DIGITAL CAMERA Reference Manual
Introduction i Table of Contents x Parts of the Camera 1 Preparing for Shooting 6 Basic Shooting and Playback Operations 12 Shooting Features 22 Playback Features 45 Recording and Playing Back Movies 52 Using Menus 58 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer 85 Technical Notes 94
Introduction Read This First Introduction To get the most from this Nikon product, be sure to read “For Your Safety” (Av-vii), and all other instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the camera. • If you want to start using the camera right away, see “Preparing for Shooting” (A6) and “Basic Shooting and Playback Operations” (A12).
Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning Introduction As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following websites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.
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Disposing of Data Storage Devices Introduction iv Please note that deleting images 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 image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.
For Your Safety This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury. Introduction To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
Do not leave the product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as in an enclosed automobile or in direct sunlight Failure to observe this precaution could cause damage or fire. Introduction Observe caution when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: • Before replacing the batteries, turn the product off. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
• Do not handle the plug or battery charger with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. • Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire. Do not touch the moving parts of the lens Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.
Notices Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. Introduction Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Notice for Customers in the State of California Notice for Customers in Canada Introduction WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.
Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................. i Table of Contents Read This First .............................................................................................................................. i Other Information......................................................................................................................................... i Information and Precautions ...............
Shooting Features................................................................................................... 22 Table of Contents x (Scene Auto Selector) Mode......................................................................................... 22 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)...................................................................... 23 Tips and Notes ............................................................................................................................
Using Menus.............................................................................................................. 58 Table of Contents xii The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) .................................................................... 60 Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)......................................................................................... 60 White Balance (Adjusting Hue) ..............................................................................................
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer.............................. 85 Technical Notes........................................................................................................ 94 Caring for the Product .......................................................................................................... 95 The Camera...................................................................................................................................................
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Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 23 4 5 6 7 3 8 10 12 1 Zoom control........................................ 14 f : Wide-angle.............................. 14 g : Telephoto................................. 14 h : Thumbnail playback.......... 46 i : Playback zoom...................... 45 j : Help ............................................. 23 2 3 4 Shutter-release button.................... 13 5 Self-timer lamp ....................................
2 3 4 1 5 6 7 8 Parts of the Camera 10 9 12 1 2 3 4 2 11 Multi selector ........................................ 58 b (e movie-record) button..... 52 7 8 9 10 5 A (shooting mode) button ........................................22, 23, 29, 30, 31 11 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover ....................7 6 c (playback) button ...................... 16 12 Tripod socket ..................................... 112 Monitor ........................................................
The Monitor The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’s settings and state of use. By default, information is displayed when the camera is turned on and when you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo info is set to Auto info in Monitor settings (A77)). Shooting Mode 2 3 5 6 4 AF AE/AF-L 7 10 10 11 1/250 +1.0 29m 0s 999 F 3.1 15 1 Shooting mode ................................
32 31 30 29 28 27 10 PRE 26 25 Parts of the Camera 4 10 24 23 1/250 F 3.1 21 20 19 +1.0 29m 0s 999 22 18 17 16 16 Focus area (center).................... 43, 66 17 Focus area (target finding AF) ............................................................... 41, 66 24 25 26 27 “Date not set” indicator ............... 103 18 Focus area (face detection, pet detection)....................... 25, 30, 39 19 20 21 22 23 Aperture value......................................
Playback Mode 1 234 5 999/999 19 17 16 13 12 6 7 8 9 10 11 15 14 1 2 3 4 5 Protect icon............................................ 70 6 Current image number/ total number of images 7 Movie length or elapsed playback time 8 9 10 Volume indicator ................................ 55 Skin softening icon............................ 49 Quick effects icon............................... 47 D-Lighting icon.................................... 48 Internal memory indicator 11 12 13 Panorama assist...
Preparing for Shooting Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Attach the lens cap to the camera strap, and then attach the strap to the camera. Preparing for Shooting Attach them at two places. B Lens Cap When the camera is not in use, protect the lens by attaching the lens cap.
Insert the Batteries and Memory Card 3 1 4 2 6 5 78 Memory card slot B Preparing for Shooting • Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out, confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals of the batteries are oriented correctly, and insert the batteries. • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place (5). • Be careful not to insert the batteries or memory card upside-down or backward, as this could cause a malfunction.
B Notes About the Batteries • Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types. • Batteries with the following defects cannot be used: Batteries with peeling B Batteries with insulation that does not cover the area around the negative terminal Batteries with a flat negative terminal Notes About EN-MH2 Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries When using EN-MH2 batteries with the camera, charge four batteries at a time using Battery Charger MH-73 (A96).
