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...smell coming from putting the battery or other accident, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery. Do not use the camera or Charging AC Adapter in the presence of a fall or other small... parts into their entirety before using this could result in injury. Should the camera or Charging AC Adapter break open as this equipment. ii After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. For Your...
...smell coming from putting the battery or other accident, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery. Do not use the camera or Charging AC Adapter in the presence of a fall or other small... parts into their entirety before using this could result in injury. Should the camera or Charging AC Adapter break open as this equipment. ii After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. For Your...
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...following precautions when handling the battery for • Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery. heavy objects, or expose it to a Nikon- Failure to observe this precaution could result in the battery, such as necklaces or hairpins. • Do not handle the plug or...the following precautions when handling the Charging AC • Before replacing the battery, turn the Adapter product off. electric shock. • Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied). For Your Safety Observe caution when handling • If liquid from one voltage ...
...following precautions when handling the battery for • Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery. heavy objects, or expose it to a Nikon- Failure to observe this precaution could result in the battery, such as necklaces or hairpins. • Do not handle the plug or...the following precautions when handling the Charging AC • Before replacing the battery, turn the Adapter product off. electric shock. • Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied). For Your Safety Observe caution when handling • If liquid from one voltage ...
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...eyes could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. Handle moving parts. Avoid contact with product regulations. The electromagnetic waves given out by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should not be taken to avoid injury caused by... could cause temporary visual impairment. Playing CD-ROMs on audio CD equipment. iv For Your Safety Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane ...
...eyes could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. Handle moving parts. Avoid contact with product regulations. The electromagnetic waves given out by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should not be taken to avoid injury caused by... could cause temporary visual impairment. Playing CD-ROMs on audio CD equipment. iv For Your Safety Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane ...
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... that interference will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the FCC rules. COOLPIX P100 CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be determined by turning the equipment off and on a ...with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate the equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that to radio communications. If... there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Nikon for your equipment. Using other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
... that interference will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of the FCC rules. COOLPIX P100 CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be determined by turning the equipment off and on a ...with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate the equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that to radio communications. If... there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Nikon for your equipment. Using other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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... A (Auto) Mode 26 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode 26 Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode 27 Step 2 Frame a Picture...28 Using the Electronic Viewfinder ...28 Using the Zoom...29 Step 3 Focus and Shoot ...30 Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way Down 30 Step 4 Viewing and Deleting... Pictures 32 Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) ...32 Deleting Pictures...32 Using the Flash...34 Setting the Flash Mode...35 Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer 37 Using Focus Mode ...38 vii
... A (Auto) Mode 26 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode 26 Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode 27 Step 2 Frame a Picture...28 Using the Electronic Viewfinder ...28 Using the Zoom...29 Step 3 Focus and Shoot ...30 Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way Down 30 Step 4 Viewing and Deleting... Pictures 32 Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) ...32 Deleting Pictures...32 Using the Flash...34 Setting the Flash Mode...35 Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer 37 Using Focus Mode ...38 vii
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Table of Contents Setting the Focus Mode ...39 Using Manual Focus...40 Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation 41 More on Shooting ...42 Selecting a Shooting Mode (Mode Dial 42 Shooting Suited for the Scene ...43 ... Mode ...90 I Autofocus Mode ...93 J Flash Exp. Comp...93 M Noise Reduction ...94 Q Distortion Control ...94 J Active D-Lighting ...95 Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously 96 Using M (User Setting Mode)...98 Save the Settings in M ...99 Resetting Saved Settings ...100 More on a Moving Subject in Full-Frame Playback 101 viii
Table of Contents Setting the Focus Mode ...39 Using Manual Focus...40 Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation 41 More on Shooting ...42 Selecting a Shooting Mode (Mode Dial 42 Shooting Suited for the Scene ...43 ... Mode ...90 I Autofocus Mode ...93 J Flash Exp. Comp...93 M Noise Reduction ...94 Q Distortion Control ...94 J Active D-Lighting ...95 Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously 96 Using M (User Setting Mode)...98 Save the Settings in M ...99 Resetting Saved Settings ...100 More on a Moving Subject in Full-Frame Playback 101 viii
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... omitted from actual display. C Memory Cards Pictures taken with your purchase of Nikon COOLPIX P100 digital camera. Read this manual may be stored in the Quick Start Guide. Introduction Introduction About This Manual Thank you need, the following symbols and conventions are used to store pictures to, or delete, or view pictures. 1 Symbols and...
