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- Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 1
Nikon COOLP DIGITAL CAMERA _ P310 Reference Manual - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 2
SD Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLd. • PictBridge is a trademark. • HDMI, H_rl| logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 3
Introduction The Basics of Shooting and Playback Playback Features General Camera Setup - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 4
store where you purchased the camera. N_kon COOLPIX P310 Digital Camera Camera Strap Rechargeable Lidon Battery EN-EL12 (with terminal cover) Charging AC Adapter EH-69P_ USB Cable UC-E6 Audio Video Cable EG-CP16 ViewNX 2 Installer CD Reference Manual CD • Warranty A plug adapter is included - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 5
you need, tile following symbols and • SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards are referred to as "memory cards" in this manual • Tile setting at tile time of purchase is referred to as tile 'default setting" • Tile names of menu items displayed in tile camera monitor, and tile names of buttons or messages - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 6
Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC Adapter and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 7
or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built in 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 - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 8
these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. m c m o WARNINGS Turn off in the event of malfunction Should you notice smokeor an unusual smell coming from the camera or Charging AC Adapter} unplug the Charging AC Adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 9
product: • Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the Charging AC Adapter/AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. • Use only a Rechargeable Lidon Battery EN-EL12(included). Charge the battery by inserting it into the camera and connecting the Charging AC Adapter. EH-69P - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 10
off when using inside an airplane or the hospital Turn the power off while inside the airplane during take offor landing. Follow the instructions of the hospital when using while in a hospital. The electromagnetic waves given out by this camera may disrupt the electronic: systems of the airplane or - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 11
has been tested and found to comply with tile limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant installed and used in accordance with tile instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio which (:an be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to COOLPIX P310 - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 12
Nikon o 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 digital BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 13
2 Charge the Battery 1..6... Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 1..8.. Internal Memory and Memory Cards 1..9 Approved Memory Cards ...1..9 Step 1 Turn the Camera On ...2..0.... Turning the Camera On and Off 2..1 Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time 2..2 Step 2 Select a Shooting - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 14
(User Target Finding AF 7..9 Using Face Detection ...8..0 Focus Lock ...8..1 Playback Features ...83 Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu 8..4. Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer 8..6 Using ViewNX 2 ...8..7..... Installing ViewNX 2 ...8..7 Transferring images - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 15
I_ Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects 8.."..e.._..2..0..... [] Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image 8.."..e.._..2..1... [] Black Border: Adding a Black Border to Pictures 8..".e.._..2..2.. Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy 8..".._..2..3 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 16
Save User Settings/Reset User Settings 5..4 Zoom Memory ..._..5..5 Startup Zoom Position 5..S The Playback Menu ..._..'._..5. 6 _1, Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order 5..6........... Slide Show ..._..S..8 011 Protect ..._..5..g The Image Selection Screen 6..0 L_R€o] tate Image - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 17
..._..g..O Firmware Version ..._..g..3 File and Folder Names ..._..'._..g. 4 Optional Accessories ..._..g..6.. Error Messages ..._..g..7.. Technical Notes and Index ..._):1 Caring for the Products ..._..1..".2. The Camera ..._..'.2 The Battery ..._..'3 Charging AC Adapter 4 The Memory Cards - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 18
// xvi - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 19
and Basic Operations This chapter describes the parts of the camera and also explains the main functions of each part and the basic: camera operations. o -2 Parts of the Camera 2 The Camera Body 2........ Controls Used in Shooting Mode 4..... o_ Controls Used in Playback Mode 5..... The - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 20
The Camera Body Flash raised o 7 8 Lens cover closed o_ o o 9 lO 11 12 Zoom control 2..7........ _ W : Wide 2..7........ T : Tele 2..7 Thumbnail playback 3..1. Flash 6..0 _¢ (flash pop-up) control 6..0.. Self4imer lamp 6..3........ AF-assist illuminator 9..9..... : PHlealypb - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 21
