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DIGITAL CAMERA
User's Manual
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A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
C Shooting Suited for the Scene
PSAM
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers
d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus
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For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment.
Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury.
WARNINGS
Turn off in the event of malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection.
Do not disassemble
Touching the internal parts of the camera or AC adapter could result in injury. Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians. Should the camera or AC adapter break open as the result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery.
Do not use the camera or AC adapter in the presence of flammable Gas
Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.
Handle the camera strap with care
Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child.
Keep out of reach of children
Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths.
Observe caution when handling the battery
The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product:
• Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the
AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
• Only use a Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery EN-EL5 (supplied). Use the
Battery Charger MH-61 (supplied) to charge the battery.
• When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards.
• Do not short or disassemble the battery or attempt to remove or break the battery insulation or casing.
• Do not expose the battery to flames or to excessive heat.
• Do not immerse in or expose to water.
• Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery. Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.
• The battery is prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains.
• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.
• If liquid from the damaged battery comes in contact with clothing or
For Your Safety skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
Observe the following precautions when handling the battery charger
• Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.
• Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire.
• Do not handle the power cable or go near the battery charger during lightning storms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.
• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the power cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to heat or flames. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.
• Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.
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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 product regulations.
Handle moving parts with care
Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs supplied with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-
ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.
Observe caution when using the flash
Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (39 in.) from the subject.
Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object
Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.
Avoid Contact with Liquid
Crystal
Should the LCD monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
Notices
Notice for Customers in the
U.S.A.
Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Radio
Frequency Interference
Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
COOLPIX P80
CAUTIONS
Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon
Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment.
Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Notice for customers in the State of
California
WARNING
Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville,
New York 11747-3064 USA
Tel: 631-547-4200 v
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Notices
Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Symbol for Separate Collection in
European Countries
This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.
The following apply only to users in European countries:
• This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.
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Introduction
About This Manual
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX P80 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy shooting with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.
Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:
B
This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use, to prevent damage to the camera.
D
This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the camera.
C
This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera.
A
This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide .
Notations
• A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a “memory card.”
• The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting.”
• Unless otherwise specified, “monitor” is used to refer to both the LCD monitor and electronic viewfinder.
• The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of buttons or messages displayed in the computer monitor are indicated in bold.
Screen Samples
In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.
Illustrations and Screen Display
Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display.
C Memory Cards
Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on removable memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and delete, playback and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card. The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or used to store, delete or view pictures.
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Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites:
• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/
• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for contact information: http://nikonimaging.com/
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
T
HE USE OF NON-
N
IKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY
VOID YOUR
N
IKON WARRANTY.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.
Holographic seal
: Identifies this device as an authentic Nikon product.
Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery EN-EL5
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Before Taking Important Pictures
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
About the Manuals
• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without
Nikon’s prior written permission.
• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice.
• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
• While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the
Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).
Information and Precautions
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.
• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.” The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless the prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.
•
Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.
• Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices
Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or builtin camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the welcome screen (
A 116). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage
to property when physically destroying data storage devices.
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Parts of the Camera
The Camera Body
1 2
Built-in flash raised
3 4 5
4
10 9 8 7
1
Power switch/Power-on lamp ............. 17
2
Mode dial..............................................................8
3
Built-in flash ..................................................... 30
4 X
(Flash pop-up) button .........................31
5
Microphone ..................................... 61, 62, 68
6
Lens..........................................................135, 146
7
Self-timer lamp ................................... 33, 134
AF-assist illuminator............. 27, 123, 134
8
Zoom control.................................................. 24
f
(wide) .............................................. 24
g
(tele) ................................................. 24
h
(thumbnail playback) ............ 54
i
(playback zoom)....................... 55
j
(help) ...............................................11
6
9
Shutter-release button..............................26
10
Power connector cover .........................130
11
Cable connector............................ 73, 75, 79
12
Connector cover ........................... 73, 75, 79
13
Eyelet for camera strap..............................13
Parts of the Camera
1 2 3 4 5 6
14 15
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 16 17 18
1
Eyelet for camera strap ............................. 13
2 x
(monitor) button .................................13
3
Diopter adjustment control................... 13
4
Electronic viewfinder .................................24
5 s
(display) button ............................... 12
6
Command dial ..................................................9
7
Speaker ............................................... 61, 67, 70
8
LCD monitor....................................... 6, 12, 23
9 c
(playback) button ............................... 28
10 d
(menu) button..........11, 63, 87, 108
11
Multi selector...................................................10
12 l
(delete) button......... 28, 29, 61, 67, 71
13 k
button ..........................................................10
14 Tripod socket
15
Battery-chamber/memory card slot
cover.............................................................16, 20
16
Memory card slot..........................................20
17
Battery latch .............................................16, 17
18
Battery chamber............................................16
5
Parts of the Camera
2 9
28
27
2
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The Monitor
The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback
(actual display varies with current camera settings).
See pages 12 and 13 for details on changing the monitor display.
Shooting
30 2
1 3
4
6
5
7
21
25
24
23
22
1/125 F4.3
999
1
9
17
18 1
6
8
10 a b
9
11
12
13
14
20
15
1
Shooting mode* ................... 22, 38, 48, 62
2
Focus mode ..................................................... 34
3
Zoom indicator.............................................. 24
4
Focus indicator .............................................. 26
5
Exposure/Focus lock .................................. 45
6
Flash indicator ................................................30
7
Flash mode.......................................................30
8
Battery level indicator................................22
9
Vibration reduction icon (still pictures)
...................................................................... 23, 122
Electronic VR icon (movies).................... 65
10
Distortion control ...................................... 106
11
Focus area .............................................. 26, 102
Focus area (when a face is recognized)
.............................................................................. 102
12
“Date not set” indicator ......................... 136
Time zone indicator................................. 117
13
Date imprint/date counter.................. 120
14
Image size ......................................................... 89
15
a) Number of exposures remaining ..22
b) Movie length .............................................62
16
Internal memory indicator......................23
17
Image quality ..................................................88
18
Aperture .............................................................48
19
Shutter speed..................................................48
20
Exposure display ...........................................52
21
ISO sensitivity ..........................................32, 96
22
Exposure compensation ..........................37
23
Flash exposure compensation ..........105
24
Self-timer indicator ......................................33
25
B&W + color .....................................................93
26
Image optimization.....................................91
27
White balance.................................................94
28
Noise reduction ..........................................105
29
Bracketing.......................................................101
30
Continuous shooting mode ..........46, 98
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* Differs according to the current shooting mode. Refer to the sections on each mode for details.
Parts of the Camera
Playback
1 2 3 4
14
17
1 6
15
13
10
11
12
9
8 a b
5
6
7
1
Date of recording ......................................... 18
2
Time of recording......................................... 18
3
Volume indicator .................................. 61, 67
4
Battery level indicator................................22
5
Image quality* ................................................88
6
Image size* .......................................................89
7
Movie option* ................................................63
a) Current frame number/
8
total number of frames............................. 28
b) Movie length ............................................. 67
9
Internal memory indicator...................... 28
* Differs according to the selected option.
10
Voice memo recording guide ..............61
11
Voice memo playback guide.................61
12
Movie playback indicator ........................67
13
Print-order icon..............................................84
14
Small picture indicator ..............................59
15
D-Lighting icon..............................................57
16
Protect icon ...................................................111
17
File number and type .............................132
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Basic Operations
The Mode Dial
Align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial.
A Auto (
this simple “point-andshoot” mode, suited to first-time users of digital cameras, in which the camera automatically adjusts settings. d Sport Continuous
Mode
(
mode for high-speed continuous shooting.
y Scene
(
Choose this mode for automatic adjustment of settings to suit the selected subject type, or use the voice recording option to record sound only.
P
,
S
,
A
,
M
(
these modes for greater control over shutter speed and aperture.
z (
the setup menu, where you can perform such tasks as setting the camera clock and adjusting LCD monitor brightness.
D Movie
this mode to shoot movies.
Basic Operations
The Command Dial
You can rotate the command dial to select items from a menu screen or to select and configure any of the following functions.
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
Use
Description
Rotate the command dial to choose flexible program.
Rotate the command dial to adjust shutter speed.
Rotate the command dial to adjust aperture.
Rotate the command dial to adjust shutter speed or aperture. Press the multi selector K to select a different option.
A
Description
Rotate the command dial to choose a picture.
Rotate the command dial to zoom in on the current picture.
Rotate the command dial to fastforward or rewind.
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Basic Operations
The Multi Selector
This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selection.
With Shooting
Display m
move cursor up
Display o (exposure compensation)
(
Display n (self-timer)
(
Flash mode
Apply selection
Display p (focus mode) (
move cursor down
With Playback
Choose the previous picture
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Choose the next picture
With Menu Screens
Move cursor up
Display sub-menu or move apply selection right
Return to the previous menu
Shooting menu
Image quality
Image size
Optimize image
White balance
ISO sensitivity
Exit
10
Apply selection
Move cursor down
C Notes on the Multi Selector
In the manual, the button indicating up, down, left and right of the multi selector is shown as H , I ,
J , and K .
Basic Operations
The
d
Button
Press d to display the menu for the selected mode. Use the multi selector to
navigate the menus ( A 10). Menu options can also be selected by rotating the
command dial.
Press d again to exit the menu.
Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow
Shooting menu
Image quality
Image size
Optimize image
White balance
ISO sensitivity
Exit
The selected option
Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages
Displayed when there are more previous menu items
S hooting men u
Metering
Contin u o us
A u to b r a cketing
AF a re a mode
A u tofoc us mode
Exit
Press k or the multi selector
K to proceed to the next set of options.
A u to b r a cketing
0.3
0.7
1.0
Off
Exit
Press k or the multi selector K to apply selection.
Help Displays
Rotate the zoom control to g ( j ) when M is displayed at the lower right of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option.
To return to the original menu, rotate the zoom control to g ( j ) again.
Image quality
Choose from 3 image quality settings which govern compression/file size.
Exit Back
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Basic Operations
The
s
Button
To hide or show monitor indicators during shooting and playback, press s .
With Shooting
s
1/125 F2.8
Current settings
With Playback
1/125 F2.8
Framing guides
(
P
,
S
,
A
, and
M
modes only)
View through lens only
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4 4
Photo information displayed
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P
1/125
F2.8
+1.0
AUTO
4 4
Shooting data displayed
(see below)
Photo information hidden
Shooting data : Shows the folder 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. Shooting data are not displayed if the current picture is a movie.
•
Exposure mode
:
P
,
S
,
A
, or
M
(
P
is also displayed on pictures shot in A (auto), d (sports shooting), and y (scene) modes.
• Histogram : A graph showing tone distribution. The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right; the vertical axis shows number of pixels of each brightness in image.
•
Highlights
: The brightest portions of the image ( highlights ) blink. Details may be lost
(“washed out”) in areas of highlights that are overexposed. Use highlights as a guide when setting exposure.
Basic Operations x
(Monitor) Button
Each press of x (monitor) switches to the LCD monitor or electronic viewfinder.
Switch to the one that suits the shooting conditions. For example, use the electronic viewfinder in bright locations when it is difficult to see the LCD monitor.
LCD monitor Electronic viewfinder x (Monitor)
Button
C Diopter adjustment of electronic viewfinder
When the diopter for the electronic viewfinder is out of focus and the display is difficult to see, adjust the diopter with the diopter adjustment control. While looking into the viewfinder, rotate the diopter adjustment control until the display is clearly visible.
Take care not to scratch your eye with your fingertips or nails when rotating the diopter adjustment control.
Diopter adjustment control
Attaching the Strap and Lens Cap
Attach the lens cap to the strap, and then attach the strap to the camera (at two places).
B Lens Cap
• Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture.
• At times when you will not be shooting pictures such as when the power is off or while you are carrying the camera, attach the lens cap to the camera to protect the lens.
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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 running low.
1
Plug the charger in.
Connect the power cable to the charger 1 and then plug it into an electrical outlet 2 .
The CHARGE lamp will light 3 .
2
Charge the battery.
Remove the battery terminal cover and insert the battery as shown, matching the projections on the battery to the indentations in the charger.
The CHARGE lamp will blink 1 as the battery recharges. Charging is complete when the
CHARGE lamp stops blinking 2 .
A fully-exhausted battery will charge in about two hours.
Charging the Battery
CHARGE lamp
Blinks
On
Battery charging.
Battery fully charged.
Description
Flickers
• Use the charger at an ambient temperature range of 5 to 35 °C
(41 to 95 °F) to charge the battery.
• The battery is faulty. Unplug the charger immediately and stop charging the battery. Bring the battery and charger to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection.
3
When the charging is complete, remove the battery and unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet.
B The Battery Charger
• The supplied Battery Charger MH-61 is for use only with the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5.
•
Be sure to read and follow the warnings and cautions on page iii of this manual, before using the
battery charger.
B Notes on the Battery
• Only the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 can be used. Do not, under any circumstances, attempt to use another type of battery.
•
Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section “Caring for the
Camera” ( A 133), before using the battery.
B AC Adapter
The AC Adapter EH-62A (available separately from Nikon) can be used to power the COOLPIX P80 from an electrical outlet. Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
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Inserting the Battery
Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied) into the camera. Charge the
battery before first use or when the battery is running low ( A 14).
1
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
2
Insert the battery.
Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are oriented correctly, as described on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the battery.
Use the bottom of the battery to push the orange battery latch down 1 as the battery is inserted 2 . The latch raises back into place when the battery is fully inserted.
B Inserting the Battery
Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera.
Be sure to check the battery is in the correct orientation.
3
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
Battery latch
Removing the Battery
Turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and monitor are off before removing the battery.
To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the battery latch in the direction shown 1 . The battery can then be removed by hand
2
.
• Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery.
Turning On and Off the Camera
Remove the lens cap and press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light and the LCD monitor (or electronic viewfinder) will turn on. The power-on lamp will turn off when the LCD monitor turns on.
To turn off the camera, press the power switch again.
If the camera is turned off, hold down c to turn the
camera on in playback mode ( A 28).
Inserting the Battery
D Auto Power-Off in Shooting Mode (Standby Mode)
The LCD monitor will dim to reduce the drain on the battery if no operations are performed for about five seconds. The LCD monitor will brighten when camera controls are used. At default settings, the LCD monitor, or electronic viewfinder, will turn off altogether if no operations are performed for about a minute during shooting and playback. The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for another three minutes (
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Setting Display 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 the camera.
The power-on lamp (green) will light and the LCD monitor (or electronic viewfinder) will turn on. The power-on lamp will turn off when the LCD monitor turns on. Remove the lens cap.
2
Use the multi selector to choose the desired language and press k .
For information on using the multi selector, see “The Multi
3
Choose
Yes
and press k .
If
No
is selected, the date and time will not be set.
Date
Set time and date?
No
Yes
4
Press k .
Time zone
London, Casablanca
Daylight saving
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D Daylight Saving Time
If daylight saving time is in effect, turn on
Daylight saving
in the time zone menu and set the date.
1 Before pressing k in step 4, press the multi selector I to choose
Daylight saving
.
2 Press k to enable daylight saving time ( w ). Pressing k toggles the daylight saving time option on and off.
3 Press the multi selector H , and then press k to proceed to step 5.
Setting Display Language, Date and Time
5
Select your home time zone (
k .
Home time zone
6
Edit the date.
• Press the multi selector H or I , to edit the highlighted item.
• Press the multi selector K to highlight the day (
D
), month (
M
), year (
Y
), time, minute, and date display order. Press the multi selector J to highlight items in reverse order (order may differ in some regions).
7
Choose the order in which the day, month and year are displayed and press k
or the multi selector K .
The settings are applied and monitor display exits to shooting mode.
London, Casablanca
Back
Date
0 1
D
0 0
M
0 1
0 0
Y
2 0 0 8
Date
1 5
D
1 0
M
0 5
1 5
Y
2 0 0 8
D Changing the date and time
To change the current date and time, go into Date (
117) in the setup menu ( A 114), choose
Date and follow the instructions above, starting from step 6.
To change the time zone and daylight saving settings, go into Date in the setup menu, choose
Time zone
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Inserting Memory Cards
Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approx. 50 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (
If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and pictures recorded to the memory card can be played back, deleted or transferred. Remove the memory card to store pictures in the internal memory, or play back, delete or transfer pictures from the internal memory.
1
Turn the camera off and open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover.
If the power-on lamp or monitor is lit, press the power switch to turn off the camera.
Make sure that the camera is off (power-on lamp is off) before inserting or removing the memory card.
2
Insert the memory card.
Slide the memory card in correctly until it clicks into place.
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
B Inserting Memory Cards
Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card.
Make sure that the memory card is correctly oriented.
Inserting Memory Cards
Removing Memory Cards
Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and monitor are off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in 1 to partially eject the card 2 .
The card can then be removed by hand.
B Formatting Memory Cards
If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be
formatted before use ( A 125). Note that
formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before formatting the memory card.
Use the multi selector to choose
Yes
and press k . The confirmation dialog will be displayed. To start formatting, choose Format and press k .
Card is not formatted.
Format card?
No
Yes
• Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting is complete.
• The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX P80, be sure to
format them ( A 125) with this camera.
B The Write Protect Switch
SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch.
Pictures cannot be recorded or deleted and the memory card cannot be formatted when this switch is in the “lock” position.
Unlock by sliding the switch to the “write” position.
Write protect switch
B Memory Cards
• Use only Secure Digital memory cards.
• Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is being written to or deleted from the memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card:
- Eject the memory card
- Remove the battery
- Turn off the camera
- Disconnect the AC adapter
• Do not disassemble or modify.
• Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks.
• Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects.
• Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.
• Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles or areas exposed to high temperatures.
• Do not expose to humidity, dust, or to corrosive gases.
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Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select
A
(Auto) Mode
This section describes how to shoot in A (auto) mode, an automatic, “point-andshoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.
1
Rotate the mode dial to A .
2
Remove the lens cap and press the power switch to turn on the camera.
The power-on lamp (green) will light, the LCD monitor (or electronic viewfinder) will turn on, and the lens will extend. The power-on lamp will turn off when the LCD monitor turns on.
3
Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining.
Battery Level
Monitor Description
NO INDICATOR Battery fully charged.
B
Battery low; prepare to charge or replace the battery.
N
Battery exhausted.
Cannot shoot pictures. Recharge or replace with a fully-charged battery.
Battery level indicator
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Number of exposures remaining
Number of Exposures Remaining
The number of pictures that can be stored depends on the capacity of the memory or memory card, image quality, and image size.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode
Indicators Displayed in
A
(Auto) Mode
Shooting mode
A displayed in A (auto) mode.
Vibration reduction icon
Vibration reduction can be applied to reduce the effects of camera shake.
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Internal memory indicator
Pictures will be recorded to internal memory.
When memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures will be recorded to memory card.
Image quality/Image size
Current image quality and size settings are displayed. The default settings are W
(Normal) for image quality and
J (3648 × 2736) for image size.
D Note on the Flash
When the built-in flash is lowered, the flash setting is fixed at off and W appears at the top of the monitor. In situations where flash is needed, such as in dark locations or when the subject is backlit,
be sure to raise the built-in flash ( A 30).
D Available Functions in A (Auto) Mode
In A (auto) mode, focus mode (
34) and exposure compensation ( A 37) can be applied and the
camera can shoot using the flash mode (
d displays the shooting menu options for specifying the image quality (
D Vibration Reduction
Vibration reduction (
On (default setting) is selected, can be applied to effectively reduce blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds.
Set
Vibration reduction
to
Off
when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
To reduce the effects of camera shake when recording movies, enable
Electronic VR
(
the movie menu (
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Step 2 Frame a Picture
1
Ready the camera.
Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, AF-assist illuminator, microphone, speaker and m (flash pop-up) button.
2
Frame the picture.
Position the main subject near the center of the monitor.
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Using the Electronic Viewfinder
Use the electronic viewfinder to frame pictures when bright light makes it difficult to see the display in the LCD monitor. Press x to switch to the electronic viewfinder (
When the diopter for the electronic viewfinder is out of focus, rotate the diopter adjustment control to the position in which the subject is most visible (
Using the Zoom
Use the zoom control to activate optical zoom. Rotate the zoom control to f ( h ) to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame, or g ( i ) to zoom in so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame.
Rotating the zoom control all the way in either direction will adjust the zoom quickly, while rotating the control partially will adjust the zoom slowly.
A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor when the zoom control is rotated.
Zoom out Zoom in
Optical zoom
Digital zoom
Step 2 Frame a Picture
Digital Zoom and Image Quality
When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom magnification, rotating and holding the zoom control at g ( i ) triggers digital zoom. With digital zoom, you can magnify a subject up to 4× the maximum magnification of optical zoom (18×) for a total of up to 72× magnification.
Focus will be on the center of the screen (without active focus area display) when digital zoom is in effect.
Optical zoom (up to 18×).
Digital zoom is in effect.
Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom uses a digital imaging process known as interpolation to magnify images, resulting in slight deterioration of picture quality.
The V icon appears under the zoom indicator at the top of the monitor to mark the maximum zoom ratio possible before deterioration from digital zoom occurs.
When the zoom ratio exceeds V towards the telephoto side, the zoom indicator will turn yellow and picture quality will begin to deteriorate.
C Maximum zoom ratio without interpolation
The position of V under the zoom indicator moves closer to the telephoto side as the image size
(
A 89) gets smaller. Deterioration from digital zoom will not occur until the zoom ratio reaches the
following levels for each mode.
When the zoom ratio reaches the following levels, zoom operations pause temporarily. If you continue to hold the zoom control at g ( i ) and increase the zoom after this point, the images will start to get grainier.
Image size
M , E ,
I , G ,
H
D
C
Zoom ratio
18× (up to the maximum optical zoom ratio)
25.2× (digital zoom up to 1.4×)
28.8× (digital zoom up to 1.6×)
Image size
B
A
J
K
Zoom ratio
39.6× (digital zoom up to 2.2×)
50.4× (digital zoom up to 2.8×)
61.2× (digital zoom up to 3.4×)
72× (digital zoom up to 4×)
Digital zoom can be limited to the range at which interpolation is not in effect, or it can be turned off
(
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Step 3 Focus and Shoot
1
Press the shutter-release button halfway.
The camera automatically focuses on the subject in the center focus area.
When the subject is in focus, the focus area will glow green.
When digital zoom is in effect, and the subject is in focus,
the focus indicator ( A 6) will glow green. The focus area
is not displayed.
Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. When the camera is unable to focus, the focus area, or focus indicator, blinks red. Change the composition and try again.
2
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.
The picture will be recorded to the memory card or internal memory.
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D Shutter-release Button
The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this position. To release the shutter and shoot, press the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down.
Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred pictures.
Press the shutterrelease button halfway to set focus and exposure.
Press the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down to shoot.
Step 3 Focus and Shoot
B During Recording
While images are being recorded, the O (wait) icon will be displayed and the indicator for the number of exposures or movie length remaining will blink. Do not turn the camera off, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, or remove or disconnect the power source while these icons are displayed. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card.
C Autofocus
Autofocus may not perform as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the active focus area or the focus indicator glow green:
• Subject is very dark
• Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun is behind the subject and is in deep shadow)
• No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. when the subject is standing in front of a white wall, wearing a white shirt)
• Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. the subject is inside a cage)
• Subject is moving rapidly
In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several times, or focus on another subject and use focus lock. When using focus lock, be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject with which focus was locked is the same as that for the actual subject.
D Focus Lock
To focus on an off-center subject when
Center
is selected for
AF area mode
, use focus lock as described blow.
• Be sure that the distance between the camera and the subject does not change while focus is locked.
• When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, exposure is locked.
Position the subject in the center focus area.
Press the shutterrelease button halfway.
Confirm that the focus area is green.
Continue holding down the shutterrelease button halfway and recompose the picture.
Press the shutterrelease button the rest of the way down.
D AF-assist Illuminator
If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator may light by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. The illuminator has a range of about 2.9 m (9.5 ft.) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 1.9 m (6.2 ft.) at the maximum telephoto position. The AF-assist illuminator can be set to
Off
manually ( A 123), although in this case the camera may not focus when lighting is poor.
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Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures
Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)
Press c .
The last picture shot will be displayed in full-frame playback mode.
Press the multi selector H , I , J , or K to view additional pictures. Hold down the multi selector H , I , J , or K to fast forward pictures.
Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card or internal memory.
Press c or the shutter-release button to switch to shooting mode.
When C is displayed, pictures stored in the internal memory will be displayed. When memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures stored on the memory card will be displayed.
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Internal memory indicator
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Deleting Pictures
1
Press l to delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor.
2
Use the multi selector to select
Yes
and press k .
To exit without deleting the picture, choose No and press k .
Erase 1 image?
No
Yes
Done
Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures
C Playback Mode
The following options are available in full-frame playback mode.
Option Use A
Playback zoom g ( i ) f ( h )
Description
Press g ( i ) to enlarge view of picture currently displayed in monitor, up to about 10×. Press k to return to fullframe playback mode.
Press f ( h ) to display four-, nine- or
16- picture thumbnails.
View thumbnails
Hide or show photo info
Switch the monitor
Record/play voice memo s x k c
Hide or show photo info in monitor.
Switch between LCD monitor and electronic viewfinder display.
Press k to record or play back voice memos up to 20 seconds in length.
Switch to shooting mode
Press c or the shutter-release button to switch to the mode selected with the mode dial.
C Pressing c to Turn On the Camera
When the camera is off, holding down c will turn the camera on in playback mode. The lens does not extend.
C Viewing Pictures
Pictures stored in the internal memory can only be viewed if no memory card is inserted.
C Deleting the Last Picture Shot
In shooting mode, press l to delete the last picture shot.
Erase 1 image?
No
Yes
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Using the Flash
In dark locations or when the subject is backlit, you can shoot pictures with flash by raising the built-in flash.
The flash has a range of about 0.5-8.8 m (1 ft. 8 in.-28 ft.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is about
0.5-5.6 m (1 ft. 8 in.-18 ft.) (when
ISO sensitivity
is set to
Auto
). When the built-in flash is raised, you can set the flash mode according to your shooting environment.
Available Flash Modes
U Auto
Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.
V Auto with red-eye reduction
Reduces “red-eye” in portraits (
W Off
Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
X Fill flash
Y
Z
Flash fires when a picture is shot. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects.
Slow sync
U (auto) is combined with slow shutter speed.
Flash illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or under dim light.
Rear-curtain sync
Flash fires just before shutter closes, creating effect of a stream of light behind moving subjects.
Setting the Flash Mode
1
Press the
X
(flash pop-up) button to raise the built-in flash.
When the built-in flash is lowered, it is fixed to W (off).
Using the Flash
2
Press m (flash mode).
The flash menu is displayed.
3
Use the multi selector to choose the desired flash mode and press k .
The icon for the selected flash mode is displayed at the top of the monitor.
When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for a five seconds.
If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.
Flash mode
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Using the Flash
B Lowering the Built-in Flash
When not using the built-in flash, gently push to lower the flash until it clicks shut.
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B Shooting When Lighting is Poor and the Flash is Disabled ( W )
• Use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera during shooting and avoid the effects of
camera shake. Turn vibration reduction ( A 122) off when using a tripod.
• The E symbol is displayed when the camera automatically increases sensitivity to minimize blur caused by slow shutter speed. Pictures shot when E is displayed may be slightly mottled.
B Note on Using the Flash
When using the flash at a wide-angle zoom position, reflections from dust particles in the air may appear as bright spots in pictures. To reduce these reflections, set the flash to W (Off), lower the built-in flash, or zoom in on the subject.
C The Flash Indicator
The flash indicator shows flash status when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
• On : Flash will fire when picture is taken.
• Blinks : Flash charging. Wait a few seconds and try again.
• Off : Flash will not fire when picture is taken.
C The Flash Mode Setting
When the built-in flash is raised in the A (auto),
P
,
S
,
A
, and
M
modes, the default setting is U (auto).
When any flash mode other than V (auto with red-eye reduction) is applied in A (auto) mode, the setting is only enabled until the camera is turned off. Turning the camera off returns flash mode to U (auto). When the flash mode is changed in the P , S , A , and M exposure modes, the setting is remembered even after the camera is turned off. When flash mode is applied in a scene mode, the setting is only enabled until another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off.
C Red-eye Reduction
This camera uses advanced red-eye reduction (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”). The flash fires repeatedly at low intensity before the main flash, reducing red-eye. The camera then analyzes the picture; if redeye is detected, the affected area will be processed to further reduce red-eye before the picture is saved. Note that because there is a slight lag between the shutter-release button being pressed and the picture being shot, this mode is not recommended when a quick shutter response is required.
The time before the next picture can be shot also increases slightly. Advanced red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in all situations. In extremely rare instances, areas not subject to red-eye may be affected by advanced red-eye reduction processing; in these cases, choose another mode and try again.
Shooting with the Self-timer
The camera is equipped with a ten-second and two-second timer for self-portraits.
When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction (
A 122) off when using a tripod.
1
Press n (self-timer).
The self-timer menu is displayed.
2
Use the multi selector to choose
10s
or
2s
and press k .
10s
(ten seconds): Suited for important occasions
(such as weddings)
2s
(two seconds): Suited for preventing camera shake
10s
2s
Self-timer
The mode selected for self-timer is displayed.
If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will be cancelled.
3
Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway.
Focus and exposure will be set.
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4
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.
The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds remaining before the shutter is released is displayed in the monitor. The selftimer lamp blinks while the timer is counting down. About one second before the shutter is released, the lamp remains lit and stops blinking.
When the shutter is released, the self-timer turns off.
To stop the timer before a picture is shot, press the shutter-release button again.
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Choosing a Focus Mode
Choose a focus mode according to the subject and composition.
A
D
B
E
Autofocus
Camera automatically adjusts focus according to distance to subject. Use when the distance from subject to lens is 40 cm (1 ft. 4 in.) or more, or 1.5 m (5 ft.) or more when camera is zoomed all the way out.
Macro close-up
Use for close-ups of flowers or small objects. The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position. When the zoom indicator is positioned on the wide-angle side where the F mark glows green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 10 cm (4 in.) from the lens. When zoom is positioned at the K mark, the camera can focus on subjects as close as 1 cm
(0.4 in.) from the lens.
Infinity
Use when shooting distant scenes through foreground objects such as windows or when shooting landscapes.
The focus indicator or focus area glow green while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. However, the camera may not be able to focus on nearby objects.
The flash mode is set to W (off).
Manual focus
The focus can be adjusted for any subject that is a distance of 1 cm to infinity from the lens. →
Focus Modes Available in Each Shooting Mode
D
A
E
(Autofocus)
(Macro close-up)
B (Infinity)
(Manual focus)
A (auto)
✔
✔
✔
–
P S A M Scene
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
*
–
* Availability varies between different scene modes ( A
(
✔
: available, –: not available) d (Sport
Continuous)
✔
–
–
✔
D
(Movie)
✔
✔
✔
–
Choosing a Focus Mode
Setting the Focus Mode
1
Press p (focus mode).
The focus menu is displayed.
Focus
2
Use the multi selector to choose the desired focus mode and press k .
The icon for the selected focus mode is displayed at the top of the monitor.
When A (autofocus) is applied, P is only displayed for five seconds.
If a setting is not applied by pressing k within a few seconds, the selection will be
20 cancelled.
C Macro Close-up Mode
In macro close-up mode, the camera focuses continuously, even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway to lock focus.
However, in P , S , A , and M modes, the setting of Autofocus mode
C Infinity Focus Mode
If you set the camera to infinity focus mode while using A (auto) mode or the
P
,
S
,
A
, or
M exposure modes, the focus area will not appear on the screen.
C The Focus Mode Setting
In A (auto), d (sport continuous), P , S , A , and M modes, the default setting is A (autofocus). The focus mode applied in A (auto) and d (sport continuous) mode will be restored to its default setting when another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off. The focus mode applied in scene mode will be restored to its default setting when another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off.
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Choosing a Focus Mode
Using Manual Focus
1
Press p (focus mode) to display the focus menu.
• Use the multi selector to choose E , and press k .
• The manual focus setting screen is displayed.
2
Press H or I of the multi selector to adjust the focus.
Adjust the focus while viewing the image in the monitor.
• Press H to focus on far away subjects.
• Press I to focus on subjects closer to the lens.
• You can take pictures by pressing the shutter-release button in this step.
3
Press k .
• W appears at the top of the monitor, and the focus is locked to the set focus.
• To readjust the focus, repeat steps 1 to 3.
Focus
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C Notes on E (Manual Focus)
Digital zoom is not available.
Exposure Compensation
Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker.
1
Press o (exposure compensation).
The exposure compensation value will be displayed.
Exposure compensation is not available in mode
M
(manual).
2
Press the multi selector H or I to adjust exposure.
The exposure compensation guide is displayed.
When the picture is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation in the positive (+) direction.
When the picture is too bright, adjust the exposure compensation in the negative (–) direction.
+0.3
Exposure compensation can be set to values between –2.0 and +2.0 EV in increments of
1/3 EV.
3
Press the shutter-release button to shoot.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to shoot while adjusting the exposure compensation value a little at a time.
+0.3
4
Press k .
When an exposure compensation value other than
0.0
is applied, the value is displayed with the H icon in the monitor.
To cancel exposure compensation, select
0.0
before pressing k , or follow steps 1 and 2 to select 0.0
.
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C Exposure Compensation Value
When exposure compensation is adjusted in A (auto), d (sport continuous) mode, or a scene mode, the setting is only enabled until another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off. Switching to another shooting mode or turning the camera off cancels exposure compensation and returns to
0.0
.
D Using Exposure Compensation
The camera tends to lower exposure when the frame is dominated by brightly lit objects and to increase exposure when the frame is mostly dark. Positive compensation may therefore be required to capture the brilliancy of very bright objects that fill the frame (for example, sunlit expanses of water, sand, or snow) or when the background is much brighter than the main subject. Negative compensation may be called for when large areas of the frame contain very dark objects (for example, a swath of dark green leaves) or when the background is much darker than the main subject.
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Shooting Suited for the Scene
Shooting in the Scene Mode
Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. The following scene modes are available.
The voice recording option can also be selected to record sound only.
b Portrait c Landscape e Night portrait f Party/indoor h Sunset i Dusk/dawn j Night landscape k Close up g Beach/snow l Museum
* See “Voice Recordings” ( A 68).
Setting the Scene Mode
1
Rotate the mode dial to y .
m Fireworks show n Copy o Backlight p Panorama assist
E Voice recording*
2
Press d to display the scene menu screen, choose the desired scene with the multi selector and press k .
Scene menu
Portrait
Landscape
Night portrait
Party/indoor
Beach/snow
Exit
3
Frame the subject and shoot.
• For scene modes that use the flash, be sure to press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the built-in flash before shooting.
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D Image Quality and Image Size
Image quality
Image size
( A 89) can be set in the scene menu. The
Image quality and
Image size
settings for the A (auto) mode, scene modes, and
P
,
S
,
A
, and
M
exposure modes are linked to each other.
Shooting in the Scene Mode
Features
b Portrait
Use this mode for portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly. Portrait subjects exhibit smooth, natural-looking skin tones.
• The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward
the camera (Shooting with Face-Priority
→
• If the camera detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera.
• If no face is recognized, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area.
• Digital zoom is not available.
m V * n Off*
* Other settings can be selected.
p A o 0.0* c Landscape
Use this mode for vivid landscapes and cityscapes.
• Camera focuses at infinity. The focus area or focus indicator always glows green when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note, however, that objects in the foreground may not always be in focus.
h Auto* m W n Off*
* Other settings can be selected.
p B o 0.0* h Off
C Icons Used for Descriptions
The following icons are used for descriptions in this section: X , flash mode when the built-in flash is
n
p , focus mode (
o
, exposure compensation ( A 37);
h ,
AF-assist illumination ( A 123).
C Scene Mode Settings
Adjustments to the flash mode setting, self-timer setting, focus mode setting, and exposure compensation value applied in any scene mode are cancelled and these settings return to their default values whenever another shooting mode is selected or the camera is turned off.
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Shooting in the Scene Mode e Night portrait
OQ
Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits shot at night.
• The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward the
camera (Shooting with Face-Priority
→
• If the camera detects multiple faces, the camera focuses on the face closest to the camera.
• If no face is recognized, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area.
• Shoot pictures with the built-in flash raised.
• Digital zoom is not available.
o 0.0
2 h Auto
2 m V 1 n Off
2 p A
1
2
Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction.
Other settings can be selected.
f Party/indoor
Captures the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting.
• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
• Hold the camera steadily as pictures are easily affected by camera shake. When shooting under low lighting, use of a tripod is recommended. Set
Vibration reduction
(
to
Off
when using a tripod.
m V 1 n Off
2 p A o 0.0
2 h
1
2
Fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. Other settings can be selected.
Other settings can be selected.
g Beach/snow
Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.
• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
Auto
2 m U * n Off*
* Other settings can be selected.
p A o 0.0* h Auto*
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O : For those scene modes with O , use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction
(
A 122) off when using a tripod.
Q : Pictures shot in scene modes utilizing Q may be processed to reduce noise and therefore take longer to record.
h Sunset
Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.
• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
Shooting in the Scene Mode
O m W n Off*
* Other settings can be selected.
p A o i Dusk/dawn
OQ
Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset.
• Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator always glows green. Note, however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.
0.0* m W n Off*
* Other settings can be selected.
p B o j Night landscape
OQ
Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes.
• Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator always glows green. Note, however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.
0.0* m W n Off*
* Other settings can be selected.
p B o 0.0* h AUTO* h h
Off
Off
O : For those scene modes with O , use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction
(
A 122) off when using a tripod.
Q : Pictures shot in scene modes utilizing Q may be processed to reduce noise and therefore take longer to record.
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Shooting in the Scene Mode k Close-up
Photograph flowers, insects and other small objects at close range.
• D
(macro close-up) is selected for focus mode ( A 34) and
the camera automatically zooms to the position at the closest distance at which the camera can focus.
• The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending on the zoom position. When the zoom indicator is positioned where the F mark glows green or at the
K mark, the camera can focus on subjects as close as
10 cm (4 in.) or 1 cm (0.4 in.) from the lens, respectively.
• AF area mode is set to Manual (
k is pressed, camera focuses on subject in active focus area.
• The camera will continuously focus on different objects until you press the shutter-release button halfway to lock focus.
• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the
Vibration reduction
(
A 122) setting and hold the camera
steadily.
m U * n Off* p p o 0.0* h Auto*
* Other settings can be selected. Note that the flash may be unable to light entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft. 8 in.).
l Museum
Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example, in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash.
• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
• BSS (Best Shot Selector) (
98 to 99) is used when shooting.
• As pictures are easily affected by camera shake, check the
Vibration reduction
(
A 122) setting and hold the camera
steadily.
A 2 o m W n Off
1 p
1
2
Other settings can be selected.
Also D (macro close-up) can be selected.
0.0
1 h Off
Shooting in the Scene Mode m Fireworks show
O
Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework.
