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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Introduction
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