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Introduction Parts of the Camera The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Back Movies General Camera Setup Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Reference Section Technical Notes and Index i
Introduction Read This First Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX L330 digital camera. Before using the camera, please read the information in “For Your Safety” (A viii-xi) and familiarize yourself with the information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.
About This Manual If you want to start using the camera right away, see “The Basics of Shooting and Playback” (A 12). To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor, see “Parts of the Camera” (A 1).
Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used in this manual: Icon Description Introduction B This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before using the camera. C This icon indicates notes and information that should be read before using the camera. A/E/F These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information; E: “Reference Section”, F: “Technical Notes and Index.
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 sites: • 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 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 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. This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury.
Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the batteries or other small parts into their mouths. 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 • Do not immerse in or expose to water. • Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins. • Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the batteries when no charge remains. • Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the batteries, such as discoloration or deformation. • If liquid from damaged batteries comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs included with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. Observe caution when using the flash Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. The flash should be no less than 1 m (3 ft 4 in.) from the subject.
Notices Introduction Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. 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 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 USA Tel: 631-547-4200 Notice for Customers in Europe This symbol indicates that electrical and electronic equipment is to be collected separately.
Introduction xiv This symbol on the batteries indicates that the batteries are to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: • All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste. • For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.
Table of Contents The Basics of Shooting and Playback... 12 Read This First ....................................................... ii About This Manual .................................................. iii Information and Precautions............................. v For Your Safety ................................................. viii WARNINGS ................................................................ viii Notices...................................................................
Introduction xvi Shooting Features...................................... 31 Playback Features ...................................... 56 G (Easy Auto) Mode ...................................... 31 Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) ... 32 Tips and Notes ......................................................... 33 Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) ......... 36 A (Auto) Mode ................................................ 38 Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector....
Reference Section ................................. E1 Introduction Using Panorama Assist............................... E2 Editing Still Images...................................... E5 Before Editing Images ................................... E5 D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast..... E6 Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones ..................................... E7 Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image................ E8 Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy .............
Technical Notes and Index.................. F1 Introduction xviii Caring for the Product ................................. F2 The Camera............................................................ F2 Batteries.................................................................... F4 Memory Cards...................................................... F6 Cleaning and Storage................................... F7 Cleaning................................................................... F7 Storage ............
Parts of the Camera The Camera Body 1 23 4 5 6 7 3 8 Parts of the Camera 9 10 12 1 Zoom control........................................................ 25 f : wide-angle............................................... 25 g : telephoto.................................................. 25 h : thumbnail playback........................... 57 i : playback zoom...................................... 56 j : help .............................................................. 32 2 Shutter-release button....
2 3 4 1 Parts of the Camera 5 6 7 8 10 9 12 2 11
1 Monitor ........................................................................ 8 7 Multi selector............................................................6 2 Microphone ........................................................... 59 8 k (apply selection) button.............................6 3 Flash lamp............................................................... 42 9 l (delete) button...............................................29 4 b (e movie-record) button.....................
Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Attach the lens cap to the camera strap, and then attach the strap to the camera. Parts of the Camera Attach them at two places. B Lens Cap When the camera is not in use, protect the lens by attaching the lens cap.
Raising and Lowering the Flash Press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash. • See “Using the Flash” (A 40) for more information about flash settings. • Push the flash down gently to lower the flash until it clicks into place when not in use.
Using Menus (the d Button) Use the multi selector and k button to navigate the menus. 1 2 Press the d button. • The menu is displayed. Press the multi selector J. • The current menu icon is displayed in yellow. Parts of the Camera Shooting menu Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options Menu icons 3 Select the desired menu icon. • The menu is changed. 4 Press the k button. • The menu options become selectable.
5 Select a menu option. 6 Press the k button. • The settings for the option you selected are displayed. Vibration reduction Welcome screen Time zone and date On Print date Off Parts of the Camera Monitor settings Vibration reduction Motion detection AF assist 7 8 Select a setting. Press the k button. • The setting you selected is applied. • When you are finished using the menu, press the d button.
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 first 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 (A 65)). Parts of the Camera Shooting Mode 2 33 32 31 1 0 30 3 1 5 4 AF 6 7 AE/AF-L 8 9 10 29 10 11 28 27 PRE 26 25 F 3.1 +1.
Shooting mode............................................ 22, 23 18 Aperture value ......................................................27 2 Flash mode............................................................. 40 19 Shutter speed........................................................27 3 Macro mode .......................................................... 45 20 Travel destination icon ....................................65 4 Zoom indicator ............................................
Playback Mode 1 2 3 4 5 999/999 6 999/999 a 9999/9999 29m 0s b 29m 0s Parts of the Camera 10 17 16 7 9999.
Protect icon............................................58, E34 10 Small picture icon................................. 58, E8 2 Print order icon ....................................58, E30 11 Crop icon.................................................... 56, E9 3 Skin softening icon...............................58, E7 12 Movie playback guide......................................63 4 D-Lighting icon.......................................58, E6 13 Time of recording ..................................
The Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries 1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 2 1 2 Insert the batteries. • Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are oriented correctly and insert the batteries. 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • Slide the cover while securely holding down the area marked 2.