Turn the Camera On and Set the Display Language, Date, and Time When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed. 1 Remove the lens cap, and then press the power switch to turn on the camera. • The monitor turns on. • To turn the camera off, press the power switch again. Use the multi selector HI to select the desired language and press the k button.
6 Set the date and time, and press the k button. • Use JK to select a field and then use HI to set the date and time. • Select the minute field and press the k button to confirm the setting. Date and time D M Y 01 01 2015 h m 00 00 Edit 7 When the confirmation dialog is displayed, use HI to select Yes and press the k button. 8 Press the A (shooting mode) button. • The lens extends. Preparing for Shooting Press this button in shooting mode for shooting-mode selection menu.
C Changing the Language or the Date and Time Setting • You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date settings in the z setup menu (A58). • You can enable or disable daylight saving time in the z setup menu by selecting Time zone and date followed by Time zone. Press the multi selector K and then H to enable daylight saving time and move the clock forward one hour, or I to disable daylight saving time and move the clock back one hour.
Basic Shooting and Playback Operations Shooting with Scene Auto Selector Mode 1 Hold the camera steady. • Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphone, and speaker. Basic Shooting and Playback Operations 2 Frame the picture. • Move the zoom control to change the zoom lens position. • When the camera recognizes the shooting scene, the shooting mode icon changes accordingly.
3 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • When the subject is in focus, the focus area or focus indicator is displayed in green. • When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed. • If the focus area or focus indicator flashes, the camera is unable to focus. Modify the composition and try pressing the shutterrelease button halfway again. 1/250 4 Without lifting your finger, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.
Using the Zoom When you move the zoom control, the zoom lens position changes. • To zoom in: Move toward g • To zoom out: Move toward f When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves to the maximum wide-angle position. Wide-angle Telephoto • A zoom indicator is displayed on the shooting screen when the zoom control is Optical zoom Digital zoom moved.
The Shutter-release Button Press halfway To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value), press the shutter-release button lightly until you feel a slight resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Press all the way Press the shutter-release button all the way to release the shutter and take a picture. Do not use force when pressing the shutterrelease button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred images. Press the button gently.
Play Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button to enter playback mode. • If you press and hold down the c button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. 2 Use the multi selector to select an image to display. Display the previous image • Press and hold down HIJK to scroll through the images quickly. • To return to shooting mode, press the A button or shutter-release button.
Delete Images 1 Press the l (delete) button to delete the image currently displayed in the monitor. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired deletion method and press the k button. • To exit without deleting, press the d button. Erase selected images All images Select Yes and press the k button. • Deleted images cannot be recovered.
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Use the multi selector JK to select an image to be deleted, and then use H to display c. • To undo the selection, press I to remove c. • Move the zoom control (A1) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback. 2 Erase selected images Back Add c to all images that you want to delete and then press the k button to confirm the selection. • A confirmation dialog is displayed.
Changing the Shooting Mode The shooting modes described below are available. 1 When the shooting screen is displayed, press the A (shooting mode) button. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select a shooting mode and press the k button. Scene auto selector Basic Shooting and Playback Operations • x Scene auto selector The camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene when you frame a picture, making it easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene.
Using the Flash, Self-timer, Etc. When the shooting screen is displayed, you can press the multi selector H (m) J (n) I (p) K (o) to set the functions described below. Basic Shooting and Playback Operations 20 • m Flash mode You can select a flash mode to match the shooting conditions when the flash is raised. • n Self-timer The camera releases the shutter 10 seconds after you press the shutterrelease button. • p Macro mode Use macro mode when you take close-up pictures.
Recording Movies Display the shooting screen and press the b (e movie-record) button to start recording a movie. Press the b (e) button again to end recording. • To play back a movie, select a movie in fullframe playback mode and press the k button.
Shooting Features x (Scene Auto Selector) Mode The camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene when you frame a picture, making it easier to take pictures using settings that suit the scene. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M x (scene auto selector) mode M k button When the camera automatically recognizes the shooting scene, the shooting mode icon displayed on the shooting screen changes accordingly.
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) When a scene is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M HI M select a scene M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.
Tips and Notes d Sports • While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, the camera shoots up to about 4 images continuously at a rate of about 1 fps (when Image mode is set to x 5152×3864). • The frame rate for continuous shooting may vary depending on the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting conditions. • Focus, exposure, and hue are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series. e Night portrait • The flash always fires.
o Backlighting • The flash always fires. Raise the flash before shooting. O Pet portrait • When you point the camera at a dog or cat, the camera detects the pet’s face and focuses on it. By default, the camera detects a dog or cat face and automatically releases the shutter (pet portrait auto release). • On the screen displayed when O Pet portrait is selected, select U Single or V Continuous. - U Single: The camera captures one image when a dog or cat face is detected.
