the flash has finished charging.
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Using the Flash
C The Flash Mode Setting
The default setting of flash mode depends on the shooting mode.
• G (easy auto) mode: U Auto
• F (smart portrait) mode: U Auto
• d (sport continuous) mode: W Off (locked)
• A (auto) mode: U Auto
camera is turned off.
C Red-eye Reduction
This camera is equipped with an advanced red-eye reduction system.
Pre-flashes are fired several times at low intensity before the main flash to reduce the effects of red-
eye.
If the camera detects “red-eye” when a picture is taken, Nikon’s own In-Camera Red-Eye Fix
processes the image before it is saved.
Note the following when using red-eye reduction:
• Because pre-flashes are fired before the picture is taken, there is a slight lag between when the
shutter-release button is pressed and when the picture is shot.
• The time required to save images increases slightly.
• Red-eye reduction may not always produce the desired results.
• In some rare cases, other portions of images may be affected. Use flash modes other than auto
with red-eye reduction in the above cases.
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Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
When using the self-timer, pictures are taken 10 seconds after the shutter-release
button is pressed. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Set
tripod.
1
Press n (self-timer) on the multi selector.
The self-timer menu is displayed.
2
Press the multi selector H or I to select ON,
and press k.
The self-timer icon (n 10) is displayed.
If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few
seconds, the selection is cancelled.
Self-timer
3
4
Frame the picture and press the
shutter-release button halfway.
Focus and exposure are set.
10
1/125 F3.5
Press the shutter-release button the
rest of the way down.
9
The self-timer starts and the number of seconds
remaining until the shutter is released is
displayed in the monitor. The self-timer lamp
blinks. The lamp stops blinking one second
before the picture is taken and remains lit until
the shutter is released.
When the shutter is released, the self-timer is set
to OFF.
To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press
the shutter-release button again.
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Adjusting the Brightness: Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the
camera to make images brighter or darker.
1
Press o (exposure compensation) on the
multi selector.
•
The exposure compensation guide is displayed.
2
Press the multi selector H or I to adjust the
exposure, and press k.
•
•
•
•
•
To make the subject brighter, adjust the exposure
compensation to the “+” side.
To make the subject darker, adjust the exposure
compensation to the “-” side.
Exposure compensation can be set to values between
-2.0 and +2.0 EV.
If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection is
Exposure compensation
cancelled.
When set to any value other than 0.0, the value is displayed with the H icon in the
monitor.
3
Press the shutter-release button to shoot.
•
To turn off exposure compensation, repeat from step 1
and set the value to 0.0, then press k.
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C Exposure Compensation Value
if the camera is turned off.
D Using Exposure Compensation
• The camera tends to reduce exposure when the frame is dominated by brightly lit objects and to
increase exposure when the frame is mostly dark. Positive compensation may therefore be
required to capture the brilliancy of very bright objects that fill the frame (for example, sunlit
expanses of water, sand, or snow) or when the background is much brighter than the main
subject.
• Negative compensation may be called for when large areas of the frame contain very dark objects
(for example, a swath of dark green leaves) or when the background is much darker than the main
subject.
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More on Shooting
Selecting Shooting Mode
Select the shooting mode from G easy auto mode, b scene mode, F smart
portrait, d sport continuous mode, or A auto mode.
1
2
Press A in shooting mode.
•
The shooting-mode selection menu is
displayed.
Use the multi selector H or I to select a
shooting mode and press k.
Easy auto mode
1
2
3
4
5
•
The camera enters the selected shooting mode.
•
When scene mode is selected (the second icon from
the top), the scene type can be changed before
pressing k. Press K, press H, I, J, or K to select
the desired scene type, then press k.
•
To return to the current shooting mode without switching shooting modes, press A
or the shutter-release button.
1
G Easy auto mode
By simply framing a picture, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene
mode for simpler shooting.
2
3
4
b Scene
Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene type.
F Smart portrait
The camera detects a smiling face to shoot the face automatically.
d Sport continuous
Allows rapid, continuous shooting while you press and hold the shutter-release
button fully.
5
A Auto mode
You can change the flash mode, use macro mode (for close-ups), etc., and take
pictures. You can also select to shoot bursts of pictures continuously.
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Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode)
Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene type. The
following scene modes are available.
b Portrait
g Beach/snow
h Sunset
k Close-up
Food
l Museum
o Backlight
c Landscape
e Night portrait
f Party/indoor
u
p Panorama assist
i Dusk/dawn
j Night landscape n Copy
Selecting a Scene Mode
1
Press A in shooting mode to
display the shooting-mode
selection menu and use the multi
selector H and I to select scene
mode.
Portrait
•
The icon of the last scene mode used is
displayed. b (Portrait) is the default
setting.
2
3
Press K, press the multi selector H, I, J, or
K to select a scene, and press k.
•
The shooting mode screen for the selected scene is
displayed.
•
Beach/snow
Frame the subject and shoot.
•
For scene modes that use the flash, be
sure to raise the built-in flash before
shooting.
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D Image Mode
setting is changed, the new image mode setting is also applied to other shooting modes (except
sport continuous).
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Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode)
Features
The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: X: flash mode when
b Portrait
Use this mode for taking portraits in which the main subject
stands out clearly.
•
If the camera detects a face, it focuses on the face. See “Face
•
If more than one face is detected, the camera focuses on
the face closest to the camera.
•
•
If no faces are detected, the camera will focus on the center of the screen.
Digital zoom is not available.
m
V*
n
Off*
p
Off
o
0.0*
* Other settings can be selected.
c Landscape
Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.
•
Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator
is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the
foreground may not always be in focus.
m
W
n
Off*
p
Off
o
0.0*
* Other settings can be selected.
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Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode)
e Night portrait
QO
Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main
subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night.
•
•
Shoot pictures with the built-in flash raised.
If the camera detects a face, it focuses on the face. See “Face
•
If more than one face is detected, the camera focuses on
the face closest to the camera.
•
•
If no faces are detected, the camera will focus on the center of the screen.
Digital zoom is not available.
*1
*2
*2
m
V
n
Off
p
Off
o
0.0
*1
Flash mode is set to fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction, and cannot be changed.
Other settings can be selected.
*2
f Party/indoor
Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor
background lighting.
•
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the
frame.
•
As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, hold the
camera steadily. In a dark place, the use of a tripod is
1
2
2
m
V*
n
Off*
p
Off
o
0.0*
*1
The flash may change to slow sync with red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.
Other settings can be selected.
*2
O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction
Q: Indicates images shot in this scene mode are processed automatically to reduce noise, and
therefore may take more time to save.
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Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode)
g Beach/snow
Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields,
beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.
•
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the
frame.
m
U*
n
Off*
p
Off
o
0.0*
* Other settings can be selected.
h Sunset
O
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.
•
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the
frame.
m
W*
n
Off*
p
Off
o
0.0*
* Other settings can be selected.
i Dusk/dawn
QO
Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before
sunrise or after sunset.
•
Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator
is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the
foreground may not always be in focus.
m
W
n
Off*
p
Off
o
0.0*
* Other settings can be selected.
O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction
Q: Indicates images shot in this scene mode are processed automatically to reduce noise, and
therefore may take more time to save.
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Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode)
j Night landscape
QO
Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night
landscapes.
•
Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator
is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the
foreground may not always be in focus.
m
W
n
Off*
p
Off
o
0.0*
* Other settings can be selected.
k Close-up
Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close
range.
•
automatically move to the closest possible shooting
position.
•
The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies
depending on the zoom position. The camera can focus at distances as close as 1 cm
(0.4 in.) from the lens when F and the zoom indicator glow green (zoom indicator is
positioned near K).
•
•
•
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use focus lock to frame the
The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to
lock the focus.
As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the Vibration reduction
m
U*
n
Off*
p
On
o
0.0*
* Other settings can be selected. Note that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at
distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.).
O: For those scene modes with O, use of a tripod is recommended. Set Vibration reduction
Q: Indicates images shot in this scene mode are processed automatically to reduce noise, and
therefore may take more time to save.
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Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode)
u Food
Use this mode when taking pictures of food.
•
automatically move to the closest possible shooting
position.
The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies
depending on the zoom position. The camera can focus at
distances as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens when F and the zoom indicator glow
green (zoom indicator is positioned near K).
You can adjust the hue using the slider displayed on the left
side of the monitor. Press the multi selector H to increase
the amount of red, or I to increase the amount of blue. The
hue setting is saved even when the camera is turned off.
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the
frame. Use focus lock to frame the picture on an object not
•
•
The camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway to lock the focus.
setting and hold the camera steadily.
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•
•
m
W
n
Off*
p
On
o
0.0*
* Other settings can be selected.
l Museum
Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for
example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in
which you do not want to use the flash.
•
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the
frame.
•
•
As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the Vibration reduction
m
W
n
Off*
p
Off*
o
0.0*
* Other settings can be selected.
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Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode)
n Copy
Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or
in print.
•
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the
frame.
•
•
Colored text and drawings may not show up well.
m
W*
n
Off*
p
Off*
o
0.0*
* Other settings can be selected.
o Backlight
Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing
features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to
“fill in” (illuminate) shadows.
•
•
Shoot pictures with the built-in flash raised.
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the
frame.
m
m
n
Off*
p
Off
o
0.0*
* Other settings can be selected.
p Panorama assist
Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama
image using the supplied Panorama Maker 5 software. See Taking Pictures for a Panorama
m
W*
n
Off*
p
Off*
o
0.0*
* Other settings can be selected.
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Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode)
Taking Pictures for a Panorama
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best
1
Press A in shooting mode to
display the shooting-mode
selection menu and use the multi
selector to select p Panorama
Panorama assist
The panorama direction icon (I) is
displayed to show the direction in which
pictures are joined.
2
Use the multi selector to choose the direction
and press k.
Select how pictures are joined together in the completed
panorama; right (I), left (J), up (K) or down (L).
The yellow panorama direction icon (II) is displayed to
the direction pressed and the direction is fixed when k
is pressed. The white fixed direction I is displayed.
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direction.
3
4
Shoot the first picture.
The first picture is superimposed in the first
third of the monitor.
1144
1133
Shoot the second picture.
Frame the next picture so that one third of the
frame overlaps the first picture, and press the
shutter-release button.
Repeat until you have taken the necessary
number of pictures to complete the
End
panorama.
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Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene Mode)
5
Press k when shooting is completed.
•
The camera returns to step 2.
End
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B Panorama Assist
• Set flash mode, self-timer, macro mode and exposure compensation before taking the first picture.
They cannot be changed after the first picture is taken. Images cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or
• The panorama series is terminated if the camera enters standby mode with the auto off function
enabled to a longer setting is recommended.
D Note on R
All pictures taken in a panorama series have the same white
balance, exposure, and focus settings.
When the first picture is shot, R is displayed to indicate that
exposure, white balance, and focus are locked.
End
1133
D Panorama Maker 5
Install Panorama Maker 5 from the supplied ViewNX 2 CD-ROM.
panorama.
D More Information
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Capturing Smiling Faces Automatically (Smart Portrait Mode)
The camera detects a smiling face to shoot the face automatically.
1
Press A in shooting mode to
display the shooting-mode
selection menu and use the multi
selector H or I to select F and
press k.
Smart portrait
The camera enters smart portrait mode.
2
Frame the picture.