... omitted from actual display. C Memory Cards Pictures taken with your purchase of Nikon COOLPIX P100 digital camera. Read this manual may be stored in the Quick Start Guide. Introduction Introduction About This Manual Thank you need, the following symbols and conventions are used to store pictures to, or delete, or view pictures. 1 Symbols and...
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..., transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by Nikon specifically for damages or lost profits that may be held liable for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this...
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...private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons. • Comply with images containing no private information (for business use by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies ... company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by law from discarded storage devices using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative...
...private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons. • Comply with images containing no private information (for business use by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies ... company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by law from discarded storage devices using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative...
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This is convenient when taking pictures with the camera held at high or low positions. B Notes on Monitor • Do not apply excessive force when changing the angle of the monitor can be moved horizontally. 6 • Put the monitor back in the original position when using in normal situations. Introduction Parts of the Camera Changing the Angle of the Monitor The angle of the monitor. • The monitor cannot be lowered down to 82° or raised upward to 90°.
This is convenient when taking pictures with the camera held at high or low positions. B Notes on Monitor • Do not apply excessive force when changing the angle of the monitor can be moved horizontally. 6 • Put the monitor back in the original position when using in normal situations. Introduction Parts of the Camera Changing the Angle of the Monitor The angle of the monitor. • The monitor cannot be lowered down to 82° or raised upward to 90°.
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... Parts of the Camera Raising and Lowering the Built-in Flash Press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the built-in flash. • See "Using the Flash" (A34) for more information on setting the flash. • When not...
... Parts of the Camera Raising and Lowering the Built-in Flash Press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the built-in flash. • See "Using the Flash" (A34) for more information on setting the flash. • When not...
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...Operations The Command Dial You can rotate the command dial to select items from a menu screen or to 71 select a different option) Use Description Choose a picture Choose a date A 32, 101, 104 105 Playback zoom During sequence playback or pause During movie pause Change the...Aperture-priority auto (mode dial set to C) Manual (mode dial set to D) For Playback Mode Full-frame playback or thumbnail playback Calendar display Use Description A Change the flexible program 68 Adjust shutter speed 69 Adjust aperture 70 Adjust shutter speed or aperture (press the multi selector K to...
...Operations The Command Dial You can rotate the command dial to select items from a menu screen or to 71 select a different option) Use Description Choose a picture Choose a date A 32, 101, 104 105 Playback zoom During sequence playback or pause During movie pause Change the...Aperture-priority auto (mode dial set to C) Manual (mode dial set to D) For Playback Mode Full-frame playback or thumbnail playback Calendar display Use Description A Change the flexible program 68 Adjust shutter speed 69 Adjust aperture 70 Adjust shutter speed or aperture (press the multi selector K to...
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... to set the shutter speed or the aperture when the command dial is rotated (A71). Introduction Basic Operations The Multi Selector This section describes standard uses of the multi selector may be indicated with H, I, J and K.
... to set the shutter speed or the aperture when the command dial is rotated (A71). Introduction Basic Operations The Multi Selector This section describes standard uses of the multi selector may be indicated with H, I, J and K.
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... the multi selector HI to highlight the tab. Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages Displays the menus for the menu items. • Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (A12). • Menu items can also be chosen by the mode dial Displays the movie menu Displays the...
