Document Outline

• Introduction
  • Read This First
    • About This Manual
    • Information and Precautions
  • For Your Safety
    • WARNINGS
  • Notices
  • <Important> Notes on GPS
• Parts of the Camera and Main Functions
  • The Camera Body
    • Principle Functions of the Controls
    • Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap
    • Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor
    • Using the Viewfinder
    • Switching the Monitor Screen (DISP Button)
  • Basic Menu Operations
  • Monitor Screen
• The Basics of Shooting and Playback
  • Preparation 1 Insert the Battery
  • Preparation 2 Charge the Battery
  • Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card
    • Internal Memory and Memory Cards
    • Approved Memory Cards
  • Step 1 Turn the Camera On
    • Turning the Camera On and Off
    • Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time
  • Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode
    • Available Shooting Modes
  • Step 3 Frame a Picture
    • Using the Zoom
  • Step 4 Focus and Shoot
  • Step 5 Play Back Images
  • Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images
• Shooting Features
  • Auto Mode
  • Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)
    • Viewing a Description (Help Information) of Each Scene
    • Characteristics of Each Scene
    • Using Skin Softening
  • Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
  • P, S, A, M Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)
  • U (User Setting Modes)
    • Saving Settings in U Mode
  • Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
    • Available Functions
    • Using the Flash (Flash Modes)
    • Using the Self-timer
    • Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically (Smile Timer)
    • Using Focus Mode
    • Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
    • List of the Default Settings
  • Features That Can Be Set Using the MENU Button (Shooting Mode)
    • Options Available in the Shooting Menu
  • Functions That Can Be Set Using the Fn (Function) Button
  • Changing the Image Quality and Image Size
    • Image Quality
    • Image Size
  • Features Not Available in Combination
    • The Control Range of the Shutter Speed (P, S, A, M Modes)
  • Focusing on Subject
    • Using the Target Finding AF
    • Using Face Detection
    • Focus Lock
    • Autofocus
• Playback Features
  • Playback Zoom
  • Viewing Several Images (Thumbnail Playback and Calendar Display)
  • Features That Can Be Set Using the MENU Button (Playback Mode)
    • Available Playback Menus
    • Using the Screen for Selecting Images
  • Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer
  • Using ViewNX 2
    • Installing ViewNX 2
    • Transferring Images to the Computer
    • Viewing Images
• Recording and Playing Back Movies
  • Recording Movies
  • Features That Can Be Set Using the MENU Button (Movie Menu)
    • Available Movie Menus
  • Playing Back Movies
• Using GPS
  • Starting GPS Data Recording
  • Features That Can Be Set Using the MENU Button (GPS Options Menu)
    • Options Available in the GPS Options Menu
• General Camera Setup
  • The Setup Menu
• Reference Section
  • Taking Pictures With Manual Focus
  • Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back)
    • Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama
    • Viewing Easy Panorama (Scroll)
  • Using Panorama Assist
  • Playing Images in a Sequence
  • Editing Still Images
    • Editing Features
    • Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
    • D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
    • Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones
    • Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects
    • Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image
    • Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy
  • Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)
  • Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)
    • Connecting the Camera to a Printer
    • Printing Individual Images
    • Printing Multiple Images
  • Editing Movies
    • Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie
    • Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture
  • Shooting Menu (P, S, A or M Mode)
    • Image Quality and Image Size
    • Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control)
    • Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control)
    • White Balance (Adjusting Hue)
    • Metering
    • Continuous Shooting
    • ISO Sensitivity
    • Exposure Bracketing
    • AF Area Mode
    • Autofocus Mode
    • Flash Exp. Comp.
    • Noise Reduction Filter
    • Active D-Lighting
    • Save User Settings/Reset User Settings
    • Zoom Memory
    • Startup Zoom Position
  • Movie Menu
    • Movie Options
    • Autofocus Mode
  • The Playback Menu
    • Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)
    • Slide Show
    • Protect
    • Rotate Image
    • Voice Memo
    • Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)
    • Sequence Display Options
    • Choose Key Picture
  • GPS Options Menu
    • GPS Options
    • Points of Interest (POI) (Recording and Displaying Location Name Information)
    • Create Log (Record the Log of Moving Information)
    • View Log
    • Synchronize
  • The Setup Menu
    • Welcome Screen
    • Time Zone and Date
    • Monitor Settings
    • Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures)
    • Vibration Reduction
    • Motion Detection
    • AF Assist
    • Digital Zoom
    • Assign Side Zoom Control
    • Sound Settings
    • Auto Off
    • Format Memory/Format Card
    • Language
    • TV Settings
    • Charge by Computer
    • Toggle Av/Tv Selection
    • Reset File Numbering
    • Blink Warning
    • Eye-Fi Upload
    • Reverse Indicators
    • Reset All
    • Firmware Version
  • Error Messages
  • File and Folder Names
  • Optional Accessories
• Technical Notes and Index
  • Caring for the Products
    • The Camera
    • The Battery
    • Charging AC Adapter
    • The Memory Cards
  • Caring for the Camera
    • Cleaning
    • Storage
  • Troubleshooting
  • USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA
  • Specifications
    • Supported Standards
  • Index