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i Introduction Parts of the Camera and Main Functions The Basics of Shooting and Playback Shooting Features Playback Features Recording and Playing Ba ck Movies Genera l Camera Se tup Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Functio n Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer Reference Section Technical Notes and Index[...]

ii Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOL PIX P340 digital camera. Before using the camera, please re ad the information in “For Your Saf ety” ( A vii-ix) 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 you[...]

iii Introduction About This Manual If you want to start usi ng the camera right away, see “The Basi cs of Shooting and Playback” ( A 16). To learn about the parts of the camera an d information that is displayed in the monitor, see “P arts of the Camera and Main Fu nctions” ( A 1). Other Information • Symbols and Conventions To make it ea[...]

iv Introduction Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learni ng” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated informat ion is available online at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe and Af rica: http://www.europe-n[...]

v Introduction About the Manuals • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system , or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change th e specifications of the h ardware and soft[...]

vi Introduction Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or form a tting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory doe s not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can some times be recovered from discard ed storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resul [...]

vii Introduction To prevent damage t o your Nikon product or injury to yours elf or to others, read the following safet y precautions in their ent irety before using this equipment. Keep thes e safety instructio ns where all those who use the product will read them. The conseque nces that could resu lt from failure t o observe the prec autions list[...]

viii Introduction 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. Use the appropriate power supply (battery, charging AC adapter, AC adapter, USB cable) Using a power supply other tha n those provi[...]

ix Introduction wires become expose d, take it to a Nikon-authorized service representative fo r inspection. Failure to observe the se precautions could res ult in fire or electric shock. • Do not handle the plug or charging AC adapter with wet hands. Failure to observ e this precaution could result in electric shock. • Do not use with travel c[...]

x Introduction Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE SE INSTRUCTIONS For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet if needed. The power sup[...]

xi Introduction Notice for Customers in the State of Califo rnia 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 f[...]

xii Introduction This product is controlled by the Un ited States Export Administration Regulations, and you are re quired to obta in permission fr om the United St ates government if you export or re-export th is product to any country to which the United States embargoes goods. The following countries were subjec t to embargo: Cuba, Iran, North K[...]

xiii Introduction and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio freq uency (RF) Exposure rules. Pl ease refer to the SAR test report that was uplo aded to FCC website. Declaration of Conformity (Europe) Hereby, Nikon Corpor ation, declares that COOLPIX P34 0 is in compliance with the[...]

xiv Introduction Precautions when Using Radio Trans missions Always keep in mind that radio tra nsmission or recept ion of data is subject to interception by third parties. Note that Nikon is not responsible for data or information leak s that may occur during data transfer . Personal Information Management and Disclaimer • User information re gi[...]

xv Introduction Introduction ............ ............ ......... ............ ............. ............ ......... ............ ............ ......... ii Read This First ..... ............................................. .................................... .......................... ............ ii About This Manu al ........................... .[...]

xvi Introduction Special Effects Mode (Applying Effe cts When Shooting) ......................................... 44 A , B , C , D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting) ...... .................................... 46 The Control Ran ge of the Shutter Speed ............. ............... .................. ................... ............... ... 5[...]

xvii Introduction Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Fu nction . ............ ............ ............ .......... ......... 94 Functions That Can Be Performed Us ing Wi-Fi ............................................................ 94 Take Photos . ............... .................. ................... ............... ................... ............[...]

xviii Introduction Saving a Frame from a Movie as a Still Image .................. .................. ................... ......... E 22 The Shooting Menu ( A , B , C or D Mode) ..... .................................... ................... E 23 Image Quality .... ............... ............... ................... ............... ............... .[...]

xix Introduction Time Zone and Date .... ............... ................... ................... .................. ............... ................... ......... E 66 Monitor Settings .. ................... ............... .................. ................... ................... ............... .... ....... ......... E 68 Print Date (Impr inting [...]

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1 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Parts of the Camera and Main Functions The Camera Body 34 2 1 11 10 56 8 7 1 12 14 9 13 Fla sh ra i se d Lens cover c lo sed 1 Eyelet for camera strap ....... ............... 7 2 Zoom control. ................... ................... . 29 f : wide-angle .................... ..... 29 g : telephoto.. ..........[...]

2 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions * Also referred to as the “mul ti selector“ in this manu al. 91 2 11 10 14 13 26 7 5 4 81 5 13 1 Monitor ................ .................. ..............10 2 k (apply sele ction) button ................... ............... .............. ...........3, 5, 8 3 Rotary multi selector (multi selector )* ....[...]

3 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Principle Functions of the Controls For Shooting Control Mai n Functi on A Mode dial Change the shooting mode. 26 Zoom control Move toward g ( i ) (telephoto) to zoom in closer to the subject, and move toward f ( h ) (wide-angle) to zoom out and view a larger area. 29 Multi selector • While the shooting sc[...]

4 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Shutter-release button When pressed halfway (i .e., if you stop pressing when you feel resistance sligh tly): Set focus and exposure. When pressed all the way (i.e., i f you press the button all the way down): Release the shutter. 30, 31 b ( e movie-record) button Start and stop mo vie recording. 86 Control [...]

5 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions For Playback Control Ma in Function A c (playback) button • When the camera is turned off, press and hold this button to turn the camera on in playback mode. • Return to shooting mode. 32 32 Zoom control • Move toward g ( i ) to zoom in on th e image, and move toward f ( h ) to display images as t humb[...]

6 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions d (menu) button Display a nd hide the menu. 8 , 83 l (delete) butt on Delete imag es. 33 Shutter-release button Return to shooting mode. – b ( e movie-record) button Control Ma in Function A[...]

7 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Attaching the Camera Str ap * Pass the strap through either the left or right strap eyelet and atta ch the strap.[...]

8 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Use the multi se lector and k button to navigate the me nus. 1 Press the d button. • The menu that matche s the status of the camera , such as shooting or playback menu, is displayed. Unavailable menu items are displaye d in gray and cannot be selected. 2 Use the multi se lector to select a menu item. • [...]

9 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions Switching Among Menu Tabs To display a different menu, such as t he setup me nu ( A 92), use the multi selector to switch to an other tab. Tab Types For Shooting For Playback A tab: Displays the settings available for the current shooting mode ( A 27) . Depending on the current shooting mode, the tab icon th[...]

10 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions The information that is displayed in th e monitor during shooting and playback changes depending on the camera’ s settings and state of use. In the default setting, information is displayed w hen the camera is turned on and wh en you operate the camera, and turns off after a few seconds (when Photo info i[...]

11 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions 1 Shooting mode ....... ............... ...... 26, 27 2 Flash mode .... ................... ................... ...54 3 Focus mode... ................... ................... ...59 4 Zoom indicator........ .................. ... 29, 60 5 Focus indicator ........... ............... ...........30 6 Zoom memor [...]

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13 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions For Pl a yb a ck 20 19 18 11 12 14 15 10 13 17 a b 21 1234 567 8 9 22 23 ab 16 9999/9999 9999/9999 999/ 999 999/ 999 9999/9999 999/ 999 1m 0s 1m 0s 1m 0s 1m 0s 1m 0s 1m 0s 999/999 999/999 999/999 15:30 15:30 15:30 15/05/2014 15/05/2014 15/05/2014 0112.JPG 0112.JPG 0112.JPG Full-frame playback ( A 32) 1 Prot[...]

14 Parts of the Camera and Main Functions 1 You can check for loss of contrast deta il in highlights and shadows from the histogr am that is displa yed, or the flashing dis play for each ton e level. These provide gui delines when adjusting th e image br ightness wit h functions such as exposure compensation. 2 The tone level indi cates the brightn[...]

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16 The Basics of Shooting and Playback The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Open the battery- chamber/ memory card slot cov er . 2 Inser t the battery. • Push the orange batter y latch in the directi on indica ted by the arrow ( 1 ), and fully inser t the batter y ( 2 ). • The batter y locks into place when inser ted correctly. B Be Careful to[...]

17 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Removing the Battery T urn the camera off and ma ke sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off , and then open the batt ery- chamber/memory card slot co ver . Move the batter y latch in the direction indicated by the arro w ( 1 ) to eject the batter y ( 2 ). B High Temperature Caution The came[...]

18 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Prepare the included charging AC adapter. If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, attach the plug adapter to the plug on th e charging AC adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage [...]

