Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product COOLPIXP7700BLK Nikon
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En Ref er ence Manual DIGIT AL CAMERA.
COOLPIX P7700 Recommended Features A , B , C , D Mode ............................. .............................. ........................... A 48 Choose these modes f or greater cont rol over shutter speed and aperture value.
i Introduction Parts of the Camera and Main Functions The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Mo vies General Camera Setup Reference Section .
ii Introduction Introduction Read This F irst Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX P7700 digital camera. Before using the camera, please re ad the information in “For Y our Safety” ( A vi to viii) and familiarize yourself with the i nformation pro vided in this manual.
iii Read This First Introduction About This Manual If you want to star t using the camera righ t away, see “The B asics of S hooti ng an d Playbac k” ( A 16). See “Parts of the Camera and Main Functi ons” ( A 1) for more information on the names and principle functions of the camera parts.
iv Read This First Introduction Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learni ng” commit ment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is avai lable online at the followi ng sites: • For users in the U.
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vi Introduction Fo r Y ou r S a fe t y To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety befor e usin g this equipment. Keep thes e safety in structions where a ll those who use the pro duct will read th em.
vii Introduction For Your Safety Observe caution when handling the battery The batter y may leak , overh eat, or explode if improperly handled . Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product: • Befor e replacing the battery, turn the product off.
viii Introduction For Your Safety • Do not handle the plug or Batter y Charger with wet hands . F ailure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. • Do not use with travel converters or adapters de signed to conver t from one voltage to another or with DC- to-AC inverters.
ix Introduction Notices Notice s for Customers in the U.S.A. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHO CK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.
x Introduction Notices Notice for Customers i n the State o f Califo rnia WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause bir th defects or other repr oductive harm. W ash hands after handling .
xi Introduction T able of Contents Introduction ......... ............... .............. ............ ............... .............. ............ ............... ......... ... .............. ...... ii Read This First.......... ........................
xii Table of Contents Introduction A , B , C , D Modes (Setting the Exposure f or Shooting) .......................................... ............ 48 E , F and N (User Settings Modes) ............................................... ..................
xiii Table of Contents Introduction Recording and Playing Bac k Movies...................... ............ ............... .............. ............ ............. 101 Recording Movies ............................. ....................................
xiv Table of Contents Introduction Quick Menu ........................... ................................. ........................................ ................. .............. E 28 a Image Quality and Image Size.................... .............
xv Table of Contents Introduction The Setup Menu ................................................... ........................................ ...................... ..... .... E 68 Wel come Screen ........................... .................. .......
xvi Table of Contents Introduction T echnical Notes and Index .............. ............ .............. ............... .............. ............ ............... ...... ... F 1 T roubleshooting ............................................. ........
1 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Parts of the Camera and Main Functions The Came ra B o dy 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 3 21 1 Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1 ..................... 8 7 2 Accessory shoe ............................
2 The Came ra Body Parts of the Camera and Main Functions * The “rotary multi selector“ is also referred to as the “multi selector“ in this manual. 3 2 48 9 5 7 6 11 12 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 1 1 External microphone connector ...... 104 2 Eyelet f or camera strap .
3 The Camera Body Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Principle Functions of the Controls For Shooting Control Main Functi on A Mode dial Change the shooting mode. 26 Zoom control Rotate tow ard g ( i ) (telephoto zoom position) to zoom in, and ro tate toward f ( h ) (wide- angle position) to zoom out.
4 The Came ra Body Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Quick menu dial, Quick menu button Display or exit the quick menu. 67, 105 d (menu) button Display and hide the menu. 10 Shutter-release bu tton When pressed halfway (i.e., if you stop pressing when you feel resistance sl ightly): Set focus and exposure.
5 The Camera Body Parts of the Camera and Main Functions For Playback s (display) button Switch the information displayed on the monitor screen. 9 Playback button Play back images.
6 The Came ra Body Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Apply selection button • Display individual images of a sequence in full-frame. • Scroll an image recorded with Eas y panorama. • Play back movies. • Switch from image thumbnail or zoomed image display to full -f rame playback mode.
7 The Camera Body Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Attaching the Came ra Strap Attaching and Detaching the Lens Cap B Lens Cap • Remove the le ns cap before you shoot a picture.
8 The Came ra Body Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Opening and Adjusting th e Angle of the Monitor The orientation and tilt of the monitor on the camera can be changed. This is useful when shooting with the camer a in a high or a low positio n, or when taking self-portraits.
9 The Camera Body Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Switching the Monitor Screen ( s Button) To switch th e informat ion displaye d on the monitor screen during shooting and playbac k, press th e s (display) button. *S e e A 15 fo r more info rm ati on o n ton e le vel infor ma tio n.
10 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Basic Menu Opera tions Once the menu is displayed, various settings can be changed. 1 Press the d button. • The menu that ma tches the st atus of the c amera, such as shooting or pla yback mode, is displayed.
11 Basic Menu Operations Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Switching Among Menu Tabs To display a different menu, such as the setup menu ( A 110), use the multi selector to switch to another tab. Tab Types For Shooting For Playback A tab: Displays th e settings ava ilable for the current shooting mode ( A 27).
12 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Monitor Screen The information that is displayed on the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s se ttings and state of use. Press the s (display) button to hide or show the information on the monitor ( A 9).
13 Monitor Screen Parts of the Camera and Main Functions 1 Shooting mode........................... ........... 26, 27 2 Fo cus mode........................ .................. ............63 3 Fo cus indicator ................. ...................... .
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15 Monitor Screen Parts of the Camera and Main Functions 1 You can ch eck fo r loss of contras t detail in highlights and shadows fr om the histogram that is displayed, or the flashing display for each tone le vel. These provide guideli nes when adjusting the picture bright ness with functions such as expos ure compensation.
16 The Basics of Shooting and Playback The Basics of Shooting and Playback Prepar ation 1 Charge the Ba tter y 1 Prepare the included Battery Charger MH-24. If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, attach th e plug adapter to the plug on t he Batter y Charger.
17 Preparation 1 Charge the Battery The Basics of Shooting and Playback Understanding CHARGE Lamp B Notes on Battery Charger • Be sure to read and follow the warni ngs of “For Your Safety” ( A vi) thoroughly before using the Battery Charger.
18 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Pr eparation 2 Insert the Battery 1 Open the batter y-chamber/memor y card slot cover . 2 Inser t the battery. • Use the batter y to push the orange battery latch in the direction shown ( 1 ), and fully inser t the batter y ( 2 ).
19 Preparation 2 Insert the Battery The Basics of Shooting and Playback Removing the Battery Before opening the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover , tur n the camera off ( A 23) and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off.
20 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Pr eparation 3 Insert a Memor y Card 1 Confirm that the pow er-on lamp and the monitor are turned off and open the battery- chamber/memor y card slot cover . • Be sure t o turn off the c amera befor e opening the cover .
21 Preparation 3 Insert a Memory C ard The Basics of Shooting and Playback Removing Memory Cards Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are o ff.
22 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 1 T urn the Camer a On 1 Open the monitor and remove the lens cap. • See “Opening and Adjusting th e Angle of the Monito r“ ( A 8) for more information. • See “Attaching the Camera Strap“ ( A 7) for more information.