•
•
•
Raise the built-in flash when using the flash.
Point the camera at the subject.
If the camera detects a person’s face, the face is framed
by a double yellow border in the focus area, and when
the face comes into focus, the double border turns
green for a moment and the focus is locked.
1/125 F3.5
•
Up to three faces can be detected. When the camera detects more than one face, the
face nearest the center of the screen is framed by a double border in the focus area
and the other faces are framed by a single border.
3
4
The shutter is automatically released.
•
If the camera detects the smiling face of the person framed by a double border, the
shutter is automatically released.
•
immediately after the shutter is released. Each time the shutter is released, the camera
again begins face detection and smile detection operations for continuous automatic
shooting.
•
Pictures can also be taken by pressing the shutter-release button. If the camera does
not detect any faces, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.
Exit smart portrait mode by pressing A.
Change to another shooting mode.
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Capturing Smiling Faces Automatically (Smart Portrait Mode)
B Face Detection and Smiling Face Detection features
• In some shooting conditions, face detection does not work and faces cannot be detected.
C Auto Off (Standby Mode) When Using Smart Portrait Mode
performed in the following situations:
• The camera does not detect any faces.
• The camera detected the face but cannot detect a smiling face.
C Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode
• Digital zoom is not available.
• The self-timer and macro mode are not available.
new image mode setting is also applied to other shooting modes (except sport continuous).
D More Information
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Shooting Continuously at High Speed (Sport Continuous)
Sport continuous mode allows rapid, continuous shooting while you press and
hold the shutter-release button fully. With continuous shooting, instantaneous
movements in moving subjects can be captured.
• With the default setting of Continuous H, the camera shoots up to 20 pictures
at a rate of up to about 11.1 frames per second (fps).
• ISO sensitivity is set high.
• Image mode can be set to M 2048×1536 or smaller.
• The focus, exposure, and white balance settings are fixed at the values for the
first picture in each series.
1
Press A in shooting mode to
display the shooting-mode
selection menu and use the multi
selector H or I to select d and
press k.
Sport continuous
The camera enters sport continuous mode.
2
3
Press d, then confirm or set the items in
the sport continuous menu.
Sport continuous
Sport continuous
Image mode
•
•
Press d after setting the items to return to shooting
mode.
Exit
Frame the subject and shoot.
•
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the
frame. Pressing the shutter-release button halfway sets
the focus and exposure.
•
Continuous shooting continues as long while the
shutter-release button is held all the way down, and
stops when the number of shot frames reaches the
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C Functions Available with Sport Continuous
• The flash is disabled.
• The self-timer and macro mode are not available.
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Shooting Continuously at High Speed (Sport Continuous)
B Notes on Sport Continuous Shooting
• It may take some time to save the images after shooting. The time it takes to save the images
depends on the number of shots taken, the image mode, the memory card’s write speed, etc.
• Because the ISO sensitivity is set to 640 or higher, images may appear rough as a result. Proper
exposure may not be obtained in clear weather (images may be overexposed).
saved image data. To reduce smear effects, avoid bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the
sun, and electric lights when shooting.
• When shooting under lights that have a high flicker rate, such as fluorescent or mercury lights,
exposure and white balance may differ from image to image.
• The shutter speed is set automatically within the range of 1/8000 s to 1/15 s.
• The speed of continuous shooting may be slower depending on shutter speed settings and the
write speed of the memory card.
• When using sport continuous mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shutter-release
button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. A sound will be heard while the camera focuses.
D More Information
Sport Continuous Menu
The following items can be set in the sport continuous menu. In sport continuous
Sport continuous
Select the sport continuous mode type to determine the maximum continuous
shooting speed and maximum number of frames to be shot.
• k Continuous H (default setting): Approx. 11.1 frames per second (20 frames max.)
• l Continuous M: Approx. 7.3 frames per second (20 frames max.)
• m Continuous L: Approx. 4.4 frames per second (20 frames max.)
Image mode
•
In sport continuous mode, the following image mode settings are available:
M 2048×1536 (default setting), N 1024×768, O 640×480, m 1920×1080.
The image mode setting in the sport continuous menu is saved separately from
the image mode setting in other shooting modes and is not applied to the other
modes.
•
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Auto Mode
In
A
(auto) mode, macro mode (
49) and exposure compensation (
33) can be
applied and pictures can be taken using flash mode (
29) and self-timer (
Pressing d in A (auto) mode allows you to specify settings for all shooting
1
2
Press A to display the shooting-
mode selection menu.
•
The shooting-mode selection menu is
displayed.
Press the multi selector H or I to choose A
and press k.
•
•
•
The camera enters A (auto) mode.
Raise the built-in flash when using the flash.
Auto mode
•
Press d to display the shooting menu, and set the
3
Frame the subject and shoot.
•
The camera focuses on the subject in the
center of the frame.
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D Focus Lock
When the camera focuses on an object in the center of the frame, you can use focus lock to focus on
an off-center subject.
• Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not change while focus is locked.
• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, exposure is locked.
14
1/125 F3.5
1/125 F3.5
Position the subject Press the Confirm that the
in the center of the shutter focus area is
Continue holding Press the
down the shutter- shutter-
frame.
release
button
halfway.
green.
release button
halfway and
recompose the
picture.
release
button the
rest of the
way down.
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Auto Mode
Macro Mode
Macro mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 1 cm (0.4 in.). Note
that the flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than
50 cm (1 ft 8 in.).
When using A (auto) mode, follow the procedure below. Macro mode can also
1
2
Press p (macro mode) on the multi selector.
•
The macro menu is displayed.
Press the multi selector H or I to select ON,
and press k.
The macro mode icon (F) is displayed.
If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few
seconds, the selection is cancelled.
Macro mode
3
Use the zoom control and frame the picture.
The camera can focus at distances as close as 1 cm
(0.4 in.) from the lens when F and the zoom indicator
glow green (zoom indicator is positioned near K).
C Autofocus
When shooting still images using macro mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shutter-
release button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. A sound will be heard while the camera focuses.
C The Macro Mode Setting
• G (easy auto) mode: Changes to macro mode when the camera selects i. The macro mode
button on the multi selector cannot be used.
when k Close-up or u Food are selected in scene mode.
• F (smart portrait) mode, d (sport continuous) mode: Macro mode cannot be used.
• When shooting mode is A (auto) mode, the macro mode setting is saved even if the camera is
turned off.
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Auto Mode
Shooting Menu (Auto Mode)
following options.
A
Image mode
Choose image size and quality (compression).
Also available when using other shooting modes.
B
C
E
F
White balance
Match white balance to the light source.
Continuous
Change settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector).
ISO sensitivity
Control the camera’s sensitivity to light.
Color options
Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome.
Displaying the Shooting Menu
Press A in shooting mode to display the shooting-mode selection menu and set
Press d to display the shooting menu.
Shooting menu
Image mode
White balance
Continuous
ISO sensitivity
Color options
Exit
14
• To exit the shooting menu, press d.
B Camera settings that cannot be applied at the same time
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Auto Mode
A Image Mode (Image Quality/Image Size)
Choose image size and quality (compression). The size of the files, and with it the
number of images that can be saved, depends on the size and quality
(compression) of the images. Before shooting, choose an image mode according
to how you plan to use the image.
Setting
Size (pixels)
Description
Highest quality, suitable for enlargements or
high-quality prints. The compression ratio is
approximately 1:4.
H
I
4000×3000P
4000×3000
4000×3000
(default setting)
4000×3000
Best choice in most situations. The compression
ratio is approximately 1:8.
R
L
3264×2448
2592×1944
3264×2448
2592×1944
Smaller size allows more images to be saved. The
compression ratio is approximately 1:8.
M
N
O
o
2048×1536
1024×768
640×480
2048×1536
1024×768
640×480
Suited to display on a computer monitor. The
compression ratio is approximately 1:8.
Suited to distribution by e-mail or full-screen
display on a television with a 4:3 aspect ratio.
Images with an aspect ratio of 16:9 can be taken.
The compression ratio is approximately 1:8.
3968×2232
3968×2232
The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor in shooting and
C Note on Image Mode
• If the image mode setting is changed, the new image mode setting is also applied to other
shooting modes (except sport continuous).
C Image Mode for Sport Continuous Mode
2048×1536, N 1024×768, O 640×480, m 1920×1080 (image size 1920 × 1080, compression
ratio 1/8).
image mode setting in other shooting modes and is not applied to the other modes.
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Auto Mode
C Number of Exposures Remaining
The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved in internal memory
and on a 4 GB memory card. Note that the number of images that can be saved will differ
depending on the composition of the image (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number
may differ depending on the make of memory card, even if the capacity for the memory card is the
same.
*1
Internal memory
(Approx. 102 MB)
Memory card
(4 GB)
Print size (printed at
300 dpi; cm/in.)
Image mode
*2
H
I
R
L
M
N
O
o
m
4000×3000P
4000×3000
3264×2448
2592×1944
2048×1536
1024×768
17
35
650
34×25/13.4×9.8
34×25/13.4×9.8
28×21/11×8.3
22×16/8.7×6.2
17×13/6.7×5.1
9×7/3.5×2.8
1280
1910
2940
4640
15000
24100
1720
6700
52
81
126
411
731
47
640×480
5×4/2×1.6
3968×2232
1920×1080
34×19/13.4×7.5
16×9/6.5×3.5
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*1
If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures remaining
display shows 9999.
*2
Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and
multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, at the same image size, images printed at higher
resolutions will print smaller than the size indicated, and those printed at lower resolutions will
print larger than the size indicated.
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Auto Mode
B White Balance (Adjusting hue)
The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source.
The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with
the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct
sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this
adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is
known as “white balance”.
Although the default setting, Auto can be used under most types of lighting, you
can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve
more accurate results.
a
Auto (default setting)
White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in
most situations.
b
Preset manual
Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual
c
d
e
f
g
Daylight
White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.
Incandescent
Use under incandescent lighting.
Fluorescent
Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.
Cloudy
Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.
Flash
Use with flash mode.
Auto is selected, no icon is displayed.
B White Balance
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Auto Mode
Preset Manual
Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with
a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red
shade look as though they had been taken under white light).
1
2
Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that is used
during shooting.
multi selector to select b Preset manual in
the White balance menu, and press k.
White balance
Auto
Preset manual
Daylight
Incandeescent
The camera zooms in.
Fluoreescent
Cloudy
Exit
3
4
Select Measure.
To apply the most recently measured value for preset
manual, choose Cancel and press k. The most recently
measured value is applied for white balance.
Preset manual
Cancel
Measure
Exit
Frame the reference object.
Preset manual
Cancel
Measure
Exit
Reference object frame
5
Press k.
The shutter is released (no image is captured) and the new white-balance value is set.
B Note on Preset Manual
The camera cannot measure a white balance value for when the flash fires. When shooting with the
flash, set White balance to Auto or Flash.
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Auto Mode
C Continuous
Change settings to Continuous or BSS (best shot selector).
Flash will be switched off for Continuous, BSS or Multi-shot 16, and focus, exposure
and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series.
U
Single (default setting)
One shot is taken each time shutter-release button is pressed.
Continuous
V
While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, up to 4 pictures are taken at
a rate of about 1.0 frames per second (fps) when image mode is set to I 4000×3000.
