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The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography
with the
DIGITAL CAMERA
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Printed in Japan
SB3K00450101(11)
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Attaching the Camera Strap
Attach the camera strap as shown be-
low. Repeat for the second eyelet.
햲
햳
The Lens Cap
When replacing or removing the lens
cap, press the tabs on either side of the
cap to release the latch.
햴
햵
To avoid losing the lens cap, use the
cord provided to attach it to the camera
as shown.
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Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to fi nd the information
you need, the following symbols and con-
ventions are used:
This icon marks cautions, informa-
tion that should be read before use
to prevent damage to the camera.
This icon marks notes, information
that should be read before using
the camera.
This icon marks tips, additional
information that may be helpful
when using the camera.
This icon indicates that more infor-
mation is available elsewhere in this
manual or in the Quick Start Guide.
Introduction
First Steps
Basic Photography
Scene Mode
More on Photography
Movies
More on Playback
Menu Guide
Technical Notes
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For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others,
read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equip-
ment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product
will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions
listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this
Nikon product to prevent possible injury.
WARNINGS
Do not look at the sun through the view-
fi nder
Viewing the sun or other strong light
source through the viewfi nder could
cause permanent visual impairment.
Turn off immediately in the event of
malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an unusual
smell coming from the equipment or
from the AC adapter (available sepa-
rately), unplug the AC adapter and re-
move the battery immediately, taking
care to avoid burns. Continued opera-
tion could result in injury. After remov-
ing the battery, take the equipment to a
Nikon-authorized service representative
for inspection.
Do not use in the presence of fl ammable
gas
Do not use electronic equipment in the
presence of fl ammable gas, as this could
result in explosion or fi re.
Observe caution when using the camera
strap
Never place the strap around the neck
of an infant or child.
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Do not disassemble
Touching the product’s internal parts
could result in injury. In the event of
malfunction, the product should be
repaired only by a qualifi ed technician.
Should the product break open as the
result of a fall or other accident, take
the product to a Nikon-authorized ser-
vice representative for inspection after
unplugging the AC adapter and remov-
ing the battery.
Observe proper precautions when han-
dling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if improp-
erly handled. Observe the following
precautions when handling batteries for
use in this product:
• Before replacing the battery, turn the
product off and make sure the power-
on lamp has gone out. If you are using
an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
• Use only rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1
lithium-ion batteries (supplied) or six-
volt 2CR5 (DL245) lithium batteries
(available separately).
• When inserting the battery, do not at-
tempt to insert it upside down or back-
wards.
• Do not short or disassemble batteries.
• Do not expose batteries to fl ame or to
excessive heat.
• 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 such as neck-
laces or hairpins.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when
fully discharged. To avoid damage to
the product, be sure to remove the bat-
tery when no charge remains.
• Immediately after use, or when the
product is used on battery power for
an extended period, the battery may
become hot. Before removing the bat-
tery, turn the camera off and allow the
battery to cool.
• The camera grip may become notice-
ably warm when the camera is used
with a 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery.
This is normal and does not indicate a
malfunction.
• Discontinue use immediately should you
notice any change in the battery, such as
discoloration or deformation.
Use appropriate cables
When connecting cables to the input
and output jacks, use only the cables
provided or sold by Nikon for the pur-
pose, to maintain compliance with
product regulations.
Keep out of reach of children
Particular care should be taken to pre-
vent infants from putting the batteries
or other small parts into their mouths.
Removing memory cards
Memory cards may become hot during
use. Observe due caution when remov-
ing memory cards from the camera.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs on which the software
and manuals are distributed should
not be played back on audio CD equip-
ment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio
CD player could cause hearing loss or
damage the equipment.
Observe caution when operating the
fl ash
Using the fl ash close to your subject’s
eyes could cause temporary visual
impairment. Particular care should
be observed if photographing infants,
when the fl ash should be no less than
one meter (39˝) from the subject.
When using the viewfi nder
When operating the diopter adjustment
control with your eye to the viewfi nder,
care should be taken to not put your
fi nger in your eye accidentally.
Avoid contact with liquid crystal
Should the monitor break, care should
be taken to avoid injury due to broken
glass and to prevent liquid crystal from
the monitor touching the skin or enter-
ing the eyes or mouth.
