Nikon CXP1 Digital camera with 802.11b/g transmitter User Manual 1 of 3

Nikon Corporation Digital camera with 802.11b/g transmitter 1 of 3

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(En)Printed in JapanFuji Bldg., 2-3 Marunouchi 3-chome, XXXXXXXXXXXXXChiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8331, Japan XXXXXXXX--No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical articles or reviews), may be made without written authoriza-tion from NIKON CORPORATION.The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with theEnDIGITAL CAMERAen_q3175_cover_7.fm Page 1 Thursday, June 16, 2005 11:20 AM
Trademark InformationApple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of AppleComputer, Inc. Finder is trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registeredtrademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Internet is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation.Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. The SD logo is a trademark ofthe SD Card Association. PictBridge is a trademark. Face-priority AF technology is provided byIdentix®. D-Lighting technology is provided by o Apical Limited. All other trade names mentionedin this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or reg-istered trademarks of their respective holders.en_q3175.book Page 1 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
iThank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX P1/P2digital camera. This manual has been written to help youenjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera.Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep ithandy when using the product.Symbols Used in this ManualTo make it easier to find the information you need, thefollowing symbols and conventions are used:Product Names Used in this ManualIn this manual, the COOLPIX P1 and COOLPIX P2 aresometimes referred to as P1 and P2, respectively.Illustrations and on-screen text in this manual may differfrom the actual display.This icon marks cautions, information that should beread before use to prevent damage to your camera.This icon marks notes, information that should beread before using your camera.This icon marks tips, additional information thatmay be helpful when using your camera.This icon indicates that more information is availableelsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide.Before You BeginFirst StepsBasic PhotographyMore on PhotographyMore on PlaybackPicture EditingMoviesThe Shooting MenuThe Playback MenuThe Set-up MenuWireless Transfer ModeTechnical Notesen_q3175.book Page i Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
iiFor Your SafetyTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, readthe following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment.Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will readthem.The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listedin this section are indicated by the following symbol:This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before usingthis product to prevent possible injury.WARNINGSTurn off immediately in the event of malfunctionShould you notice smoke or anunusual smell coming from the cam-era, battery charger, or AC adapter(available separately), unplug the bat-tery charger or AC adapter andremove the battery immediately, tak-ing care to avoid burns. Continuedoperation could result in injury. Afterremoving or disconnecting the powersource, take the equipment to aNikon-authorized service representa-tive for inspection.Do not use in the presence of flammable gasDo not use electronic equipment inthe presence of flammable gas, as thiscould result in explosion or fire.Do not place strap around the neck of an infant or childPlacing the camera strap around theneck of an infant or child could resultin strangulation.Keep out of reach of childrenParticular care should be taken to pre-vent infants from putting the batteriesor other small parts into their mouths.Do not disassembleTouching the internal parts of thecamera or battery charger could resultin injury. Repairs should be performedonly by qualified technicians. Shouldthe camera or battery charger breakopen as the result of a fall or otheraccident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative forinspection after unplugging the prod-uct and/or removing the battery.Observe the following precau-tions when handling the battery charger• Keep dry. Failure to observe thisprecaution could result in fire orelectric shock.• Dust on or near the metal parts ofthe plug should be removed with adry cloth. Continued use couldresult in fire.• Do not handle the power cable orgo near the battery charger duringthunderstorms. Failure to observethis precaution could result in elec-tric shock.• Do not damage, modify, forciblytug or bend the power cable, placeit under heavy objects, or expose itto heat or flame. Should the insula-tion be damaged and the wiresbecome exposed, take it to aNikon-authorized service represen-tative for inspection. Failure toobserve these precautions couldresult in fire or electric shock.en_q3175.book Page ii Thursday, June 16, 2005 11:27 AM
iii• Do not handle the plug or batterycharger with wet hands. Failure toobserve this precaution could resultin electric shock.Observe proper precautions when handling batteriesBatteries may leak or explode ifimproperly handled. Observe the fol-lowing precautions when handling abattery for use in this product:• Before replacing the battery, turnthe product off and make sure thepower-on lamp has gone out. Ifyou are using an AC adapter, besure it is unplugged.• Before replacing the battery, turnthe product off. If you are using anAC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.• Use only rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 lithium-ion batteries (supplied).• When inserting the battery, do notattempt to insert it upside down orbackwards.• Do not short or disassemble batteries.• Do not expose batteries to flame orto excessive heat.• Do not immerse in or expose to water.• Replace the terminal cover whentransporting the battery. Do nottransport or store with metal objectssuch as necklaces or hairpins.• Batteries are prone to leakagewhen fully discharged. To avoiddamage to the product, be sure toremove the battery when nocharge remains.• Immediately after use, or when theproduct is used on battery powerfor an extended period, the batterymay become hot. Before removingthe battery, turn the camera offand allow the battery to cool.