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... not use the product will read before using this Nikon product, to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery. Keep out of reach of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter and remove...
... not use the product will read before using this Nikon product, to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery. Keep out of reach of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter and remove...
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For Your Safety Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for use immediately should not be sure it is unplugged. •...; Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of water. Handle moving parts. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, ...
For Your Safety Observe caution when handling the battery The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for use immediately should not be sure it is unplugged. •...; Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of water. Handle moving parts. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, ...
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... symbol indicates that the battery is to be collected separately. This symbol on the battery indicates that this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Notices Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with this... charge of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in European countries: • All batteries, whether marked with Canadian ICES-003. Do not dispose of waste management. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est...
... symbol indicates that the battery is to be collected separately. This symbol on the battery indicates that this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Notices Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with this... charge of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in European countries: • All batteries, whether marked with Canadian ICES-003. Do not dispose of waste management. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est...
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......11 d button ...12 Switching Between Tabs...12 Help Displays...13 About the Shutter-release Button...13 First Steps ...14 Inserting the Batteries ...14 Applicable Batteries ...14 Turning On and Off the Camera...14 Setting Display Language, Date and Time 16 Inserting Memory Cards ...18 Removing Memory Cards...19 G Basic Photography and Playback: Easy...
......11 d button ...12 Switching Between Tabs...12 Help Displays...13 About the Shutter-release Button...13 First Steps ...14 Inserting the Batteries ...14 Applicable Batteries ...14 Turning On and Off the Camera...14 Setting Display Language, Date and Time 16 Inserting Memory Cards ...18 Removing Memory Cards...19 G Basic Photography and Playback: Easy...
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Table of Contents p Reset All ...109 s Battery Type ...111 d Protect ...111 f Rotate Image...112 h Copy ...113 r Firmware Version ...114 Technical Notes...115 Optional Accessories ...115 Approved Memory Cards ...115 Image File and Folder Names ...116 Caring for the Camera ...117 Cleaning ...118 Storage ...119 Error Messages...120 Troubleshooting...123 Specifications ...128 Supported Standards ...131 Index ...132 x
Table of Contents p Reset All ...109 s Battery Type ...111 d Protect ...111 f Rotate Image...112 h Copy ...113 r Firmware Version ...114 Technical Notes...115 Optional Accessories ...115 Approved Memory Cards ...115 Image File and Folder Names ...116 Caring for the Camera ...117 Cleaning ...118 Storage ...119 Error Messages...120 Troubleshooting...123 Specifications ...128 Supported Standards ...131 Index ...132 x
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1 11 12 Parts of the Camera 2 3 4 56 7 Introduction 13 10 9 8 14 15 16 1 Monitor 8 2 Multi selector 11 3 A (shooting mode) button 10 4 Flash lamp 31 5 k (apply selection) button 11 6 c (playback) button 10, 26 7 Eyelet for camera strap 7 8 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 14, 18 9 l (delete) button 26, 27, 63 10 d button 12, 62, 78, 87, 92 11 Pin cover 64, 66, 70 12 Cable connector 64, 66, 70 13 DC input connector (for AC adapter available separately from Nikon) .... 15, 115 14 Tripod socket 15 Battery-chamber 14 16 Memory card slot 18 5
1 11 12 Parts of the Camera 2 3 4 56 7 Introduction 13 10 9 8 14 15 16 1 Monitor 8 2 Multi selector 11 3 A (shooting mode) button 10 4 Flash lamp 31 5 k (apply selection) button 11 6 c (playback) button 10, 26 7 Eyelet for camera strap 7 8 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 14, 18 9 l (delete) button 26, 27, 63 10 d button 12, 62, 78, 87, 92 11 Pin cover 64, 66, 70 12 Cable connector 64, 66, 70 13 DC input connector (for AC adapter available separately from Nikon) .... 15, 115 14 Tripod socket 15 Battery-chamber 14 16 Memory card slot 18 5
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..., 48, 50, 52, 61 2 Macro mode 34 3 Zoom indicator 23, 34 4 AE/AF-L indicator 47 5 Focus indicator 24 6 Flash mode 30 7 Battery level indicator 20 8 Vibration reduction icon (still pictures) ....21, 102 Electronic VR icon (movies) .........61, 102 9 Motion detection icon 21, 103 10 Distortion control...21 Exposure compensation value 35 22 Color options 84 23 White balance mode 81 24 Continuous shooting mode 83 25 Type of the Camera Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A ...
..., 48, 50, 52, 61 2 Macro mode 34 3 Zoom indicator 23, 34 4 AE/AF-L indicator 47 5 Focus indicator 24 6 Flash mode 30 7 Battery level indicator 20 8 Vibration reduction icon (still pictures) ....21, 102 Electronic VR icon (movies) .........61, 102 9 Motion detection icon 21, 103 10 Distortion control...21 Exposure compensation value 35 22 Color options 84 23 White balance mode 81 24 Continuous shooting mode 83 25 Type of the Camera Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A ...