Shooting with Panorama Assist Using a tripod makes the composition easier. Set Vibration reduction (A80) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*) M K M HI M U (panorama assist) M k button * The icon of the last scene selected is displayed. 1 Use the multi selector JK to select the direction in which images are joined, and press the k button.
4 Press the k button when shooting is complete. AE/AF-L • The camera returns to step 1. End B 25m 0s 1500 Notes About Panorama Assist C R Indicator In panorama assist scene mode, exposure, white balance, and focus for all images in a panorama are fixed at the values for the first image in each series. When the first image is taken, R is displayed in the monitor to indicate that exposure, white balance, and focus are locked.
Playback with Panorama Assist Switch to playback mode (A16), display an image captured using panorama assist in fullframe playback mode, and then press the k button to scroll the image in the direction that was used when shooting. 4/4 0004.JPG 15/11/2015 15:30 Playback controls are displayed in the monitor during playback. Use the multi selector JK to select a control, and then press the k button to perform the operations described below.
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting) Effects can be applied to images during shooting. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M E (third icon from the top*) M K M HI M select an effect M k button * The icon of the last effect selected is displayed. Type Description Adds a sepia tone and reduces the contrast to simulate the qualities of an old photograph. F High-contrast monochrome Changes the image to black and white and gives it sharp contrast.
Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer (A67)). You can use the skin softening option to smooth the skin tones of human faces. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button 1 Frame the picture. • Point the camera at a human face. 2 Without pressing the shutter-release button, wait for the subject to smile.
A (Auto) Mode Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button • You can change how the camera selects the area of the frame to focus on by changing the AF area mode setting (A66). The default setting is Center.
Flash Mode You can select a flash mode to match the shooting conditions. 1 Press the m (flash pop-up) button. • The flash pops up. • The flash does not fire while it is lowered. W is displayed to indicate that the flash does not fire. Shooting Features 2 Press the multi selector H (m). 3 Select the desired flash mode (A33) and press the k button. Auto • If the setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
C The Flash Lamp • The status of the flash can be confirmed by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. - On: The flash fires when you press the shutterrelease button all the way down. - Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot shoot images. - Off: The flash does not fire when a picture is taken. • If the battery level is low, the monitor turns off while the flash is charging. Available Flash Modes U Auto The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting.
Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter 10 seconds after you press the shutter-release button. Set Vibration reduction (A80) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. 1 Press the multi selector J (n). 2 Select ON and press the k button. Self-timer • If the setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled.
Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures) Use macro mode when taking close-up pictures. 1 Press the multi selector I (p). 2 Select ON and press the k button. Macro mode • If the setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. 3 • When the zoom ratio is set to a position where F and the zoom indicator are displayed in green, the camera can focus on subjects as close as approximately 10 cm (4 in.) from the lens.
Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness) You can adjust overall image brightness. 1 Press the multi selector K (o). 2 Select a compensation value and press the k button. Exposure compensation • To brighten the image, set a positive (+) value. • To darken the image, set a negative (–) value. • The compensation value is applied, even without pressing the k button. Shooting Features 36 C Exposure Compensation Value • The setting may not be available with some shooting modes (A37).
Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, Etc.) Default settings for each shooting mode are listed below. Flash1 (A32) x (scene auto selector) U2 Self-timer (A34) Off Macro (A35) Exposure compensation (A36) Off3 0.0 Scene V Off Off4 0.0 c (landscape) W4 Off Off4 0.0 d (sports) W4 Off4 Off4 0.0 e (night portrait) V5 Off Off4 0.0 f (party/indoor) V6 Off Off4 0.0 Z (beach) U Off Off4 0.0 z (snow) U Off Off4 0.0 h (sunset) W4 Off Off4 0.0 i (dusk/dawn) W4 Off Off4 0.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Shooting Features 38 The setting that is used when the flash is raised. Cannot be changed. The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected. Cannot be changed. The camera enters macro mode when i is selected. Cannot be changed. Cannot be changed. The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync and red-eye reduction. Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode may be used. Self-timer cannot be used.
Focusing The focus area varies depending on the shooting mode. Using Face Detection In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face detection to automatically focus on human faces. • x (scene auto selector) mode (A22) • Portrait or Night portrait scene mode (A23) • Smart portrait mode (A30) 25m 0s 1500 If the camera detects more than one face, a double border is displayed around the face that the camera focuses on, and single borders are displayed around the other faces.
Using Skin Softening When the shutter is released while using one of the shooting modes listed below, the camera detects human faces and processes the image to soften facial skin tones (up to three faces). • Smart portrait mode (A30) • x (scene auto selector) mode (A22) • Portrait or Night portrait in scene mode (A23) Skin softening can also be applied to saved images (A49) even after shooting. B Notes About Skin Softening • It may take more time than usual to save images after shooting.
