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Table of Contents For Your Safety .................................................................................................................... ii Notices ............................................................................................................................... iv Table of Contents ............................................................................................................. viii Before You Begin ....................................................................
Picture Editing.................................................................................... 76 Available Picture Editing .................................................................................................... Cropping Pictures: Crop .................................................................................................... Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting.........................................................................................
The Set-up Menu ............................................................................. 115 Using the Set-up Menu ................................................................................................... R Menus...................................................................................................................... V Welcome Screen ...................................................................................................... W Date .......................................
Before You Begin Introduction Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and Speedlights) 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.
Parts of the Camera Shutter-release button (c22) Before You Begin Power switch (c14) Power-on lamp (c14) Mode Dial (c6) Built-in flash (c27) Speaker Eyelet for camera strap Antenna (c140) Microphone (c58) Self-timer lamp (c30)/ AF-Assist illuminator (LED; c23, 150, 164)/ Shot confirmation (LED; c124) Wireless transfer LED (c141) Lens not extended Lens (c151, 164) Lens cover Attaching the Camera strap 2
m button (c86, 104) Red (C) lamp (c22) d (center)/ E (transfer) (c7, 61) Interface connector cover Tripod socket (c30, 44) Multi selector (C/H/F/I) (c7, 27, 30, 31, 33) Delete A button (c24, 55) Play i button (c24, 55) Battery-chamber/Memory card slot cover (c10) Power connector cover (for AC adapter kit) USB (c62)/ Audio/Video (A/V) out (c60) connector Battery-chamber/ Memory card slot cover (c10) Interface connector cover Battery latch (c10) 3 Before You Begin Zoom (j/kl) buttons (c7, 20) Mon
The Monitor Shooting Before You Begin 2 6 4 3 1 35 33 29 30 32 31 26 25 28 27 5 AF 34 24 7 8 10 AUTO 1/60 23 NORM F2.7 9999 22 21 20 9 11 10 13 14 15 16 17 12 18 19 Icons displayed vary with camera settings. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 4 Shooting mode . . . . . 18, 34, 81 User setting1) . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Image sharpening . . . . . . . . . 95 AE-L indicator2) . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Focus indicator3) . . . . . . . . . 22 Zoom indicator4) . . . . . .
Playback 18 17 2005 12 01 12 00 NORM 13 12 11 5 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 Before You Begin 16 15 14 100NIKON 0008 JPG 8 7 9 10 12s Icons displayed vary with camera settings. 1 Current folder . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 2 File number and type . . . . . . 25 3 Internal memory/Memory card indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 4 Battery level indicator1) . . . . . 14 5 Volume indicator. . . . . . . . . . 85 6 Voice memo recording guide . . . 58 7 Voice memo playback guide . . .
The Mode Dial Before You Begin To select a mode, align the mode icon with the “q” mark next to the mode dial. P A (c45) b Scene (c34) Choose these modes for varying degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture. Choose from 16 “scenes” suited to different subjects or shooting conditions and let the camera do the rest. S Movie (c80) Choose from seven movie modes. X Auto (c18) A simple “point-andshoot” mode recommended for first time users of digital cameras.
Navigating the Menus Move cursor up. Press d to make selection or display sub-menu. Return to previous menu or move cursor left. Display sub-menu or move cursor right. Move cursor down. Use the multi selector to perform operations such as moving the area in which a picture is displayed or selecting a picture. Displaying the Help The COOLPIX P1/P2 displays explanations about modes and menus of the camera in the monitor.
First Steps Charging the Battery The camera uses a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 lithium-ion battery (supplied). Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low. 1 Connect the power cable First Steps Connect the power cable to the supplied MH-62 battery charger (1) and insert the wall plug into a power outlet (2). The CHARGE lamp will light to show that the charger is on (3).
3 Unplug the charger Remove the battery and unplug the charger. First Steps The MH-62 Battery Charger Before using the MH-62, read and follow the warnings and notices on pages ii to vii of this manual. The MH-62 is for use with EN-EL8 batteries. Do not use with incompatible batteries. The supplied power cable is intended solely for use with the MH-62 and is for domestic use only.
Inserting Batteries Insert an EN-EL8 battery that has been fully-charged using the supplied MH-62 battery charger into your camera. the battery-chamber/memory 1 Open card slot cover First Steps Slide the cover in the direction shown in (1) until it stops and open the cover (2). 2 Insert the battery Insert the battery as shown in the label at the entrance to the battery chamber, making sure the positive “+” and negative “–” terminals are in the correct orientation.
the battery-chamber/memory 3 Close card slot cover Close the cover (1) and slide it in until it latches (2). Ensure the cover is closed firmly. First Steps Replacing Batteries Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp has gone out before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Slide the battery latch in the direction indicated to eject the battery, which can then be removed using your fingers. • Note that the battery may become hot during use.
Inserting Memory Cards Pictures can be stored in the camera’s internal memory (about 32 MB for P1/16 MB for P2) or on a Secure Digital (SD) memory card. If no memory card has been inserted in the camera, pictures will be stored in the camera’s internal memory, and if the camera contains a memory card, then pictures will automatically be stored on the card. To store pictures in the internal memory, remove the memory card. First Steps 1 Confirm that the camera is off The power-on lamp should be off.
The Write Protect Switch Memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of data. When this switch is in the “Lock” position, pictures cannot be recorded, deleted, or edited, and the card cannot be formatted. Do not lock the card when taking, editing, or deleting pictures, when transferring images to a computer, when using Wireless transfer mode, or when formatting the memory card.
Checking the Battery Level 1 Turn the camera on • Press the power switch. • The power-on lamp lights when the camera is on. First Steps the battery level in the moni2 Check tor AUTO 1/60 NORM When the camera is turned on for the first time, a language-selection dialog will be displayed. Choose the desired language and press d. See “Basic Setup” (c16). 14 F2.7 Battery Level Display NO ICON w (lights) WARNING!! BATTERY EXHAUSTED Meaning Battery fully charged. Low battery.
The i Button The camera can also be turned on by pressing the i button for about one second (except when the mode dial is set to Y). The monitor will show full-screen playback (c24).
Basic Setup The first time the camera is turned on, a language-selection dialog will be displayed in the monitor. Follow the steps below to choose a language and set the time and date. First Steps DATE Set time and date? No Yes Cancel Confirm Confirm Highlight Deutsch (German), English, Confirmation dialog displayed. Español (Spanish), Français (French), Highlight Yes.
DATE DATE D M Y D M Y 01 09 2005 01 09 2005 00 00 00 Edit Day (order of Day, Month, and Year may differ in some areas). DATE DATE D M Y 01 09 2005 00 00 D M Y 01 12 2005 13 00 Confirm Select Month. Repeat steps 7 and 8 to Highlight D M Y. edit Month, Year, hour, and minute. DATE M D Y 01 12 13 2005 00 Confirm AUTO 1/60 F2.7 NORM 14 Choose order in which Day, Month, and Exit to mode currently selected with the Year will be displayed. mode dial.
Basic Photography Step 1–Select X Mode This section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in X (Auto shooting mode). In this automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode, the majority of camera settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, producing optimal results in most situations. 1 Rotate the mode dial to X Basic Photography 2 Turn the camera on The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will display a welcome screen (c117).
Number of Exposures Remaining If the number of exposures remaining is zero, the message “OUT OF MEMORY” will be displayed in the monitor and no further pictures can be taken until you: • Choose a lower image quality or image size setting (c47) (depending on certain conditions, no further pictures may be taken even if you change the setting). • Insert a new memory card (c12).
Step 2–Frame the Picture 1 Ready the camera Hold the camera steadily in both hands. Photographs can be framed in the monitor. Don’t Block the Shot Basic Photography To avoid dark or partially obscured pictures, keep your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash window, AF-assist illuminator, microphone, and antenna.
Digital Zoom • In digital zoom, data from the camera’s image sensor is processed digitally, enlarging the center area of the picture to fill the frame. Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of detail visible in the picture. Instead, details visible at maximum optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image. • When digital zoom is working, the focus area is fixed in the center of the frame (c97).