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Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback 1 2 34 15/05/2009 12:00 13 9999.JPG 12 10 11 9 5 999 999 6 87 999 999 a 9999 9999 1m00s b 1m00s 1 Date of recording 16 2 Time of recording 16 3 Volume 63 4 Battery level indicator 20 5 Image mode 79 Movie options 62 a Current frame number/ 6 total number of...
Parts of the Camera Introduction Playback 1 2 34 15/05/2009 12:00 13 9999.JPG 12 10 11 9 5 999 999 6 87 999 999 a 9999 9999 1m00s b 1m00s 1 Date of recording 16 2 Time of recording 16 3 Volume 63 4 Battery level indicator 20 5 Image mode 79 Movie options 62 a Current frame number/ 6 total number of...
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... again to prevent the batteries from falling out. 2 Inserting the Batteries • Insert the batteries correctly as shown at right. 3 1 2 First Steps 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 1 2 Applicable Batteries This camera uses the following R6/AA-size batteries. • Four LR6/L40 alkaline batteries (batteries supplied) • Four FR6/L91 lithium batteries Rechargeable batteries cannot be used. Turning...
... again to prevent the batteries from falling out. 2 Inserting the Batteries • Insert the batteries correctly as shown at right. 3 1 2 First Steps 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 1 2 Applicable Batteries This camera uses the following R6/AA-size batteries. • Four LR6/L40 alkaline batteries (batteries supplied) • Four FR6/L91 lithium batteries Rechargeable batteries cannot be used. Turning...
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... camera on again. 15 C Alkaline Batteries Performance of battery currently inserted in the camera in damage to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, "The Battery" (A 118), before using the battery. • Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of battery ...(A iii, 118). • Be sure to the camera. C Lens Error If Lens Error is the type of battery supplied with a flat negative terminal B Battery Type To improve battery performance, select the type of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. When any ...
... camera on again. 15 C Alkaline Batteries Performance of battery currently inserted in the camera in damage to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, "The Battery" (A 118), before using the battery. • Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of battery ...(A iii, 118). • Be sure to the camera. C Lens Error If Lens Error is the type of battery supplied with a flat negative terminal B Battery Type To improve battery performance, select the type of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. When any ...
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.... Remove the memory card to prevent the batteries from the internal memory. 1 Confirm the power-on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 115). Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 3 1 ...2 B Inserting Memory Cards Inserting the memory card upside down to store pictures in the camera's internal ...
.... Remove the memory card to prevent the batteries from the internal memory. 1 Confirm the power-on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 115). Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 3 1 ...2 B Inserting Memory Cards Inserting the memory card upside down to store pictures in the camera's internal ...
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...Disconnect the AC adapter • Do not format the memory card using this camera (A 106). Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting is complete. • The first time...Write Protect Switch SD memory cards are off the camera - deletes all pictures and other devices into the camera, be displayed. Yes Use the multi selector to keep before use (A 106). Write protect switch B Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not perform the...
...Disconnect the AC adapter • Do not format the memory card using this camera (A 106). Inserting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting is complete. • The first time...Write Protect Switch SD memory cards are off the camera - deletes all pictures and other devices into the camera, be displayed. Yes Use the multi selector to keep before use (A 106). Write protect switch B Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not perform the...
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...Playback: 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. Batteries low. mode selection menu. The power-on lamp...: Easy Auto Mode 3 Press the multi selector HI to turn on the camera. The lens will turn on . Battery level indicator Battery level indicator Monitor NO INDICATOR B N Battery exhausted. Description The battery level is high. Cannot take pictures using a shooting mode that can be ...
...Playback: 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. Batteries low. mode selection menu. The power-on lamp...: Easy Auto Mode 3 Press the multi selector HI to turn on the camera. The lens will turn on . Battery level indicator Battery level indicator Monitor NO INDICATOR B N Battery exhausted. Description The battery level is high. Cannot take pictures using a shooting mode that can be ...
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...glows green: • Subject is moving rapidly In these situations, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway again to the recorded data, camera or card. Exit • Human subjects with eyes closed during recording may result in loss of sharply differing brightness are at different ... expected in damage to refocus, several times if necessary. If the subject is the same distance from the camera (e.g. Screen" (A 108) for more information. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. screen. • To return to take the picture by pressing the shutter...
...glows green: • Subject is moving rapidly In these situations, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway again to the recorded data, camera or card. Exit • Human subjects with eyes closed during recording may result in loss of sharply differing brightness are at different ... expected in damage to refocus, several times if necessary. If the subject is the same distance from the camera (e.g. Screen" (A 108) for more information. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. screen. • To return to take the picture by pressing the shutter...