Using Target Finding AF When AF area mode (A66) in A (auto) mode is set to Target finding AF, the camera focuses in the manner described below when you press the shutter-release button halfway. • The camera detects the main subject and focuses on it. When the subject is in focus, the focus area is displayed in green. If a human face is detected, the camera automatically sets focus priority on it. 1/250 F 3.
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator is displayed in green: • Subject is very dark • Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun behind the subject makes that subject appear very dark) • No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g.
Focus Lock Focus lock shooting is recommended when the camera does not activate the focus area that contains the desired subject. 1 2 Set AF area mode to Center in A (auto) mode (A66). Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway. • The camera focuses on the subject and the focus area is displayed in green. • Exposure is also locked. 3 1/250 F 3.1 1/250 F 3.1 Without lifting your finger, recompose the picture.
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting Some functions cannot be used with other menu options. Restricted function Option Continuous (A64) When Continuous is selected, the flash cannot be used. Blink proof (A68) When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be used. Self-timer Smile timer (A67) When Smile timer is selected, the selftimer cannot be used. Continuous Self-timer (A34) When the self-timer is used, the setting is fixed at Single.
Playback Features Playback Zoom Moving the zoom control toward g (i playback zoom) in full-frame playback mode (A16) zooms in on the image. 4/4 0004. JPG 15/11/2015 15:30 Full-frame Playback g (i) f (h) 3.0 Image is zoomed in. Displayed area guide • You can change the magnification rate by moving the zoom control toward f (h) or g (i). • To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector HIJK. • When a zoomed image is displayed, press the k button to return to fullframe playback mode.
Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display Moving the zoom control toward f (h thumbnail playback) in full-frame playback mode (A16) displays images as thumbnails. 1/20 0001.
Editing Images (Still Images) Before Editing Images You can easily edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved as separate files. Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original. C Restrictions on Image Editing • An image can be edited up to 10 times. • You may not be able to edit images of a certain size or with certain editing functions. Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood Processes images with a variety of effects.
D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M D-Lighting M k button Use the multi selector HI to select OK and press the k button. • The edited version is displayed on the right. • To exit without saving the copy, select Cancel and press the k button.
Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Skin softening M k button 1 Use the multi selector HI to select the amount of effect applied and press the k button. • The confirmation dialog is displayed with the face to which the effect was applied enlarged in the monitor. • To exit without saving the copy, press J. 2 Preview the result and press the k button.
Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image Press the c button (playback mode) M select an image M d button M Small picture M k button 1 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired copy size and press the k button. • Images captured at an image mode setting of z 5120×2880, only 640×360 is displayed. 2 Small picture 640× 480 320× 240 160× 120 Select Yes and press the k button. • An edited copy is created (compression ratio of approximately 1:16).
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy 1 2 Move the zoom control to enlarge the image (A45). Adjust the image so that only the portion that you want to keep is displayed, and then press the d (menu) button. • Move the zoom control toward g (i) or f (h) to adjust the magnification rate. 3.0 Set a magnification rate at which u is displayed. • Use the multi selector HIJK to scroll to the portion of the image that you want to display. 3 Select Yes and press the k button. • An edited copy is created.
Recording and Playing Back Movies 1 Display the shooting screen. • Check the remaining amount of movie recording time. 25m 0s 1500 Remaining movie recording time Recording and Playing Back Movies 2 Lower the flash (A11). • Recording movies while the flash is raised may cause the audio to be muffled. 3 Press the b (e movie-record) button to start movie recording. • The camera focuses in the center of the frame. 12m30s 4 Press the b (e movie-record) button again to end recording.
Area Captured in Movies • The area that is captured in a movie varies depending on the Movie options settings in the movie menu. • If Photo info in Monitor settings (A77) in the setup menu is set to Movie frame+auto info, you can confirm the area that will be captured in a movie before you start recording. Maximum Movie Recording Time B Notes About Camera Temperature • The camera may become hot when shooting movies for an extended period of time or when the camera is used in a hot area.
Notes About Movie Recording B Notes About Saving Images or Movies The indicator showing the number of exposures remaining or the indicator showing the remaining recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the batteries or memory card while an indicator is flashing. Doing this could result in loss of data, or in damage to the camera or the memory card.
Operations During Movie Playback To adjust the volume, move the zoom control while a movie is playing (A1). Volume indicator Playback controls are displayed in the monitor. The operations described below can be performed by using the multi selector JK to select a control and then pressing the k button. Icon Description Rewind A Hold down the k button to rewind the movie. Advance B Hold down the k button to advance the movie. Pause playback.