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Notices
• No part of the manuals included with
this product may be reproduced, trans-
mitted, 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 the
specifi cations of the hardware and soft-
ware described in these manuals at any
time and without prior notice.
• Nikon will not be held liable for any
damages resulting from the use of this
product.
• While every effort has been made to
ensure that the information in these
manuals is accurate and complete, we
would appreciate it were you to bring
any errors or omissions to the attention
of the Nikon representative in your area
(address provided separately).
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Notice for customers in the U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digi-
tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful in-
terference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encour-
aged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving an-
CAUTIONS
Modifi cations
The FCC requires the user to be notifi ed
that any changes or modifi cations made to
this device that are not expressly approved
by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Interface Cables
Use the interface cables sold or provided
by Nikon for your equipment. Using other
interface cables may exceed the limits of
Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Notice for customers in the State of California
WARNING: Handling the cord on this
product will expose you to lead, a chemi-
cal 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, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200
tenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio / television technician for help.
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Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This class B digital apparatus meets all re-
quirements of the Canadian Interference
Causing Equipment Regulations.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B res-
pecte toutes les exigences du Règlement
sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction
Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or repro-
duced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.
Items prohibited by law from being
copied or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper money,
coins, securities, government bonds, or
local government bonds, even if such
copies or reproductions are stamped
“Sample.”
The copying or reproduction of paper
money, coins, or securities which are
circulated in a foreign country is pro-
hibited.
Unless the prior permission of the gov-
ernment has been obtained, the copy-
ing or reproduction of unused postage
stamps or post cards issued by the
government is prohibited.
The copying or reproduction of stamps
issued by the government and of cer-
tifi ed documents stipulated by law is
prohibited.
Cautions on certain copies and re-
productions
The government has issued cautions on
copies or reproductions of securities is-
sued by private companies (shares, bills,
checks, gift certifi cates, etc.), commuter
passes, or coupon tickets, except when
a minimum of necessary copies are to
be provided for business use by a com-
pany. Also, do not copy or reproduce
passports issued by the government,
licenses issued by public agencies and
private groups, ID cards, and tickets,
such as passes and meal coupons.
Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of copy-
righted creative works such as books,
music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps,
drawings, movies, and photographs is
governed by national and international
copyright laws. Do not use this product
for the purpose of making illegal copies
or to infringe copyright laws.
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Table of Contents
For Your Safety...............................................................................................
Notices...........................................................................................................
Introduction
Parts of the Camera.........................................................................................
Using the Monitor...........................................................................................
Camera Displays...............................................................................................
Turning the Camera on and Off .....................................................................
The Shutter-Release Button............................................................................
Navigating the Menus.....................................................................................
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1
2
4
5
7
7
7
8
First Steps
Inserting Batteries ...........................................................................................
8
Inserting Memory Cards.................................................................................. 10
Basic Setup....................................................................................................... 11
Basic Photography
14
Mode.................................................................................. 14
Step 1 —Select
Step 2 — Frame the Picture.............................................................................. 16
Step 3 — Focus and Shoot ................................................................................ 18
Step 4 — View the Results (Quick review/Full-screen review)........................ 21
23
Scene Mode
Taking Pictures in Scene Mode ....................................................................... 23
Taking Pictures for a Panorama...................................................................... 28
More on Photography
30
Image Quality and Size ................................................................................... 30
Image Quality................................................................................................. 30
Image Size...................................................................................................... 32
Flash Mode....................................................................................................... 34
Focus Mode...................................................................................................... 37
Self-Timer Mode .............................................................................................. 38
Exposure Compensation ................................................................................. 39
[Custom 2] Only)..... 40
Exposure Mode (Shooting Modes
P: Programmed Auto...................................................................................... 41
S: Shutter-Priority Auto ................................................................................... 42
A: Aperture-Priority Auto ................................................................................ 43
M: Manual...................................................................................................... 44
[Custom 2] Only)............ 46
[Custom 2] Only) ..... 47
[Custom 1] and
[Custom 1] and
Sensitivity (Shooting Modes
Manual Focus (Shooting Modes
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[Custom 1] and