19 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 3 Disconnect the charging AC adapter from the electrical outlet and then disconnect the USB cable. B Notes About Charging Do not, under any circumstances, use anot her make or model of AC adapter other than Charging AC Adapter EH -71P, and do not use a comm ercially available USB-AC adapter or a battery charge[...]

20 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 T urn off the camera and open the battery- chamber/memory card slot co ver . 2 Inse r t the me mor y c ard. • Slide the m emory card in until it cl icks into place. B Be Careful to Inser t the Memor y Card in Correct Direction Inser ting the memor y card upside down or backwards could damage the camera and[...]

21 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Removing Memory Cards Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off, and then open the batter y-chamber/ memory card slot cove r. Gently push the memory card into the camera ( 1 ) to partiall y eject the card ( 2 ). B High Temperature Caution The camera, battery, and [...]

22 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Press the power switch. • If you are turning the camera on for the first time , see “S etting the Display Language, Date, and Time” ( A 24). • The monitor turns on. • T o turn the camera off, press the power switch again. 2 Check the battery level indicator and the number of exposures remaining . B[...]

23 The Basics of Shooting and Playback C The Auto Off Function • The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode is about 1 minute. The time can be changed using the Auto off setting in the setup menu ( A 92). • While the camera is in standb y mode, the monitor turns back on if you perform any of the followin g operations: - Press t[...]

24 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Setting the Display Language, Date , and T ime When the camera is turned on for the first tim e, the language-selection scr een and the date and time setting scr een for the camera clock ar e displayed . • If you exit without se tting the date and time, O will flash when the s hooting screen is displayed. 1 [...]

25 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 5 Set the date and time , and pr ess the k button. • Select a fie ld: P res s JK (changes between D , M , Y , h , and m ). • Edit the date and time: Press HI . Date and time can also be changed by rotating the multi selector or command dial. • Confirm the setting: Selec t the m field and press the k butt[...]

26 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Rotate the mode dial to select a shooting mode. • A (auto) mode is used in this exampl e. Rotate the mode dial to A . C Notes About the Flash In situati ons where a flash is needed, such as in dark locations or when the su bject is backlit, make sure to r aise the flash ( A 54). Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode[...]

27 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Available Shooting Modes A Auto mode ( A 35) Used for general shooting. y (Scene) mode ( A 36 ) Camera settings are optimized accordin g to the scene that you select. When using scene auto se lector, the camera automatically se lects the optimum scene mode when you frame an image, making it even ea sier to tak[...]

28 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Hold the camera steady . • Keep finge rs and other objects away f rom the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, micro phone, and speaker . • When taking pic tures in portrait (“tall“) orientation, turn the camera so that the flash is above the lens . 2 Frame the picture . C When Using a Tripod • We r[...]

29 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Using the Z oom When you move the zoom control, th e zoom lens position changes. • To zoom in closer to th e subject: Mov e toward g (teleph oto) • To zoom out and view a larger ar ea: Move toward f (wide-angle) • Rotating the zoom control all the wa y in either direction adju sts the zoom q uickly. • [...]

30 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. • When the subject is in focus, the focus area that in cludes the sub ject or focus indicator ( A 10) glows green (multiple focus areas can glow gree n). • When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame and the focus[...]

31 The Basics of Shooting and Playback The Shutter-release Button B Notes About Saving Images and R ecording Movies The indicato r showing th e number of ex posures re maining or the indicato r showing the maximum m ovie length flashes while images are be ing saved or wh ile a movie is being recorded. Do not open the battery-cha mber/memory card sl[...]

32 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 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. 2 Use the multi se lector to select an image to display. • Press and hol d down HIJK to scroll through the im ages quickly. • Images can also be sele[...]

33 The Basics of Shooting and Playback 1 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. • To exit without dele ting, press the d button. • See "Operating the Erase Se lected Images Screen" ( A 34) for more informati on[...]

34 The Basics of Shooting and Playback Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen 1 Use the multi selector J K to s el e c t a n i m a g e to b e d e le t e d , a n d then use H to display S . • To undo th e selection, press I to remove S . • Move the zoom control ( A 29) toward g ( i ) to switch to full-frame playback or f ( h ) to switch to t[...]

35 Shooting Features Shooting Features Used for general shooting. • The camera detects the main subject and focuses on it. If a human face is detecte d, the camera automatically sets fo cus priority on it. • See “Focusing” ( A 77) for more information. Functions Available in A (Auto) Mode • Flash mode ( A 54) • Self-timer ( A 57) • Sm[...]

36 Shooting Features When a scene is selected, ca mera settings are automatically optimized for the selected scene. Press the d button to display the scene men u and select one of the following scenes using th e multi selector. 1 The camera focuses on the ar ea in the c enter of the frame. The po sition of th e area cannot be moved. 2 The camera fo[...]

37 Shooting Features Tips and Notes x Scene aut o select or • When you point the camera at the subjec t, the camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode from the list below and adjusts the shooting settings accordingly. • Depending u pon shooting conditi ons, the cam era may not se lect the desire d scene mode. Should this occur, switch[...]

38 Shooting Features c Landscape • From the s creen di splayed after Landsc ape is selected, select Noise reduction burst or Single shot . • Noise reduc tion burst : This enables you to shoot a sharp landscape with a minimum of noise . - Press the shutter-release b utton all th e way to capture a series of images which are combined in to a sing[...]

39 Shooting Features e Night portr ait • From the s creen disp layed after Night portrait is selected, select Y Hand- held or Z Tripod . • One image is captured at a slow shutter speed . Compared to using Z Tripod , when Y Hand-held is selected, the camera sets a sli ghtly faster shutter speed in accordance with th e shooting conditions to prev[...]

40 Shooting Features k Close-up From the screen displaye d after k Close-up is selected, select Noise reduction burst or Single shot . •N o i s e r e d u c t i o n b u r s t : This enables you to shoot a sharp image with a minimum of noise . - Press the shutter-release b utton all th e way to capture a series of images which are combined in to a [...]

41 Shooting Features B Notes About HDR • Use of a tripod is recommend ed. Set Vibration reduction ( A 92) in the setup menu to Off when using a tripod to stabilize the camera. • The angle of view (i. e., the area vis ible in the fram e) seen in the saved image is narrower than that seen in the monitor at the time of shooting. • When the sh ut[...]

42 Shooting Features B Notes About Printing Panoram a Images The entire image may not be able to be pr inted depending on the printer’s settings. Additionally, printing may not be possible depending on the printer. p Easy panorama • From the s creen disp layed after p Easy panorama is selected, select the shooting range from Normal (180°) (def[...]

43 Shooting Features B Pet Portrait Auto Release • Press the multi sel ector J ( n ) to change the Pet portrait auto release settings. - Y : The camera automatically releases the shutter whe n it detects a dog or cat face. - Off : The camera does not release the shutte r automatically, even if a dog or cat face is detected. Press the shutter-re l[...]

44 Shooting Features Effects can be applied to images during shooting. Press the d button to display the special eff ects menu and select an eff ect using the multi selecto r. • You can adjust the eff ect level by using the contro l ring ( A 69). • The camera focuses on the area in the center of the fr ame. The position of the area cannot be mo[...]

45 Shooting Features * Some effects cannot be selected depending on the setting of Movie options ( A 90). Functions Available in Special Effects Mode • Flash mode ( A 54) • Self-timer ( A 57) • Focus mode ( A 59) • Exposure compensation ( A 63) • Shooting menu ( A 66) Painting* Gives the image a painti ng-like ap pearance. High key Gives [...]

46 Shooting Features Images can be shot with greater control by setting the sho oting menu ( A 66) it ems in addition to setting the shut ter speed or aperture value manually a ccording to shooting conditions and requirem ents. • The focus area for autofocus diffe rs depending on the setting of AF area mode ( A 67). • When AF area mode is set t[...]

47 Shooting Features Exposure The procedure for shooting imag es at th e desired brightness (exposure) by adjusting the shu tter speed o r aperture v alue is call ed “determine exposure.” The sense of dynamism and amount of b ackground defocus in images to be shot vary depending on the combinations of shutter s peed and aper ture value even if [...]

48 Shooting Features A (Programmed auto) Use for automa tic control o f the exposure by the camera. • Different combinations of shutter speed and aperture value can be selected without changing the exposure by rotatin g the command dial (“flexible progr am”). While flexible program is in effect, a flexible program mark ( A ) is displayed next[...]