23 Step 1 Turn the Camera On The Basics of Shooting and Playback Turning the Camera O n and Off • When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) li ghts and the monitor is turned on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor is turned on).
24 Step 1 Turn the Camera On The Basics of Shooting and Playback Setting the Display Language, Date , and T ime Dialogs for language selection and camera clock setting are displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the desired language and press the k button.
25 Step 1 Turn the Camera On The Basics of Shooting and Playback 5 Press H , I , J or K to set date and time, and press the k button. • Choose an item : Pres s K or J (selec ted in the following order: D (day) ➝ M (month) ➝ Y (year) ➝ hour ➝ minute ).
26 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 2 Selec t a Shooting Mo de Rotate the mode dial to select the shoot ing mode. • The following describes how to take pictures in A (auto) mode as an example. Rotate the mode dial to A . • The camera switches to A (auto) mode and the shoo ting mode icon changes to A .
27 Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode The Basics of Shooting and Playback Available Shooting Modes C Changing the Settings When Shooting • Features That C an Be Set Using th e Multi Selector ➝ A 55 •.
28 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 3 F rame a P icture 1 Ready the camera. • Keep your fingers, hair , strap a nd other obje cts away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator and microphone. • T o shoot in the “tall” orientatio n, hold the camera so that the flash is abo ve the lens.
29 Step 3 Frame a Picture The Basics of Shooting and Playback Using the Z oom Rotate the zoom control to activate the optical zoom. • To zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame, rotate toward g (telephoto zoom position). • To zoom out so that the area visible increases in the frame, rotate toward f (wide-angle position).
30 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 4 F ocus and Shoot 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway to adjust the focus. • “Pressing halfway“ is the action of pressing the shutter-rel ease button sl ightly until you feel resistance and then holding in that position.
31 Step 4 Focus and Shoot The Basics of Shooting and Playback Focus and Exposure When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera sets the focus and exposure (combination of shutter speed and aperture value). The focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-releas e button is pressed halfway.
32 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 5 Play Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button. • When you switch from shooting mode to playback mode, the la st image saved will be displayed in full-frame playback mode. 2 Use the multi selector to view previous or next images.
33 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Step 6 Delete Un wan ted Images 1 Press the l button to delete the image currently display ed on the monitor. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to select Yes and press the k button. • Deleted im ages ca nnot be recovered.
34 Shooting Features Shooting Features A (A uto) M ode Shoot easily with basic camera operations without going into detailed settings. The camera selects the focus area for autofocu s in accordance with the composition or subject. • The camera automatically selects the areas containing the subject closest to the camera out of 9 focus areas.
35 Shooting Features Scene Mode (Shooting Suit ed to Scenes) Press the d button and display the sc ene menu to select one of the following scenes. Pictures are captured using settings that a re optimized for the selected scene.
36 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features Characteristics of Each Scene • Use of a tripod is recommended in scene modes with O indicated due to slow shutter speed. • Set Vibration reduction i n the setup menu ( A 110) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera.
37 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features c Landscape • When the shutter-re lease button is pres sed halfway, the camera adj usts the focus to infinity. The focus area or focus indica tor ( A 12) always lights in green. d Sports • The camera focuses at the c enter area of the fr ame.
38 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features i Dusk/dawn • When the shutter-re lease button is pres sed halfway, the camera adj usts the focus to infinity.
39 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features u Food • The focus mode ( A 62) setting is changed to p (macro close-up) and th e zoom is aut omatically se t at a positi on where the camer a can shoot from the cl osest possible range. • You can adjust the hue by pressing t he multi selector H or I .
40 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features B Notes on HDR • Use of a tripod is recommend ed. Set Vibration reduction in the setup menu ( A 110) to Off when using a tripod to stabil ize the camera.
41 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features B Note on Printing Panorama Pictur es When printing panor ama pictures, a full view may n ot be printed depen ding on the printer settings. Additionally, printing may not be available dep ending on the printer.
42 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features B Pet Portrait Auto Release • To change Pet portrait auto release settings, press the mult i selector J ( n ). - Y : When the camera detects a pet’ s face, it focuses and then r eleases the shutter automatically .
43 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features B Notes on 3D Photography • Moving subjects are not suited to 3D photography. • Pictures have a less p ronounced 3D feel as the distance betwee n the camera and backgrou nd is increased.
44 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) Shooting Features C Viewing 3D Photography • 3D images can not be played b ack in 3D on the camera monitor s creen. Only the left eye image is displayed during playback. • To view 3D images in 3D, a 3D-compatible TV or monitor is required.
45 Shooting Features Special Effects Mode ( Applying E ffects When Shoot ing) The effect can be applied to pictures duri ng shooting. One of the 10 special effects is selected to shoot. To select an effect, press the d button to display the special eff ects menu.
46 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Shooting Features Option Description Creative monochrome (default setting) Create monochrome photographs by adjusting the grainy feel and contrast. Monochrome photographs with the dark and light tones reversed can also be created (solarizat ion).
47 Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Shooting Features * Use of a tripod is recommended during Zoom exposure or Defocus during exposure . Vibration reduction will not function even if Vibration reduction in the setu p menu is set to On .
48 Shooting Features A , B , C , D Modes (Setti ng the Exposure for Shooting) Pictures can be shot with greater control by setting the quick menu ( A 67) or shooting menu ( A 70) items in addition to setting the shutter speed or aperture value manually according to shoo ting conditions and requirements.
49 A , B , C , D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Shooting Features Adjusting the Shutter S peed In B mode, the range is from a maximum of 1/4000 to 15 seconds. In D mode, the range is from a maximum of 1/4000 to 60 seconds. See “The Control Range of th e Shutter Speed“ ( A 82) for more information.
50 A , B , C , D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Shooting Features A (Programmed auto) Use for automatic cont rol of the exposure by the camera. • Different combinations of shutter speed and aperture value can be selected without chang ing the exposure by rotating the main command dial (“flexible program ”).
51 A , B , C , D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) Shooting Features B Notes on Shooting • When zooming i s performed af ter the exposu re is set, exp osure combina tions or aperture value may be changed. • When the subjec t is too dark or too bri ght, it may not be possible to ob tain the appropriate exposure.
52 Shooting Features E , F and N (U ser Settings Modes) Up to three setting combinatio ns that are frequently used for shooting (Us er settings) can be saved in E , F and N . Shooting is possible i n A (Programmed auto), B (Shutter-priority auto), C (Aperture-priority auto) or D (Manual).
53 E , F and N (User Settings Modes) Shooting Features 4 Choose Yes and press the k button. • The current settings are sa ved. • Rotate the zoom contr ol toward g ( i ) to display the settings. Rotate toward g ( i ) again to return to the Save user settings scr een.
54 E , F and N (User Settings Modes) Shooting Features Changing E , F or N Mode Settings • Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector ➝ A 55 • Exposu re Comp ensat ion ➝ A 66 • Featur.
55 Shooting Features F eatures T hat Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Press the multi selector H ( m ), J ( n ), I ( D ), or K ( G ) while shooting to operate the following functions. Available Functions Available functions differ according to the shooting mode as follows.
56 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Using the F lash (Flash Modes) Y ou can shoot pictures with a flash by r ais ing the built-in flash. Y ou can set a flash mode that suits the shooting conditions. 1 Lower th e K (flash pop-up) control to raise the flash.