• Discontinue use immediatelyshould you notice any change inthe battery, such as discoloration ordeformation.Use appropriate cables, batter-ies, battery chargers, and AC adaptersUse only the cables, batteries, batterychargers, and AC adapters provided orsold by Nikon for the purpose, tomaintain compliance with productregulations.Removing memory cardsMemory cards may become hot dur-ing use. Observe due caution whenremoving memory cards from thecamera.Handle moving parts with careBe careful that your fingers or otherobjects are not pinched by the lens orother moving parts.CD-ROMsThe CD-ROMs on which the softwareand manuals are distributed shouldnot be played back on audio CDequipment. Playing CD-ROMs on anaudio CD player could cause hearingloss or damage the equipment.Observe caution when operat-ing the flashUsing the flash close to your subject’seyes could cause temporary visualimpairment. Particular care should beobserved if photographing infants,when the flash should be no less thanone meter (39”) from the subject.Do not fire the unit while the flash head is touching a person or objectSuch use can result in the person beingburned, and/or their clothes ignitingfrom the heat of the flash’s firing.Avoid contact with liquid crystalShould the monitor break, care shouldbe taken to avoid injury due to brokenglass and to prevent liquid crystal fromthe monitor touching the skin orentering the eyes or mouth.Keep dryDo not immerse in or exposure towater. Continuing to use the productunder such circumstances may causefire or an electric shock.Follow the instructions of hospital and airline personnelThis device emits radio frequency radi-ation that could interfere with medicalor navigational equipment. Do not usethis device in a hospital or on board anairplane without first obtaining thepermission of hospital or airline staff.en_q3175.book Page iii Thursday, June 16, 2005 11:27 AM
ivNotices•No part of the manuals included with this prod-uct may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,stored in a retrieval system, or translated into anylanguage in any form, by any means, withoutNikon’s prior written permission.•Nikon reserves the right to change the specifica-tions of the hardware and software described inthese manuals at any time and without prior no-tice.•Nikon will not be held liable for any damages re-sulting from the use of this product.•While every effort has been made to ensure thatthe information in these manuals is accurate andcomplete, we would appreciate it were you tobring any errors or omissions to the attention ofthe Nikon representative in your area (addressprovided separately).Notice for customers in the U.S.A.Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Declaration of ConformityThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCCrules. Operation of the device is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) this device maynot cause harmful interference, and (2) thisdevice must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesiredoperation.Products that contain a radio transmitter arelabeled with FCC ID and may also carry the FCClogo.FCC Radio Frequency Interference State-mentThis equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interference in a res-idential installation. This equipment generates,uses, and can radiate radio frequency energyand, if not installed and used in accordance withthe instructions, may cause harmful interferenceto radio communications. However, there is noguarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment doescause harmful interference to radio or televisionreception, which can be determined by turningthe equipment off and on, the user is encour-aged to try to correct the interference by one ormore of the following measures:•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•Increase the separation between the equipmentand receiver.•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cir-cuit different from that to which the receiver isconnected.•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/tele-vision technician for help.FCC Radiation Exposure StatementThe available scientific evidence does not showthat any health problems are associated withusing low power wireless devices. There is noproof, however, that these low power wirelessdevices are absolutely safe. Low power Wirelessdevices emit low levels of radio frequencyenergy (RF) in the microwave range while beingused. Whereas high levels of RF can producehealth effects (by heating tissue), exposure tolow level RF that does not produce heatingeffects causes no known adverse health effects.Many studies of low level RF exposures have notfound any biological effects. Some studies havesuggested that some biological effects mightoccur, but such findings have not been con-firmed by additional research. The NIKONCOOLPIX P1/P2 has been tested and found tocomply with the Federal Communications Com-mission (FCC) guidelines on radio frequencyenergy (RF) exposures. The maximum SAR levelstested for the NIKON COOLPIX P1/P2 has beenshown to be 0.208 W/kg at Body.This device should not be co-located or oper-ated with any other antenna or transmitter.en_q3175.book Page iv Thursday, June 16, 2005 11:27 AM
vCAUTIONSModificationsThe FCC requires the user to be notified that anychanges or modifications made to this devicethat are not expressly approved by NikonCorporation may void the user’s authority tooperate the equipment.Interface CablesUse the interface cables sold or provided byNikon for your equipment. Using other interfacecables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15of the FCC rules.Notice for customers in the State ofCaliforniaWARNING: Handling the cord on this productwill expose you to lead, a chemical known to theState of California to cause birth defects orother reproductive harm. Wash hands afterhandling.Nikon Inc.,1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A.Tel.: 631-547-4200Notice for customers in CanadaCAUTIONThis class B digital apparatus meets allrequirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations.RSS-210 14. Exposure of Humans to RF FieldsThe installer of this radio equipment mustensure that the antenna is located or pointedsuch that it does not emit RF field in excessof Health Canada limits for the general pop-ulation; consult Safety Code 6, obtainablefrom Health Canada’s website www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpbATTENTIONCet appareil numéique de la classe Brespecte toutes les exigences du Règlementsur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.en_q3175.book Page v Thursday, June 16, 2005 11:42 AM