Editing Movies The desired portion of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file. Recording and Playing Back Movies 1 Play back a movie and pause at the start point of the portion that you want to extract (A55). 2 Use the multi selector JK to select I in the playback controls, and then press the k button. 3 Use HI to select M (choose start point) in the editing controls. 1m30s Choose start point • Use JK to move the start point. • To cancel editing, select O (return), and press the k button.
B Notes About Movie Editing • Use batteries with a sufficient amount of charge remaining to prevent the camera from turning off during editing. When the battery level indicator is B, movie editing is not possible. • A movie that was created by editing cannot be trimmed again. • The actual trimmed portion of a movie may differ slightly from the portion selected using the start and end points. • Movies cannot be trimmed so that they are less than two seconds long.
Using Menus You can set the menus listed below by pressing the d (menu) button. • A Shooting menu Available by pressing the d button when the shooting screen is displayed. Allows you to change image size and quality, continuous shooting settings, etc. • G Playback menu Available by pressing the d button when viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode. Allows you to edit images, play slide shows, etc.
3 Select a menu icon and press the k button. Time zone and date • The menu options become selectable. Date stamp Set up Monitor settings Vibration reduction AF assist Sound settings 4 Select a menu option and press the k button. • Certain menu options cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the state of the camera. 5 Select a setting and press the k button.
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Image Mode (Image Size and Quality) Enter shooting mode* M d button M Image mode M k button * This setting can also be changed in shooting modes other than auto. The changed setting is also applied to other shooting modes. Select the combination of image size and compression ratio to be used when saving images.
B Notes About Printing Images at 1:1 Aspect Ratio Change the printer setting to “Border” when printing images at a 1:1 aspect ratio. Some printers may not be able to print images at a 1:1 aspect ratio. B Notes About Image Mode This function may not be available to use in combination with other functions (A44). C Number of Images That Can Be Saved • The approximate number of images that can be saved can be checked in the monitor when shooting (A10).
White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M White balance M k button Adjust white balance to suit the light source or weather conditions in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eyes. Option White balance is automatically adjusted. b Preset manual Use when the desired result is not achieved with Auto, Incandescent, etc. (A63). c Daylight Use under direct sunlight.
Using Preset Manual Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used during shooting. 1 Place a white or gray reference object under the lighting that will be used during shooting. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select Preset manual in the White balance menu, and press the k button. • The camera zooms in to the position for measuring white balance. 3 Select Measure.
Continuous Shooting Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M Continuous M k button Option One image is captured each time the shutter-release button is pressed. V Continuous While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are captured continuously. • The frame rate for continuous shooting is about 1 fps and the maximum number of continuous shots is about 4 (when image mode is set to x 5152×3864).
ISO Sensitivity Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M ISO sensitivity M k button A higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, pictures can be taken at faster shutter speeds, and blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement can be reduced. • When a higher ISO sensitivity is set, images may contain noise.
AF Area Mode Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button M d button M AF area mode M k button Set how the camera selects the focus area for autofocus. Option Description The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. y Center (default setting) 25m 0s 1500 Focus area Using Menus M Target finding AF When the camera detects the main subject, it focuses on that subject. See “Using Target Finding AF” (A41) for more information. 1/250 F 3.
The Smart Portrait Menu • See “Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)” (A60) for information about Image mode. Skin Softening Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button M d button M Skin softening M k button Option Description When the shutter is released, the camera detects one or more human faces (up to three), and processes the e On (default setting) image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image. Off Turns the skin softening off.
Blink Proof Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button M d button M Blink proof M k button Option Using Menus 68 Description y On The camera automatically releases the shutter twice with every shot and saves one image in which the subject’s A blink was detected in the picture just taken. eyes are open. • If the camera saved an image in which the subject’s eyes may have been closed, the dialog shown on the right is displayed for a few seconds.
The Playback Menu • See “Editing Images (Still Images)” (A47) for information about image editing functions. Slide Show Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Slide show M k button Play back images one by one in an automated “slide show.” When movie files are played back in the slide show, only the first frame of each movie is displayed. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select Start and press the k button. Slide show Start 2 Using Menus Frame intvl • The slide show begins.
Protect Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Protect M k button The camera protects selected images from accidental deletion. Select images to protect or cancel protection from the image selection screen (A72). Note that formatting the memory card or the camera’s internal memory permanently deletes all data including protected files (A82).
Copy (Copy Between the Memory Card and Internal Memory) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Copy M k button Images can be copied between a memory card and the internal memory. • When a memory card that contains no images is inserted and the camera is switched to playback mode, Memory contains no images. is displayed. In that case, press the d button to select Copy. 1 2 Use the multi selector HI to select a destination option to which images are copied and press the k button.
The Image Selection Screen When an image selection screen such as the one shown on the right is displayed while operating the camera, follow the procedures described below to select the images. Protect Back 1 Use the multi selector JK to select an image. • Move the zoom control (A1) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback. • Only one image can be selected for Rotate image. Proceed to step 3.