Step 3–Focus and Shoot 1 Focus Basic Photography AUTO 1/60 F2.7 Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure. The camera has a two stage shutter-release button. The camera sets focus and exposure when the button is pressed halfway. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter-release button is kept in this position. • In X mode, the camera focuses with Autofocus on subject at center of frame. • When subject is in focus, the Focus area turns green.
During Recording While pictures are being recorded to the memory or memory card, the memory icon (M or O) will blink. Do not turn the camera off, eject the memory card, or remove or disconnect the power source while pictures are being recorded. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera, internal memory, or card.
Step 4–View the Results (Full-screen Playback) 1 Press the i button • The button is disabled when mode dial is set to Y. Make sure the mode dial is not set to Y. Basic Photography 2005 12 01 12 00 NORM 100NIKON 0001 JPG 1 2 View pictures in the monitor • This mode is called “Full-screen playback.” • To view additional pictures, press multi selector down or right to view pictures in the order recorded, up or left to view pictures in reverse order.
Image File and Folder Names In the memory or on the memory card, pictures are identified by file names with three parts: a four letter identifier, a four-digit file number assigned automatically by the camera in ascending order, and a three-letter extension (e.g., “DSCN0001.JPG”). When a picture is viewed in the monitor, the file number and extension appear in the top right corner of the display. The identifier is not displayed, but is visible when images are transferred to a computer.
More on Photography In addition to X (Auto shooting) mode explained in “Basic Photography” (c18), the COOLPIX P1/P2 has other shooting modes which are P (Programmed auto) mode, A (Aperture-priority auto) mode, and b (Scene) mode. Use the mode dial to select the mode. Some functions can be set when taking pictures with all the modes and some functions can only be set in P and A modes.
C When Lighting Is Poor: Using the Flash The following six flash modes are available: Mode z Auto How it works Flash fires when lighting is Best choice in most situations. poor. Use for portraits (works best when subject is well within range of flash and looking at pre-flash). Not recommended when quick shutter response is required. Use to capture natural lighting under dim light or where use of flash is proFlash will not fire even hibited. If J (camera shake) icon when lighting is poor.
To choose the flash mode: Flash AUTO AUTO Flash AUTO : Confirm : Confirm Display Flash menu. Highlight desired mode and press d. Flash mode is displayed in monitor (to exit without changing mode, wait two seconds without pressing d). More on Photography The J (Camera Shake) Icon When lighting is poor and the Flash is off (B), shutter speeds will slow and pictures may be blurred.
Red-Eye Reduction The “Red-eye reduction” flash function of the COOLPIX P1/P2 uses an advanced red-eye reduction method. Several pre-flashes are fired before the main flash fires to reduce “redeye.” In addition to this function, if “red-eye” is detected the camera will automatically correct it when storing the picture (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”). Using this function there is slight delay before you can press the shutter release again for the next shot.
H Taking a Self-Portrait: Using the Self-Timer When the self-timer is on, pictures are taken 10 or 3 seconds after the shutterrelease button is pressed. This can be used to allow you to appear in your own pictures or to prevent close-up or low-light shots from being blurred by the camera movement that occurs when the shutter-release button is pressed. Self-timer Self-timer OFF 10s 3s OFF 10s 3s More on Photography Display Self-timer menu. : Confirm Highlight option. AF 10 10 AUTO 1/60 F2.
F Focusing on the Subject: Using Focus Mode Choose a focus mode according to the subject and composition. Mode AF Autofocus w Infinity How it works When to use it Camera automatically adjusts Use when subject is 50 cm focus according to distance to (1 ft. 8 in.) or more from subject. lens. Use when shooting distant scenes through foreground objects such as windows. X P A b S Y If zoomed in or out until F icon in the shooting display turns green, camera can Use for close-ups.
To choose the focus mode: Focus AF AF Focus AF : Confirm AF : Confirm Display Focus mode menu. Highlight option. Exit menu. Focus mode icon appears in monitor (to exit without setting Focus mode, wait two seconds without pressing d). More on Photography AUTO 1/60 F2.7 NORM 14 Focus Mode Focus mode is not available in some scene modes (c34 - 44).
I Controlling Exposure: Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter the exposure from the value suggested by the camera. Exposure compensation can be set to values between –2.0 EV (underexposure) and +2.0 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV. : Exit : Exit 0 +1.0 Histogram Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is not available when K FIREWORKS SHOW (c39) is selected in the Scene mode.
b Scene Mode Scene mode offers a menu of 16 “scenes”, each corresponding to a common situation, such as a backlit subject, sunset, or interior shot. Camera settings are automatically adjusted to suit the selected scene, sparing the user the necessity of adjusting each setting separately. With Advanced option, 3 effects, including NORMAL, can be selected for 11 of the 16 scenes. For example, you can adjust an image in Portrait mode so that skin tones appear brighter.
PORTRAIT NORMAL EFFECT 1 EFFECT 1 2 Exit Confirm Highlight option. 1/60 Help F2.7 NORM 14 Set option and return to shooting mode. • If Advanced option is not set to NORMAL, the selected effect (1 or 2) appears next to the scene mode icon. More on Photography Scene Modes Depending on your subject, scene modes may not always produce the desired results. If results are not to your satisfaction, choose X (Auto shooting), P or A and try again.
The following scenes are available: A PORTRAIT (FACE AF) This function is optimal for photographing portraits (from the waist up) of up to three people. When the camera recognizes human faces, the square focus area is displayed and the subject is in focus (Face-priority AF). When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, focus area is locked and the camera focuses. Main subjects stand out clearly while background details are softened, lending sense of depth to composition.
C PARTY/INDOOR Use for shots that include details of the background, or to capture the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. For EFFECT 1, blur is reduced. For EFFECT 2, pictures are blurred less, as with EFFECT 1. However, backgrounds appear brighter than when using EFFECT 1. • Blur level: C A (changeable) F AF C A (changeable) F AF E LANDSCAPE Use for vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines, colors, and contrast in such subjects as skyscapes and forests.
F PANORAMA ASSIST Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single scene (for example, a panorama or 360° virtual-reality image). See page 43 for more information on how to take pictures with this function. • Flash, Self-timer, Focus, and Exposure modes are fixed at settings for the first shot in a series. Zoom is also fixed at the adjustment for the first shot in a series.
I SUNSET Beautifully captures the deep hues in sunsets and sunrises. For EFFECT 1, the red hues are captured more vividly. For EFFECT 2, the colors of the sunset and sunrise are preserved. • Blur level: C B F AF C B F w K FIREWORKS SHOW The contrast with the background is deepened and fireworks stand out. For EFFECT 1, continuous, simultaneous fireworks are captured clearly. For EFFECT 2, large fireworks that burst slowly are clearly captured along with their trail. • Focus is fixed at infinity.
L BACK LIGHT Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing their features into shadow, or when your subject is in the shade but the background is brightly lit. For EFFECT 1, people appear brighter than normal. For EFFECT 2, the picture is shot to match the brightness of people. Use this effect when people still appear dark using EFFECT 1.
O COPY Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in printed matter such as a business card. • Colored text and drawings may not show up well in the final picture. C B (changeable) F AF (changeable) C B F AF (changeable) 41 More on Photography P SPORTS Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots. • Camera focuses continuously on center of frame until shutter-release button is pressed halfway to lock focus.
To use A PORTRAIT (FACE AF): More on Photography Rotate the mode dial to b. K blinks in the center of the monitor (default setting). • K indicates the size of a subject’s face that the camera can recognize. • If a different Scene menu is selected, press m button and select A. When the subject’s face becomes almost the same size as K, the camera recognizes it and is framed with L (yellow).
To use F PANORAMA ASSIST: PANORAMA ASSIST Exit Confirm 1/60 Help F2.7 NORM 14 Select F (PANORAMA ASSIST) in Scene Pan direction (E) displayed in yellow. menu. Bottom to top More on Photography Right to left Left to right 1/60 F2.7 NORM 14 Top to bottom Select how pictures will be joined together in completed panorama. This is the direction in which to pan the camera after each shot. 1/60 F2.7 NORM 14 1/60 F2.7 NORM 14 Make selection (to change selected pan Take first picture.