viNotice for customers in EuropeHereby, Nikon, declares that this digital camera is in compliance with the essential require-ments and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or ReproductionNote that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproducedby means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.• Items prohibited by law from being copiedor reproducedDo not copy or reproduce paper money, coins,securities, government bonds, or local govern-ment bonds, even if such copies or reproductionsare stamped “Sample”.The copying or reproduction of paper money,coins, or securities which are circulated in a for-eign country is prohibited.Unless the prior permission of the governmenthas been obtained, the copying or reproductionof unused postage stamps or post cards issuedby the government is prohibited.The copying or reproduction of stamps issued bythe government and of certified documents stip-ulated by law is prohibited.• Cautions on certain copies and reproduc-tionsThe government has issued cautions on copies orreproductions of securities issued by privatecompanies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates,etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, ex-cept when a minimum of necessary copies are tobe provided for business use by a company. Also,do not copy or reproduce passports issued by thegovernment, licenses issued by public agenciesand private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such aspasses and meal coupons.• Comply with copyright noticesThe copying or reproduction of copyrighted cre-ative works such as books, music, paintings,woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, andphotographs is governed by national and inter-national copyright laws. Do not use this productfor the purpose of making illegal copies or to in-fringe copyright laws.en_q3175.book Page vi Thursday, June 16, 2005 11:27 AM
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viiiTable of ContentsFor Your Safety .................................................................................................................... iiNotices ............................................................................................................................... ivTable of Contents ............................................................................................................. viiiBefore You Begin ................................................................................ 1Introduction........................................................................................................................ 1Parts of the Camera............................................................................................................ 2The Monitor........................................................................................................................ 4The Mode Dial .................................................................................................................... 6Navigating the Menus......................................................................................................... 7Displaying the Help ............................................................................................................. 7First Steps............................................................................................. 8Charging the Battery........................................................................................................... 8Inserting Batteries ............................................................................................................. 10Inserting Memory Cards.................................................................................................... 12Checking the Battery Level................................................................................................ 14Basic Setup ....................................................................................................................... 16Basic Photography............................................................................. 18Step 1–Select X (auto) Mode ......................................................................................... 18Step 2–Frame the Picture .................................................................................................. 20Step 3–Focus and Shoot.................................................................................................... 22Step 4–View the Results (Full-screen Playback) .................................................................. 24More on Photography....................................................................... 26C When Lighting Is Poor: Using the Flash .......................................................................... 27H Taking a Self-Portrait: Using the Self-Timer................................................................... 30F Focusing on the Subject: Using Focus Mode ................................................................. 31I Controlling Exposure: Exposure Compensation ............................................................. 33b Scene Mode ............................................................................................................. 34Controlling Exposure: Exposure Modes ............................................................................. 45Z Controlling File Size: Selecting Image Quality and Size ................................................. 47W Taking Pictures Using Sensitivity: Setting Sensitivity .................................................... 50d Adjusting the Hue: Using White Balance.................................................................... 52More on Playback.............................................................................. 55Viewing Pictures on the Camera ....................................................................................... 55Voice Memos: Recording and Playback ............................................................................. 58Viewing Pictures on TV ..................................................................................................... 60Viewing Pictures on a Computer ....................................................................................... 61Printing Pictures ................................................................................................................ 65w Print Set ....................................................................................................................... 66Printing via Direct USB Connection.................................................................................... 70en_q3175.book Page viii Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
