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...for inspection. For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that could result in this equipment. Handle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck..., take the equipment to prevent possible injury. Do not use the camera or AC adapter in the presence of flammable Gas Do 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...
...for inspection. For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that could result in this equipment. Handle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck..., take the equipment to prevent possible injury. Do not use the camera or AC adapter in the presence of flammable Gas Do 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...
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Table of Contents For Your Safety...ii WARNINGS ...ii Notices ...v Introduction ...1 About This Manual ...1 Information and Precautions...2 Parts of the Camera...4 The Camera Body ...4 The Monitor...6 Basic Operations...8 The Mode Dial...8 The Command Dial ...9 The Multi Selector...10 The d Button...11 Help Displays ...11 The s Button...12 x (... Lens Cap...13 First Steps ...14 Charging the Battery ...14 Inserting the Battery ...16 Removing the Battery ...17 Turning On and Off the Camera...17 Setting Display Language, Date and Time 18 Inserting Memory Cards ...20 Removing Memory Cards...21 vii
Table of Contents For Your Safety...ii WARNINGS ...ii Notices ...v Introduction ...1 About This Manual ...1 Information and Precautions...2 Parts of the Camera...4 The Camera Body ...4 The Monitor...6 Basic Operations...8 The Mode Dial...8 The Command Dial ...9 The Multi Selector...10 The d Button...11 Help Displays ...11 The s Button...12 x (... Lens Cap...13 First Steps ...14 Charging the Battery ...14 Inserting the Battery ...16 Removing the Battery ...17 Turning On and Off the Camera...17 Setting Display Language, Date and Time 18 Inserting Memory Cards ...20 Removing Memory Cards...21 vii
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Table of Contents A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 22 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode 22 Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode 23 Step 2 Frame a Picture ...24 Using the Electronic Viewfinder ...24 Using the Zoom...24 ...
Table of Contents A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 22 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode 22 Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode 23 Step 2 Frame a Picture ...24 Using the Electronic Viewfinder ...24 Using the Zoom...24 ...
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... Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 73 Connecting to a TV ...73 Connecting to a Computer...74 Before Connecting the Camera...74 Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer 75 Connecting to a Printer...78 Connecting the Camera and Printer...79 Printing Pictures One at a Time ...80 Printing Multiple Pictures ...81 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print...
... Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 73 Connecting to a TV ...73 Connecting to a Computer...74 Before Connecting the Camera...74 Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer 75 Connecting to a Printer...78 Connecting the Camera and Printer...79 Printing Pictures One at a Time ...80 Printing Multiple Pictures ...81 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print...
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Comp...105 M Noise Reduction...105 Q Distortion Control...106 Restrictions on Camera Settings ...106 Playback Options: The Playback Menu 108 Displaying the Playback Menu...108 b Slide Show...110 c Delete ...111 d Protect ...111 f Rotate image...112 i Hide Image ......
Comp...105 M Noise Reduction...105 Q Distortion Control...106 Restrictions on Camera Settings ...106 Playback Options: The Playback Menu 108 Displaying the Playback Menu...108 b Slide Show...110 c Delete ...111 d Protect ...111 f Rotate image...112 i Hide Image ......
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Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 114 Displaying the Setup Menu...115 a Menus...115 c Welcome Screen...116 d Date...117 e Brightness...120 f Date Imprint...120 g Vibration Reduction ...122 h AF Assist ...123 u Digital Zoom ...123 i Sound Settings ...124 k Auto Off ...124 l Format Memory/m Format Card 125 n Language ...126 o Video Mode...126 p Reset All ...127 r Firmware Version ...129 xi
Table of Contents Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu 114 Displaying the Setup Menu...115 a Menus...115 c Welcome Screen...116 d Date...117 e Brightness...120 f Date Imprint...120 g Vibration Reduction ...122 h AF Assist ...123 u Digital Zoom ...123 i Sound Settings ...124 k Auto Off ...124 l Format Memory/m Format Card 125 n Language ...126 o Video Mode...126 p Reset All ...127 r Firmware Version ...129 xi
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Table of Contents Technical Notes...130 Optional Accessories ...130 Approved Memory Cards ...131 Image/Sound File and Folder Names 132 Caring for the Camera ...133 Cleaning ...135 Storage ...135 Error Messages ...136 Troubleshooting...140 Specifications ...146 Supported Standards ...149 Index ...150 xii
Table of Contents Technical Notes...130 Optional Accessories ...130 Approved Memory Cards ...131 Image/Sound File and Folder Names 132 Caring for the Camera ...133 Cleaning ...135 Storage ...135 Error Messages ...136 Troubleshooting...140 Specifications ...146 Supported Standards ...149 Index ...150 xii
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... was written to store, delete or view pictures. 1 C Memory Cards Pictures taken with your purchase of buttons or messages displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX P80 digital camera. Illustrations and Screen Display Illustrations and text displays shown in bold. Read this manual thoroughly before use the product will apply only to...