• Camera focuses at infinity. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus indicator (
green. Note, however, focus may not be set for near subjects, while the camera focuses at infinity.
• Up to 11.5× optical zoom can be used.
• Digital zoom is not available.
m W n Off p B o 0.0
n Copy
Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in print.
• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
• Use p (macro close-up) mode (
this mode to focus at short ranges.
• Colored text and drawings may not show up well.
m W 1 n Off
1 p
1
2
Other settings can be selected.
Also D (macro close-up) can be selected.
A 2 o 0.0
1 o Backlight
Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing features or details into shadow. The flash fires automatically to
“fill in” (illuminate) shadows.
• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
• Shoot pictures with the built-in flash raised.
m m n Off*
* Other settings can be selected.
p A o 0.0* h Off h Auto
1 h Auto*
O : For those scene modes with O , use of a tripod is recommended. Turn vibration reduction
(
A 122) off when using a tripod.
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Shooting in the Scene Mode p Panorama assist
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Use when shooting a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single panorama using the supplied Panorama Maker software.
• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
m W 1 n Off
1 p A
2 o
1
2
Other settings can be selected.
D (macro close-up) or B (infinity) can also be selected.
0.0
1 h Auto
1
Shooting Pictures for a Panorama
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for best results. Turn vibration reduction (
A 122) off when using a tripod.
1
Use the multi selector to choose p
Panorama assist
in the scene menu and press k .
The panorama direction icon ( I ) is displayed to show the direction in which pictures will be joined.
Scene menu
Fireworks show
Copy
Backlight
Panorama assist
Voice recording
Exit
2
Use the multi selector to choose the direction and press k .
Select how pictures will be joined together in the completed panorama; right ( I ), left ( J ), up ( K ) or down
( L ).
Yellow direction icons ( I I ) appear for the selected direction. When you press k , the selected direction is set, and a white direction icon ( I ) appears for that direction.
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33), focus mode ( A 34) and exposure
compensation (
A 37) settings with this step, if necessary. Press
k to reselect the direction.
3
Shoot the first picture.
The first picture is displayed in the first third of the monitor.
4
Shoot the second picture.
Compose the next picture so that it overlaps the first picture.
Repeat until you have shot the necessary number of pictures to complete the scene.
5
Press k when shooting is completed.
The camera returns to step 2.
Shooting in the Scene Mode
1/125 F2.8
D Panorama Assist
30), self-timer ( A 33), focus (
34) and exposure compensation ( A 37) settings
cannot be adjusted after the first shot. Pictures cannot be deleted, nor can zoom, image quality
(
88), or image size ( A 89) be adjusted until the series is finalized.
The panorama series is terminated if the camera enters standby mode with the auto off function
(
A 124) during shooting. Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled
to a longer setting is recommended.
D Exposure Lock
R is displayed to indicate that exposure, white balance, and focus have been locked at the values set with the first shot. All pictures taken in a panorama series have the same exposure, whitebalance, and focus settings.
D Panorama Maker
Install Panorama Maker from the supplied Software Suite CD. Transfer pictures to a computer ( A 74)
and use Panorama Maker ( A 77) to join them in a single panorama.
D More Information
See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” ( A 132) for more information.
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Sport Continuous Mode
Shooting in Sport Continuous Mode
Sports continuous mode allows rapid, continuous shooting while you press and hold the shutter-release button fully. With continuous shooting, instantaneous movements in moving subjects can be captured clearly.
1
Rotate the mode dial to d (sport continuous).
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2
Press d and choose a continuous shooting type.
• Use the multi selector in the sport continuous menu to choose a type (
• Press d or the shutter-release button to return to the shooting screen.
Sport continuous
Continuous H
Continuous M
Continuous L
Continuous
Image quality
Exit
3
Frame the subject and shoot.
• Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
• Continuous shooting takes place for as long as the shutter-release button is pressed fully.
• If a high-speed continuous shooting setting (H, M, L) is selected, shooting ends
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when the maximum number of frames per shot is reached. To continue taking pictures, press the shutter-release button fully again.
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C Notes on Sport Continuous Mode
• The flash setting is fixed at W (off).
• The focus mode (
A (autofocus). During sport continuous mode, the camera continuously adjusts the focus with the autofocus function until you press the shutter-release button halfway and focus becomes fixed. E (manual focus) is also available for the focus mode setting.
• Exposure compensation (
• The focus, exposure, and white balance settings are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series.
• The self-timer is unavailable.
• The speed of continuous shooting may be slower depending on the image quality, image size, and shutter speed settings and the data transfer speed of the memory card.
• When a high-speed continuous shooting setting is selected, ISO sensitivity is automatically set to a high setting. Captured pictures may appear rough as a result.
• Be aware that shooting will stop if the built-in flash is raised or lowered while you are pressing the shutter-release button fully.
Sport Continuous Menu
In the sport continuous menu, you can select the continuous shooting type and the image quality and image size recorded.
In sport continuous mode, press d to display the sport continuous menu and use the multi selector to choose the continuous shooting type.
Types of Sport Continuous Shooting
Description Type k Continuous H
(default setting)
Maximum continuous shooting speed
Approx. 13 frames per second
(30 frames max.) l Continuous M m Continuous L
Approx. 6 frames per second
(30 frames max.)
Approx. 4 frames per second
(30 frames max.)
High-speed continuous shooting. The ISO sensitivity is set automatically within the range of ISO 640 to 1600.
The shutter speed is set automatically within the range of
1/4,000 sec. to 1/15 sec.
V Continuous
Approx. 1.1 frames per second
(9 frames max.)
Continuous shooting. The ISO sensitivity is set automatically within the range of ISO 64 to 800.
Image Quality and Image Size
Setting q Image quality
Description
Choose the compression ratio for the pictures recorded. The options available are the same as those for the Image quality setting in the shooting menu
(
A 88). However, the image quality setting in the sport continuous menu is
stored separately and is not applied to other shooting modes.
r Image size
Choose the size (pixel count) for the pictures recorded.
• When a high-speed continuous shooting setting is selected, only the
C 2048×1536 (default setting), B 1600×1200 , A 1280×960 ,
J 1024×768 , and K 640×480 image sizes are available.
• When
Continuous
is selected as the sport continuous type, the image sizes available are the same as those for the
Image size
setting in the shooting menu ( A 89).
• The image size setting in the sport continuous menu is stored separately from the image size setting in other shooting modes and is not applied to the other modes.
D Notes on High-Speed Continuous Shooting
• Even if you choose D 2592×1944 or larger for the Image size setting while Continuous is selected as the sport continuous shooting type, the Image size setting will change to
C 2048×1536 once you switch to Continuous H , Continuous M , or Continuous L .
• As the ISO sensitivity is fixed at 640 and over during high-speed continuous shooting (H, M, L), proper exposure may not be obtained in clear weather (pictures may be overexposed).
• If bright objects such as the sun or electric lights are captured during high-speed continuous shooting, vertical streaks of light may appear in the recorded images.
We recommend that you avoid capturing bright objects during high-speed continuous shooting.
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P, S, A and M modes
Shooting in
P
,
S
,
A
, and
M
Modes
By rotating the mode dial, you can shoot pictures in the following four exposure modes:
P
(programmed auto),
S
(shutter-priority auto),
A
(aperture-priority auto), and M (manual). In addition to allowing you to set the shutter speed and aperture yourself, these modes offer control over a variety of advanced settings such as changing the ISO sensitivity and white balance in the shooting menu (
P
Mode
Programmed auto
Description
Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings. Flexible program, which changes the combination of shutter speed and aperture, can be used
S
Shutter-priority auto
User chooses shutter speed; camera selects aperture for best results. Use to freeze or blur motion.
A
Aperture-priority auto
User chooses aperture; camera selects shutter speed for best results. Use to blur background or bring both foreground and background into focus.
M
Manual (
User controls both shutter speed and aperture.
D Shutter Speed and Aperture
The same exposure can be achieved with different combinations of shutter speed and aperture, allowing you to freeze or blur motion and control depth of field. The following figure shows how shutter speed and aperture affect exposure. When the ISO sensitivity setting
(
A 96) is changed, the range of shutter speeds
and aperture values at which the correct exposure can be obtained also changes.
Shutter speed
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Aperture
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Fast shutter speed:
1/1,000s
Slow shutter speed:
1/30s
Large aperture (small f-number): f/2.8
Small aperture (large f-number): f/8.0
P
(Programmed Auto) Mode
Shoot pictures with shutter speed and aperture value set automatically by the camera (
1
Rotate the mode dial to
P
.
2
Frame the subject, focus, and shoot.
At default setting, the camera automatically selects the focus area containing the closest subject, from nine focus areas, and adjusts focus accordingly (
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Flexible Program
In mode P , different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the command dial (“flexible program”).
While flexible program is in effect, an asterisk (*) appears next to the mode indicator ( P ) in the monitor.
• Rotate the command dial to the right for large apertures (small fnumbers) that blur background details or fast shutter speeds that
“freeze” motion.
• Rotate the command dial to the left for small apertures (large fnumbers) that increase depth of field or slow shutter speeds that blur motion.
• To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate the command dial until the asterisk next to the mode indicator is no longer displayed. Selecting another mode, or turning off the camera, also restores default shutter speed and aperture settings.
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B Note on Shutter Speed
When
Continuous
,
BSS
or
Multi-shot 16
is selected for
Continuous
other than
Off
is selected for
Auto bracketing
( A 101), the slowest shutter speed available is
down to 1/2 sec.
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S
(Shutter-Priority Auto) Mode
Set the shutter speed and shoot pictures ( A 48).
1
Rotate the mode dial to
S
.
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2
Rotate the command dial to choose the shutter speed value between
1/2,000 sec. and 8 sec.
3
Focus and shoot.
At default setting, the camera automatically selects the focus area containing the closest subject, from nine focus areas, and adjusts focus accordingly (
1/250 F2.8
B S (Shutter-Priority Auto) Mode
• If the selected shutter speed would result in the picture being over- or underexposed, the shutterspeed display will flash when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Choose another shutter speed and try again.
• At speeds slower than 1/4 sec, the shutter speed indicator will turn red to show that noise
reduction ( A 105) is recommended to reduce “noise” in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly
colored dots.
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B Note on Shutter Speed
When
Continuous
,
BSS
or
Multi-shot 16
is selected for
Continuous
other than Off is selected for Auto bracketing
( A 101), the slowest shutter speed available is
down to 1/2 sec.
A
(Aperture-Priority Auto) Mode
Set the aperture value and shoot pictures (
1
Rotate the mode dial to
A
.
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2
Rotate the command dial to choose the f/-number (aperture value).
When the camera is zoomed all the way out, aperture can be set to values between f/2.8 and f/8.0; at maximum zoom, aperture can be set to values between f/4.5 and f/8.0.
3
Focus and shoot.
At default setting, the camera automatically selects the focus area containing the closest subject, from nine focus areas, and adjusts focus accordingly (
1/125 F3.2
B A (Aperture-Priority Auto) Mode
If the selected aperture would result in the picture being over- or underexposed, the aperture display will flash when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Choose another aperture and try again.
B Note on Shutter Speed
When
Continuous
,
BSS
or
Multi-shot 16
is selected for
Continuous
other than Off is selected for Auto bracketing
( A 101), the slowest shutter speed available is
down to 1/2 sec.
D Aperture and Zoom
Aperture is expressed as an f-number, which is the ratio of the focal length of the lens to the effective diameter of the opening (aperture) through which light enters the camera. Large apertures
(expressed by small f-numbers) let more light into the camera, small apertures (large f-numbers) less.
When the camera is zoomed out, the focal length of the lens diminishes and the f-number decreases. When the camera is zoomed in, the focal length and f-number increase.
The COOLPIX P80 has a lens with a focal length of 4.7–84.2 mm and an aperture of f/2.8 to f/4.5.
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M
(Manual) Mode
Set the shutter speed and aperture value, and shoot pictures ( A 48).
1
Rotate the mode dial to
M
.
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1/125 F2.8
2
Press the multi selector K to activate the shutter speed setting.
The active setting switches between shutter speed and aperture each time the multi selector K is pressed.
At speeds slower than 1/4 sec., the shutter speed indicator turns red (
3
Rotate the command dial to choose a shutter speed between 1/2,000 sec. and 8 sec.
When adjusting aperture or shutter speed, the degree of deviation from the exposure value measured by the camera is displayed for a few seconds in the exposure display.
The degree of deviation in the exposure display is shown in EVs (-2 to +2 EV in increments of 1/3 EV). A display similar to that illustrated at right indicates that the picture will be overexposed by 1 EV (+1).
Overexposed
+2
1/125 F2.8
+ 0
Underexposed
-2
+1 -1
Values in EVs
4
Press the multi selector K to activate the aperture setting.
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M (Manual) Mode
5
Rotate the command dial to choose an aperture value.
Repeat steps 2 to 5 to modify shutter speed and aperture settings until the desired exposure is achieved.
6
Focus and shoot.
At default setting, the camera automatically selects the focus area containing the closest subject, from nine focus
areas, and adjust focus accordingly ( A 102).
1/250 F2.8
B Note on Shutter Speed
When Continuous , BSS or Multi-shot 16 is selected for Continuous
other than Off is selected for Auto bracketing
( A 101), the slowest shutter speed available is
down to 1/2 sec.
B Note on ISO Sensitivity
When ISO sensitivity
Auto (default setting), Fixed range auto , or High ISO sensitivity auto , ISO sensitivity will be fixed at ISO 64.
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More on Playback
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback
Rotate the zoom control to f ( h ) (thumbnail playback) in full-frame playback mode (
pictures in “contact sheets” of thumbnail images.
The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed.
1/ 10
To Use Description A
Press the multi selector HIJK to choose pictures.
Choose pictures
Change number of pictures displayed
Cancel thumbnail playback
Switch to shooting mode f ( h ) g ( i ) k c
Rotate the command dial to choose pictures.
–
Rotate the zoom control to f ( h ), display picture thumbnails in the following order:
4 ➝ 9 ➝ 16
Rotate the zoom control to g ( i ), the number of thumbnails changes reversely.
Press k .
–
Press c or the shutter-release button to switch to the mode selected with the mode dial.
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C Thumbnail Playback Mode Display
When pictures for which Print set (
Protect
(
111) settings have been configured
are selected, the icons in the illustration to the right appear.
Movies are displayed as film frames.
Print set icon
1/ 10
Protect icon
Film frames
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Rotating the zoom control to g ( i ) during full-frame
playback mode ( A 28) zooms the current picture in 3×,
with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor.
The guide at lower right shows which portion of the picture is enlarged.
The following operations can be performed while pictures are zoomed in.
Zoom in
To
Zoom out
Use g ( i ) f ( h )
Description
Zoom increases each time the zoom control is rotated to g ( i ), up to about 10×.
Zoom also increases by rotating the command dial to right.
Zoom decreases each time the zoom control is rotated to f ( h ). When the magnification ratio reaches 1×, the display returns to full-frame playback mode.
Zoom also decreases by rotating the command dial to left.
A
–
–
View other areas of picture
Press the multi selector H , I , J or K to move to areas of the picture not visible in the monitor.
Switch to fullframe playback
Crop picture k d c
Press k .
Press d to crop current picture to contain only the portion visible in the monitor.
Press c or the shutter-release button to switch to the mode selected with the mode dial.
Switch to shooting mode
Pictures Taken in Face Priority
When the zoom control is rotated to g ( i ) during fullframe playback mode for pictures taken in
Face priority
( A 103), the picture will be enlarged using the face
(which was focused on during shooting time) as the centralized point.
If several faces are recognized, the picture will be enlarged using the face (which was focused on during shooting time) as the centralized point, and pressing the multi selector H , I , J , or K will enable you to switch between the people’s faces.
You can change the zoom ratio by rotating the zoom control to g ( i ) or f ( h ).
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Editing Pictures
Use the COOLPIX P80 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files
( A 132). The editing features described below are available.
Editing function
Crop (
Black border (
Description
Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the picture.
Enlarge the image or refine the composition and create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor.
Create a small copy of pictures suitable for use on web pages or as e-mail attachments.
Create a copy with a black frame along border of the picture that provides a little more impact.
C Picture Editing
• Pictures shot at an image size of I (3,648 × 2,432), G (3,584 × 2,016), and H
cannot be modified using an editing function other than black border.
• The COOLPIX P80’s editing functions may not be available for pictures shot with non-COOLPIX P80 digital cameras.
• If a copy created using the COOLPIX P80 is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer.
• Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or on the memory card.
C Restrictions on Picture Editing
(
✔
: available, –: not available)
1st editing
D-Lighting
Crop
Small picture
Black border
D-Lighting
–
–
–
–
Crop
✔
–
–
–
2nd editing
Small picture
✔
–
–
–
• Pictures cannot be edited twice with the same editing function.
• The D-Lighting should be done first while the restricted use of combination exists.
• A black border cannot be applied to copies created using editing functions.
Black border
–
–
–
–
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D Original Pictures and Edited Copies
• Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original pictures are deleted. The original pictures are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted.
• Edited copies are stored with the same recording date and time as the original.
•
Edited copies are not marked for printing ( A 84) or protecting (
Editing Pictures
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting
D-Lighting can be used to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of a picture. Enhanced copies are stored as separate files.
1
Select the desired picture from full-frame
28) or thumbnail ( A 54) playback mode
and press d .
The playback menu is displayed.
2
Use the multi selector to choose
D-Lighting
and press k
.
The original version will be shown on the left and the edited version will be shown on the right.
Playback menu
D-Lighting
Print set
Slide show
Delete
Protect
Exit
3
Choose
OK
and press k .
A new copy with enhanced brightness and contrast is created.
To cancel D-Lighting, choose
Cancel
and press k .
D-Lighting copies can be recognized by the c icon displayed during playback.
D-Lighting
OK
Cancel
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D More Information
See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” ( A 132) for more information.
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Editing Pictures
Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop
This function is only available when u is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom (
A 55) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files.
1
Rotate the zoom control to g ( i ) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image.
2
Refine copy composition.
Rotate the zoom control to g or f to adjust the zoom ratio.
Press the multi selector H , I , J or K to scroll the picture until only the portion you want to copy is visible in the monitor.
3
Press d .
4
Use the multi selector to choose
Yes
and press k .
A new picture, containing only the portion visible in the monitor, is created.
To cancel creating a cropped copy, choose No .
Save this image as displayed?
No
Yes
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Depending on the size of the original picture and the zoom ratio in effect at the time the copy was created, the camera will automatically select one of the following image size settings for cropped copies (unit: pixels).
• E 3,264 × 2,448 • D 2,592 × 1,944 • L 2,272 × 1,704 • C 2,048 × 1,536
• B 1,600 × 1,200 • A 1,280 × 960 • J 1,024 × 768 • K 640 × 480
• l 320 × 240 • m 160 × 120
When the image-mode setting for a cropped copy is
320×240
or
160×120
, a gray frame will appear around the picture during playback, and the m or n small picture icons will appear on the left side of the monitor.
D More Information
See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” ( A 132) for more information.
Editing Pictures g
Resizing Pictures: Small Picture
Create a small copy of the current picture. Small copies are stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1:16. The following sizes are available.
Option l 640×480 m 320×240 n 160×120
Description
Suited to television playback.
Suited to display on web pages.
Suitable for e-mail attachments.
1
Select the desired picture from full-frame
28) or thumbnail ( A 54) playback mode
and press d .
The playback menu is displayed.
2
Use the multi selector to choose
Small pic.
and press k .
Playback menu
Rotate image
Hide image
Small pic.