57 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Available Flash Modes U Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is dim. V Auto wit h red-eye re duction Best choice fo r portraits. Reduces red-eye eff ect caused by flash in portraits ( A 58).
58 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features B High Temperature Caution If you are taking pictures repeatedly with the flash within a short period of time, the flash unit and its surrounding area can become hot. Befo re lowering th e flash, be sure to allow the fl ash unit and its surrounding area to cool down.
59 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Using the Self-timer The self-timer is suitable f or taking grou p shots including yourself and reducing the vibration when the shutter-release butt on is pressed. When using the self-timer, use of a t ripod is recommended.
60 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Shooting Smiling Faces Auto matically (Smile Timer) When this mode is selected, the camera detects smiling faces and au tomatically releases the shutter even if you do not press the shutter-release button.
61 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features B Notes on Smile Timer • The digital zoom is not available. • Under some shooting condi tions, faces an d sm iling faces may not be detected properly. • See “Using Face Detection” ( A 85) for more infor mation.
62 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Using Focus Mode Choose a focus mode accor ding to the desire d scene. 1 Press I ( p focus mode) on the multi selector . 2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired focus mode and press the k button.
63 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Available Focus Modes B Note on Shooting with the Flash The flash may be unable to light the entire subjec t at distances of les s than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.). C Focus Mode Setting • The setting varies with the shooting mode.
64 Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features List of the Default Settings The default settings in each shooting mode are described below. • Similar information about scene mode can be found on the next page. 1 When the flash is lo wered, the flash mode is fixed at W (off).
65 Features That Can Be Se t Using the Multi Selector Shooting Features Default settings in scene mode are described below. 1 When the flash is lowered, the flash mode i s fixed at W (off). 2 The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected.
66 Shooting Features F eatures T hat Can Be Set U sing the Exposure C ompensation Dial Adjusting Brightness (E xposure Compen sation) When the exposure compensation is set f or shooting, the brightness of the ov erall image can be adjusted to make it br ighter or darker.
67 Shooting Features Feature s Th at Ca n B e S et Usi ng th e Q ui ck M en u D ia l (Shooting Mode) When the quick menu dial is rotated while shooting, the quick men u is displayed for the function that is selected with the mark. When the quick menu is displayed, the quick menu dial mark turns on.
68 Features That Can Be Set Using th e Quick Menu Dial (Shooting Mode) Shooting Features Ava i l a b l e Q u i c k M e n u Option Description A a Image quality/ Image size Set the image quality (compression ratio) and image s ize to be recorded ( A 75).
69 Features That Can Be Set Using th e Quick Menu Dial (Shooting Mode) Shooting Features Using the Quick Menu 1 Rotate the quick menu dial to select a qu ick menu. • Quick menu can also be displayed by pressing the quick menu button. 2 Use the multi selector to select a menu item.
70 Shooting Features F eatures That C an Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode) The shooting menu can be set by pressing the d button i n shooting mode.
71 Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode) Shooting Features Options Available in the Shooting Menu Option Description A Custo m Pic t ure Control (COOLP IX Cu sto m Pic tur.
72 Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode) Shooting Features Built-in ND filter Select On or Off (default setting) for the buil t-in ND filter. Set this feat ure to On in conditions such as too bright overexposure resu lts from the subject , so that the amount of light that enters the camera is reduced.
73 Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode) Shooting Features Available Specialized Me nu for E , F or N In E , F or N mode, the following settings for the specialized menu can be changed, as well as the shooting menu.
74 Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Shooting Mode) Shooting Features Self-time r Set the self-timer when the mode dial is set. 59 AF assist Enable or disable the AF assist mode for when the mode dial is set. This setting is not applied to the setup m enu settings.
75 Shooting Features Changing the Image Quality and Image Size The image quality (compression ratio) and image size can be selected for recording. • When the mode dial is rotated to e (movie) mode or h (movie cus tom setting) mode, Movie options can be set ( A 106).
76 Changing t he Image Qualit y and Image Size Shooting Features C COOLPIX P7700 NRW (RAW) Images • The extension of the pictur e taken is “.NRW.” • NRW (RAW) images cannot be pri nted. Creating JPE G images with NRW (RAW) processing enables the images to be printe d using PictBridge compatib le printers or in digital photo labs .
77 Changing the Image Quality and Image Size Shooting Features Available Image Si ze Y ou can set the JPEG image size (amount of pixels) for pictures recor ded with an image quality of Fi n e or Nor mal .
78 Changing t he Image Qualit y and Image Size Shooting Features Number of Exposures Remaining The following table lists the ap proximate number of pictu res that can be s tored on a 4 GB me mory card, at each combina tion of Image siz e ( A 77) and Image quality ( A 75) settings.
79 Shooting Features F eatures Not A vailable in C ombination Some features cannot be used in co mbination with other menu settings . Restricted func tion Setting Description Flash mode Focus mode ( A 62) When B (infinity) is sel ected for shooting, the flas h is not available.
80 Features Not Available in Com bination Shooting Features ISO sensitivity Shooting mode of movie c ustom setting ( A 108) • If ISO sensitivity is set to Auto when Shooting mode is Manual , ISO sensit ivity is fixed at ISO 80. • When Shooting mode is Special effects , ISO sensitivity is switched to Auto .
81 Features Not Availa ble in Combination Shooting Features Autofo cus mode Smile timer ( A 60) Autofocus mode option cannot be changed when shooting with the smile timer. Focus mode ( A 62) When the focus mode is set to B (Infinity), the focus mode operates using the Single AF setting.
82 Features Not Available in Com bination Shooting Features B Notes on Digital Zoom • The digital zoom cannot be us ed with certain s hooting modes. • When the dig ital zoom is i n effect, selectab le options for AF area mode or metering mode ar e restricted ( E 75).
83 Features Not Availa ble in Combination Shooting Features 1 The ISO sensitivity setting is restricted depending on the continuous shooting setting ( A 79). 2 In D mode, the ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO 80. 3 The maximum shut ter speed va lue varies de pending on the ape rture val ue.
84 Shooting Features F ocusing on Subject The focus area or focus range for adju sting focus varies depending on t he shooting mode and focus mode ( A 62). • In A , B , C , D , E , F , N or special effects mode, an area for adjusting focus can be set by selecting AF area mode ( A 71) in the shooting menu.
85 Focusing on Subject Shooting Features Using Face Detection In the following settings, the camera uses fa ce detection to automatically focus on human faces. If the camera detects more than on e face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera will focus on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.
86 Focusing on Subject Shooting Features Focus Lock Use focus lock to focus on off-center subjec ts when center is selected for AF area mode. • Be sure that th e distance between the camera an d the subject does not change. • When the shutter-release button is pre ssed halfway, the ex posure is locked.
87 Shooting Features Speedlights (External Fl ash Unit) With this camera, various fe atures are available in comb ination with the S peedligh t (external flash) supported by the Nikon Creative Lighting Syste m (CLS) ( A 88). Use the Speedlight when the built-in flash cannot provi de sufficient lighting.
88 Speedlights (External Flash Unit) Shooting Features B Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nik on Speedlig hts. Negative voltages or voltages over 250 V a pplied to the accessory shoe could not only pr event normal operation, but dama ge the sync circuitry of the camera or flash.
