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For safety precautions, see "For Your Safety" (0 vi). 1 Attach the camera strap. Attach the strap securely to the camera eyelets. 2 Charge the battery (0 20). Quick Start Guide Follow these steps for a quick start with the COOLPIX A. Insert battery Plug charger in Battery charging Charging complete 3 Insert the battery and a memory card (0 21, 23). Rear Memory card slot iv
For safety precautions, see "For Your Safety" (0 vi). 1 Attach the camera strap. Attach the strap securely to the camera eyelets. 2 Charge the battery (0 20). Quick Start Guide Follow these steps for a quick start with the COOLPIX A. Insert battery Plug charger in Battery charging Charging complete 3 Insert the battery and a memory card (0 21, 23). Rear Memory card slot iv
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...and/or removing the contact with the skin for AHandle the camera strap with the battery charger break open as the battery immediately, taking flammable sprays or dust could care to a Nikon- Repairs should be taken to prevent infants from the Using the camera in contact... an in the presence of flammable gas unusual smell coming from putting the battery or other accident, extended periods while the devices are take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for extended battery. A This icon marks warnings, information that should be performed only by ...
...and/or removing the contact with the skin for AHandle the camera strap with the battery charger break open as the battery immediately, taking flammable sprays or dust could care to a Nikon- Repairs should be taken to prevent infants from the Using the camera in contact... an in the presence of flammable gas unusual smell coming from putting the battery or other accident, extended periods while the devices are take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for extended battery. A This icon marks warnings, information that should be performed only by ...
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...not handle the plug or go • Do not immerse in fire. AObserve the following precautions when handling the battery for use immediately AObserve caution when handling the battery The battery may leak, overheat, or explode if improperly handled. with clean running water and get medical treatment. • Do...the product off to close the lens cover damage to the product, be removed casing. AStore out of direct sunlight • The battery is prone to leakage When the camera is not in electric shock. The optional ML-L3 remote control should be sure and store ...
...not handle the plug or go • Do not immerse in fire. AObserve the following precautions when handling the battery for use immediately AObserve caution when handling the battery The battery may leak, overheat, or explode if improperly handled. with clean running water and get medical treatment. • Do...the product off to close the lens cover damage to the product, be removed casing. AStore out of direct sunlight • The battery is prone to leakage When the camera is not in electric shock. The optional ML-L3 remote control should be sure and store ...
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...While every effort has been made to the specifications of the hardware and attention of the Nikon software described in these means, without prior notice. provided separately). This symbol on the battery The following apply only to be collected separately. • This product is accurate and complete... collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of waste management. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. we would appreciate it were you to • Nikon reserves the right to change the bring any errors or omissions to any language in any ...
...While every effort has been made to the specifications of the hardware and attention of the Nikon software described in these means, without prior notice. provided separately). This symbol on the battery The following apply only to be collected separately. • This product is accurate and complete... collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of waste management. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. we would appreciate it were you to • Nikon reserves the right to change the bring any errors or omissions to any language in any ...
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...attachment plug adapter of • Increase the separation between the California to cause birth defects or equipment and receiver. The Battery Charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE ... outlet if needed. This The FCC requires the user be notified equipment generates, uses, and can that are COOLPIX A designed to radio or provided by Nikon with the limits for help. radio/television technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to be equipment. ...
...attachment plug adapter of • Increase the separation between the California to cause birth defects or equipment and receiver. The Battery Charger IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE ... outlet if needed. This The FCC requires the user be notified equipment generates, uses, and can that are COOLPIX A designed to radio or provided by Nikon with the limits for help. radio/television technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to be equipment. ...
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... of this electronic circuitry. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use of thirdparty rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at right could damage the...
... of this electronic circuitry. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use of thirdparty rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at right could damage the...
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Table of Contents Quick Start Guide iv For Your Safety vi Notices...ix Introduction 1 Getting to Know the Camera 2 The Camera Body 2 The Monitor 5 The Information Display 7 The Mode Dial 9 The Command Dial 10 Camera Menus: An Overview 12 Using Camera Menus 13 Menu Options 16 First Steps 20 Charge the Battery 20 Insert the Battery 21 Insert a Memory Card 23 Basic Setup 25 xiii
Table of Contents Quick Start Guide iv For Your Safety vi Notices...ix Introduction 1 Getting to Know the Camera 2 The Camera Body 2 The Monitor 5 The Information Display 7 The Mode Dial 9 The Command Dial 10 Camera Menus: An Overview 12 Using Camera Menus 13 Menu Options 16 First Steps 20 Charge the Battery 20 Insert the Battery 21 Insert a Memory Card 23 Basic Setup 25 xiii
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Basic Photography 27 Battery Level and Card Capacity 27 "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i Mode 29 Basic Playback 33 Deleting Unwanted Photographs 34 Creative Photography (Scene Modes 35 k Portrait 35 l ...