Copy
Black border
Exit
3
Choose the desired copy size and press k .
Small pic.
640×480
320×240
160×120
Exit
4
Choose
Yes
and press k .
A new, smaller copy is created.
To cancel creating a small copy, choose
No
.
The copy is displayed with a gray frame.
Create small picture file?
No
Yes
D More Information
See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” ( A 132) for more information.
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Editing Pictures
Adding Black Frame on Pictures: Black Border
This function creates copies with
Thin
,
Medium
, or
Broad
black lines, along borders of pictures. Copies with black frame are stored as separate files.
1
Select the desired picture from full-frame
28) or thumbnail ( A 54) playback mode
and press d .
The playback menu is displayed.
2
Use the multi selector to choose
Black border
and press k .
Playback menu
Rotate image
Hide image
Small pic.
Copy
Black border
Exit
3
Choose the desired thickness of frame and press k .
Black border
Thin
Medium
Broad
Exit
4
Choose
Yes
and press k .
A new copy with black frame is created.
To cancel creating a copy with black frame, choose No .
Create a copy with a black border?
No
Yes
\
B Black Border
• Borders of a picture will be hidden with black lines because black portion is drawn from picture’s edges according to their thickness.
• When a picture with black border are printed using printer’s borderless print function, black frame may not be printed.
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D More Information
See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” ( A 132) for more information.
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback
Use the camera’s built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures marked with n in full-frame
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Recording Voice Memos
A voice memo, up to 20 seconds in length, will be recorded while k is pressed down.
• Do not touch the built-in microphone during recording.
• During recording, o and p blink.
Playing Voice Memos
Press k while a picture is displayed in fullframe playback mode to play voice memo.
Playback ends when the voice memo ends or k is pressed again.
• Pictures with voice memos can be recognized by the q icons.
• Use the zoom control g ( i )/ f ( h ) during playback to adjust the volume.
Deleting Voice Memos
Select a picture with a voice memo and press l . Use the multi selector to choose w and press k . Only the voice memo will be deleted.
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Erase 1 image?
No
Yes
B Voice Memos
• When a picture with a voice memo attached is deleted, both the picture and its voice memo are deleted.
• If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded.
• The COOLPIX P80 cannot be used to attach voice memos to pictures shot with cameras other than the COOLPIX P80.
D More Information
See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” ( A 132) for more information.
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Movies
Recording Movies
To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, follow the steps below.
1
Rotate the mode dial to D .
Exposure count display shows maximum total length of movie that can be recorded.
2
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording.
Camera focuses on the subject in the center focus area.
A progress bar at the bottom of the monitor shows the amount of recording time remaining.
To end recording, press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time.
B Recording Movies
• Exposure compensation (
A (autofocus), D (macro close-up), and B (infinity) are available for the focus mode (
34). Flash ( A 30) can only be used for time-lapse movies. The
self-timer is unavailable.
• Flash mode (
34), and exposure compensation ( A 37) settings cannot be
applied or changed while movies are being recorded. Apply or change settings as necessary before movie recording begins.
• Optical zoom cannot be adjusted once movie recording begins. Digital zoom cannot be applied before movie recording begins. However, digital zoom (up to 2×) can be applied while movies, other than stop-motion movies, are being recorded.
• With the exception of
Time-lapse movie P mode, the angle of view (field of view) when shooting movies is smaller than when shooting still pictures.
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D Changing Movie Settings
• Movie options, autofocus mode, or electronic VR can be changed (
• When Movie options is set to Time-lapse movie P , movies are recorded without sound.
The Movie Menu
Movie options
,
Autofocus mode
and
Electronic VR
settings can be changed from the movie menu.
Press d in movie mode to display the movie menu and use the multi selector to modify and apply settings.
Selecting Movie Options
The movie menu offers the options shown below.
Option
J TV movie 640 P
(default setting)
I TV movie 640
S Small size 320
N Time-lapse movie P
Q Sepia movie 320
R B&W movie 320
Image size and frame rate
Image size: 640 × 480 pixels
Frame rate: 30 frames per second
Image size: 640 × 480 pixels
Frame rate: 15 frames per second
Image size: 320 × 240 pixels
Frame rate: 15 frames per second
The camera automatically shoots pictures at intervals and
joins them into a silent movie ( A 65).
Image size: 640 × 480 pixels
Frame rate for playback: 30 frames per second
Record movies in sepia tones.
Image size: 320 × 240 pixels
Frame rate: 15 frames per second
Record movies in black and white.
Image size: 320 × 240 pixels
Frame rate: 15 frames per second
D Using the Command Dial to Choose Movie Options
Movie options can also be selected by holding down w and rotating the command dial.
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The Movie Menu
C Movie Options and Maximum Movie Length and Frames
Option
Internal memory
(approx. 50 MB)
Memory card
(256 MB)
J TV movie 640 P
(default setting)
I TV movie 640
S Small size 320
N Time-lapse movie P
Q Sepia movie 320
R B&W movie 320
45 sec.
1 min. 30 sec.
2 min. 57 sec.
534 frames
2 min. 57 sec.
2 min. 57 sec.
Approx. 3 min. 40 sec.
Approx. 7 min. 20 sec.
Approx. 14 min. 30 sec.
1800 frames per movie
Approx. 14 min. 30 sec.
Approx. 14 min. 30 sec.
* Movies can be as long as free space in the internal memory or on the memory card allows.
All figures are approximate. Maximum movie length or frames varies with make of memory card. The maximum file size for a single movie is 2 GB. Therefore, the 2 GB maximum movie length will be displayed even when memory cards with greater capacities are used.
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D More Information
See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” ( A 132) for more information.
The Movie Menu
Autofocus mode
Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode.
Option
A Single AF
(default setting)
Description
Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and locks at this position during shooting.
B Full-time AF
Camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired and locked.
To prevent sound of camera focusing from interfering with recording, use of Single AF is recommended.
Electronic VR
Enable or disable electronic VR for movie recording.
Option x On
Description
Reduce the effects of camera shake in all movie modes except
Time-lapse movie P .
k Off
(default setting)
Electronic VR is not enabled.
At settings other than
Off
, the electronic vibration reduction icon is displayed in the monitor (
D Vibration Reduction for Time-Lapse Movies
To enable or disable vibration reduction while shooting in Time-lapse movie P mode, use the
Vibration reduction
122) in the setup menu ( A 114).
Time-Lapse Movies
Record flowers opening or butterflies emerging from cocoons.
1
Use the multi selector to choose
Movie options
in the movie menu and press k .
Movie
Movie options
Autofocus mode
Electronic VR
Exit
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The Movie Menu
2
Choose
Time-lapse movie
P and press k .
3
Choose the interval between shots and press k .
Choose from intervals between 30 seconds and
60 minutes.
4
Press d .
The camera returns to shooting mode.
Movie options
TV movie 640
TV movie 640
Small size 320
Time-lapse movie
Sepia movie 320
Exit
Set interval time
30 s
1 m
5 m
10 m
30 m
Exit
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5
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording.
Monitor turns off and power-on lamp blinks between shots.
Monitor reactivates automatically for the next shot.
6
Press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time to end recording.
Recording will automatically stop if the internal memory or memory card becomes full, or when 1,800 frames have been recorded. An 1,800-frame movie has a playback time of
60 seconds.
B Time-Lapse Movie
• Flash mode (
34), and exposure compensation ( A 37) cannot be adjusted
after the first picture is shot. Apply the appropriate settings before shooting begins.
• To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during recording, use a fully charged battery.
• To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-62A (available
separately from Nikon) ( A 130).
Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
• Do not rotate the mode dial to a different setting during recording.
Movie Playback
In full-frame playback mode ( A 28), movies are
recognized by movie options (
display it in full-frame playback mode and press k .
Use the zoom control g ( i )/ f ( h ) during playback to adjust the volume.
Rotate the command dial to advance or rewind the movie.
Press the multi selector J or K to choose a control at the top of the monitor, then press k to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available.
Pausing
During playback
8 s
Volume indicator
To
Rewind
Advance
Pause
Press
K
L
O
Description
Rewind movie. Playback resumes when k is released.
Advance movie. Playback resumes when k is released.
Pause playback.
The following operations can be performed while playback is paused.
M
Rewind movie by one frame. Rewind continues while k is pressed.
N
Advance movie by one frame. Advance continues while k is pressed.
P Resume playback.
End Q End playback and return to full-frame playback.
Deleting Movie Files
Press l when being played back, when displayed in full-frame playback mode (
thumbnail (
A 54) playback mode. A confirmation
dialog is displayed. Choose
Yes
and press k to delete the movie, or choose
No
and press k to return to the normal playback display without deleting the movie.
Erase 1 image?
No
Yes
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Voice Recordings
Making Voice Recordings
Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker.
1
Rotate the mode dial to y .
2
Press d to display the scene menu, use the multi selector to choose E (voice recording), and press k .
The length of recording that can be made will be displayed.
Scene menu
Fireworks show
Copy
Backlight
Panorama assist
Voice recording
Exit
3
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording.
Voice recording
The power-on lamp lights during recording.
If no operations are performed for about 30 seconds after voice recording begins, the camera’s auto off function is enabled and the monitor turns off. If recording is still in progress, the power-on lamp will remain lit even if the monitor turns off.
See “Operations During Recording” ( A 69) for more information.
0 0 1 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 8
Max. rec. time
1 7 : 3 0
0 0 : 4 7 : 4 7
4
Press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time to end recording.
Recording will end automatically if the internal memory or memory card becomes full, or after five hours of recording on the memory card.
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D More Information
See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” ( A 132) for more information.
Making Voice Recordings
Operations During Recording
Recording indicator
File number
Length of recording
Progress indicator
Voice recording
0 0 1 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 8 1 7 : 3 0
0 0 : 0 1 : 0 0 / 0 0 : 4 6 : 4 7
Index: 0 1
Date and time of recording
Time remaining
Index number
To
Reactivate the monitor
Pause/resume recording
Create index*
Press c k
Description
If the monitor has turned off, press c to reactivate.
Press once to pause recording; The power-on lamp will blink.
During recording, press the multi selector H , I , J , or K to create index. Indexes make it easy to locate desired portions of a recording. Start of recording is index number
01; other numbers that follow are assigned in ascending order each time the multi selector is pressed, up to index number 98.
End recording
Press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time to end recording.
* The copied files can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAV-compatible audio player. Note that index points created with the camera cannot be used when voice recordings are played back on computers.
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Playing Voice Recordings
1
Press c in the voice recording screen (
step 3).
2
Use the multi selector to choose the desired sound file and press k .
The selected sound file will be played back.
0 0 7
0 0 8
0 0 9
0 1 0
Select sound file
0 0 6 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 8 1 7 : 3 0
1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 8 1 8 : 3 0
2 6 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 8 1 3 : 0 0
2 9 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 8 1 6 : 4 0
0 3 / 0 6 / 2 0 0 8 0 8 : 0 0
Copy Play
Playing Voice Recordings
Operations During Playback
Control icons
File number
Playback time
Progress indicator
Sound file playback
0 0 3 2 6 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 8 1 3 : 0 0
0 0 : 0 0 : 5 0 / 0 0 : 0 1 : 0 0
Index 0 3
Date and time of recording
Length of recording
Index number
Index Volume
Use the zoom control g ( i )/ f ( h ) to adjust audio playback volume.
Use the command dial to advance or rewind the voice recording.
Playback controls appear at the top of the monitor. Press the multi selector J or K to choose a control, then press k to perform the selected operation. The following operations are available.
To
Rewind
Press
K
L
Description
Rewind voice recording. Playback resumes when k is released.
Advance voice recording. Playback resumes when k is released.
Advance
Skip to previous index
Skip to next index
R
S
Skip to previous index.
Skip to next index.
O
Pause
End
P
Q
Pause playback.
The following operations can be performed while playback is paused:
Resume playback.
End playback and return to the sound file selection screen.
Deleting Sound Files
Press l during playback or after selecting a sound file
(use the multi selector). A confirmation dialog will be displayed. To delete the file, choose
Yes
and press k .
To cancel deletion, choose
No
and press k .
Delete
File will be deleted. OK?
No
Yes
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Copying Voice Recordings
Copy voice recordings between the internal memory and a memory card.
This option is available only when a memory card is inserted.
1
Press d in the select sound file screen
2
Use the multi selector to choose the option and press k .
q : Copy recordings from internal memory to memory card.
r : Copy recordings from memory card to internal memory.
3
Choose the copy option and press k .
Selected files : Proceed to step 4.
Copy all files : Proceed to step 5.
Copy sound files
Exit
Camera to card
Selected files
Copy all files
Exit
4
Choose the desired file.
Press the multi selector K to select the file ( y ). Press the multi selector K again to cancel the selection.
• Multiple files can be selected.
• Press k to finalize file selection.
Select sound files
0 0 1 1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 8 1 7 : 3 0
0 0 2
0 0 3
0 0 4
0 0 5
1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 8 1 8 : 3 0
2 6 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 8 1 3 : 0 0
2 9 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 8 1 6 : 4 0
0 3 / 0 6 / 2 0 0 8 0 8 : 0 0
Exit Select
5
When a confirmation dialog is displayed, choose
Yes
and press k .
Copying starts.
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B Voice Recordings
The COOLPIX P80 may be unable to play or copy sound files created with cameras other than the
COOLPIX P80.
C
No sound file.
Message
If there are no sound files stored on the memory card when c is pressed (
message
No sound file.
will be displayed. Press d to display the copy sound files screen, and copy the sound files stored in the camera’s internal memory to the memory card.
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers
Connecting to a TV
Connect the camera to a television using the supplied audio/video cable to play back pictures on the television.
1
Turn off the camera.
2
Connect the camera to the TV using the supplied audio/video cable.
Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the TV, and the white plug to the audioin jack.
Yellow White
3
Tune the television to the video channel.
See the documentation provided with your television for details.
4
Hold down c to turn on the camera.
The camera enters playback mode, and pictures recorded to the internal memory, or memory card, will be displayed on the television.
While connected to the TV, the camera monitor will remain off.
B Connecting an Audio/Video Cable
When connecting the audio/video cable, be sure that the camera connector is oriented correctly. Do not use force when connecting the audio/video cable to the camera. When disconnecting the audio/video cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.
B Video Mode
Be sure that the camera’s video mode setting conforms to the standard used by your television. The video mode setting is an option set in the setup menu (
Video mode (
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Connecting to a Computer
When the camera is connected to a computer using the supplied USB cable, pictures recorded with the camera can be copied (transferred) to the computer for storage using the Nikon Transfer software.
Before Connecting the Camera
Installing the Software
Before connecting the camera to a computer, software, including Nikon Transfer and Panorama Maker for creating panorama images, must be installed from the supplied Software Suite CD.
For more information on installing the software, refer to the Quick Start Guide .
Operating Systems Compatible with COOLPIX P80
Windows
Preinstalled versions of Windows Vista (32-bit Home Basic/Home Premium/
Business/Enterprise/Ultimate editions), Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Home Edition/
Professional)
If your computer is running Windows 2000 Professional, use a card reader or similar device to transfer pictures stored on the memory card to the computer
Macintosh
Mac OS X (version 10.3.9, 10.4.11)
Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility.
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B Notes on Power Source
• When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use a fully-charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.
• To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-62A (available
separately from Nikon) ( A 130).
Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
Connecting to a Computer
Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer
1
Start the computer to which Nikon Transfer has been installed.
2
Turn off the camera.
3
Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable.
4
Turn on the camera.
The power-on lamp will light up.
Windows Vista
When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, select
Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Nikon
Transfer
.
To bypass this dialog in the future, check
Always do this for this device
. Nikon Transfer will start.
Windows XP
When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, select
Nikon Transfer Copy pictures to a folder on my computer
and click
OK
.
To bypass this dialog in the future, check
Always use this program for this action.
.
Nikon Transfer will start.
Mac OS X
Nikon Transfer will start automatically if Yes was selected in the Auto-Launch setting dialog when Nikon Transfer was first installed.
B Connecting the USB Cable
Be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly, and do not use force, to connect the USB cable.
When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.
Connection may not be recognized when the camera is connected to a computer via a USB hub.
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Connecting to a Computer
5
Transfer pictures when Nikon Transfer has finished loading.
Click
Start Transfer
in Nikon Transfer. At the default setting, all pictures are transferred to the computer.
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Start Transfer button
At the Nikon Transfer default setting, the folder to which pictures are transferred is automatically opened when transfer is complete.
For more information on using Nikon Transfer, refer to help information contained in
Nikon Transfer.
6
Disconnect the camera when transfer is complete.
Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
For Users of Windows 2000 Professional
Use a card reader or similar device to transfer the pictures stored on the memory card to the computer.
If the memory card has a capacity greater than 2 GB, or is SDHC-compliant, the intended device must support these features of the memory card.
• At the Nikon Transfer default settings, Nikon Transfer will start automatically when a memory card is inserted into the card reader or similar device. See step 5 above to transfer pictures.
• Do not connect the camera to the computer. If the camera is connected to the computer, the
Found New Hardware Wizard
dialog will be displayed. Select
Cancel , close the dialog, and disconnect the camera from the computer.
• To transfer pictures stored in the camera’s internal memory to the computer,
the pictures must first be copied to a memory card using the camera ( A 72,
Connecting to a Computer
D Using Standard OS Operations to Open Image/Sound Files
• Navigate to the folder on the computer’s hard disk to which pictures were saved and open a picture in the viewer supplied with your operating system.
• Sound files copied to the computer can be played back using QuickTime or any other WAVcompatible audio player.
D Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker
• Use a series of pictures shot using the Panorama assist option in scene mode (
single panorama photo with Panorama Maker.
• Panorama Maker can be installed to a computer using the supplied Software Suite CD.
• After installation is complete, follow the procedure described below to start Panorama Maker.
Windows
Open All Programs ( Programs under Windows 2000) from the Start menu > ArcSoft
Panorama Maker 4 > Panorama Maker 4 .
Macintosh
Open Applications by selecting
Applications
from the
Go
menu, and double-click the
Panorama Maker 4 icon.
• For more information on using Panorama Maker, refer to the on-screen instructions and help information contained in Panorama Maker.
D More Information
See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” (
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Connecting to a Printer
Users of PictBridge-compatible (
A 149) printers can connect the camera directly
to the printer and print pictures without using a computer.
Shoot pictures
Connect to printer (
Select pictures for printing using
Print set
option (
Print pictures one at a time (
Print multiple pictures ( A 81)
Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable
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B Notes on Power Source
• When connecting the camera to a computer or printer, use a fully-charged battery to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.
• To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-62A (available
separately from Nikon) ( A 130).
Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
D Printing Pictures
In addition to printing pictures transferred to a computer from your personal printer and printing over a direct camera-to-printer connection, the following options are also available for printing pictures:
• Insert a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer’s card slot
• Take a memory card to a digital photo lab
For printing using these methods, specify the pictures and the number of prints each using your
camera’s print set menu ( A 84).
Connecting to a Printer
Connecting the Camera and Printer
1
Turn off the camera.
2
Turn on the printer.
Check printer settings.
3
Connect the camera to the printer using the supplied USB cable.
4
Turn on the camera.
When connected correctly, the PictBridge startup screen
1 will be displayed in the camera monitor. Then the print selection screen will be displayed 2 .
1 2
Print selection
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B Connecting the USB Cable
Be sure that the connectors are oriented correctly, and do not use force, to connect the USB cable.
When disconnecting the USB cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.
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Connecting to a Printer
Printing Pictures One at a Time
After connecting the camera to the printer correctly ( A 79), print pictures by
following the procedure below.
