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Shooting Menu (j, k, l or m Mode) White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Rotate the mode dial to j, k, l or m M d button M j, k, l or m tab (A13) M 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 of the human eye by processing images according to the color of the light source. This is known as "white balance." For natural colors, select a white balance setting that matches the light source before shooting. Although the default setting, Auto (normal), 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. Option Description a1 a2 Auto (normal) (default setting) Auto (warm lighting) White balance is automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations. When set to Auto (warm lighting), the images are preserved with warm colors if they are shot under an incandescent light source. When using the flash, according to the brightness of the flash, the images are adjusted to suitable white balance. b Preset manual Useful when shooting under unusual lighting. See "Using Preset Manual" for more information (E39). c Daylight* White balance adjusted for direct sunlight. d Incandescent* Use under incandescent lighting. e Fluorescent (1 to 3) Use under most types of fluorescent lighting. Choose one of 1 (white fluorescent), 2 (daylight white/neutral fluorescent) and 3 (daylight fluorescent). f Cloudy* Use when taking pictures under overcast skies. g Flash* Use with the flash. * Fine adjustments in seven steps are available. Apply positive (+) to increase blue hue and negative (-) to increase red hue. The icon for the current setting other than Auto (normal) is displayed on the monitor (A8). B Notes on White Balance • At white-balance settings other than Auto (normal), Auto (warm lighting) or Flash, set the flash mode to W (off) (A66). • This feature may not be used in combination with certain features. See "Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously" (A80) for more information. E38 Reference Section

Section	Page
Introduction	4
Read This First	4
Confirming the Package Contents	4
About This Manual	5
Information and Precautions	6
For Your Safety	8
WARNINGS	8
Notices	11
Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations	19
Parts of the Camera	20
The Camera Body	20
Controls Used in Shooting Mode	22
Controls Used in Playback Mode	23
Changing the Angle of the Monitor	24
Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap	25
The Monitor	26
Basic Operations	29
Switching Between Shooting Mode and Playback Mode	29
Using the Rotary Multi Selector	30
Using Menus (the MENU Button)	31
Switching the Information on the Monitor (DISP button)	33
Switching the Monitor Display (Monitor button)	34
Using the Viewfinder	34
The Basics of Shooting and Playback	35
Preparation 1 Insert the Battery	36
Preparation 2 Charge the Battery	38
Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card	40
Internal Memory and Memory Cards	41
Approved Memory Cards	41
Step 1 Turn the Camera On	42
Turning the Camera On and Off	43
Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time	44
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode	46
Available Shooting Modes	47
Step 3 Frame a Picture	48
Using the Zoom	49
Step 4 Focus and Shoot	50
Step 5 Play Back Images	52
Changing How Images Are Displayed	53
Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images	54
Shooting Features	57
Auto Mode	58
Changing Auto Mode Settings	58
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)	59
Changing Scene Mode Settings	60
Characteristics of Each Scene	60
Using Skin Softening	72
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)	73
Characteristics of Each Special Effect	73
Changing Special Effects Mode Settings	74
P, S, A, M Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)	75
Changing P, S, A, M Modes	78
Options Available in the Shooting Menu	78
U (User Setting Modes)	81
Saving Settings in U Mode	82
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector	83
Available Functions	83
Using the Flash (Flash Modes)	84
Using the Self-timer	87
Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces)	88
Using Focus Mode	90
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)	92
List of the Default Settings	93
Changing the Image Quality and Image Size	95
Available Image Quality	95
Available Image Size	96
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously	98
The Control Range of the Shutter Speed (P, S, A, M Modes)	101
Focusing on Subject	102
Using the Target Finding AF	102
Using Face Detection	103
Focus Lock	104
Playback Features	105
Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)	106
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer	108
Using ViewNX 2	109
Installing ViewNX 2	109
Transferring Images to the Computer	111
Viewing Images	112
Recording and Playing Back Movies	113
Recording Movies	114
Changing Movie Recording Settings (Movie Menu)	117
Playing Back Movies	118
Using GPS	119
Starting GPS Data Recording	120
Changing the GPS Settings (GPS Options Menu)	123
General Camera Setup	125
The Setup Menu	126
Reference Section	131
Taking Pictures with Manual Focus	132
Using Easy Panorama (Shooting and Playing back)	133
Taking Pictures with Easy Panorama	133
Viewing Easy Panorama (Scroll)	135
Using Panorama Assist	136
Using 3D Photography	138
P, S, A, M Modes	140
P (Programmed auto), S (Shutter-priority auto) or A (Aperture-priority auto)	140
M (Manual) Mode	141
Playing and Deleting Images Captured Using Continuous Shooting Mode (Sequence)	143
Playing Images in a Sequence	143
Deleting Images in a Sequence	144
Editing Still Images	145
Editing Features	145
Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation	147
D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast	147
Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones	148
Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects	149
Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image	150
Black Border: Adding a Black Border to Pictures	151
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy	152
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)	153
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)	155
Connecting the Camera to a Printer	156
Printing Individual Images	157
Printing Multiple Images	158
Editing Movies	161
Extracting Only the Desired Portions of the Movie	161
Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Picture	162
Shooting Menu (P, S, A or M Mode)	163
Image Quality and Image Size	163
Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control)	163
Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control)	167
White Balance (Adjusting Hue)	168
Metering	170
Continuous Shooting	171
ISO Sensitivity	175
Exposure Bracketing	176
AF Area Mode	177
Autofocus Mode	181
Flash Exp. Comp.	182
Noise Reduction Filter	182
Active D-Lighting	183
Save User Settings/Reset User Settings	183
Zoom Memory	184
Startup Zoom Position	184
The Playback Menu	185
Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)	185
Slide Show	187
Protect	188
The Image Selection Screen	189
Rotate Image	190
Voice Memo	191
Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)	192
Sequence Display Options	193
Choose Key Picture	193
The Movie Menu	194
Movie Options	194
Recording Movies in Slow Motion and Fast Motion (HS Movie)	196
Autofocus Mode	198
GPS Setting Menu	199
GPS Settings	199
Create Log (Record the log of moving information)	201
View Log	203
The Setup Menu	204
Welcome Screen	204
Time Zone and Date	205
Monitor Settings	208
Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Pictures)	209
Vibration Reduction	210
Motion Detection	211
AF Assist	212
Digital Zoom	212
Assign Side Zoom Control	213
Sound Settings	214
Auto Off	214
Format Memory/Format Card	215
Language	215
TV Settings	216
Fn Button	217
Charge by Computer	218
Toggle Av/Tv Selection	220
Reset File Numbering	220
Blink Warning	221
Filmstrip	222
Eye-Fi Upload	223
Reverse Indicators	224
Reset All	224
Firmware Version	227
File and Folder Names	228
Optional Accessories	230
Error Messages	231
Technical Notes and Index	237
Caring for the Products	238
The Camera	238
The Battery	239
Charging AC Adapter	240
The Memory Cards	241
Caring for the Camera	242
Cleaning	242
Storage	242
Troubleshooting	243
Specifications	251
Supported Standards	254

