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Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu90LensThe lens menu is used to adjust camera settings for optimal results with the optional converter lenses and adapter

91Menu Guide — The Shooting MenuUsing the shooting menu: 74 AE LockAutoexposure (AE) lock produces a series of pictures with the same exposure and w

Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu92 Bulb / TimeIn mode M (manual exposure mode), shutter speed can be set to BULB or TIME for long exposures of up to t

93Menu Guide — The Shooting MenuUsing the shooting menu: 74 Focus OptionsThe focus options menu contains three options control-ling focus settings.A

Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu94Auto-Focus ModeAuto-focus mode determines how the camera fo-cuses. The option selected also applies when shooting mo

95Menu Guide — The Shooting MenuUsing the shooting menu: 74Digital TeleWhen On is selected, pressing the button for about two seconds at the maxim

Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu96Pop UpControls whether the built-in Speedlight pops up auto-matically when required.Speedlight OptionsThe Speedlight o

97Menu Guide — The Shooting MenuUsing the shooting menu: 74Speedlight CntrlThis option is used to control the built-in and optional Speedlights when

Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu98 Using Optional SpeedlightsRefer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. Set the Speedlight fl ash mode t

99Menu Guide — The Shooting MenuUsing the shooting menu: 74Auto BracketingIn some situations, you may fi nd it diffi cult to select ap-propriate expos

1IntroductionIntroductionUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesNikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include com-plex e

Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu100 Continuous Shooting (Autoexposure Bracketing)At settings of Continuous H and Continuous L ( 80), shooting will paus

101Menu Guide — The Shooting MenuUsing the shooting menu: 74 Noise ReductionAt slow shutter speeds, “noise” in the form of ran-domly-spaced, bright

Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu102Menu options DefaultChoosing Reset restores the following options for the current shooting mode (Custom1 or Custom 2)

103Menu Guide — The Shooting MenuUsing the shooting menu: 74My MenuThis option determines which of the nineteen items in the full shooting menu appe

Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu104CF Card Format CF card format formats memory cards for use in the camera. Note that formatting memory cards per-man

105Menu Guide — The Playback MenuThe Playback MenuThe playback menu contains the following options:To display the playback menu:PLAYBACK MENU 1/2Delet

Menu Guide — The Playback Menu106DeleteThe delete menu contains the following options: Deleting Selected PicturesDELETESelected imagesErase all images

107Menu Guide — The Playback MenuUsing the playback menu: 105 Before DeletionOnce deleted, pictures can not be recovered. If desired, transfer pict

Menu Guide — The Playback Menu108FoldersBy default, pictures are stored in a folder with the name NIKON. To make it easier to locate pictures during

109Menu Guide — The Playback MenuUsing the playback menu: 105 Folder OptionsThe Folders menu can also be accessed from the setup menu ( 122).5Repea

Introduction2Parts of the CameraCommand dial (FUNC) button ( 15, 132)LCD illuminator button ( 6) (exposure compensation) button ( 39)Voice memo reco

Menu Guide — The Playback Menu110DELETEOSAKATOKYOKOBE2Display list of existing folders. *FOLDERSNewRenameDelete1Highlight Delete.* Folder NIKON can no

111Menu Guide — The Playback MenuUsing the playback menu: 105 Panorama Assist / Ultra HS / Time lapseEach series of pictures taken at the above s

Menu Guide — The Playback Menu112 Slide ShowThis option is used to play back the pictures in the current folder an automated “slide show.” Hidden pi

113Menu Guide — The Playback MenuUsing the playback menu: 105 Auto OffThe camera will enter standby mode if no operations are performed for thirty m

Menu Guide — The Playback Menu114 ProtectThis option is used to protect pictures from accidental deletion. Protected fi les can not be deleted by pre

115Menu Guide — The Playback MenuUsing the playback menu: 105Hide ImageWhen creating a slide show or showing pictures to an audience, the Hide image

Menu Guide — The Playback Menu116Print Set Print set is used to select pictures for printing on devices that support PictBridge or Digital Print O

117Menu Guide — The Playback MenuUsing the playback menu: 105Done02. 01.200410: 25333333PRINT SELECTION 4 2BK SetMENU QUICK5Use multi selector to

Menu Guide — The Playback Menu118Auto TransferWhen the camera is connected to a computer running PictureProject, pictures can be transferred (copied)

119Menu Guide — The Playback MenuUsing the playback menu: 105 Restrictions on Auto TransferNo more than 999 pictures can be transferred using Auto t