49 Shooting Features B Notes About Shooting • When zooming i s performed af ter the exposure is set, exp osure combinations or aperture val ue may be changed. • When the subje ct is too dark or too bri ght, it may not be possible to ob tain the appropriate exposure . In such cases, the shutter spe ed indicator or aperture value indicator flashe[...]

50 Shooting Features The Control Range of the Shutter Speed The control range of the shutter speed differs depending on the aperture value or the ISO sensitivity setting. Additional ly, the control range chang es in the following continuous shooting settings. 1 The ISO sen sitivity settin g is restric ted dependin g on the conti nuous shootin g set[...]

51 Shooting Features Setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting (User settings) can be saved in i . Shooting is possible in A (progr ammed auto), B (shutter-priority auto), C (aper ture-priority auto) or D (manual). Rotate the mo de dial to i to retr ieve the settings saved in Save user settings . • Frame the subject and sho ot wi[...]

52 Shooting Features Saving Settings in i Mode (Save User Settings) The frequently used settings for sh ooting can be changed and saved in i . 1 Rotate the mode dial to th e original shooting mode. • Rotate the mode dial to A , B , C or D ( A 46). The flexible program (when set to A ), shutter speed (when set to B or D ) or aperture value (when s[...]

53 Shooting Features The functions that are available vary with the shoo ting mode, as shown below. 1 Availability depends on the setting. See “Default Settings” ( A 64 ) for more information. 2 When the shooting mode is D , exposur e compensation cannot be used. Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector Function A y u A , B , C , D , [...]

54 Shooting Features Using the F lash Y ou can shoot images with a flash by raising the bui lt-in flas h. Y ou c an set the flash mode to match the sh ooting conditi ons. 1 Lower the K (flash pop-up) control to ra ise the flash. • When the flash is lowered, flash op eration is disabled and S is displayed. 2 Press the multi selector H ( m ). 3 Sel[...]

55 Shooting Features B The Flash Lamp The status of the flash can be confirmed by pressing the shutter-release bu tton 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. Available F[...]

56 Shooting Features C The Flash Mo de Setting • The available flash modes differ depending on the shooting mode. * Availability depends on the setting. See "Default Settings" ( A 6 4) for more information. • The setting applied in the following situat ions is saved in the camera’s memory even after the camer a is turned off. - When[...]

57 Shooting Features Using the Self-timer The camera is equipp ed with a self-ti mer that r eleases the sh utter about 10 seconds or 2 secon ds after you pr ess the shutter -relea se button. Set Vib ra ti o n reductio n ( A 92) to Off in the setup menu when usin g a tripod to stabiliz e the camera during shooting. 1 Press the multi selector J ( n )[...]

58 Shooting Features Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically (Smile Timer) When the camera detec ts a smiling face, y ou can take an image autom atically without pressing the shutter-release button. • This function can be used when the shooting mode is A (auto), A , B , C , D or i , or Portrait or Night portrait scene mode. 1 Press the multi selecto[...]

59 Shooting Features Using Focus Mode Set the focu s mode according t o the distance to the su bject. 1 Press the multi selector I ( D ). 2 Selec t the desired focus mode and press the k button. • If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within a few seconds, the selection will be can celed. Autofocus[...]

60 Shooting Features Available Focus Modes B Notes About Shooting with the Flash The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less tha n 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.). C Focus Mode Setting • The setting may not be available with some shootin g modes. • For s h o o ti n g m o d es A , B , C and D , the setting is saved in the camera?[...]

61 Shooting Features Taking Images with Manual Focus Available when the shooting mode is A , B , C , D or i , special e ffects mode or Sports scene mode. 1 Press the multi selector I ( D ), select E (manual focus), and then press the k button. 2 Use the multi se lector to ad just the focus while checking the enlarged view. • An enlarged view of t[...]

62 Shooting Features C E (Manual Focus) • The digits displayed for the gauge on the ri ght of the monitor in step 2 serve as a guideline for the distance to a subject that is in focus when the gauge is ne ar the center. • The actual range at which the subject can be in focus varies depending on the aperture value and zoom posi tion. To see whet[...]

63 Shooting Features Adjusting Brightness (E xposure Compensation ) You can adjust overall imag e brightness. 1 Press the multi selector K ( o ). 2 Select a compensation value and press the k button. • To brighten the imag e, set a positive (+) value. • To darken the imag e, set a ne gative (–) value. • The compen sation value is applie d, [...]

64 Shooting Features Default Settings The default se ttings for each sh ooting mode are described below. Shooting mode Flash mode ( A 54) Self-time r ( A 57) Focus mode ( A 59) Exposure compensation ( A 63) A (auto) U OFF 1 A 2 0.0 u (special effects) W 3 OFF A 0.0 A , B , C , D X OFF 1 A 0.0 i (user se ttings) X OFF 1 A 0.0 Scene x (scene auto sel[...]

65 Shooting Features 1 Smile timer can also be sele cted. 2 E (manual focus) cannot be selected. 3 The flash is fixed at W (off) when High ISO mo nochrome is selected. 4 The setting cannot be changed. The camera automatically selects the flash mode appropriat e for the scene it has selected. 5 The setting cannot be changed. 6 A (autofocus) or E (ma[...]

66 Shooting Features The settings listed bel ow can be changed by pressing the d button during shooting. Common Opti ons For A , B , C , D , i modes Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Shooting Menu) Option Description A Image quality Allows you to set the im age quality (compression ratio) of images to be saved. • Default setting: Norma[...]

67 Shooting Features Metering Allows you to set the method th at the camera uses to measure the brig htness of the subject. • Default setting: Matr ix E 34 Continuous Allows you to select single or conti nuous shooting . • Default setting: Single E 35 ISO sensitivity Allows you to control the ca mera’s sensitivity to light. • Default settin[...]

68 Shooting Features Multiple exposure Allows you to combine two to three images and save them as a single image. • Default setting: - Multipl e expos ure mo de : Off - Auto gain : On E 48 Save user setti ngs Allows yo u to save th e curre nt setting s in mode dial i ( A 51). 52 Reset user setti ngs Allows you to reset the se ttings saved to m od[...]

69 Shooting Features The following functions can be also set or a djusted by rotating the control ring. The functions that can be changed vary depending on the shooting mode. • The control ring cannot be us ed while recording movies. 1 The zoom position is switched to all the position s that can be selected for Zoom memory in the shooting menu. 2[...]

70 Shooting Features Using the Control Ring in A (Auto), A , B , C , D , i Modes 1 Rotate the control ring when the shooting screen is displayed. • The Sta ndard setting for each sh ooting mode ( A 6 9) or the last used function is adjusted. • The function to be assign ed to the control ring can be set wit h Control ring options in the setup me[...]

71 Shooting Features The following functions can be also set by pressing the w (function) button instead of displaying the corre sponding menu by pressing the d button. • This function can be used when the shooting mode is A , B , C , D or i . 1 Press the w (function) button when the shooting screen is displayed. • The U Fn bu tton function men[...]

72 Shooting Features Some functions cannot be used with other me nu settings. Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Restrict ed function Setting Description Flash mode Focus mode ( A 59) When B (inf inity) is se lected, the flas h is not available. Image quality ( A 66) When RAW (NRW ) images a re saved, red-eye reduction proces sing is not [...]

73 Shooting Features Image size Image quality ( A 66) • When Im age quali ty is set to RAW (NRW) , Image size is fixed at F 4000×3000 . • When RAW (NRW) + Fine or RAW (NRW) + Norma l is selected, Image size of the JPEG image can be set. Note, however, that u 3968×2232 , O 1920×1080 , I 3984× 2656 and H 3000×3000 cannot be selected. Continu[...]

74 Shooting Features Continuous/ Exposure bracketing Continuous ( A 67)/ Exposure bracket ing ( A 67) Continuous and Exposure bracketing are not available simultaneously. Self-timer ( A 57) When self- timer is used, a si ngle image is shot even if Continuous H , Continuous L , Pre-shooting ca che , or BSS has been set. Smile timer ( A 58) When the [...]

75 Shooting Features AF area m ode Smile timer ( A 58) The camera ca ptures images using face detection regard less of the applied AF area mode option. Focus mode ( A 59) • When a setting other than Subject tracking is select ed and B (infinity) is selected as the focus mode for sh ooting, the camera focuses at in finity regardless of the applied[...]

76 Shooting Features B Notes About Digital Zoom • Depending on the shooting mode or the current settin gs, digital zoom may not be available ( E 73). • When digital zoom is in effect, sel ectable options for AF area mode or metering mode are restricted. Print date Image quality ( A 66) When Image quality is set to RAW (NRW) , RAW (NRW) + Fine o[...]