... was written to store, delete or view pictures. 1 C Memory Cards Pictures taken with your purchase of buttons or messages displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX P80 digital camera. Illustrations and Screen Display Illustrations and text displays shown in bold. Read this manual thoroughly before use the product will apply only to...
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... this device as at weddings or before taking pictures on digital imaging and photography. See the URL below for contact information: http://nikonimaging.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and ...on important occasions (such as an authentic Nikon product. About the Manuals • No part of the manuals included with this Nikon digital camera are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, ...
... this device as at weddings or before taking pictures on digital imaging and photography. See the URL below for contact information: http://nikonimaging.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and ...on important occasions (such as an authentic Nikon product. About the Manuals • No part of the manuals included with this Nikon digital camera are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, ...
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...software, potentially resulting in the malicious use by a company. 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 possession of necessary copies are circulated in a foreign country ... and then completely refill it with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be punishable by law. • Items prohibited ...
...software, potentially resulting in the malicious use by a company. 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 possession of necessary copies are circulated in a foreign country ... and then completely refill it with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be punishable by law. • Items prohibited ...
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Introduction Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 12 13 12 11 Built-in flash raised 3 45 10 9 87 6 1 Power switch/Power-on lamp 17 2 Mode dial 8 3 Built-in flash 30 4 X (Flash pop-up) button 31 5 Microphone 61, 62, 68 6 Lens 135, 146 7 Self-timer lamp 33, 134 AF-assist illuminator 27, 123, 134 Zoom control 24 f (wide 24 8 g (tele 24 h (thumbnail playback 54 i (playback zoom 55 j (help 11 9 Shutter-release button 26 10 Power connector cover 130 11 Cable connector 73, 75, 79 12 Connector cover 73, 75, 79 13 Eyelet for camera strap 13 4
Introduction Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 12 13 12 11 Built-in flash raised 3 45 10 9 87 6 1 Power switch/Power-on lamp 17 2 Mode dial 8 3 Built-in flash 30 4 X (Flash pop-up) button 31 5 Microphone 61, 62, 68 6 Lens 135, 146 7 Self-timer lamp 33, 134 AF-assist illuminator 27, 123, 134 Zoom control 24 f (wide 24 8 g (tele 24 h (thumbnail playback 54 i (playback zoom 55 j (help 11 9 Shutter-release button 26 10 Power connector cover 130 11 Cable connector 73, 75, 79 12 Connector cover 73, 75, 79 13 Eyelet for camera strap 13 4
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Introduction 1 23 4 5 6 Parts of the Camera 14 15 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 16 17 18 1 Eyelet for camera strap 13 2 x (monitor) button 13 3 Diopter adjustment control 13 4 Electronic viewfinder 24 5 s (display) button 12 6 Command dial 9 7 Speaker 61, 67, 70 8 LCD monitor 6, 12, 23 9 c (playback) button 28 10 d (menu) button..........11, 63, 87, 108 11 Multi selector 10 12 l (delete) button......... 28, 29, 61, 67, 71 13 k button 10 14 Tripod socket 15 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 16, 20 16 Memory card slot 20 17 Battery latch 16, 17 18 Battery chamber 16 5
Introduction 1 23 4 5 6 Parts of the Camera 14 15 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 16 17 18 1 Eyelet for camera strap 13 2 x (monitor) button 13 3 Diopter adjustment control 13 4 Electronic viewfinder 24 5 s (display) button 12 6 Command dial 9 7 Speaker 61, 67, 70 8 LCD monitor 6, 12, 23 9 c (playback) button 28 10 d (menu) button..........11, 63, 87, 108 11 Multi selector 10 12 l (delete) button......... 28, 29, 61, 67, 71 13 k button 10 14 Tripod socket 15 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 16, 20 16 Memory card slot 20 17 Battery latch 16, 17 18 Battery chamber 16 5
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...) 102 12 "Date not set" indicator 136 Time zone indicator 117 13 Date imprint/date counter 120 14 Image size 89 15 a) Number of the Camera Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current... camera settings). Parts of exposures remaining ..22 b) Movie length 62 16 Internal memory indicator 23 17 Image quality 88 18 Aperture 48 19 Shutter speed 48 ...
...) 102 12 "Date not set" indicator 136 Time zone indicator 117 13 Date imprint/date counter 120 14 Image size 89 15 a) Number of the Camera Introduction The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current... camera settings). Parts of exposures remaining ..22 b) Movie length 62 16 Internal memory indicator 23 17 Image quality 88 18 Aperture 48 19 Shutter speed 48 ...