D
W
BSS (Best Shot Selector)
The “best shot selector” is recommended when shooting with the flash off or the
camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which inadvertent motion can result in
blurred images.
When BSS is on, the camera takes up to 10 pictures while the shutter-release button
is held all the way down. The sharpest image in the series is automatically selected
and saved.
Multi-shot 16
Each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down,
the camera takes 16 shots at a rate of about 7.4 frames per
second (fps), then arranges them in a single image. Images are
captured with the image mode locked at
Digital zoom cannot be used.
L
2560×1920.
•
When set to Single, no icon is displayed.
B Note on Continuous Shooting
• The frame rate with continuous shooting may vary, depending upon the current image mode
setting, the memory card used, and the shooting environment.
B Note on BSS
BSS is best suited to shooting subjects that are not moving. When shooting moving subjects or when
the composition of the picture changes while shooting, the desired results may not be achieved.
B Note on Multi-shot 16
image data. To reduce smear effects, avoid bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and
electric lights when shooting.
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Auto Mode
E ISO Sensitivity
Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the
sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Although a high ISO rating
is suited for taking pictures of subjects in action or in poor lighting, high sensitivity
is often associated with “noise” - randomly spaced, brightly colored pixels
concentrated in dark parts of the image.
Auto (default setting)
Sensitivity is ISO 80 under normal conditions; when lighting is poor and the flash is
off, the camera compensates by raising sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 800.
80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Sensitivity will be locked at the specified value.
•
selected, the E icon is not displayed at ISO 80, but is displayed if the ISO
B Notes on ISO Sensitivity
B ISO 3200 and ISO 6400
When ISO sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400, the available Image
mode settings are limited to M 2048×1536, N 1024×768, and
O 640×480. The image mode of the shooting mode is shown in
red and X is displayed next to the ISO sensitivity in the lower left of
the monitor.
3200
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Auto Mode
F Color Options
Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome.
n
o
p
q
r
Standard color (default setting)
Use for images exhibiting natural color.
Vivid color
Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect.
Black-and-white
Save images in black-and-white.
Sepia
Save images in sepia tones.
Cyanotype
Save images in cyan-blue monochrome.
settings other than Standard color, the icon for the current setting is displayed in
the monitor.
B Notes on Color Options
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Auto Mode
Camera Settings that Cannot Be Set at the Same Time
Certain settings in the shooting menu cannot be used with other functions.
Restricted Functions
Flash mode
Setting
Description
If set to Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot
16, the flash cannot be used.
Digital zoom cannot be used when
shooting with Multi-shot 16.
When using Multi-shot 16, Image mode
is fixed at L 2560×1920.
When the ISO sensitivity is set to 3200
or 6400, the available Image modes are
restricted to M 2048×1536,
N 1024×768, and O 640×480.
For all other image mode settings, if ISO
sensitivity is set to 3200 or 6400, the
image mode setting changes to
M 2048×1536.
Digital zoom
Image mode
When using Black-and-white, Sepia, or
White balance
Continuous
fixed at Auto.
When using the self-timer, the setting is
fixed at Single.
When using Multi-shot 16, ISO
ISO sensitivity
sensitivity is set automatically according
to the brightness.
The shooting date and time cannot be
imprinted in images captured when using
Continuous or BSS.
Date imprint
Motion detection does not function
when shooting with Multi-shot 16.
Motion detection
Motion detection does not function
other than Auto.
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More on Playback
Full-frame Operation
Press c button during shooting to switch to playback
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The following operations can be performed while
viewing images in full-frame.
4
4
To
Use
Description
A
Press HIJ K to view the previous
or next image. Hold down the multi
selector H, I, J or K to quickly scan
through images.
Choose images
Display 4, 9, or 16 image thumbnails.
While displaying 16 image thumbnails,
rotate the zoom control to f (h) to
display the calendar.
View thumbnails/
calendar
f (h)
The image can be enlarged up to
about 10×. Press k to return to full-
frame playback.
Playback zoom
g (i)
Movie Playback
Deleting Images
Menu Display
k
l
Play the selected movie.
Delete the selected image.
Display the playback menu.
d
A
Press A or the b (movie-record)
button. You can also press the shutter-
release button to return to shooting
mode.
b
Switch to shooting
mode
C Viewing Images
frame.
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Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback
Rotate the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame
1/ 10
sheets” of thumbnail images. The following operations
can be performed while thumbnails are displayed.
To
Use
Description
A
Choose images
Press the multi selector H, I, J or K.
11
Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to
increase the number of picture thumbnails
displayed: 4 ➝ 9 ➝ 16. Rotate the zoom
control to f (h) in the 16-picture thumbnail
Increase the number
of images displayed/
apply the calendar
display
and images can be found by the date on
which they were captured.
–
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to return to
thumbnail display mode.
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to reduce
the number of frames displayed from 16 ➝ 9
Reduce the number
of frames displayed
g (i)
➝ 4. While 4 frames are displayed, rotate the
zoom control to g (i) again to return to full-
frame display mode.
Switch to full-frame
playback
k
Press k.
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A
b
Press A or the b (movie-record) button. You
can also press the shutter-release button to
return to shooting mode.
Switch to shooting
mode
C Thumbnail Playback Mode Display
Protect icon
the right are displayed with them. Movies are
displayed as film frames.
Print-order icon
1/ 10
Film frames
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Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback
Calendar Display
When displaying 16 thumbnail frames in playback
the zoom control to f (h).
You can select images to view based on the day they
were taken. Days containing images have a yellow line
under them.
6
To
Use
Description
A
Choose date
Switch to full-frame
playback
The first image for that date will be
displayed full-frame.
k
Switch to thumbnail
display
g (i)
Rotate the zoom control to g (i).
–
B Calendar display
• Images taken when the camera’s date is not set are treated as images taken on January 1, 2011.
• l and d are not available during calendar display.
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Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Rotating the zoom control to g (i) during full-frame
the center of the image displayed in the monitor.
• The guide displayed in the right bottom in the
monitor will show which part of the image is
currently displayed.
×
3.0
The following operations can be performed while images are zoomed in.
To
Use
Description
A
Zoom increases each time the zoom control is
rotated to g (i), up to about 10×.
Zoom in
g (i)
–
Zoom decreases each time the zoom control is
rotated to f (h). When the magnification
ratio reaches 1×, the display returns to full-frame
playback mode.
Zoom out
f (h)
–
Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to scroll
to areas of the image not visible in the
monitor.
View other areas of
image
Switch to full-frame
playback
k
Press k.
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Press d to crop current image to contain
only the portion visible in the monitor.
Crop image
d
A
b
Press A or the b (movie-record) button. You
can also press the shutter-release button to
return to shooting mode.
Switch to shooting
mode
Images taken using Face Detection
When the zoom control is rotated to g (i) during full-
frame playback mode for images taken using Face
face detected with shooting at the center of the
monitor.
×
2.0
• If several faces are detected, the image will be
enlarged using the face that was focused on during
shooting time as the centralized point, and pressing the multi selector H, I, J
or K will enable you to switch between the people’s faces.
• Rotate the zoom control toward g (i) again or toward f (h) to zoom in or
out as normal.
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Playback Menu
The following options are available in playback mode.
I
a
b
D-Lighting
Enhances brightness and contrast in dark portions of images.
Print set
Select images to print and the number of copies for each.
Slide show
View images saved in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic
slide show.
c
Delete
Delete selected images or all images. Multiple images can be deleted with one
operation.
g
Small picture
Create a small copy of the current image.
Displaying the Playback Menu
Press c to enter playback mode.
Display the playback menu by pressing d.
Playback menu
D-Lighting
Print set
Slide show
Delete
Small picture
Exit
• To exit the playback menu, press d.
C Protecting Images From Accidental Deletion, Rotating Images
C Copying Files Between the Internal Memory and Memory Card
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Playback Menu
a Print Set
Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M a Print set
When printing images using one of the following methods, you can select which
images will be printed and the number of copies of each image will be printed,
and save this electronic “print order” information on the memory card.
•
Printing by inserting the camera’s memory card into the card slot of a DPOF-compatible printer (
• Printing by taking the camera’s memory card to a photo lab
method to print images saved in the internal memory)
1
Press d in playback mode.
The playback menu is displayed.
2
Use the multi selector to choose Print set and
press k.
Playback menu
D-Lighting
Print set
Slide show
Delete
Small picture
Exit
3
4
Choose Select images and press k.
Print set
Select images
Delete print set
Exit
Choose the images (up to 99) and number of
copies (up to nine) of each.
Print selection
Press the multi selector J or K to choose the desired
images. Press H or I to set the number of copies for each.
Images selected for printing can be identified by the check
mark (y) and the numeral indicating the number of
copies to be printed. Images for which no copies have been
specified will not be printed.
Back
Rotate the zoom control to
g
(i
) to display full-frame playback, and
f
(h
) to switch back to 12 thumbnails.
Press k when setting is complete.
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Playback Menu
5
Choose whether or not to also print shooting
date and photo information.
Print set
Done
Choose Date and press k to print date of recording on
all images in the print order.
Date
Info
Choose Info and press k to print photo information
(shutter speed and aperture) on all images in the print
order.
Exit
Choose Done and press k to complete the print order and exit.
Images selected for printing are indicated by the w
icon displayed during playback.
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4
4
B Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information
When the Date and Info options are enabled in the print set menu, shooting date and photo
printing of shooting date and photo information is used.
• Photo information cannot be printed when the camera is connected directly to a printer, via the
• Date and Info are reset each time the Print set menu is displayed.
• The date and time printed on images with DPOF printing when
Date in the Print set menu is enabled, are those saved with the
image when it was taken. Date and time printed using this option
are not affected when the camera’s date and time setting are
changed from the setup menu after images are saved.
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C Deleting All Print Orders
orders for all images.
D Date Imprint
The shooting date and time can be imprinted in images at the time of shooting by using Date
is enabled with date selected in the print set screen.
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Playback Menu
b Slide Show
Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M b Slide show
View images saved in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic
slide show.
1
2
3
Use the multi selector to choose Start and
Slide show
press k.
Pause
To repeat the slide show automatically, enable Loop and
press k before selecting Start. The check mark (w) is
added to the loop option when enabled.
Start
Loop
Exit
The slide show begins.
While the slide show is in progress, the following
operations can be performed:
•
Use the multi selector to switch images. Hold K or J
down to fast forward or rewind.
•
Press k to pause the slide show.
Choose End or Restart.
When the slide show ends or is paused, select End and
press k to return to the playback menu, or choose
Restart to play the slide show again.
Pause
Restart
End
B Notes on Slide Show
• Even if Loop is selected, the monitor can continuously display the Slide Show for up to 30 minutes
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Playback Menu
c Delete
Press the c button (Playback mode) M d (Playback menu) M c Delete
Delete selected images or all images.
Erase selected images
Erase all images
Delete all images.
B Notes on Deletion
•
Once deleted, images cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before deletion.
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Playback Menu
Selecting Multiple Images
The screen shown on the right will be displayed in the
menus (shown below) when choosing images.
Erase selected images
Setup menu:
Welcome screen: Select an image
(A
Back
Follow the procedure described below to choose the images.
1
2
3
Press the multi selector J or K to choose the
desired image.
Only one image can be selected for Welcome screen
and Rotate image. Proceed to step 3.