1
Use the multi selector JK to choose the desired picture and press k .
The command dial can also be used to choose the picture.
Rotate the zoom control to f ( h ) to display 12 thumbnails, and g ( i ) to switch back to full-frame playback.
Print selection
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2
Choose
Copies
and press k .
PictBridge
Start print
Exit
Copies
Paper size
3
Choose the number of copies (up to nine) and press k .
Copies
4
4
5
Choose
Paper size
and press k .
Choose the desired paper size and press k .
To specify paper size using printer settings, choose
Default
in the paper size menu.
Exit
PictBridge
Start print
Copies
Paper size
Exit
Paper size
Default
3.5 × 5 in.
5 × 7 in.
Postcard
100 × 150 mm
Exit
Connecting to a Printer
6
Choose
Start print
and press k .
PictBridge
Start print
Exit
Copies
Paper size
7
Printing starts.
Monitor display returns to that shown in step 1 when printing is complete.
To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k .
Printing
002/004
Cancel
Current print/total number of prints
Printing Multiple Pictures
After connecting the camera to the printer correctly ( A 79), print pictures by
following the procedure below.
1
When the print selection screen is displayed, press d .
The print menu is displayed.
2
Use the multi selector to choose
Paper size
and press k .
To exit to the print menu, press d .
3
Choose the desired paper size and press
To specify paper size using printer settings, choose
Default in the paper size menu.
k .
Print menu
Print selection
Print all image
DPOF printing
Paper size
Exit
Paper size
Default
3.5 × 5 in.
5 × 7 in.
Postcard
100 × 150 mm
Exit
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Connecting to a Printer
4
Choose
Print selection
DPOF printing
,
Print all images
and press k .
or
Print menu
Print selection
Print all image
DPOF printing
Paper size
Exit
Print selection
Choose the pictures and number of copies (up to nine) of each.
Press the multi selector JK to select pictures, and press H or I to set the number of copies for each. The command dial can also be used to choose the pictures.
Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by the check mark ( y ) and the numeral
Print selection
Back indicating the number of copies to be printed.
Pictures for which no copies have been specified will not be printed.
Rotate the zoom control to g ( i ) to switch to full-frame playback.
Rotate the zoom control to f ( h ) to switch back to thumbnail display.
Press k when setting is complete.
The menu shown at right will be displayed.
To print, choose Start print and press k .
Choose
Cancel
and press k to return to the print menu.
Print selection
010 prints
Exit
Start print
Cancel
10
Print all images
All pictures stored in the internal memory, or on the memory card, are printed one at a time.
The menu shown at right will be displayed.
To print, choose
Start print
and press k .
Choose Cancel and press k to return to the print menu.
Print all images
018 prints
Exit
Start print
Cancel
Connecting to a Printer
DPOF printing
Print pictures for which a print order was created in
Print set
The menu shown at right will be displayed.
To print, choose Start print and press k .
Choose
Cancel
and press k to return to the print menu.
To view the current print order, choose View images
and press k . To print pictures, press k again.
DPOF printing
010 prints
Start print
View images
Cancel
Exit
View images 10
Back
5
Printing starts.
Monitor display returns to the print menu (step 2) when printing is complete.
To cancel before all copies have been printed, press k .
Printing
002/010
Cancel
Current print/total number of prints
C Paper Size
The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the current printer), 3.5 × 5 in.
, 5 × 7 in.
, 100 × 150 mm , 4 × 6 in.
, 8 × 10 in.
, Letter , A3 , and A4 . Only sizes supported by the current printer will be displayed. To specify paper size using printer settings, choose
Default
in the paper size menu.
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Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set
The
Print set
option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for printing on DPOF-compatible devices (
When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF print order you have created for pictures on the memory card. If the memory card is removed from the camera, you can create the DPOF print order for pictures in the internal memory and print pictures according to the DPOF print order.
1
Press d
in playback mode.
The playback menu is displayed.
2
Use the multi selector to choose
Print set
and press k .
The print set menu is displayed.
3
Choose
Select images
and press k .
Playback menu
D-Lighting
Print set
Slide show
Delete
Protect
Exit
Print set
Select images
Delete print set
84
Exit
4
Choose the pictures and number of copies
(up to nine) of each.
Print selection
Press the multi selector JK to select pictures, and press
H or I to set the number of copies for each. The command dial can also be used to choose the pictures.
Pictures selected for printing can be recognized by the check mark ( y ) icon and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed. The pictures for which
Back no copies have been specified will not be printed.
Rotate the zoom control to g ( i ) to switch to full-frame playback.
Rotate the zoom control to f ( h ) to switch back to thumbnail display.
Press k when setting is complete.
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set
5
Choose whether or not to also print shooting date and photo information.
Choose
Date
and press k to print date of recording on all pictures in the print order.
Choose Info and press k to print photo information
(shutter speed and aperture) on all pictures in the print order.
Choose Done and press k to complete the print order and exit.
Print set
Exit
Done
Date
Info
Pictures selected for printing are recognized by the w icon displayed during playback.
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B Notes on Printing Shooting Date and Photo Information
When the
Date
and
Info
options are enabled in the print set menu, shooting date and photo
information are printed on pictures when a DPOF-compatible ( A 149) printer which supports
printing of shooting date and photo information is used.
• Photo information cannot be printed when the camera is connected directly to a printer, via the supplied USB cable, for DPOF printing (
•
Date
and
Info
are reset each time the print set menu is displayed.
C Deleting All Print Orders
Choose Delete print set in step 3 and press k . Print orders for all pictures will be deleted.
C Note on the Print Set Date Option
The date and time printed on pictures with DPOF printing, when
Date
in the print set menu is enabled, are those recorded with the picture as it was shot. Date and time printed using this option are not affected when the camera’s date and time setting are changed from the setup menu after pictures are recorded.
D Date Imprint
When date and time of recording are imprinted on pictures using the Date imprint
in the setup menu, pictures with the date and time imprinted on them can be printed from printers that do not support printing of the date and time on pictures. Only the Date imprint date and time on pictures will be printed, even if
Print set
is enabled with
Date
selected in the print set screen.
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Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
The shooting menu of
P
,
S
,
A
, and
M
modes contain the following options. q Image quality
Choose the image quality (compression ratio) of recorded pictures.
r Image size*
Choose the image size of recorded pictures.
F Optimize image*
Control contrast, sharpness, and saturation.
B White balance*
Match white balance to the light source.
E ISO sensitivity*
Control the camera’s sensitivity to light.
G Metering
Choose how the camera meters exposure.
C Continuous*
Select the option to shoot pictures one at a time, in a sequence, or with
Best Shot Selector (BSS).
H Auto bracketing*
Vary exposure over a sequence of pictures.
G AF area mode*
Choose where the camera focuses.
I Autofocus mode
Choose how the camera focuses.
J Flash exp. comp.
Adjust flash level.
M Noise reduction*
Reduce noise in pictures shot at slow shutter speeds.
Q Distortion control*
Correct the distortion.
* See the information on restrictions that may apply to these settings (
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
Displaying the Shooting Menu
Choose
P
(Programmed Auto),
S
(Shutter-Priority Auto),
A
(Aperture-Priority Auto), or
M
(Manual) by rotating the mode dial. Press d to display the shooting menu.
Shooting menu
Image quality
Image size
Optimize image
White balance
ISO sensitivity
Exit
• Press the multi selector H or I to select items and set functions on menus
(
• To return to the shooting mode from the shooting menu, press d or the shutter-release button.
C Navigating the Camera Menu
The command dial can also be used in place of the multi selector.
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu q
Image Quality
Choose the amount of compression applied to pictures. Lower compression ratios result in higher quality pictures, but also larger file sizes, limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded.
a Fine
Fine quality images (compression ratio of 1: 4), suitable for enlargement or highquality prints.
b Normal (default setting)
Normal image quality (compression of 1 :8), suited to most applications.
c Basic
Basic image quality (compression of 1 :16), suitable for pictures that will be distributed by e-mail or used in web pages.
Image quality is shown by an icon in the monitor ( A
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C Note on the Image Quality Setting
The image quality setting is applied to the A (auto) shooting mode, scene modes, and
P
,
S
,
A
, and
M exposure modes simultaneously ( Multi-shot 16
( A 98) is excluded). The image quality setting in
the sport continuous menu is stored separately from the image quality setting in other shooting modes and is not applied to the other modes.
D More Information
See “Number of Exposures Remaining” ( A 90) for more information.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu r
Image Size
Choose the size of pictures in pixels for recording. Pictures shot at smaller sizes require less memory, making them suited to distribution by e-mail or the web.
Conversely, the larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed or displayed without becoming noticeably “grainy,” limiting the number of pictures that can be recorded.
Option
M
3648×2736
(default setting)
E 3264×2448
D 2592×1944
C 2048×1536
B 1600×1200
A 1280×960
J 1024×768
Description
Record pictures exhibiting greater detail than those shot at
E 3264×2448
or D 2592×1944
.
Good balance between file size and quality makes this the best choice in most situations.
Smaller than M 3648×2736
, E 3264×2448
, and
D 2592×1944
for recording more pictures.
K 640×480
I 3648×2432
Record pictures suited to display on a computer monitor.
Record pictures suited to display on a television, or to distribution via e-mail or the web.
Record pictures with the same aspect ratio (3:2) as those shot with
35mm film cameras.
G 3584×2016
Record pictures with the same aspect ratio (16:9) as wide-screen televisions.
H 2736×2736 Record perfectly square pictures.
Image size is shown by an icon in the monitor (
C Note on the Image Size Setting
The image size setting is applied to the A (auto) shooting mode, scene modes, and P , S , A , and M exposure modes simultaneously ( Multi-shot 16
( A 98) is excluded). The image size setting in the
sport continuous menu is stored separately from the image size setting in other shooting modes and is not applied to the other modes.
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
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C Number of Exposures Remaining
The following table lists the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory, and on a 256-MB memory card, at each combination of image quality (
settings. Note that the number of pictures that can be stored will differ depending on the composition of the picture (due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number may differ depending on the make of memory card, even if the capacity for the memory card is the same.
Image size
Image quality
Internal memory
(approx. 50 MB)
256MB memory card
1
Print size
(printed at 300 dpi; cm/in.)
M
E
D
C
B
3648×2736
(default setting)
3264×2448
2592×1944
2048×1536
1600×1200
Fine
Normal
Basic
Fine
Normal
Basic
Fine
Normal
Basic
Fine
Normal
Basic
Fine
Normal
Basic
Fine
Normal
Basic
10
20
40
12
25
50
20
40
78
32
62
118
52
100
178
50
100
195
60
125
245
100
195
380
155
305
580
255
490
870
31 × 23/12.2 × 9
28 × 21/10.8 × 8.1
22 × 16/8.6 × 6.4
17 × 13/6.8 × 5.1
14 × 10/5.3 × 4
A
J
K
1280×960
1024×768
640×480
Fine
Normal
Basic
Fine
Normal
Basic
80
145
267
118
213
356
267
401
641
11
23
45
390
715
1310
580
1045
1745
1310
1965
3145
55
110
220
11 × 8/4.2 × 3.2
9 × 7/3.4 × 2.5
5 × 4/2.1 × 1.6
I
G
H
3648×2432
3584×2016
2736×2736
Fine
Normal
Basic
Fine
Normal
Basic
Fine
Normal
Basic
14
28
55
13
27
53
70
135
270
65
130
260
31 × 21/12.2 × 8.3
30 × 17/11.8 × 6.7
23 × 23/9.1 × 9.1
1
2
If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures remaining display shows “ 9999 ”.
Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, at the same image size, pictures printed at higher resolutions will print smaller the size indicated, and those printed at lower resolutions will print larger than the size indicated.
2
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
F
Optimize Image
Optimize contrast, sharpening, and other settings according to how pictures will be used or the type of scene.
g h o i j k p
Normal (default setting)
Recommended in most situations.
Softer
Softens outlines, producing natural results suitable for portraits or retouching on a computer.
Vivid
Enhances saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce vivid images with vibrant reds, greens, and blues.
More vivid
Maximizes saturation, contrast, and sharpness to produce crisp images with sharp outlines.
Portrait
Lowers contrast while lending natural texture and rounded feel to skin of portrait subjects.
Custom
Customize image optimization settings ( A 92).
Black-and-white
Shoot photos in black-and-white (
At settings other than Normal, the indicator for the current optimize image setting is displayed in the monitor during shooting (
B Optimize Image
At settings other than
Custom
and
Black-and-white
>
Custom
, results are optimized for current shooting conditions and vary with exposure and the position of the subject in the frame. For consistent results over a series of photographs, select Custom and choose a setting other than
Auto for contrast, sharpening, and saturation.
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
Customizing Image Enhancement Options: Custom
Select
Custom
to make separate adjustments to the following options.
Custom
Contrast
Image sharpening
Saturation
Exit
Contrast
Control contrast. Lower settings prevent loss of detail in highlights under harsh lighting or in direct sunlight. Higher settings preserve detail in misty landscapes and other low-contrast subjects.
The default setting is
Auto
.
Contrast
Auto
Normal
Low
Medium low
Medium high
Exit
Image sharpening
Choose how much outlines are sharpened during shooting. Choose high settings for sharp outlines, low settings for softer outlines.
The default setting is
Auto
.
Image sharpening
Auto
Normal
Low
Medium low
Medium high
Exit
Saturation
Control the vividness of colors. Choose Moderate for less saturated colors,
Enhanced
for more vivid colors.
The default setting is Auto .
Saturation
Auto
Normal
Moderate
Enhanced
Exit
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B Note on Image Sharpening
The effects of image sharpening cannot be previewed in the monitor during shooting. Check results in playback mode.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
Shooting in Black-and-White: Black-and-White
When
Black-and-white
is selected, the options described below are available.
Choose
Standard
to shoot in basic black-and-white, or
Custom
to manually adjust contrast, sharpening, and filter effects. When the
B&W + color
option is enabled
( w
), one black-and-white picture and the same picture in full color are recorded simultaneously.
The following options can be adjusted in
Custom
.
Black-and-white
Standard
Custom
B&W + color
Exit
Contrast
Same as Optimize image > Custom > Contrast
Image sharpening
Same as
Optimize image
>
Custom
>
Image sharpening
(
Monochrome filter
This effect simulates black-and-white photography with a color filter.
Yellow
,
Orange
,
Red
Enhance contrast. Can be used to tone down the brightness of the sky in landscape photographs.
Orange filter results in greater contrast than yellow filter, and red filter greater contrast than orange filter.
Green
Softens skin tones. Suitable for portraits.
Monochrome filter
None
Yellow
Orange
Red
Green
Exit
D B&W + Color
Color pictures recorded when
B&W + color
is enabled are the same as those shot at an
Optimize image setting of Normal .
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
B
White Balance
The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source.
The human brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is known as “white balance.” For natural coloration, choose a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting. Although the default setting,
Auto
, can be used under most types of lighting, you can apply the white balance setting suited to a particular light source to achieve more accurate results.
a Auto (default setting)
White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations.
b Preset manual
Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual
lighting conditions, see “Preset Manual” ( A 95) for details.
c Daylight
White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.
d Incandescent
Use under incandescent lighting.
e Fluorescent
Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.
f Cloudy
Use when shooting under overcast skies.
g Flash
Use with the flash mode.
At settings other than
Auto
, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the
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B Flash Mode
At white-balance settings other than Auto or Flash , turn the flash off ( W
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
Preset Manual
Preset manual is used with mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures shot under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been shot under white light).
1
Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting.
2
Use the multi selector to choose b
Preset manual
in the white balance menu, and press k .
The camera zooms in.
White balance
Auto
Preset manual
Daylight
Incandescent
Fluorescent
Exit
3
Choose
Measure
.
To apply the most recently measured value for preset manual, choose
Cancel
and press k .
Preset manual
Exit
Cancel
Measure
4
Frame the reference object.
Preset manual
Exit
Cancel
Measure
5
Press k .
The shutter is released and the new white-balance value is set.
No pictures are recorded.
Reference object frame
C Note on Preset Manual
Regardless of the flash mode selected, the flash will not fire when k is pressed in step 5. Therefore, the camera cannot measure a value for preset manual for when the flash is used.
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
E
ISO Sensitivity
Sensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. The higher the sensitivity, the less light needed to make an exposure. Although a high ISO rating is suited for shooting pictures of subjects in action or in poor lighting, high sensitivity is often associated with “noise” - randomly spaced, brightly colored pixels concentrated in dark parts of the image.
Auto (default setting)
Sensitivity is ISO 64 under normal conditions; when lighting is poor and the flash is off, the camera compensates by raising sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 800.
In
M
mode, sensitivity will be locked at ISO 64.
High ISO sensitivity auto
The ISO sensitivity is set automatically within the range of ISO 64 to 1600 according to the brightness of the subject.
If
High ISO sensitivity auto
is set when
M
is selected with the mode dial, the ISO sensitivity is fixed to 64.
Fixed range auto
Choose the range in which the camera automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity, in P , S , and A modes, from ISO 64-100 (default setting), ISO 64-200 , or ISO 64-400 . The camera will not raise sensitivity beyond the maximum value in the selected range for effective control over the amount of “grain” that appears in images.
In M mode, sensitivity will be locked at ISO 64.
64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, 3200, 6400
Sensitivity will be locked at the specified value.
At the settings other than
Auto
, the current setting is displayed in the monitor
Auto
is selected and the sensitivity is raised above ISO 64, the E icon will be displayed (
High ISO sensitivity auto
is selected, V is displayed. When
Fixed range auto
is selected, U and the maximum ISO sensitivity value are displayed.
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B Notes on ISO 3200 and 6400
• When 3200 or 6400 is selected for ISO sensitivity , a X icon will appear on the ISO sensitivity value. In addition, the image size will display in red during shooting.
• When
ISO sensitivity
is set to
3200
or
6400
,
Image size
cannot be set to M 3648×2736
,
E 3264×2448
, D 2592×1944
, I 3648×2432
, G 3584×2016
, and H 2736×2736
. At these image size settings, selecting
3200
or
6400
for
ISO sensitivity
automatically switches the
Image size
setting to C 2048×1536
. When any option other than
3200
or
6400
is next selected for
ISO sensitivity
, the original image size setting is restored.
• At an
ISO sensitivity
setting of
3200
or
6400
, the
Multi-shot 16
(
continuous shooting mode is not available. At a Continuous setting of Multi-shot 16 , selecting
3200
or
6400
for
ISO sensitivity
switches the
Continuous
setting to
Single
. The
Continuous setting does not change even when
ISO sensitivity
is set to options other than
3200
or
6400
.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
G
Metering
Choose how the camera meters exposure.
G q r s
Matrix (default setting)
Camera sets exposure for entire frame. Recommended in most situations.
Center-weighted
Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to subject in center of frame. Classic meter for portraits; preserves background details while letting lighting conditions at center of frame determine exposure. Can be used with focus lock
( A 27) to meter off-center subjects.
Spot
Camera meters area shown by circle in center of frame. Ensures that subject in metering target is correctly exposed even if background is much lighter or darker.
Can be used with focus lock ( A 27) to meter off-center subjects.
Spot AF area
Camera meters selected focus area (
A 102). Available only when a setting other
than
Center
is selected for
AF area mode
.
B Note on Metering
When digital zoom is in effect, at magnifications of 1.2
× to 1.8
× , Metering is set to Centerweighted , and at magnifications of 2.0
× to 4.0
× , Metering is set to Spot . When digital zoom is in effect, the metered area is not shown in the monitor.
D Metering Area
The active metering area is displayed in the monitor when Center-weighted or Spot is selected.