Compose the next shot to overlap with the previous picture. 1/60 F2.7 NORM 14 More on Photography Take next shot. Repeat steps 6 and 7 until End series. all shots in series have been taken. • Shooting will also end if changing mode using the mode dial or entering Standby mode. Panorama Assist Flash mode, Self-timer mode, Focus mode and Exposure compensation can be set after setting pan direction. The pan direction cannot be changed after the first picture is taken.
P/A Controlling Exposure: Exposure Modes In P and A modes, shutter speed and aperture can be adjusted to suit the user’s creative intent. P and A modes also give the user control over ISO sensitivity (c50), white balance (c52), and the options in the Shooting menu (c86). Mode How it works When to use it P: Programmed Auto 1/60 Rotate the mode dial to P. F2.7 NORM 14 Frame picture, focus, and shoot.
A: Aperture-Priority Auto 1/60 F2.7 NORM 14 : Exit 0 F2.7 Histogram Rotate the mode dial to A. Display value for exposure compensation (exposure compensation setting screen) and histogram (distribution of tones). More on Photography : Exit 0 F2.7 Select aperture. Frame picture, focus, and shoot. If the selected aperture would result in the picture being under- or over-exposed, the aperture display in the monitor will flash when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Z Controlling File Size: Selecting Image Quality and Size The size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be recorded on the memory or the memory card, depends on the size and quality of the images. Before shooting, choose an image quality and size according to how you plan to use the picture. X Image Quality Option Description Compression Y FINE Fine image quality, suitable for enlargements or high quality prints. File size reduced to roughly 1/4 of its original size.
Select from the following options according to your shooting intent. Image size (pixels) Print size (cm)* More on Photography c 3264 × 2448 (default setting for P1) d 2592 × 1944 (default setting for P2) e 2048 × 1536 f 1600 × 1200 g 1280 × 960 h 1024 × 768 i 640 × 480 j 3264 × 2176 (for P1) j 2592 × 1728 (for P2) 28 × 21 (11 in. × 8 in.) 22 × 16 (8.6 in. × 6.5 in.) 17 14 11 9 5 × × × × × 13 10 8 7 4 (6.8 in. × (5.3 in. × (4 in. × (3.4 in. × (2.1 in. × 5.1 in.) 4 in.) 3 in.) 2.6 in.) 1.6 in.
Image Quality/Size and Number of Exposures Remaining The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internal memory and on a 256-megabyte memory card at different image modes.
W Using ISO Sensitivity ISO sensitivity is a measure of how sensitive the camera reacts to light. As the sensitivity is increased, the amount of light required for a certain exposure is decreased, allowing for faster shutter speeds. This is recommended when taking pictures in places under low light or of moving subjects. However, “noise” in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels may appear.
Using the Flash A setting of 400 is intended for use with natural lighting. Choose Auto, 50 (for P1), 64 (for P2), 100, or 200 when using the flash (c27). The Shooting Menu ISO sensitivity can also be set using the Sensitivity option in the Shooting menu (c86).
d Adjusting the Hue: Using White Balance The color of the light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human brain is able to adapt to such changes in color, with the result that we see white objects as white, regardless of whether they are in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital camera can mimic this adjustment by processing information from the camera’s image sensor (CCD) according to the color of the light source.
Setting White Balance To choose a white balance setting: WHITE BALANCE 1/2 A-WB Auto PRE White bal. preset WHITE BALANCE 1/2 A-WB Auto PRE White bal. preset Direct sunlight Incandescent Fluorescent Direct sunlight Incandescent Fluorescent Confirm Confirm Highlight option and press d. WHITE BALANCE menu is displayed. 1/60 F2.7 NORM 14 The Shooting Menu White balance can also be set using the White balance option in the Shooting menu (c86).
f Preset White Balance Preset white balance is used when shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light). When f White bal. preset is selected from the White balance menu, the camera will zoom in and the menu shown above at right will be displayed in the monitor.
More on Playback Viewing Pictures on the Camera Full-screen Playback Mode Press the i button when shooting for Full-screen playback mode (c24). • When the camera is turned off, pressing the i button for about one second turns on the camera in Full-screen playback mode (except when the mode dial is set to Y).
Histogram Display Press d in Full-screen playback mode to view the histogram display (c33). The following current settings are displayed on the right side of the display: Shooting mode, shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, ISO sensitivity Highlighted parts (bright portions) blink. Press d while the histogram is displayed to return to Full-screen playback mode. 100NIKON 0001 JPG P 1/60 F2.7 0.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom While Quick playback zoom is in effect, use k (T) and j (W) to zoom the picture in and out. 2.0 : Scroll To Zoom in Press Description k(T) Press k (T) while quick playback zoom is in effect to increase zoom to a maximum of 10×. While image is zoomed in, k icon and zoom ratio are displayed in top left corner of monitor. View other areas of picture Use multi selector to scroll to areas of picture not visible in monitor.
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback A voice memo can be recorded using the built-in micro2005 12 01 phone and appended to any picture marked with 12 00 N:O (voice memo recording guide) icon shown in Full-screen playback (c24).
Storage Voice memo file names consist of an identifier (“DSCN” for memos appended to original pictures), a four-digit file number copied from the associated picture, and the extension “.WAV” (e.g., “DSCN0015.WAV”). Notes on Voice Memos • Voice memos cannot be recorded for movies. • If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new memo can be recorded. • Do not touch the microphone during recording.
Viewing Pictures on TV The EG-CP14 audio/video (A/V) cable provided with your camera can be used to connect the camera to a television or video-cassette recorder (VCR). 1 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the A/V cable. 2 Connect the A/V cable to the camera Open the interface connector cover and insert the black plug of the A/V cable into the camera’s audio/video (A/V) out connector.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Using the UC-E6 USB cable and PictureProject software provided with your camera, you can transfer photographs and movies to a computer and view them. Before images can be transferred (copied) to your computer, PictureProject must be installed. For information on installing PictureProject, see the Quick Start Guide and the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD). You can transfer images to a computer using a wireless LAN and play back the pictures on computer.
Connecting the USB Cable Turn the computer on and wait for it to start up. After confirming that the camera is off, connect the UC-E6 USB cable (provided with your camera) as shown below. Check to be sure the connector is in the correct orientation and insert the plug straight. Do not insert or disconnect it forcibly. Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub or keyboard. More on Playback UC-E6 USB cable You can now turn the camera on.
Transferring Images When the PictureProject Transfer is displayed in the computer monitor, pressing d (Transfer E) on the camera or clicking the Transfer button in PictureProject will transfer images to the computer. For information on using PictureProject, see the Quick Start Guide or the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD). To Transfer Images Using d (Transfer E) When the PictureProject Transfer screen is displayed in the computer monitor, press d (Transfer E) on the camera.
Disconnecting the Camera When PTP (default setting) Is Selected in USB: You can turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable once transfer is complete. When Mass storage Is Selected in USB: You must remove the camera from the system as shown below before turning the camera off and disconnecting the cable. Windows XP Home Edition/ Windows XP Professional Click the (Safely Remove Hardware) icon in the taskbar and select Safely remove USB Mass storage Device from the menu that appears.
Printing Pictures Pictures stored in the internal memory or on the memory card can be printed in the same way as pictures taken with a film camera. Using Print set in the Playback menu, you can specify the pictures to be printed, the number of prints, and the information to be included with each print.
w Print Set Print set in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” listing the pictures to be printed, the number of prints, and the information to be included on each print. This print order is stored on the memory card in Digital Print Order Format (DPOF). Once a print order has been created, pictures can be printed directly from the memory card by inserting it in a DPOF-compatible device. Alternatively, you could take the memory card to a digital photo lab which supports DPOF.
PRINT SELECTION PRINT SELECTION 1 2005 . 12 . 01 12 : 00 4 5 Confirm Back Back Scroll through pictures. 2 2005 . 12 . 01 12 : 00 4 Confirm 5 Done Date Info Confirm Done 5 Use multi selector up (+) or down (–) to specify number of prints (up to 9) and press d. • To deselect picture, press multi selector down (–) when number of print is 1. • Repeat steps 3 to 5 to select additional pictures. PRINT SET screen is displayed. Use multi selector to specify information to print.