The Movie Menu Movie Options Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie options M k button Select the desired movie option to record. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies (A113). Option (Image size/Frame rate, File format) Image size Aspect ratio (horizontal to vertical) f 720/30p (default setting) 1280 × 720 16:9 g 480/30p 640 × 480 4:3 Autofocus Mode Set how the camera focuses in movie mode.
Wind Noise Reduction Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Wind noise reduction M k button Option Using Menus 74 Description Y On Reduces the sound that is produced when wind passes over the microphone during movie recording. Other sounds may become difficult to hear during playback. Off (default setting) Wind noise reduction is disabled.
The Setup Menu Time Zone and Date Press the d button M z menu icon M Time zone and date M k button Set the camera clock. Option Description • Select a field: Press the multi selector JK. • Edit the date and time: Press HI. Date and time • Apply the setting: Select the minute setting and press the k button. Date and time D M Y h m 01 01 2015 00 00 Edit Time zone Set time zone and daylight saving time.
Setting the Time Zone 1 Use the multi selector HI to select Time zone and press the k button. Time zone and date Date and time Date format Time zone London, Casablanca 15/11/2015 15:30 2 Select w Home time zone or x Travel destination and press the k button. • The date and time displayed in the monitor changes depending on whether the home time zone or travel destination is selected. 3 Press K.
Monitor Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M Monitor settings M k button Option Description Photo info Set whether or not to display information in the monitor. Brightness Adjust the brightness. • Default setting: 3 Photo Info Shooting mode Playback mode 4/4 Show info 25m 0s 1500 The same information as shown in Show info is displayed, and it is hidden as shown in Hide info if no operations are performed for a few seconds. The information is displayed again when an operation is performed.
Shooting mode Playback mode 4/4 Framing grid+auto info 25m 0s 1500 In addition to the information shown in Auto info, a framing grid is displayed to help frame pictures. The framing grid is not displayed while recording movies. 0004. JPG 15/11/2015 15:30 Same as Auto info. 4/4 25m 0s 1500 Using Menus 78 Movie frame+auto info In addition to the information shown in Auto info, a frame is displayed before movie recording begins that represents the area that will be captured when recording movies.
Date Stamp Press the d button M z menu icon M Date stamp M k button The shooting date and time can be stamped on images when shooting. The information can be printed even when using a printer that does not support the date imprinting function. 15.11.2015 Option Description f Date Date is stamped on images. S Date and time Date and time are stamped on images. Off (default setting) Date and time are not stamped on images.
Vibration Reduction Press the d button M z menu icon M Vibration reduction M k button Select the vibration reduction setting used when shooting. Select Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Option Description g On (default setting) Compensation for camera shake is performed using lens shift VR. Off Compensation is not performed.
Sound Settings Press the d button M z menu icon M Sound settings M k button Option Description Button sound When On (default setting) is selected, the camera produces one beep when operations are performed, two beeps when focus is acquired on the subject, and three beeps when an error occurs. The start-up sound is also produced. • Sounds are disabled when using Pet portrait scene mode. Shutter sound When On (default setting) is selected, the shutter sound is produced when the shutter is released.
Format Card/Format Memory Press the d button M z menu icon M Format card/Format memory M k button Use this option to format a memory card or the internal memory. Formatting the memory cards or internal memory permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Make sure to save important images to a computer before formatting. Formatting a Memory Card • Insert a memory card into the camera. • Select Format card in the setup menu and then press the k button.
Language Press the d button M z menu icon M Language M k button Select a language for display of camera menus and messages. Video Mode Press the d button M z menu icon M Video mode M k button Adjust settings for connection to a TV. Select from NTSC and PAL. Both NTSC and PAL are standards for analog color television broadcasting.
Reset All Press the d button M z menu icon M Reset all M k button When Reset is selected, the camera’s settings are restored to their default values. • Some settings, such as Time zone and date or Language, are not reset. C Resetting File Numbering To reset file numbering to “0001”, delete all images saved on the memory card or in the internal memory (A17) before selecting Reset all.
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, printer, or computer. USB/audio/video output connector Insert the plug straight. • Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is sufficient and turn the camera off. Before disconnecting, make sure to turn the camera off.
Viewing images on a TV A87 Images and movies captured with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs of the optional audio video cable to the TV’s input jacks. Printing images without using a computer A88 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 port with the included USB cable.
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV) 1 Turn off the camera and connect it to the TV. • Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them. 2 White Set the TV’s input to external input. • See the documentation provided with your TV for details. 3 Hold down the c (playback) button to turn on the camera. • Images are displayed on the TV. • The camera monitor does not turn on.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) Users of PictBridge-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print images without using a computer. Connecting the Camera to a Printer 1 2 Turn on the printer. Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer Turn off the camera and connect it to the printer using the USB cable. • Make sure that the plugs are properly oriented. Do not insert or remove the plugs at an angle when connecting or disconnecting them.