ixPicture Editing.................................................................................... 76Available Picture Editing .................................................................................................... 76Cropping Pictures – Crop .................................................................................................. 77Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting......................................................................................... 78H Creating a Smaller Picture: Small Pic ............................................................................ 79Movies................................................................................................ 80S Recording Movies ......................................................................................................... 80Viewing Movies................................................................................................................. 85The Shooting Menu........................................................................... 86Using the Shooting Menu.................................................................................................. 86m Metering..................................................................................................................... 88q Continuous ................................................................................................................. 89A Best Shot Selector ...................................................................................................... 92C Auto Bracketing......................................................................................................... 93E Flash Exp. Comp......................................................................................................... 94F Image Adjustment........................................................................................................ 94M Image Sharpening ...................................................................................................... 95P Saturation Control ....................................................................................................... 96k AF Area Mode ............................................................................................................ 97Y Auto-focus Mode...................................................................................................... 100Fixed Aperture................................................................................................................. 100o Noise Reduction ......................................................................................................... 101q Reset .......................................................................................................................... 102r User Setting............................................................................................................... 103The Playback Menu ......................................................................... 104Using the Playback Menu ................................................................................................ 104List by Date ..................................................................................................................... 107z Slide Show ................................................................................................................ 109A Delete ......................................................................................................................... 111D Protect .................................................................................................................... 112E Transfer Marking ..................................................................................................... 112G Hide Image ............................................................................................................... 113L Copy ........................................................................................................................ 114en_q3175.book Page ix Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
xThe Set-up Menu ............................................................................. 115Using the Set-up Menu................................................................................................... 115R Menus...................................................................................................................... 116V Welcome Screen ...................................................................................................... 117W Date .......................................................................................................................... 118Z Monitor Settings....................................................................................................... 120b Date Imprint ............................................................................................................. 122Shot Confirmation .......................................................................................................... 124u AF Assist ................................................................................................................. 125h Sound Settings ........................................................................................................... 126i Auto Off .................................................................................................................... 127M/O Format Memory/Card ........................................................................................... 128j Language.................................................................................................................... 129k Interface (USB/Video mode) ..................................................................................... 129E Auto Transfer .......................................................................................................... 130n Reset All ..................................................................................................................... 131B Firmware Version .................................................................................................... 