Erase selected images
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to display full-frame
playback, and f (h) to switch back to 12 thumbnails.
Back
Press H or I to select ON or OFF (or the
number of copies).
When ON is selected, a check mark (y) is displayed in
the top left corner of the current image. Repeat steps 1
and 2 to select additional images.
Erase selected images
Back
To fix the selection of images, press k.
A confirmation dialog is displayed for certain screens, such as Erase selected images.
In this case follow the on-screen directions.
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Editing Image
Image Editing Function
Use the camera to edit images in-camera and save them as separate files. The
Editing function
Description
Create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and
contrast, brightening dark portions of the image.
Create a small copy of images suitable for use on web pages or as
e-mail attachments.
Enlarge the image or refine the composition and create a copy
containing only the portion visible in the monitor.
C Notes on Image Editing
edited.
• Only images taken with the COOLPIX L105 can be edited with this camera.
• When using a different model of digital camera, images edited with this camera may not be
displayed properly and may not be able to be transferred to a computer.
• Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or
on the memory card.
C Restrictions on Image Editing
The following limitations apply when editing images that were created by editing.
Copies Created By:
D-Lighting
Can Be Edited By:
Small picture and crop can be used.
Small picture
Crop
Additional editing is not possible.
• Images cannot be edited twice with the same editing function.
• To use D-Lighting together with small picture or crop, use D-Lighting first, and use small picture or
crop as the last edit function performed on that image.
D Original Images and Edited Copies
• Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original images are deleted. The
original images are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted.
• Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original.
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Editing Images
I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
Create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and contrast,
brightening dark portions of the image. Enhanced copies are saved as separate
files.
1
Select the desired image from full-frame
and press d.
•
The playback menu is displayed.
2
Use the multi selector to choose I
D-Lighting and press k.
Playback menu
D-Lighting
Print set
•
The original version is displayed on the left and the
edited version is displayed on the right.
Slide show
Delete
Small picture
Exit
3
Choose OK and press k.
D-Lighting
•
A new image with enhanced brightness and contrast is
created.
•
To cancel, select Cancel and press k.
OK
Cancel
•
Images created with D-Lighting can be identified by
the c icon displayed during playback.
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Editing Images
g Small Picture: Resizing Images
Create a small copy of the current image. Suitable for uploading to web sites or
sending by e-mail. The following sizes are available: l 640×480, m 320×240,
and n 160×120. Small copies are saved as JPEG files with a compression ratio of
1:16.
1
Select the desired image from full-frame
and press d.
•
The playback menu is displayed.
2
Use the multi selector to choose g Small
picture and press k.
Playback menu
D-Lighting
Print set
Slide show
Delete
Small picture
Exit
3
4
Choose the desired copy size and press k.
Small picture
640×480
320×240
160×120
Exit
Choose Yes and press k.
•
•
•
A new, smaller copy is created.
To cancel, select No and press k.
The copy is displayed with a gray frame.
Creatte small picture file?
Yes
No
D More Information
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Editing Images
o Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy
Create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when
u
is
displayed with playback zoom (
62) enabled. Cropped copies are saved as separate files.
1
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame
playback mode to zoom in on the image.
•
To crop an image displayed in “tall” (portrait)
orientation, zoom in on picture until the black bars
displayed on the both sides of the monitor disappear.
The cropped image is displayed in landscape
orientation. To crop the image in its current “tall”
(portrait) orientation, first, use the Rotate image
Next, enlarge the image for cropping, crop the image, and then rotate the cropped
image back to “tall” (portrait) orientation.
2
Refine copy composition.
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) or f (h) to adjust the
zoom ratio.
Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to scroll the
image until only the portion you want to copy is visible in
the monitor.
×
4.0
3
4
Press d.
Use the multi selector to select Yes and press
k.
A new image, containing only the portion visible in the
monitor, is created.
Saavvee tthhis image as
displayed?
To exit without cropping the image, choose No and press
k.
Yes
No
C About the size of the original image
The smaller the cropped area of the image, the smaller of the cropped image size (number of pixels).
When the image is cropped and the size of the cropped copy is 320 × 240 or 160 × 120, the image is
displayed with a gray border on the playback screen, and the small picture icon B or C is displayed
on the left of the playback screen.
D More Information
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Movie Recording and Playback
Recording Movies
You can use the camera to record movies with sound.
The maximum file size for a single movie is 4 GB and the maximum movie length
for a single movie is 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the
1
Turn the camera on and display the shooting
mode screen.
•
Movies can be recorded in any shooting mode
•
The current movie options setting is displayed. The
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Movie options
2
3
Recording movies while the built-in flash is raised may cause the audio to be muffled.
Press the b (movie-record) button to
start recording.
•
Recording begins after the monitor turns off
briefly.
•
The camera focuses on the subject in the
center of the frame. The focus area is not
displayed while recording movies.
•
•
•
When Movie options is set to x HD720p
(1280×720), the aspect ratio is 16:9 and the movie is
recorded as shown on the right.
Digital zoom cannot be used while recording movies. If
digital zoom is used before recording, it will be
canceled when recording starts.
26s
The progress bar displayed at the bottom of the
monitor during recording indicates the amount of
recording time remaining. If recording time runs out, recording stops automatically.
4
Press the b (movie-record) button to stop
recording.
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Recording Movies
B Recording Movies
•
When recording movies, we recommend using a memory card with a Class 6 or higher speed class
• When recording movies, the angle of view (field of view) is smaller than when shooting still images.
• Digital zoom cannot be used while recording movies.
• Operation sounds from the time of recording (the zoom control being rotated, the lens zooming,
the autofocus, etc.) may be heard when playing back movies.
reduce smear effects, avoid bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights
when recording movie.
B Autofocus
• When Autofocus mode in the movie menu is set to A Single AF (default setting), focus is
methods in these situations.
1. Before recording, set Autofocus mode to A Single AF (default setting) in the movie menu.
2. Aim the camera at another subject that is positioned the same distance from the camera as the
desired subject, press the b (movie-record) button to start recording, then aim the camera at
the desired subject.
B While the Camera Is Saving Movies
When movie recording stops, the movie is not completely saved until the shooting screen is
displayed. Do not open the battery-chamber / memory card slot cover if the movie has not yet been
completely saved. Removing the memory card or the battery while a movie is being saved may
result in loss of the movie data or damage to the camera or the memory card.
C Functions Available in Movie Mode
• When the shooting mode is set to any mode other than A (auto) mode, White balance is set to
Auto and Color options is set to Standard color when recording movies. Movies are recorded
in color even when scene mode is set to Copy.
• The current exposure compensation setting is used when recording movies. If macro mode is
enabled before the b (movie-record) button is pressed, the camera can record movies of subjects
that are close to the camera.
• When using the self-timer, the camera waits for 10 seconds after the b (movie-record) button is
pressed, then focuses and begins recording.
• Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
• When recording movies, electronic vibration reduction is used automatically to reduce the effects
of camera shake.
• To change the settings for Movie options or Autofocus mode, press d before recording to
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Recording Movies
Movie Menu
The movie menu contains the following options.
D
Movie options
The movie menu offers the options shown below.
Autofocus mode
I
Select how the camera focuses in movie mode.
Displaying the Movie Menu
1
Display the shooting mode screen
and press d.
•
The menu is displayed.
14
•
When using easy auto mode, scene mode, or smart
display the tabs.
Image mode
Image mode
Exit
2
3
Press the multi selector J.
You can now select a tab.
Easy auto mode
Image mode
Exit
Press H or I to select the D tab.
Movie
Movie options
Autofocus mode
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Recording Movies
D Movie Options
M D Movie options
The movie menu offers the options shown below. Increasing the image size and
bitrate will increase the image quality, but file size will also increase.
Option
Description
x HD 720p (1280 × 720) Movies with an aspect ratio of 16:9 are recorded.
(default setting)
•
Movie bitrate: 9.0 Mbps
Movies with an aspect ratio of 4:3 are recorded.
y VGA (640 × 480)
•
Movie bitrate: 3.0 Mbps
Movies with an aspect ratio of 4:3 are recorded.
z QVGA (320 × 240)
•
Movie bitrate: 640 kbps
•
•
The movie bitrate is the volume of movie data recorded per second. As a variable bitrate
(VBR) system has been adopted, the movie recording rate varies automatically according to
the subject so that more data is recorded per second for movies containing frequently
moving subjects, thus increasing movie file size.
The frame rate is approximately 30 frames per second in any options.
C Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length
Internal memory
(Approx. 102 MB)
Option
Memory card (4 GB)*
50 min
x HD 720p (1280×720)
1 min 24 s
(default setting)
y VGA (640×480)
3 min 54 s
2 h 5 min
z QVGA (320×240)
10 min 57 s
4 h 45 min
All figures are approximate. The maximum recording time varies depending on the type of memory
card used, the bit rate of recorded movies, etc.
* The maximum file size for a single movie is 4 GB and the maximum movie length for a single
movie is 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer
recording.
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Recording Movies
I Autofocus Mode
M I Autofocus mode
Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode.
Setting
Description
Focus is locked when the b (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.
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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Movie Playback
movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press
k.
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1
10
0
s
s
Use the zoom control g (i)/f (h) during playback
to adjust the volume.
Pausing
Playback controls are displayed at the top of the
monitor. Press the multi selector J or K to choose a
control, then press k to perform the selected
operation. The following operations are available.
4s
During
playback
Volume
indicator
To
Rewind
Use
Description
Rewind movie. Playback resumes when k is released.
K
Advance
Pause
End
L
O
Q
Advance movie. Playback resumes when k is released.
Pause playback. The following operations can be performed
while playback is paused.
Rewind movie by one frame. Rewind continues while k
is pressed.
M
Advance movie by one frame. Advance continues while
k is pressed.
N
P
Resume playback.
End playback and return to full-frame playback.
Deleting Movies
Erase 1 image?
Press l when displayed in full-frame playback mode
playback mode. A confirmation dialog is displayed.
Choose Yes and press k to delete the movie, or
choose No and press k to return to the normal
playback display without deleting the movie.
Yes
No
B Note on Movie Playback
Only movies recorded with COOLPIX L105 can be played back.
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Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers
Connecting to a TV
to play back images on a television.
1
2
Turn off the camera.
Connect the camera to the TV.
Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cable to the video-in jack on the TV, and the
white plug to the audio-in jack.
Yellow
White
3
4
Tune the television to the video channel.
•
See the documentation provided with your television for details.
Hold down c to turn on the camera.
•
The camera enters playback mode, and the images
taken are displayed on the television.
•
While connected to the TV, the camera monitor
remains off.
B Connecting the Audio/Video Cable
When connecting the AV cable, be sure that the camera connector is oriented correctly. Do not use
force when connecting the AV cable to the camera. When disconnecting the AV cable, do not pull
the connector at an angle.
B Video Mode
Be sure that the camera’s video mode setting conforms to the standard used by your television. The
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Connecting to a Computer
Use the supplied USB cable to connect the camera to a computer and copy
(transfer) images to the computer.
Before Connecting the Camera
Install the Software
Use the supplied ViewNX 2 CD and install the following software on the computer.
For more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide.
• ViewNX 2: Use the image transfer feature “Nikon Transfer 2” to save images that
were captured with the camera on the computer. Saved images can be viewed
and printed. Image and movie editing features are also supported.
