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
    • Raising and Lowering the Flash
    • Attaching the Camera Strap
    • The Monitor
  • Basic Operations
    • Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode
    • Using the Rotary Multi Selector
    • Using Menus (the Menu Button)
    • Switching the Monitor Display (the Monitor Button)
    • Using the Viewfinder
• The Basics of Shooting and Playback
  • Preparation 1 Charge the Battery
  • Preparation 2 Insert 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
  • Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
    • Changing Special Effects Mode Settings
    • Options Available in the Special Effects Menu
  • Low Noise Night Mode (Shooting Low-lit Scenes)
    • Changing Low Noise Night Mode Settings
    • Options Available in the Low Noise Night Mode Menu
  • P, S, A, M Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)
    • Changing P, S, A, M Modes
    • Options Available in the Shooting Menu
  • U1, U2 and U3 (User Setting Modes)
    • Changing U1, U2 or U3 Mode Settings
    • Available Specialized Menu for U1, U2 or U3
  • 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
    • List of the Default Settings
  • Features That Can Be Set Using the Exposure Compensation Dial
    • Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)
  • Features That Can Be Set with the Quick Menu
    • Available Quick Menu
  • Changing the Image Quality and Image Size
    • Available Image Quality
    • Available Image Size
  • Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
  • Using Face Detection
  • Using Skin Softening
• Playback Features
  • Selecting Pictures for Playback by Date (List by Date Mode)
  • 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
    • Retouching Photographs
    • Editing Movies
    • Printing Images
• Recording and Playing Back Movies
  • Recording Movies
    • Changing Movie Mode Settings
    • Options Available in the Movie Menu
  • Playing Back Movies
• General Camera Setup
  • The Setup Menu
• Reference Section
  • Taking Pictures with Manual Focus
  • Using Panorama Assist
  • P, S, A, M Modes
    • P (Programmed Auto), S (Shutter-Priority Auto) or A (Aperture-Priority Auto)
    • M (Manual) Mode
  • 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
    • Straighten: Compensating for Picture Slanting
    • NRW (RAW) Processing: Creating JPEG Images from NRW Images
    • 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
  • Quick Menu
    • Image Quality and Image Size
    • ISO Sensitivity (Setting the ISO sensitivity)
    • White Balance (Matching Image Colors with Colors as Seen with the Naked Eye)
    • Bracketing (Continuous Shooting While Changing the Shutter Speed, ISO Sensitivity and White Balance)
    • Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control) (Changing the Settings for Image Recording )
    • Movie Options (Changing the Type of Movie to Shoot)
  • Shooting Menu (P, S, A or M Mode)
    • Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control)
    • Metering
    • Continuous Shooting
    • AF Area Mode
    • Subject Tracking Mode (Focusing on a Moving Subject)
    • Autofocus Mode
    • Flash Exp. Comp.
    • Noise Reduction Filter
    • Long Exposure NR
    • Distortion Control
    • Wide-angle Converter
    • Flash Control
    • Active D-Lighting
    • Zoom Memory
  • Specialized Menu for U1, U2 or U3
    • Save User Settings
  • The Playback Menu
    • Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)
    • Slide Show
    • Delete
    • The Image Selection Screen
    • Protect
    • Rotate Image
    • Hide Image
    • Voice Memo
    • Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)
  • The Movie Menu
    • Autofocus Mode
    • Wind Noise Reduction
  • The Setup Menu
    • Welcome Screen
    • Time Zone and Date
    • Monitor Settings
    • Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures)
    • Self-timer: After Release
    • Vibration Reduction
    • Motion Detection
    • AF Assist
    • Red-eye Reduction
    • Digital Zoom
    • Zoom Speed
    • Fixed Aperture
    • Sound Settings
    • Record Orientation
    • Rotate Tall
    • Auto Off
    • Format Memory/Format Card
    • Language
    • TV Settings
    • External Mic Sensitivity
    • Built-in ND Filter
    • Customize Command Dials
    • Multi Selector Right Press
    • Delete Button Options
    • AE/AF Lock Button
    • Fn1 + Shutter Button
    • Fn1 + Command Dial
    • Fn1 Guide Display
    • Fn2 Button
    • Customize My Menu
    • Reset File Numbering
    • Blink Warning
    • Eye-Fi Upload
    • MF Distance Indicator Units
    • Reverse Indicators
    • Reset All
    • Firmware Version
  • File and Folder Names
  • Speedlights (External Flash Unit)
    • How to Attach a Speedlight
  • Optional Accessories
    • Shooting with Remote Control
  • Error Messages
• Technical Notes and Index
  • Caring for the Products
    • The Camera
    • The Battery
    • The Battery Charger
    • The Memory Cards
  • Caring for the Camera
    • Cleaning
    • Storage
  • Troubleshooting
  • Specifications
    • Supported Standards
  • Index