77 Shooting Features The focus area varie s depe nding on the shooting mode. Using the Target Finding AF In A (auto) mode, or when AF area mode ( A 67) in A , B , C , D or i mode is set to Target finding AF , the camera focuses in the manner described below when you press the shu tter-release button hal fway. • The camera detects the main subject[...]

78 Shooting Features Using Face Detection In the fo llowing settings, t he camera us es face detection to a utomatically fo cus on human faces. • Scene auto selector , Portra it , or Night portrait scene mode ( A 36) • a (smile timer) ( A 58) • When AF area mode ( A 67) is set to Face priority If the camera det ects more than one face , a dou[...]

79 Shooting Features Using Skin Softening When the shutter is released whil e using one of the sho oting modes list ed below, the camera detects human faces and proces ses the image to soften facial skin tones (up to 3 faces). • Scene auto selector , Portra it , or Night portrait scene mode ( A 36) Skin softening can also be a pplied to saved ima[...]

80 Shooting Features Focus Lock Use focus lock to captur e creative composit ions even when the focus area is set to the center of the frame. 1 Position the subjec t in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway. • Confirm that the focus area glows green. • Focus and exposur e are locked. 2 Without lifting your finger,[...]

81 Playback Features Playback Features Moving the zoom control toward g ( i ) in full-frame playback mode ( A 32) zooms in on the image. • You can change the zoom ratio by moving the zoom control toward f ( h ) or g ( i ). The zoom can also be adjusted by rotating the command dial. • To view a different area of the image, press the multi se lec[...]

82 Playback Features Moving the zoom control toward f ( h ) in full- frame playback mode ( A 32) displays images as thumbnails. • You can change the number of thum bnails displayed by moving the zoom control toward f ( h ) or g ( i ). • While using thumbnail playback mode, use the multi selecto r HIJK or rotate it to select an ima ge, and then [...]

83 Playback Features When viewing images in full-frame pl ayback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can configure the playback menu settings listed below by pressing the d button ( A 8). Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Playback Menu) Option Description A k Quick retouc h 1 Allows you to create retouched copies in which contrast and s[...]

84 Playback Features 1 Edited images are sav ed as separate files. Some images m ay not be edited. 2 Select an image on the imag e selection screen . See “Using the Screen for Selecting Images“ ( A 85) for mo re informatio n. h Copy 2 Allows you to copy image s between the in ternal memory and a me mory card. This function can also be used to c[...]

85 Playback Features Using the Screen for Selecting Images When an image selec tion screen such as the one shown on the right is displayed while operating the camera, fo llow the pro cedures describ ed below to select the images . 1 Use the multi selector JK or rotate it to select the desired image. • Move the zoom control ( A 1) toward g ( i ) t[...]

86 Recording and Playin g Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies 1 Display the shooting screen. • Check the remain ing amount of m ovie recording time. • If Photo info in the Monitor set tings ( A 92) in the setup menu is set to Movie frame+auto info , the area that will be visible in the movie can be conf irmed before movie recording st[...]

87 Recording and Playin g Back Movies B Maximum Movie Length Individual mo vie files cannot exce ed 4 GB in size or 29 minutes in length, even when there is su fficient free space on the memory card for longer r ecording. • The maximum movie le ngth for a single movie is displayed on the s hooting screen. • Recording may end before eithe r limi[...]

88 Recording and Playin g Back Movies B Notes About Using Zoom During Movie Recordi ng • The zoom indicator is not displayed during movie recording. • There may be some degradation in image qu a lity when digital zoom is used. If you zoom in on the subject wh il e recording a movie, the zoom motion temporarily stops at the position where optica[...]

89 Recording and Playin g Back Movies Saving Still Images While Recording Movies If the shutter-release button is pressed all th e way while recording a movi e, one frame is saved as a still image (JPEG image). Movie recording continues while the still im age is being saved. • The maximum nu mber of still images that ca n be saved during a movie [...]

90 Recording and Playin g Back Movies Functions That Can Be S et with the d Button (Mov ie M enu) The settings of the me nu options listed below can be configured. Press the c butt on to ente r playback mode. Movies ar e indicated by the movie optio ns icon ( E 59). Press the k button to play back movies. • To adjust the volume, move the zoom con[...]

91 Recording and Playin g Back Movies Functions Available During Playback Rotate the m ulti sele ctor or the command dial to advance or rewind. Playback controls are disp layed at the bottom of the monitor. The operations listed be low can be performed by using the multi selecto r JK to select a control and then pressing the k button. * The movie c[...]

General Camera Setup 92 General Camera Setup The settings of the me nu options listed below can be configured. Functions That Can Be Set with the d Button (Setup Menu) Press the d button M z (setup) tab ( A 9) Option Descript ion A Welcome screen Allows you to select whether or not the welco me screen is d isplayed when the camera is turned on. E 6[...]

93 General Camera Setup Auto of f Allows you to set the amount of time that passes before the monitor turns off to save power. E 74 Format memory/ Format card Allows you to format the internal memory or the memory c ard. E 75 Language Allows you to change the camera’s display language. E 75 TV settings Allows you to adjust TV-con nection sett ing[...]

94 Using the Wi-Fi (W ireless LAN) Function Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function You can perform the fol lowing functions if you install the dedicated softwa re “Wireless Mo bile Utility” on yo ur smart de vice that runs on Android OS or iOS, and connect it to the camera. Take Photos You can us e a smart device to r emotely re lease the c am[...]

95 Using the Wi-Fi (W ireless LAN) Function 1 Use the multi selector HI to select Connect to smart device and press the k button. • See “Notes About Wi-Fi Connection” ( A 96) when Connect to smart device cannot be selected. • When the Wi-Fi function is turned on, the SSID and p assword are di splayed. • If no connection conf irmation is r[...]

96 Using the Wi-Fi (W ireless LAN) Function To Terminate the Wi-Fi Connection • Turn off the came ra. • Set the Wi-Fi setting on the smart d evice to Off. B Notes About Wi-Fi Connection • Connect to smart device cannot be selecte d in the fo llowing situat ions: - When no memory card is i nserted in th e camera. - When an Eye-Fi card ( E 80) [...]

97 Connecting the Cam era to a TV, Compute r, or Printer Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV, computer, or printer. • Before connecting the camer a to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level is suffic ient and turn the camera of [...]

98 Connecting the Cam era to a TV, Compute r, or Printer Viewing images on a TV E 15 Images and movies capture d with the camera can be viewed on a TV. Connection method: Connect a commercially available HDMI cable to the TV’s HDMI input jack. Viewing and organizing images on a computer A 99 You can transfer images to a computer to perform simple[...]

99 Connecting the Ca mera to a TV, Computer, or Print er ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one s oftware package which ena bles you to transfer, view, edit and share images. Install ViewNX 2 using the included ViewNX 2 CD-ROM. Installing ViewNX 2 Compatible Operating Systems Windows Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Mac OS X 10.9, 10.8, 10.7 Re[...]

100 Connecting the Ca mera to a TV, Computer, or Print er 2 Select a language in the language selec tion dialog to open the installation window. • If the desired language is not available, click Region Selection to choose a different region and then choose th e desir ed language (the Region Selection button is not available in the European releas[...]

101 Connecting the Ca mera to a TV, Computer, or Print er Transferring Images to the Computer 1 Choose how ima ges 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 inser ted in th e camera. Con n ect the camera to the computer using the USB cable.[...]

102 Connecting the Ca mera to a TV, Computer, or Print er 2 Transfer images to the computer. • Click S tart Transfer . • At default settings, all the images on the me mory card will be copie d to the computer. 3 Terminate the connection. • If the camera is connected to th e computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. • If yo[...]

E 1 The Reference Secti on provides detailed informati on and hints about using the camera. Shooting Using Easy Panor ama (Shooting and P layback) ...................... E 2 Playback Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence) ...... ............. ............... ............. ............ ............... ............. ..... E 5 Ed[...]

Reference Sect ion E 2 Shooting with Easy Panorama 1 Select W Normal (180°) or X Wide (360°) as the shooting range and press the k button. • When the camera is readied in the horizontal position, the image size (width × height) is as follows . - W Normal (180°) : 4800 × 920 when moved hori zontally, 1536 × 4800 when moved vertical ly - X Wi[...]