Applicable Batteries • • • * Four LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (included batteries) Four FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries Four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries EN-MH1 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries cannot be used. B Removing the Batteries • Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off, and then open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card 1 Turn off the camera and open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover. • Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 2 3 1 2 Insert the memory card. • Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place. B Memory card slot Be Careful to Insert the Memory Card in Correct Direction Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera and the memory card.
B Formatting Memory Cards The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, make sure to format it with this camera. Insert the card into the camera, press the d button, and select Format card in the setup menu. Removing Memory Cards B 12 High Temperature Caution The camera, batteries, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera.
Preparation 3 Setting 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. • If you exit without setting the date and time, O will flash when the shooting screen is displayed. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired language and press the k button.
4 Select your home time zone and press the k button. • To enable daylight saving time, press H. When the daylight saving time function is enabled, W is displayed above the map. To turn off the daylight saving time function, press I. 5 Select the date format and press the k button. London, Casablanca Back Date format Month/Day/Year Day/Month/Year 6 Set the date and time, and press the k button. • Select a field: Press JK (changes between D, M, Y, h, and m). • Edit the date and time: Press HI.
8 Make sure that the lens cap has been removed and press the A button. • The shooting-mode selection screen is displayed. Date and time Press this button in shooting mode for shooting-mode selection menu. Edit 9 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 18 When Easy auto mode is displayed, press the k button. • The camera enters the shooting mode and you can take images in Easy auto mode (A 22). • To switch to another shooting mode, press HI before pressing the k button.
C Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting • You can change these settings using the Language and Time zone and date settings in the z setup menu (A 65). • 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.
Step 1 Turn the Camera On 1 Remove the lens cap and press the power switch. • The monitor turns on. • To turn the camera off, press the power switch again. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 2 Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures remaining. Battery level indicator Display Description b The battery level is high. B The battery level is low. Battery exhausted. The camera cannot capture images. Replace the batteries.
C Notes About the Flash When you need to use the flash, such as when shooting in dark locations or when the subject is backlit, press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the flash (A 5, 40). C The Auto Off Function Flashes No operations performed 3 min 29m 0s 1500 Camera enters standby mode. Camera turns off. • The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode is about 30 seconds. The time can be changed using the Auto off setting in the setup menu (A 65).
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode The Basics of Shooting and Playback 22 1 Press the A button. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select a shooting mode and press the k button. • G (easy auto) mode is used in this example. • The shooting mode setting is saved even after the camera is turned off.
Available Shooting Modes G Easy auto mode A 31 The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame an image, making it even easier to take images using settings that suit the scene. b Scene mode A 32 Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you select. F Smart portrait A 36 A Auto mode A 38 Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted to suit the shooting conditions and the type of shot you want to capture.
Step 3 Frame a Picture 1 Hold the camera steady. • Keep fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, microphone, and speaker. The Basics of Shooting and Playback 2 Frame the picture. Shooting mode icon • When the camera automatically determines the scene mode, the shooting mode icon changes (A 31).
B Notes About Easy Auto Mode • Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. In this case, select another shooting mode (A 32, 36, 38). • When the digital zoom is in effect, the scene mode changes to U. C When Using a Tripod Using the Zoom When you move the zoom control, the zoom lens position changes.
Step 4 Focus and Shoot 1 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 26 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • When the subject is in focus, the focus area glows green (multiple focus areas can glow green). • When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame and the focus area is not displayed. When the camera has focused, the focus indicator (A 8) glows green. • If the focus area or focus indicator flashes, the camera is unable to focus.
The Shutter-release Button 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 shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. Press all the way Press the shutter-release button all the way to release the shutter and take an image. Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred images. Press the button gently.
Step 5 Play Back Images 1 Press the c (playback) button. • If you press and hold down the c (playback) button while the camera is turned off, the camera turns on in playback mode. c (playback) button The Basics of Shooting and Playback 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. Display the next image • To return to shooting mode, press the A button or shutter-release button. 4/4 0004.
Step 6 Delete Images Press the l 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. Current image • To exit without deleting, press the d button. Erase selected images Delete All images 3 Select Yes and press the k button. • Deleted images cannot be recovered. • To cancel, select No and press the k button.
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. Erase selected images • To undo the selection, press I to remove c. • Move the zoom control (A 1) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback. Back The Basics of Shooting and Playback 30 2 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.
Shooting Features G (Easy Auto) Mode The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame an image, making it even easier to take images using settings that suit the scene. Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M G (easy auto) mode M k button When the camera selects a scene mode, the shooting mode icon displayed in the shooting screen changes to that for the scene mode currently enabled.
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 upon the current image mode setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition. • Focus, exposure, and hue are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series. e Night portrait • The flash always fires.
l Museum • The camera captures a series of up to ten images while the shutter-release button is held all the way down, and the sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved (BSS (Best Shot Selector)). • The flash does not fire. m Fireworks show • The shutter speed is fixed at about four seconds. n Black and white copy • Use together with macro mode (A 45) when shooting subjects that are close to the camera. Shooting Features 34 o Backlighting • The flash always fires.