Spot
Center-weighted
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
C
Continuous
Capture motion in a series of pictures and apply Best Shot Selector (BSS). When
Continuous
,
BSS
, or
Multi-shot 16
is selected, the flash will be disabled, and focus, exposure and white balance are fixed at the values for the first picture in each series.
U
V j
W
X
Single (default setting)
One picture is shot each time shutter-release button is pressed.
Continuous
While the shutter-release button is held down, up to 9 pictures are shot at a rate of about 1.1 frames per second (fps) when image quality is set to b Normal
and image size is set to M 3648×2736
.
BSS
BSS is recommended for shooting under low lighting without the flash, with the camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which camera shake is likely to blur pictures.
When Best Shot Selector (BSS) is enabled, the camera shoots up to ten pictures while the shutter-release button is held down. The sharpest picture (picture with the most detail) in the series is automatically selected and saved.
Multi-shot 16
Each time shutter-release button is pressed, camera shoots
16 pictures at about 1.1 frames per second and arranges them in a single picture with image quality is set to b Normal
and image size is set to D 2592×1944
.
Digital zoom cannot be applied.
At an
ISO sensitivity
(
3200
or
6400
, the
Multi-shot 16
option is not available.
When shooting with the
Multi-shot 16
option, select options other than
3200
or
6400 for ISO sensitivity and select Multi-shot 16 for Continuous .
Intvl timer shooting
Camera shoots (up to 1,800 frames) automatically at specified interval ( A 99).
At settings other than
Single
, the indicator for the current setting is displayed in the monitor (
B Note on Best Shot Selector
BSS may not produce the desired results if the subject moves or the composition changes while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.
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B Note on Shutter Speed
When Continuous , BSS or Multi-shot 16 is selected for Continuous
speed available is down to 1/2 sec.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
C Note on Continuous Shooting
• The maximum frame rate with continuous shooting may vary, depending upon the current image quality setting, image size setting, and the memory card used.
• Be aware that shooting will stop if the built-in flash is raised or lowered while you are pressing the shutter-release button fully in Continuous or BSS mode.
Interval Timer Shooting
Pictures are shot automatically at specified intervals. Choose from intervals between 30 seconds and 60 minutes.
1
Use the multi selector to choose
Intvl timer shooting
in the continuous menu, and press k .
Continuous
Single
Continuous
BSS
Multi-shot 16
Intvl timer shooting
Exit
2
Choose interval between shots and press k .
Set interval time
30 s
1 m
5 m
10 m
30 m
Exit
3
Press d .
The camera returns to shooting mode.
4
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to shoot the first picture and initiate interval timer shooting.
Monitor turns off and power-on lamp blinks between shots.
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The monitor turns back on automatically right before the next picture is shot.
5
Press the shutter-release button all the way down a second time to end recording.
Recording will end automatically if the internal memory or memory card becomes full, or when 1,800 pictures have been recorded.
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100
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
C Note on Interval Timer Shooting
• To prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly during recording, use a fully charged battery.
• To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-62A (available separately from Nikon) (
Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
• Do not rotate the mode dial, while performing interval-timer shooting.
D More Information
See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” ( A 132) for more information.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
H
Auto Bracketing
Auto bracketing is used to vary exposure by a selected amount over a series of pictures, “bracketing” the exposure value selected by the camera or with exposure compensation. Use in situations in which it is difficult to guess the correct exposure.
X ±0.3
Camera varies exposure by 0 EV, +0.3EV, and –0.3 EV over next three shots. Keep shutter-release button pressed to take all three shots in sequence.
Y ±0.7
Camera varies exposure by 0 EV, +0.7EV, and –0.7EV over next three shots. Keep shutter-release button pressed to take all three shots in sequence.
Z ±1.0
Camera varies exposure by 0 EV, +1.0EV, and –1.0EV over next three shots. Keep shutter-release button pressed to take all three shots in sequence.
k Off (default setting)
Bracketing is not performed.
At settings other than
Off
, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the
monitor during shooting ( A 6).
B Notes on Auto Bracketing
• Auto bracketing is not available in
M mode.
•
When exposure compensation is applied ( A 37), and
±0.3
,
±0.7
, or
±1.0
is selected for
Auto bracketing , the combined exposure compensation values will be applied.
• When a setting other than Off is selected for Auto bracketing , the slowest shutter speed available is down to 1/2 sec. 101
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
G
AF Area Mode
Use this option to determine where the camera focuses.
When digital zoom is effect, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area regardless of the applied
AF area mode
option.
z Face priority
The camera automatically detects and focuses on a face
looking toward the camera (Shooting with Face-Priority
→
When shooting pictures of subjects other than people, or framing a subject with which no face is recognized,
AF area mode
will be set to
Auto
. The camera chooses the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject closest to the camera and focuses on the subject.
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Focus area w Auto (default setting)
Camera automatically selects the focus area (one of nine) containing the subject closest to the camera.
Press the shutter-release button halfway to activate the focus area. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area selected by the camera will be displayed in the monitor.
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Focus area x Manual
This option is suited to situations in which the intended subject is relatively still and not positioned in the center of the frame.
Press the multi selector H , I , J or K to select from 99 focus areas in the frame. Pictures can be shot while focus-area selection screen is displayed.
To end focus-area selection and adjust the flash mode, focus mode, self-timer and exposure compensation settings, press k . To return to the focus-area selection screen, press k .
• At an Image size setting (
H 2736×2736 ,
81 focus areas are available.
Focus area
Selectable focus areas
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu y Center
Camera focuses on subject in center of frame.
Center focus area is used.
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Focus area
Shooting with Face-Priority
When
Face priority
is selected for
AF area mode
, or the
Portrait
scene mode or
Night portrait
scene mode is selected during shooting, the face-priority function will be applied.
The camera automatically detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera.
1
Frame the picture.
When the camera detects a face, the focus area containing the face will be displayed with a yellow double border.
When the camera detects more than one face, the closest face is framed by a double border and the others by single borders. Up to 12 faces can be detected.
2
Press the shutter-release button halfway.
The camera focuses on the face framed by the double border. The double border will glow green and focus will be locked.
When the double border blinks, the camera is unable to focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway again to focus.
Press the shutter-release button all the way down to shoot.
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D More Information
See “Autofocus” ( A 27) for more information.
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
B Face Priority
• When
Face priority
is selected for
AF area mode
, the setting will automatically switch to
Auto
if no face is recognized when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
• If no face is recognized when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway in
Portrait
or
Night portrait scene mode, the camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area.
• The camera may be unable to detect faces in the following situations:
- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or other obstructions
- When faces take up too much or too little of the frame
- When the subject is not looking directly at the camera
• The camera’s ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or not the subject is facing the camera.
•
In some rare cases shooting subjects with which autofocus may not perform as expected ( A 27),
the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area glows green. Should this occur, switch to A (auto) mode or change the
AF area mode
setting to
Manual
or
Center
in
P
,
S
,
A
, and M modes, refocus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual portrait subject, and use focus lock (
• When a face is detected during shooting, pictures will be rotated automatically, in full-frame and thumbnail playback modes, according to the orientation of the face detected.
I
Autofocus mode
Choose how the camera focuses.
A
B
Single AF (default setting)
Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Full-time AF
Camera adjusts focus continuously until shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Use with moving subjects.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
J
Flash Exp. Comp.
Flash compensation is used to adjust flash output by ±2.0 EV in increments of
1/3 EV, changing the brightness of the main subject relative to the background.
-0.3 - -2.0
Flash output is reduced from -0.3 to -2.0 EV, in increments of 1/3 EV, to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections.
0.0 (default setting)
Flash output is not adjusted.
+0.3 - +2.0
Flash output is increased from +0.3 to +2.0 EV, in increments of 1/3 EV, to make the main subject of the frame appear brighter.
At settings other than
0.0
, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the
monitor during shooting ( A 6).
M
Noise Reduction
At slow shutter speeds, pictures may be affected by “noise” in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored dots concentrated in dark parts of the image.
Use this option to reduce noise at slow shutter speeds. Enabling noise reduction increases the time needed to record pictures after they are shot.
a Auto (default setting)
Noise reduction is performed at slow shutter speeds, likely to result in pictures affected by noise.
When Continuous , BSS , or Multi-shot 16 is selected for Continuous , or when
Auto bracketing
is enabled, noise reduction will not be performed.
M On
Noise reduction is applied to pictures shot at shutter speeds slower than 1/4 sec. On is recommended when shooting at slow shutter speeds.
Only
Single
or
Intvl timer shooting
can be selected for
Continuous
.
Auto bracketing
cannot be applied.
When noise reduction is performed, the x icon is displayed in the monitor during
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Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
Q
Distortion Control
Specify whether or not the distortion is corrected. Enabling distortion control reduces the size of the frame.
Q k
On
Distortion at frame peripheries is corrected.
Off (default setting)
No distortion correction performed.
Restrictions on Camera Settings
Restrictions apply to the following settings in
P
,
S
,
A
, and
M
modes.
Flash mode
Flash mode is disabled ( W ) when Continuous , BSS , or Multi-shot 16 is selected for
Continuous
, or when
Auto bracketing
is enabled. Applied setting is restored when
Single
or
Intvl timer shooting
is selected for
Continuous
, or
Auto bracketing is turned off.
Self-timer
If self-timer is on, only one picture will be shot when shutter is released, regardless of settings chosen for
Continuous
and
Auto bracketing
. Applied
Continuous and Auto bracketing settings are restored when picture is shot or self-timer is turned off.
Focus mode
When
Face priority
is selected for
AF area mode
, setting focus mode to B
(Infinity) changes AF area mode to Auto . Selecting an option other than B
(Infinity) for focus mode restores AF area mode to Face priority .
Optimize image
Selecting
Black-and-white
for
Optimize image
changes
White balance
to
Auto . Selecting an option other than Black-and-white for Optimize image restores the original
White balance
setting.
Enabling the
B&W + color
option ( w ) for the
Black-and-white
item in the
Optimize image
menu changes the
Continuous
setting to
Single
and the
Auto bracketing setting to Off . These Continuous and Auto bracketing settings do not change when the B&W + color option is disabled.
Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu
ISO sensitivity
When
ISO sensitivity
is set to
3200
or
6400
,
Image size
cannot be set to
M 3648×2736
, E 3264×2448
, D 2592×1944
, I 3648×2432
, G 3584×2016
, and H 2736×2736 . At these image size settings, selecting 3200 or 6400 for ISO sensitivity automatically switches the Image size setting to C 2048×1536 .
When any option other than
3200
or
6400
is next selected for
ISO sensitivity
, the original image size setting is restored.
At an ISO sensitivity setting of 3200 or 6400 , the Multi-shot 16 option of the continuous shooting mode is not available. At a
Continuous
setting of
Multi-shot
16
, selecting
3200
or
6400
for
ISO sensitivity
switches the
Continuous
setting to
Single
. The
Continuous
setting does not change even when
ISO sensitivity
is set to options other than 3200 or 6400 .
Continuous
Selecting an option other than
Single
for
Continuous
turns
Auto bracketing
off.
Selecting
Multi-shot 16
changes image quality setting to b Normal
and image size setting to D 2592×1944 .
When Continuous , BSS , or Multi-shot 16 is selected, noise reduction will not be performed regardless of whether
Noise reduction
is set to
Auto
.
Auto bracketing
When Auto bracketing is enabled, Continuous will be set to Single and the flash mode will be disabled ( W ).
AF area mode
When
AF area mode
is set to
Center
while
Metering
is set to
Spot AF area
, the
Metering setting will automatically change to Matrix . When a setting other than
Center is next selected for AF area mode , the Metering setting automatically reverts back to
Spot AF area
.
Noise reduction
When Auto of Noise reduction is applied with Continuous set to an option other than Single or Intvl timer shooting , or with Auto bracketing set to an option other than
Off
, noise reduction will not be performed. Selecting
On
for
Noise reduction
changes
Continuous
to
Single
, when an option other than
Intvl timer shooting is selected for Continuous , and Auto bracketing to Off .
Distortion control
When
Distortion control
is set to
Auto
,
Continuous
is automatically set to
Single
and
Auto bracketing
is set to
Off
.
Even when the Distortion control option is disabled, the Continuous and Auto bracketing settings do not change.
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu
The playback menu contains the following options.
I D-Lighting
Copy current picture with enhanced details in shadows.
a Print set
Select pictures to print and the number of copies for each.
b Slide show
View pictures stored in the internal memory or on a memory card in an automatic slide show.
c Delete
Delete all or selected pictures.
d Protect
Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.
f Rotate image
Change the orientation of pictures.
i Hide image
Hide selected pictures during playback.
g Small pic.
Create a small copy of the current picture.
h Copy
Copy files between memory card and internal memory.
j Black border
Create the new picture surrounding with black border.
Displaying the Playback Menu
Display the playback menu by pressing c and pressing d .
Playback menu
D-Lighting
Print set
Slide show
Delete
Protect
Exit
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•
Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings ( A 10).
• To exit the playback menu, press d .
Playback Options: The Playback Menu
Selecting Multiple Pictures
The picture selection screen, as shown at right, will be displayed with the following menus:
•
Playback menu
protect (
( A 112), hide image ( A 112),
•
Setup menu
: welcome screen (
Protect
Back
Follow the procedure described below to select multiple pictures.
1
Press the multi selector J or K to choose the desired picture.
Protect
The command dial can also be used in place of the multi selector.
Only one picture can be selected for
Welcome screen
.
Proceed to step 3.
Rotate the zoom control to g ( i ) to switch to full-frame playback.
Back
Rotate the zoom control to f ( h ) to switch back to thumbnail display.
2
Press H or I to select
ON
or
OFF
(or the number of copies).
Protect
When
ON
is selected, a check mark ( y ) is displayed in the top left corner of the current picture. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures.
Back
3
Press k .
The setting is enabled.
When using Rotate image , select an orientation with the multi selector, and then press k .
Done
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu b
Slide Show
Play back pictures, stored in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in an automated “slide show.”
1
Use the multi selector to choose
Start
and press k .
To change the interval between pictures, choose
Frame intvl
, select the desired interval time, and press k before choosing
Start
.
To repeat the slide show automatically, enable
Loop
and press k before choosing
Start
. The check mark ( w ) will be added to the loop option when enabled.
2
The slide show begins.
While the slide show is in progress, the following operations can be performed:
• Press the multi selector K to view pictures in the order recorded, or J to view pictures in reverse order. Press and hold K to fast forward, or J to rewind.
• Press k to pause the slide show.
3
Choose
End
or
Restart
.
When the slide show ends or is paused, choose
End
and press k to return to the playback menu, or choose
Restart
to play the slide show again.
Slide show
Pause :
Exit
Start
Frame intvl
Loop
Pause
Restart
End
Frame intvl
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B Notes on Slide Show
•
Only the first frame of movies ( A 67) included in slide shows is displayed.
• Even if
Loop
is selected, the maximum playback duration for a slide show is 30 minutes (
Playback Options: The Playback Menu c
Delete
Delete selected pictures or all pictures.
Erase selected images
Delete selected pictures (
Erase all images
Delete all pictures.
C Notes on Deletion
• Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important images to a computer before deletion.
• Pictures marked with the s icon are protected and cannot be deleted.
d
Protect
Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion (Selecting Multiple Pictures
→
Note, however, that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card will permanently erase protected files (
Protected pictures are recognized by the s icon (
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Playback Options: The Playback Menu f
Rotate image
After shooting, set the orientation in which pictures are displayed during playback.
You can rotate still pictures 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise.
Select a picture in the picture selection screen (
k to display the
Rotate image screen.
Press the multi selector J or K to rotate the picture 90 degrees.
Pictures that were recorded in the portrait (vertical) orientation can be rotated up to 180 degrees in either direction.
Rotate image Rotate image Rotate image
Back Rotate Back Rotate Back Rotate
Rotate 90 degrees counterclockwise
Rotate 90 degrees clockwise
Press k to set the orientation displayed, and save the orientation data with the picture.
i
Hide Image
Use this setting to hide pictures during playback.
See “Selecting Multiple Pictures” ( A 109) for more information on using this
function.
Hidden pictures cannot be deleted using the
Delete
option. Note, however, that formatting the internal memory or memory card (
pictures.
Playback Options: The Playback Menu h
Copy
Copy pictures between the internal memory and a memory card.
1
Use the multi selector to select an option from the copy screen and press k . q : Copy pictures from internal memory to memory card.
r : Copy pictures from memory card to internal memory.
2
Select a copy option and press k .
Selected images : Copy pictures selected from the picture selection screen (
All images
: Copy all pictures.
Copy
Exit
Camera to card
Selected images
All images
Exit
B Notes on Copying Pictures
• JPEG-, AVI-, and WAV-format images can be copied. Images recorded in any other format cannot be copied.
• If voice memos (
A 61) are attached to pictures selected for copying, voice memos are copied
with the pictures. However, sound files recorded in voice recording mode ( A 68) cannot be
copied with this option. Sound files can be copied using the Copy sound files
audio playback mode.
• Pictures recorded with another make of camera or that have been modified on a computer cannot be copied.
• Edited copies have the same protection marking (
A 111) as the original, but are not marked for
printing (
• Hidden pictures (
C
Memory contains no images.
Message
If there are no pictures stored on the memory card when playback mode is applied, the message
Memory contains no images.
will be displayed. Press d to display the copy option screen, and copy the pictures stored in the camera’s internal memory to the memory card.
D More Information
See “Image/Sound File and Folder Names” ( A 132) for more information.
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
The setup menu contains the following options. a Menus
Choose how menus are displayed.
c Welcome screen
Select screen displayed when camera is turned on.
d Date
Set camera clock and choose home and destination time zones.
e Brightness
Adjust LCD monitor brightness.
f Date imprint
Imprint date or date counter on pictures.
g Vibration reduction
Enable vibration reduction for taking still pictures.
h AF assist
Enable or disable AF-assist illumination.
u Digital zoom
Enable or disable digital zoom.
i Sound settings
Adjust sound settings.
k Auto off
Set time before camera enters standby mode.
l / m Format memory/Format card
Format internal memory or memory card.
n Language
Choose the language used for camera monitor display.
o Video mode
Adjust settings for connection to TV.
p Reset all
Restore camera settings to default values.
r Firmware version
Display camera firmware version.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
Displaying the Setup Menu
Rotate the mode dial to z .
Set up
Menus
Welcome screen
Date
Brightness
Date imprint
•
Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings ( A 10).
• To exit the setup menu, rotate the mode dial to another mode.
3 a
Menus
Select a format for menu display.
Text (default setting)
Text labels for menus are displayed in list format.
Set up
Menus
Welcome screen
Date
Brightness
Date imprint
3
Icons
All menu items can be displayed in a single page.
Menu name
Menus
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu c
Welcome Screen
You can select the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on.
None (default setting)
Welcome screen is not displayed.
COOLPIX
Displays a welcome screen.
Select an image
Select a picture in the internal memory or on the memory card for the welcome screen. Choose a picture in the picture selection screen (
k .
As the selected image is stored in the camera, the image will appear in the welcome screen even if the original picture is deleted.
Pictures shot at an
Image size
setting (
I 3648×2432
, G 3584×2016
, or H 2736×2736
, or copies reduced to 160 × 120 size through cropping ( A 58)
and small picture editing ( A 59), cannot be selected.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu d
Date
Set the camera clock and choose home and travel destination time zones.
Date
Set camera clock to current date and time.
See steps 6 and 7 of the section, “Setting Display Language, Date and Time” (
for more information.
