Nikon 25593 P60 User's Manual

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    DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual En
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    trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. • The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. • PictBridge is a trademark. • All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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    Introduction First Steps A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode bce y Shooting Suited for the Scene B High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode P M P and M Modes c More on Playback D Movies E Voice Recordings Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers d Shooting, Playback and Setup
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    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 the power source, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. Do not Disassemble Touching the
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    and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types. • If Nikon rechargeable EN-MH1 NiMH batteries are purchased separately, charge and use each and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result
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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
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    and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is 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
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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
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    Safety...ii WARNINGS...ii Notices ...v Introduction ...1 About This Manual ...1 Information and Precautions...2 Parts of the Camera...4 The Button...12 Help Displays...13 First Steps ...14 Inserting Batteries...14 Supported Batteries ...14 Turning On and Off the Camera...14 Setting Display Language
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    ...35 B High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode 42 Shooting in High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode 42 PM P and M Modes...43 P (Programmed Auto) Mode...43 M (Manual) Mode...44 c More on Playback...47 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback 47 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom 48 Editing Pictures...49
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    Table of Contents E Voice Recordings...58 Making Voice Recordings...58 Playing Voice Recordings...60 Deleting Sound Files...60 Copying Voice Recordings...61 Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 62 Connecting to a TV...62 Connecting to a Computer...63 Before Connecting the Camera...63
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    Accessories ...112 Approved Memory Cards ...112 Image/Sound File and Folder Names 113 Caring for the Camera ...114 Cleaning ...116 Storage ...116 Error Messages...117 Troubleshooting...121 Specifications ...126 Supported Standards ...128 Index ...129 x
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    help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it camera. This icon indicates that more A information is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide. Notations • A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to
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    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 of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any
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    Introduction 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
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    Introduction Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 12 34 56 7 8 OAU/VT 9 Lens cover closed 10 11 12 1 Power switch/power-on lamp 14, 107 2 Shutter-release button 24 3 Mode dial 10 4 Microphone 53, 54, 58 5 Built-in flash 28 6 Self-timer lamp 30 AF-assist illuminator 25, 105
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    Introduction 1 23 4 Parts of the Camera 11 12 6 7 8 9 10 5 13 14 1 Electronic viewfinder 22 2 Speaker 53, 57, 60 3 x (monitor) button 8 Zoom buttons 22 f (wide 22 4 g (tele 22 h (thumbnail playback 47 i (playback zoom 48 j (help 13 5 Monitor 6, 8, 21 6 c (playback) button
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    Parts of the Camera The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). • See "The x Button" (A 8) for information on switching between the monitor and electronic viewfinder. Shooting Introduction 1
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    number/ 8 total number of frames 26 b Movie length 57 9 Internal memory indicator 26 10 Movie playback indicator 57 11 Voice memo recording guide 53 12 Voice memo playback guide 53 13 Print-order icon 73 14 Small picture indicator 52 15 D-Lighting icon 50 16 Protect icon 94 17 File number
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    ). • Choose whether to switch between monitor and electronic viewfinder display with photo info displayed, or without photo info displayed. • Show or hide framing guides in shooting mode. • Choose whether the monitor or the electronic viewfinder display is activated when the camera is turned on. 8
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    Introduction With Playback Monitor on Picture and photo info displayed Basic Operations 100NIKON 0004.JPG Monitor on Picture and shooting data displayed (see below) Electronic viewfinder on Picture and photo info displayed Monitor on Only the picture is displayed Shooting data: Shows the folder
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    ) Adjust shooting menu settings such as white balance and ISO sensitivity, as well as the continuous shooting mode for P (programmed auto) or M (manual) mode. A Auto (A 20) Choose this simple "pointand-shoot" mode, suited to first-time users of digital cameras, in which the camera automatically
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    Apply selection Shooting menu Image quality Image size Optimize image White balance ISO sensitivity Exit Move cursor down C Note 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. 11
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    -focus mode Flash exp. comp. Exit Press k or the multi selector K to proceed to the next set of options. AF area mode Face priority Auto Manual Center Exit Press k or the multi selector K to apply selection. 12
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    Introduction Basic Operations Help Displays Press 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, press g (j) again. Image quality Choose from 3 image quality settings which govern
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    Steps 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 1 2 Supported Batteries This camera uses the following batteries. • Two LR6 alkaline ( separately) • Two EN-MH1 Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries (available separately from Nikon) Turning On and Off the Camera To turn on the camera, press
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    of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. Choose a reliable brand. C AC Adapter The AC Adapter EH-65A (available separately from Nikon) can be used to power the COOLPIX P60 from an electrical outlet. Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC
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    First Steps 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 for a moment and the monitor will turn on. 2 Press the multi selector H or I to