• Panorama Maker 5: This software can join a series of images to create a single
panorama image.
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows
Windows 7 Home Basic/Home Premium/Professional/Enterprise/Ultimate,
Windows Vista Home Basic/Home Premium/Business/Enterprise/Ultimate (Service
Pack 2), or Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3)
Macintosh
Mac OS X (version 10.4.11, 10.5.8, 10.6.7)
For information about the requirements for playing back movies recorded when
Movie options is set to x HD 720p, refer to “System Requirements” in the
Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system
compatibility.
B Notes on Power Source
• When connecting the camera to a computer, use batteries with a sufficient amount of charge
remaining to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.
• To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-67 (available
Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
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Connecting to a Computer
Transferring Images from a Camera to a Computer
1
2
3
Start the computer to which ViewNX 2 was installed.
Be sure that the camera is off.
Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable.
Be sure that connectors are properly oriented. Do not attempt to insert connectors at an
angle, and do not use force when connecting or disconnecting the USB cable.
4
Turn on the camera.
The power-on lamp will light. The camera monitor will
remain off.
B Connecting the USB Cable
The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub.
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Connecting to a Computer
5
Start the ViewNX 2 image transfer feature “Nikon Transfer 2” installed
on the computer.
•
Windows 7
When the Devices and Printers K L105 screen is displayed, click Change program
under Import pictures and videos. Select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 in
the Change program dialog and click OK.
Double-click Import File on the Devices and Printers K L105 screen.
•
•
Windows Vista
When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, click Import File using Nikon Transfer 2.
Windows XP
When the action selection dialog is displayed, select Nikon Transfer 2 Import File,
and click OK.
•
Mac OS X
Nikon Transfer 2 will start automatically when the camera is connected to the
computer if Yes was selected in the Auto-Launch setting dialog when ViewNX 2
was first installed.
•
•
If there are a large number of images on the memory card, it may take some time for
Nikon Transfer 2 to start.
6
Confirm that the source device is displayed in the transfer options
Source panel and click Start Transfer.
Source device
Start Transfer
button
Any images that have not been transferred to the computer will be transferred (default
setting of ViewNX 2).
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Connecting to a Computer
When transfer is complete, the ViewNX 2 screen is displayed (ViewNX 2 default setting)
and transferred images are displayed.
For more information on using ViewNX 2, refer to the ViewNX 2 help information
Disconnecting the Camera
Do not turn off the camera or disconnect the camera from the computer during
transfer.
When transfer is complete, turn off the camera and disconnect the USB cable.
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Connecting to a Computer
C Transferring Images Using a Computer’s Card Slot or a Commercially-
available Card Reader
When the memory card is inserted into a computer’s card slot or into a commercially-available card
reader, the images can be transferred using “Nikon Transfer 2”, the image transfer feature of ViewNX 2.
• Make sure that the memory card being used is supported by the card reader or other card reading
device.
• To transfer images, insert the memory card into the card reader or card slot and follow the
• To transfer images saved in the camera’s internal memory, the images must first be copied to a
D Starting ViewNX 2 Manually
Windows
Choose Start menu > All Programs > ViewNX 2 > ViewNX 2.
Double-clicking the ViewNX 2 shortcut icon on the desktop will also start ViewNX 2.
Mac OS X
Open the Applications folder, open the Nikon Software > ViewNX 2 folders in that order, and
then double-click the ViewNX 2 icon. Clicking the ViewNX 2 icon on the Dock will also start
ViewNX 2.
D Starting Nikon Transfer 2 Manually
To start Nikon Transfer 2, first start ViewNX 2, and then click the Transfer icon at the top of the
screen or select Launch Transfer from the File menu.
D For More Information on Using ViewNX 2 and Nikon Transfer 2
For more information on ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2, start ViewNX 2 or Nikon Transfer 2 and select
ViewNX 2 Help from the Help menu.
D Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker 5
panorama photo with Panorama Maker 5.
• Panorama Maker 5 can be installed on a computer using the supplied ViewNX 2 CD.
• After installation is complete, follow the procedure described below to start Panorama Maker 5.
Windows
Choose Start menu>All Programs>ArcSoft Panorama Maker 5>Panorama Maker 5.
Mac OS X
Open Applications and double-click the Panorama Maker 5 icon.
• For more information on using Panorama Maker 5, refer to the on-screen instructions and help
information contained in Panorama Maker 5.
D Image File Names and Folder Names
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Connecting to a Printer
to the printer and print images without using a computer.
Take pictures
Select images for printing
using Print set option
Print images one at a
Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable
B Note on Power Source
• When connecting the camera to a printer, use batteries with adequate charge remaining to power
the camera to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.
• To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-67 (available
Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
D Printing Images
In addition to printing images transferred to a computer from your personal printer and printing
over a direct camera-to-printer connection, the following options are also available for printing
images:
• Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer’s card slot
• Take a memory card to a digital photo lab
For printing using these methods, you can specify the images and the number of prints each using
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Connecting to a Printer
Connecting the Camera and Printer
1
Turn off the camera.
2
3
Turn on the printer.
Check printer settings.
Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable.
4
Turn on the camera.
•
When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup
screen (1) is displayed in the camera monitor. Then
the Print selection screen is displayed (2).
1
2
Print selection
1 5 / 1 1
2 0 1 1
NO. 12
[
12]
B Connecting the USB Cable
When connecting the USB cable, be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly. Do not use force
when connecting the USB cable. When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the connector at an
angle.
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Connecting to a Printer
Printing Images One at a Time
following the procedure below.
1
2
3
4
5
Use the multi selector to choose the desired
image and press k.
Print selection
1 5 / 1 1
2 0 1 1
•
Rotate the zoom control to f (h) to display 12
thumbnails, and g (i) to switch back to full-frame
playback.
NO. 12
[
12]
Choose Copies and press k.
PictBridge
Start print
Copies
Paper size
Exit
Choose the number of copies (up to nine) and
press k.
Copies
4
Exit
Choose Paper size and press k.
PictBridge
Start print
Copies
Paper size
Exit
Choose the desired paper size and press k.
Paper size
Default
•
To specify paper size using printer settings, choose
Default in the paper size menu.
3.5×5 in.
5×7 in.
Postcard
100×150 mm
4×6 in.
Exit
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Connecting to a Printer
6
7
Choose Start print and press k.
PictBridge
Start print
Copies
Paper size
Exit
Printing starts.
Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when
printing is complete.
Printing
0 0 2
/
0 0 4
To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k.
Cancel
Current print/ total
number of prints
Printing Multiple Images
following the procedure below.
1
2
When the Print selection screen is displayed,
press d.
The Print menu is displayed.
Use the multi selector to choose Paper size
and press k.
Press d to exit the print menu.
Print menu
Print selection
Print all images
DPOF printing
Paper size
Exit
3
Choose the desired paper size and press k.
To specify paper size using printer settings, choose
Default in the paper size menu.
Paper size
Default
3.5×5 in.
5×7 in.
Postcard
100×150 mm
4×6 in.
Exit
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Connecting to a Printer
4
Choose Print selection, Print all images or
DPOF printing and press k.
Print menu
Print selection
Print all images
DPOF printing
Paper size
Exit
Print selection
Choose the images (up to 99) and number of
copies (up to nine) of each.
Print selection
10
•
Press the multi selector J or K to select
images, and press H or I to set the number
of copies for each.
•
Images selected for printing can be identified
by the check mark (y) and the numeral
indicating the number of copies to be printed.
Images for which no copies have been
specified will not be printed.
Back
•
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to display
full-frame playback, and f (h) to switch
back to 12 thumbnails.
•
•
Press k when setting is complete.
The menu shown on the right is displayed. To
print, select Start print and press k. Choose
Cancel and press k to return to the print
menu.
Print selection
0 1 0 prints
Start print
Cancel
Exit
Print all images
All images saved in the internal memory, or on the memory card, are printed
one at a time.
•
The menu shown on the right is displayed. To
print, select Start print and press k. Choose
Cancel and press k to return to the print
menu.
Print all images
0 1 2 prints
Start print
Cancel
Exit
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Connecting to a Printer
DPOF printing
Print images for which a print order was created
DPOF printing
•
The menu shown on the right is displayed. To
print, select Start print and press k. Choose
Cancel and press k to return to the print
menu.
prints
0 1 0
Start print
View images
Cancel
Exit
•
To view the current print order, choose View
images and press k. To print images, press
k again.
View images
1 0
Back
5
Printing starts.
•
Monitor display returns to the print menu (step 2)
when printing is complete.
Printing
0 0 2
/
0 1 0
•
To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k.
Cancel
Current print/ total
number of prints
C Paper Size
The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the current
printer), 3.5 × 5 in., 5 × 7 in., 100 × 150 mm, 4 × 6 in., 8 × 10 in., Letter, A3, and A4. Only sizes
supported by the current printer will be displayed.
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Basic Camera Setup
Setup Menu
The setup menu contains the following options.
a
c
d
e
f
g
U
Menus
Select how menus are displayed.
Welcome screen
Specify the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on.
Date
Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones.
Monitor settings
Adjust photo info, image review, and brightness settings.
Date imprint
Imprint date on images.
Vibration reduction
Specify the vibration reduction setting for shooting still images.
Motion detection
Specify whether or not motion detection is used to reduce the effects of
subject movement and camera shake when taking still images.
i
Sound settings
Specify sound settings.
k
Auto off
Set time before camera enters standby mode to save power.
Format memory/Format card
Format internal memory or memory card.
Language
l/m
n
Choose the language used for camera monitor display.
TV settings
H
Adjust settings for connection to a television.
Blink warning
d
Set whether or not to detect human subjects with eyes closed when shooting
pictures using face detection.
p
s
d
Reset all
Restore camera settings to default values.
Battery type
Select the type of batteries used.
Protect
Protect selected images from accidental deletion.
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Setup Menu
f
Rotate image
Change the orientation of an image.
Copy
h
r
Copy files between memory card and internal memory.
Firmware version
Display camera firmware version.
Displaying the Setup Menu
1
Press d.
The menu is displayed.
•
When using easy auto mode, scene mode, or smart
display the tabs.
Image mode
Image mode
Exit
2
3
Press the multi selector J.
Easy auto mode
Image mode
•
You can now select a tab.
Exit
Press H or I to select the z tab.
Set up
Menus
Welcome screen
Date
Monitor settings
Date imprint
Vibration reduction
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Setup Menu
c Welcome Screen
Specify the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on.
None (default setting)
The welcome screen is not displayed when the camera is turned on; the shooting
mode or playback mode screen is displayed.
COOLPIX
The welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on, then the shooting
mode or playback mode screen is displayed.
Select an image
An image captured with this camera is used as the welcome screen. When the
to register the image as the welcome screen.
•
As the selected image is saved in the camera, the image is displayed in the
welcome screen even if the original image is deleted.
•
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Setup Menu
d Date
Set the camera clock.
Date
Set camera clock to current date and time.
Use the multi selector to set the date and time.
•
Highlight an item (day, month, year, hour, minute, and the order in which day,
month, and year are displayed): Press J or K.
Edit the highlighted item: Press H or I.
Finish setting: After selecting the order in which the day, month, and year are
•
•
Time zone
Set the home (w) time zone (district) or daylight saving time. When the destination
and the date and time in the selected region are saved. This can be useful when
travelling.