3Introduction (monitor) button ( 4) Zoom ( / ) buttons ( 16, 57, 60)Electronic viewfi nder( 4, 5)Diopter adjustment control ( 17) (menu) button(

Menu Guide — The Playback Menu120Move ImageTo move pictures to another folder on the memory card:SELECT SOURCE FOLDEROSAKATOKYOKOBE02. 01.200410: 25S

121Menu Guide — The Playback MenuUsing the playback menu: 105OSAKATOKYOKOBESELECT DEST. FOLDER7Highlight destination folder.MOVE IMAGE(S)?NoYesConfi

Menu Guide — The Setup Menu122To display the setup menu, press the button to dis-play the menu for the current mode, then follow the steps on the o

123Menu Guide — The Setup MenuScene ModeSET-UPSetBKQUICKMENUSET-UPUser setting1Highlight SET-UP.Shooting Modes (Custom 1) and (Custom 2)MeteringWh

Menu Guide — The Setup Menu124LanguageChoose the language for camera menus and mes-sages from Deutsch (German), English, Español (Spanish), Françai

125Menu Guide — The Setup MenuUsing the setup menu: 122–123* To turn daylight saving time on or off, highlight DaylightSaving and press multi se-lec

Menu Guide — The Setup Menu126 FoldersIn addition to creating, renaming, and deleting folders ( 108), the folders option in the setup menu can be us

127Menu Guide — The Setup MenuUsing the setup menu: 122–123 BrightnessThis option controls monitor brightness. Press the multi selector up or down

Menu Guide — The Setup Menu128Welcome ScreenChoose the welcome screen displayed when the cam-era is turned on.WELCOME IMAGE SELECTNikonSelect an image

129Menu Guide — The Setup MenuUsing the setup menu: 122–123 Seq. NumbersPictures are assigned fi le names that include a four-digit fi le number assig

Introduction4Using the MonitorFold out to use Range of rotationStow on camera bodyFrame self-portraits *Storage position †* Monitor shows mirror im-a

Menu Guide — The Setup Menu130Shutter Sound Shutter sound controls the “beep” made by the cam-era speaker.SHUTTER SOUNDOnOffOptionOnCamera beeps once

131Menu Guide — The Setup MenuUsing the setup menu: 122–123 Auto OffWhen operated on battery power, the camera will en-ter standby mode if no opera

Menu Guide — The Setup Menu132 ControlsThis menu contains the following options:FUNCAE-L, AF-LCONTROLSOptionFUNC Specify function performed by butto

133Menu Guide — The Setup MenuUsing the setup menu: 122–123 AE-L, AF-LBy default, both focus and exposure are locked when the button is pressed.

Menu Guide — The Setup Menu134info.txtWhen pictures are recorded with On selected for info.txt, information about each image is added to an independe

135Menu Guide — The Setup MenuUsing the setup menu: 122–123 Video ModeBefore connecting the camera to a video device such as a television or VCR (

Menu Guide — The Setup Menu136 Date ImprintData imprinted at a size of (640 × 480), (1,024 × 768), or (1,280 × 960) may be diffi cult to read.D

137Technical NotesTechnical NotesAt the time of writing, the following optional accessories were available for this camera. Contact your local retail

Technical Notes138 The HN-CP11 and HR-E5700 Lens HoodsWhen using the HN-CP11 or HR-E5700, remove the camera lens cap and attach the hood as shown at r

139Technical NotesOperation is not guaranteed with other makes of card. For more details on the above cards, please contact the manufacturer.Approved

5IntroductionMonitor / Electronic Viewfi nderThe following indicators appear in the monitor and electronic viewfi nder dur-ing shooting:Camera Displays

Technical Notes140Caring for Your CameraTo ensure continued enjoyment of your Nikon product, observe the following precautions when storing or using t

141Technical NotesCleaning Lens / Electronic Viewfi nderOne key to preserving the condition of these glass parts is to not touch them with your fi ngers

Technical Notes142StorageTurn the camera off when not in use and check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. To prevent mold

143Technical Notes The following table lists the error messages and other warnings that appear in the monitor and how to deal with them.Display Proble

Technical Notes144Display Problem SolutionIMAGE CANNOTBE SAVED• Memory card has not been formatted for use in camera, or error occurred while saving p

145Technical NotesDisplay Problem SolutionLENS ERRORError has occurred during lens operation.Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, co

Technical Notes146If your camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common prob-lems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon repr

147Technical NotesProblem SolutionMonitor is hard to read• Ambient lighting too bright: use electronic viewfi nder.• Monitor brightness needs adjustmen