g..6 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 1..4. , 18 @[_] (playback) button 9..,..3. 0 m Eyelet for camera strap 1..2.... • (_1_ movie-record) button 9..,.3..0..,.9..2.... w HDM[ mini connector (Type C 8.6 Charge lamp 1..7..,..,._885 Flash [amp 6..0.........._ USB/Audio video - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 22
Camera Controls Used in Shooting Mode Name Main Function Mode dial Change the shooting mode. 24 Rotate toward T (O0 (telephoto zoom Zoom control position) to zoom in, and rotate toward W 27 o (L';_) (wide-angle position) to zoom Shutter- Set focus and exposure. 28 release button When - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 23
31 o image. Apply selection button Display the histogram and shooting information or return to full-frame playback mode. Display individual images of a sequence in fuji-frame. Scroll an image recorded with easy panorama. Play back movies. Switch from image thumbnail or zoomed image display to - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 24
settings and state of use. In the default setting, information is displayed when the camera is turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo inio in Monitor settings (_98) is set to Auto info). Shooting Mode 45 45 7 43 12 11 3 13 41 o_ 14 p,. 40 - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 25
Parts of the Camera Shooting mode 2..4..,..2..5 _ Focus mode 6..7.......... Aperture value 5..1....... Zoom indicator 2..7........ Focus area (for manual, for center} O Focus )ndicator 2..8........ 2..8..,..4..3..,..4. 4, SS AE/AF-L indicator 7... Focus area (for auto, Zoom memory - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 26
sensitivity 5..5....... Easy panorama playback guide....._'_5 Sequence playback guide 14 [ Current image number/ total number of images 3..0... Movie playback guide 9..6.... [@Volume indicator 8..4..,..9..6 1 P is displayed when the shooting mode a, SCENE, [] or P is selected. 2 A histogram - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 27
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode Tile camera has two modes of operation: Shooting mode, which mode. • While using playback mode, you can also switch to shooting mode by pressing the shutter-release button or the • (_ movie-record) button. Shooting mode o Playback mode G D_ F¢ o - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 28
_163,64) _,_' T\ /\ compensation) guide ([_68) o_ Display _ (focus mLde) me"_nu(_]P[;) selecti°n o The aperture value can be set in shooting mode A or M (C13s3). Items can be chosen while a menu is displayed. When Using Playback Mode o Select tile previous image l/Move the displayed area when - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 29
Basic Operations Using Menus (the MENUButton) When tile MENUbutton is pressed while tile shooting screen or playback screen is displayed, the menu for the current mode is displayed. Once the menu is displayed, various settings (:an be (;hanged. Shooting mode Playback mode 15]®5_4@I£ _5_5@ ] o - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 30
• or • to select a tab, and press the _) button or •. The selected menu is displayed. Selecting Menu Items o_ Press the rotary multi selector • or • to select an item, and then change the setting values of a selected item, There are some setting values that cannot be changed using the command - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 31
ii::,L,IIILI,,LJ 4 Preparatio n 2 Charge the Battery L L 6 ra Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card 1=8============ o o g. Shooting D_ Step 1 Turn the Camera O n 20 _: Setting the Display Language, Date, and Tim e (First Use On!y ) i:_;.1i.:;:,;:::...22 __ Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 32
will Iockthe battery in place. Inserting the Battery Correctly Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Be su re to check that the battery is in the correct orientation. 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory cover. card slot 1 --_J • Charge the battery before the - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 33
Insert the Battery Removing the Battery Turn the camera off (_21) and be sure that the poweron lamp and the monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot (:over. To eject the battery, open the battery - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 34
Keep the camera turned off. • When connecting the cable, be sure that the plug is properly oriented. Do not use force when connecting the cable to the camera. When disconnecting the cable, do not pull the plug atan angle. • Close the battery - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 35
and is turned off. Flashes quickly (green) The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to gS°F). The USB cable or Charging AC Adapter is not properly connected, or there is a problem with the battery. Disconnect the - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 36
that the power-on lamp and the [ i: monitor are turned off and open the battery- chamber/memory card slot cover. • Be sure to turn off the camera before opening the cover. 2 Insert the memory card. Memorycard slot • Slide the memory card until it clicks into _ -q peace. _1 Inserting the - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 37