Setting Travel Destination Time Zone
1
Use the multi selector to choose Time zone
and press k.
Date
1
5
/
1
1
/
2
0
1
1
1
5
:
3
0
The Time zone menu is displayed.
Date
Time zone
Exit
2
Choose x Travel destination and press k.
The date and time displayed in the monitor changes
according to the region currently selected.
Time zone
1
5
/
1
1
/
2
0
1
1
1
5
:
3
0
London, Casablanca
Home time zone
Travel destination
Exit
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Setup Menu
3
Press K.
Time zone
1
5
/
1
1
/
2
0
1
1
1
5
:
3
0
The new city time zone menu is displayed.
London, Casablanca
Home time zone
Travel destination
Exit
4
Press J or K to select the travel destination
time zone (city name).
1 0 : 3 0
- 0 5 : 0 0
EDT:
New York
Toronto
Lima
To use the camera in an area where daylight saving time
is in effect, press H to display the W mark at the top of
the monitor and set the daylight saving time. When the
daylight saving time goes into effect, the clock is
automatically advanced one hour. To turn off the daylight
saving time setting, press I.
Back
Press k to enter the travel destination.
While the travel destination time zone is selected, the Z icon will be displayed in the
monitor when the camera is in shooting mode.
B The Clock Battery
The camera’s clock is powered by a clock battery that is independent of the batteries that powers
the camera. The clock battery charges when the main batteries are installed or an AC adapter is
connected, and can provide several days of backup power after about 10 hours of charging.
C w (Home Time Zone)
• To switch to the home time zone, choose w Home in step 2 and press k.
• To change the home time zone, choose w Home in step 2 and perform steps 3 and 4, to set the
home time zone.
C Daylight Saving Time
When the summer saving time begins or ends, turn the daylight saving time option on or off using
the home time zone display in Step 4.
D Imprinting the date on pictures
Date imprint is set, the shooting date and time can be imprinted on the image data when taking
pictures.
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Setup Menu
D Time Zones
The camera supports the time zones listed below.
For time zones not listed below, set the camera's clock manually to local time using Date in the
setup menu.
UTC
+/-
UTC
+/-
Time zone
Time zone
Madrid, Paris, Berlin
-11 Midway, Samoa
-10 Hawaii, Tahiti
+1
+2
Athens, Helsinki, Ankara
Moscow, Nairobi, Riyadh, Kuwait,
Manama
-9
Alaska, Anchorage
+3
PST (PDT): Los Angeles, Seattle,
Vancouver
-8
-7
-6
-5
+4
+5
Abu Dhabi, Dubai
Islamabad, Karachi
MST (MDT): Denver, Phoenix, La Paz
CST (CDT): Chicago, Houston, Mexico
City
+5.5 New Delhi
EST (EDT): New York, Toronto, Lima
+6
+7
+8
+9
Colombo, Dhaka
-4.5 Caracas
Bangkok, Jakarta
-4
-3
-2
-1
Manaus
Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore
Tokyo, Seoul
Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo
Fernando de Noronha
Azores
+10 Sydney, Guam
+11 New Caledonia
+12 Auckland, Fiji
0
London, Casablanca
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Setup Menu
e Monitor Settings
The following settings are available.
Photo info
Choose information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback
Image review
•
On (default setting): Images are automatically displayed briefly immediately
after shooting.
•
Off: Images are not displayed after shooting.
Brightness
Choose from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3.
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Setup Menu
Photo Info
Select whether or not photo info is displayed.
Shooting mode
Playback mode
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Show info
Auto info
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4
4
The same information as in Show info is displayed. If no operations are
performed after a few seconds, the display will be the same as Hide
(default setting) info. The information is displayed again when an operation is
performed.
Hide info
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4
4
In the following shooting modes,
The same information as in Auto
a framing grid is displayed to help info is displayed.
frame pictures, in addition to the
information displayed in Auto
info.
Framing grid
• G (Easy auto)
• A (Auto)
In other shooting modes, the
same information as in Auto info
is displayed.
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Setup Menu
f Date Imprint
The shooting date and time can be imprinted in
images at the time of shooting. This information can be
printed even from printers that do not support printing
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Off (default setting)
Date and time are not imprinted on images.
f
Date
The shooting date is imprinted in images.
Date and time
S
The shooting date and time is imprinted in images.
At settings other than Off, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the
B Date imprint
• Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted.
• Date imprint is disabled in the following situations.
- When using the Museum or Panorama assist scene modes.
- When using sport continuous mode.
- When recording movies.
Select N 1024×768 or larger when using date imprint.
C Date Imprint and Print Set
When images are printed from DPOF-compatible printers that can print date and photo information,
such a case, it is unnecessary to imprint date and time on images beforehand using Date Imprint.
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Setup Menu
g Vibration Reduction
Specify the vibration reduction setting for shooting still images. Vibration
reduction effectively corrects blur that commonly occurs when shooting with
zooming or at slow shutter speeds. Set vibration reduction to Off when using a
tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
V
On (hybrid)
Image-sensor shift vibration reduction reduces the effects of camera shake.
Additionally, electronic vibration reduction is used to process images and remove
the effects of camera shake in the following situations.
•
•
•
•
•
When the flash does not fire
When a shutter speed slower than 1/60 seconds is used
When Self-timer is disabled
When Continuous is set to Single
When ISO sensitivity is set to 200 or less
g
On (default setting)
Image-sensor shift vibration reduction reduces the effects of camera shake.
Off
Vibration reduction is not used.
The vibration reduction setting can be confirmed in the monitor during shooting
B Notes on Vibration reduction
• Vibration reduction may take a few seconds to activate after the power is turned on, or the camera
enters shooting mode from playback mode. Wait until the display stabilizes before shooting.
• Due to characteristics of the vibration reduction function, images displayed on the camera’s
monitor immediately after shooting may appear blurry.
•
Vibration reduction may be unable to completely eliminate the effects of camera shaking in some situations.
• When set to On (hybrid), electronic vibration reduction may not reduce the effects of camera
shake if the amount of vibration is very small or very large.
• When set to On (hybrid), electronic vibration reduction does not function if shutter speed is fast
or very slow.
• When set to On (hybrid), the camera automatically releases the shutter two times for each shot
and processes the image, therefore it takes more time to save captured images. The Shutter
D Using Vibration Reduction with Movies
When recording movies, electronic vibration reduction is used automatically to reduce the effects of
camera shake.
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Setup Menu
U Motion Detection
Specify whether or not motion detection is used to reduce the effects of subject
movement and camera shake when taking still pictures.
U
Auto (default setting)
When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity
and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring.
Note that motion detection is not active in the following situations:
•
•
When the flash is set to X (fill flash)
A (auto) mode
•
•
•
Off
Motion detection is not enabled.
The motion detection setting can be confirmed in the monitor during shooting
When the camera detects shaking and increases shutter speed, the motion
detection indicator turns green. When set to Off, no icon is displayed.
B Notes on Motion detection
• Blurring caused by camera shake or subject movement may not be eliminated depending on
shooting conditions.
• Motion detection may not function if the subject exhibits significant movement or is too dark.
• The images taken may become somewhat grainy.
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Setup Menu
i Sound Settings
Specify sound settings.
Button sound
Turn the button sound On or Off. When On (default setting) is selected, a beep
will sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice when the
focus has been locked, and three times when an error is detected, and Start-up
sound will also play when the camera is turned on.
Shutter sound
Choose shutter sound from On (default setting) or Off.
Note that even when set to On, the shutter sound will not be heard in the
following situations.
•
•
•
When Continuous is set to Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16
When scene mode is set to Museum
When using sport continuous
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Setup Menu
k Auto Off
When the camera is on and a period of time passes without any operations, the
Once the camera has entered standby mode, the power-on lamp will blink. If no
operations are performed for another three minutes, the camera will turn off.
Use this option to set time before camera enters standby mode.
Auto off
Choose the time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode if no
operations are performed from 30 s (default setting), 1 min, 5 min, and 30 min.
Sleep mode
If On (default setting) is selected, the camera will enter standby mode when there
is no change in the brightness of the subject, even before the time selected in the
auto off menu has elapsed. The camera will enter sleep mode after 30 seconds
when Auto off is set to 1 min or less, or after 1 minute when Auto off is set to
5 min or more.
B Notes on Auto Off
The time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode is fixed in the following cases:
• While menus are displayed: 3 minutes
• While slide show is in progress: Up to 30 minutes
C Exiting Standby Mode
Press one of the following buttons to exit standby mode.
• Power switch
• Shutter-release button
• A button
• c button
• b (movie-record) button
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Setup Menu
l Format Memory/m Format Card
Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card.
Formatting internal memory
To format the internal memory, remove the memory
Format memory
All images will
be deleted! OK?
card from the camera.
The Format memory option is displayed in the setup
menu.
Format
No
Exit
Formatting a Memory Card
When the memory card is inserted into the camera, the
Format card
All images will
be deleted! OK?
Format card option is displayed in the setup menu.
Format
No
Exit
B Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards
• Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Be 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.
• The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into this camera, be sure to
format them using this camera.
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Setup Menu
n Language
Select one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages.
Czech
Polish
Danish
Portuguese
Russian
German
(default setting)
Spanish
Greek
Finnish
Swedish
Turkish
French
Arabic
Indonesian
Italian
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Japanese
Korean
Hungarian
Dutch
Norwegian
Thai
H TV Settings
Adjust settings for connection to a television.
Set Video mode to NTSC or PAL depending on the specification of the
connected television.
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Setup Menu
d Blink Warning
Set whether or not to detect human subjects with eyes closed when shooting
• G (Easy auto) mode
•
On
When the camera detects that one or more human subjects have closed their eyes
shortly after detecting the faces and shooting them, the Did someone blink?
screen will be displayed in the monitor. The face of the human subject that may
have closed his/her eyes is framed by a yellow border. In such a case, you can
check the shot picture and determine if you take the picture again.
Off (default setting)
Blink warning does not take effect.
Operating the Did someone blink? Screen
The following operations are available when the Did
someone blink? screen is displayed.
Did someone blink?
If no operations are performed for a few seconds, the
screen automatically returns to the shooting mode
screen.
Exit
To
Use
Description
Enlarge and display
the face of the person
who blinked
g (i)
Rotate the zoom control to g (i).
Switch to full-frame
playback
f (h)
Rotate the zoom control to f (h).
If the camera detects more than one human
subjects with their eyes closed, press HIJ
K during the enlarged display to switch over
the face displayed.
Select the face to be
displayed
Delete the shot image
l
Press l.
k
Return to shooting
mode
Press k or the shutter-release button.
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Setup Menu
p Reset All
When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default
values.
Pop-up Menu
Option
Default value
Auto
Off
Off
0.0
Scene Mode
Option
Default value
Default value
Portrait
Center
Sport Continuous Menu
Option
Continuous H
M 2048×1536
Shooting Menu
Option
Default value
I 4000×3000
Auto
Single
Auto
Standard color
Movie Menu
Option
Default value
HD 720p (1280×720)
Single AF
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Setup Menu
Setup Menu
Option
Default value
Text
None
Auto info
On
3
Off
On
Auto
On
On
30 s
On
Off
Others
Option
Default value
Default
memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available. To reset
• The following settings in the menus will remain unaffected even if Reset all is
performed.