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    First Steps Setting Display Language, Date and Time 5 Press the multi selector J or K to select your home time zone (A 101), and press k. Home time zone 6 Edit the date. Press the multi selector H or I, to edit the highlighted item. Press K to move the highlight in the following order. D (day) ➝
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    First Steps Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the camera's internal memory (approx. 12 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A 112). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures are automatically stored on the memory card and pictures
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    First Steps 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
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    Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode This section describes how to take a picture in A (auto) mode, an automatic, "point-and-shoot" mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 Rotate
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    ) from the movie menu (A 55). D Shutter Speed and Aperture Shutter speed and aperture settings, adjusted by the camera to suit shooting conditions, are displayed. In M (manual) mode (A 44), shutter speed and aperture can be specified
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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, flash, AFassist illuminator, and microphone. When shooting in "tall" (portrait) orientation, hold the camera so that the flash is up. Basic Photography and
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    Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 2 Frame a Picture Digital Zoom When the camera is zoomed in to the maximum magnification (5×), holding down g (i) triggers digital zoom. The subject is magnified up to an additional 4×, for a total magnification of 20×. When digital zoom is in effect,
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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
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    . 2 in.) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 1.1 m (3 ft. 3 in.) at the maximum telescopic position. The AF-assist illuminator can be set to Off manually (A 105), although in this case the camera may not focus when lighting is poor. 25
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    Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) Press c. The last picture taken 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
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    Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures C Playback Mode The following options are available in full-frame playback mode. Option Playback zoom View thumbnails Change monitor display Record/play voice memo Switch to shooting mode Use Description A Press g
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    Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Using the Flash The flash has a range of about 0.4-5.1 m (1 ft. 4 in.-16 ft. 8 in.) when the camera is zoomed out all the way. With maximum optical zoom applied, the range is about 0.6-4.0 m (2 ft.-13 ft.) (when ISO sensitivity is set to Auto). The
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    Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Using the Flash 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. Set Vibration reduction (A 105) to Off when using a tripod to
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    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. Set Vibration reduction (A 105) to Off when using a tripod. 1 Press n (self-timer). The self-timer menu is displayed. Basic
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    Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Choosing a Focus Mode Choose a focus mode according to the subject and composition. A 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. B Infinity Use
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    compensation). The exposure compensation value will be displayed. Exposure compensation is not available in M (manual) mode. 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
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    Shooting Suited for the Scene Scene Mode Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene type. Some scene types can be selected using only the mode dial, while others can easily be selected from the scene menu. Mode Dial Scenes b Portrait c Landscape e Night portrait Scene
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    Scene Mode Shooting in Scene Modes b (Portrait), c (Landscape), and e (Night Portrait) Modes 1 Rotate the mode dial to b (portrait), c (landscape), or e (night portrait). 2 Frame the subject and take the picture. Other Scene Modes 1 Rotate the mode dial to y. Shooting Suited for the Scene 2 Press
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    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 → A 87). • If the camera detects multiple
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    Shooting Suited for the Scene Scene Mode e Night portrait OQ Use this mode to achieve a natural balance between the main subject and background lighting in portraits taken at night. • The camera detects and focuses on a face looking toward the camera (Shooting with Face-Priority → A 87). • If
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    Shooting Suited for the Scene h Sunset OQ Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • Camera focuses at infinity. While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area, or focus indicator, glows green. Note, however, that close subjects may not be in focus. Scene Mode
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    at which F glows green. • The closest distance at which the camera can focus varies depending upon zoom position. • AF area mode is set to Manual (A 86). When k is pressed, camera focuses on subject in active focus area. • Until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway to set focus, the
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    Shooting Suited for the Scene 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. While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus indicator (A 6) glows green. Note, however, that close
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    Scene Mode p Panorama assist Shooting Suited for the Scene Use when taking 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* n Off* p A* o 0.0* h Auto* * Other settings
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    3 Take the first picture. The first picture is displayed in the first third of the monitor. Scene Mode Shooting Suited for the Scene 4 Take the second picture. Compose the next picture so that it overlaps the first picture. Repeat until you have taken the necessary number of pictures to complete
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    High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode Shooting in High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode In high-sensitivity shooting mode, sensitivity is increased when shooting under low lighting, to reduce blurring caused by camera shake or subject movement, allowing you to capture the
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    P and M Modes P (Programmed Auto) Mode The camera automatically sets shutter speed and aperture. Adjust shooting menu settings such as white balance and ISO sensitivity, as well as the continuous shooting mode. 1 Rotate the mode dial to P. 2 Adjust settings to suit the subject or your creative
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    ) Mode Choose this mode to control exposure with manual specification of shutter speed and aperture. Adjust shooting menu settings such as white balance and ISO sensitivity, as well as the continuous shooting mode. 1 Rotate