Time zone w (home time zone) can be specified and daylight saving enabled or disabled from
Time zone
options. When x (destination time zone) is selected, the time difference (
A 119) is automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected
region are recorded. Useful when travelling.
Setting Travel Destination Time Zone
1
Use the multi selector to choose
Time zone
and press k .
The time zone menu is displayed.
Date
1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 8 1 1 : 0 4
Date
Time zone
2
Choose x and press k .
The date and time displayed on the monitor changes according to the region currently selected.
If daylight saving time is in effect, use the multi selector to choose Daylight saving and press k , and then press the multi selector H . The time is automatically advanced one hour.
Time zone
1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 8 0 2 : 0 4
Tokyo, Seoul
Daylight saving
London, Casablanca
Daylight saving
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
3
Press the multi selector K .
The new city time zone menu is displayed.
Time zone
1 5 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 8 0 2 : 0 4
Tokyo, Seoul
Daylight saving
London, Casablanca
Daylight saving
4
Choose the travel destination time zone and press k .
The setting is enabled.
While the travel destination time zone is selected, the x icon will be displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode.
Travel destination
Hawaii, Tahiti
Back
Time zone
1 4 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 8 1 6 : 0 4
Tokyo, Seoul
Daylight saving
Hawaii, Tahiti
Daylight saving
B The Clock Battery
The clock battery charges when the main battery is installed or the AC Adapter EH-62A (available separately from Nikon) is connected, and can provide several days of backup power after about ten hours of charging.
C w (Home Time Zone)
• To switch to the home time zone, choose w in step 2.
• To change the home time zone, choose w in step 2 and perform steps 3 and 4, to set the home time zone.
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C Daylight Saving Time
• If date and time are set when daylight saving time is not in effect: Turn Daylight saving on ( w ) when daylight saving time begins, to automatically advance the camera’s clock one hour.
• If date and time are set with Daylight saving turned on ( w ) when daylight saving time is in effect: Turn
Daylight saving
off when daylight saving time ends, to automatically set the camera’s clock back one hour.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
C Time Zones (
The camera supports the time zones listed below.
For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock to local time. The table contains some locations that are not displayed on the camera’s time zone map.
UTC +/–
–11
–10
–9
Location
Midway, Samoa
Hawaii, Tahiti
Alaska, Anchorage
UTC +/–
+1
+2
+3
Location
Madrid, Paris, Berlin
Athens, Helsinki, Ankara
Moscow, Nairobi, Riyadh,
Kuwait, Manama
–8
–7
–6
–5
–4
PST (PDT): Los Angeles,
Seattle, Vancouver
MST (MDT): Denver,
Phoenix, La Paz
CST (CDT): Chicago,
Houston, Mexico City
EST (EDT): New York,
Toronto, Lima
Caracas, Manaus
+4
+5
+5.5
+6
+7
Abu Dhabi, Dubai
Islamabad, Karachi
New Delhi
Colombo, Dhaka
–3
–2
–1
±0
Buenos Aires, São Paulo
Fernando de Noronha
Azores
London, Casablanca
+8
+9
+10
+11
+12
Bangkok, Jakarta
Beijing, Hong Kong,
Singapore
Tokyo, Seoul
Sydney, Guam
New Caledonia
Auckland, Fiji
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu e
Brightness
Choose from five settings for LCD monitor brightness. The default setting is
3
.
Brightness for the electronic viewfinder cannot be adjusted.
f
Date Imprint
Date and time of recording can be imprinted on pictures. This information can be
printed even from printers that do not support printing of date and time ( A 85).
Off (default setting)
Date and time are not imprinted on pictures.
Date
Date is imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures shot while this option is in effect.
Date and time
Date and time are imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictures shot while this option is in effect.
Date counter
Time stamp shows number of days between date of recording and selected date.
At settings other than
Off
, the icon for the current setting is displayed in the
B Date Imprint
• Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted.
•
Dates imprinted at an image size setting ( A 89) of
K (640 × 480) may be difficult to read. Choose
J (1,024 × 768) or larger when using date imprint.
• The date is recorded using the format selected in the setup menu’s
Date
item (
• Dates cannot be imprinted when using the
Museum
and
Panorama assist
scene modes, d
(sport continuous) mode, or movie mode. In addition, dates cannot be imprinted when
Continuous is set to Continuous or BSS in the shooting menu, or when Auto bracketing is enabled (
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C Date Imprint and Print Set
When printing from DPOF-compatible printers which support printing of shooting date and photo information, the date and information can be printed on pictures without date and time imprinted on them, using options in the Print set menu (
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
Date Counter
Pictures shot while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of days remaining until, or the number of days elapsed since a specified date. Use it to track the growth of a child or count down the days until a birthday or wedding.
Date counter
Press k to display the stored dates option.
2
1 7 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 8
Number of days
Press k to display the display option.
Stored dates
Up to three dates can be stored. To set, choose an option, press the multi selector K , enter a date
k . To select a different date, choose an option and press k .
Stored dates
1 7 / 0 5 / 2 0 0 8
0 3 / 0 7 / 2 0 0 8
- - - - - - - - - -
Display options
Choose
Number of days
,
Years and days
, or
Yrs, mnths, days and press k .
Display options
Number of days
Years and days
Yrs, mnths, days
Sample date counter time stamps are shown below.
Two days remaining Two days elapsed
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu g
Vibration Reduction
Enable or disable vibration reduction for shooting still pictures.
Vibration reduction effectively corrects blur, caused by slight hand movement known as camera shake, that commonly occurs when shooting with zoom applied or at slow shutter speeds.
Turn vibration reduction off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting.
On (default setting)
Vibration reduction is enabled when shooting still pictures and recording movies.
Camera detects and factors out panning movements when reducing camera shake.
When camera is panned horizontally, for example, vibration reduction reduces only vertical shake. If camera is panned vertically, vibration reduction affects only horizontal shake.
Off
Vibration reduction is not enabled.
When vibration reduction is enabled, the current setting is displayed in the monitor during shooting (when
Off
is selected, an icon for the current setting is
not displayed in the monitor) ( A 6).
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B Notes on Vibration Reduction
• Vibration reduction may take a few seconds to activate after the power is turned on, or the camera enters shooting mode from playback mode. Wait until the display stabilizes before shooting.
• Due to characteristics of the vibration reduction function, images displayed in the camera’s monitor immediately after shooting may appear blurry.
• Vibration reduction may be unable to completely eliminate the effects of camera shake in some situations.
•
VR
stands for vibration reduction.
D Using Electronic VR with Movies
To reduce the effects of camera shake when recording movies other than time-lapse movies, enable
Electronic VR
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu h
AF Assist
Enable or disable AF-assist illumination.
Auto (default setting)
AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit. Note that for some scene modes, AF-assist illumination turns off automatically.
Off
Disable this function. The camera may be unable to focus if lighting is poor.
u
Digital Zoom
Use this setting to control digital zoom operation.
On (default setting)
Rotating and holding the zoom control at g ( i ), at the maximum optical zoom
position, triggers digital zoom ( A 24).
Crop
Limit digital zoom to the range at which image quality does not suffer.
Off
Disable digital zoom except when recording movies.
B Notes on Digital Zoom
• When digital zoom is in effect,
AF area mode
is set to
Center
• Digital zoom is not available in the following situations.
- When the focus mode ( A 34) is set to
E (manual focus)
- When b Portrait
, e Night portrait
or m Fireworks show
is selected in scene mode
- When Multi-shot 16 is selected for Continuous
- Before movie recording begins (however, digital zoom of up to 2 × can be applied while movies, other than time-lapse movies, are being recorded)
• At magnifications of 1.2
2.0
× to 1.8
× ,
Metering
is set to
Center-weighted
, and at magnifications of
× to 4.0
× , Metering is set to Spot .
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu i
Sound Settings
Adjust the following sound settings.
Button sound
Turn button sound on or off.
When
On
(default setting) is selected, a beep will sound once when operations are completed successfully, twice when the camera acquires focus on the subject, and three times when an error is detected. Start-up sound will also play when the camera is turned on.
Shutter sound
Choose shutter sound from On (default setting) or Off .
k
Auto Off
If no operations are performed for the selected length of time, the monitor will turn off and the camera will enter standby mode (
the battery. The power-on lamp will blink in standby mode. If no operations are performed for about another three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically.
Choose the time allowed to elapse before the camera enters standby mode. The time options are
30 s
,
1 m
(default setting),
5 m
, and
30 m
.
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C Notes on Auto Off
Regardless of the option selected, the monitor will remain on for three minutes when menus are displayed, a maximum of 30 minutes during slide show playback, and 30 minutes when the AC adapter is connected.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu l
Format Memory/
m
Format Card
Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card.
Formatting the Internal Memory
To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera.
The
Format memory
option appears in the setup menu.
Format memory
All images will be deleted! OK?
No
Format
Formatting a Memory Card
When the memory card is inserted in the camera, the
Format card
option appears in the setup menu.
Format card
All images will be deleted! OK?
No
Format
B Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards
• Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Be sure to transfer important pictures to a computer before formatting.
• Do not turn the camera off, disconnect the AC adapter, or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting.
• The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into the COOLPIX P80, format them with this camera.
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu n
Language
Choose one of 24 languages for display of camera menus and messages.
Czech
Danish
German
(default setting)
Spanish
Greek
French
Indonesian
Italian
Hungarian
Dutch
Norwegian
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Finnish
Swedish
Turkish
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Japanese
Korean
Thai
Arabic o
Video Mode
Adjust settings for connection to TV.
Choose
NTSC
or
PAL
.
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu p
Reset All
When
Reset
is selected, the camera’s settings will be restored to their default values.
Pop-up Menu
Option
Exposure compensation (
Scene Mode
Option
Scene menu (
Movie Menu
Option
Movie options (
Time-lapse movie P (
Autofocus mode (
Electronic VR (
Sport Continuous Mode
Option
Sport continuous (
Image quality (
Shooting Menu
Option
Image quality (
Optimize image (
Default value
Auto
Off
Autofocus
0.0
Default value
Portrait
Default value
TV movie 640 P
30 s
Single AF
Off
Default value
Continuous H
Normal
C 2048×1536
Default value
Normal
M 3648×2736
Normal
Custom in Optimize image (
Contrast: Auto
Image sharpening: Auto
Saturation: Auto
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Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
Option
Custom of Black-and-white in Optimize
White balance (
ISO sensitivity (
Fixed range auto (
Metering (
AF area mode (
Autofocus mode (
Flash exp. comp. (
Distortion control (
Setup Menu
Option
Welcome screen (
Vibration reduction (
AF assist (
Digital zoom (
Button sound (
Auto off (
Default value
Contrast: Auto
Image sharpening: Auto
Monochrome filter: None
B&W + color: off
Auto
Auto
ISO 64-100
Matrix
Single
30 s
Off
Auto
Single AF
0.0
Auto
Off
Default value
Text
None
3
Off
On
Auto
On
On
On
1 m
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu
Others
Option Default value
Paper size (
Default
3 s
• Choosing
Reset all
also clears the current file number ( A 132) from the memory. Numbering will
continue from the lowest number available.
• To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all pictures (
Reset all
.
• The following settings in the menus will remain unaffected even if
Reset all
is performed.
Shooting menu
: preset white balance value measured using
Preset manual
(
Setup menu
:
Date
Date counter
Language
Video mode
r
Firmware Version
View the current camera firmware version.
COOLPIX P80 Ver.X.X
Back
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Technical Notes
Optional Accessories
Rechargeable battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5
Battery charger Battery Charger MH-61
AC Adapter EH-62A (connects as shown)
1 2 3
AC adapter
USB cable
A/V cable
Lens cap
Ensure that the power connector cord passes through the opening before closing the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
Failure to observe this precaution could cause damage to the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
USB Cable UC-E6
Audio/Video Cable EG-CP14
Lens cap LC-CP18
Optional Accessories
Approved Memory Cards
The following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the
COOLPIX P80.
All cards of the designated make and capacity can be used, regardless of speed.
SanDisk 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB
1
, 4 GB
2
Toshiba 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB
1
, 4 GB
2
1
Panasonic
2
128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB
1
, 4 GB
2
If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, check that the device supports 2 GB cards.
SDHC compliant. If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, check that device supports SDHC.
Other cards have not been tested. For more details on the memory cards listed above, please contact the manufacturer.
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Image/Sound File and Folder Names
Pictures, movies, voice memos and voice recordings are assigned file names as follows.
DSCN0001.JPG
Identifier (not shown on camera monitor)
Original still pictures (voice memo attachment included), movies, voice recordings
Cropped copies (voice memo attachment included)
Small copies (voice memo attachment included)
D-Lighting or black border copies (voice memo attachment included)
Time-lapse movies
DSCN
RSCN
SSCN
FSCN
INTN
Extension (signifies the file type)
Still pictures
Movies
Voice memos
Voice recordings
.JPG
.AVI
.WAV
File number (assigned automatically in ascending order, starting with “0001”)
• Files are stored in folders named with a folder number followed by a fivecharacter identifier: “P_” plus a three-digit sequence number for pictures shot using
Panorama assist
(e.g. “101P_001”;
A 44), “INTVL” for interval timer
photography (e.g. “101INTVL”; A 99), “SOUND” for voice recordings (e.g.
“101SOUND”;
A 68), and “NIKON” for all other pictures (e.g. “100NIKON”). When
the number of files within a folder reaches 9999, a new folder will be created.
File numbers will be assigned automatically starting with “0001.”
• Files copied using Copy > Selected images or Copy sound files > Selected files
are copied to the current folder, where they are assigned new file numbers in ascending order starting from the largest file number in memory.
Copy
>
All images and Copy sound files > Copy all files copy all folders from the source medium; file names do not change but new folder numbers are assigned in ascending order, starting from the largest folder number on the destination
• A single folder can hold up to 200 pictures; if the current folder already contains
200 pictures, a new folder, named by adding one to the current folder name, will be created the next time a picture is shot. If the current folder is numbered
999 and contains 200 pictures, or a picture is numbered 9999, no further pictures can be shot until the internal memory or memory card is formatted
(
A 125), or a new memory card is inserted.
Caring for the Camera
To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device:
B Keep dry
The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.
B Do not drop
The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration.
B Handle the lens and all moving parts with care
Do not apply force to the lens, LCD monitor, memory card slot or battery chamber. These parts are easily damaged. Applying force to the lens cover could result in camera malfunction or damage to the lens. Should the LCD monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
B Do not point the lens at strong light sources for extended periods
Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or storing the camera. Intense light may cause deterioration of the CCD image sensor, producing a white blur effect in photographs.
B Keep away from strong magnetic fields
Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the product’s internal circuitry.
B Avoid sudden changes in temperature
Sudden changes in temperature, such as when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation to form inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.
B Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source
Do not remove the battery while the product is on, or while images are being recorded or deleted.
Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry.
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B The Self-timer Lamp/AF-assist Illuminator LED
The light-emitting diode (LED; A
4, 33, 123) used in the self-timer
lamp/AF-assist illuminator conforms to the following IEC standard:
C The Battery
• Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and charge the battery if necessary (
Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged, as this will result in reduced battery performance. If possible, carry a fully-charged spare battery when taking pictures on important occasions.
• Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F). During charging, the temperature should be in the vicinity of 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F). Note that the battery may become hot during use; wait for the battery to cool before charging. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the battery, impair its performance or prevent it from charging normally.
• On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure that the battery is fully charged before heading outside to take pictures in cold weather. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.
• Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning.
• When the battery is not in use, remove it from the camera or battery charger and replace the terminal cover. The camera and battery charger draw minute amounts of current even when off; if left in place, the battery could be drained to the point that it no longer functions. Turning the camera on or off while the battery is exhausted can result in reduced battery life. If the battery will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool (15 to 25 °C / 59 to 77 °F), dry place. Recharge it at least once a year and run it flat before returning it to storage.
• Replace the battery when it no longer holds a charge. Used batteries are a valuable resource.
Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local regulations.
Caring for the Camera
Cleaning
Lens/ electronic viewfinder
Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the lens and working toward the edges. If this fails, clean the lens using a cloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner.
LCD monitor
Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints and other stains, clean the LCD monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to apply pressure.
Body
Use a blower to remove dust, dirt or sand, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water, then dry thoroughly. Note that foreign matter inside the camera could cause damage not covered by the warranty.
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
Storage
Turn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period. Do not store the camera with naptha or camphor moth balls, or in any of the following locations:
• Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as televisions or radios
• Exposed to temperatures below –10 °C (14 °F) or above 50 °C (122 °F)
• Poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60 %
To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera away again.
C Notes on the Monitor
• The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a characteristic common to all TFT LCD displays, and does not indicate a malfunction. Images recorded using the product will not be affected.
• Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting.
• The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your
Nikon-authorized service representative.
C Notes on Smear
When framing bright subjects, vertical comet-like streaks that whiten toward either end may appear in the display. This phenomenon, known as “smear,” does not indicate a malfunction.
In shooting modes other than high-speed continuous or movie, smear has no effect on the images that are recorded.
When using the high-speed continuous shooting and movie modes, however, we recommend that you avoid shooting bright objects.
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Error Messages
The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them.
Display
O (blinks)
Problem
Clock not set.
Battery running low.
Set clock.
Solution A
B
Prepare to charge or change battery.
Charge or change battery.
N
Battery exhausted.
P
Battery temperature high
Battery exhausted.
Battery temperature is high.
Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before resuming use. After five seconds, this message will disappear, the monitor will turn off, and the power-on lamp will blink rapidly. After the lamp blinks for three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically, but you can also press the power switch to turn it off manually.
Wait until message clears from display automatically when recording is complete.
P
Please wait for the camera to finish recording.
O
N
Memory card is write protected.
P
This card cannot be used.
Camera cannot perform other operations until recording is complete.
Write-protect switch is in
“lock” position.
Error accessing memory card.
Slide write-protect switch to “write” position.
P
This card cannot be read.
P
Card is not formatted.
Format card?
No
Yes
• Use approved card.
• Check that connectors are clean.
• Confirm that memory card is correctly inserted.
Memory card has not been formatted for use in camera.
Choose Yes and press k to format card, or turn camera off and replace card.
Error Messages
N
P
Display
Out of memory.
Image cannot be saved.
P
Sound file cannot be saved.
N
Image cannot be modified.
Error occurred while recording picture.
Camera has run out of file numbers.
Problem
Memory card is full.
Picture cannot be used for welcome screen.
Cannot copy picture.
Camera has run out of file numbers.
Solution
• Choose lower image quality or smaller image size.
• Delete pictures or sound files.
• Insert new memory card.
• Remove memory card and use internal memory.
Format internal memory or memory card.
A
• Insert new memory card.
• Format internal memory or memory card.
Choose picture of 320 ×
240 pixels or larger, or picture shot at an image size setting other than
I (3648×2432),
G (3584×2016) and
H (2736×2736).
Delete pictures from destination.
• Insert new memory card.
• Format internal memory or memory card.
Pictures cannot be modified using the D-
Lighting, crop, small picture, or black border functions.
• Editing functions, other than black border, may not be available for pictures of some original image sizes.
• Some editing functions are not available for pictures that have already been edited once. Confirm restrictions on editing using the D-Lighting, crop, small picture, and black border functions.
• Movies cannot be edited.
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Error Messages
Display
N
Cannot record movie.
N
Memory contains no images.
Problem
Time out error while recording movie.
• No pictures or sound file in the internal memory or memory card.
Solution
Choose memory card with faster write speed.
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A
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N
No sound file.
• Memory card does not contain pictures or sound file.
N
File contains no image data.
P
This file cannot be played back.