Setting Print Order by Day You can cancel the individual print order for pictures and set a print order to print all pictures on the same date of recording. CHOOSE DATE PRINT SET Print selected Choose date Delete print set Cancel existing print order? No Yes Exit Exit Confirm Confirm In the PRINT SET screen (c66), highlight Highlight Yes and press d. Choose date and press d. • To cancel, highlight No and press d. • If individual print orders are not being set, advance to step 3.
Print Set If you display the Print set menu after creating a print order, the Date and Info options will be reset. Restrictions on Printing Pictures Pictures that cannot be displayed in the monitor cannot be printed. When Using Choose Date Because pictures that are hidden (c113) and pictures with no date set (c16, 118) are not grouped, the operations on the previous page cannot be performed.
Printing via Direct USB Connection Your camera allows pictures to be printed directly from the camera using PictBridge. If the UC-E6 USB cable is used to connect the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge, pictures can be printed directly from the memory or the memory card without having to be transferred to a computer. 1 Choose PTP in the USB option Set the USB option to PTP in the Interface menu of the Set-up menu before connecting the camera to a printer (c61).
3 Turn the camera and printer on The lens will extend and the picture recorded most recently will be displayed after the opening screen. 5 5 • Press j (W) or k (T) to switch to thumbnail view. • Press d to print only the displayed image (c74). 4 Display the PictBridge menu Press the m button to display the PictBridge menu. More on Playback PictBridge Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Cancel Confirm • Press the m button to return to the picture display.
5 Confirm the settings on the printer Before printing, confirm the settings on the printer by following the instructions supplied with the printer. Be sure to perform the paper settings before selecting Print selection, Print all images, or DPOF printing. To Set the Size of Paper on the Camera When printing according to the size of paper that can be set on the camera, select the Paper size option in the PictBridge dialog.
6 Select pictures to print PictBridge Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Cancel PRINT SELECTION 2005 . 12 . 01 12 : 00 Confirm Back 4 5 Confirm Highlight Print selection and press d. Scroll through pictures. • To print one copy of all pictures in the memory or on the memory card, highlight Print all images and press d. Select current picture. 1 (number of prints) and w icon are marked on the selected picture. PRINT SELECTION 1 Back 4 5 Confirm PRINT SELECTION 3 2005 .
006 PRINTS 1 4 Back 2 3 5 6 Printing 002/006 Cancel Start print View selected pictures. Press multi selec- Start printing. tor up or down to view pictures not visi- • To interrupt printing, press d. ble in display. • To return to the PRINT SELECTION screen, press m button. Done More on Playback Message shown on the left is displayed when printing is complete. Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable. • To print continuously press d. The display returns to the PictBridge dialog (c71).
Directly Printing the Pictures Specified in a Print Set The pictures stored in the memory or on the memory card are printed directly, according to the print order specified in Print set (c66). If selecting DPOF printing in the PictBridge dialog (c71), the DPOF printing dialog will be displayed. DPOF PRINTING 006prints Start print Confirm Cancel Confirm Printing 002/006 1 4 Back 2 3 5 6 Start print View selected pictures. Press multi selector up or down to view pictures not visible in display.
Picture Editing Available Picture Editing The COOLPIX P1/P2 can edit a picture using the following editing functions and store it as a separate file. Edited copies are identified by identifiers corresponding to the editing function and file numbers assigned automatically by the camera (c25). Editing function Description Purpose Identifier Crops part of a pic- To enlarge a subject or retouch ture. the composition.
Cropping Pictures: Crop When a picture is displayed in the Playback zoom mode (c57), you can crop part of a picture and save it as a separate file. 2.0 CROP Save this image as displayed? : Scroll : Zoom Zoom picture in and out. Use multi selector to scroll picture until desired portion of image is displayed in monitor. No Yes : Confirm The confirmation dialog displayed. Press multi selector down to highlight Yes, and press d to create cropped copy.
Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting The tone adjusted picture is created automatically as a separate picture. Using DLighting, pictures that are backlit or have insufficient flash output can be adjusted to be brighter. To enhance a picture, display the picture in Playback mode. D-Lighting Exit Confirm Help D-Lighting OK Cancel : Confirm Picture Editing Highlight D-Lighting in the Playback The tone adjusted picture is displayed. menu.
H Creating a Smaller Picture: Small Pic. To create a small copy of a picture, select Small pic. after displaying the image in Full-screen playback mode. The following resize options are available: Size (pixels) Description I 640 × 480 Copy can be displayed full-screen on television or 13 in. monitor with no drop in quality. J 320 × 240 Suited to display on web pages. Small file size reduces time needed to display picture in web browser.
Movies S Recording Movies Movies will be recorded with sound recorded via the camera’s built-in microphone. To record a movie: 1 Rotate the mode dial to S 2 Turn the camera on The monitor shows the available recording time. Movies 1m39s 3 Start recording 56s Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording. • Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame (c84). • During recording, y icon blinks and progress will be shown by the indicator at the bottom of the monitor.
Selecting Movie Options In Movie options, you can select the type of movie depending on how you plan to use the movie. Max. recording time*1 Memory Memory card Option Description About About 256 32 MB 16 MB MB (for P1) (for P2) Q TV movie 640 Movies are recorded at 30 frames per second. Each frame is 640 × 480 pixels. 25 s 11 s 3m 35 s*2 R Movies are recorded at 15 frames per TV movie 640 second. Each frame is 640 × 480 pixels.
Movie options 1m39s Rotate the mode dial to S. Movie options Exit Help Confirm MOVIE OPTIONS 1/2 TV movie 640 TV movie 640 Small size 320 Smaller size 160 Time-lapse movie Help Highlight MOVIE OPTIONS. Exit Confirm Options menu is displayed. Movie options Movies MOVIE OPTIONS 1/2 TV movie 640 TV movie 640 Small size 320 Smaller size 160 Time-lapse movie Exit Confirm Exit Movie menu is displayed.* Confirm Exit Confirm Help Highlight movie type. Exit menu. Selected option is set.
Recording a Time-Lapse Movie Selecting Time-lapse movie from the MOVIE menu displays the menu shown in Step 2, below. MOVIE OPTIONS 1/2 TV movie 640 TV movie 640 Small size 320 Smaller size 160 Time-lapse movie Exit Confirm SET INTERVAL TIME 1/2 30s 1m 5m 10m 30m Exit Confirm Highlight Time-lapse movie and press Choose interval between frames from 30 s d. (thirty seconds), 1 m (one minute), 5 m (five minutes), 10 m (ten minutes), 30 m (thirty minutes), and 60 m (sixty minutes).
Selecting Auto-Focus Mode The Auto-focus mode for movie recording can be set. Select Auto-focus mode in the Movie menu, and choose from the following two modes. Option Description Z Single AF (default setting) Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Focus locks when focus operation is complete. a Continuous AF Camera adjusts focus continuously. To prevent the sound of the camera focusing from interfering with recording, select Single AF.
Viewing Movies In Full-screen playback mode (c24), movies can be played with sound. Movies are indicated by S icon and can be viewed by pressing d. Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor; press multi selector right or left to highlight a control, then press d to perform the selected operation. 25s Control Description Rewind Q While movie is in progress, use multi selector to select Q, then press and hold d. Advance U Use multi selector to select U, then press and hold d.
The Shooting Menu Using the Shooting Menu Rotate the mode dial to P or A (c6) to use the Shooting menu. The Shooting menu contains the following options: Option White balance Description c Match white balance to your light source. 52 Metering Select a metering method from Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot, and Spot AF area. 88 Continuous Shooting method from seven options, such as r Single, s Continuous H, y 5 shot buffer, and w Multi-shot 16. 89 Turn the Best Shot Selector (BSS) on or off.