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 shutter is automatically released when the camera detects a dog or cat face (pet portrait auto release). • From the screen displayed after O Pet portrait is selected, select U Single or V Continuous. - U Single: Whenever the camera detects a dog or cat face, it captures one image. - V Continuous: Whenever the camera detects a dog or cat face, it captures three images continuously.
Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Images of Smiling Faces) When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take an image automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer (A 50)). 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.
Functions Available in Smart Portrait Mode • • • • Flash mode (A 40) Self-timer (A 43) Exposure compensation (A 46) Smart portrait menu (A 49) Shooting Features 37
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 • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.
Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector The functions that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below. 1 2 4 3 A (auto) 1 X Flash mode1 (A 40) 2 n Self-timer (A 43) – w2 w w w2 3 p Macro (A 45) w – – 4 o Exposure compensation (A 46) w w w w 1 2 Scene 2 Shooting Features Smart portrait G (easy auto) Can be set when the flash is raised. The flash does not fire while it is lowered. Availability depends on the setting.
Using the Flash In dark locations or when the subject is backlit, you can take images with the flash by raising the flash. When using A (auto) mode and other shooting modes, you can select the 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).
Available Flash Modes U Auto The flash fires when necessary, such as in dim lighting. • The flash mode icon on the shooting screen is displayed only immediately after the setting is made. V Auto with red-eye reduction Reduce red-eye in portraits caused by the flash (A 42). X Fill flash The flash fires whenever an image is taken. Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadows and backlit subjects. Y Slow sync Shooting Features Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery.
B Lowering the Flash Push the flash down gently to lower the flash until it clicks into place when not in use (A 5). C The Flash Lamp The status of the flash can be confirmed by pressing the shutterrelease button halfway. • On: The flash fires when you press the shutter-release button all the way down. • Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot shoot images. • Off: The flash does not fire when an image is taken. If the battery level is low, the monitor turns off while the flash is charging.
Using the Self-timer The camera is equipped with a self-timer that releases the shutter about ten seconds after you press the shutter-release button. Set Vibration reduction to Off in the setup menu (A 65) 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 3 Frame the picture and press the shutter-release button halfway.
4 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. • Countdown starts. The self-timer lamp flashes and then glows steadily about one second before the shutter is released. • When the shutter is released, the self-timer is set to OFF. • To stop the countdown, press the shutterrelease button again. Shooting Features 44 9 1/250 F 3.
Using Macro Mode Use macro mode when taking close-up images. 1 Press the multi selector I (p). 2 Select ON and press the k button. Macro mode • If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be canceled. Shooting Features 3 Move the zoom control to set the zoom ratio to a position where F and the zoom indicator glow green.
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust overall image brightness. Shooting Features 46 1 Press the multi selector K (o). 2 Select a compensation value and press the k button. • 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. C Exposure compensation +2.0 +0.3 -2.
Default Settings Default settings for each shooting mode are described below. Flash1 (A 40) G (easy auto) Self-timer (A 43) Macro (A 45) Exposure compensation (A 46) U2 Off Off3 0.0 Scene V Off Off4 0.0 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 0.0 j (night landscape) W4 Off Off4 0.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Shooting Features 48 The setting that is used when the flash is raised. The setting cannot be changed. The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected. The setting cannot be changed. Automatically changes to macro mode when the camera selects Close-up. The setting cannot be changed. The setting cannot be changed. The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync and redeye reduction.
Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Shooting Menu) The settings listed below can be changed by pressing the d button during shooting. Image mode White balance Continuous ISO sensitivity Color options 29m 0s 1500 The settings that can be changed vary depending on the shooting mode, as shown below.
Options Available in the Shooting Menus Description A Image mode Allows you to set the combination of image size and image quality used when saving images. • Default setting: x 5152×3864 E20 White balance Allows you to adjust white balance to suit the weather conditions or light source in order to make the colors in images match what you see with your eyes. • Default setting: Auto E22 Continuous Allows you to select single or continuous shooting.
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Some functions cannot be used with other menu options. Restricted function Description Continuous (A 50) When a setting other than Single is selected, the flash cannot be used. Blink proof (A 50) When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be used. Self-timer Smile timer (A 50) When Smile timer is selected, the self-timer cannot be used. Digital zoom Continuous (A 50) When Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital zoom 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. • G (easy auto) mode (A 31) • Portrait and Night portrait in scene mode (A 32) • Smart portrait mode (A 36) 29m 0s 1500 Shooting Features 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 (A 36) • Portrait or Night portrait in G (easy auto) mode (A 31) • Portrait or Night portrait in scene mode (A 32) Skin softening can also be applied to saved images (A 58, E7). B Notes About Skin Softening • It may take more time than usual to save images after shooting.
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus Shooting Features 54 The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator glows 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 Select A (auto) mode (A 38). 2 Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutterrelease button halfway. • Confirm that the focus area glows green. • Focus and exposure are locked. F 3.1 1/250 F 3.1 Shooting Features 3 1/250 Without lifting your finger, recompose the picture.