Reference Sect ion E 3 4 Move the camera in one of the four directions until the guid e indicator reaches the end. • When the cam era dete cts which direction it is moving in, shooting begin s. Example of Camera Movement • Using your body as th e axis of rotation, move the camer a slowly in an ar c, in the direction of the marking ( KLJI ). •[...]

Reference Sect ion E 4 Viewing Imag es Captured w ith Easy Pa norama Switch to playback mode ( A 32), display an image captured using easy panorama in full- frame playback mode, and then press the k button to scroll the ima ge in the direction that was used when shooting. • Rotate the multi sele ctor to scroll forward or backward quickly. Playbac[...]

Reference Sect ion E 5 Viewing Imag es in a Se quence Images captured continuously are saved as a sequence. The first image of a sequence is us ed as the key picture to represent the sequence when displayed in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode (d efault setting). To display each image in the sequence individually, press the k butt[...]

Reference Sect ion E 6 Deleting Images in a Se quence When the l button is pressed for images in a sequence, the images that are deleted vary depending on h o w the sequen ces are displaye d. • When the key pic ture is displa yed: - Current image : All images in the displayed se quence are deleted. - Erase selected images : When a key picture is [...]

Reference Sect ion E 7 Before Editing Images You can easi ly edit images on this camera. Edited copies are saved a s separate files. Edited copies are save d with the same shooting date and time as the original. C Restrictions on Image Editing An image can be edited up to ten times. Editing Still Images[...]

Reference Sect ion E 8 k Quick Retouch: Enhancin g Contrast and Saturation Use the multi selector HI to select the desired effect level and press the k button. • The edit ed versio n is dis played on t he right . • To exit without saving the copy, press J . I D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast Use the multi selector HI to select the [...]

Reference Sect ion E 9 e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones 1 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired effect level and press the k button. • To exit without saving the copy, press J . 2 Preview the result and press the k button. • The edited face is zoomed in. • When more than one face has been e dited, press JK to switch the face t[...]

Reference Sect ion E 10 p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects 1 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired filter effect and press the k button. • When effect s other than Selective color are sele cted, proceed to s tep 3. Select an image ( A 32) M d button ( A 8) M p Filter e ffects Option Description Soft portrait Blurs the bac[...]

Reference Sect ion E 11 2 Use HI to select the color to keep and press the k button. 3 Preview the result and press the k button . • An edited copy is created. • To exit without saving the copy, press J . g Small Picture: Redu cing the Size of an Image 1 Use the multi selector HI to select the desired copy size and press the k button. • When [...]

Reference Sect ion E 12 F RAW (NRW) Processing: Creating JPEG Images from NRW Images 1 Use the multi selector HIJK to select the image to be RAW processed and press the k button. 2 Set the RAW (NRW) processing parameters. • Apply the settings below wh ile checking the image by moving the zoom control toward g ( i ). Move toward g ( i ) again to r[...]

Reference Sect ion E 13 B Notes About RAW (NRW) Processing • This camera can only create JPEG-format copies of RA W (NRW) images taken with this camera. •P r e s e t m a n u a l of White balance can only be selected for im ages taken with White balance set to Preset manual . • The Noise reduction filter ( E 45) that was set for shooting image[...]

Reference Sect ion E 14 a Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy 1 Move the zoom control to enlarge the image ( A 81). 2 Refine copy composition and press the d button. • Move the zoom control toward g ( i ) or f ( h ) to adjust the zoom ratio. Se t a zoom ratio at which u is displayed. • Use the multi selector HIJK to scroll the image so that only the [...]

Reference Sect ion E 15 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 disconn ecting them. 2 Set the TV’s input to ex ternal input. • See the documentation provided with your TV for details. 3 Press and ho ld down the c button [...]

Reference Sect ion E 16 Users of PictBridge-compati ble printers can connect the camera directl y to the printer and print images without using a computer. Connecting the Camer a 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 included USB cable. • Make sure that[...]

Reference Sect ion E 17 4 The camera is automatically turned on. • The PictB ridge startup s creen ( 1 ) is dis played in the camera monitor, followed by the Print selection screen ( 2 ). B If the PictBridge Startup Screen Is not Displayed When Auto is selec ted for Charge by computer ( E 77), it may be impossible to print images with direct conn[...]

Reference Sect ion E 18 3 Select the desired number of copies (up to 9) and press the k button. 4 Select Paper size and press the k button. 5 Select the desired paper size and press the k button. • To apply the p aper size setting configured on the printer, select Default as the pape r size option. • The paper size options available on the came[...]

Reference Sect ion E 19 Printing Multiple Images 1 When the Print selection screen is displayed, press th e 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. 3 Select the desired paper size and press the k button. • To apply the p aper size setting configured on the [...]

Reference Sect ion E 20 Print selection Select images (up to 99) and the number of copies (up to 9) of each. • Use the multi s elector JK to select images, and use HI to specify the number of copies to be printed. • Images s elected for printing are indica ted by the ch eck mark ic on and the numeral indicating the nu mb er o f c op i es to be [...]

E 21 Reference Sect ion When editing movies, use a su fficiently charged battery t o prevent the camera from turning off during editing. Wh en the battery level indicator is B , movie editing is not possible. B Restrictions on Movie Editing Movies recorded with n 1080/60i or q 1080/50i , or p iFrame 720/30p or p iFrame 720/25p cann ot be edi ted. E[...]

E 22 Reference Sect ion 5 Use HI to select m (Save) and press the k button. • Follow the instructions on the screen to save the movie. B Notes About Movie Extracting • A movie that was created by editing cannot be edited again. • The actual trimmed portion of a movie m ay di ffer slightly from the portion se lected using the start and end poi[...]

E 23 Reference Sect ion Image Quality Set the image qua lity (compression ra tio) used when sav ing images. Lower compression ratios result in higher quality image s, but the numb er of images that can be saved is reduced. C RAW (NRW) Images of This Camera • To print or edit RAW (NRW ) imag es, use JPEG image s created from the RA W (NRW) images [...]

E 24 Reference Sect ion C Image Quality Setting • The image quality can be set in any shooting mode. The setting is also appl ied to other shooting modes (e xcept shootin g mode i and Easy pan orama scene mode). • RAW (NRW) images cannot be s ave d in the following shootin g modes. -S c e n e m o d e - Special effects mode If you change the sho[...]

E 25 Reference Sect ion Image Size Set the image size (number of pixe ls) used when saving JPEG imag es. The larger the image size, t he larger th e size at which it can be printed, but the number of images that can be saved is reduced. C Image Size Setting • The image size can be set in any shooting mode . The setting is also appl ied to other s[...]

E 26 Reference Sect ion Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control) (Changing the Settings for Image Recording) Change the settings f or image reco rding accor ding to the shooting sce ne or your prefer ences. Sharpness, contr ast a nd saturation can be adjusted in detail. * Only disp layed when the s etting cust omized in Custo m Picture Control ( E[...]

E 27 Reference Sect ion Customizing Existing COOLPIX Picture Controls: Quick Adjust and Manual Adjust COOLPIX Picture Control can be customiz ed using Quick adjust, which allows for balanced adjustment of sharpness, contrast, saturation and other image editing components, or manual adjust, wh ich all ows for detailed ad justment of the components i[...]

E 28 Reference Sect ion Types of Quick Adjust and Manua l Adjust Option Description Quick a djus t 1 Adjusts the sha rpness, contrast and saturation levels automatically. Setting to the – si de reduces the effe ct of the se lected COOLPIX Picture Control, and setting to the + side emphasizes it s effect. • Default setting: 0 Image sharpening Co[...]

E 29 Reference Sect ion 1 Quick adjust is not available in Neutral , Monochr ome , Custom 1 and Custom 2 . The values set manual ly are disa bled if qu ick adjus t is used after manual setting. 2 Not displayed for Monochrome . 3 Only displayed for Monochrome . B Notes About Image Sharpening The effects of Image sharpening cannot be previewed in the[...]

E 30 Reference Sect ion Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control) Customize the sett ings of COOLPIX Picture Cont rol ( E 27) and register them in Custom 1 or Custom 2 of Picture Control . Creating C OOLPIX C ustom Picture Controls 1 Use the multi selector HI to select Edit and save , and press the k button. • Select Delete to delet[...]

E 31 Reference Sect ion White Balance (Adjusting Hue) Adjust white balance to suit the light source or we ather conditions in order to make the col ors in images ma tch what you see with you r eyes. • Use Auto (normal) under most conditions. Change the setting when you want to adjust the hue of the im age you are taking. You can also perform fine[...]