To display the Shooting menu: White balance 1/60 NORM F2.7 14 Rotate the mode dial to P or A. Exit Metering Exit Confirm Confirm METERING Matrix Center-weighted Spot Spot AF area Help Exit Confirm Setting screen for selected option is displayed. METERING Matrix Center-weighted Spot Spot AF area Confirm 1/60 F2.7 NORM 14 Highlight option. Pressing d selects Return to Shooting screen. option and returns to previous screen. • To exit without changing settings, press m.
m Metering Rotate the mode dial to P or A and press the m button to select Metering, and then press d. The Metering menu offers a choice of four metering methods for determining how the camera sets exposure. METERING Matrix Center-weighted Spot Spot AF area Exit Confirm Description m Matrix (default setting) Compares measurements from multi areas of frame with library of typical compositions to produce optimal exposure for entire image. Best choice in most situations.
q Continuous Rotate the mode dial to P or A and press the m button to select Continuous, and then press d. Depending on the shooting condition, r Single or six continuous options can be selected. CONTINUOUS Single Continuous H Continuous L Multi-shot 16 Ultra HS Exit 1/2 Confirm Description r Single (default setting) Camera takes one picture each time shutter-release button is pressed. s Continuous H (for P1) While shutter-release button is pressed, camera records up to 5 pictures at up to 2.
Option Description y 5 shot buffer While shutter-release button is pressed and held, pictures can be recorded at rate of up to about 1 frame (for P1)/1.2 frames (for P2) per second. When the shutter button is released, continuous shooting will stop. Only the last five images taken during each continuous shooting burst will be recorded to the memory or memory card. Camera takes pictures automatically at a specified interval. See z Intvl timer shooting “Interval Timer Shooting” (c91).
Interval Timer shooting SET INTERVAL TIME 1/2 30s 1m 5m 10m 30m CONTINUOUS 2/2 5 shot buffer Intvl timer shooting Exit Confirm Exit Confirm Highlight Intvl timer shooting and Choose interval between pictures from press d. 30 s (30 seconds), 1 m (1 minute), 5 m (5 minutes), 10 m (10 minutes), 30 m (30 minutes), and 60 m (60 minutes). Press d to set and return to Shooting menu. Return to shooting mode. F2.7 NORM 14 Start recording.
A Best Shot Selector Rotate the mode dial to P or A and press the m button to select BSS, and then press d. BEST SHOT SELECTOR Off On When the “Best Shot Selector” (BSS) is on, the camera takes a maximum of ten pictures as long as the shutter-release button is held down. These images are Exit Confirm then compared and the sharpest picture (the picture with highest level of detail) is saved to the memory or memory card.
C Auto Bracketing Rotate the mode dial to P or A and press the m button to select Auto bracketing, and then press d. AUTO BRACKETING Off Auto bracketing WB bracketing In some situations, you may find it difficult to select appropriate Exposure compensation and White balance settings, and yet not have time to check the reExit Confirm sults and adjust settings after each shot.
E Flash Exp. Comp. Rotate the mode dial to P or A and press the m button to select Flash Exp. Comp., and then press d. This option is used to adjust flash output by -2.0EV to +2.0EV in increments of 1/3EV. Highlight desired value and press d. FLASH EXPOSURE COMP. +0.3 0 -0.3 Exit Confirm F Image Adjustment Rotate mode dial to P or A and press m button to select Image adjustment, and then press d.
M Image Sharpening Rotate the mode dial to P or A and press the m button to select Image sharpening, and then press d. The camera automatically processes pictures to emphasize the borders between light and dark areas of the picture, making edges seem sharper. IMAGE SHARPENING Auto High Normal Low Off Exit Confirm Description K Auto (default setting) Camera sharpens edges for optimal results; amount of sharpening varies from shot to shot.
P Saturation Control Rotate the mode dial to P or A and press the m button to select Saturation control, and then press d. This option is used to heighten or reduce the vividness of colors. SATURATION CONTROL Maximum Enhanced Normal Moderate Minimum Exit Option Q Maximum R Enhanced The Shooting Menu S Normal (default setting) U Moderate V Minimum 96 Confirm Description Use for vivid, photoprint effect when taking pictures that will be printed “as is,” without further modification.
k AF Area Mode Rotate the mode dial to P or A and press the m button to select AF area mode, and then press d. This option is used to determine how the focus area is selected. AF AREA MODE Auto Manual Center Exit Option l Auto (default setting) n Center Description Camera automatically selects focus area containing subject closest to camera. Selected focus area is displayed in green (focused) or red (not focused) when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Focus Area Display • When the subject is in focus, focus area will be displayed in green. • When the subject is out of focus, focus area will blink in red. • When AF area mode is l Auto, focus area will be displayed when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Notes on Focus Area Selection • In Scene mode (c34), the camera automatically selects optimal focus area for the selected mode. • In Movie mode, camera automatically focuses on the subject using the center focus area.
Using m Manual Option Focus area can be specified from the selectable area in the screen. Focus area selection guide Selectable area AF 1/60 F2.7 NORM Press shutter-release button halfway. When subject is in focus, focus area is displayed in green. Press shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. 14 Notes on Shooting in m Manual Flash mode (c27), Exposure comp.
Y Auto-focus Mode Rotate the mode dial to P or A and press the m button to select Auto-focus mode, and then press d. AUTO-FOCUS MODE Single AF Continuous AF This option is used to determine how the camera focuses when shooting still pictures. Exit Confirm The Shooting Menu Option Description Z Single AF (default setting) Camera focuses only when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
o Noise Reduction Rotate the mode dial to P or A and press the m button to select Noise reduction, and then press d. At shutter speeds slower than 1/4 second, “noise” in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels may appear in pictures, particularly in shadows. When you take pictures in dark places, this option is used to reduce “noise” at slow shutter speeds. Option p Off (default setting) Exit Confirm Description Noise reduction off; camera functions normally.
q Reset Rotate the mode dial to P or A and press the m button to select Reset, and then press d. This option is used to restore settings for the current User setting bank (c103) to their original state. RESET Confirm reset of user settings 1 to default values. No Reset Confirm Option No Reset Description Exit menu, leaving settings unchanged. Restore settings to default values. Choosing Reset restores the following options for the current User setting bank to their default values.
r User Setting Rotate the mode dial to P or A and press the m button to select User setting, and then press d. Camera settings can be stored in two separate When User setting 1 “banks,” Bank 1 and Bank 2. By default, changes to is selected camera settings are stored in Bank 1. To store another combination of frequently-used settings, select Bank 2 and adjust settings as desired. To switch from one combination of settings to the other, select the desired bank in the User setting menu.
The Playback Menu Using the Playback Menu The Playback menu contains the following options: Option Description c List by date Group pictures by date of recording. Perform five kinds of operations. 107 D-Lighting Adjust the tone (brightness) of a picture and save a copy. 78 Print set Select pictures for printing on a DPOF-compatible device; specify number of copies and information to be included on prints. 66 Slide show View pictures in an automatic slide show.
Some options in the Playback menu contain the Picture selection screen and Choose date screen. See “Navigating the Picture Selection Screen” (c105), “Navigating the Choose Date Screen” (c106), and the descriptions of the various menus starting from page 107 for more information.
Navigating the Choose Date Screen When Choose date is selected in Print set (c66), Delete (c111) or Transfer marking (c112), CHOOSE DATE screen, such as the screen on the right, is displayed. The same menu operation can be performed on all pictures recorded on the same date. See “Setting Print Order by Day” (c68) for more information on Print set. CHOOSE DATE 2005 .12 .01 2005 .11 .01 5 3 2005 .10 .01 images total 2 Back 0 Confirm OFF ON To select date of recording: CHOOSE DATE CHOOSE DATE 2005 .
L List by Date Press the m button in Playback mode to select List by date, and then press d. This option is used to sort pictures in the memory or memory card by date of recording. The following five options are available: D-Lighting, Print set, Delete, Transfer marking, and Small pic. To select pictures by date and activate the Playback menu: LIST BY DATE 2005 .12 .01 SELECTED IMAGES 5 2005 .11 .01 3 2005 .10 .01 2 2005 .12 .