Technical Notes148Problem Solution Flash does not fi re• Flash is off. Flash turns off automatically when:◆ Focus mode is set to (infi nity)◆ Landsca

149Technical NotesSpecifi cationsType E8700 digital cameraEffective pixels 8.0 millionDigital zoom Up to 4 × (35-mm [135] camera-format equivalent: 112

Introduction6Control Panel1 1 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency)indicator... 46 2 White balance indicator (appears wh

Technical Notes150StorageMedia Ty pe I and II CompactFlash™ (CF) and Microdrive cardsFile formats Uncompressed: RAW (NEF), TIFF-RGBCompressed: JPEG-b

151Technical NotesIndexSymbols, , 1550, 100, 200, 400, 46, , , , , , , , 32–33 (auto) mode, 14–20, see Mode selector, see Mode selector button

Technical Notes152FFiles, see Image fi lesFile numbering, 22, 129Fill fl ash, 34–35FINE, 30Fireworks show, 26Firmware, 136Firmware version, 136Fixed ape

153Technical Noteson a computer, 65–67on a TV, 64Portrait, 24Power switch, 2, 7Printing pictures, 68–73. See also Date imprint, DPOFvia direct USB con

Printed in JapanSB4C04(11)6MA00111-ANo reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles o

Move cursor upCancel and return to previous menu, or move cursor leftDisplay sub-menu, move cursor right, or make selection.Move cursor down7Introduct

EN-EL12CR5EN-EL12CR58First StepsFirst StepsInserting BatteriesThe camera uses either of the following batteries:Battery DescriptionSix-volt 2CR5

9First Steps Replacing BatteriesTurn the camera off before removing or inserting batteries. To remove the battery, open the battery-chamber cover

Trademark InformationApple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Mac OS, Power Macintosh, PowerBook, and Quick Time are registered trademarks of Apple Computer,

12Upside downSidewaysFirst Steps10 The Eject ButtonIf the eject button is up when the card-slot cover is closed, closing the cover will partially

LANGUAGECancel SetDeutsch NederlandsSvenskaEnglishEspañolFrançaisItalianoMENU QUICK11First StepsBasic Setup4 Close the memory card slot cover Format M

First Steps12 The Clock BatteryWhen the main battery is installed or an AC adapter is connected, the clock battery will charge in about 10 hours. Whe

13First Steps‡ If daylight saving time ( 125) is in effect in local time zone, highlight DaylightSav-ing and press multi selector right. To return t

14Basic PhotographyBasic PhotographyStep 1 —Select Mode (auto) mode is selected automatically the fi rst time the camera is turned on. In this auto

15Basic PhotographyF5.6F5.6F5.61 /1251251/1251515158M8M8MF5.6F5.6F5.61 /1251251/1251515158M8M8M2 Confi rm that mode is selected If Mode Is Not Sele

Basic Photography16 Step 2 — Frame the Picture1 Ready the cameraHold the camera steadily in both hands. Don’t Block the ShotTo avoid muffl ed so

17Basic Photography The Built-in SpeedlightAt default settings, the built-in Speedlight will pop up automati-cally when the shutter-release button is

Basic Photography18Step 3 — Focus and Shoot1 FocusPress the shutter-release button halfway to set fo-cus and exposure ( 7). In mode, the camera

19Basic Photography During RecordingWhile pictures are being recorded to the memory card, a ( recording) or ( wait) icon will be displayed in the

iIntroductionFirst StepsBasic PhotographyMore on PhotographyMoviesMore on PlaybackMenu GuideTechnical NotesSymbols and ConventionsTo make it easier t

Basic Photography20AF / AE LockFocus and exposure are locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and remain locked while the shutter-r

21Basic PhotographyStep 4 — View the Results (Quick Review / Full-Screen Review) Playback ModePictures can also be viewed by sliding the mode selector

Basic Photography22 Image File and Folder NamesOn the memory card, pictures are identifi ed by fi le names with three parts: a four letter identifi er, a

23Scene ModeScene ModeScene mode offers a menu of twelve “scenes,” each corresponding to a common situation, such as a backlit subject, sunset, or int

24Scene ModeDepending on the scene selected, restrictions may apply to fl ash mode ( ; 34), the AF-assist illuminator ( ; 19), focus mode ( ; 37

25Scene ModeSelecting a scene: 23Manual✭ ✭Auto*✔Off✭Auto*✔ Sunset ( )Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.——*— Landscape ( )Use for

26Scene Mode* Self-timer can be used.† Other modes can be selected.Manual✭ † *✔ Close up ( )Use for close-up shots of fl owers, insects, and other smal

27Scene ModeSelecting a scene: 23* Other modes can be selected.† Macro close-up and self-timer can be selected.‡ Self-timer can be used.Off—Auto‡✔ B

28Scene Mode1Select (Panorama assist) in scene menu as described in steps 1–3 of “Taking Pictures in Scene Mode” ( 23).7End series.6Take next shot.