Shooting menu:
Setup menu:
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Setup Menu
s Battery Type
type that matches the batteries currently in use.
Alkaline (default setting)
COOLPIX (Ni-MH)
Lithium
LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries
Nikon EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal
hydride) batteries
FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries
d Protect
Protect selected images from accidental deletion. Use the image selection screen
to turn protection on and off for selected images (see “Selecting Multiple Images”
Note, however, that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card
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Setup Menu
f Rotate Image
Set the image orientation (vertical or horizontal frame) displayed on the camera
monitor after the pictures are taken.
Images can be rotated 90° clockwise or counterclockwise.
Images that were saved in the portrait (vertical) orientation can be rotated up to
180° in either direction.
screen. Press the multi selector J or K to rotate the image 90°.
Rotate image
Rotate image
Rotate image
Back
Rotate
Back
Rotate
Back
Rotate
Rotate 90°
counterclockwise
Rotate 90°
clockwise
Press k to select the displayed direction and the vertical / horizontal position data
will be saved on the image.
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Setup Menu
h
Copy: Copying Between Memory Card and Internal Memory
Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card.
1
2
Select an option from the copy screen using
the multi selector and press k.
q: Copy images from internal memory to memory
Copy
card.
r: Copy images from memory card to internal
Exit
memory.
Choose the copy option and press k.
Selected images: Copy images selected from the image
Camera to card
Selected images
All images
All images:
Copy all images.
Exit
B Notes on Copy
• JPEG- and MOV-format files can be copied. Files saved in any other format cannot be copied.
• Images taken with another make of camera or that have been modified on a computer cannot be
copied.
setting is copied.
D More Information
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Notes on Camera Care and General Usage
Caring for the Camera
To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following
precautions when using or storing the device:
B Keep dry
The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.
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, 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 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 Keep away from strong magnetic fields
Do not use or save this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic
radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges 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.
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 Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source
Do not remove the battery 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.
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Caring for the Camera
C The Battery
• After purchasing replacement rechargeable batteries, charge them before use. They are not fully
charged at the time of purchase.
documentation included with the Battery Charger MH-73 (available separately).
• Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and replace the batteries if necessary (A 20).
If possible, carry spare batteries when taking pictures on important occasions.
• Battery capacity tends to decrease on cold days. Be sure that the batteries are fresh before heading
outside to take pictures in cold weather. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as
necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.
• Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning.
• Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local
regulations.
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Caring for the Camera
Cleaning
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 motion that starts at the center of the lens and working
toward the edges. If this fails, clean the lens using a cloth lightly dampened
with commercial lens cleaner.
Lens
Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints and other stains,
clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to apply pressure.
Monitor
Body
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 seaside, wipe off any sand or salt
with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water, then dry thoroughly. Note
that foreign matter inside the camera could cause damage not covered by the
warranty.
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
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Caring for the Camera
Storage
Turn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is off before
putting the camera away. Remove the battery 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)
• Poorly ventilated or subject to humidities 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.
C Notes on the Monitor
• The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a characteristic
common to all TFT LCD displays, and does not indicate a malfunction. Images saved using the
product will not be affected.
• When framing bright subjects, vertical comet-like streaks that whiten toward either end may
appear in the display. This phenomenon, known as “smear”, does not indicate a malfunction.
In shooting modes other than Sport continuous mode, Multi-shot 16 and movie mode, smear has
no effect on the images that are saved.
• 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.
C Notes on 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 recorded with the
camera except in the cases of movies and of images recorded 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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Technical Notes
Optional Accessories
•
•
Battery Charger MH-73 (includes four EN-MH2 rechargeable
Ni-MH batteries)
Replacement rechargeable batteries: Rechargeable Ni-MH
batteries EN-MH2-B4 (set of four EN-MH2 batteries)
Battery charger/
Rechargeable batteries*
AC adapter
USB cable
AC Adapter EH-67
USB Cable UC-E6
Audio/video cable
Lens cap
Audio Video Cable EG-CP14
Lens Cap LC-CP20
* When using with the COOLPIX L105, charge the four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries
at a time using Battery Charger MH-73. Also, do not mix batteries that have a different
used.
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. Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory
cards with a lower Speed Class rating are used.
2
SD memory card
SDHC memory card
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
4 GB, 8 GB, 12 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
1
1
1
SanDisk
TOSHIBA
Panasonic
Lexar
2 GB
2 GB
2 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.
•
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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Image File and Folder Names
Images and movies are assigned file names as follows.
DSCN0001.JPG
Identifier (not shown on camera monitor)
Extension (signifies the file type)
Original still images, movies
Small copies
Still images
Movies
.JPG
DSCN
SSCN
RSCN
FSCN
.MOV
Cropped copies
D-Lighting copies
File number (assigned automatically in
ascending order, starting with “0001”)
• Files are saved in folders named with a folder number followed by a five-
character identifier: “P_” plus a three-digit sequence number for images taken
(e.g. “100NIKON”). When the number of files within a folder reaches 9999, a new
folder will be created. File numbers will be assigned automatically starting with
“0001”.
• Files copied using Copy > Selected images are copied to the current folder,
where they are assigned new file numbers in ascending order starting from the
largest file number in memory. Copy > All images copies all folders from the
source medium; file names do not change but new folder numbers are
assigned in ascending order, starting from the largest folder number on the
• Folders can hold up to 200 images; if an image is taken when the current folder
contains 200 images, a new folder will be created by adding one to the current
folder number. If an image is taken when the current folder is numbered 999
and contains 200 images or an image numbered 9999, no further images can be
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Error Messages
The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the
monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them.
Display
O (blinks)
Problem
Clock not set.
Solution
A
Set clock.
B
Battery running low.
Battery exhausted.
Replace batteries.
N
Battery exhausted.
P
battery to cool down before
resuming use. After 5
Battery temperature
high
seconds, this message will
disappear, the monitor will
turn off, and the power-on
lamp and flash lamp will
blink rapidly. After the
lamps blink for three
minutes, the camera will
turn off automatically.
Pressing the power switch
also turns off the camera.
Q (blinks red)
Camera cannot focus.
•
•
Refocus.
Use focus lock.
P
Camera cannot perform
other operations until
saving is complete.
Wait until message clears
from display automatically
when saving is complete.
Please wait for the
camera to finish
recording.
N
Write-protect switch is in
“write” position.
Memory card is write “lock” position.
protected.
P
Error accessing memory
card.
•
•
Use approved card.
Check that connectors
are clean.
This card cannot be
used.
•
Confirm that memory
card is correctly inserted.
P
This card cannot be
read.
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Error Messages
Display
Problem
Memory card has not been All data saved on the
Card is not formatted. formatted for use in memory card will be
Solution
A
P
Format card?
COOLPIX L105.
deleted. If there is any data
on the card that you want
to keep, select No, and
backup the data to a
computer before
Yes
No
formatting the memory
card. To format the memory
card, select Yes and press
k.
N
Memory card is full.
•
Choose smaller image
mode.
Out of memory.
•
Delete images.
•
•
Remove memory card
and use internal memory.
P
Image cannot be
saved.
image.
memory card.
Camera has run out of file
numbers.
•
•
or memory card.
Image cannot be used for The following cannot be
screen.
welcome screen.
•
Images reduced to 320 ×
240 or smaller when
edited using crop or
small picture
•
Images captured at an
Image mode setting of
o 3968×2232 or
m 1920×1080.
There is not enough
Delete images from
memory to copy the image. destination.
N
You are trying to edit an
image that cannot be
edited.
•
Confirm the editing
–
Image cannot be
modified.
features that can be used.
These options cannot be
used with movies.
•
N
Time out error while
faster write speed.
Cannot record movie. recording movie.
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Error Messages
Display
Problem
Solution
A
N
No images in the internal
memory or memory card.
Remove memory card to
play back images from
internal memory.
Memory contains no
images.
N
File not created with
File cannot be viewed on
this camera. View file using
the computer or any other
devices which was used to
create or edit this file.
–
File contains no image COOLPIX L105.
data.
N
This file cannot be
played back.
N
The image cannot be
–
All images are hidden. played back in a slide show.
N
Image is protected.
Disable protection.
This image cannot be
deleted.
N
Destination in same time
Travel destination is in zone as home.
the current time zone.
–
N
The built-in flash is lowered.
•
•
Raise the built-in flash
when changing the flash
mode.
Raise the built-in flash
when shooting using the
Night portrait and
Backlight scene modes.
Raise the flash.
N
The flash is raised when
recording a movie.
May hamper sound
recording. Quietly lower the
flash. The sound of the flash
being lowered may be
recorded.
Lower the flash.
Q
Lens error.
(If the lens cap is
attached, turn the
camera off, remove the
lens cap, and turn the
camera on.)
Lens error.
attached, and turn camera
off and then on again. If
error persists, contact
retailer or Nikon-authorized
service representative.
P
USB cable disconnected
USB cable.
Communications error during printing.
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Error Messages
Display
System error
Problem
Solution
Turn camera off, remove
A
Error has occurred in
camera’s internal circuitry. and reinsert battery, and
turn camera on. If error
Q
persists, contact retailer or
Nikon-authorized service
representative.
PR
Printer error: check
printer status.
Running out of ink or
printer error.
Check printer. After solving
the problem, select
Resume and press k to
resume printing.*
–
PR
Printer error:
check paper
Specified size of paper is
not loaded in printer.
Load the specified paper,
–
–
–
–
–
–
select Resume and press
*
k to resume printing.
PR
Printer error:
paper jam
Paper has jammed in the
printer.
Eject the jammed paper,
select Resume and press
*
k to resume printing.
PR
Printer error:
out of paper
No paper is loaded in
printer.
Load the specified paper,
select Resume and press
*
k to resume printing.
PR
Printer error:
check ink
Ink error.
Check ink, select Resume
and press k to resume
*
printing.
PR
Printer error:
out of ink
Ink cartridge is empty.
Replace ink, select Resume
and press k to resume
*
printing.
PR
Printer error:
file corrupt
An error caused by the
image file has occurred.
Select Cancel and press k
to cancel printing.
* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and
information.
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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.
Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information.
Display, Settings and Power Supply
Problem
Monitor is blank
Cause/Solution
A
•
•
•
Camera is off.
Battery exhausted.
Standby mode for saving power: press the
shutter-release button halfway.
•
•
•
charged.
cable.
Camera and TV are connected via AV cable.
Monitor is hard to read
•
•
Adjust monitor brightness.
Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.
Camera turns off without
warning
•
•
Battery exhausted.
Camera has turned off automatically to save
power.
•
•
Battery is cold.
Date and time of recording are
not correct
Images taken while the clock is not set will
have a time stamp of “00/00/0000 00:00”;
movies will be dated “01/ 01/2011 00:00”. Set
the correct date and time using Date in the
setup menu.
•
Check camera clock regularly against more
accurate timepieces and reset as required.
No indicators displayed in
monitor
Hide info is selected for Photo info.
Select Show info.
Date imprint not available
Camera clock has not been set.
Date not being displayed on
images even when Date
imprint is enabled
•
•
•
Date imprint cannot be used with the current
shooting mode.
A feature that cannot be used with date
imprint is selected.
Date imprint cannot be used when recording
movies.