Playback Features Playback Zoom Moving the zoom control toward g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 28) zooms in on the image. 4/4 0004. JPG 15/05/2014 15:30 Image is displayed full-frame. g (i) f (h) 3.0 Displayed area guide Image is zoomed in. Playback Features • You can change the zoom ratio by moving the zoom control toward f (h) or g (i). • To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector HIJK.
Thumbnail Playback, Calendar Display Moving the zoom control toward f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 28) displays images as thumbnails. 1/20 0001.
Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Playback Menu) When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the menu operations listed below by pressing the d button. Option Playback Features 58 Description A D-Lighting* Allows you to create copies with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of an image. E6 Skin softening* The camera detects human faces in images and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones.
Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies Display the shooting screen. • Check the remaining amount of movie recording time. • If Photo info in the Monitor settings (A 65) in the setup menu is set to Movie frame+auto info, the area that will be visible in the movie can be confirmed before movie recording starts. 29m 0s 1500 Movie recording time remaining 2 Recording and Playing Back Movies 1 Lower the flash (A 5). • Recording movies while the flash is raised may cause the audio to be muffled.
B Maximum Movie Length Recording and Playing Back Movies Individual movie files cannot exceed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card for longer recording. • The maximum movie length for a single movie is displayed on the shooting screen. • Recording may end before either limit is reached if camera temperature becomes elevated. • The actual movie length may vary depending on the movie content, subject movement, or type of memory card.
B Camera Temperature B Notes About Autofocus Autofocus may not perform as expected (A 54). Should this occur, try the following: 1. Set Autofocus mode in the movie menu to Single AF (default setting) before starting movie recording. 2. Frame another subject—positioned at the same distance from the camera as the intended subject—in the center of the frame, press the b (e movie-record) button to start recording, and then modify the composition.
Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Movie Menu) Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M k button Recording and Playing Back Movies The settings of the menu options listed below can be configured. Movie options Autofocus mode Wind noise reduction Option Description Movie options E38 Autofocus mode Select either Single AF, which locks focus when movie recording begins, or Full-time AF, which continues focusing during movie recording.
Playing Back Movies Press the c button to enter playback mode. Movies are indicated by the movie options icon (A 62). Press the k button to play back movies. 10s Movie options • To adjust the volume, move the zoom control (A 1). Recording and Playing Back Movies 0010.
Recording and Playing Back Movies Functions Available During Playback Playback controls are displayed in the monitor. The operations listed below can be performed by using the multi selector JK to select a control and then pressing the k button. Function Icon Paused 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. The operations listed below can be performed while paused.
General Camera Setup Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Setup Menu) Press the d button M z (setup) menu icon M k button The settings of the menu options listed below can be configured. Welcome screen Time zone and date Print date Vibration reduction Motion detection AF assist Option Description A Welcome screen Allows you to select whether or not the welcome screen is displayed when the camera is turned on. E40 Time zone and date Allows you to set the camera clock.
Description A Format memory/ Format card Allows you to format the internal memory or the memory card. E50 Language Allows you to change the camera’s display language. E51 Video mode Allows you to adjust TV-connection settings. E51 Blink warning Allows you to set whether or not closed eyes are detected when taking images of people using face detection.
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Connection Methods USB/audio/video output connector Open the connector cover. 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. • If the AC Adapter EH-67 (available separately) is used, this camera can be powered from an electrical outlet.
Viewing images on a TV E10 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. Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer 68 Viewing and organizing images on a computer A 69 You can transfer images to a computer to perform simple retouching and manage image data. Connection method: Connect the camera to the computer’s USB port with the included USB cable.
Using ViewNX 2 Your Imaging Toolbox ViewNX 2™ Installing ViewNX 2 • An Internet connection is required. Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share images. Install ViewNX 2 using the included ViewNX 2 CD-ROM. Compatible Operating Systems Windows Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Mac OS X 10.9, 10.8, 10.
1 Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer • Windows: If instructions for operating the CD-ROM are displayed in the window, follow the instructions to proceed to the installation window. • Mac: When the ViewNX 2 window is displayed, double-click the Welcome icon. 2 Select a language in the language selection dialog to open the installation window.
5 Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displayed. • Windows: Click Yes. • Mac: Click OK. 6 Remove the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.
Transferring Images to the Computer 1 Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer 72 Choose how images will be copied to the computer. Choose one of the following methods: • Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the USB cable. Turn the camera on. To transfer images that are saved in the camera’s internal memory, remove the memory card from the camera before connecting it to the computer.
If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2 to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts. B Connecting the USB Cable The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub. 2 Transfer images to the computer. • Click Start Transfer. Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2.
3 Terminate the connection. Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer • If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card, and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot. Viewing Images Start ViewNX 2. • Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is complete.
Reference Section The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera. Shooting Using Panorama Assist ................................................................................ E2 Playback Editing Still Images ....................................................................................... E5 Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV).......... E10 Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) .......................... E11 Editing Movies .....
Using Panorama Assist Using a tripod makes the composition easier. Set Vibration reduction (E46) to Off in the setup menu when using a tripod to stabilize the camera. 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 HIJK to select the direction in which images are joined, and press the k button.