89 Speedlights (External Flash Unit) Shooting Features • SU-800, SB-400 o r SB-R200 1 Not available when metering mode is set to Spot . 2 The remote flash unit ca n control Group A only. 3 This setting can be made using the flash mode ( A 56) of this camera.
90 Speedlights (External Flash Unit) Shooting Features C Notes on Speedlights • This camera doe s not support Auto FP High-Spee d Sync, FV lock , red-eye redu ction or AF-assi st for multi-area AF when using Sp eedlights.
91 Playback Features Playback Features Playback Zoom Select an image to be enlarged in playback mode and rotate the zoom control toward g ( i ). Operatio ns During P layback Zoo m C Enlarging Images R.
92 Playback Features V iewing Sever al Images ( Thumbnail Playback and Calendar Displa y) Rotate the zoom control toward f ( h ) in playback mode. This function will display seve ral images at the same t ime, making it easy to find the desired image.
93 Playback Features F eatures That C an Be Set Using the d (Menu) button (Playback Mode) When viewing images in full-frame playba ck mode or thumbnail playback mode, press the d button to set the playback menu ( A 10).
94 Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) button (Playback Mode) Playback Features 1 This function is used to edit the cu rrently selected ima ge and save it as a separate file fro m the original file. Note, howeve r, that th e follow ing pictures cannot be edited.
95 Features That Can Be Set Using the d (Menu ) button (Playback Mode) Playback Features Using the Screen for Selecting Images The image selection screen is displa yed in the followi ng menus. Only one image can be selected for some menu items, while f or other menu items, multiple images can be selected.
96 Playback Features C onnecting the Camer a to a T V , Co mputer , or Prin ter You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movie s by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. • Before connecting the camera to an exte rnal device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off.
97 Playback Features Using V ie wNX 2 ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software pack age which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images. Install ViewNX 2 using the included ViewNX 2 CD-ROM.
98 Using View NX 2 Playback Features 2 Select a language in the language select ion dialog to ope n the installatio n window. • If the desired language is not available, click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose the desired language (the Region Se lectio n button is not available in the European release).
99 Using ViewNX 2 Playback Features Transferring Images to the Computer 1 Choose how ima ges will be copied to t he computer. Choose one of the following metho ds: • Direct USB connec tion : Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the cam era.
100 Using View NX 2 Playback Features 2 Transfer images to the computer. • Confirm that the name of the connected came ra or removable disk is displayed as the “Source” on the “Options” title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 ( 1 ). • Click Start Transfer ( 2 ).
101 Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies Recor ding Movies Movies can be recorded using the following 2 modes. 1 Rotate the mode dial to e (or h ). • The movie options icon indicat es the type of movie rec orded. The default setting is d HD 1080p P (1920×1080) ( E 28).
102 Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies Focus and Exposure During Movie Recording • The focus can be adjusted during movi e recording in the following manner in accordance with the Autofocus mode ( A 108) setting of the movie menu. - A Single AF (default setting): The focus is locked when movie recording starts.
103 Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies B Notes on Using Zoom During Movie Recording • The zoom indicator is not displayed during movie recording. • The camera can zoom up to 2× with di gital zoom during m ovie recording. • When the digital zoom is used, th e image quality will deteriorate.
104 Recording Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies C Recording HS (High Speed ) Movies When Movie options ( A 106) in quick menu is set to h HS 12 0 fps (640×480) , i HS 60 fps (1280×720) or j HS 15 fps (1920×1080 ) in e (movie ) mode, mov ies than can be played back in slow motion or fa st motion can be recorded.
105 Recording and Playing Back Movies F eatur es Tha t Can Be Set U sing the Quick Menu Dial (Movie Mode , Movie C ustom Setting Mode) When the quick menu dial is rotated while recording movies, the quick menu is displayed for the function that is selected wit h the mark.
106 Features Tha t Can Be Set Using the Qu ick Menu Dial (Movie Mode, Movie Custom Setting Mode) Recording and Playing Back Movies Ava i l a b l e Q u i c k M e n u Option Description A a Movie option s Select the type of movie to be recorded.
107 Recording and Playing Back Movies F eatur es Tha t Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Movie Mode , Movie C ustom Setting Mode) In movie mode or movie custom setting mode, press the d button to set movie menu or movie custom setting menu. Available functions differ according to t he movie mode.
108 Features Tha t Can Be Set Using the d (Menu) Button (Movie Mode , Movie Custom Setting Mode) Recording and Playing Back Movies A vailable Mo vie Menus Option Description A Shooting mode Select the standard shooting mode from Aperture-priority auto (default setting), Manual or Special effects .
109 Recording and Playing Back Movies Playing Back Movies 1 Press the c (playback) button to select playback mode. • Press the multi se lector to se lect a movie. • Movies can be recog nized by the movie optio ns icon ( A 101). 2 Press the k button to play back a movie.
110 General Camera Setup General Camera Setup The Setup Menu From the menu screen, select the z tab to display the setup menu, and then you can change the following settings. Press the d button M z (setup) tab ( A 11) Option Description A Welcome screen Set whether or not the welcom e screen is displayed when power is turned on.
111 The Setup Menu General Camera Setup Vibration reduction Reduce blurring cau sed by camera shake when shooting. The defaul t setting is On . • When using a tripod to stabilize the camera, set t his feature to Off to prevent th is feature f rom malfunctioning.
112 The Setup Menu General Camera Setup Format memory/ Format card Format the internal memory (only when a me mory card is not inserted) or the me mory card (when a memory card is inserted). • All data stored in the internal memo ry or on the memory card is deleted d uring formatting an d cannot be restored.
113 The Setup Menu General Camera Setup AE/AF lock butt on Select the function to be perfo rmed when the g (AE- L/AF-L) button is pressed during shooti ng. When set to AE/AF lock button (default setting), both focus and exposure are locked if the g (AE-L/AF-L) button is pressed while shootin g.
114 The Setup Menu General Camera Setup GPS option s Set this option when the GPS Unit (available separa tely) is connected. Record GPS data : When set to On (default setting), signals are received fro m the GPS satellites and positioning sta rts. The posi tion information (lati tude and longitude) can be record ed on the pict ures to be shot.
E 1 Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints for using the camera. Shooting Taking Pictures W ith Manual Fo cus ......... ............ ................ ............ ............. ....... E 2 Using Easy Pan orama (Shooting a nd Playing back ) .
E 2 Reference Section Shooting T aking Pic tures W ith Manual F ocus Available when the shooting mode is A , B , C , D , E , F , N , special effects mode, Sports scene mode, movie mode or movie custom set ting mode. 1 Press the multi selector I ( p focus mode).
E 3 Reference Section Using Easy P anora ma (Shooting and Playing back) Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama 1 Select V Easy panorama and press the k button. 2 Select the shooting range from W Normal (180°) or X Wide (360°) , and press the k button. • The image sizes (W × H) when the camera is held in landscap e orient ation are as foll ows.
E 4 Using Easy Panoram a (Shooting and Playing b ack) Reference Section 4 Press the shutter-release button all the way, and releas e it. • The I icons showing the panorama direction are displayed. 5 Move the camera straight and slowly in one of the four directions to st art shooting.