for shooting or playback, first remove the memory card. o Approved Memory Cards o The folbwing Secure Digital (SF)) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. o_ • When recording a movie onto a memory card, a memory card with an SD speed (:lass of Class 6 or higher is - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 38
Display Description (]Z_] Battery levd high. _] @ Battery exhausted. Battery level low. Prepare to charge or replace the battery. Cannot take )ictures. Charge or replace the battery. Number of Exposures Remaining The number of exposures remaining displayed. • When a memory card is not inserted - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 39
of the following operations. • Press the power switch, shutter release button, [] button, or • (_1_ movie record) button. • Rotate the mode dial. No operations performed. Flashes No operations performed. 3 min Camera enters standby mode, Camera turns off, • The time that ela pses before the ca - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 40
Display Language, Date, and Time Dialogs for language selection and camera clock setting are displayd tile first time the camera is turned on. 1 Press be chosenby rotating the multi selector. • Setthe contents: Press• or V. Date and time can also be set by rotating the command dial. • Confirmthe - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 41
charging when the main battery is inserted into the camera or when the camera is connected date and time for several days. to an optional AC adapter, and can store the set • if the camera's backup battery becomes exhausted, the date and time setting screen is displayed when the camera is turned - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 42
Rotate the mode dial to select the shooting mode. • The following describes how to take pictures in I_1 (auto) mode as an example. Rotate the mode dial to I_1. • The camera switches to I_1 (auto) mode and the shooting mode icon changes o tO _. oo Shooting mode icon -- o_ e_ r_ • See "The - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 43
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode Available Shooting Modes U User settings mode Choose these modes for greater the scene menu, and the camera's settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. ]n scene auto selector mode, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode for - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 44
"tall" orientation, hold the camera so that the flash is above the lens. O2 o° Frame the picture. • Point tile camera at tile subject. n the following situations, use of a tripod is recommended to avokJ the effects of camera shake: When shooting in a dark location or with the flash mode ((_]]dO - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 45
zoom indicator also turns yellow, moves to the rig ht as the image size becomes smaller, aIlowing you to confirm the zoom position that can be used to capture still images without image degradation before shooting at the current image size setting, ,m When the image size is small • Digital zoom - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 46
the main subject, it automatically selects the o_ focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the focus areas e_ that are in focus (up to nine areas) light in green. n • When the digital zoom is in effect, the camera focuses on the subject at the - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 47
or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in I¢_ssof data, or in damage to the camera or the memory card. [_ Autofocus Auto_cus may not per_rm as expected in the _llowing situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 48
selector to view previous or next images, • To view previous images: • or • • To view next images: • or • • images can also be selected by rotating the multi selector. • To play back images that are saved in the internal memory, remove the memory card. [] is displayed in brackets, before "Current - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 49
playback mode. • When 72 images are displayed, rotate the zoom control toward W (_;_) to switch to calendar display. • While using calendar display mode, rotate tile multi selector or press A, V, _, or i_ to select a date and then press tile _) button to display tile first image captured on that day - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 50
the key picture of a sequence is selected, all images in the sequence are deleted. _. • Erase selected images: Multiple images can be o selected and deleted. See "Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen" (_33) for __ more information. o° • All images: All images are deleted. • To exit - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 51
_. • Rotate the zoom control (_]27) toward T (% to switch back to full-frame playback or W(_;_) to display thumbnails. 2 Add R_ to all images that you want to delete and then press the _) button to apply the selection. • A confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the instructions displayed on the - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 52
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describes each of the camera's shooting modes and the features that are available when using shooting mode. By referring to this information, you will learn how to select different shooting modes and adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of images you want to capture - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 54