3 Shoot the next image. AE/AF-L • Match the outline of the next image so that 1/3 of the frame overlaps the previous image, and press the shutter-release button. End 4 Press the k button when shooting is completed. 29m 0s 1499 AE/AF-L • The camera returns to step 1. End B 29m 0s 1497 Notes About Panorama Assist C R (Exposure Lock) Indicator When using panorama assist mode, all images in the panorama have the same exposure, white balance, and focus as the first image of the panorama.
C Panorama Creation with Panorama Maker Transfer images to a computer (A 72) and use Panorama Maker to join them in a single panorama. • Panorama Maker can be installed on a computer using the included ViewNX 2 CD-ROM (A 69). • For more information on using Panorama Maker, refer to the on-screen instructions and help information contained in Panorama Maker.
Editing 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 ten times.
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. • For images taken at an image mode setting of z 5120×2880, only 640×360 is displayed. Small picture 640×480 320×240 160×120 2 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 (A 56). Refine copy composition and press the d button. • Move the zoom control toward g (i) or f (h) to adjust the zoom ratio. Set a zoom ratio at which u is displayed. • Use the multi selector HIJK to scroll the image so that only the portion to be copied is visible in the monitor. 3 3.0 Select Yes and press the k button. • An edited copy is created.
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV) Connect the camera to a TV using the audio/video cable (E60) to play back images on the 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. Yellow Reference Section 2 White Set the TV’s input to external video input. • See the documentation provided with your TV for details.
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 Turn off the camera. 2 Turn on the printer. • Check printer settings. 3 Connect the camera 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. Reference Section 4 Turn on the camera. • The PictBridge startup screen (1) is displayed in the camera monitor, followed by the Print selection screen (2). 1 2 Print selection 15/05/2014 No.
Printing Individual Images 1 Use the multi selector to select the desired image and press the k button. Print selection 15/05/2014 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. PictBridge 1 prints Start print Copies Paper size Select the desired number of copies (up to nine) and press the k button.
5 Select the desired paper size and press the k button. • To apply the paper size setting configured on the printer, select Default as the paper size option. • The paper size options available on the camera vary depending on the printer that you use. Paper size Default 3.5×5 in. 5×7 in. 100×150 mm 4×6 in. 8×10 in. Letter 6 Select Start print and press the k button. PictBridge • Printing starts. • To cancel printing, press the k button.
Printing Multiple Images 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the d button. 2 Use the multi selector HI to select Paper size and press the k button. • To exit the print menu, press the d button. Print selection 15/05/2014 No. 32 32 Print menu Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Select the desired paper size and press the k button. • To apply the paper size setting configured on the printer, select Default in the paper size option.
Print selection Select images (up to 99) and the number of copies Print selection 5 (up to nine) of each. • Use the multi selector JK to select images, and use HI to specify the number of copies to be 1 1 printed. • Images selected for printing are indicated by a and the numeral indicating the number of copies 3 Back to be printed. If no copies have been specified for images, the selection is canceled.
DPOF printing Print images for which a print order was created using the Print order option (E30). • When the screen shown on the right is displayed, select Start print and press the k button to start printing. To view the current print order, select View images and press the k button. To print images, press the k button again. C DPOF printing 5 prints Start print View images Cancel More Information See “Printing Images of Size 1:1” (E21) for more information.
Editing Movies The desired portions of a recorded movie can be saved as a separate file. 1 Play back the desired movie and pause at the start point of the portion that is to be extracted (A 64). 2 Use the multi selector JK to select the I control, and then press the k button. 3 Use HI to select the M control (choose start point). 1m30s Choose start point Reference Section • Use JK to move the start point. • To cancel editing, select O (return), and press the k button.
5 Use HI to select m (Save) and press the k button. Save • Follow the instructions on the screen to save the movie. 30s 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 Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode) Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality) Enter shooting mode M d button M Shooting menu M Image mode M k button Select the combination of image size and compression ratio that is used when saving images. The higher the image mode setting, the larger the size at which images can be printed, and the lower the compression ratio, the higher the quality of the images, but the number of images that can be saved is reduced.
C Notes About Image Mode • The image mode setting can also be changed in shooting modes other than A (auto) mode. The changed setting is also applied to other shooting modes. • The setting may not be changed when using certain settings of other functions. 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 (A 20).
White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Select A (auto) mode 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. • Use Auto under most conditions. Change the setting when you want to adjust the hue of the image you are taking. Option Description a Auto (default setting) White balance is automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions.
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. White balance Auto Preset manual Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent Cloudy Flash 3 Select Measure.
5 Press the k button to measure the value. • The shutter is released and measurement is complete. No image is saved. B Notes About Preset Manual A value for flash lighting cannot be measured with Preset manual. When shooting using the flash, set White balance to Auto or Flash.
Continuous Shooting Select A (auto) mode M d button M Continuous M k button Option Description One image is taken 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).
B Notes About Multi-shot 16 Smear (F3) visible in the monitor when shooting with Multi-shot 16 enabled is saved with images. Avoiding bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights when shooting with Multi-shot 16 enabled is recommended. ISO Sensitivity Select A (auto) mode M d button M ISO sensitivity M k button Higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be captured.
