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Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode More on Shooting More on Playback Editing Pictures Movie Recording and Playback Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Basic Camera Setup Caring for the Camera Technical Notes and Index i
Introduction First Steps Basic Photography and Playback: A (Auto) Mode More on Shooting More on Playback Editing Pictures Movie Recording and Playback Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Basic Camera Setup Caring for the Camera Technical Notes and Index i
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... that could result in injury. Repairs should be read before using this section are indicated by qualified technicians. Should the camera or Charging AC Adapter break open as this equipment. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the product to prevent...performed only by the following safety precautions in this Nikon product, to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product...
... that could result in injury. Repairs should be read before using this section are indicated by qualified technicians. Should the camera or Charging AC Adapter break open as this equipment. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the product to prevent...performed only by the following safety precautions in this Nikon product, to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product...
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... metal parts of water. iii damaged and the wires become • Do not immerse in electric shock. Failure to a Nikon- If you notice any change in fire or sure it into the camera and connecting the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH-68P (AR) (supplied). • When inserting the battery, do not...
... metal parts of water. iii damaged and the wires become • Do not immerse in electric shock. Failure to a Nikon- If you notice any change in fire or sure it into the camera and connecting the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH-68P (AR) (supplied). • When inserting the battery, do not...
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... the instructions of the hospital. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs supplied with the flash window touching a person or object Failure to observe this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital when using inside an airplane or the hospital Turn the power...regulations. 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 liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken ...
... the instructions of the hospital. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs supplied with the flash window touching a person or object Failure to observe this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital when using inside an airplane or the hospital Turn the power...regulations. 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 liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken ...
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...(display) Button ...15 First Steps ...16 Inserting the Battery ...16 Removing the Battery...17 Charging the Battery ...18 Turning On and Off the Camera...21 Setting Display Language, Date and Time 22 Inserting Memory Cards...24 Removing Memory Cards...24 Basic Photography and Playback: 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...
...(display) Button ...15 First Steps ...16 Inserting the Battery ...16 Removing the Battery...17 Charging the Battery ...18 Turning On and Off the Camera...21 Setting Display Language, Date and Time 22 Inserting Memory Cards...24 Removing Memory Cards...24 Basic Photography and Playback: 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...
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... 101 viii Table of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode 55 Smart Portrait Menu...57 Focusing on Playback ...101 Operations in the Scene Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector 43 Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode 45 Features...46 Taking Pictures for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes 66 A, B, C, D Modes ...66 A (Programmed Auto) Mode...68...
... 101 viii Table of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode 55 Smart Portrait Menu...57 Focusing on Playback ...101 Operations in the Scene Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector 43 Selecting Scenes for Shooting (Scene Mode 45 Features...46 Taking Pictures for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes 66 A, B, C, D Modes ...66 A (Programmed Auto) Mode...68...
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......136 Movie Playback ...137 Deleting Movie...137 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 138 Connecting to a TV...138 Connecting to a Computer...140 Before Connecting the Camera ...140 ix
......136 Movie Playback ...137 Deleting Movie...137 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 138 Connecting to a TV...138 Connecting to a Computer...140 Before Connecting the Camera ...140 ix
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...a Computer 141 Charging While Connecting to a Computer 145 Connecting to a Printer...146 Connecting the Camera and Printer...147 Printing Pictures One at a Time...148 Printing Multiple Pictures ...149 Basic Camera Setup ...152 Setup Menu...152 c Welcome Screen...154 d Date ...155 e Monitor Settings...158 ... ...168 d Blink Warning...169 p Reset All...171 P Reset file numbering...174 r Firmware Version...174 Caring for the Camera...175 Caring for the Camera ...175 Cleaning ...177 Storage ...178 Technical Notes and Index ...179 Optional Accessories ...179 Approved Memory Cards ...180 File and...
...a Computer 141 Charging While Connecting to a Computer 145 Connecting to a Printer...146 Connecting the Camera and Printer...147 Printing Pictures One at a Time...148 Printing Multiple Pictures ...149 Basic Camera Setup ...152 Setup Menu...152 c Welcome Screen...154 d Date ...155 e Monitor Settings...158 ... ...168 d Blink Warning...169 p Reset All...171 P Reset file numbering...174 r Firmware Version...174 Caring for the Camera...175 Caring for the Camera ...175 Cleaning ...177 Storage ...178 Technical Notes and Index ...179 Optional Accessories ...179 Approved Memory Cards ...180 File and...
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This icon marks notes, C information that should be helpful when using the camera. C Memory Cards Pictures taken with your purchase of Nikon COOLPIX P100 digital camera. This manual is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide. Symbols and Conventions To make it ...find the information you for your Nikon digital camera. Screen Samples In this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all new pictures will read before use, to prevent damage to the camera. Read this manual, images are indicated in the camera's internal memory or on the ...
This icon marks notes, C information that should be helpful when using the camera. C Memory Cards Pictures taken with your purchase of Nikon COOLPIX P100 digital camera. This manual is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide. Symbols and Conventions To make it ...find the information you for your Nikon digital camera. Screen Samples In this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all new pictures will read before use, to prevent damage to the camera. Read this manual, images are indicated in the camera's internal memory or on the ...
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... in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by Nikon specifically for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC Adapters and AC...
... in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by Nikon specifically for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC Adapters and AC...
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Ensuring the privacy of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Care should be provided for business use by a company. The copying or reproduction of stamps ... selected for example, pictures of empty sky). Unless the prior permission of the government was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be recovered from being in the malicious use of personal image data. Introduction Information and Precautions Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying...