SELECTED IMAGES 2005 .12 .01 12:00 Back 5 Confirm Highlight picture. Exit Confirm Display OPTIONS screen. • Select operation for picture. • After switching to Full-screen playback mode in step 2, selecting a picture and pressing d displays the OPTIONS screen. OPTIONS D-Lighting Print set Delete Transfer marking Small pic. Exit The Playback Menu Highlight menu option. 108 5 Zoom in OPTIONS D-Lighting Print set Delete Transfer marking Small pic.
z Slide Show Press the m button in Playback mode to select Slide show, and then press d. This option is used to play pictures back in an automated “slide show” with two seconds between each picture. Hidden pictures are not played back. To change the display interval, highlight Frame intvl and press d to display the FRAME INTVL screen (c110). • Pictures are played back in the order they were recorded (smallest file number to largest file number). • The maximum playback time for a slide show is 30 minutes.
Images in the Memory The pictures in the memory and on the memory card cannot be displayed simultaneously. To display pictures in the memory, select either of the following: • Remove the memory card from the camera (c13), and display pictures. • Copy pictures stored in the memory to a memory card (c114), and display the pictures. “Loop” If Loop is selected in the starting screen, the slide show will repeat automatically. To select or deselect the loop option, highlight Loop and press d.
A Delete Press the m button in Playback mode to select Delete, and then press d. DELETE Erase selected images Choose date Erase all images This option is used to delete selected pictures or all pictures stored in the memory or on the memory card. • When the memory card is not inserted in the camExit Confirm era, pictures stored in the memory are deleted. • When the memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures stored on the memory card are deleted.
D Protect Press the m button in Playback mode to select Protect, and then press d. This option is used to protect pictures from accidental deletion. PROTECT 2005 .12 .01 12:00 Back 4 5 Confirm Notes on Protecting Pictures Protected pictures cannot be deleted using the A button or the Delete menu. However, all pictures, including protected files, will be deleted when the memory or the memory card is formatted (c127).
Notes on Transfer Marking • No more than 999 pictures can be marked for transfer. If the memory or the memory card contains more than 999 pictures, transfer all pictures using PictureProject. See the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD) for details. • The COOLPIX P1/P2 cannot be used to transfer images selected for transfer with another model of Nikon digital camera. Use COOLPIX P1/P2 to reselect the pictures.
L Copy Press the m button in Playback mode to select Copy, and then press d. Copy stored pictures from the internal memory to the memory card, or vice versa. You can either choose pictures to copy, or copy all pictures. Option COPY Exit Confirm Description MNO Copy stored pictures from the memory to the memory card. ONM Copy stored pictures from the memory card to the memory.
The Set-up Menu Using the Set-up Menu The Set-up menu contains the following options: Option Menus Description c 116 Choose the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on. 117 Set the camera clock. 118 Set display, brightness and hue of the monitor. 120 Date imprint Imprint pictures with the date and/or time of recording. 122 Shot confirmation If On is selected for this option, the self-timer lamp will light after shooting.
To display the Set-up menu: Welcome screen Menus Confirm Rotate the mode dial to a. • Set-up menu is displayed.* Help Confirm * The menu option set most recently appears selected. R Menus Rotate the mode dial to a to select Menus, and then press d. This option is used to switch the menu display of the Shooting menu, Movie menu, Playback menu, or Setup menu to S Text or U Icons. The Set-up Menu 116 Help Highlight menu option and press d.
V Welcome Screen Rotate the mode dial to a to select Welcome screen, and then press d. This option is used to choose the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on. WELCOME IMAGE SELECT Disable welcome Nikon Animation Select an image Confirm Option Disable welcome Nikon Description No welcome screen is displayed when camera is turned on. Image shown at right is displayed when camera is turned on. Animation Short animation is displayed when camera is (default setting) turned on.
W Date Rotate the mode dial to a to select Date, and then press d. This option is used to set the camera clock and to choose home time zone and new city time zone (travel destination time zone). DATE 2005. 1 2. 0 1 13 : 00 Date Time zone Confirm Date Date is used to set the camera clock to the current date and time. See “Basic Setup” (c16). Time Zone Select the time zone. The normal time zone setting is X (home time zone).
HOME TIME ZONE HOME TIME ZONE London, Casablanca Back London, Casablanca Confirm Selected time zone is displayed. Back Confirm Choose time zone and press d. Time zone is set.
Z Monitor Settings Rotate the Mode Dial to a to select Monitor settings, and then press d. This option is used to set the display’s appearance, brightness and hue. MONITOR SETTINGS Photo info Brightness 3 0 Hue Confirm Photo Info Select this option to hide or display the monitor indicators. Option Description Show info Display current settings or operation guide in monitor when taking or viewing pictures. Auto info Display current settings or operation guide in the monitor for five seconds.
Brightness This option is used to adjust the monitor brightness to one of five grades. Select Brightness and press d to display the brightness adjustment screen. Select brightness by using the picture on the screen as a gauge and press d. BRIGHTNESS Confirm Hue This option is used to control monitor hue (tone). Select Hue and press d to display the hue adjustment screen. Select hue by using the picture on the screen as a gauge and press d.
b Date Imprint Rotate the mode dial to a to select Date imprint, and then press d. This option is used to imprint the date or the date and time of recording on pictures as they are recorded to the memory or memory card. It cannot be used to imprint a date stamp on pictures after recording. Option a Off (default setting) DATE IMPRINT Off Date Date and time Date counter Confirm Description Time and date do not appear on pictures.
Date Counter This option is used to store the date and imprint the DATE COUNTER number of days from that date until the date of recording on pictures. 77 If the stored date is earlier than the date of recording, 2006 02 16 the number of days that have elapsed is imprinted on Number of days pictures. Confirm If the stored date is later than the date of recording, Display options e followed by the number of days until the date of Stored dates storage is imprinted on pictures.
K Shot Confirmation Rotate the mode dial to a to select Shot confirmation, and then press d. This option is used to light the self-timer lamp after shooting. SHOT CONFIRMATION Off On Confirm Option Description Off (default setting) If Off is selected, the self-timer lamp will not light after shooting. On If On is selected for this option, the self-timer lamp will light after shooting to confirm that the shutter has been released.
u AF Assist Rotate the mode dial to a to select AF assist, and then press d. AF ASSIST Off Auto The COOLPIX P1/P2 is equipped with an AF-assist illuminator. If lighting is poor, the built-in AF-assist illuminator will light when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, allowing the camera to focus even when the subject is poorly lit. Confirm Option Description f Off The AF-assist illuminator does not light.
h Sound Settings Rotate the mode dial to a to select Sound settings, and then press d. This option is used to control the sound settings listed below. SOUND SETTINGS Button sound ON Shutter sound Start-up sound Confirm Option Description Button sound Control the sound played when buttons BUTTON SOUND are pressed. The button sound is played in the following cases: Off On • Rotating the mode dial to another mode. • Pressing i to displayed shooting or playback mode.
i Auto Off Rotate the mode dial to a to select Auto off, and then press d. This option is used to choose the time before the monitor turns off automatically to save power from thirty seconds (30s), one minute (1m, default setting), five minutes (5m) or thirty minutes (30m). For more details on Auto off, see page 15. AUTO OFF 30s 1m 5m 30m Confirm M/O Format Memory/Card Rotate the mode dial to a to select Format memory or Format card, and then press d.
j Language Rotate the mode dial to a to select Language, and then press d. This option is used to choose the language for menus and messages displayed in the monitor from Deutsch (German), English, Español (Spanish), Français (French), Italiano (Italian), Nederlands (Dutch), (Russian), Svenska (Swedish), (Japanese), Chinese), (Traditional Chinese) or (Korean). Back Confirm (Simplified k Interface (USB/Video Mode) Rotate the mode dial to a to select Interface, and then press d.
E Auto Transfer Rotate the mode dial to a to select Auto Transfer, and then press d. AUTO TRANSFER Off On This option is used to choose whether or not to add the E (transfer) icon when pictures are taken. When you connect the camera to a computer with Confirm PictureProject installed via the UC-E6 USB cable and press d (the center of the multi selector), only pictures marked with a E icon will be transferred (c61).
n Reset All Rotate the mode dial to a to select Reset all, and then press d. RESET ALL Reset all settings to default values This option is used to restore the settings listed below to their original state. No Reset Confirm The following settings are affected: Scene menu b Advanced options Shooting menu The Set-up Menu White balance Metering Continuous Interval of Interval timer shooting BSS Auto bracketing Flash exp. comp.