operations without going into detailed settings. The camera selects the focus area for autofocus in accordance with the composition or subject. • When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject (Target finding AF). • The camera has nine focus areas, and if it does not detect - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 55
show (_)44) t_ Black and white copy (_44) [] Backlighting ([_)45) I_ Panorama (_46) Pet portrait (_47) Special effects ([_)48) 3D 3D photography(_4g) [] View a Description (Help Information) of Each Scene Select the desired scene from the scene menu and rotate the zoom control ([_4) toward - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 56
taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the monitor switches to the shooting screen. - The angle of view (image area) seen in the saved image will be narrower than that seen on the monitor at the time of shooting. • Tripod: Select this mode when the camera is stabilized, such as with - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 57
and focuses on faces (see "Using Face Detection" ([_)80) for more information). • Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. Should this occur, switch to I_1 (auto) mode (_24) or select the optimum scene mode for the subject manually. • The digital zoom - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 58
the sound of the camera focusing. • Focus, exposure, and hue are fixed at the values determined with the first shot in each series. • The frame rate with continuous shooting may become slow depending upon the current image quality setting, image size setting, memory card used, or shooting condition - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 59
) for more information). • After the skin softening feature makes facial skin tones softer, the camera records the image (_]50). • if no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject at the center of the frame. • Shoot pictures with the flash raised. • The digital zoom is not available. 41 - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 60
The camera focuses at the center area of the frame. E_ SCENE-> _ Sunset [_ Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator (_6) always lights in green. SCENE-_ iii Dus!dclawn Preserves the colors seen - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 61
Records pictures with emphasized outlines and contrast. 5" _Q - When the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, one frame is taken. e_ • The focus mode ([]_66) setting is changed to _ (macro close-up) and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position to the subject where the - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 62
-release button is pressed halfway, the focus indicator (_6) always lights in green. SCENE-> II Black and White copy Provides clear images of text or drawings on a white board or in print. • The camera focuses at the center area of the frame. • When shooting nearby object, shoot with _ (macro - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 63
, in which dark areas of the image are corrected, is the only image saved. - Once the shutter-release button is pressed all the way, hold the camera steady without moving it until a still picture is displayed. After taking a picture, do not turn the camera off before the monitor switches to the - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 64
button all the way and release it, then slowly move the camera in the horizontal direction. Shooting ends automatically when the selected shooting range has been captured. oo - When shooting starts, the camera focuses on the subject at the center area of the frame. - The zoom is fixed at the - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 65
- When remaining capacity of the internal memory or memory card is low To continue shooting with pet portrait auto release, press the multi selector • again. • The digital zoom is not available. (_t_))to set • Under some shooting conditions such as pet-to-camera distance, speed of moving pets - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 66
image a bright tone. • Low key: Give the overall image a dark tone. • Selective color: Create a black and white image in which only the specified color remains. • Painting: Create images • The camera focuses at the center of the frame. LQ • When Selective color is set, select a color that you - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 67
focus area can be selected, and then perform each setting. - Focus mode AF (Autofocus) or_ (Macro close-up) - Exposure compensation • The digital zoom camera is connected using an HDMI cable for playback, it may take a while to switch the display between 3D pictures and non 3D pictures. The images - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 68
to Scenes) Using Skin Softening In tile following shooting modes, tile camera detects up to three human faces when tile shutter is released, and processes tile image to make facial skin tones softer before saving tile image. • Scene auto selector (_39), Portrait (_39) or Night portrait (_41) in - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 69
shutter speed or aperture value manually according to shooting conditions and requirements. • The focus area for autofocus differs depending on the setting of AF area mode that can be selected in the P, S, A or M tab after pressing the MENUbutton. • The camera has nine focus areas, and when AF area - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 70