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...may appear as bright spots in pictures. If the remaining battery level is zoomed in . In high sensitivity mode, the range is zoomed out all the way, and about 0.5-4.5 m (1 ft. 8 in all the way. to 29 ft.) when the camera is low, the monitor will be slightly mottled. To... (A 6). to Off when using the flash, reflections from dust particles in . B Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled (W) • Use of camera shake. Wait a few seconds and try again. • Off: Flash will fire when picture is zoomed out all the way, and about 0.5-9.0 m (1 ft. ...
...may appear as bright spots in pictures. If the remaining battery level is zoomed in . In high sensitivity mode, the range is zoomed out all the way, and about 0.5-4.5 m (1 ft. 8 in all the way. to 29 ft.) when the camera is low, the monitor will be slightly mottled. To... (A 6). to Off when using the flash, reflections from dust particles in . B Shooting When Lighting Is Poor and the Flash Is Disabled (W) • Use of camera shake. Wait a few seconds and try again. • Off: Flash will fire when picture is zoomed out all the way, and about 0.5-9.0 m (1 ft. ...
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...time remaining. R is shown on subject in center of view) when recording movies is being recorded. Do not open the battery-chamber / memory card slot cover. Digital zoom cannot be changed while movies are recorded. B Recording Movies • Macro mode (A 34) is pressed halfway and ...(A 35), self-timer (A 33) cannot be used just before recording starts. 2 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to the camera or the memory card. D Changing Movie Settings Movie options can be used . • Macro mode settings cannot be applied while movies are being...
...time remaining. R is shown on subject in center of view) when recording movies is being recorded. Do not open the battery-chamber / memory card slot cover. Digital zoom cannot be changed while movies are recorded. B Recording Movies • Macro mode (A 34) is pressed halfway and ...(A 35), self-timer (A 33) cannot be used just before recording starts. 2 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to the camera or the memory card. D Changing Movie Settings Movie options can be used . • Macro mode settings cannot be applied while movies are being...
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...computer with adequate charge remaining to power the camera to prevent the camera from the supplied Software Suite CD. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer, and Panorama Maker for the latest information...more information on Power Source When connecting the camera to the Quick Start Guide. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers B Note on installing the software, refer to a computer or printer, use batteries with the supplied Nikon Transfer software. Do not, under any ...
...computer with adequate charge remaining to power the camera to prevent the camera from the supplied Software Suite CD. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer, and Panorama Maker for the latest information...more information on Power Source When connecting the camera to the Quick Start Guide. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers B Note on installing the software, refer to a computer or printer, use batteries with the supplied Nikon Transfer software. Do not, under any ...
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... pictures one at a time(A 71) Print multiple pictures (A 72) Turn camera off unexpectedly. Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 131) printers can connect the camera directly to a digital photo lab For printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the number of...an AC Adapter EH-67 (available separately) (A 115). Do not, under any circumstances, use batteries with adequate charge remaining to power the camera to the camera. To power the camera continuously for printing pictures: • Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer's card slot...
... pictures one at a time(A 71) Print multiple pictures (A 72) Turn camera off unexpectedly. Connecting to a Printer Users of PictBridge-compatible (A 131) printers can connect the camera directly to a digital photo lab For printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the number of...an AC Adapter EH-67 (available separately) (A 115). Do not, under any circumstances, use batteries with adequate charge remaining to power the camera to the camera. To power the camera continuously for printing pictures: • Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer's card slot...
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...a tab. h Copy Copy files between memory card and internal memory. d Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. f Rotate image Change the orientation of batteries used. A 111 A 111 A 112 A 113 A 114 Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus When using easy auto mode, smile mode, scene mode, or... mode White balance Continuous Color options Distortion control Exit Easy auto mode Image mode Exit 92 r Firmware version Display camera firmware version. Displaying the Setup Menu Display the menu screen and select z (Setup). 1 Press d to display the menu screen. Basic...
...a tab. h Copy Copy files between memory card and internal memory. d Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. f Rotate image Change the orientation of batteries used. A 111 A 111 A 112 A 113 A 114 Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus When using easy auto mode, smile mode, scene mode, or... mode White balance Continuous Color options Distortion control Exit Easy auto mode Image mode Exit 92 r Firmware version Display camera firmware version. Displaying the Setup Menu Display the menu screen and select z (Setup). 1 Press d to display the menu screen. Basic...
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...new city time zone menu is automatically advanced one hour. Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus B The Clock Battery The camera's clock is powered by a clock battery that powers the camera. To use the camera in an area where daylight saving time is in step 2 and perform steps 3 and 4, to enter... the travel destination time zone is selected, the Z icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is independent of charging. 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 ...
...new city time zone menu is automatically advanced one hour. Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus B The Clock Battery The camera's clock is powered by a clock battery that powers the camera. To use the camera in an area where daylight saving time is in step 2 and perform steps 3 and 4, to enter... the travel destination time zone is selected, the Z icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is independent of charging. 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 ...