132Wireless Transfer Mode .................................................................. 133Functions of the Wireless Transfer Mode......................................................................... 133Using the Wireless Transfer Mode ................................................................................... 134Managing Profile Information ......................................................................................... 140Transferring Images to a Computer................................................................................. 141Technical Notes................................................................................ 150Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................... 150Caring for Your Camera.................................................................................................. 152Error Messages ............................................................................................................... 155Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................. 161Specifications.................................................................................................................. 165Index .............................................................................................................................. 168en_q3175.book Page x Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
1Before You BeginBefore You BeginIntroductionUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesNikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex elec-tronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries,AC adapters, and Speedlights) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digitalcamera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety require-ments of this electronic circuitry.THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA ANDMAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteriesnot approved by Nikon could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in thebatteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon deal-er.Before Taking Important PicturesBefore taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking thecamera with you on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally.Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product mal-function.Internal Memory and SD Memory CardThis camera uses both internal memory and an SD memory card for storing pictures. If youinsert a memory card into the camera, pictures will automatically be stored on the card in-stead of in the internal memory. To store, view or delete pictures in the internal memory orto format the internal memory, remove the memory card first.Life-Long LearningAs part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and edu-cation, continually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites:•For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/•For users in Europe: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support•For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to fre-quently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Ad-ditional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URLbelow for contact information:http://nikonimaging.com/en_q3175.book Page 1 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
2Before You BeginParts of the CameraMode Dial (c6)Power switch (c14)Self-timer lamp (c30)/AF-Assist illuminator (LED; c23, 152, 165)Shot confirmation (LED; c124)Built-in flash (c27)Lens (c153, 165)Eyelet for camera strapShutter-release button (c22)Power-on lamp (c14)Attaching the Camera strapMicrophone (c58)Lens not extendedLens coverWireless transfer LED(blinks when searching for a host; lights when connected to a host; off when not con-nected)(c133)Antenna (c20, XXX)Speakeren_q3175.book Page 2 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
3Before You BeginZoom (j/lk) buttons (c7, 20)Multi selector(C/H/F/I) (c7, 27, 30, 31, 33)d (center)/E(transfer) (c7, 61)m button (c86, 104) Red (C) lamp (c22)Interface connector coverUSB (c62)/Audio/Video (A/V) out (c60) connectorDelete A button (c24, 55)Monitor (c4)Tripod socket (c30, 44)Interface connector cover Play i button (c24, 55)Battery-chamber/Memory card slot cover (c10)Battery latch (c10)Battery-chamber/Memory card slotcover (c10)Power connector cover (for AC adapter kit)en_q3175.book Page 3 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
4Before You BeginThe Monitor9999991/601/60F2.7F2.7NORMNORM1010AFAF5 720893411 1013141632313025244292827 263621715121819123 22 2133Shooting1Shooting mode . . . . . 18, 34, 812Custom No1) . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 3Image sharpening . . . . . . . . . 954AE-L indicator2) . . . . . . . . . . . 435Focus indicator3) . . . . . . . . . 226Zoom indicator4) . . . . . . . . . 207Flash mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278Internal memory/Memory card indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189Battery level indicator5) . . . . . 1410Camera shake icon6) . . . 28, 15511 “Date not set” icon7) . . . . . . 1612 Time zone indicator8) . . . . . 11813Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) . . . 5014 Self-timer indicator . . . . . . . . 3015 Image size. . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 4716 Image quality . . . . . . . . . 18, 4717 Date imprint indicator . . . . . 12218 Date counter/Stored date number . . . . . . 12319 Number of exposures remaining/Length of movie . . . . . . . 18, 8020 Aperture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4621 Focus area9) . . . . . . . . . . 22, 9722 Shutter speed . . . . . . . . . . . . 4523 Exposure mode . . . . . . . . . . . 4524 Exposure compensation . . . . 3325 Continuous shooting mode . . . 8926 Bracketing10) . . . . . . . . . . . . 9327White balance bracketing11). . . . 9328 Best Shot Selector (BSS) . . . . 9229 Noise reduction . . . . . . . . . 10130 White balance . . . . . . . . . . . 5231 Image adjustment . . . . . . . . 9432 Saturation control . . . . . . . . 9633 Electronic VR . . . . . . . . . . . . 8434 Focus mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311) Appears when mode dial is rotated to P or A.2) Appears when taking a picture in Panorama assist mode.3) Appears when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.4) Appears when the zoom buttons are pressed.5) Appears when the battery is running low.6) Blinks at slow shutter speeds to warn that pictures may be blurred.7) Blinks when the camera clock has not been set.8) Appears when the new city time zone has been set.9) Displays the focus area when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway if AF area mode has been set to l Auto.10)Appears when Auto bracketing has been set to CAuto bracketing.11)Appears when WB (white balance) bracketing hasbeen set.Icons displayed vary with camera settings.en_q3175.book Page 4 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