E 5 Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back) Reference Section Viewing Easy Panorama (Scroll) Switch to playback mode ( A 32), display the picture recorded with Easy panora ma in full-frame playback mode and press the k button.
E 6 Reference Section Using P anorama Assist Using a tripod makes the composition easier . When usi ng a tripod to stabilize the camera, set Vibration reduction ( E 73) to Of f in the setup menu. 1 Select U Panorama assist and press the k button. • The I icon is displayed to show the direction in which pictures are joined.
E 7 Using Panoram a Assist Reference Section 5 Press the k button when shooting is completed. • The camera returns to step 2. B Notes on Panorama Assist • Set the flash mode, self-tim er/remote control, focus mode and exposure compen sation before releasing the shutter for the first picture.
E 8 Reference Section Playbac k Playing Images in a Sequenc e The i mage s sho t in th e foll owing con tinuo us sho oting mod e are s aved as a g roup (called a “sequence”) each time you shoot.
E 9 Playing Images in a Sequence Reference Section Deleting Images in a Sequence When Sequence display options ( E 67) is set to Key picture only in the playbac k menu, the l button can be pressed to delet e the following images.
E 10 Reference Section Editing Still Images Editing Features Images can be easily edited w ith this camera using the functions below. Edited images are stored as separate files ( E 10 0). C Original Pictur es and Edited Copi es • Copies created with ed iting functions are no t dele ted if the original picture s are deleted.
E 11 Editing Still Im ages Reference Section B Notes on Image Editing • The following pictures cannot be edite d. - P ictures taken using an aspect ratio of 16:9, 3:2 or 1:1 (except when us ing the .
E 12 Editing Still Images Reference Section k Quick Retouch: Enhancing C ontrast and Satur ation Press the multi selector H or I to choose the setting level, and press the k button. • The original version is disp layed on the left and the edited version is displayed on the right.
E 13 Editing Still Im ages Reference Section e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones 1 Press the multi s elector H or I to choose the setting level, and press the k button. • A confirmation screen is displayed, and the image is displayed zoomed in on the face edited by skin softening.
E 14 Editing Still Images Reference Section p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects 1 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the filter effect type and press the k button. • When Cross screen , Fisheye , Miniature effect , Painting or Vignette is selected, proceed to step 3.
E 15 Editing Still Im ages Reference Section g Small Picture: Red ucing the Size of an Image 1 Press the multi selector H or I to choose the desired copy size and press the k button. • The available s ize is 640×480 , 320×240 or 160×120 . 2 Choose Yes and press the k button.
E 16 Editing Still Images Reference Section R Straighten: C ompensating for Pictur e Slanting 1 Use the multi selector to compensate for slanting. • Press J to rotate co untercl ockwise by 1 degree. • Press K to rotate cloc kwise by 1 degree. • To cancel, press the d button.
E 17 Editing Still Im ages Reference Section 2 Set the NRW (RAW) processing parameters. • Apply the settings below while checking the image and rotating the zoom c ontrol towa rd g ( i ). Rotate toward g ( i ) again to return to the setting screen. - White balance : Adju st the white balance settin g ( E 33).
E 18 Editing Still Images Reference Section a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy Create a copy containing only the port ion visible on the monitor screen when u is displayed with playback zoom ( A 91) enab led. 1 Enlarge the picture for cropping ( A 91) . 2 Refine copy composition.
E 19 Reference Section C onnec ting the Camera to a T V ( V iewing Images on a T V ) Connect the camera to a television to play back pictur es on the television. If your television is equi pped with an HDMI connector, you can connect it to the camera with a commercially available HDMI cab le to play back pictures.
E 20 Connecting the Came ra to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) Reference Section 3 Tune the television to the video channel. • See the instruction manual provid ed with your TV for details . 4 Open the monitor and hold dow n the c button to turn on the camera.
E 21 Reference Section Co nnect ing the Camera t o a Printer (Dir ect Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible ( F 17) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a comput er. Connecting the Camer a to a Printer 1 Turn off the camera.
E 22 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print ) Reference Section Printing Individual Images After connecting the camera to the printer correctly ( E 21), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 Use the multi selector to choose the picture to be printed, an d press the k butt on.
E 23 Connecting th e Camera to a Print er (Direct Print ) Reference Section Printing Multiple Images After connecting the camera to the printer correctly ( E 21), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the d button.
E 24 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print ) Reference Section 3 Printing starts. • The monitor display returns to that shown in step 2 when printing is complete. Print all images All pictures stored in the inte rnal memory or on the memory card are printed one per each.
E 25 Connecting th e Camera to a Print er (Direct Print ) Reference Section C More Information See “Print ing Images of Size 1:1” ( A 78) for more in formation. C Paper Size The camera support s the following paper size s: Default (the default paper size for the current printer) , 3.
E 26 Reference Section Movies Editing Movies Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie The desired portions of a recorded mo vie can be saved as a separate file. 1 Play back the movie to be edited and pause at the start point of the portion that is to be extracted ( A 109).
E 27 Editing Movies Reference Section B Notes on Editing Movies • Use a fully charged battery to prevent the cam era from turning off during ed iting. When the battery level is B , movie editing is not possib le. • Once a movie is created through editin g, it cannot be used again for extracti ng a movie.
E 28 Reference Section Menu Quick Menu a Image Quality and Ima ge Size To set the image quali ty and image size, see “Cha nging the Image Quality and Image Size” ( A 75).
E 29 Quick Menu Reference Section HS Movie ( e (Movie) Mode On ly) See “Rec ording Movies i n Slow Moti on and Fast Motion (HS Movie)” ( E 30) for more information. * The maximum movie length for a single movie is 30 seconds when it is saved in the internal memory.
E 30 Quick Menu Reference Section Recording Movies in Slow Moti on and Fast Motion (HS Movie) When Movie options in e (movie) mode is set to HS movie ( E 29), HS (high speed) movies can be recorded.
E 31 Quick Menu Reference Section b Sensitivity The higher t he ISO sensitivi ty, the less ligh t needed fo r taking picture s. The higher the ISO se nsitivity, the darker the subject that can be shot.
E 32 Quick Menu Reference Section B Notes on ISO Sensitivity • In D (manual) mode, when set to Auto , ISO 80 -200 , ISO 80-400 or ISO 80-800 , the ISO sensitivity is f ixed at ISO 80. • Some features cannot be used in com binatio n with other menu settings.
E 33 Quick Menu Reference Section c White Balance (Adjusting Hue) The color of light reflected fr om an object varies with the color of the light source.
E 34 Quick Menu Reference Section C Fine Adjustment of White Balance To perform fine adjustme nt of the white balance setting, select Fine-tune and press the k button.
E 35 Quick Menu Reference Section Using Preset Manual Use when you want to make pictures ta ken under unusual lighting conditions (such as lamps with reddish light) look as though they were shot in normal light. Use the procedure below to shoot after measuring the white balance value under the shooting light.
E 36 Quick Menu Reference Section d Bracketing (Continuous Sh ooting While Changing the Exposure and White Balance) Continuous shooting can b e per formed wh ile changing the exposure (brightness) aut.
E 37 Quick Menu Reference Section The icon for the current setting other than OFF is displayed on the monitor ( A 12). Various types of bracketing can be set depending on the shooting mode .