E 32 Reference Sect ion C Fine Ad justme nt of W hite B alance To perform fine adjustme nt of white balance, select the type of w hite balance and press the k b utton. Use the multi selector HIJK to configure settings. • “A” represent s amber, “B” b lue, “G” gr een, and “M” magenta. • Press the l button to reset. • Press the d[...]

E 33 Reference Sect ion Using Preset Manual Use the procedure below to m easure the white balanc e 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 , and press the k button. • The lens extends to the zoo[...]

E 34 Reference Sect ion Metering The process of m easuring the brightness of the s ubject to determine the exposure is known as “ metering. ” Use this option to se t the method of how the cam era meters exposu re. * To set focus and exposure for off- center subjects, chan ge AF area mode to manual and set the focus area to the center of the fra[...]

E 35 Reference Sect ion Continuous Shooting Rotate the mode di al to A , B , C , D or i M d button M A , B , C , D or i tab ( A 9) M Continuo us Option Description U Single (default setting) One image is capture d each time the shutter- release button is pressed. k Continuous H While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, images are c[...]

E 36 Reference Sect ion B Notes About Continuous Shooting • Focus, exposure and white bal ance are fixed at the values determined wi th the first shot in each series. • It may take some t ime to save the images a fter shooting. • When ISO sensitivity increas es, noise may appear in captured images. • The frame rate may become slower depen d[...]

E 37 Reference Sect ion C Pre-shooting Cache When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway or all the way down, images are saved in the manner described below. • The pre-shooting cache icon ( Q ) in the monitor glows green wh ile the shutter- release bu tton is presse d halfway. Interval Timer Shooting 1 Use the multi selector HI to select X[...]

E 38 Reference Sect ion 2 Set the desired interval between each shot. • Use JK to select an item , and u se HI to set the time. • Press the k button when setting is complete. 3 Press the d button to display the sho oting screen. 4 Press the shutter-release button to shoot the first image. • The shutter is automatically released at the specifi[...]

E 39 Reference Sect ion ISO Sensitivity Higher ISO sensitivity allows darker subjects to be ca ptured. Additionally, even with subjects of similar brightness, im ages can be taken at faster shutte r speeds, and blurring cause d by camera shake and subject movement c an be reduced. • When higher ISO sensitivity is set, im ages may contain noise. C[...]

E 40 Reference Sect ion Exposure Bracketing The exposure (brightness) can be changed automati cally during continuous shooting . This is eff ective for sh ooting wh en it is difficult to adju st the picture brightness. B Notes About Exposure Bracketing • Exposure br acketing is not availab le in D (manual) mode. • When exposure compensation ( A[...]

E 41 Reference Sect ion AF Area Mode Change the method of how the camer a selects the focu s area for autof ocus. Rotate the mode di al to A , B , C , D or i M d button M A , B , C , D or i tab ( A 9) M AF area mode Option Description a Face priority When the cam era detects a human face, it focuses on that face. See “Using Face Detection” ( A [...]

E 42 Reference Sect ion B Notes About AF Area Mode • When digital zoom is in effect, the camer a focuses on the area in the center of the frame regar dless of the AF area mode setting. • The setting may not be changed whe n using certain setting s of other functions. s Subject tracking Use this function to take images of movi ng subjects. Regis[...]

E 43 Reference Sect ion Using Subject Tracking 1 Use the multi selector HI to select s Subject tracking , and press the k button. • Press the d button after changing the settings and return to the shooting screen. 2 Register a subject. • Align the subject that you want to track with the border in the ce nter of the monitor and press the k butto[...]

E 44 Reference Sect ion Autofocus Mode Select how the camera focu ses when shooting still images . B Notes About Autofocus Mode The setting may not be changed when usi ng certain se ttings of other functions. C Autofocus Mode for Movie Recording Autofocus mode fo r movie recording can be set with Autofocus mo de ( E 62) in the movie menu. Flash Exp[...]

E 45 Reference Sect ion Noise Reduction Filter Set the strength of the noise reduction function that is normally performed when saving ima ges. Rotate the mo de dial to A , B , C , D or i M d button M A , B , C , D or i tab ( A 9 ) M Noise re ducti on filt er Option Description e High Performs noise r eduction at a level higher than the standard st[...]

E 46 Reference Sect ion Built-in ND Filter When the camera's built-in ND filter is used, the amount of light that enters the camera can be reduced t o about one- eighth (equivalent to three steps lower in terms of the expo sure value) while shooting. Use in s i t u a t i o n s s u c h a s w h e n overexposure results fr om the subject be ing t[...]

E 47 Reference Sect ion Active D-Lighting Details in highlights and shadows are pres erved, and the natural contrast th at is seen with the naked eye is well reproduced in the image take n. This is particularly effect ive for shooting scenes with high contrast, su ch as brightly l it outdoor scenery from a dark room or shaded subjects at a sunny se[...]

E 48 Reference Sect ion Multiple Exp osure The camera combine s two to three images and saves them as a single image. B Notes About Multiple Exposure • It may take some time to com bine images. • Multiple exposure is terminated i f the auto off function ( A 93) triggers the standby mode duri ng shooting. Wh en shooting with a long interval be t[...]

E 49 Reference Sect ion 2 Select On , and then press the k button. 3 Press the d button to display the sho oting screen. 4 Press the shutter-release button to shoot the first image. 5 Press the shutter-release button to shoot the second image. • Frame the picture whi le looking at the fi rst image displayed trans lucently. • When shooting the s[...]

E 50 Reference Sect ion Zoom Memory B Notes About Zoom Operation • When more than one focal length has bee n set, move the zoom control to switch to the focal length closest to that before the operation. To switch to a different focal length, release the zoom co ntrol and then move it again. • Set Zoom memory to Of f when using the digital zoom[...]

E 51 Reference Sect ion Startup Zoom Position Set the zoom position (equivalent to fo cal length/angle of view in 35mm [135] format) for when the camera is turned on. The following settings are available: 24 mm (default setting), 28 mm , 35 mm , 50 mm , 85 mm , 105 mm and 120 mm . M Exposure Preview Set whether or not to reflect t he brightness to [...]

E 52 Reference Sect ion See “Editing Still Images“ ( E 7) for information about image editing functions. a Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) If you configure print orde r settings in advance, you can use them with the printing methods listed below. • Taking the memory card to a digital pho to lab that supports DPOF (Digital Print Orde[...]

E 53 Reference Sect ion 3 Select whether or not to print shooting date and shooting information. • Select Date and press the k button to print the sh ooting date on all images. • Select Info and press the k button to print the shutter speed and aperture value on all images. • Lastly, select Done and press the k button to complete the print or[...]

E 54 Reference Sect ion b Slide Show Play back im ages one by one in an a u tomated “slide show. ” Wh en movie files ( A 90) are played back in the slide show, only the first f rame of e ach mov ie is displaye d. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select Start and press the k button . • The slide show b egins. • T o change the inte rval between[...]

E 55 Reference Sect ion d Protect The camera prot ects selected ima ges from acc idental delet ion. Select images to protect or cancel protection fo r previously protecte d images from the image sel ection screen ( A 85). Note that formatting the came ra’s internal memory or the memory card ( E 75) permanently dele tes prot ected files. f Rotate [...]

E 56 Reference Sect ion E Voice Memo Voice m emos can be recor ded and attached t o images. Recording Voice Memos • Press and hold t he k button to record (up to about 20 seconds). • Do not touch the microphone. • During recording, o and p flash in the monitor. • The voice memo playback screen is displayed after recording ends. Press the k [...]

E 57 Reference Sect ion h Copy (Copy Between In ternal Memor y and Memory Card) Copy images or movi es between the internal memory and a memor y card. 1 Use the multi selector HI to select a destination opti on to which images are copied and press the k button. 2 Selec t a copy option and pr ess the k button . • If you choose the Selected images [...]

E 58 Reference Sect ion C Sequence Display Options Select the method used to display images in the seque nce ( E 5). Settings are appli ed to all se quences, and t he setting is s aved in the camera’s memory even if the camera is turned off. x Choose Key Picture Specify a different image in the sequ ence as the key picture. • When the key pictu[...]

E 59 Reference Sect ion Movie Options Select the desired movie option to record. Select normal s peed movie o ptions to rec ord at normal speed, or HS movie options ( E 60) to record in slow or fast motion. • Memory cards (Class 6 or higher) are recommended fo r recording movies ( A 21). Normal Speed Movie Options 1 The items and frame rate that [...]

