Document Outline

• Introduction
  • Read This First
    • Confirming the Package Contents
    • About This Manual
    • Information and Precautions
  • For Your Safety
    • WARNINGS
  • Notices
• Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations
  • Parts of the Camera
    • The Camera Body
    • Controls Used in Shooting Mode
    • Controls Used in Playback Mode
    • Changing the Angle of the Monitor
    • Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap
    • The Monitor
  • Basic Operations
    • Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode
    • Using the Rotary Multi Selector
    • Using Menus (the MENU Button)
    • Switching the Information on the Monitor (DISP button)
    • Switching the Monitor Display (Monitor button)
    • Using the Viewfinder
• 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
    • Changing How Images Are Displayed
  • Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images
• Shooting Features
  • Auto Mode
    • Changing Auto Mode Settings
  • Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)
    • Changing Scene Mode Settings
    • Characteristics of Each Scene
    • Using Skin Softening
  • Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
    • Characteristics of Each Special Effect
    • Changing Special Effects Mode Settings
  • P, S, A, M Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)
    • Changing P, S, A, M Modes
    • Options Available in the Shooting Menu
  • 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
    • Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces)
    • Using Focus Mode
    • Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
    • List of the Default Settings
  • Changing the Image Quality and Image Size
    • Available Image Quality
    • Available Image Size
  • Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
    • 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
• Playback Features
  • Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)
  • 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
    • Changing Movie Recording Settings (Movie Menu)
  • Playing Back Movies
• Using GPS
  • Starting GPS Data Recording
  • Changing the GPS Settings (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
  • Using 3D Photography
  • P, S, A, M Modes
    • P (Programmed auto), S (Shutter-priority auto) or A (Aperture-priority auto)
    • M (Manual) Mode
  • Playing and Deleting Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode (Sequence)
    • Playing Images in a Sequence
    • Deleting 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
    • Black Border: Adding a Black Border to Pictures
    • 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
  • The Playback Menu
    • Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)
    • Slide Show
    • Protect
    • The Image Selection Screen
    • Rotate Image
    • Voice Memo
    • Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)
    • Sequence Display Options
    • Choose Key Picture
  • The Movie Menu
    • Movie Options
    • Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)
    • Autofocus Mode
  • GPS Setting Menu
    • GPS Settings
    • Create Log (Record the log of moving information)
    • View Log
  • 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
    • Fn Button
    • Charge by Computer
    • Toggle Av/Tv Selection
    • Reset File Numbering
    • Blink Warning
    • Filmstrip
    • Eye-Fi Upload
    • Reverse Indicators
    • Reset All
    • Firmware Version
  • File and Folder Names
  • Optional Accessories
  • Error Messages
• 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
  • Specifications
    • Supported Standards
  • Index