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    ) mode to adjust shooting menu settings (A 75). Changing Camera Settings Use the multi selector to change settings as follows. When Manual is selected for AF area mode (A 86) P and M Modes Switching between shutter speed and aperture: J or K Flash mode :H Self-timer :J Focus mode :I Selecting
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    M (Manual) Mode B Note on ISO Sensitivity Even at an ISO sensitivity (A 83) setting of Auto (default setting), sensitivity is set to ISO 80. D Exposure The adjustment
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    More on Playback Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Press f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 26) to display pictures in "contact sheets" of thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed. To Use Description A Choose pictures Press the
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    -frame playback mode (A 26) enables the quick playback zoom function, which zooms the current picture in 3× with the center of the picture displayed. The guide at lower right shows which portion of the picture is enlarged. Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to move to other areas of the picture
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    Editing Pictures Use the COOLPIX P60 to edit pictures in-camera and store them as separate files (A 113). The editing features described below are available. Editing function D-Lighting (A 50) Crop (A 51) Small picture (A 52) Description Create a copy of the current picture with enhanced
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    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 (A 26) or thumbnail (A 47)
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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 48) enabled. Cropped copies are stored as separate files. 1 Press g (i) in full-frame playback mode to zoom in on the image. 2 Refine copy composition. Press g or
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    Editing Pictures 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
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    Voice Memos: Recording and Playback Use the camera's built-in microphone to record voice memos for pictures marked with n in full-frame playback mode (A 26). More on Playback Recording Voice Memos A voice memo, up to 20 seconds in length, will be recorded while k is pressed down. • Do not touch
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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 total maximum length of movie that can be recorded. 2 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording.
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    The Movie Menu Movie options, Autofocus mode (A 56), and Electronic VR (A 56) 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.
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    The Movie Menu Autofocus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option A Single AF (default setting) B Full-time AF Description Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and locks at this position during shooting. Camera focuses continuously until focus is acquired
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    Movie Playback In full-frame playback mode (A 26), movies are recognized by movie options (A 55) icons. To play a movie, display it in full-frame playback mode and press k. Use the zoom buttons, g (i) and f (h), to adjust playback volume. Press the multi selector J or K to choose a control at the
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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
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    Operations During Recording Recording indicator File number Length of recording Progress indicator Voice recording 001 15/05/2008 17:30 00: 01: 00/00: 24:53 Index : 0 1 Making Voice Recordings Date and time of recording Time remaining Index number To Reactivate the monitor Pause/resume recording
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    Playing Voice Recordings 1 Press c in the voice recording screen (A 58, step 3). Voice Recordings 2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired sound file and press k. The selected sound file will be played back. Operations During Playback Select sound file 001 15/05/2008 17:30 002 15/05/2008 18
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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 (A 60, step 2). Voice Recordings 2 Use the multi selector to choose the option and press k. q: Copy
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    Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 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
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    software, refer to the Quick Start Guide. Operating Systems Compatible with COOLPIX Business/Enterprise/Ultimate editions), Windows XP Service Pack 2 (Home Edition/ Professional) (versions 10.3.9 and 10.4.11) Refer to the Nikon website for the latest information on operating system compatibility. B
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    . The power-on lamp will light. Windows Vista When the AutoPlay dialog is displayed, select Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using Nikon Transfer. Nikon Transfer will start. To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always do this for this device:. Windows XP When the AutoPlay dialog is
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    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
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    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" (A 113) for more information. 66
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    prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly. • To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an AC Adapter EH-65A (available separately from Nikon) (A 112). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in
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    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. Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers 4 Turn on the camera. When properly connected, the
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    Connecting to a Printer Printing Pictures One at a Time After connecting the camera to the printer correctly (A 68), print pictures by following the procedure below. 1 Press the multi selector J or K to choose the desired picture and press k. Press f (h) to display 12 thumbnails, and g (i) to
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    Connecting to a Printer 6 Choose Start print and press k. PictBridge Start print 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. Copies Paper size Exit Printing Cancel Current print/ total
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    Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers Connecting to a Printer 4 Choose Print selection, Print all images or DPOF printing and press k. 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
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    sizes: Default (the default paper size for the current printer), 3.5 × 5 in., 5 × 7 in., 100 × 150mm, 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, 72 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 (A 128). When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, pictures can be printed from the printer according to the DPOF