Set-up menu Menus Welcome screen Photo info Brightness Hue Date imprint Shot confirmation AF assist Button sound Shutter sound Start-up sound Auto off Auto transfer Default Button setting Default Icons Animation Show info 3 6 Off Off AUTO On Normal Normal 1m On Flash Exposure compensation Self-timer Focus mode Aperture for A (aperturepriority auto) mode Flexible program value for P (programmed auto) mode Digital zoom z 0 Off Autofocus F2.
Wireless Transfer Mode Functions of the Wireless Transfer Mode The COOLPIX P1/P2 has a wireless communication feature based on the IEEE802.11b/g standards. Wirelessly connect the camera to a computer or printer and save the images to the computer or print them using the functions below. Option Description c Easy Transfer Compare the images in the memory or memory card with the images stored in a computer and transfer only 142 those images not already stored in the computer.
Using the Wireless Transfer Mode The following conditions and preparations are required to use the Wireless transfer mode (c134). Requirements for Using the Wireless Transfer Mode Wireless LAN Environment (IEEE802.11b/g Compatible) Set up the following devices or environment. • When making a peer-to-peer connection between the camera and computer (Ad-hoc mode): Set up a computer with an internal or external wireless LAN adapter.
Before Using the Wireless Transfer Mode To use Wireless transfer mode, use the Setup Utility to set, in the camera, the profiles of the computers and printers that will connect to the camera. This is necessary so that the camera can recognize the profile devices. The procedure is outlined below. For more information, refer to the page for each operation.
Checking the Wireless LAN Settings of a Computer Check the wireless LAN settings of the computer before starting the Setup Utility and entering profile information. Check the following items while referring to the manual and other reference materials of your computer and wireless LAN device. Item Description Network Name Enter the network ID belonging to the computer (required). Use (SSID) any value that is automatically displayed.
When Access Point (Infrastructure) is selected for Type: Item Description Select Open, Shared or WPA-PSK (select the same setting as the Authentication access point). Security Select None, WEP 64 bits, WEP 128 bits or TKIP (select the same setting as the access point). Security Key Format When WEP 64 bits or WEP 128 bits is selected for Security, select the same setting as the access point (unnecessary when None is selected for Security).
Starting the Setup Utility on a Computer When the Setup Utility is installed on a computer connecting to the camera. • Windows : Select Start → All Programs → Nikon → Wireless Camera Setup Utility. • Macintosh: Applications folder → open the Wireless Camera Setup Utility folder in the Nikon Software folder, and double click the Wireless Camera Setup Utility icon. Create a profile for the computer. A window with three tabs (Get Started, Profiles or Wireless Printing) appears.
Setting a Profile After the Setup Utility starts, follow the instructions in the window and enter the appropriate data. The main steps are as follows. Press the Help button to display more information on the various operations. 1 Select a profile name and icon Enter the profile name (up to 16 single-byte alphanumerics) that appears in the camera monitor and select the icon. When you are finished, click Next.
Managing Profile Information You can use the Setup Utility to view or delete profile information saved in the camera or edit a profile name. 1 Start the Setup Utility 2 Select the Profiles tab Select the desired profile name from the list. To check a profile, click View Profile. To edit a profile name, click Rename. To delete a profile, click Delete. Wireless Transfer Mode Before Running the Setup Utility Check the following settings. • PTP is set for the camera USB mode.
Transferring Images to a Computer To display the WIRELESS MENU: CHOOSE PROFILE 1/3 CHOOSE PROFILE 1/3 Profile-A Profile-A Profile-B Profile-B Profile-C Profile-C Confirm Info Confirm Info Rotate the mode dial to Y and turn the Highlight the profile to which to connect. camera on. The CHOOSE PROFILE screen • If the last transfer is ended without is displayed.
If an Error Message Appears When a profile cannot be selected (when transmission has not started), “NETWORK CONNECNETWORK CONNECTION Failed to connect to TION FAILED” is displayed. After WIRELESS FAILED Profile-A MENU is selected and camera cannot connect to Try Again Try Again profile device, “Failed to connect to XXX” is disChoose Profile Choose Profile played. Check the selected computer or access Confirm Confirm point and fix the cause of the error. Highlight Try Again and press d to reconnect.
Transferring Images Not in a Computer: Easy Transfer WIRELESS MENU 1/2 Easy Transfer Shooting Date Marked Images Selected Images Shoot & Transfer Confirm Transferring images to computer 0002 / 0006 Cancel Help Highlight Easy Transfer on the WIRE- Press d to transfer images not yet stored LESS MENU. in the computer. The following items are displayed during transfer. • Number of transferred images/total images • Signal status (five-level indicator) Transfer completed. Profile-A Connection terminated.
Transferring Images by Specific Recording Date: Shooting Date WIRELESS MENU 1/2 Easy Transfer Shooting Date Marked Images Selected Images Shoot & Transfer Confirm SHOOTING DATE Help 2005 .12 .01 2005 .11 .01 5 3 2005 .10 .01 images total 2 Exit Confirm OFF 0 ON Highlight Shooting Date on the WIRE- The SHOOTING DATE screen is displayed LESS MENU. after connection confirmation screen (c142) is displayed. SHOOTING DATE 2005 .12 .01 2005 .11 .01 5 3 2005 .10 .
Transferring Images with Transfer Mark: Marked Images WIRELESS MENU 1/2 Easy Transfer Shooting Date Marked Images Selected Images Shoot & Transfer Confirm Help Transferring images to computer 0002 / 0006 Cancel Highlight Marked Images on the WIRE- Press d to transfer all images with the LESS MENU. transfer mark (E) (c112). The following items are displayed after connection confirmation screen (c142) is displayed.
Selecting and Transferring Images: Selected Images SELECTED IMAGES WIRELESS MENU 1/2 Easy Transfer Shooting Date Marked Images Selected Images Shoot & Transfer Confirm 2005 .12 .01 12:00 Exit Help 5 5 Confirm Highlight Selected Images on the WIRE- The SELECTED IMAGES screen is disLESS MENU. played after connection confirmation screen (c142) is displayed. SELECTED IMAGES Transferring images to computer 0002 / 0006 2005 .12 .01 12:00 Exit 4 5 Cancel Confirm Set the selected image for transfer.
Immediately Transferring Recorded Images: Shoot & Transfer WIRELESS MENU 1/2 Easy Transfer Shooting Date Marked Images Selected Images Shoot & Transfer Confirm Help AUTO 1/60 F2.7 NORM 14 Highlight Shoot & Transfer on the The camera switches to the Shooting WIRELESS MENU. screen after connection confirmation screen (c142) is displayed. Transferring images to computer Cancel When a picture is taken, the image is transferred to the computer.
Transferring Images Using a Computer: PC Mode WIRELESS MENU 2/2 PC Mode Connecting to Profile-A Confirm Help Highlight PC Mode on the WIRELESS Press d. MENU. The PictureProject Transfer screen is displayed on the computer screen. Click Transfer to transfer images.
Printing Images from a Printer Connected to a Computer: Wireless Printing CHOOSE PROFILE 1/3 CHOOSE PROFILE 1/3 Profile-A Profile-A Profile-B Profile-B Profile-C Profile-C Confirm Info Rotate the mode dial to Y and turn the camera on. The CHOOSE PROFILE screen is displayed. • Profiles are displayed in order from the most recently used profile. • Press l (Info) on the CHOOSE PROFILE screen to display the SSID of the selected profile and whether it is a computer or printer.
Technical Notes Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available for your Nikon digital camera. Contact your local retailer. Rechargeable battery Battery charger AC adapter Carrying case Wireless printer adapter Additional EN-EL8 Li-ion batteries are available from your retailer or local Nikon representative.
Caring for Your Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of your Nikon product, observe the following precautions when storing or using the device: Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high levels of moisture. Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens, monitor, or to the connector, card slot, or battery chamber covers. These parts are especially susceptible to damage.