29Scene ModeSelecting a scene: 23 Panorama AssistPan direction, zoom, exposure compensation, image quality and size, fl ash mode, and focus mode can

iiFor Your SafetyTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety

30More on PhotographyMore on PhotographyImage Quality and SizePictures taken with a digital camera are stored as image fi les. The size of the fi les,

31More on PhotographyTo choose an image quality setting: Viewing RAW (NEF) Images on a ComputerRAW (NEF) images can only be viewed using PictureProjec

More on Photography32Image SizeImage size refers to the dimensions of the image, measured in pixels. Pictures taken at smaller sizes require less mem

33More on Photography Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality / SizeThe following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on

More on Photography34Select a fl ash mode according to lighting conditions.Flash Mode Auto Flash OffThe built-in Speedlight turns off automatically whe

35More on PhotographyAnytime Flash( fi ll fl ash)Fill fl ash with red-eye reductionFill fl ash + slow syncTo choose a fl ash mode: Manual Pop-UpWhen Manua

More on Photography36 Using the Built-in SpeedlightDo not attempt to raise the Speedlight by hand. When lowering the Speedlight, gently press straigh

37More on PhotographyChoose a focus mode according to the subject and composition.Focus ModeMode How it worksSelf-timerCombines autofocus (see above)

More on Photography38Self-Timer ModeThe self-timer can be used for self-portraits or to avoid blurring that may re-sult from the camera moving when th

39More on PhotographyExposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera. Exposure compensation can be set to valu

iii• Do not immerse in or expose to water.• Replace the terminal cover when trans-porting the battery. Do not transport or store with metal objects s

More on Photography40Exposure Mode (Shooting Modes and Only)In (auto) and scene modes, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and apertu

41More on PhotographyP: Programmed AutoIn programmed auto, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and ap-erture according to the amount of lig

More on Photography42S: Shutter-Priority AutoIn shutter-priority auto, the user selects the shutter speed by rotating the com-mand dial; aperture is s

43More on PhotographyA: Aperture-Priority AutoIn aperture-priority auto, aperture is controlled by rotating the command dial; shutter speed is set aut

More on Photography44M: ManualIn manual exposure mode, the user controls both shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speed can be set to values between

45More on Photography Understanding the Exposure DisplaysThe exposure displays show the amount pictures will be under- or over-exposed at the values c

More on Photography46Sensitivity (Shooting Modes and Only)Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) is the digital equivalent of fi lm speed. The higher the sen

47More on PhotographyManual Focus (Shooting Modes and Only)In shooting modes (Custom 1) and (Custom 2), manual focus is available for situatio

More on PhotographyImage Adjustment (Shooting Modes and Only)The shooting menu includes options for controlling white balance, sharpness, con-tras

49MoviesMoviesMovie Options (Shooting Modes and Only)In shooting modes (Custom 1) and (Custom 2), the camera can record the following types of

ivNoticesE8700Notice for customers in the U.S.A.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has been

Movies50To choose the type of movie that will be recorded:† If Time lapse movie is selected, time-lapse-movie menu will be displayed ( 52).2MY MENUM

51MoviesWhile recording is in progress, a REC indicator will be displayed. To pause recording, press the button. Recording will resume when the

Movies52Recording a Time-Lapse MovieSelecting Time-lapse movie from the MOVIE menu displays the menu shown in Step 1, below.2Display menu of interv

53Movies Use a Reliable Power SourceIf possible, use the optional EH-53 AC adapter when recording time-lapse movies. During RecordingTo save power, t

Movies54To play a movie back, slide the mode selector to and display the movie in full-frame playback (movie fi les are indicated by a icon). Pre

55More on PlaybackMore on PlaybackFull-Frame PlaybackTo view the pictures on the memory card full-frame in the monitor (full-frame playback), slide th

More on Playback56Creating HI-Quality Copies of RAW Images (Full-Frame Playback)HI-quality (TIFF) copies can be created from RAW-quality images, allow

57More on PlaybackViewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail PlaybackPressing the () button in full-screen review or full-frame playback displays the pict

