Reference Manual
Table Of Contents
- Quick Topic Search
- Introduction
- Parts of the Camera
- Getting Started
- Basic Shooting and Playback Operations
- Connecting to a Smart Device (SnapBridge)
- Shooting Features
- Selecting a Shooting Mode
- Auto Mode
- Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)
- Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
- Smart Portrait Mode (Enhancing Human Faces When Shooting)
- Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector
- Flash Mode
- Self-timer
- Macro Mode (Taking Close-up Pictures)
- Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness)
- Using the Zoom
- Focusing
- Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Macro Mode)
- Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting
- Playback Features
- Playback Zoom
- Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display
- List by Date Mode
- Viewing and Deleting Images in a Sequence
- Editing Images (Still Images)
- Before Editing Images
- Quick Effects: Changing Hue or Mood
- Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation
- D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast
- Red-eye Correction: Correcting Red-eye When Shooting with the Flash
- Glamour Retouch: Enhancing Human Faces
- Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image
- Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy
- Movies
- Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer
- Using the Menu
- Technical Notes
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Introduction
Read This First
Information and Precautions
Life-Long Learning
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:
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Visit these websites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to
frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography.
Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. Visit the
website below for contact information.
http://imaging.nikon.com/
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories
Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex
electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers,
batteries, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital
camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety
requirements of this electronic circuitry.
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND
MAY VOID YOUR
NIKON WARRANTY.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon
dealer.
Before Taking Important Pictures
Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the
camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon
will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.