Color Options Select A (auto) mode M d button M Color options M k button Make colors more vivid or save images in monochrome. Option Description n Standard color (default setting) Use for images exhibiting natural color. o Vivid color Use to achieve a vivid, “photoprint” effect. p Black-and-white Save images in black-and-white. q Sepia Save images in sepia tones. r Cyanotype Save images in cyan-blue monochrome.
The Smart Portrait Menu • See “Image Mode Settings (Image Size and Quality)” (E20) for information about Image mode. Skin Softening Enter smart portrait mode M d button M Skin softening M k button Option Description When the shutter is released, the camera detects one or more human e On (default setting) faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones before saving the image. Off Turns skin softening off.
Smile Timer Enter smart portrait mode M d button M Smile timer M k button The camera detects human faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is detected. Option Description a On (default setting) Enables the smile timer. Off Turns the smile timer off. Blink Proof Enter smart portrait mode M d button M Blink proof M k button Description y On The camera automatically releases the shutter twice with every shot and saves one image in which the subject’s eyes are open.
The Playback Menu • See “Editing Still Images” (E5) for information about image editing functions. Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Print order M k button If you configure print order settings in advance, you can use them with the printing methods listed below. • Taking the memory card to a digital photo lab that supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) printing. • Inserting the memory card into a DPOF-compatible printer’s card slot.
2 Select images (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to nine) of each. Print selection • Use the multi selector JK to select images, and use HI 1 1 to specify the number of copies to be printed. • Images selected for printing are indicated by a and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be printed. If no 3 Back copies have been specified for images, the selection is canceled. • Move the zoom control toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback.
B • • • • • Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Information Some printers may not be able to print the shooting date and shooting information. Shooting information is not printed when the camera is connected to a printer. The Date and Info settings are reset each time the Print order option is displayed. The date printed is that saved when the image was captured.
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 • 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 for previously protected images from the image selection screen (E35). Note that formatting the camera’s internal memory or the memory card permanently deletes protected files (E50).
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 (A 1) toward g (i) to switch to full-frame playback or f (h) to switch to thumbnail playback.
Rotate Image Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Rotate image M k button Specify the orientation in which saved images are displayed during playback. Still images can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise. Select an image from the image selection screen (E35). When the Rotate image screen is displayed, press the multi selector JK to rotate the image 90 degrees.
Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card) Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Copy M k button Copy images between the internal memory and a memory card. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select a destination option to which images are copied and press the k button. Copy Camera to card Card to camera 2 Select a copy option and press the k button. • If you choose the Selected images option, use the image selection screen to specify images (E35).
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 (Class 6 or higher) are recommended for recording movies (F19).
Autofocus Mode Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Autofocus mode M k button Set how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option Description A Single AF (default setting) Focus is locked when the b (e movie-record) button is pressed to start recording. Select this option when the distance between the camera and the subject will remain fairly consistent. B Full-time AF Camera focuses continuously.
The Setup Menu Welcome Screen d button M z menu icon M Welcome screen M k button Configure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera. Option Description Does not display the welcome screen. COOLPIX Displays a welcome screen with the COOLPIX logo. Select an image Displays an image selected for the welcome screen. • The image selection screen is displayed. Select an image (E35) and press the k button.
Time Zone and Date d button M z menu icon M Time zone and date M k button Set the camera clock. Option Date and time Description • Select an item: Press the multi selector JK (changes between D, M, Y, h, and m). • Edit the date and time: Press HI. • Apply the setting: Select m and press the k button. Date and time D M Y 01 01 2014 h m 00 00 Edit Select Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year, or Day/Month/Year. Time zone Set time zone and daylight saving time.
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. Time zone Home time zone Travel destination London, Casablanca 15/05/2014 15:30 3 Press K. Time zone Home time zone Travel destination London, Casablanca 15/05/2014 15:30 4 Use JK to select the time zone. Reference Section • Press H to enable daylight saving time function, and W is displayed.
Monitor Settings 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 Select from five settings. • Default setting: 3 Photo Info Shooting mode Playback mode 4/4 Show info Auto info (default setting) 0004. JPG 15/05/2014 15:30 Current settings and operation guide are displayed as in Show info. If no operations are performed for a few seconds, the information is hidden as in Hide info.
Shooting mode Playback mode The current settings or operation guide is displayed as in Auto info. Framing grid+auto info 29m 0s 1500 In addition to information shown with Auto info, a framing grid is displayed to help frame images. The framing grid is not displayed when recording movies. The current settings or operation guide is displayed as in Auto info.
Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time) d button M z menu icon M Print date M k button The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images when shooting, allowing the information to be printed even from printers that do not support date printing (E32). 15.05.2014 Option Description f Date Date is imprinted on images. S Date and time Date and time are imprinted on images. Off (default setting) Date and time are not imprinted on images.
Vibration Reduction d button M z menu icon M Vibration reduction M k button Set to reduce the effects of camera shake while shooting. Set Vibration reduction to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. Option Description g On (default setting) Vibration reduction is enabled. Off Vibration reduction is disabled.
Motion Detection d button M z menu icon M Motion detection M k button Enable motion detection to reduce the effects of subject movement and camera shake when shooting still images. Option Description U Auto (default setting) Motion detection is enabled with some shooting modes or settings, when r is displayed on the shooting screen. When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake, r turns green, and the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring.