Printing Images One at a Time 1 Use the multi selector JK to select the desired image and press the k button. Print selection 15/11/2015 No. 32 32 • Move the zoom control toward f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback or g (i) to switch to full-frame playback. 2 Use HI to select Copies and press the k button. 1 prints Start print Copies Paper size 3 Select Paper size and press the k button. • Select the desired paper size and press the k button.
Printing Multiple Images Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer 90 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the d (menu) button. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select Paper size and press the k button. • Select the desired paper size and press the k button. • To print with the paper size setting configured on the printer, select Default. • The paper size options available on the camera vary depending on the printer that you use. • To exit the print menu, press the d button.
Print selection Print all images One copy each of all images saved in the internal memory, or on the memory card, is printed. • When the screen for confirming the number of print copies is displayed, select Start print and press the k button to start printing. Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer Select images (up to 99) and the 5 Print selection number of copies (up to 9) of each. • Use the multi selector JK to select images, and use HI to 1 1 specify the number of copies to be printed.
Using ViewNX 2 (Transferring Images to a Computer) Installing ViewNX 2 ViewNX 2 is free software that enables you to transfer images and movies to your computer so that you can view, edit, or share them. To install ViewNX 2, download the ViewNX 2 installer from the website below and follow the onscreen installation instructions. http://nikonimglib.com/nvnx/ For system requirements and other information, see the Nikon website for your region.
If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2. • When using Windows 7 If the dialog shown at right is displayed, follow the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2. 1 Under Import pictures and videos, click Change program. A program selection dialog will be displayed; select Import File using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK. 2 Double-click Import File.
Technical Notes Caring for the Product ................................................................................... 95 The Camera................................................................................................ 95 Batteries ...................................................................................................... 96 Memory Cards........................................................................................... 97 Cleaning and Storage ................................
Caring for the Product Observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (Av–vii) when using or storing the device. The Camera Do Not Apply Strong Impact to the Camera The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. In addition, do not touch or apply force to the lens. Keep Dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high humidity.
Notes About Smear White or colored streaks may be visible when bright subjects are framed in the monitor. This phenomenon, known as “smear,” occurs when extremely bright light strikes the image sensor; it is characteristic of image sensors and does not indicate a malfunction. Smear may also take the form of partial discoloration in the monitor during shooting. It does not appear in images saved with the camera except in the case of movies.
Battery Terminals Dirt on the battery terminals may prevent the camera from functioning. Should the battery terminals become dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth before use. Remaining Battery Charge If you insert discharged batteries into the camera, the camera may indicate that the batteries have adequate charge remaining. This is a characteristic of batteries. Recycling Used Batteries Replace the batteries when they no longer hold a charge. Used batteries are a valuable resource.
Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals. Lens Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of the lens and working toward the edges.
Error Messages Refer to the table below if an error message is displayed. Display A Cause/Solution The lens cap may be attached, or a lens error occurred. Turn the camera off, Make sure that the lens cap has been remove the lens cap, removed, and turn the camera off and then and turn the camera on. on again. If the error persists, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. 6, 102 – An error occurred while accessing the memory card. • Use an approved memory card.
Display Technical Notes 100 A Cause/Solution Image cannot be modified. Check that the images can be edited. Cannot record movie. A time-out error occurred while saving the movie on the memory card. 53, 113 Select a memory card with a faster write speed. Memory contains no images. There are no images in the internal memory or on the memory card. • Remove the memory card to play back images in the internal memory.
A Display Cause/Solution Printer error: paper jam. Remove the jammed paper, select Resume, and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: out of paper. Load the specified size of paper, select Resume, and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: check ink. There is a problem with the printer’s ink. Check the ink, select Resume, and press the k button to resume printing.* – Printer error: out of ink.
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. Power, Display, Settings Issues Technical Notes 102 A Problem Cause/Solution The camera is on but does not respond. Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
A Problem Cause/Solution O flashes on the screen. • If the camera clock has not been set, O flashes on the shooting screen, and images and movies saved before the clock is set are dated “00/00/ 0000 00:00” and “01/01/2015 00:00” respectively. Set the correct time and date for Time zone and date in the setup menu. • The camera clock is not as accurate as ordinary watches or clocks. Periodically compare the time of the camera clock with that of a more accurate timepiece, and reset as required.
Problem The camera cannot focus. Images are blurred. Technical Notes 104 A Cause/Solution • The subject is too close. Try shooting using scene auto selector mode, Close-up scene mode, or macro mode. • The subject is hard to focus on. • Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto. • Turn the camera off and then on again. 19, 20, 22, 24, 35 42 80 – • • • • 32 65 80 34 Use the flash. Increase the ISO sensitivity value. Enable Vibration reduction.