Basic Photography 27 Battery Level and Card Capacity 27 "Point-and-Shoot" Photography (i Mode 29 Basic Playback 33 Deleting Unwanted Photographs 34 Creative Photography (Scene Modes 35 k Portrait 35 l ...
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... Technical Notes 226 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 226 Other Accessories 230 Caring for the Camera 232 Cleaning 232 Storage 232 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 233 Caring for the Camera 233 Caring for the...
... Technical Notes 226 Optional Flash Units (Speedlights 226 Other Accessories 230 Caring for the Camera 232 Cleaning 232 Storage 232 Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions 233 Caring for the Camera 233 Caring for the...
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Troubleshooting 238 Battery/Display 238 Shooting (All Modes 238 Shooting (P, S, A, M 240 Playback 240 Miscellaneous 241 Error Messages 242 Specifications 245 Approved Memory Cards 251 Memory Card Capacity 252 Index...253 xx
Troubleshooting 238 Battery/Display 238 Shooting (All Modes 238 Shooting (P, S, A, M 240 Playback 240 Miscellaneous 241 Error Messages 242 Specifications 245 Approved Memory Cards 251 Memory Card Capacity 252 Index...253 xx
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... 13 7 J button 13 8 P button 7 9 O button Deleting pictures during playback 34, 148 10 Power connector cover 230 11 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover latch ..... 20 12 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 23 13 Tripod socket 14 Speaker 3 15 W (Q) button Thumbnails 140 Zooming out during playback 142 Help... button Exposure compensation 87 Adjusting aperture 56 Protecting photographs from deletion 146 19 Monitor 12 20 HDMI mini connector (Type C).... 169 21 Battery latch 22 * The rotary multi selector is referred to by the term "multi selector" throughout this manual. 4
... 13 7 J button 13 8 P button 7 9 O button Deleting pictures during playback 34, 148 10 Power connector cover 230 11 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover latch ..... 20 12 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover 23 13 Tripod socket 14 Speaker 3 15 W (Q) button Thumbnails 140 Zooming out during playback 142 Help... button Exposure compensation 87 Adjusting aperture 56 Protecting photographs from deletion 146 19 Monitor 12 20 HDMI mini connector (Type C).... 169 21 Battery latch 22 * The rotary multi selector is referred to by the term "multi selector" throughout this manual. 4
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... mode 113 24 AE lock indicator 3 Release mode 63 25 FV lock indicator 118 4 Autofocus mode 75 26 Metering 85 5 AF-area mode 76 27 Battery indicator 27 6 Active D-Lighting 110 28 GPS connection indicator 130 7 Picture Control 99 29 Eye-Fi connection indicator ......... 195 8 White balance 89 30 Monitor brightness...
... mode 113 24 AE lock indicator 3 Release mode 63 25 FV lock indicator 118 4 Autofocus mode 75 26 Metering 85 5 AF-area mode 76 27 Battery indicator 27 6 Active D-Lighting 110 28 GPS connection indicator 130 7 Picture Control 99 29 Eye-Fi connection indicator ......... 195 8 White balance 89 30 Monitor brightness...
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... remains for over 1000 exposures 27 20 Number of exposures remaining...27 21 Manual flash indicator Flash compensation indicator for optional flash units 116 22 Battery indicator 27 23 "Beep" indicator 190 24 Eye-Fi connection indicator ......... 195 25 GPS connection indicator 130 26 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator .........83 27 FV...
... remains for over 1000 exposures 27 20 Number of exposures remaining...27 21 Manual flash indicator Flash compensation indicator for optional flash units 116 22 Battery indicator 27 23 "Beep" indicator 190 24 Eye-Fi connection indicator ......... 195 25 GPS connection indicator 130 26 Auto ISO sensitivity indicator .........83 27 FV...