AF Assist d button M z menu icon M AF assist M k button Enable or disable the AF-assist illuminator which assists autofocus operation. Option Description a Auto (default setting) The AF-assist illuminator automatically lights up when the subject is dimly lit. The illuminator has a range of about 4.5 m (14 ft) at the maximum wide-angle position and about 3.0 m (9 ft 10 in.) at the maximum telephoto position. • Note that for some scene modes, the AF-assist illuminator may not light.
Auto Off d button M z menu icon M Auto off M k button Set the amount of time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode (A 21). Option Description Auto off Select 30 s (default setting), 1 min, 5 min, or 30 min. Sleep mode If On (default setting) is selected, the camera enters standby mode when there is no change in the brightness of the subject, even before the time selected for Auto off has elapsed.
Format Memory/Format Card d button M z menu icon M Format memory/Format card M k button Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card. Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Data that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Make sure to transfer important images to a computer before formatting. • Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during formatting.
Language d button M z menu icon M Language M k button Select a language for display of camera menus and messages. Video Mode 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.
Blink Warning d button M z menu icon M Blink warning M k button Select whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using face detection (A 52) when shooting in the following modes: • G (easy auto) mode • Portrait or Night portrait scene mode (A 32) Option Description On When one or more human subjects may have blinked in an image captured using face detection, the Did someone blink? screen is displayed in the monitor.
Eye-Fi Upload d button M z menu icon M Eye-Fi upload M k button Select whether or not the camera’s Eye-Fi card (available from third-party manufacturers) sends images to your computer. Option Description b Enable Upload images created by the camera to a preselected destination. c Disable (default setting) Images are not uploaded. B Notes About Eye-Fi Cards C Eye-Fi Communication Indicator The communication status of the Eye-Fi card in the camera can be confirmed in the monitor (A 8, 10).
Reset All 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 in the internal memory or on the memory card (A 29) before selecting Reset all.
Battery Type d button M z menu icon M Battery type M k button To ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level (A 20), select the type that matches the batteries currently in use.
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 removed, and turn the remove the lens cap, camera off and then on again. If the error persists, contact and turn the camera on. your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. 4, 20 Memory card is write protected. The write-protect switch is in the “lock” position.
Display A Cause/Solution E50 The camera has run out of file numbers. Insert a new memory card or format the internal memory or memory card. E50 The image cannot be used for the welcome screen. E40 There is insufficient space to save the copy. Delete images from the destination. 29 Image cannot be modified. Select images that support the editing function. E5, F13 Cannot record movie. A time-out error occurred while saving the movie on the memory card.
Display A Cause/Solution Reference Section Raise the flash. The flash is lowered. Raise the flash when shooting in Night portrait or Backlighting scene mode. 33, 34, 40 Communications error An error occurred while communicating with the printer. Turn the camera off and reconnect the USB cable. E12 System error An error occurred in the camera’s internal circuitry. Turn the camera off, remove and reinsert the batteries, and turn the camera on.
File Names Images or movies are assigned file names as follows. D S C N 00 0 1 . J P G Identifier (not shown on camera monitor) Original still images and movies DSCN Small copies SSCN Cropped copies RSCN D-Lighting copies, skin softening copies, edited movies FSCN Extension (indicates file format) Still images .JPG Movies .
Optional Accessories • Battery Charger MH-73 (includes four EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH Battery charger, batteries) rechargeable batteries* • Replacement rechargeable batteries: Rechargeable 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.
Technical Notes and Index Caring for the Product...............................................F2 The Camera.............................................................................................................F2 Batteries ...................................................................................................................F4 Memory Cards .......................................................................................................F6 Cleaning and Storage........................
Caring for the Product The Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Safety” (A viii-xiv) when using or storing the device. B Do Not Drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. B Handle the Lens and All Moving Parts with Care Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, monitor, memory card slot, or battery chamber. These parts are easily damaged.
B Do Not Point the Lens at Strong Light Sources for Extended Periods Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or storing the camera. Intense light may cause deterioration of the image sensor, producing a white blur effect in photographs. B Turn the Product off Before Removing or Disconnecting the Power Source Do not remove the batteries while the product is on, or while images are being saved or deleted.
Batteries Be sure to read and follow the warnings in “For Your Safety” (A viii-xiv) before use. B Notes About Using Batteries • Used batteries may overheat. Handle with caution. • Do not use batteries beyond their recommended expiration date. • Do not turn the camera on and off repeatedly if discharged batteries are inserted in the camera. B Spare Batteries We recommend carrying spare batteries depending on where you are shooting. It may be difficult to purchase batteries in certain areas.
B Notes About Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries • If you repeatedly charge rechargeable Ni-MH batteries while they still have some charge remaining, the message Battery exhausted. may be displayed prematurely when using the batteries. This is due to the “memory effect,” in which the amount of charge the batteries can hold decreases temporarily. Use the batteries until there is no charge remaining and they will return to their normal behavior. • Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries discharge even when not being used.