5Before You BeginDisplay in the MonitorUse Photo info in Monitor settings of the Set-up menu to display or hide information forshooting or playback (c120).If the battery level indicator appears, the monitor will turn off temporarily while the flash ischarging (c14, 23).7755100NIKON100NIKONJPGJPG20052005121212120000010100080008NORMNORM12s12s18171614123458712 91110156131Current folder . . . . . . . . . . . . 252File number and type . . . . . . 253Internal memory/Memory card indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184Battery level indicator1) . . . . . 145Volume indicator. . . . . . . . . . 856Voice memo recording guide . . . 587Voice memo playback guide . . . 588Current frame number/Total number of frames/Length of movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 859D-Lighting icon . . . . . . . . . . 7810 Movie playback icon . . . . . . 8511 Image quality. . . . . . . . . . . . 1812 Image size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1813 Movie indicator . . . . . . . . . . 8014 Protect icon . . . . . . . . . . . . 11115 Print-order icon . . . . . . . . . . 6616 Transfer icon . . . . . . . . . . . 11217 Time of recording . . . . . . . . 1618 Date of recording. . . . . . . . . 161) Appears when the battery is running low.Icons displayed vary with camera settings.PlaybackNORMNORM15151/601/60F2.7F2.7Monitor shows cur-rent settings andview through lensMonitor shows viewthrough lens onlyNORMNORM15151/601/60F2.7F2.7Framing griden_q3175.book Page 5 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
6Before You BeginThe Mode Dialb Scene (c34)Choose from 16 “scenes”suited to different subjectsor shooting conditions andlet the camera do the rest.S Movie (c80)Choose from seven moviemodes.a Setup (c115)Display the Set-up menu,where you can performsuch tasks as setting thecamera clock and adjustingmonitor brightness.P A (c45)Choose these modes forvarying degrees of controlover shutter speed and ap-erture.X Auto (c18)A simple “point-and-shoot” mode recommend-ed for first time users ofdigital cameras.Y Wireless Transfer mode(c133)Connect the camera to awireless LAN and transferpictures to a computer orprint images from a printer.Z Image quality/Image size(c47)W ISO sensitivity (c50)d White balance (c52)Display menus of each op-tion.To select a mode, align the mode icon with the “q”mark next to the mode dial.en_q3175.book Page 6 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
7Before You BeginNavigating the MenusUse the multi selector to perform operations such as selecting or canceling menuitems that appear in the monitor. Press the d button after selecting an item to perform that operation.Use the multi selector to perform operations such as moving the area in which apicture is displayed or selecting a picture.Displaying the HelpThe COOLPIX P1/P2 displays explanations about modes andmenus of the camera in the monitor.Pressing l (Help) button when displaying a menu displaysthe help for the selected scene or item.Pressing d while displaying the help performs the function.Move cursor up.Move cursor down.Return to previous menu ormove cursor left.Display sub-menu or move cursor right.Press d to make selectionor display sub-menu.PORTRAITPORTRAIT Use for portrait pictures, create softskin tone effects.ConfirmExit Backen_q3175.book Page 7 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
8First StepsFirst StepsCharging the BatteryThe camera uses a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 lithium-ion battery (supplied).Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low.1Connect the power cableConnect the power cable to the supplied MH-62 battery charger (1) and insertthe wall plug into a power outlet (2). The CHARGE lamp will light to show thatthe charger is on (3).2Charge the batteryRemove the terminal cover from EN-EL8 andinsert the battery into the MH-62.CHARGE lamp starts blinking when batteryis inserted. Charging is complete when lampstops blinking.About two hours are required to charge afully depleted battery.MH-62LITHIUM ION BATTERY CHARGERCHARGECHARGELITHIUM ION BATTE123MH-62LITHIUM ION BATTERY CHARGERCHARGEMH-62LITHIUM ION BATTERY CHARGERCHARGELITHIUM ION CHARGECHARGE lamp DescriptionBlinks Battery charging.On Battery fully charged.FlickersBattery error. If ambient temperature is not 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F),wait until temperature is in this range before charging. Otherwiseunplug charger and remove battery immediately and take bothdevices to retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.en_q3175.book Page 8 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
9First StepsThe MH-62 Battery ChargerBefore using the MH-62, read and follow the warnings and notices on pages ii to viof this manual.The MH-62 is for use with EN-EL8 batteries. Do not use with incompatible batteries. The sup-plied power cable is intended solely for use with the MH-62 and is for domestic use only. Itmay be necessary to purchase another cable for use abroad; consult with a local Nikon-au-thorized retailer or service representative.EN-EL8 BatteriesBefore using the EN-EL8, read and follow the warnings and notices on pages ii–viand 154 of this manual.Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F).During charging, the temperature should be in the vicinity of 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F). Notethat the battery may become hot during use; wait for the battery to cool before charging.Failure to observe these precautions could damage the battery, impair its performance, orprevent it from charging normally.When the Battery Is Not in UseWhen the battery is not in use, remove it from the camera or battery charger and replace theterminal cover. The camera and battery charger draw minute amounts of current even whenoff; if left in place, the battery could be drained to the point that it no longer functions.3Unplug the chargerRemove the battery and unplug the charger.en_q3175.book Page 9 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