More on Playback58 Photo InformationIn full-screen review and full-frame playback, informa-tion about each picture is superimposed on the image. Ther

59More on PlaybackPage 4 (Shooting Information, continued) 1 White balance 2 Color saturation 3 Sharpening 4 Digital zoom 5 Converter lens settin

vNotice for customers in CanadaCAUTIONThis class B digital apparatus meets all re-quirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulation

More on Playback60Taking a Closer Look: Playback ZoomUse the ( ) button to zoom in on still pictures dis-played in full-screen review or full-frame

61More on Playback Playback ZoomPlayback zoom is not available with movies or with copies created using the small picture option. Additional time is r

More on Playback62Creating Small Copies: Small PictureTo create a small copy of the picture currently displayed in full-frame playback or highlighted

63More on PlaybackVoice Memos: Recording and PlaybackBrief voice memos can be added to pictures displayed in full-frame playback ( 55). Voice memos

More on Playback64 Viewing Pictures on TVThe EG-E5000 audio / video (A / V) cable included with the camera can be used to connect the camera to a

65More on PlaybackUsing the UC-E1 USB cable and PictureProject software, you can view photo-graphs and movies on a computer. Before pictures can be t

More on Playback66Connecting the USB CableTurn the computer on and wait for it to start up. After confi rming that the camera is off, connect the UC-

67More on PlaybackMac OS XDrag the “Untitled (Unlabeled)” camera volume into the Trash.Disconnecting the CameraIf PTP is selected in the USB menu, the

More on Playback68Printing PicturesTo print the pictures from the camera memory card:• select pictures for printing using the Print set option and tak

69More on PlaybackPrinting Via Direct USB ConnectionWhen the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer via the UC-E1 USB cable, selected

viTable of ContentsFor Your Safety... iiNotices...

More on Playback70Step 2 — Connect the USB CableAfter confi rming that the camera is off, connect the UC-E1 USB cable as shown below.Turn the camera a

71More on Playback* Select Confi rm to return to Step 6, Cancel to exit without printing pictures.† Press button to interrupt printing before all pi

More on Playback72The Print set option in the playback menu can be used to create a digital “print order” that specifi es the pictures to be printed, t

73More on Playback Error MessagesIf the dialog shown at right is displayed, an error has occurred. After checking the printer and resolving any probl

74Menu GuideMenu Guide — The Shooting MenuIn shooting modes (Custom 1) and (Custom 2), the settings listed oppo-site can be adjusted from the shoo

75Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu The IconA icon appearing next to a highlighted option indicates that the selected option can be changed by rotati

Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu76 White BalanceThe color of the light refl ected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human br

77Menu Guide — The Shooting MenuUsing the shooting menu: 741Highlight white balance option.WHITE BALANCE 1/2AutoWhite bal presetDaylightIncandescent

Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu78 Preset White BalancePreset white balance is used when shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sour

79Menu Guide — The Shooting MenuUsing the shooting menu: 74MeteringChoose a metering method suited to the composition and lighting conditions.METERI

viiMovies 49Movie Options (Shooting Modes [Custom 1] and [Custom 2] Only)... 49Recording Movies...

Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu80 ContinuousUse the options in this menu to capture a fl eeting expression on a portrait subject, photograph a subject

81Menu Guide — The Shooting MenuUsing the shooting menu: 74 Other Camera SettingsSettings other than Single can not be used in combination with BSS

Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu82 Interval Timer PhotographyTo display the menu shown in Step 1, below, highlight Time lapse in the CONTINUOUS menu a

83Menu Guide — The Shooting MenuUsing the shooting menu: 74 Use a Reliable Power SourceTo prevent shooting from ending unexpectedly, use the optiona

Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu84Best Shot Selector (BSS)The options in the “best-shot selector” (BSS) menu are recommended for situations in which ina

85Menu Guide — The Shooting MenuUsing the shooting menu: 74 Restrictions on BSSBSS may not produce the desired results with a moving subject or if t

Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu86 Image AdjustmentAt settings other than Auto, the current image-adjustment setting is indicated by an icon in the shoo

87Menu Guide — The Shooting MenuUsing the shooting menu: 74 Saturation ControlIf Black&white is in effect when Sepia movie 320 is selected in th

Menu Guide — The Shooting Menu88USER SETTINGSetBKQUICKMENUSET-UPUser settingUser SettingThe User Setting menu can be used in place of the button to

89Menu Guide — The Shooting MenuUsing the shooting menu: 74 Image SharpeningIn shooting modes and , the image-sharpening menu controls the amoun