Memory Cards Technical Notes and Index • Use only Secure Digital memory cards. See “Approved Memory Cards” (F19) for recommended memory cards. • Observe the precautions noted in the documentation included with your memory card. • Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. • Do not format the memory card using a computer. • The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be sure to format it with this camera.
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 them and working toward the edges.
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 Problem A Cause/Solution Technical Notes and Index The camera is on but does not respond. Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
Problem A Cause/Solution 65, E43 F7 Date and time of recording are not correct. • If the camera clock has not been set, O flashes during shooting and movie recording. Images and movies saved before the clock is set are dated “00/ 00/0000 00:00” or “01/01/2014 00:00” respectively. Set the correct time and date from the Time zone and date option in the setup menu. • The camera clock is not as accurate as ordinary watches or clocks.
Shooting Issues Problem A Cause/Solution Technical Notes and Index Cannot switch to shooting mode. Disconnect the USB cable. • When the camera is in playback mode, press the A button or the shutter-release button. • When menus are displayed, press the d button. • The batteries are exhausted. • When the flash lamp is flashing, the flash is charging. 1, 28 No image captured when the shutter-release button is pressed. 31, 33, 45 Camera cannot focus. • The subject is too close.
Cause/Solution A Streaks of light or partial discoloration are visible in the monitor. Smear occurs when extremely bright light strikes the image sensor. When shooting with Continuous set to Multi-shot 16 and when recording movies, avoiding bright objects, such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights is recommended. 50, E25, F3 Bright specks appear in images captured with flash. The flash is reflecting off particles in the air. Lower the flash. 5, 40 Flash does not fire.
Problem A Cause/Solution 33, 50, E22 Technical Notes and Index Colors are unnatural. White balance or hue is not adjusted properly. 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: 40 • Using the flash. 50, E26 • Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting. 5, 40, 47 Images are too dark (underexposed). • The flash is lowered or a shooting mode that restricts the flash is selected.
Problem Saving images takes time. A Cause/Solution It may take more time to save images in the following situations. • When the noise reduction function is in operation, such as when shooting in a dark environment • When the flash mode is set to V (auto with redeye reduction) • When the skin softening function is applied while shooting – 42 53 Playback Issues Problem A Cause/Solution Cannot zoom in on image.
Problem A Cause/Solution Cannot rotate image. This camera cannot rotate images captured with another make or model of digital camera. Images are not displayed on TV. • Video mode is not correctly set in the setup menu. 66, E51 • The memory card contains no images. Replace the 14 memory card. Remove the memory card to play back images from the internal memory. Nikon Transfer 2 does not start when camera is connected to a computer. • • • • • The camera is off. The batteries are exhausted.
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX L330 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Number of effective pixels 20.2 million Image sensor 1 Lens NIKKOR lens with 26x optical zoom /2.3-in. type CCD; approx. 20.48 million total pixels Focal length 4.0–104.0 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 22.5–585 mm lens in 35mm [135] format) f/-number f/3.1–5.9 Construction 12 elements in 9 groups (1 ED lens element) Up to 4× (angle of view equivalent to that of approx.
Storage Media Internal memory (approx. 43 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card File system DCF, Exif 2.3, and DPOF compliant File formats Still pictures: JPEG Movies: MOV (Video: H.
Interface Data transfer protocol Hi-Speed USB MTP, PTP Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL I/O terminal Audio/video (A/V) output; digital I/O (USB) DC input connector Supported languages Arabic, Bengali, Bulgarian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, T
• Unless otherwise stated, all figures assume fresh LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries and an ambient temperature of 23 ±3°C (73.4 ±5.4°F) as specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA). 1 Battery life may vary depending on conditions of use, such as the interval between shots or the length of time that menus and images are displayed. The included batteries are for trial use only.
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 noncommercial 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.
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Index Symbols Technical Notes and Index R .......................................................... E3 g Telephoto......................................................... 25 f Wide-angle.................................................... 25 i Playback zoom .............................................. 56 h Thumbnail playback............................... 57 G Easy auto mode.......................................... 31 b Scene mode ..................................................
Brightness ..................................................... E43 BSS............................................................ 34, E25 Button sound.............................................. E48 C Calendar display ................................................ 57 Close-up k ................................................. 32, 33 Color options..................................... 50, E27 Compression ratio ................................... E20 Computer..........................................
I Identifier......................................................... E59 Image mode....................................... 50, E20 Imprinting date and time .......... 19, E45 Internal memory................................................. 15 ISO sensitivity..................................... 50, E26 J JPG..................................................................... E59 L Multi selector .......................................................... 3 Multi-shot 16.................................
Power switch/power-on lamp............ 1, 20 Preset manual ............................................ E23 Pressing halfway................................................ 27 Print ............. 58, 68, E13, E15, E30 Print date..................................... 19, 65, E45 Print order............................................ 58, E30 Print order option ........... 19, E31, E32 Printer...................................................... 68, E11 Protect.................................................
U USB cable .................................... 67, 72, E12 USB/audio/video output connector .................................. 1, 67, 72, E10, E11 V Vibration reduction........................ 65, E46 Video mode......................................... 66, E51 ViewNX 2 ...................................................... 69, 70 Vivid color ..................................................... E27 Volume .................................................................... 63 W Welcome screen........
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