E 60 Reference Sect ion HS Movie Options Recorded movies are played back in fast or slow motio n. See “Playing Back in Slow Motion and Fast Motion” ( E 61) for more informa tion. B Notes About HS Movie • Sound is not recorded. • Zoom position, focus, exposu re, and white balanc e are locked when movie recording st arts. • Some options for[...]

E 61 Reference Sect ion C Playing Back in Slow Motion and Fast Motion When recordin g at normal sp eed: When recordin g at h / u HS 480/4×: Movies are recorded at 4 × normal speed. They are played back in slow motion at 4× slower spee d. When recordin g at j / x HS 1080/0.5×: Movies are r ecorded at 1/2 normal spee d. They are played back in fa[...]

E 62 Reference Sect ion Autofocus Mode Set how the camer a focuses when recording movies. C Notes About Autofocus Mode • When an H S movie opti on is selected in Movie options , the setting is fixed at Single AF . • The setting may not be changed whe n using certain setting s of other functions. Frame Rat e Select the frame rate use d when reco[...]

E 63 Reference Sect ion Configure the Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) settings to connect the camera and a smart device. The Wi-Fi Options Menu d button M q (Wi-Fi options) tab ( A 9) Option Description Connect to smart device When wirelessly connecting th e camera and a smart device, select Connect to s mart device . See “Using th e Wi-Fi (Wi reless LAN) F[...]

E 64 Reference Sect ion Operating the Text Input Ke yboard • Use the multi se lector HIJK or rotate it to select alphanumeric characters. Press the k button to enter the selected character in the text field and move the cur sor to the next space. • To move the cursor in the text field, select N or O on the keyboard, and press the k button. • [...]

E 65 Reference Sect ion Welcome Screen Configure the we lcome scree n that is displa yed when you tu rn on the camera . The Setup Menu Press the d button M z tab ( A 9) M Welcome screen Option Description None (defaul t settin g) Does not display the welcome screen. COOLPIX Displays a welcome scre en with the COOLPIX logo. Select an im age Displays[...]

E 66 Reference Sect ion Time Zone and Date Set the camera clock. Press the d button M z tab ( A 9) M Time zo ne and date Option Description Date and time • Select an item: Press the multi selector JK (changes between D , M , Y , h , and m ). • Edit the date and time: Press HI . Date and time can also be changed by r otating the multi selector o[...]

E 67 Reference Sect ion Setting the Time Zone 1 Use the multi selector HI to select Time zone and press the k button. 2 Select w Home time zone or x Travel destination and press the k button. • The date and time displayed in the monitor changes dependi ng on whether the home time zone or travel de stination is selected. 3 Press K . 4 Use JK to se[...]

E 68 Reference Sect ion Monitor Settings B Notes About View/Hide Histograms Histograms are not displayed in the following situations. • When recording a movie • When the enlar ged center of the image is displayed in E (manual focus) • When the flash mode, self-timer or focus m ode menu is displayed Photo Info Press the d button M z tab ( A 9)[...]

E 69 Reference Sect ion B Notes About View/Hide Framing Grid The framing grid is not displaye d in the following situations . • When the enlar ged center of the image is displayed in E (manual focus) Hide info Framing grid+auto info In addition to information shown with Auto info , a framing grid is displaye d to help frame images. The current se[...]

E 70 Reference Sect ion Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time on Images) The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images when shooti ng, allowing the information to be printed even from printer s that do not support date printing ( E 53). B Notes About Print Date • Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted[...]

E 71 Reference Sect ion Vibration Reduction Set to reduc e the effects of camera sh ake while shoot ing. Set Vibration reduction to Of f when using a tripod to stabilize the camera during shooting. B Notes About Vibration Reduction • After turning on th e camera or after switching from playback mode to shooting mode, wai t for t he shootin g mode[...]

E 72 Reference Sect ion Motion Detection Enable motion dete ction to reduce the effect s of subject movem ent and camera shak e when shooting still images. B Notes About Motion Detection • Motion detection may be unable to elimin ate the effects of subject movemen t and camera shake i n some situation s. • Motion detection m ay be disabled if t[...]

E 73 Reference Sect ion Digital Zoom B Notes About Digital Zoom • Digital zoom cannot be used in the following scene modes. - Scene auto selector , Portrait , Night portrait , Easy pa norama , Pet po rtrait • Digital zoom cannot be used when us ing certain se ttings of othe r functions. • When digital zoom is in effect, Metering ( E 34) is se[...]

E 74 Reference Sect ion Sound Settings Auto Off Set the amount of time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode ( A 23). Y ou can select 30 s , 1 min (d efault setting), 5 min , or 30 min . C Notes About Auto Off T he t i m e th a t p as s e s be f o r e th e c a m e ra e n t er s s t an d b y m o de i s f ix e d i n th e f o ll o w i n g[...]

E 75 Reference Sect ion Format Memory/F ormat Card Use this option to format the internal memor y or a memor y 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 ima ges to a computer bef ore formatting. • Do not turn the camera off or [...]

E 76 Reference Sect ion TV Settings Adjust settings fo r connection to a TV. C HDMI and HDMI-CEC HDMI (High-De finition Multim edia Interface ) is a multim edia interface. HDMI-CEC (HDMI -Consumer E lectronics Con trol) allows com patible device s to inter - operate. Press the d button M z tab ( A 9) M TV setti ngs Option Description HDMI Select a [...]

E 77 Reference Sect ion Charge by Computer B Notes About Charging with a Computer • When connected to a computer, the came ra automatically turns on and starts charging. If the camera is turned off, charging stops. • About 3 hours and 30 minutes are required to charge a full y exhausted battery. Charging tim e increases whe n images are transfe[...]

E 78 Reference Sect ion Toggle Av/Tv Selection Switch the me thod for sett ing the flexib le program, shutter spee d or aperture value when shooting mode is se t to A , B , C , D or i . Reset File Numbering When Ye s is selected, the s equential numb ering of file numb ers is re set ( E 86). After resetting , a new folder is cr eated and the file n[...]

E 79 Reference Sect ion Blink Warning Select whether or not the ca mera detects human su bj ects that have blinked using face detection ( A 78) when shooting in the following modes: • Scene auto sel ector , Portrait or Night po rtrait (when Tripod is selected) scene mode ( A 36) • When shooting mode is set to A , B , C , D or i (when Face prior[...]

E 80 Reference Sect ion Eye-Fi Upload B Notes About Eye-Fi Cards • Note that images will not be uploaded if signal stre ngth is insuffici ent even if Enable is selected. • Remove your Eye- Fi card from the camera wher e wireless devices are prohibited. Signals may be transmitted even if Disable is selected. • Refer to the inst ruction manual [...]

E 81 Reference Sect ion Peaking Reset All When Reset is selected , the camera ’ s settings are rest ored t o their default values. • Some settings , such as T ime zone and date or Language , are not reset. • User settings that were saved in i of the mode dial are not reset. T o r eset these settings, use Reset user settings ( A 52). C Resetti[...]

E 82 Reference Sect ion Refer to the table belo w if an error message is displayed. Error Messages Display Cause/So lution A Battery temperatur e is elevated . The camera will turn off . The camera turns off automatically . W ait unti l the batter y has cooled before resuming use. – The camera will turn off to pr event overhea ting. The inside of[...]

E 83 Reference Sect ion Image cannot be saved. An error occurr ed while s aving the im age. Inser t a new memory card or format the internal memory or memo ry card. 20, E 75 The camera has run out of file numbers . Inser t a new memory card or format the internal memory or memo ry card. The image cannot be used for the welcome screen. E 65 There is[...]

E 84 Reference Sect ion All images are hidden. • There are no images available for a slide show, etc. • There are no image s that can be displayed on the image selection scre en for deletion. – This image cannot be deleted. The image is protected. Disabl e prot ection. E 55 Raise the fla sh. • When the scene mode is Scene auto selector , yo[...]

E 85 Reference Sect ion * See the docume ntation provided w ith your printe r for further guidance and information. Pri nt er e rro r : ch ec k printer status. After solving the pr oblem, select Resume and press the k button to resume printing.* – Pri nt er e rro r : ch ec k paper . Load th e specifie d size of paper , select Resume , and press t[...]