N
All images are hidden.
File not created with
COOLPIX P80.
• All pictures in internal memory/memory card are hidden.
Picture is protected.
N
This image cannot be deleted.
N
Travel destination is in the current time zone.
P
Mode dial is not in the proper position.
N
Press the flash pop-up button to raise the flash.
Destination in same time zone as home.
Mode dial is between two modes.
The built-in flash is not raised during the
Night portrait
or
Backlight scene modes.
P
Lens error.
(If the lens cap is attached, turn the camera off, remove the lens cap, and turn the camera on.)
Lens error.
To copy picture or sound file from internal memory to memory card, press d . The copy option screen or copy sound file screen will be displayed.
View file on computer or other device.
Disable Hide image setting to view images.
Disable protection.
–
Rotate mode dial to select desired mode.
Press m (flash pop-up) button to raise the built-in flash.
Remove lens cap if still attached, and turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.
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Error Messages
P
Communications error
PR
Printer error: check
PR
Display
System error
P printer status.
Printer error: check paper
PR
Printer error: paper jam
PR
Printer error: out of paper
PR
Printer error: check ink
PR
Printer error: out of ink
PR
Printer error: file corrupt
Problem
USB cable disconnected during transfer or printing.
Error has occurred in camera’s internal circuitry.
Running out of ink or printer error.
Specified size of paper is not loaded in printer.
Paper has jammed in the printer.
No paper is loaded in printer.
Ink error.
Ink cartridge is empty.
An error caused by the image file has occurred.
Solution
Turn camera off and reconnecting cable.
Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and turn camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or
Nikon-authorized service representative.
Check printer. After checking the ink or solving the problem, select
Resume and press k to resume printing*.
Load the specified paper, select Resume and press k to resume printing*.
Eject the jammed paper, select Resume and press k to resume printing*.
Load the specified paper, select Resume and press k to resume printing*.
Check ink, select Resume and press k to resume printing*.
Replace ink, select Resume and press k to resume printing*.
Select Cancel and press to cancel printing.
k
A
–
–
–
–
–
–
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* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.
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Troubleshooting
If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.
Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information.
Display, Settings and Power Supply
Problem Cause/Solution A
Monitor is blank.
• Camera is off.
• Battery is exhausted.
• Standby mode for saving power: press the shutter-release button halfway.
• LCD monitor and electronic viewfinder cannot be used simultaneously. Press x to alternate between displays.
• Camera and computer are connected via USB cable.
• Camera and TV are connected via audio/video cable.
• Time lapse or interval timer photography in progress.
LCD monitor is hard to read.
• Ambient lighting too bright: use electronic viewfinder or move to darker location.
• Adjust monitor brightness.
• Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.
• Monitor has dimmed to save power. Monitor brightens when controls are used.
Adjust diopter adjustment control.
The electronic viewfinder is hard to read.
Display does not switch to LCD monitor (or electronic viewfinder) when x button is pressed.
You cannot switch the display in the following situations:
• While displaying setting menus for flash mode, self-timer, and focus mode
• While displaying menu screens
• While shooting or playing back movies
• While recording or playing back voice memos or voice recordings
• While shooting with
Panorama assist
or
Intvl timer shooting
• While connected to a printer
• While displaying image deletion screens
• While displaying help screens
• While displaying the picture selection screen
• While displaying error messages
Troubleshooting
Problem
Camera turns off without warning.
Date and time of recording are not correct.
Cause/Solution
• Battery is low.
• Camera has turned off automatically to save power.
• Battery is cold.
• Pictures recorded before clock was set, and
“Date not set” indicator blinks during shooting, will have time stamp of “00/00/0000 00:00”; movies and voice recordings will be dated
“01/01/2008 00:00.”
• Check camera clock regularly against more accurate timepieces and reset as required.
No indicators displayed in monitor.
Shooting data and photo information may be hidden. Press s until shooting data or photo information will be displayed.
Camera clock has not been set.
Date imprint not available.
Date not appearing on pictures even when
Date imprint
is enabled.
Date does not appear on movies, on pictures shot using, l (
Museum
), or p (
Panorama assist
) in scene mode, when
Continuous
, or
BSS
is selected for
Continuous
, or options other than Off is selected for Auto bracketing in shooing menu or shooting in d (sport continuous) mode.
Camera settings reset.
Backup battery is exhausted; all settings were restored to their default values.
Monitor turns off, and the power-on lamp blinks rapidly.
Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera, and allow battery to cool down before resuming use. After the lamp blinks for three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically, but you can also press the power switch to turn it off manually.
A
Electronically Controlled Cameras
In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data already recorded will not be affected.
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Shooting
Problem
Camera does not shoot when shutter-release button is pressed.
Camera cannot focus.
Pictures are blurred.
Cause/Solution
• When camera is in playback mode, press c or the shutter-release button.
• When menus are displayed, press d .
• Battery is exhausted.
• Raise the built-in flash when the scene mode is
Night portrait
or
Backlight
.
• When flash indicator blinks, flash is charging.
• The intended subject is one with which autofocus does not perform well.
• Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto .
• Subject not in focus area when shutterrelease button pressed halfway.
• The focus mode is set to E (manual focus).
• Focus error. Turn camera off and then on again.
• Use flash.
• Use vibration reduction.
• Use
BSS
.
• Use tripod and self-timer.
Bright specks appear in pictures shot with flash.
Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Turn flash off.
Built-in flash does not fire.
• Flash is off.
• Some scene modes that cannot turn on flash are selected.
• B of focus mode is applied.
• d (sport continuous) mode is enabled.
• D modes other than Time-lapse movie P is selected.
•
Continuous
,
BSS
, or
Multi-shot 16
is selected for
Continuous
.
• Option other than Off is selected for Auto bracketing in shooting menu.
Optical zoom cannot be used.
• Optical zoom cannot be used while recording movies.
• When
Fireworks show
is selected in scene mode, telephoto zoom is limited.
A
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause/Solution
Digital zoom cannot be used.
• Digital zoom in the setup menu is set to Off .
• Digital zoom is not available in the following situations:
– When the focus mode (
E (manual focus)
– When Portrait , Night portrait or
Fireworks show
is selected in scene mode
– Before movie recording begins
– When Multi-shot 16 is selected for
Continuous
Image size not available.
No sound when shutter is released.
• Image size cannot be adjusted when Multishot 16
is selected for
Continuous
.
• When a high-speed sport continuous mode is selected, or when
ISO sensitivity
is set to
3200 or 6400 , M 3648×2736 ,
E 3264×2448 , I 3648×2432 ,
G 3584×2016
, or H 2736×2736
cannot be selected for
Image size
.
•
Off
is selected for
Sound settings
>
Shutter sound
in setup menu.
•
Continuous
,
BSS
, or
Multi-shot 16
is selected for
Continuous
in shooting menu.
• Option other than
Off
is selected for
Auto bracketing
in shooting menu.
• l (
Museum
scene mode) is selected.
• d (sport continuous) mode is enabled.
• D mode is selected.
• The speaker is being blocked. Do not cover it.
AF-assist illuminator does not light.
•
Off
is selected for AF assist option in camera setup menu.
• AF-assist illuminator turns off automatically in some modes.
Pictures appear smeared.
Colors are unnatural.
Lens is dirty. Clean lens.
White balance setting is not appropriate for light source.
Randomly spaced bright pixels
(“noise”) appear in image.
Shutter speed too slow. Noise can be reduced by:
• Using flash.
• Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting.
• Applying
Noise reduction
in the shooting menu to suit situations.
• Choosing scene mode with noise reduction.
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Problem
Pictures are too dark
(underexposed).
Cause/Solution
• Use the flash for shooting pictures.
• Flash is off.
• Flash window is blocked.
• Subject is beyond flash range.
• Adjust exposure compensation.
• Raise the ISO sensitivity.
• Subject is backlit during shooting. Raise the built-in flash, set Backlight of the scene mode or set the flash mode to X (fill flash), and then shoot the picture.
Pictures are too bright (overexposed). Adjust exposure compensation.
Unexpected results when flash set to V reduction).
(auto with red-eye
Camera does not shoot continuously.
When V or “fill flash with slow sync and redeye reduction” of the
Night portrait
scene mode is applied during shooting, In-Camera
Red-Eye Fix may, in very rare cases, be applied to areas not affected by red-eye. Set a flash mode other than V when in a shooting mode other than the
Night portrait
scene mode during shooting.
On is selected for Noise reduction in the shooting menu.
Camera does not shoot with
Multi-shot 16
.
At an ISO sensitivity setting of 3200 or 6400 , the Multi-shot 16 option is not available.
When shooting with the
Multi-shot 16
option, select options other than 3200 or 6400 for ISO sensitivity and select Multi-shot 16 for
Continuous
.
A
Playback
Problem
File cannot be played back.
Cannot zoom in on picture.
Cause/Solution
• File was overwritten or renamed by computer or other make of camera.
• Time-lapse or interval timer photography in progress: pictures cannot be played back until recording is complete.
Playback zoom cannot be used with movies, small pictures, or pictures that have been cropped to below 320 × 240.
A
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Cannot record or playback voice memo.
Cannot use D-Lighting, crop, small picture, or black border options.
Pictures not displayed on television.
Nikon Transfer does not start when camera is connected.
Pictures to be printed are not displayed.
Cannot select paper size with camera.
Cause/Solution
• Voice memos cannot be appended to movies.
• Voice memos cannot be appended to pictures shot by other cameras, and voice memos recorded by other cameras cannot be played back.
• These options cannot be used with movies.
• The options other than black border cannot be used with pictures shot when I (3,648 ×
2,432), G (3,584 × 2,016), or H (2,736 × 2,736) is applied in the image size setting.
• Select picture that supports crop, D-Lighting, small picture, or black border.
• Pictures shot with other cameras cannot be edited.
• Other cameras may be unable to play back pictures edited with this camera.
• Choose correct video mode.
• Memory card contains no pictures. Replace memory card. Remove memory card to play back pictures from internal memory.
• Camera is off.
• Battery is exhausted.
• USB cable is not correctly connected.
• Camera is not recognized by the computer.
• Computer is not set to launch Nikon Transfer automatically.
• If your computer is running Windows 2000
Professional, camera cannot be connected to the computer.
See the help information contained in Nikon
Transfer.
Memory card contains no pictures. Replace memory card. Remove memory card to print pictures from internal memory.
Paper size cannot be selected from the camera if the printer does not support the page sizes used by the camera, or the printer automatically selects the page size. Use the printer to select page size.
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Specifications
Nikon COOLPIX P80 Digital Camera
Type
Effective pixels
Image sensor
Lens
Focal length f/-number
Construction
Digital zoom
Vibration reduction
Autofocus (AF)
Focus range (from lens)
Focus-area selection
AF-assist illumination
Electronic viewfinder
Frame coverage
(shooting mode)
Frame coverage
(playback mode)
LCD monitor
Frame coverage
(shooting mode)
Frame coverage
(playback mode)
Storage
Media
Compact digital camera
10.1 million
1 / 2.33
-in. CCD; total pixels: approx. 10.70 million
18× Zoom-Nikkor lens
4.7-84.2 mm (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle: 27-486 mm) f/2.8-4.5
14 elements in 5 groups
Up to 4× (equivalent with 35mm [135] format picture angle: approx. 1944 mm)
Image sensor shift
Contrast-detect AF, Multi area AF
• 40 cm (1 ft. 4 in.) to ∞ (W); 1.5 m (5 ft.) to ∞ (T)
• Macro close-up mode: 10 cm (4 in.) to
∞
(zoom position where F glows green); 1 cm (0.4 in.) to
∞
(zoom position at
K mark)
Face priority, auto (9-area automatic selection), center, manual with 99 focus areas
Class 1 LED product (IEC 60825-1 Edition 1.2
-2001 ); max. output: 1000 μW
Color LCD viewfinder, 0.24 in. TFT LCD, approx. 230k-dot, with diopter adjustment function
Approx. 97 % horizontal and 97 % vertical (compared to the actual screen)
Approx. 100 % horizontal and 100 % vertical (compared to the actual screen)
2.7 in., approx. 230k-dot, wide viewing angle TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment
Approx. 97 % horizontal and 97 % vertical
Approx. 100 % horizontal and 100 % vertical
File system
File formats
• Internal memory (approx. 50 MB)
• SD (Secure Digital) memory cards
DCF, Exif 2.2, and DPOF compliant
Compressed: JPEG-Baseline compliant
FINE (1:4), NORMAL (1:8), BASIC (1:16)
Movies: AVI
Sound files: WAV
Specifications
Image size (pixels)
ISO sensitivity
(Standard output sensitivity)
• 3,648 × 2,736 [10 M] • 3,264 × 2,448 [8 M]
• 2,592 × 1,944 [5 M]
• 1,600 × 1,200 [2 M]
• 1,024 × 768 [PC]
• 3,648 × 2,432 [3:2]
• 2,736 × 2,736 [1:1]
•
•
•
2,048 × 1,536 [3 M]
1,280 × 960
640 × 480
[1 M]
[TV]
• 3,584 × 2,016 [16:9]
ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2000, 3200, 6400, Auto (auto gain from ISO 64 to 800), High ISO Sensitivity auto (ISO 64 to
1600) Fixed range auto (100, 200, 400)
Exposure
Metering
Exposure control
Range
(ISO 100)
Shutter
Speed
256-segment matrix, center-weighted, spot, spot AF area (with support for 99 focus areas)
Programmed auto exposure with flexible program, shutterpriority auto, aperture-priority auto, manual, exposure compensation (–2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of
1
/ 3 EV), auto bracketing
W
: 0.1 to 17.6 EV
T : 1.3 to 17.5 EV
Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter
1 /
2000
-8 s, 1 /
4000
1 /
15 s (during high-speed continuous shooting)
Aperture
Range
Self-timer
5-blade iris diaphragm
10 steps of 1 /
3
EV
Can be selected from 10 and 2 second duration
Built-in flash
Range (approx.)
(ISO sensitivity: Auto )
W
: 0.5 to 8.8 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 28 ft.)
T : 0.5 to 5.6 m (1 ft. 8 in. to 18 ft.)
TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Flash control
Interface USB
Date transfer protocol MTP, PTP
Video output
I/O terminal
Can be selected from NTSC and PAL
Audio/video out; digital I/O (USB)
Supported languages Arabic, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish,
Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian,
Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish,
Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Power sources • One Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied)
• AC Adapter EH-62A (available separately from Nikon)
Battery life *
Dimensions
(W × H × D)
Weight
Approx. 250 shots (EN-EL5)
Approx. 110 × 79 × 78 mm (4.3 × 3.1 × 3.1 in.)
(excluding projections)
Approx. 365 g (12.9 oz) (without battery and SD memory card)
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Specifications
Operating environment
Temperature
Humidity
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
Less than 85 % (no condensation)
* Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measured at 23 °C (73 °F); zoom adjusted with each shot, flash fired with every other shot, image quality set to b Normal
, image size set to M 3648×2736 . Battery life may vary depending on shooting interval and length of time menus and images are displayed.
• Unless otherwise stated, all figures are for a camera with a fully-charged Rechargeable
Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 operated at an ambient temperature of 25 °C (77 °F).
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5
Type
Rated capacity
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
DC 3.7 V, 1,100 mAh
Operating temperature
Dimensions
(W × H × D)
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
Approx. 36 × 54 × 8 mm (1.4 × 2.1 × 0.3 in.) (excluding projections)
Weight Approx. 30 g (1.1 oz) (excluding terminal cover)
Battery Charger MH-61
AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.12 to 0.08 A Rated input
Rated capacity
Rated output
Battery
Charging time
Operating temperature
Dimensions
(W × H × D)
Weight
11 to 16 VA
DC 4.2 V, 950 mA
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied)
Approximately 2 hours when battery is fully discharged
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
Approx. 67 × 26 × 67 mm (2.6 × 1.0 × 2.6 in.)
(excluding projections)
Approx. 70 g (2.5 oz) (excluding power cable)
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B Specifications
Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice.
Supported Standards
•
DCF
: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera.
• DPOF : Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card.
•
Exif version 2.2
: This camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.2, a standard that allows information stored with photographs to be used for optimal color reproduction when images are output from Exif-compliant printers.
•
PictBridge
: A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and printer industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without connecting the camera to a computer.
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Index
Symbols
A
Aperture-priority auto
k Apply selection button
E Audio playback mode
A Auto mode
l Delete button
c D-Lighting
o Exposure compensation
X Flash pop-up button
j Help
C Indicator
–
M
Manual
d button
x Monitor button
D Movie mode
c Playback button
i Playback zoom
P
Programmed auto
C Scene mode
S
Shutter-priority auto
g Tele
h Thumbnail playback
g Vibration reduction
,
E Voice recording mode
O Wait icon
f Wide
A
Accessories
AE-L
AF area mode
AF assist
AF-assist illuminator
Aperture-priority auto
Audio/video cable
Auto bracketing
Auto focus (AF) lamp
Auto off
Autofocus
Autofocus mode
AVI
AV-out connect
B
Backlight o
Backlit subjects
Battery
Battery charger
Battery level indicator
Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
Beach/snow g
Best shot selector
Black Border
Blur
C
Cable connector
Cleaning
Body
Lens
Monitor
Close up k
Close-up
Color options
Command dial
Computer
–
copying pictures to
Continuous
Copy
Copy n
Crop
D
Date
printing
Date counter
Date imprint
Daylight saving time
DCF
Delete
button
Design rule for camera file system
Digital print order format
Digital zoom
diopter adjustment control
Distortion control
D-Lighting
DPOF
DSCN
Dusk/dawn i
E
Electronic VR
Error messages
Exif version 2.2
Exposure compensation
Extension
F
File names
Fill flash
Fireworks show m
Firmware version
Flash
indicator
mode
Flash exp. comp.
Flash mode
Flash pop-up button
Focus
area
Folder names
Format
Framing
FSCN
Full-time AF
H
Help
Hide image
High ISO sensitivity auto
High-speed continuous shooting
I
Image quality
Image size
Infinity
Internal memory
capacity
formatting
ISO sensitivity
J
JPEG
JPG
L
Landscape c
Language
Lens
M
Macro close-up
Manual
Manual focus
Memory card
,
approved
capacity of
formatting
Inserting and removing
slot
Menus
Metering
Microphone
Mode dial
Monitor
brightness
indicators
Movie menu
Movie mode
Movie options
maximum movie length
small size
Time-lapse movie
TV movie
Movies
deleting
playback
recording
Multi connector
Multi selector
Museum l
N
Night landscape j
Night portrait e
Noise reduction
Index
151
Index
152
O
Optimize image
P
Panorama
Panorama assist p
Party/indoor f
PictBridge
Playback
full-frame
menu
mode
thumbnail
zoom
Playback menu
Portrait b
Power switch
Power-on lamp
,
Preset manual (white balance)
Print set
Print size
Programmed auto
Protect
R
Rear-curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Reset all
RSCN
S
Scene mode
Self-timer
Self-timer lamp
Setup menu
Shooting menu
Shooting Pictures for a Panorama p
Shutter-priority auto
Shutter-release button
Single AF
Slide show
Small picture
Smear
Sound settings
Speaker
SSCN
Strap, Camera
Sunset h
Support information
T
Tele
Television
connecting to
Thumbnail playback
Time zone
Transfer
Tripod
U
USB cable
V
Vibration reduction
Video mode
Viewfinder
Voice memo
deleting
playing
recording
Voice recordings
Copying
making
Playing
Volume
W
WAV
Welcome screen
White balance
Wide
Z
Zoom
indicator
playback
Zoom control
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