10First StepsInserting BatteriesInsert an EN-EL8 battery that has been fully-charged using the supplied MH-62battery charger into your camera.1Open the battery-chamber/memorycard slot coverSlide the cover in the direction shown in (1) untilit stops and open the cover (2).2Insert the batteryInsert the battery as shown in the label at theentrance to the battery chamber, making sure thepositive “+” and negative “–” terminals are in thecorrect orientation.Inserting BatteriesInserting the batteryupside down or back-wards could damagethe camera. Check tobe sure the battery isin the correct orienta-tion.The orange batterylatch is pushed aside as the battery is inserted. Thelatch will close when the battery is fully inserted.Make sure that the battery latch is secured over thebattery and that the battery is set.Battery Latchen_q3175.book Page 10 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
11First StepsReplacing BatteriesTurn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamphas gone out before opening the battery-chamber/memorycard slot cover.Slide the battery latch in the direction indicated to eject thebattery, which can then be removed using your fingers. •Note that the battery may become hot during use. Ob-serve due caution when removing the battery.Alternative Power SourcesTo power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an optional EH-62C AC adapt-er. Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter kit.Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.3Close the battery-chamber/memorycard slot coverClose the cover (1) and slide it in until it latches(2).Ensure the cover is closed firmly.en_q3175.book Page 11 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
12First StepsInserting Memory CardsPictures can be stored in the camera’s internal memory (about 32 MB for P1/16 MBfor P2) or on a Secure Digital (SD) memory card. If no memory card has been insertedin the camera, pictures will be stored in the camera’s internal memory, and if the cam-era contains a memory card, then pictures will automatically be stored on the card.To store pictures in the internal memory, remove the memory card.1Confirm that the camera is offThe power-on lamp should be off.2Open the battery-chamber/memorycard slot coverSlide the cover in the direction shown in (1) untilit stops and open the cover (2).3Insert the memory cardInsert the memory card in the direction of thearrow shown on the label at the entrance to thememory card slot until it stops.Inserting Memory CardsInsert the memory cardterminals first. Insertingthe card upside downor backwards coulddamage the camera orthe card. Check to besure the card is in thecorrect orientation.4Close the battery-chamber/memorycard slot coverClose the cover (1) and slide it until it latches (2).Ensure the cover is closed firmly.256MB256MBDirection of insertionTerminalsFronten_q3175.book Page 12 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
13First StepsThe Write Protect SwitchMemory cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of data.When this switch is in the “lock” position, pictures cannot be recorded, deleted, or edited,and the card cannot be formatted. Do not lock the card when taking, editing, or deletingpictures, when transferring images to a computer, when using Wireless transfer mode, orwhen formatting the memory card.Formatting Memory CardsWhen using the memory cards formatted by the device other than COOLPIX P1/P2, formatthem using the COOLPIX P1/P2 before first use. For information on formatting memorycards, see “M/O Format Memory/Card” (c128) in the Set-up menu.Removing Memory CardsMemory cards can be removed without loss of data whenthe camera is off. To remove memory cards, turn the cameraoff and confirm that the power-on lamp is off. Do not openthe battery-chamber/memory card slot cover while thepower-on lamp is lit. Open the battery-chamber/memorycard slot cover and press the memory card to partially ejectthe card. The card can then be removed by hand.•Memory cards may become hot during use; observe duecaution when removing memory cards.Memory Cards•Use only Secure Digital (SD) memory cards.•Do not disassemble or modify.•Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks.•Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects.•Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.•Do not leave in direct sunlight in a closed vehicle or in other areas exposed to high tem-peratures.•Do not expose to high levels of humidity or to corrosive gas.Write protect switchWhen the memory card is locked,pictures can be played back but can-not be recorded, deleted, edited, ortransferred using the d (E) but-ton on the camera, and the cardcannot be formatted.en_q3175.book Page 13 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
14First StepsChecking the Battery LevelBattery LevelThe red (C) lamp and power-on lamp will blink when the “WARNING!! BATTERYEXHAUSTED” warning is displayed (c155).1Turn the camera on•Press the power switch.•The power-on lamp lights when the camera ison.2Check the battery level in the moni-torWhen the camera is turned on for the first time, alanguage-selection dialog will be displayed.Choose the desired language and press d. See“Basic Setup” (c16). Display MeaningNO ICON Battery fully charged.w(lights)Low battery. If flash fires, monitor turns off while flashrecharges.WARNING!!BATTERYEXHAUSTEDBattery exhausted. Replace with fully charged battery.NORMNORM15151/601/60F2.7F2.7en_q3175.book Page 14 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
15First StepsTurning the Camera OffTo turn the camera off when the power-on lamp is lit, press the power switch.•Do not remove the battery or disconnect the EH-62C AC adapter kit (optional) until thepower-on lamp has gone out.The i ButtonThe camera can also be turned on by pressing the i button for about one second (exceptin Wireless transfer mode). The monitor will show full-screen playback (c24).The Power-On LampThe power-on lamp indicates the following:Auto Power Off (Standby Mode)If no operations are performed for one minute (default setting), the monitor will turn off au-tomatically and the camera will enter Standby mode to reduce the drain on the battery. Whilethe camera is in Standby mode, the power-on lamp will blink. If no operations are performedfor three minutes after the camera enters Standby mode, the power will turn off automati-cally and the power-on lamp will go out. The camera will be reactivated from Standby modewhen you:•Press the power switch•Press the shutter-release button halfway•Press the i button (when not in Wireless transfer mode, camera is in Playback mode)•Press the m button to display the menu for the current modeThe length of time before the camera enters Standby mode can be changed using the Autooff option in the Set-up menu (c127).However, the length of time is fixed in the following cases:•When a menu is displayed: 3 minutes•When pictures are being played back in a slide show: 30 minutes•When in Wireless transfer mode: 3 minutes (Auto off is unavailable.)•When using the optional EH-62C AC adapter kit: 30 minutesWhen connecting the camera to a computer or printer with a USB cable, Auto power offfunction does not work.When the power-on lamp is The camera isOn OnBlinkingIn Standby mode; Auto power off, or waitingfor next shot in Interval timer shooting orTime-lapse movieOff Offen_q3175.book Page 15 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