(large _numbers) let less light. The aperture value of this camera zoom lens can be changed depending on the zoom position, The largest aperture at the wide angle position is f/1,8 and that at the telephoto zoom position is f/4,9, [] U (User Settings) Mode P Even when the mode dial is set to - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 71
program mark (_K) is no longer displayed. Selecting another shooting mode, or turning offthe camera, also cancels flexible program. S (Shutter-priority auto tile foreground and background into focus. • The aperture value (:an be adjusted by rotating the multi selector. M (Manual) (_'_12) Use to - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 72
6_)/smile timer (_64), focus mode (@66) and COOLPIX Custom Picture Control) Set the image quality to be recorded (compression ratio) (_72). The default setting of image quality is Normal. This setting is also applied to other shooting modes (except for shooting mode U or scene mode Easy panorama - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 73
can apply the white balance setting suited to the sky conditions or light source to achieve better results if the default setting results are unsatisfactory. • The preset value for preset manual applies commonly to P, S, A, M, U shootingmodes. Select the method that the camera uses to measure the - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 74
Off setting, then press the multi selector • to apply the selection. Startup zoom position 2 When tile camera is turned on, tile zoom position moves to the focal length (equivalent to 35mm [135] format of _55 angle of view) of the zoom lens that is set in advance. The default setting is 24 - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 75
auto) or M (Manual). Rotate the mode dial to U to retrieve the settings saved in Save user settings. See "Saving Zoom position ([_127) 2 • Flash mode ([_60) • Focus mode (_66) s • Exposure compensation ([_68) Shooting menu Image quality ([_72) Picture Control ((Z_54) Image size ([_73) White - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 76
battery ([_23) is exhausted, the settings saved in U will be reset. Writing down any important setting is recommended. [] Resetting for User settings ]f Reset user settings is selected, the settings that are saved in the user settings are reset as folk_ws: P Shooting mode: (Programmed auto) Zoom - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 77
on the default settings in each shooting mode. F..unction I_1 SCENE, [] P,S,A;M,U Flash mode ([_60) Self-timer ([_]63) Smile timer (_64) Focus mode (_66) ql_ [] E(_xp6o8s)ure compensation _2 1 The setting varies with scene mode. See "List of the Default Settings" ([_)69) for - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 78
Use the multi selector to select the desired mode and press the release button all the way. - Flashing:The flash is charging. The camera cannot take pictures. - OE The flash will not fire when a picture is taken. • If the battery is low, the monitor will be turned offwhile the flash is charging - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 79
ft 8 in, to 8 ft 2 in,) for telephoto zoom position (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto), Available Flash _ Auto with red-eye reduction o Best choice for portraits. Reduces red-eye effect a tripod is recommended to avoid the effects of camera shake when shooting in a dark location. Fill flash - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 80
That Cannot Be • The changed flash mode setting applied in the following situations is saved in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned off. When shooting mode P, S, A or M is used When _ (auto with red eye reduction) is selected in I_1 (auto) mode [] Auto with Red-eye Reduction This - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 81
tile setup menu (_%) to Off when using a tripod to stabilize tile camera. 1 Press _1 (_ self-timer) on the multi selector. 2 the selection will be canceled. 3 Frame the picture and pressthe shutter-release button halfway. • Set the focus and exposure. 4 Pressthe shutter-release button - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 82
the subject to smile without pressing the shutter-release button. • When the camera detects a face, a yellow double border (focus area) is displayed around that face. When the camera has focused on that face, the double border will turn green for a moment and focus is locked. • Up to three faces are - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 83
Using the Multi Selector L_ Notes on Smile Timer • The digital zoom is not available. • Under some shooting conditions, faces released. o 5" [] Releasing the Shutter Manually The shutter can also be released by pressing the shutter release button, If no _ces are detected, the camera focuses - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 84
the desired focus mode and press the _ button. • See"AvailableFocusModes"(_67) for more information. • If the _) button is not pressedwithin a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. • When AF(autofocus)is applied, _ isonly displayed for a few seconds regardlessof Photo info settings (_g8 - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 85
mode setting is saved in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned of_ [] Macro Close-up When using P, _, A, M or U mode if Autofocus mode in the shooting menu ([_54/is set to Full- time AF, the camera will adjust focus even if the shutter release button is not pressed haffway. When - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 86