... the multi selector HI to highlight the tab. Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages Displays the menus for the menu items. • Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (A12). • Menu items can also be chosen by the mode dial Displays the movie menu Displays the...
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... original menu, rotate the zoom control to switch between the monitor or electronic viewfinder. Switch to the one that matches the light source. For example, use the electronic viewfinder in bright locations when it is difficult to see , adjust the diopter with your eye with the diopter adjustment control. Take care...
... original menu, rotate the zoom control to switch between the monitor or electronic viewfinder. Switch to the one that matches the light source. For example, use the electronic viewfinder in bright locations when it is difficult to see , adjust the diopter with your eye with the diopter adjustment control. Take care...
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...highlight2, histogram3 and shooting data4. The vertical axis shows the number of pixels. 4 The shooting data displayed includes the folder name, file name, shooting mode used (A, B, C or D), shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, ISO sensitivity, and the current file number/ total number of the image (portions that shows ...the picture. The s (display) Button To switch between the information displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback, press the s button. Use highlights as a guide when setting exposure. 3 The histogram is a bar graph that are highlighted) will blink.
...highlight2, histogram3 and shooting data4. The vertical axis shows the number of pixels. 4 The shooting data displayed includes the folder name, file name, shooting mode used (A, B, C or D), shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, ISO sensitivity, and the current file number/ total number of the image (portions that shows ...the picture. The s (display) Button To switch between the information displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback, press the s button. Use highlights as a guide when setting exposure. 3 The histogram is a bar graph that are highlighted) will blink.
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...First Steps First Steps Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied) into the camera. • Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low (A18). 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • Slide the cover latch to the ... and negative (-) terminals are oriented correctly, as shown on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the battery. • Use the battery to the Z position (2). 16 B Inserting the Battery Correctly Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. PUSH TO ...
...First Steps First Steps Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied) into the camera. • Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low (A18). 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • Slide the cover latch to the ... and negative (-) terminals are oriented correctly, as shown on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the battery. • Use the battery to the Z position (2). 16 B Inserting the Battery Correctly Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. PUSH TO ...
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...Pull the battery out straight (2). First Steps B Notes on lamp and the monitor are off (A21) and confirm that the battery may become hot during use; PUSH TO EJECT • Note that the power- Slide the orange battery latch in the direction shown (1) and eject the battery. on the Battery ...• Be sure to read and follow the warnings and cautions of "For Your Safety" (Aii) thoroughly before using the battery. • Be sure to read and follow the warnings for "The Battery" (A176) of the section "Caring for the Camera" thoroughly before...
...Pull the battery out straight (2). First Steps B Notes on lamp and the monitor are off (A21) and confirm that the battery may become hot during use; PUSH TO EJECT • Note that the power- Slide the orange battery latch in the direction shown (1) and eject the battery. on the Battery ...• Be sure to read and follow the warnings and cautions of "For Your Safety" (Aii) thoroughly before using the battery. • Be sure to read and follow the warnings for "The Battery" (A176) of the section "Caring for the Camera" thoroughly before...
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... Customers in other countries, and a plug adapter is properly oriented. When disconnecting the cable, do not pull the connector at an angle. Do not use force when 18 connecting the cable to step 2. First Steps Charging the Battery Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 inserted into the...via the supplied USB Cable UC-E6, and then plugging the Charging AC Adapter into the camera (A16) and turn off the camera (A21). 3 Use the supplied USB cable to connect the Charging AC Adapter to the camera. USB cable B Connecting the Cable When connecting the cable, be sure that...
... Customers in other countries, and a plug adapter is properly oriented. When disconnecting the cable, do not pull the connector at an angle. Do not use force when 18 connecting the cable to step 2. First Steps Charging the Battery Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 inserted into the...via the supplied USB Cable UC-E6, and then plugging the Charging AC Adapter into the camera (A16) and turn off the camera (A21). 3 Use the supplied USB cable to connect the Charging AC Adapter to the camera. USB cable B Connecting the Cable When connecting the cable, be sure that...