E 86 Reference Sect ion Images, movies, or voice memos are assigned file names as follows. B Notes • When images are shot with an Imag e quality ( E 23) setting of RAW (NRW ) + Fine or RAW (NRW) + Normal , the RAW (NRW) and JPEG images that are saved at the same time are ass igned the same identif ier and file number . The pair of images is saved[...]

E 87 Reference Sect ion Availability may vary with country or region. See our we bsite or br ochures fo r the late st informat ion. Optional Accessories Batte ry cha rger Battery Charger MH-65 (Charging time when n o charge r emains: A pprox. 2 ho urs and 30 minutes) AC adapter AC Adapter EH-62F (connect as shown) Before closing the batte ry-chambe[...]

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F 1 Caring for the Products ................... ................ F 2 The Camera .. ............. ............... ............. ............... ............ ................ ....... F 2 The Battery ............. ............ ............... ............. ............... ............. ............. F 3 Charging AC A dapter ................. .........[...]

Technical Notes and Index F 2 The Camera To ensure continued en joyment of this Nikon product, observe the precautions described below in addition to the warnings in “For Your Sa fety” ( A vii-ix) when using or storing the device. B Do Not Drop The product may m alfunction if subjec ted to strong shock or vibration. B Handle the Lens and All Mo[...]

Technical Notes and Index F 3 B Turn the Product off Bef ore Remo ving or Disconnecting the Power Source or the Memory Card Do not remove the b attery while the p roduc t is on, or wh ile images are being sa ved or deleted. Forcibly cuttin g power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to pr oduct memory or intern al circu[...]

Technical Notes and Index F 4 • If the battery will not be used fo r some time, insert it in the camera and completely exhau st it before remo ving it for storage. The ba ttery should be stored in a cool location with an ambi ent temperature of 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). Do not store the battery in hot or extremely co ld locations. • Alwa[...]

Technical Notes and Index F 5 Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital me mory cards. See “Approved Mem ory Cards” ( A 21) for recommende d memory cards. • Observe the pre cautions not ed in the documentation incl uded with your memory card. • Do not affix labels o r stickers to the me mory card. • Do not format the memory card using a co[...]

Technical Notes and Index F 6 Cleaning Do not use volatile or ganic solvents such as alcohol or thinner, chem ical detergents, anticorro sive agents, or anti-fogging agents. Caring for the Camera Lens Av oi d t o uc hi n g g la ss p ar ts w it h y ou r fi ng e rs . R em o ve du s t o r l in t wi th a blower (typically a small device wi th a rubber [...]

Technical Notes and Index F 7 Storage Turn the cam era off when not in use. Be sure that the power-on lamp is off before putting the ca mera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period. Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, or in any of th e following locations : • Next to equipment th at p[...]

Technical Notes and Index F 8 If the camera fails to function as expected, ch eck the list of common pro blems below before consulting your retaile r or Niko n-authori zed service representativ e. Power, Display, Settings Issues Troubleshooting Problem Cause/Solution A The camera is on but does not respo nd. • Wait for re cord ing to end. • If [...]

Technical Notes and Index F 9 Camera turns off without warning. • The camera automatically turns off to save po wer (auto off function). • The camera or battery has becom e too cold and cannot operate properly . • The inside of the camera has become hot. Leave the camera off until the inside of the camera has cooled, and then try tur ning it [...]

Technical Notes and Index F 10 Shooting Issues Date not imprinted on images ev en when Pri nt date is enabled. • The current shooting m ode does not sup port Pri nt date . • A function th at restricts the Print date func tion is enabled. • The date cannot be impri nted on mov ies. 92, E 70 76 – Screen for setting time zone and date is displ[...]

Technical Notes and Index F 11 No image captured when the shutter- releas e but ton i s pressed. • When the cam era is in playb ack mode, press the c button, shutter-release button or b ( e movie- reco rd) b utto n. • When menus are displ ayed, press the d button. • The batt ery is exhausted . • When the scen e mode is Night portra it or Ba[...]

Technical Notes and Index F 12 Digital zoom cannot be used. • A function that restricts digital zoom is enabled. • Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu. • Digital zoom cannot be used in the f o llowing scene modes . - Scene auto selec tor , Po r tra i t , Night portrait , Easy panorama , Pet p or t ra it 72 92, E 73 72 36 Image size n[...]

Technical Notes and Index F 13 Unexpected result s when flash set to V (auto with red- eye red uction). When taking im ages with V (auto wit h red-eye redu ct ion ) or fil l fl ash wit h red - eye redu ct ion in Nig ht portrait scene mode, In- Camera Red-Eye Fix may be applied to areas not affected by red-eye in rare cases. Use any scene mode other[...]

Technical Notes and Index F 14 Playback Issues Prob lem Cause/S olution A Fil e c a n n o t b e played back. • This came ra may not be able to pla y back images saved with another make or model of digital camera. • This camer a canno t play ba ck RAW (NRW ) images or movies captured or recor d ed wi th anot her make or model of digital camera. [...]

Technical Notes and Index F 15 Wi-Fi The Pict Brid ge screen is not displayed when the camera is connected to a printer. With some PictBridge-c ompatible printers, the PictBridge screen may not be displayed and it may be impossible to p rint images when Au to is s elected for the Charge by computer option. Set the Charge by comp ute r option to Off[...]

F 16 Technical Notes and Index Nikon COOLPIX P340 Digital Camera Specific ations Type Compact digital camera Number of effective pixels 12.2 million Image sensor 1/1.7-in . type CMOS; approx. 12.76 million total pixels Lens NIKKOR lens with 5× optical zoom Focal length 5.1-25.5 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of 24-120 mm lens in 35mm [135] f[...]

F 17 Technical Notes and Index Image size (pixels) ISO sensitivity (Standar d output sensitivity) • ISO 80 to 3200 • ISO 6400, Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12800) (available when using A , B , C or D mode) • Hi 2 (equivalent to I SO 25600) (available when using High ISO monochrome in special ef fects mode) Exposure Metering mode Matrix, center-wei[...]

F 18 Technical Notes and Index • Unless otherwise stated, al l figures as sume a fully-charged battery and an ambient temperature of 23 ±3°C (73.4 ±5.4°F) as specified by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA). 1 Batter y life ma y vary dependin g on condit io ns of use, such as the interval between shots or the length of time tha[...]

F 19 Technical Notes and Index Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN -EL12 Charging AC Adapter EH-71P B Specifications • Nikon will not be held liable for an y errors this manual may contain. • The ap pearanc e of thi s prod uct and its spec ifications are subje ct to change without notice. Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Rated capacity DC 3.7 V[...]

F 20 Technical Notes and Index AVC Patent Portfolio License This product is licensed under the A V C Pa tent P or tfolio License for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the A VC standard (“ A VC video”) an d/or (ii) decode A VC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal a nd n[...]

F 21 Technical Notes and Index Tradema rk Information • Microsof t, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered tra demarks or trademarks of Microsoft Co r poration in the United States and/or other countries. • Mac, OS X, the iFrame logo and the iF r ame symbol are trademar ks or registered trademar ks of Ap ple Inc., in the U.S. and other[...]

F 22 Technical Notes and Index Symbols C Aperture-priority auto mode ................... .......................... ................ 46, 48 k Apply selection button ............ .... 5 A Auto mode ........................... . 26, 35 l Delete button ................... ........ 3 3, 91, E6, E5 6 m Flash mode ............................. 53, 54 K F[...]

F 23 Technical Notes and Index Charging AC adapter ........ 18, F19 Choose key picture ......... 84, E 58 Close-up k ................................. ........... 40 Color temperature ................... ... E32 Command dial ................. ...... 3, 5, 46 Computer............ ......................... 98, 101 Continuous ............. ... 67, 71,[...]

F 24 Technical Notes and Index Full-time AF ................... ... 67, 90, E44, E62 Functions that cannot be used simultaneously................. ...................... 72 H HDMI ...... ..................... ..................... ... E76 HDMI device control ......... ........ E76 HDMI micro connector ............. E15 HDR ... .....................[...]

F 25 Technical Notes and Index O Optical zoom .... ..................... ................. 29 Optional accessories ................. E87 P Painting ..................................... ................ 45 Party/indoor f .................................... . 39 Peaking ........... ......................... 93, E81 Pet portrait O ..................[...]

F 26 Technical Notes and Index Single AF ................... ... 67, 90, E44, E62 Skin softening .............. 79, 83, E9 Slide show .......................... .. 83, E54 Slow motion movies ................... .......................... E60, E61 Slow sync ............ ..................... ................. 55 Small picture ..................... .[...]

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