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Shooting Menu (

Mode)

Reference Section

White Balance (Adjusting Hue)

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 of the human eye by processing images according to the color of the

light source. This is known as “white balance.” For natural colors, select a white

balance setting that matches the light source before shooting.

Although the default setting,

Auto (normal)

, 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.

Fine adjustments in seven steps are available. Apply positive (+) to increase blue hue and

negative (–) to increase red hue.

The icon for the current setting other than

Auto (normal)

is displayed on the

monitor (

8).

Notes on White Balance

•

At white-balance settings other than

Auto (normal)

Auto (warm lighting)

Flash

, set the

flash mode to

(off) (

66).

•

This feature may not be used in combination with certain features. See “Features That Cannot Be

Used Simultaneously” (

80) for more information.

Rotate the mode dial to

button

tab (

13)

White balance

Option

Description

Auto (normal)

(default

setting)

White balance is automatically adjusted to suit lighting

conditions. Best choice in most situations.

When set to

Auto (warm lighting)

, the images are preserved

with warm colors if they are shot under an incandescent light

source. When using the flash, according to the brightness of the

flash, the images are adjusted to suitable white balance.

Auto (warm

lighting)

Preset manual

Useful when shooting under unusual lighting. See “Using Preset

Manual” for more information (

39).

Daylight*

White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.

Incandescent*

Use under incandescent lighting.

Fluorescent

(1 to 3)

Use under most types of fluorescent lighting. Choose one of

(white fluorescent),

(daylight white/neutral fluorescent) and

(daylight fluorescent).

Cloudy*

Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.

Flash*

Use with the flash.