Cleaning Lens One key to cleaning the lens is to not touch it with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that you pump to produce a stream of air out the other). 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 in the center of the lens and works out to the edges. Monitor Remove dust or lint with a blower.
Storage Turn the camera off when not in use and check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If you will not be using the product for long periods, remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant. Do not store the camera case (available separately) in a plastic bag, as this may cause the material to deteriorate.
Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings that appear in the monitor and how to deal with them. Solution c Clock not set. Set clock to current date and time. 16 WARNING!! BATTERY EXHAUSTED w Battery exhausted. Turn camera off and replace with fully charged battery. 10 [ ] p (flashes red) Camera cannot focus. Use AF lock to focus on another subject at same distance, then recompose picture.
Display Problem Solution THIS CARD CANNOT BE USED x • Use approved card. • Check that connectors Error accessing memory are clean. WARNING!! card. • Turn the camera off and THIS CARD CANNOT make sure the memory BE READ card is inserted correctly. O CARD IS NOT FORMATTED O Format No h OUT OF MEMORY O or M Technical Notes Image has already been modified. D-Lighting cannot be used.
Display Problem Solution • Format destination memory (the memory The destination is out of or memory card). memory for copying pic- • Insert new memory card or delete unwanted picture. tures from the memory or memory card. IMAGE CANNOT BE SAVED M or O (lit) CANNOT RECORD MOVIE O Error occurred while saving picture. c 127 12, 24, 111 – Insert new memory card Camera has run out of file or delete unwanted picnumbers. tures from the memory or the memory card.
Display Problem FILE CONTAINS NO IMAGE DATA r File created by computer or different make of camera. ALL IMAGES ARE HIDDEN r MONITOR OFF u Solution View file on computer or No pictures in the mem- correct make of camera. ory or on the memory card that can be viewed on COOLPIX P1/P2. c – Internal circuit protection has activated because the Turn camera off and do camera was used for a not use for a while. long period of time.
Display COMMUNICATIONS ERROR E Problem Solution c If error appears on computer monitor, click OK to USB cable disconnected exit PictureProject. Turn or memory card removed camera off, reconnect while images are being cable or replace memory transferred to computer. card, then turn camera on and transfer images. 12 62 If error appears on computer monitor, click OK A computer is executing and transfer images after some form of processing. the processing has completed.
Display Problem Solution c SYSTEM ERROR u Turn camera off, unplug optional AC adapter (if using), remove and reinError has occurred in camsert batteries, and turn era’s internal circuitry. camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative. 10 PRINTER ERROR u CHECK PRINTER STATUS Printer error occurs on Read printer manual and your printer. solve the problem.
Error Messages During Wireless Transfer Mode Display Problem Solution c Transfer error u Check the signal.Remove Error occurred when any obstacles between images were transferred the camera antenna and to computer. the profile device. – Profile not registered. Set up profile. u Set profile device with the Wireless Camera Setup A profile for wireless Utility or the optional PDtransfer has not been set. 10 wireless printer adapter.
Troubleshooting If your camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers listed in the right-most column for information on solving the problems listed here. Electronically-Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge.
Problem No picture is taken when shutter-release button is pressed Pictures are too dark (underexposed) Pictures are too bright (overexposed) Possible cause c • • • • • Camera is in Playback mode. 18 Battery is exhausted. 14 Focus indicator flickers: camera unable to focus. 22 Red (C) lamp blinks: flash is charging. 22 Message “CARD IS NOT FORMATTED” appears in 13, 127 monitor: memory card is not formatted for use in camera.
Problem Possible cause c Bright specks in picture • Flash is reflecting from particles in air. Turn flash off or zoom in. 20, 27 Flash does not fire • Flash is off. Note that flash turns off automatically when: The mode dial is set to S (movie), or b (scene) mode with any of E LANDSCAPE, I SUNSET, J DUSK/DAWN, G NIGHT LANDSCAPE, N MUSEUM, K FIREWORKS SHOW or P SPORTS selected in the scene menu.
Problem Possible cause c 14 14 PictureProject does not start when camera is connected or memory card inserted in card reader or card slot • Camera is off. • The optional EH-62C AC adapter kit is not properly connected, or battery is exhausted. • UC-E6 USB cable is not correctly connected, or card not properly inserted in card reader or card slot.
Specifications Type Effective pixels COOLPIX P1/P2 digital camera 8.0 million (for COOLPIX P1)/5.1 million (for COOLPIX P2) CCD 1/1.8 in. high-density CCD; total pixels: 8.31 million (for COOLPIX P1)/5.26 million (for COOLPIX P2) Image size (pixels) • • • • • • Lens Focal length 3,264×2,448 [8M] (for only COOLPIX P1) 2,592×1,944 [5M] • 2,048×1,536 [3M] 1,600×1,200 [2M] • 1,280×960 [1M] 1,024×768 [PC] • 640×480 [TV] 3,264×2,176 [3:2] (for COOLPIX P1) 2,592×1,728 [3:2] (for COOLPIX P2) 3.
Exposure Metering Four mode through-the-lens (TTL) metering; • 256-segment matrix • Spot • Center-weighted • Spot AF area Exposure control Programmed auto, Aperture-priority auto, Exposure compensation (-2.0 - +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV), Auto bracketing Range W: -1.0 - +19.0 EV T: +0.5 - +19.
Wireless Transfer Standards IEEE 802.11b/g (standard wireless LAN protocol), ARIB STD-T66 (standard for low power data communications systems) Communication protocols IEEE 802.11g: OFDM IEEE 802.11b: DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK Range (line of sight) Approximately 30 m (98 ft.) Operating frequency Data rates *2 2412–2462 MHz (11 channels) IEEE 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, and 54 Mbps IEEE 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.
Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF) Your camera conforms to the Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera. Exif Version 2.2 Your camera supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.2, a standard that allows information stored with pictures to be used for optimal color reproduction when images are output on Exif-compliant printers.
Index Symbols B X (auto shooting) mode, 18 23 A (delete) button, 3, 55, 57, 58, 85 l (help) button, 3 S (movie) mode, 6 E (transfer) button, 61, 63 I Exposure compensation, 3, 33 C Flash, 3, 27 F Focus mode, 3, 31 C Lamp, see Lamp, red (C) m (menu) button, 3 i (play) button, 3, 15, 24 H Self-timer, 3, 30 Y (wireless transfer) mode, 132 BACK LIGHT L, 40 Backlit, 151 Backlit subject, 27, 40 Battery, ii, iii, 1, 8, 10 - 11, 14, 152, 165 Battery-chamber/Memory card slot cover, 3, 10 charging, 8, 10 EN-EL8, i
Rear-curtain sync, 27 slow sync, 27 Flexible Program, 45 Fluorescent, 52 Focus, 22 - 23, 161 Focus area, 22 Autofocus, 97 Focus mode, 31 infinity, 31 Macro close-up, 31 Folder name, 25 Format, 13, 115 internal memory M, 127 memory card O, 127 Quick format, 127 Format memory/card M/O, 115, 127 see Format Framing pictures, 20 - 21 FSCN, 25 Full-screen playback, 24 H Hide image G, 104, 113 Histogram, 33, 45, 56 I J JPEG, 25, 164 L Lamp, red (C), 14, 22, 161 LANDSCAPE E, 37 Language j, 14, 16, 115, 128 lang
Q Support information, 1 Quality, see Image mode Quick format, 127 Quick Playback Zoom, 56 QuickTime, see Movies T R Reset q, 86, 102 Reset all n, 115, 130 Resizing pictures, 117, 162 RSCN, 25 S Technical Notes Saturation, 96 Saturation control P, 86, 96 Scene b mode, 34 - 44 Secure Digital (SD), see Memory card Self-portraits, 30 Self-timer, 30, 165 Self-timer lamp, 2, 30 Sensitivity W, 29, 50 Setup menu, 115 - 131 Setup a mode, 115 131 Shade, 52 Shooting menu, 86 - 103 Shot confirmation, 115, 124 S
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