, a picture can be shot using the selected compensation value. • When an exposure compensation value other than 0.0 is applied, the value is displayed with the _ icon on the monitor. 4 Press the shutter-release button to take a picture. • To turn off exposure compensation, change the value to - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 87
U (User settings) iAUTO OFF AF o.o (_]57) 1 When the flash is lowered,the flash mode isfixed at (_) (off). 2 AF (autofocus), _ (macro dose-up) or _ (infinity)can be selected. • The setting applied in shooting modes P, S,A and M is saved in the camera's memory even after the camera is turned - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 88
Set Using the Multi Selector The default settings in scene mode are described below. _=_=,,_-_, Flash mode ([_60) _?_----,,o_, Self-timer ([_63) Focus mode ([_[_]66) [] (_]]38) @1 OFF _i 1 (_39) "_ (_39) [] (_40) (_40) [] (_41) (_42) -_ (_42) [] (_42) (_]]42) _AIIT2n _ _1 (_1 _AIITO _AIITO - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 89
The setting cannot be changed when using Easy panorama. 11The setting cannot be changed when using Easy panorama. AF (autofocus), _ (macro close-up) or _, (infinity) can be selected when using Panorama assist. 12The self-timer is not available. Pet portrait auto release ([]_]47) can be set to on or - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 90
can be changed by selecting Image quality and rotating the command dial when menus are displayed. • The setting is also applied to other shooting modes (except for shooting mode U or scene mode Easy panorama or 3D photography), • This feature may not be used in combination with certain features - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 91
pages. However, printing small images in large print sizes results in the image turning "grainy_' Options _ selecting Image size and rotating the command dial when menus are displayed. • The setting is also applied to other shooting modes (except for shooting mode U or scene mode Easy panorama - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 92
(due to JPEG compression). In addition, this number may differ depending on the make of memory card, even if the ca parity of the memory card is the same. Image size ,,, Internal memory (go MB) (4 GB) Print size2 (era/in.) 4608x3456 (default setting) [_ 3264x2448 [_ 2272x1704 oo t_ 1600x1200 - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 93
AF area mode (_55) When Subject tracking is selected, MF (manual focus) is not available. Image quality Continuous (_55) When Pre-shooting cache or Multi-shot 16 is o selected for shooting, Image quality is fixed at 5" Normal, Image size ISO sensitivity Continuous (_55) Continuous (_55 - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 94
Monochrome is selected for shooting. The camera takes manual focus), the AF area mode cannot be set. When Target finding AF is selected and Picture Control is set to Monochrome, AF area mode operates using the Auto setting. When Target finding AF is selected and White balance is set to Preset manual - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 95
digital zoom cannot be used when ME manual focus) is selected. Digital zoom Continuous (_55) The digital zoom cannot be used when Multi-shot 16 is selected for shooting. AF area mode (_55) The digital zoom cannot be used when shooting with Subject tracking. Zoom memory (_56) The digital zoom - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 96
Continuous L, BSS 1/20003, 4 to 1/30 s Continuous ([_55) Pre-shooting cache, Multi-shot 16 1/4000 to 1/30 s Continuous H: 120 fps Continuous H: 60 fps 1/4000 to 1/125 A mode, when the aperture value is set to f/8 and the zoom is at the maximum wide angle position or moved one increment to the - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 97
is composed of a repeating pattern • The camera has nine focus areas, and in the following situations, areas containing the subject closest to the camera; When White balance is set to Preset manual, Incandescent it automatically selects the focus or 1 in Fluorescent When Picture Control is - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 98
direction in which the subject is facing. • In some rare cases, such as those described in "Autofocus" ([_29), the subject may not be in focus even though the dou hie border turns green. If the camera does not focus, try "Focus Lock" (_81), [] Viewing Pictures Taken Using Face Detection • During - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 99
focus lock to focus on off - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 100
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Playback Features This chapter describes some of the features available when playing back images. R- 83 - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 102
with softer facial skin _lg tones. Apply a variety of effects using digital filter. The available effects are Selective color, Cross screen, Fisheye, _20 Miniature effect and Painting. When using a printer to print images saved on tile memory card, the print order function can be used to _56 - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 103
the currently selected image and save it as a separate file from the original file. Note, however, that the following pictures cannot be edited. • Pictures taken using an aspect ratio of 16:9, 3:2, or 1:1 (except when using the black border editing function) • Pictures taken using Easy panorama or - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 104