E 38 Quick Menu Reference Section a Picture Control (COOLPIX Pi cture Control) (Cha nging the Settings for Image Recordin g ) Change the settings fo r image recording accor ding to the shooting scene or y our preferences. Shar pness, con trast a nd satu ration can be adjus ted in de tail.
E 39 Quick Menu Reference Section Customizing Existing COOLPIX Pict ure Controls: Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust COOLPIX Picture Control can be customized using Q uick adjus t, which allow s for balan.
E 40 Quick Menu Reference Section Types of Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust Option Description Quick adjust 1 Adjust the sharpness, co ntrast and saturation levels automatical ly.
E 41 Quick Menu Reference Section 1 Quick adjust is not available in Neutr al , Monochro me , Custom 1 and Custom 2 . The value s set manuall y are disabled if quick adjust is used af ter manual setting. 2N o t d i s p l a y e d f o r Monochrome . 3 Only displayed fo r Monochro me .
E 42 Reference Section Shooting Menu ( A , B , C or D Mode) Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control) The picture editi ng options created b y customizing COOLPI X Custom Pictur e Controls can be registered up to 2 options. The registered options can be displ ayed as Custom 1 and Custom 2 in COOLPIX Custom Picture Control.
E 43 Shooting Menu ( A , B , C or D Mode) Reference Section Metering The process of measuring the brightness of the subject to determine the exposure is known as “metering.
E 44 Shooting Menu ( A , B , C or D Mode) Reference Section Continuous Shooting Change the settings for continuous sh ooting and BSS (Best Shot Selector).
E 45 Shooting Menu ( A , B , C or D Mode) Reference Section B Notes on Continuous Shooting • Focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at th e values determined with the first shot in each series. • The frame rate may become slower depen ding on the im age quality, image size, memory car d type or shooting cond itions.
E 46 Shooting Menu ( A , B , C or D Mode) Reference Section 2 Choose the interval between each shot and press the k button. • The maximum amount of frames that can be take n during interval t imer shooting dif fers according to the selected interval .
E 47 Shooting Menu ( A , B , C or D Mode) Reference Section AF Area Mode You can set how the focus area is determined for autofocus. • The AF area mode can also be select ed by pressing the multi selecto r K ( G ) ( A 55, E 81). • In A , B , C or D mode, the default setting is Center (normal) .
E 48 Shooting Menu ( A , B , C or D Mode) Reference Section x Manual Choose manually the focus position from 99 areas in the screen. This option is suited to situatio ns in which the intended subject is relatively st ill and not posit ioned at the center o f the frame.
E 49 Shooting Menu ( A , B , C or D Mode) Reference Section B Notes on AF Area Mode • When the dig ital zoom is in effect, the ca mera focuses on the subject a t the center of the frame regardless of the applied AF area mode option.
E 50 Shooting Menu ( A , B , C or D Mode) Reference Section 2 Frame the subject at the center of the border, and press the k button. • The subject is registered. • When the camera is unable to focus o n the subject, the border lights in red. Cha nge the composition and try again.
E 51 Shooting Menu ( A , B , C or D Mode) Reference Section Autofocus Mode Choose ho w the ca mera focu ses. B Note on Autofocus Mode Some features cannot be used in combination with other menu settings. See “Features N ot Available in Combina tion“ ( A 79) for more informati on.
E 52 Shooting Menu ( A , B , C or D Mode) Reference Section Noise Reduction Filter Set the strength of the noise reduction fu nction that is normally performed when recording the picture. Noise reduction filter setting can be confirmed on the monitor when recording a picture ( A 12).
E 53 Shooting Menu ( A , B , C or D Mode) Reference Section Distortion Control Choose whether to correct the peripheral distortion that occurs due to the intrinsic characteristics of lenses. When On is selected, an icon for this setting is dis played on the monitor ( A 12).
E 54 Shooting Menu ( A , B , C or D Mode) Reference Section Zoom Memory When the zoom control is operated while pres sing the w 1 button, the camera changes in steps to the focal length (equ ivalent to 35m m [135] format of angle of view) of the zoom lens that is set in advance.
E 55 Shooting Menu ( A , B , C or D Mode) Reference Section M Exposure Preview When the shutter s peed and aper ture value c ombinatio n is chang ed in D (manual) mode, the brightness of the sh ooting screen will be set accordingly. When the setting is set to On , the bright ness of the shooting screen changes.
E 56 Shooting Menu ( A , B , C or D Mode) Reference Section Commander Mode Set how the wirelessly-controlled opti onal flash unit fires when the flash mode ( A 56) is set to z (commander mode) . • Commander mode is only supported when the group setti ng for the remote flash unit is “Group A” and the channel is set to “3 CH.
E 57 Shooting Menu ( A , B , C or D Mode) Reference Section Using the Commander Mode When the flash mode ( A 57) is set to z (commander mode), you can wirelessly control an off-camera option al flash unit. • Set the group and channel settings for the remote flash unit to “Group A” and “3 CH,” respectively.
E 58 Reference Section Specialized Menu f or E , F or N To set the specialized menu for E , F and N ( E , F and N tabs), see “ E , F and N (Use r Sett ings M odes )“ ( A 52) and “Available Specialized Menu for E , F or N “ ( A 73). Shooting Mode (Movie Custom Setting Only) Set the standard shooting mode during h (movie custom setting) mode.
E 59 Movie and Movie Custom Setting Menus Reference Section Autofocus Mode Select how the camera focuses when r ecording normal speed movies ( E 28). B Note on Autofocus Mode Some features cannot be used in combination with other menu settings. See “Features N ot Available in Combina tion” ( A 79) for more informati on.
E 60 Reference Section The Pla yback Menu For more information about image editing functions; ( Quick r etouch , D-Lighting , Skin softening , Filter effe cts , Small picture , Black border , Straighten and NRW (RAW) processing ), see “Editing Still Images“ ( E 10).
E 61 The Playback Menu Reference Section 3 Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and shooting info rmation. • Choose Date and press the k button to print the shooting date o n all pictures in the print order.
E 62 The Playback Menu Reference Section b Slide Show View pictures stored in the internal memor y or on a memory card in an automatic slide show . 1 Use the multi selector to choose Star t , and press the k button.
E 63 The Playback Menu Reference Section c Delete Delete a pic ture. Multiple pictures can also be deleted. Select an image to be delet ed in the image selection scr een. See “Using the Scr een for Se le c ti ng I m ag es “ ( A 95 ) fo r m or e i nfo rm at i on .
E 64 The Playback Menu Reference Section d Protect Protect select ed pictures from accidental deletion. In the image selection screen, choose a picture and set or cancel protection. See “Using the Screen for Selecting Images” ( A 95) for more information.
E 65 The Playback Menu Reference Section E Voice Memo Use the camera ’ s microphone to recor d voice memos f or pictures. • The recording scr een is displayed for a pictur e without voice memo, while the v oice memo playback screen is displayed for a pictur e with voice memo (a picture marked with p in full-frame playback mode).
E 66 The Playback Menu Reference Section h Copy (Copy Between Internal Memor y and Memory Card) Copy pictures or movies between the int ernal memor y and a memory card. 1 Use the multi selector to s elect an option from the copy screen, and press the k button.
