Reference Manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Parts of the Camera
- Preparing for Shooting
- Basic Shooting and Playback Operations
- Shooting Features
- Auto Mode
- Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)
- Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
- P, S, A, M Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)
- U (User Settings) Mode
- Flash Mode
- Self-timer
- Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically)
- Focus Mode
- Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness)
- Functions That Can Be Set with the Fn (Function) Button
- Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting
- Functions That Can Be Set with the MENU (Menu) Button
- Using Location Data Functions
- Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function
- Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer
- Reference Section
- Hints and Notes About the Scene Mode
- Default Settings (Flash, Focus mode, Etc.)
- Focusing
- The Control Range of the Shutter Speed (P, S, A, M Modes)
- Playback Zoom
- Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display
- Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)
- Editing Images (Still Images)
- Recording and Playing Back Movies
- Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies
- Operations During Movie Playback
- Editing Movies
- Recording the Location Data on the Image
- Recording the Log of Movement Information
- Connecting to a Smart Device (Wi-Fi)
- Preselecting Images in the Camera That You Want to Transfer to a Smart Device
- Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV)
- Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)
- Using ViewNX-i (Transferring Images to a Computer)
- The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options)
- The Shooting Menu (P, S, A or M Mode)
- Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control)
- Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control)
- White Balance (Adjusting Hue)
- Metering
- Continuous Shooting
- ISO Sensitivity
- Exposure Bracketing
- AF Area Mode
- Autofocus Mode
- Flash Exp. Comp.
- Noise Reduction Filter
- Active D-Lighting
- Multiple Exposure
- Zoom Memory
- Startup Zoom Position
- M Exposure Preview
- The Movie Menu
- The Playback Menu
- The Wi-Fi Options Menu
- The Location Data Options Menu
- The Setup Menu
- Time Zone and Date
- Slot Empty Release Lock
- Monitor Settings
- EVF Auto Toggle (Automatically Switching the Display to the Viewfinder)
- Date Stamp
- Vibration Reduction
- AF Assist
- Digital Zoom
- Assign Side Zoom Control
- Sound Settings
- Auto Off
- Format Card
- Language
- Charge by Computer
- Toggle Av/Tv Selection
- Reset File Numbering
- Peaking
- Reset All
- Firmware Version
- Error Messages
- File Names
- Optional Accessories
- Shooting with Remote Control ML-L3
- Principle Functions of the Controls
- Technical Notes and Index

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Basic Shooting and Playback Operations
Switching Between the Monitor and Viewfinder
You can use the viewfinder when bright
light under the open sky makes it difficult to
see the monitor.
• When you bring your face close to the
viewfinder, the eye sensor responds to it
and the viewfinder turns on while the
monitor turns off (default setting).
• You can also press the x button to
switch the display between the monitor
and viewfinder.
Diopter Adjustment of the Viewfinder
When the image in the viewfinder is difficult
to see, adjust by rotating the diopter
adjustment control while looking through
the viewfinder.
• Take care not to scratch your eye with
your fingertips or nails.
B Notes About Checking and Adjusting Image Colors
Use the monitor on the back of the camera because the monitor has higher color
reproducibility than the viewfinder.
Viewfinder
x button
Diopter adjustment control