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    printed on pictures when a DPOF-compatible (A 128) printer which supports printing of shooting date and photo information is used. • Photo 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
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    Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu The shooting menu of P and M modes, and high-sensitivity menu of highsensitivity shooting mode, contain the following options. q Image quality1 A 76 Choose the image quality (compression ratio) of recorded pictures. r Image
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    Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Displaying the Shooting Menu and High-sensitivity Menu Choose P (programmed auto), M (manual), or B (high sensitivity) by rotating the mode dial. Press d to display the shooting menu or high-sensitivity menu. Shooting menu Image
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    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu r Image Size Choose the size of pictures in pixels for recording. Pictures taken 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
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    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu 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 (A 76) and image size (A 77) settings. Note that the number of
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    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 Normal (default setting) Recommended in most situations. h Softer Softens outlines, producing natural results suitable for portraits
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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 Contrast Control contrast. Higher settings preserve detail in misty landscapes and other low-contrast
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    Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting conditions, see "Preset Manual" (A 82) for details. c Daylight Use with subjects lit by direct sunlight. d Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting. e Fluorescent Use under most types of fluorescent lighting
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    . The shutter is released and the new white-balance value is set. No pictures are recorded. Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus C Note on Preset Manual Regardless of the flash mode selected, the flash will not fire when k is pressed in step 5. Therefore, 82 the camera cannot measure a value for
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    Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 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 subjects in action or
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    Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu G Metering Choose how the camera meters exposure. G Matrix (default setting) Camera sets exposure for entire frame. Recommended in most situations. q Center-weighted Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to subject in center of frame. Classic
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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 a setting other than Single 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
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    to activate the focus area. When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area selected by the camera will be displayed. Focus area x Manual Focus area This option is suited to situations in which the intended subject is relatively still and not positioned in the center of the
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    Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu y Center Camera focuses on subject in center of frame. Center focus area is used. 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
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    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 highsensitivity shooting, P, and M modes, refocus on another subject positioned at the same distance from the camera as the actual portrait subject
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    Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu J Flash Exp. Comp. Flash compensation is used to adjust flash output, 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
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    Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Restrictions on Camera Settings In P, M, and B (high sensitivity) modes, the following restrictions on simultaneous use of multiple functions may apply. Flash mode Flash mode is disabled (W) when a setting other than Single is
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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
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    Playback Options: The Playback Menu Selecting Multiple Pictures The picture selection screen, as shown at right, will be displayed with the following menus: Protect • Playback menu: print set (A 73) delete (A 94) protect (A 94) copy (A 95) • Setup menu: welcome screen (A 98) Back 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
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    Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Playback Options: The Playback Menu c Delete Delete selected pictures or all pictures. Erase selected images Delete selected pictures (A 92). Erase all images Delete all pictures. C Notes on Deletion • Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. Transfer important
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    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
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 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
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Displaying the Setup Menu Rotate the mode dial to z. Set up Menus Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Date imprint • Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings (A 11). • To exit the setup menu, rotate the mode dial to another mode. a Menus Select a
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    Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 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
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    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" (A 17), for more information. Time zone w (home time zone)
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    Playback and Setup Menus B The Clock Battery The clock battery charges when the main batteries are installed or the AC adapter (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
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu C Time Zones (A 17) The camera supports the time zones listed below. For time differences not listed below, set the camera clock to local time (A 16, 99). The table contains some locations
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    on, and specify monitor brightness. Photo info Choose information displayed in monitor in shooting mode. Framing grid When On is selected, framing guides are displayed in A (auto), high-sensitivity shooting, P, and M modes. The default setting is Off. Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor
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    Setup Menu 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 74). Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on pictures. Date Date is imprinted on the bottom right
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu Date Counter Pictures taken 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
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    Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus 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