E 67 The Playback Menu Reference Section C Message: “Memory contains n o images.” If there ar e no pictures stored on th e memory card when play back mode is select ed, the message, the Memor y contains no images.
E 68 Reference Section The Setup Menu Welcome Screen Select whether or not to display the welcome screen on th e monitor when the camera is turned on. Press the d button M z tab ( A 10) M Welcome scre en Option Description None (default setting) Display the shooting or playback screen without displaying the welcome screen.
E 69 The Setup Menu Reference Section Time Zone and Date Press the d button M z tab ( A 10) M Time zo ne and dat e Option Description Date and time Set the camera clock to the cu rrent date and time.
E 70 The Setup Menu Reference Section Setting the Travel Destination Time Zone 1 Use the multi selector to choose Time zone , and press the k button. • The Time z one screen is displayed. 2 Choose x Travel destination and press the k button. • The date and time displaye d on the monitor change according to the region currently selec ted.
E 71 The Setup Menu Reference Section Monitor Settings B Notes on Photo Info • The histogram is not display ed during m ovie reco rding. The v irtual horizon is displaye d only before re cording is st arted. • The virtual horizon is not displaye d in the foll owing scene mod es.
E 72 The Setup Menu Reference Section Print Date (Imprinting Date and Tim e on Pictures) The shooting date and time can be imprinted on pictures at the time of shooting. This informati on can be printed even from printers that do not support printing of the date ( E 61).
E 73 The Setup Menu Reference Section Self-timer: After Re lease Set whether or not to cancel the self-timer mode ( A 59), or 10-second, 2-second or 1-second remote mode ( E 104), after shooting pictures. Vibration Reduction • When using a tripod to stabilize the camera, set vibrati on reduction to Off .
E 74 The Setup Menu Reference Section AF Assist Enable or disable the AF-assist illumina tor that assists the autofocus when the lighting is dim. B Note on th e AF-as sist I llumi nator In shooting modes E , F and N , AF as sist in the setup menu settings cannot be set.
E 75 The Setup Menu Reference Section Digital Zoom Enable or disable the digital zoom. B Notes on Digital Zoom • When the digital zoom is used, the focus will b e at the center of the frame.
E 76 The Setup Menu Reference Section Zoom Speed Set the zoom operation sp eed. Slow do wn the zoom speed to minimize the recording of the zoom operating noise during movie recording. The icon for the current setting other than Auto is displayed on the monitor ( A 12).
E 77 The Setup Menu Reference Section Sound Settings Adjust the following sound settings. B Notes on Sound Settings • In Pet port rait scene mode, even when On is set, the button s ound an d shutter sound are disabled. • Even when On is set, the sh utter sound is disabled during movie recording .
E 78 The Setup Menu Reference Section Rotate Tall Auto Off If no operations are performed for a cert ain period while the camera is on, the monitor is turned off to save power and the came ra enters standby mode ( A 23). In this menu, set the time bef ore the camera ent ers standby mode.
E 79 The Setup Menu Reference Section Format Memory/F ormat Card F ormat the internal memor y or a memor y card. Formatting permanently deletes all data in the internal memory or memory card. The deleted data cannot be recovered. Be sure to transfer important pictures to a computer before formatting.
E 80 The Setup Menu Reference Section TV Settings Adjust the settings for connecting to a TV. External Mic Sensitivity Set the external microphone sensitivity to Auto (default setting), High , Medium or Low when recording movies. When the microphone sensitivity i s set to Auto , the camera automatically adjusts the microphone sensitivity.
E 81 The Setup Menu Reference Section Customize Command Dials Swap the functi on of the main comma nd dial for that of the sub-command dial when the exposure is set ( A 48).
E 82 The Setup Menu Reference Section Delete Button Options AE/AF Lock Button Select the function to be performed when the g (AE-L/AF-L) butt on ( A 4) is pressed while shooting. The g (AE-L/AF-L) button setting is displa yed on the monitor during shooting ( A 12).
E 83 The Setup Menu Reference Section Fn1 + Shutter Button Set the function to be performed when th e shutter-r elease button is pressed while press ing the w 1 (function 1) button ( A 4) during shooting. • This can be used when A , B , C , D , E , F or N is chosen f or shootin g mode.
E 84 The Setup Menu Reference Section Fn1 + Command Dial/Fn1 + Selector Dial Set the function to be performed when the command dial or multi selector is rotated while pres sing the w 1 (function 1) button during shooting. • Rotating either the main command di al or sub-command dial enab les the command dial operation.
E 85 The Setup Menu Reference Section Fn1 Guide Display Fn2 Butt on Choose the function to be performed when the w 2 bu tton ( A 4) is pr essed whil e shooting.
E 86 The Setup Menu Reference Section Customize My Menu Register frequently used menu items in My Me nu (maximum of 5). The register ed My Menu ca n be displayed when the quick menu di al is set to I , allowing quick checks or changes to the settings (only when th e shooting mo de is set to A , B , C , D , E , F or N ).
E 87 The Setup Menu Reference Section Reset File Numbering When Ye s is selected, the seque ntial numbering of file numbers is reset ( E 100). After resetti ng, a new folder i s created and the file n umber for the next picture taken star ts from “0001.
E 88 The Setup Menu Reference Section Recording GPS Data on Pictures When the GPS Unit (available separately) is connected, signals from GPS satellite s are received and the current position in formation (latitude and longitude) can be calculated and recorded o n the pictures to be shot.
E 89 The Setup Menu Reference Section B Note on Pictures with Reco rded Positi on Informatio n An indivi dual may be id entified from still pictur es that have been recorded with location information.
E 90 The Setup Menu Reference Section MF Distance Indicator Units Set either m (meter) (de fault setting) or ft (feet) for the unit of gauge displayed when the focus mode is set to manual focus ( E 2).
E 91 The Setup Menu Reference Section Reset All When Reset is selected, the camera set tings are restored to the default values . Pop-up Menu Shooting in the Scene Mode Special Effects Menu Movie Menu.
E 92 The Setup Menu Reference Section Quick Menu Shooting Menu Setup Menu Option Default value Image quality ( A 75) Normal Image size ( A 77) F 400 0×3000 Movie option s ( E 28) d HD 1080p P (1920×.
E 93 The Setup Menu Reference Section Photo info ( E 71) Hide all item s Virtual horizo n display ( E 71) Circle Print date ( E 72) Off Self-timer: after release ( E 73) Exit self-timer mode Vibration.
E 94 The Setup Menu Reference Section Others • Choosing Reset all also clea rs the cur rent fil e num ber ( E 100) in the memory. After resetting , numbering continues from the lowest numbe r available in the internal memory or the memor y card.
E 95 Reference Section Additional Information Error Messages The following table lists the error messag es and other war nings displayed on the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display Cause /Solution A O (flashes) Clock not set.
E 96 Error Messages Reference Section Card is not formatted. For m a t c a rd ? Ye s No Me m or y c a rd ha s no t be e n fo r m at te d for u se i n t h is ca m er a .
E 97 Error Messages Reference Section Sound file cannot be saved. A voice memo cannot be attached to this file. • Voice memos cannot be attached to a picture taken by Easy panorama or to movies. • Select a picture taken with this camera . – E 65 Image cannot be modified.