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Introduction Parts of the Camera Playback 1 2 34 15/05/2008 00:00 17 9999.JPG 16 14 15 5 6 999/ 999 7 13 10 11 12 98 999/ 999 a 9999/9999 59m59s b ...
Introduction Parts of the Camera Playback 1 2 34 15/05/2008 00:00 17 9999.JPG 16 14 15 5 6 999/ 999 7 13 10 11 12 98 999/ 999 a 9999/9999 59m59s b ...
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... this mode to record sound only. D Movie (A 62): Choose this mode for automatic adjustment of digital cameras, in which the camera automatically adjusts settings. z (A 86): Display the setup menu, where you can perform such tasks as setting the camera clock and adjusting LCD monitor brightness. Introduction Basic Operations The Mode Dial Align the mode...
... this mode to record sound only. D Movie (A 62): Choose this mode for automatic adjustment of digital cameras, in which the camera automatically adjusts settings. z (A 86): Display the setup menu, where you can perform such tasks as setting the camera clock and adjusting LCD monitor brightness. Introduction Basic Operations The Mode Dial Align the mode...
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... diopter adjustment control. B Lens Cap • Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture. • At times when you are carrying the camera, attach the lens cap to the camera to protect the lens. 13 LCD monitor Electronic viewfinder x (Monitor) Button 1/125 FF24.83 20 1/125 F2.8 20 1/125 F2.8 20 C Diopter... is off or while you will not be shooting pictures such as when the power is difficult to see the LCD monitor. Switch to the camera (at two places).
... diopter adjustment control. B Lens Cap • Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture. • At times when you are carrying the camera, attach the lens cap to the camera to protect the lens. 13 LCD monitor Electronic viewfinder x (Monitor) Button 1/125 FF24.83 20 1/125 F2.8 20 1/125 F2.8 20 C Diopter... is off or while you will not be shooting pictures such as when the power is difficult to see the LCD monitor. Switch to the camera (at two places).
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B AC Adapter The AC Adapter EH-62A (available separately from Nikon) can be used . Charging the Battery CHARGE lamp Description Blinks Battery charging. On Battery fully charged. ...use only with the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5. • Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the Camera" (A 133), before using the battery. Unplug the charger immediately and stop charging the battery. Do not, under any circumstances... for inspection. 3 When the charging is faulty. Bring the battery and charger to power the COOLPIX P80 from the electrical outlet.
B AC Adapter The AC Adapter EH-62A (available separately from Nikon) can be used . Charging the Battery CHARGE lamp Description Blinks Battery charging. On Battery fully charged. ...use only with the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5. • Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the Camera" (A 133), before using the battery. Unplug the charger immediately and stop charging the battery. Do not, under any circumstances... for inspection. 3 When the charging is faulty. Bring the battery and charger to power the COOLPIX P80 from the electrical outlet.
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... the bottom of the battery chamber, and insert the battery. Be sure to push the orange battery latch down or backwards could damage the camera. Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low (A 14). 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the battery. ...
... the bottom of the battery chamber, and insert the battery. Be sure to push the orange battery latch down or backwards could damage the camera. Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low (A 14). 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the battery. ...
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... mode (A 28). The power-on lamp will turn off when the LCD monitor turns on in the direction shown 1. To turn the camera on . If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn off automatically if no operations are performed for about a minute during use; At default settings... are performed for another three minutes (A 124). 17 Turning On and Off the Camera Remove the lens cap and press the power switch to turn off the camera, press the power switch again. The camera will turn off altogether if no operations are performed for about five seconds. First ...
... mode (A 28). The power-on lamp will turn off when the LCD monitor turns on in the direction shown 1. To turn the camera on . If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn off automatically if no operations are performed for about a minute during use; At default settings... are performed for another three minutes (A 124). 17 Turning On and Off the Camera Remove the lens cap and press the power switch to turn off the camera, press the power switch again. The camera will turn off altogether if no operations are performed for about five seconds. First ...
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...selector to step 5. No Yes Time zone London, Casablanca Daylight saving D Daylight Saving Time If daylight saving time is in effect, turn on the camera. The power-on lamp will turn on. For information on . Date Set time and date? The power-on lamp (green) will light and the...saving. 2 Press k to enable daylight saving time (w). First Steps Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the power switch to turn on Daylight saving in the time zone menu and set . 4 Press k. Pressing k toggles the daylight...
...selector to step 5. No Yes Time zone London, Casablanca Daylight saving D Daylight Saving Time If daylight saving time is in effect, turn on the camera. The power-on lamp will turn on. For information on . Date Set time and date? The power-on lamp (green) will light and the...saving. 2 Press k to enable daylight saving time (w). First Steps Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the power switch to turn on Daylight saving in the time zone menu and set . 4 Press k. Pressing k toggles the daylight...