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... or injury to yourself or to others, read the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury. Should the camera or AC adapter break open as this equipment. Continued operation could result in their mouths. ii Repairs should be performed only...
... or injury to yourself or to others, read the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury. Should the camera or AC adapter break open as this equipment. Continued operation could result in their mouths. ii Repairs should be performed only...
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... Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the power cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to a Nikonauthorized service representative for use a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied). iii To avoid damage to observe this precaution could result in fire. • Do not handle the... as discoloration or deformation. • If liquid from the damaged battery comes in electric shock. Do not transport or store with wet hands. Use the Battery Charger MH-61 (supplied) to charge the battery. • When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it is prone...
... Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the power cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to a Nikonauthorized service representative for use a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied). iii To avoid damage to observe this precaution could result in fire. • Do not handle the... as discoloration or deformation. • If liquid from the damaged battery comes in electric shock. Do not transport or store with wet hands. Use the Battery Charger MH-61 (supplied) to charge the battery. • When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it is prone...
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...the lens cover or other objects are not pinched by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the subject. Observe caution when using the flash Using the flash close to your fingers or other moving parts with the flash window touching a person or object Failure to observe this ...that your subject's eyes could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. 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 this precaution could result in .) from the ...
...the lens cover or other objects are not pinched by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the subject. Observe caution when using the flash Using the flash close to your fingers or other moving parts with the flash window touching a person or object Failure to observe this ...that your subject's eyes could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. 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 this precaution could result in .) from the ...
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... a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to be determined by Nikon Corporation may exceed ...Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-547-4200 v COOLPIX P80 CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can be notified that any changes ...
... a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to be determined by Nikon Corporation may exceed ...Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-547-4200 v COOLPIX P80 CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can be notified that any changes ...
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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 Step 3 Focus and Shoot ...26 Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures ... Modes ...30 Setting the Flash Mode...31 Shooting with the Self-timer ...33 Choosing a Focus Mode ...34 Setting the Focus Mode ...35 Using Manual Focus...36 Exposure Compensation ...37 C Shooting Suited for the Scene 38 Shooting in the Scene Mode ...38 Setting the Scene Mode...38 ...
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 Step 3 Focus and Shoot ...26 Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures ... Modes ...30 Setting the Flash Mode...31 Shooting with the Self-timer ...33 Choosing a Focus Mode ...34 Setting the Focus Mode ...35 Using Manual Focus...36 Exposure Compensation ...37 C Shooting Suited for the Scene 38 Shooting in the Scene Mode ...38 Setting the Scene Mode...38 ...
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... otherwise specified, "monitor" is used to both the LCD monitor and electronic viewfinder. • The names of menu items displayed in the Quick Start Guide. Screen Samples In this manual or in the camera monitor, and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX P80 digital camera. Introduction Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your Nikon digital camera. This icon marks notes...
... otherwise specified, "monitor" is used to both the LCD monitor and electronic viewfinder. • The names of menu items displayed in the Quick Start Guide. Screen Samples In this manual or in the camera monitor, and the names of a Nikon COOLPIX P80 digital camera. Introduction Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your Nikon digital camera. This icon marks notes...
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...Nikon digital camera are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Nikon will not be held liable for any time and without Nikon's prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of this device as at any damages resulting from the use... system, or translated into any language in any form, by Nikon specifically 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 safety requirements...
...Nikon digital camera are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Nikon will not be held liable for any time and without Nikon's prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of this device as at any damages resulting from the use... system, or translated into any language in any form, by Nikon specifically 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 safety requirements...
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...by the government is governed by national and international copyright laws. Unless the prior permission of the government was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by public agencies and private groups, ...reproductions of securities issued by a company. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to infringe copyright laws. Do not use of such data is prohibited. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by law from discarded...
...by the government is governed by national and international copyright laws. Unless the prior permission of the government was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by public agencies and private groups, ...reproductions of securities issued by a company. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to infringe copyright laws. Do not use of such data is prohibited. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by law from discarded...