E 98 Error Messages Reference Section Raise the f lash . • When the sc ene mode is Scene auto selector , you can take a picture even if the flas h is lowered but the flas h will not fire. • When the scene mode is Night portrait or Backlighting with HDR set to Off , you must raise the flash to take a picture.
E 99 Error Messages Reference Section * S ee the instruc tion manual provided with your pr inter for furthe r guidance and information. Pri nt er e rr or : ch e ck printer status. Pri nt er e r ror Chec k pri nter. After s olvin g the probl em, s elec t Resume and press the k button to r esume printing.
E 100 Reference Section F ile and F older Names Pictures, movies and voice memos ar e assigne d file names as follows. (1) Identifier Not displayed on camera monitor.
E 101 File and Folder Names Reference Section B Notes • When images are shot with an Imag e quality ( A 75) setting of NRW (RAW) + Fine or NRW (RAW) + Normal , the NRW (RAW) and JPEG images that are recorded at the same time are assigned th e same identifi er and file number .
E 102 Reference Section Optional A cces sories See our websites or product catalo gs for up-to-date information on accessories for the COOLPIX P7700 . Speedlight (external flash unit), Wireless S peed.
E 103 Optional Accessories Reference Section Attaching AC Adapter EH-5b and Power Connector EP-5A When the Power Connector is inserted into the camera and the AC Adapter is connected, t he camera can be powered from an electri cal outlet. The AC Adapter and the Power Conne ctor are available separately.
E 104 Reference Section Shooting wi th Remote C ontr ol ML -L3 Use the Remote Control ML-L3 (available separately) ( E 102) to release the shutter. It is convenient for taking group shots i ncluding yourself and effectively eliminates blur caused by camera shak e that occurs when the shutter-release button is pressed.
E 105 Shooting with Remote Control ML-L3 Reference Section 4 Aim the transmitter at the infrared receiver on the front of the camera ( A 1) and press the transmission button. • Press the transmissio n button from a distance of 5 m (16 ft) or less . • In the qui ck-response rem ote mode, once the subject is in fo cus, the shut ter is release d.
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F 1 Technical Notes and Index Troubleshooting ............ ................ ............ ................ ..... F 2 Caring for the Products ................... ................ ............... F 9 The Camera .. ............. ............... ..........
F 2 Technical Notes and Index T roubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expe cted, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Refer to the page numbers in the righ t-most column for more information.
F 3 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index Date and time of record in g are no t correct. • If the camera clock has not been set (“Date not set ” indicator flashes dur ing shooting), still pic tures have a time stamp of “00/00/0000 00:00”; and movies ar e dated “01/01/12 00:00.
F 4 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index Shooting Issues Prob l em Cause/Solution A Cannot set to shooting mode. Disconnect the HDMI cable or USB cabl e. 96, 99, E 19, E 21 No picture can be taken. • Whe n t he c ame ra is i n p layb ac k mo de, pre ss t he c button or shu tter- relea se b utto n.
F 5 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index Flas h do es no t fi re. • Flash is set to W (off ) . • A shooting mode where flash cannot f ire is selecte d. • Another function that is set now is restricting the flash. • The buil t-in flash d oes not fir e when an exte rnal flash uni t (optional) is used.
F 6 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index Pictures ar e too dark (underexposed). • Flash is set to W (off ) . • Flas h win dow is bloc k ed. • Subject is beyond f lash range . • Adjust exposure compensation . • Raise the ISO se nsitivity.
F 7 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index Playback Issues Prob l em Cause/Solution A Fil e c a n n o t b e played back. • Fil e was overwritten or rena med by co mputer or another make or model of camera. • Fi le cannot be played back du ring inter val timer s hooti ng.
F 8 Troubleshooting Technical Notes and Index Cannot select paper size with camera. Paper size canno t be sele cted from the cam era in th e following situations, even for PictBridge compatible pr inters. Use th e printe r to sele ct p aper s ize. • The pape r size sel ected using the camera i s not compatib le with the pri nter .
F 9 Technical Notes and Index Caring f or the Pr oducts The Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. Be sure to read and follow the warnings of “For Your Safety” ( A vi to A viii) thoroughly befor e using the products.
F 10 Caring for the Products Technical Notes and Index B Notes on the Monitor • Monitors and electronic viewfi nders are constructed with extremely hig h precision; at least 99.99% of pixels are effective, wi th no more th an 0.01% being miss ing or def ective.
F 11 Caring for the Products Technical Notes and Index • If the battery will not be used for some time, insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing it for storage. The batter y should be stored in a cool location with an ambient temperature of 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F).
F 12 Caring for the Products Technical Notes and Index The Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital memor y cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” ( A 21). • Be sure to observe the precautions in the memory card documentation when you use the memory card.
F 13 Technical Notes and Index Caring for the C amera Cleaning Do not use volatile organic so lvents su ch as alcohol or thinner, chemical detergents, anticor rosive agents, or anti-fogging agents. Storage Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period.
F 14 Technical Notes and Index Specifications Nikon COOLPIX P7700 Digital Camera Type Compac t digital camera Number of ef fective pixels 12.2 million Image sensor 1/1.7-in. type CMOS; approx . 12.76 million total pixels Lens 7.1× optical zoom, NIKKOR lens Focal length 6.
F 15 Specifications Technical Notes and Index Image size (p ixels) ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) • ISO 80 - 1600 • ISO 3200, Hi 1 (equivalent to 6400) (available when using A , B , C or D mode) Exposure Metering mo de Matrix (224-segment matrix), center-weighted, or spot.
F 16 Specifications Technical Notes and Index • Unless otherwise stated, all fi gures assume a fully-charged battery and an ambient temperature of 23 ±3 °C (73.
F 17 Specifications Technical Notes and Index Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN -EL14 Battery Charger MH-24 B Specifications • Nikon will not be held liable for an y errors this manual may contain. • The app earance of thi s produ ct and i ts specif ic ations are subject to change without notice.
F 18 Specifications Technical Notes and Index AVC Patent Portfolio License This product is licensed under the A VC P a tent P ortfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to .
F 19 Technical Notes and Index Index Symbols R 43, E7 g AE-L/AF-L button 4 G AF area mode 55, 71, E47 C Aperture-priority auto mode 48, 50 k Apply selection button 6 d Auto brack eting 67, 68, E36 A A.
F 20 Index Technical Notes and Index Black bo rder 94, E15 BSS 71, E44 Built- in ND filt er 72, 108, E52 Button sound 111, E77 C Calendar display 92 Charger 16 Choose key picture 94 , E67 Close range .
Index F 21 Technical Notes and Index Framing grid 12, 110, E71 FSCN E100 Full-frame playback 32 Full-time AF 71, 108, E51, E59 G GPS o ptions 1 14, E87 GPS Un it E88, E102 H HDMI 112, E19, E80 HDMI 3D.
F 22 Index Technical Notes and Index Party/indoor f 37 Pet portrait O 42 Photo info 110, E71 PictBridge 96, E21, F17 Picture Control 67, 68, 105, 106, E38 Playback 32, 109, E65 Playback menu 93 Playba.
Index F 23 Technical Notes and Index T Target finding AF 71, 84, E49 Tele 29 Thumbnail play back 92 Time difference E70 Time zone 24, E70 Time zone and date 24, 110, E6 9 Tone le vel 15 Tone level inf.
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