Ensuring the privacy of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Care should be provided for business use by a company. The copying or reproduction of stamps ... selected for example, pictures of empty sky). Unless the prior permission of the government was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be recovered from being in the malicious use of personal image data. Introduction Information and Precautions Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying...
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Introduction Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 12 3 6 Built-in flash raised 45 7 8 9 10 11 1 Power switch/Power-on lamp 19, 21, 145, 165 2 Mode dial 42 3 Microphone (stereo 117, 127 4 Built-in flash 7, 34 5 m (Flash pop-up) button 7, 35 6 Eyelet for camera strap (at two places 7 7 Power connector cover (for connection with an optional AC Adapter 179 8 Shutter-release button 30 Zoom control 29 f : Wide 29 9 g : Tele 29 h : Thumbnail playback 104 i : Playback zoom 106 j : Help 14 10 Self-timer lamp 37 AF-assist illuminator 163 11 Lens 177, 195 4
Introduction Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 12 3 6 Built-in flash raised 45 7 8 9 10 11 1 Power switch/Power-on lamp 19, 21, 145, 165 2 Mode dial 42 3 Microphone (stereo 117, 127 4 Built-in flash 7, 34 5 m (Flash pop-up) button 7, 35 6 Eyelet for camera strap (at two places 7 7 Power connector cover (for connection with an optional AC Adapter 179 8 Shutter-release button 30 Zoom control 29 f : Wide 29 9 g : Tele 29 h : Thumbnail playback 104 i : Playback zoom 106 j : Help 14 10 Self-timer lamp 37 AF-assist illuminator 163 11 Lens 177, 195 4
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Introduction Parts of the Camera 1 23 4 5 678 9 18 19 20 PUSH TO EJECT 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 21 22 23 1 Speaker 117, 137 2 x (monitor) button 14 3 ...
Introduction Parts of the Camera 1 23 4 5 678 9 18 19 20 PUSH TO EJECT 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 21 22 23 1 Speaker 117, 137 2 x (monitor) button 14 3 ...
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This is convenient when taking pictures with the camera held at high or low positions. 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°. 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.
This is convenient when taking pictures with the camera held at high or low positions. 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°. 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.
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...; 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 raise the built-in flash. • See "Using the Flash" (A34) for more information on setting the flash. • When not... using the built-in Flash Press the m (flash pop-up) button to protect the lens. 7 Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Attach the lens cap to the strap, and then attach the strap to the...
...; 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 raise the built-in flash. • See "Using the Flash" (A34) for more information on setting the flash. • When not... using the built-in Flash Press the m (flash pop-up) button to protect the lens. 7 Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Attach the lens cap to the strap, and then attach the strap to the...
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Introduction Parts of the Camera The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). See page 15 for details on changing the monitor display. Shooting 44 43 42 41 40 39 33 2 1 38 37 36 35 34 32 4 3 1/250 31 5 6 89 F5.6 999 26 24 11 10 13 14 17 18 16 7 12 15 19 20 21 25 22 30 29 28 27 23 999 1m00s 9999 1m00s a b 45 46 1/250 F5.6 17 8
Introduction Parts of the Camera The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). See page 15 for details on changing the monitor display. Shooting 44 43 42 41 40 39 33 2 1 38 37 36 35 34 32 4 3 1/250 31 5 6 89 F5.6 999 26 24 11 10 13 14 17 18 16 7 12 15 19 20 21 25 22 30 29 28 27 23 999 1m00s 9999 1m00s a b 45 46 1/250 F5.6 17 8
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Parts of the Camera Introduction Shooting mode* 1 26, 43, 45, 55, 59, 62, 66, 98 2 Focus mode 38 3 Zoom indicator 29 4 Focus indicator 30 5 AE/AF-L indicator 54 6 Flash ...
Parts of the Camera Introduction Shooting mode* 1 26, 43, 45, 55, 59, 62, 66, 98 2 Focus mode 38 3 Zoom indicator 29 4 Focus indicator 30 5 AE/AF-L indicator 54 6 Flash ...
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Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback 20 19 18 17 1 23 4 5 15/05/2010 12:00 22 9999.JPG 21 16 15 14 11 12 13 6 7 8 999/999 10 ...
Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback 20 19 18 17 1 23 4 5 15/05/2010 12:00 22 9999.JPG 21 16 15 14 11 12 13 6 7 8 999/999 10 ...
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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...fully insert the battery (2). • When the battery is in place. B Inserting the Battery Correctly Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Be sure to confirm that the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals are oriented correctly, as shown on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber...
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...fully insert the battery (2). • When the battery is in place. B Inserting the Battery Correctly Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Be sure to confirm that the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals are oriented correctly, as shown on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber...
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...Battery" (A176) of "For Your Safety" (Aii) thoroughly before using the battery. • If the battery will not be used for the Camera" thoroughly before using the battery. • Be sure to storage. 17 observe due caution when removing the battery. Pull the battery out straight (2). ...Slide the orange battery latch in the direction shown (1) and eject the battery. Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery Turn the camera off before returning it to read and follow the warnings and cautions of the section "Caring for an extended period, recharge it at...
...Battery" (A176) of "For Your Safety" (Aii) thoroughly before using the battery. • If the battery will not be used for the Camera" thoroughly before using the battery. • Be sure to storage. 17 observe due caution when removing the battery. Pull the battery out straight (2). ...Slide the orange battery latch in the direction shown (1) and eject the battery. Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery Turn the camera off before returning it to read and follow the warnings and cautions of the section "Caring for an extended period, recharge it at...