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... sound only. A Auto(A 22): Choose this mode for automatic adjustment of settings to suit the selected subject type, or use the voice recording option to first-time users of digital cameras, in which the camera automatically adjusts settings. P,S,A,M (A 48): Choose these modes for high-speed continuous shooting. d Sport Continuous Mode (A 46): Choose this mode... Align the mode icon with the mark next to shoot movies. 8 z (A 86): Display the setup menu, where you can perform such tasks as setting the camera clock and adjusting LCD monitor brightness.
... sound only. A Auto(A 22): Choose this mode for automatic adjustment of settings to suit the selected subject type, or use the voice recording option to first-time users of digital cameras, in which the camera automatically adjusts settings. P,S,A,M (A 48): Choose these modes for high-speed continuous shooting. d Sport Continuous Mode (A 46): Choose this mode... Align the mode icon with the mark next to shoot movies. 8 z (A 86): Display the setup menu, where you can perform such tasks as setting the camera clock and adjusting LCD monitor brightness.
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Press the multi 52 selector K to fast- 67, forward or rewind. 71 9 Use Description A Rotate the command dial to choose a picture. 54 Rotate the command dial to zoom in on the current picture. 55 Rotate the ...different option. Introduction With Shooting Mode P (Programmed auto) S (Shutter-priority auto) A (Aperture-priority auto) M (Manual) With Playback Mode Thumbnail playback Playback zoom Movie/Audio playback Use Description A Rotate the command dial to choose flexible program. 49 Rotate the command dial to adjust shutter speed. 50 Rotate the command dial to adjust...
Press the multi 52 selector K to fast- 67, forward or rewind. 71 9 Use Description A Rotate the command dial to choose a picture. 54 Rotate the command dial to zoom in on the current picture. 55 Rotate the ...different option. Introduction With Shooting Mode P (Programmed auto) S (Shutter-priority auto) A (Aperture-priority auto) M (Manual) With Playback Mode Thumbnail playback Playback zoom Movie/Audio playback Use Description A Rotate the command dial to choose flexible program. 49 Rotate the command dial to adjust shutter speed. 50 Rotate the command dial to adjust...
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... on the Multi Selector In the manual, the button indicating up Return to apply selection. Introduction Basic Operations The Multi Selector This section describes standard uses of the multi selector is shown as H, I, 10 J, and K.
... on the Multi Selector In the manual, the button indicating up Return to apply selection. Introduction Basic Operations The Multi Selector This section describes standard uses of the multi selector is shown as H, I, 10 J, and K.
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... mode Exit Press k or the multi selector K to proceed to exit the menu. Image quality Choose from 3 image quality settings which govern compression/file size. Use the multi selector to display the menu for the selected mode. Exit Back 11 Introduction Basic Operations The d Button Press d to navigate the menus (A 10...
... mode Exit Press k or the multi selector K to proceed to exit the menu. Image quality Choose from 3 image quality settings which govern compression/file size. Use the multi selector to display the menu for the selected mode. Exit Back 11 Introduction Basic Operations The d Button Press d to navigate the menus (A 10...
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... name, file name, exposure mode, shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, ISO sensitivity, current frame number/total number of frames, and histogram for the current picture. Use highlights as a guide when 12 setting exposure.
... name, file name, exposure mode, shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, ISO sensitivity, current frame number/total number of frames, and histogram for the current picture. Use highlights as a guide when 12 setting exposure.
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... into the viewfinder, rotate the diopter adjustment control until the display is difficult to protect the lens. 13 Take care not to the camera (at two places). Diopter adjustment control Attaching the Strap and Lens Cap Attach the lens cap to the strap, and then attach the... strap to scratch your fingertips or nails when rotating the diopter adjustment control. For example, use the electronic viewfinder in bright locations when it is clearly visible. Switch to the LCD monitor or electronic viewfinder. Introduction Basic Operations x (...