Problem A Cause/Solution Images appear smeared. The lens is dirty. Clean the lens. 98 Colors are unnatural. White balance or hue is not adjusted properly. 24, 62 Randomly spaced bright pixels (“noise”) appear in image. The subject is dark and the shutter speed is too slow, or ISO sensitivity is too high. Noise can be reduced by: • Using the flash • Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting 32 65 Images are too dark (underexposed).
Playback Issues Problem File cannot be played back. – Cannot zoom in on image. • Playback zoom cannot be used with movies, and images with an image size of 160 × 120 or smaller. • When viewing small images, the playback magnification rate that is displayed may not match the actual image magnification rate. • This camera may not be able to zoom in on images captured with another make or model of digital camera. – Cannot edit images. • Images with an image size of 160 × 120 or smaller cannot be edited.
Problem A Cause/Solution Images to be printed are not displayed. • The memory card contains no images. • Remove the memory card to print images in the internal memory. – 8 Cannot select paper size with the camera. The camera cannot be used to select the paper size in the following situations, even when printing from a PictBridge-compatible printer. Use the printer to select the paper size. • The printer does not support the paper sizes specified by the camera.
File Names Images or movies are assigned file names as follows. File name: DSCN 0001 .JPG (1) (2) (3) Technical Notes 108 (1) Identifier Not shown on the screen of the camera. • DSCN: Original still images, movies • SSCN: Small picture copies • RSCN: Cropped copies • FSCN: Images created by an image editing function other than crop and small picture, movies created by the movie editing function (2) File number Assigned in ascending order, starting with “0001” and ending with “9999.
Optional Accessories • Battery Charger MH-73 (includes four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries) Battery charger, • Replacement rechargeable batteries: Rechargeable rechargeable batteries* Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2-B4 (set of four EN-MH2 batteries) AC adapter AC Adapter EH-67 Audio/video cable Audio Video Cable EG-CP14 Hand strap Hand Strap AH-CP1 * When using EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries with the camera, charge the batteries four at a time using Battery Charger MH-73.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L340 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of effective pixels 20.2 million (Image processing may reduce the number of effective pixels.) Image sensor 1 Lens NIKKOR lens with 28× optical zoom Focal length 4.0–112 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 22.5–630 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) f/-number f/3.1–5.9 Construction 12 elements in 9 groups (1 ED lens element) Digital zoom magnification Up to 4× (angle of view equivalent to that of approx.
Image size (pixels) • • • • • • • • ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity) ISO 80–1600 20M (High) [5152 × 3864P] 20M [5152 × 3864] 10M [3648 × 2736] 4M [2272 × 1704] 2M [1600 × 1200] VGA [640 × 480] 16:9 [5120 × 2880] 1:1 [3864 × 3864] Exposure Metering mode Matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2×), spot (digital zoom 2× or more) Exposure control Programmed auto exposure and exposure compensation (–2.0 – +2.
Power sources • Four LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries • Four FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries • Four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (available separately) • AC Adapter EH-67 (available separately) Battery life1 Still images • Approx. 370 shots when using alkaline batteries • Approx. 960 shots when using lithium batteries • Approx. 600 shots when using EN-MH2 batteries Movies (actual battery life for recording)2 • Approx. 2 h 5 min when using alkaline batteries • Approx.
Approved Memory Cards The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in this camera. • Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording movies. When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may stop unexpectedly.
AVC Patent Portfolio License This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.
Index Symbols A AC adapter ............................................ 109 AF area mode ........................................ 66 AF assist..................................................... 80 AF-assist illuminator ............................... 1 Alkaline batteries..................................... 7 Aperture value ....................................... 15 Audio/video cable.......... 86, 87, 109 Audio/video-in jack ................... 86, 87 Auto flash .........................................
Direct print ..................................... 86, 88 D-Lighting ............................................... 48 Dusk/dawn i ....................................... 23 E Editing images...................................... 47 Editing movies ....................................... 56 EN-MH2 .......................................... 96, 109 Exposure compensation......... 20, 36 Eyelet for camera strap......................... 1 F Technical Notes Face detection......................................
Playback menu ............................. 58, 69 Playback mode ...................................... 16 Playback zoom.............................. 16, 45 Pop l...................................................... 29 Portrait b ................................................. 23 Power switch/power-on lamp... 1, 9 Preset manual ........................................ 63 Pressing halfway................................... 15 Print ............................................ 86, 89, 90 Printer..........
Z Zoom ........................................................... 14 Zoom control ............................ 1, 12, 14 Zoom in...................................................... 14 Zoom out..................................................
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