damage the camera or memory card. Printing images Without Using a computer If you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print images without using a computer. Connection method: Connect the camera directly to the printer's USB input jack with the included USB Cable UC-E6 - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 105
ViewNX 2 is an allqmone software package which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images. Install ViewNX 2 using the ViewNX 2 Installer CD. (Service Pack 2) • Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (Service Pack 3) Macintosh • Mac: OS X (version 10.5.8, 10.6.8, 10.7.2) Refer to the Nikon - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 106
the computer - ViewNX 2 : For viewing, editing, and printing transferred images - Nikon Movie Editor: For basic editing of transferred movies • Panorama Maker 6 (for creating a single panorama photo using a series of images shot in panorama assist scene mode) • QuickTime (Windows only) 6 Remove the - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 107
the included USB Cable UOE6. The camera automatically turns on. To transfer images that are saved in the camera's internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera before connecting it to the computer. • SD card slot: If your computer is equipped with an SD card slot, the card carl be inserted - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 108
bar of Nikon Transfer 2 (_t_). • Click Start Transfer ((2_). (5:' • At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer. 3 Terminate the connection, • If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and then disconnect the USB cable. • If you - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 109
Recording and Playing Back Movies You can record movies by simply pressing the • (_ movie-rec:ord) button. In playback mode, press the _) button to play a movie. 8 o_ Ro 5 91 - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 110
length flashes while images are being recorded or while a movie is being saved, Do notopen the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the battery or memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the 92 memory card, - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 111
Recording • When saving a movie onto a memory card, a memory card with an SD speed class of Class 6 or higher is recom mended (_lg). end unexpectedly, if the transfer speed of the card is slow, the movie recording may • Using the digital zoom causes image quality to deteriorate, If you start - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 112
memory card. The maximum movie recording time for a single movie is displayed during recording. [] Functions Available in Movie Recording • The exposure compensation and White balance settings in shooting menu (_]54) are also applied with movie recording. When the focus mode is set to _ (macro - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 113
or Full-time AF where the camera focuses continuously during movie recording can be selected. When Full-time AF is selected, the sound of the camera focusing may be heard in recorded movies. If you want to prevent the sound of the camera focusing from being recorded, select Single AF. s E o_ - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 114
top of the monitor. Press the multi selector _ or i_ to select an icon of playback control, then press the _) button to thumbnail playback mode (_31) to select a movie and press the _ button (_32). Note on Movie Playback 96 Movies recorded wit[] cameras other than COOLPIXP310 cannot be played - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 115
describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the Y setup menu. u_ • See "Using Menus (tiqe MENUButton)" (_11) for more information about using tile camera's menus • For further details about each setting, refer to "The Setup Menu" in the Reference Section (_:_70). 97 - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 116
settings. Option Welcome screen 3 rD Time zone and date Monitor settings Print date Description _°_" Select the image displayed as the welcome screen when the camera is turned on. Select COOLPIX to display the COOLPIX logo. Select Select an image to _70 use a picture taken with the carT]era - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 117
Vibration reduction Motion detection AF assist Digital zoom Sound settings Auto off Format memory/ Format card The Setup Menu Description Reduce blurring caused by camera shake when shooting. The default setting is On. • When using a tripod to stabilize the camera, set this _77 feature to Off - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 118
EH-6gP. Additionally, when charging by computer and transferring images to the computer, it takes more time to charge the battery. Switch the method for setting the fiexibEe program, shutter speed, or aperture value. When Do not toggle selection (default setting) is selected, use the command dial - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 119
not to enable the function for sending images to a computer using a commercially available Eye-Fi card. The default setting is Disable. Set as Time zone and date and Language and user settings that were saved for mode dial U are not reset. Display the current camera firmware version. [_ _88 _8g - Nikon COOLPIX P310 | Reference Manual - Page 120
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