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... be supplied with the country or region of the adapter varies with the charger. Attempting to fully recharge the battery when no charge remains. Insert battery X Plug charger in the supplied MH-27 battery charger before use. If a plug adapter is supplied, raise the wall plug and connect the plug adapter as shown... sure the plug is complete. About two hours are required to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product. 20 First Steps Charge the Battery The camera is powered by an EN-EL20 rechargeable Li-ion...
... be supplied with the country or region of the adapter varies with the charger. Attempting to fully recharge the battery when no charge remains. Insert battery X Plug charger in the supplied MH-27 battery charger before use. If a plug adapter is supplied, raise the wall plug and connect the plug adapter as shown... sure the plug is complete. About two hours are required to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product. 20 First Steps Charge the Battery The camera is powered by an EN-EL20 rechargeable Li-ion...
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The latch locks the battery in the orientation shown (q), using the battery to keep Kw the orange battery latch pressed to one side. Unlatch (q) and open (w) the batterychamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the battery. Battery latch 21 Kq X Insert the battery in place when the battery is fully inserted (w). 3 Close the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. Insert the Battery 1 Open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover.
The latch locks the battery in the orientation shown (q), using the battery to keep Kw the orange battery latch pressed to one side. Unlatch (q) and open (w) the batterychamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the battery. Battery latch 21 Kq X Insert the battery in place when the battery is fully inserted (w). 3 Close the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover. Insert the Battery 1 Open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover.
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... is complete when the battery is only partially charged. Wait for the battery to the charger. Use the charger with compatible batteries only. failure to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand. The battery may be hot immediately after use immediately and take battery and charger to begin ...terminals; If the problem persists, cease use . Unplug when not in the direction shown by the arrow to observe this manual. A The Battery and Charger X Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages vi - If the CHARGE lamp flashes quickly, unplug the charger and remove...
... is complete when the battery is only partially charged. Wait for the battery to the charger. Use the charger with compatible batteries only. failure to release the battery and then remove the battery by hand. The battery may be hot immediately after use immediately and take battery and charger to begin ...terminals; If the problem persists, cease use . Unplug when not in the direction shown by the arrow to observe this manual. A The Battery and Charger X Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages vi - If the CHARGE lamp flashes quickly, unplug the charger and remove...
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... the setup menu and follow the on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately; 0 251). To install a memory card, turn the camera off, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, and press the card in the correct orientation. Note that the AF lamp/memory-card access lamp is in to...
... the setup menu and follow the on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately; 0 251). To install a memory card, turn the camera off, open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover, and press the card in the correct orientation. Note that the AF lamp/memory-card access lamp is in to...
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... clock to the correct time and date (0 185). Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary. 26 A day of charging will power ...clock has been reset. If the camera displays a warning at startup stating that the clock is not set the clock battery is less accurate than most watches and household X clocks. A The Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by an optional EP-5C power connector and EH-5b AC adapter (0 247).
... clock to the correct time and date (0 185). Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an independent, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary. 26 A day of charging will power ...clock has been reset. If the camera displays a warning at startup stating that the clock is not set the clock battery is less accurate than most watches and household X clocks. A The Clock Battery The camera clock is powered by an optional EP-5C power connector and EH-5b AC adapter (0 247).
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... a warning is displayed stating that can be taken at current settings (values over 1000 are shown as follows: s Battery Number of indicator exposures remaining Monitor Description L Battery fully charged. J Battery partially discharged. Battery exhausted; Recharge battery. H Low battery. Battery level is not enough memory for additional photographs, insert another memory card or delete some photos. 27 The...
... a warning is displayed stating that can be taken at current settings (values over 1000 are shown as follows: s Battery Number of indicator exposures remaining Monitor Description L Battery fully charged. J Battery partially discharged. Battery exhausted; Recharge battery. H Low battery. Battery level is not enough memory for additional photographs, insert another memory card or delete some photos. 27 The...
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... to M. The shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is pressed a second time. 1 # Ready the camera. To prevent blur, use a fully charged EN-EL20 battery or an optional EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5C power connector. Start the exposure by pressing the ML-L3 shutter-release button. Mode dial...
... to M. The shutter remains open while the shutter-release button is pressed a second time. 1 # Ready the camera. To prevent blur, use a fully charged EN-EL20 battery or an optional EH-5b AC adapter and EP-5C power connector. Start the exposure by pressing the ML-L3 shutter-release button. Mode dial...