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    Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu u Digital Zoom Use this setting to control digital zoom operation. On (default setting) Pressing and holding down g (i), at the maximum optical zoom position, trigger digital zoom (A 22). Crop Limit digital zoom to the range at
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu k Auto Off If no operations are performed for the selected length of time, the monitor will turn off and the camera enters standby mode (A 15) to reduce drain on the batteries. The power-on lamp blinks in standby mode. If no operations are performed for another
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    Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu n Language Choose one of 23 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
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    Movie Menu Option Movie options (A 55) Autofocus mode (A 56) Electronic VR (A 56) Shooting Menu Option Image quality (A 76) Image size (A 77) Optimize image (A 79) Custom in Optimize image (A 80) White balance (A 81) ISO sensitivity (A 83) Metering (A 84) Continuous (A 85) AF area mode (A 86)
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    94) before selecting Reset all. • The following menu settings will remain unaffected when menus are reset with Reset all. Shooting menu: Preset manual data (A 82) acquired for White balance Setup menu: Date (A 99), Date counter (A 104), Language (A 108), Video mode (A 108), and Battery type (A 111
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    Alkaline (default setting) LR6 alkaline (AA-size) batteries COOLPIX (Ni-MH) Two EN-MH1 Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries (available separately from Nikon) ZR6 oxyride (AA-size) batteries Lithium FR6 lithium (AA-size) batteries r Firmware Version View the current camera firmware version. COOLPIX P60
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    128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB1, 4 GB2 1 If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, check that device supports 2 GB cards. 2 SDHC-compliant. If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, check that device
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    " plus a three-digit sequence number for pictures taken using panorama assist (e.g. "101P_001"; A 40), "SOUND" for voice recordings (e.g. "101SOUND"; A 58), 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
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    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
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    Caring for the Camera C Batteries • Check the battery level when taking the camera out, and replace the batteries if necessary (A 20). If possible, carry spare batteries when taking pictures on important occasions. • Battery capacity tends to decrease on cold days. Be sure that the batteries are
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    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. 116
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    lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them. Display O (blinks) B Problem Clock not set. Batteries running low. N Batteries exhausted. Battery exhausted. P Please wait for the camera to finish recording. O Camera cannot
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    Error Messages Display P Image cannot be saved. Problem Solution A Error occurred while recording picture. Format internal memory or 107 memory card. Camera has run out of file • Insert new memory card. 18 numbers. •
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    Error Messages Display Problem N Picture is protected. This image cannot be deleted. N Destination Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikonauthorized service representative. Turn camera off and reconnect cable. Turn camera off, remove and reinsert
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    A PR Running out of ink or Printer error: printer error. check printer status. Check printer. After checking the ink or solving the problem, select - Resume and press k to resume printing*. PR Specified size of paper is Load the specified paper, Printer error: check paper not
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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
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    Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution Date imprint not available. Camera clock has not 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
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    Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution A Pictures are blurred. • Use flash. 28 • Use high-sensitivity shooting mode. 42 • Use vibration reduction. 105 • Use D. 85 • Use tripod and self-timer.
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    Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution A Pictures appear smeared. Lens is dirty. Clean lens. 105 activate vibration reduction. The sound of vibration reduction operation is sometimes noticeable. Playback Problem File cannot be played back. Cannot zoom in on picture. Cause/Solution A File
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    Troubleshooting Problem 3264×1836 is applied in the image size setting. • Select picture that supports crop, D-Lighting, 49 or small picture. • Pictures taken with other cameras to the computer. See the help information contained in Nikon Transfer. Pictures to be printed are not Memory card
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    Specifications Nikon COOLPIX P60 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels position) to ∞ Focus-area selection Face priority, auto (9-area automatic selection), center, manual with 99 focus areas Electronic viewfinder 0.2-in., approx. 201k-dot equivalent, CMOS LCD viewfinder
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    output sensitivity) 80 to 800) Exposure Metering 96-segment matrix, center-weighted, spot, spot AF area (with support for 99 focus areas) Exposure control Programmed auto, manual, exposure compensation (-2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV) Range (ISO 100) [W]: 0.7 to 16.7 EV [T]: 1.3 to 17
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    of 25 °C (77 °F). B Specifications Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. The appearance of this product 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,
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    B High-sensitivity shooting mode 42 y Scene mode 34 b Portrait 35 c Landscape 35 e Night portrait 36 z Setup mode 96 D Movie mode 54, 55 M (manual) mode 44 P (programmed auto) mode 43 k (apply selection) button 5 E Audio playback mode 60 l (delete) button 26 o Exposure compensation 32 j Help 5, 13
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    107 ISO sensitivity 83 J JPEG 126 JPG 113 L Landscape mode (c) 35 Language 16, 108 130 Lens 4, 116 Lithium batteries 14, 111 M M (manual) mode 44 Macro close-up 31 Manual 44 Memory card 18, 78, 112 approved 112 capacity of 78 formatting 107 Inserting and removing 18 slot 18 Menus 97 Metering 84
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    (b) 35 Power switch 4, 14 Power-on lamp 4, 14, 20 Preset manual (white balance) 82 Print set 73 Print size 78 Protect 94 Q Quick settings 106 Speaker 5 Sports (d) 38 SSCN 113 Strap, Camera 4 Sunset (h) 37 Support information 2 T Tele 5, 22 Television 62 connecting to 62 Thumbnail playback 47 Time
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    No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authorization from NIKON CORPORATION. Printed in China YP8B03(11) 6MMA2311-03
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