Camera settings reset
restored to their default values.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause/Solution
A
Monitor turns off, and the
power-on lamp blinks rapidly. allow battery to cool down before resuming use.
After the lamps blink for three minutes, the
camera will turn off automatically. Pressing the
power switch also turns off the camera.
Electronically Controlled Cameras
In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the
camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a
strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery,
then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact
your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting
the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not saved
to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data
already saved will not be affected.
Shooting
Problem
Cause/Solution
A
No picture taken when shutter-
release button is pressed.
•
•
•
•
When menus are displayed, press d.
Battery exhausted.
When flash lamp blinks, flash is charging.
Cannot use shooting mode.
Camera cannot focus.
Disconnect the USB cable.
•
The intended subject is one with which
autofocus does not perform well.
Focus error. Turn camera off and then on
again.
•
Images are blurred.
•
•
•
•
•
Use flash.
Raise the ISO sensitivity.
Use D (Best Shot Selector).
Use tripod and self-timer.
toward either end appear in the bright subject. When using multi-16, sport
monitor.
continuous, or when recording movies, avoid
bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the
sun, and electric lights.
Bright specks appear in images Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Lower the
taken with flash. built-in flash or set flash mode to W (Off).
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause/Solution
A
Flash does not fire.
•
•
The built-in flash is lowered, or flash mode is
set to W (Off).
are selected.
•
•
Sport continuous mode is selected.
selected.
Digital zoom cannot be used.
Digital zoom cannot be used in the following
situations.
•
for Scene mode.
•
•
When smart portrait mode is selected.
When Multi-shot 16 is selected for
Continuous.
•
•
When recording movies
Image mode not available.
A feature that cannot be used with image
mode is selected.
•
current shooting mode.
No sound when shutter is
released.
•
•
sound in setup menu.
Do not block the speaker.
Images appear smeared.
Hues are unnatural.
Lens is dirty. Clean lens.
White balance does not match light source.
Randomly spaced bright pixels The subject is dark, so shutter speed is too slow
(“noise”) appear in image.
or ISO sensitivity is too high.
•
Noise can be reduced by using flash.
Select a lower ISO sensitivity.
•
Images are too dark
(underexposed).
•
The built-in flash is lowered, or flash mode is
set to W (Off).
Flash window is blocked.
Subject is beyond flash range.
Adjust exposure compensation.
Raise the ISO sensitivity.
•
•
•
•
•
mode, or set the flash mode to X (fill flash).
Images are too bright
(overexposed).
Adjust exposure compensation.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause/Solution
A
When taking pictures with V (auto with red-
eye reduction), or when taking pictures with
Night portrait (either in easy auto mode or the
Night portrait scene mode) and the fill flash with
Unexpected results when flash slow sync and red-eye reduction is used, red-eye
set to V (auto with red-eye
reduction).
reduction may be applied, in rare cases, to areas
not affected by red-eye. 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
shooting again.
Playback
Problem
Cause/Solution
A
File cannot be played back.
•
•
File was overwritten or renamed by computer
or other make of camera.
be played back.
–
Cannot zoom in on images.
Playback zoom cannot be used with movies,
small pictures, or images that have been
cropped to 320 × 240 or smaller.
–
Cannot use D-Lighting, crop, or
small picture options.
•
•
These options cannot be used with movies.
Images taken at an Image mode setting of
o 3968×2232 or m 1920×1080 cannot be
edited.
•
•
small picture.
Camera is unable to edit images taken with
other cameras.
Images not displayed on
television.
•
•
> TV settings).
Memory card contains no images. Replace
memory card. Remove memory card to play
back images from internal memory.
Nikon Transfer 2 does not start
when camera is connected.
•
•
•
•
•
•
Camera is off.
Battery exhausted.
–
–
USB cable is not correctly connected.
Camera is not recognized by the computer.
Confirm system requirements.
Computer is not set to launch Nikon Transfer 2
automatically. For more information about
Nikon Transfer 2, refer to help information
contained in Nikon Transfer 2.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause/Solution
A
Images to be printed are not
displayed.
Memory card contains no images. Replace
memory card. Remove memory card to print
images from internal memory.
Cannot select paper size with
camera.
Even when using a PictBridge compatible
printer, paper size cannot be selected from the
camera in the following situations. Use the
printer to select paper size.
•
The printer does not support the paper sizes
used by the camera.
•
The printer automatically selects the paper
size.
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Specifications
Nikon COOLPIX L105 Digital Camera
Type
Compact digital camera
Effective pixels
Image sensor
Lens
12.1 million
1/2.3-in. type CCD; 12.39 million total pixels
15× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens
5.0-75.0mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 28-420 mm
lens in 35mm [135] format)
Focal length
f/-number
f/3.5-5.4
Construction
12 elements in 8 groups
Up to 4× (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 1680 mm
lens in 35mm [135] format
Digital zoom
Combination of image-sensor shift and electronic VR (for still
pictures)
Electronic VR (movies)
Contrast-detect AF
Vibration reduction
Autofocus (AF)
Focus range (from
lens)
•
•
Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.) to ∞ (W); approx. 1.5 m (5 ft) to ∞ (T)
Macro mode: 1 cm (0.4 in.) (middle zoom position) to ∞
Focus-area selection
Center, face detection
7.5 cm (3-in.), approx. 230k-dot, TFT LCD with 5-level
brightness adjustment
Monitor
Frame coverage
(shooting mode)
Approx. 97% horizontal and 97% vertical (Compared to actual
picture)
Frame coverage
(playback mode)
Approx. 100% horizontal and 100% vertical (Compared to
actual picture)
Storage
Internal memory (Approx. 102 MB), Secure Digital (SD)
memory cards
Media
File system
DCF, Exif 2.2, and DPOF compliant
Still pictures: JPEG
Movies: MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC,
monaural)
File formats
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
12M (High) [4000×3000P]
12M [4000×3000]
8M [3264×2448]
5M [2592×1944]
3M [2048×1536]
PC [1024×768]
VGA [640×480]
16:9 [3968×2232]
16:9 [1920×1080]
Image size
(pixels)
ISO sensitivity (Standard ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, Auto (ISO 80-800),
output sensitivity) Sport continuous mode (ISO 640-3200)
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Specifications
Exposure
Metering
256-segment matrix, center-weighted (when using up to 2×
digital zoom), spot (digital zoom 2× or more)
Programmed auto exposure with motion detection and
exposure compensation (-2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)
Exposure control
Shutter
Speed
Aperture
Range
Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter
1/1000 - 2 s, 1/8000 - 1/15 s (Sport continuous mode)
Electronically-controlled ND filter (-2 AV) selection
2 steps (f/3.5 and f/7 [W])
Self-timer
Built-in flash
Range (approx.)
Approx. 10 seconds
[W]: 0.5 to 5.5 m (1 ft 8 in. to 18 ft)
(ISO sensitivity: Auto) [T]: 1.5 to 3.5 m (5 ft to 11 ft)
Flash control TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Interface Hi-Speed USB
Data transfer protocol MTP, PTP
Video output
I/O terminal
Can be selected from NTSC and PAL
Audio video output/digital I/O (USB), DC input connector
Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish,
Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Greek, German, Hungarian,
Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese,
Norwegian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Supported languages
Power sources
•
•
•
•
Four LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries
Four FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries
Four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (available separately)
AC Adapter EH-67 (available separately)
Still pictures*:
•
•
•
Approx. 320 shots when using alkaline batteries
Approx. 950 shots when using lithium batteries
Approx. 540 shots when using EN-MH2 batteries
Battery life
Movies:
•
•
•
Approx. 2 h 55 min when using alkaline batteries (HD 720p)
Approx. 7 h 40 min when using lithium batteries (HD 720p)
Approx. 4 h 20 min when using EN-MH2 batteries (HD 720p)
Tripod socket
1/4 (ISO 1222)
Approx. 108.9 × 74.3 × 78.1 mm (Approx. 4.3 × 3.0 × 3.1 in.)
(excluding projections)
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Approx. 432 g (15.3 oz)
(including batteries and SD memory card)
Weight
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Specifications
Operating environment
Operating
temperature
0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
Humidity
Less than 85% (no condensation)
•
Unless otherwise stated, all figures are basically for a camera with fully-charged LR6/L40
(AA-size) alkaline batteries operated at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). Data for
lithium batteries apply when using four commercially available FR6/L91 (AA-size)
Energizer(R) Ultimate Lithium batteries.
* Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life
of camera batteries. Measured at 23 ( 2) °C (69 to 77°F); zoom adjusted with each shot,
flash fired with every other shot, image mode set to I 4000×3000. Battery life may vary
depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed.
Supplied batteries are for trial use only.
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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Specifications
Supported Standards
•
•
•
DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital
camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera.
DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows
images to be printed from print orders saved on the memory card.
Exif version 2.2: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format
for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.2, a standard that allows information saved
with photographs to be used for optimal color reproduction when images are
output from Exif-compliant printers.
•
PictBridge: A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and
printer industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer
without connecting the camera to a computer.
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Index
Battery-chamber 5
Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Best Shot Selector 55
Black-and-white 57
Blink warning 109
Brightness 100
Symbols
BSS 55
Built-in microphone 4
Button sound 105
C
Calendar display 61
Cloudy 53
Color options 57
Compression ratio 51
Computer 81
Continuous 55
Copy 114
R 43
Crop 72
Cyanotype 57
A
D
Aperture 24
Audio/video cable 80
Audio-in/Video-in jack 80
Auto flash 29
Autofocus mode 78
Date imprint 102
Daylight 53
DC input connector 4
DC input connector cover 4
Digital zoom 23
Direct print 86
DPOF 134
DPOF printing 91
DSCN 121
B
Battery level 20
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Index
E
J
Exposure compensation 33
Extension 121
JPG 121
L
Language 108
Eyelet for camera strap 4
Lithium batteries 14
F
M
File names 121
Macro mode 49
Memory capacity 20
Menus 95
Monitor settings 100
Motion detection 104
MOV 121
Fill flash 29
Firmware version 115
Fluorescent 53
Folder names 121
Movie playback 79
Movie settings 77
Multi-shot 16 55
Formatting internal memory 107
FSCN 121
Full-frame playback mode 27
Full-time AF 78
N
H
Nickel metal hydride batteries 14
Halfway 13
Help 13
I
Identifier 121
Image review 100
Image size 51
Incandescent 53
Indicator lamp 5
Internal memory 18
O
Off 29
Optical zoom 23
Optional Accessories 120
P
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Index
Photo info 100
Slow Sync 29
Small picture 71
Smart portrait 44
Sound settings 105
Speaker 4
Sport continuous mode 46
SSCN 121
Standard color 57
Strap 7
Playback menu 63
Playback zoom 62
Preset manual 54
T
Tabs 12
Thumbnail playback 60
Tripod socket 5
TV 80
Print set 64
Print Set (Date) 65
Printer 86
Protect 112
TV settings 108
R
U
Replay mode 26
Reset all 110
Rotate image 113
RSCN 121
USB cable 82
V
Vibration reduction 103
Vivid color 57
Volume 79
S
Self-timer 32
Sepia 57
Setup menu 92
Shutter sound 105
Shutter speed 24
Single 55
W
Welcome screen 96
White balance 53
Z
Single AF 78
Sleep Mode 106
Slide show 66
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(except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be
made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION.
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2011
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