... into the viewfinder, rotate the diopter adjustment control until the display is difficult to protect the lens. 13 Take care not to the camera (at two places). Diopter adjustment control Attaching the Strap and Lens Cap Attach the lens cap to the strap, and then attach the... strap to scratch your fingertips or nails when rotating the diopter adjustment control. For example, use the electronic viewfinder in bright locations when it is clearly visible. Switch to the LCD monitor or electronic viewfinder. Introduction Basic Operations x (...
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.... First Steps First Steps Charging the Battery Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 with the supplied Battery Charger MH-61 before first use or when the battery is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking 2. The CHARGE lamp will charge in the charger. The CHARGE lamp will blink...
.... First Steps First Steps Charging the Battery Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 with the supplied Battery Charger MH-61 before first use or when the battery is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking 2. The CHARGE lamp will charge in the charger. The CHARGE lamp will blink...
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...charger immediately and stop charging the battery. 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 to a Nikonauthorized service representative for the battery on the Battery • Only the Rechargeable... Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 can be used. B Notes on page iii and the section "Caring for use another make or model of 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) to the camera. 15 Do not, under any circumstances, use another type of this precaution could result in...
...charger immediately and stop charging the battery. 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 to a Nikonauthorized service representative for the battery on the Battery • Only the Rechargeable... Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 can be used. B Notes on page iii and the section "Caring for use another make or model of 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) to the camera. 15 Do not, under any circumstances, use another type of this precaution could result in...
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...entrance of the battery to check the battery is inserted 2. Be sure to push the orange battery latch down or backwards could damage the camera. Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals are oriented correctly, as the battery is in the correct orientation. 3 Close the ...battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is fully inserted. Battery latch 16 Use the bottom of the battery chamber, and insert the battery. First Steps Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable...
...entrance of the battery to check the battery is inserted 2. Be sure to push the orange battery latch down or backwards could damage the camera. Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals are oriented correctly, as the battery is in the correct orientation. 3 Close the ...battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is fully inserted. Battery latch 16 Use the bottom of the battery chamber, and insert the battery. First Steps Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable...
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...(or electronic viewfinder) will dim to reduce the drain on the battery if no operations are performed for about a minute during use; To turn the camera on the camera. Inserting the Battery D Auto Power-Off in Shooting Mode (Standby Mode) The LCD monitor will turn off altogether if no ...operations are used. The LCD monitor will turn on lamp and monitor are performed for another three minutes (A 124). 17 The battery can...
...(or electronic viewfinder) will dim to reduce the drain on the battery if no operations are performed for about a minute during use; To turn the camera on the camera. Inserting the Battery D Auto Power-Off in Shooting Mode (Standby Mode) The LCD monitor will turn off altogether if no ...operations are used. The LCD monitor will turn on lamp and monitor are performed for another three minutes (A 124). 17 The battery can...
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... 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. Remove the lens cap. 2 Use the multi selector to step 5. If No is in step 4, press the multi... Saving Time If daylight saving time is selected, the date and time will not be set the date. 1 Before pressing k in effect, turn on the camera. Pressing k toggles the daylight saving time option on and off when the LCD monitor turns on . The power-on lamp (green) will light and the...
... 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. Remove the lens cap. 2 Use the multi selector to step 5. If No is in step 4, press the multi... Saving Time If daylight saving time is selected, the date and time will not be set the date. 1 Before pressing k in effect, turn on the camera. Pressing k toggles the daylight saving time option on and off when the LCD monitor turns on . The power-on lamp (green) will light and the...
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... affix labels or stickers to the memory card. • Do not leave in the "lock" position. B Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not perform the following during data transfer to the "write" position. Eject the memory card - To ...start formatting, choose Format and press k. • Do not turn the camera off and confirm that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other devices into the COOLPIX P80...
... affix labels or stickers to the memory card. • Do not leave in the "lock" position. B Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. • Do not perform the following during data transfer to the "write" position. Eject the memory card - To ...start formatting, choose Format and press k. • Do not turn the camera off and confirm that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other devices into the COOLPIX P80...