16First StepsBasic SetupThe first time the camera is turned on, a language-selection dialog will be dis-played in the monitor. Follow the steps below to choose a language and set thetime and date.Date not SetIf you exit without setting time and date, the s (“date not set”) icon will flash in the monitor(c4) when the camera is in Shooting mode and all pictures will have time stamp of“0000.00.00 00:00” (still images) or “2005.01.01 00:00” (movies).Highlight Deutsch (German), English,Español (Spanish), Français (French),Italiano (Italian), Nederlands (Dutch),Svenska (Swedish), (Japanese), (Simplified Chinese), (Traditional Chinese), (Korean), or (Russian) and press d.Confirmation dialog displayed.Highlight Yes.*To turn daylight saving time on or off,press multi selector down to highlightDaylightSaving and press d. WhenDaylightSaving is checked, time willautomatically be advanced one hour(c119). To return to Step 3, pressmulti selector up to highlight currenttime zone.TIME ZONE menu displayed.*Display map of world time zones. Select home time zone.ConfirmConfirmCancelCancelNoYesSet time and date?Set time and date?DATEConfirmDaylightSavingTIME ZONELondon, CasablancaOKConfirmBackBackHOME TIME ZONEHOME TIME ZONELondon, CasablancaConfirmBackBackHOME TIME ZONEHOME TIME ZONELondon, CasablancaConfirmen_q3175.book Page 16 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
17First StepsThe Clock BatteryWhen the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an EH-62C AC adapter (op-tional), the clock battery will charge in about ten hours. When fully charged, the clock batterycan provide a few days of back-up power.Setting the Clock from PictureProject (Windows XP/Mac OS X Only)If the camera is connected with the USB option set to PTP (c61) in the Interface menu ofthe Set-up menu, PictureProject and Wireless Camera Setup Utility (both provided) can beused to set the camera clock to the same time and date as the computer. See the Picture-Project Reference Manual (on CD) for details.Display DATE menu. Edit Day (order of Day, Month, and Yearmay differ in some areas).Select Month. Repeat steps 7 and 8 toedit Month, Year, hour, and minute.Highlight D M Y.Choose order in which Day, Month, andYear will be displayed.Exit to mode currently selected with themode dial.Note that time and date of recording willnot be imprinted on pictures unless Dateor Date and time is selected for Dateimprint (c122).0 0 0 0 DATEDATEMDY0 90 120050 0 0 0 DATEDATEMDY0 90 120050 0 0 0 DATEDATEMDY0 90 120051 3 0 0 DATEDATEConfirmMDY1 20 120051 3 0 0 DMY0 11 22005DATEDATEConfirmNORMNORM15151/601/60F2.7F2.7en_q3175.book Page 17 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
18Basic PhotographyBasic PhotographyStep 1–Select X ModeThis section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in X (Auto shoot-ing mode). In this automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode, the majority of camerasettings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, produc-ing optimal results in most situations.1Rotate the mode dial to X2Turn the camera onThe power-on lamp will light and the monitor willdisplay a welcome screen (c117). The camera isready to shoot when the monitor shows the viewthrough the camera lens.NORMNORM15151/601/60F2.7F2.7Exposure mode When taking pic-tures in Auto shoot-ing mode, P isdisplayed (c45).Shooting modeX indicates Auto shoot-ing mode.Internal memory/Memory cardWhen the camera contains a memory card,O is displayed, and when there is no mem-ory card in the camera, M is displayed.Number of exposures remainingThe number of pictures that can be stored in the in-ternal memory or on a memory card depends on thecapacity of the memory or memory card and the op-tion chosen for Image mode (Image quality andImage size) (c47).Image qualityChoose from three optionsdepending on how youplan to use the picture(c47). The default settingis NORMAL. Image sizeChoose from eight op-tions (for P1) or sevenoptions (for P2) depend-ing on how you plan touse the picture (c47).The default setting isc3264 × 2448 for P1,d2592 × 1944 for P2.Shutter speed Apertureen_q3175.book Page 18 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
19Basic PhotographyNumber of Exposures RemainingIf the number of exposures remaining is zero, the message “OUT OF MEMORY” will be dis-played in the monitor and no further pictures can be taken until you:•Choose a lower image quality or image size setting (c47) (depending on certain condi-tions, no further pictures may be taken even if you change the setting).•Insert a new memory card (c12).•Remove the memory card so that pictures will be recorded in the internal memory (picturescan be taken only when the internal memory has space).•Delete some pictures in the internal memory or on a memory card (c111).Available Functions in Auto Shooting ModeIn X (Auto shooting) mode, the Flash, Self-timer, Focus, and Exposure compensation canbe set (c26). In Z mode, Image quality and Image size can be set.en_q3175.book Page 19 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
20Basic PhotographyStep 2–Frame the Picture1Ready the cameraHold the camera steadily in both hands. Photo-graphs can be framed in the monitor.Don’t Block the ShotTo avoid dark or partially obscured pictures, keep yourfingers and other objects away from the lens, flashwindow, AF-assist illuminator, microphone, and an-tenna.2Frame your subjectYour Nikon digital camera is equipped with twotypes of built-in zoom: optical zoom, in which thecamera’s telescoping lens can be used to magnifythe subject up to 3.5 ×, and digital zoom, in whichdigital processing is used to further magnify theimage up to 4 ×, for a total of 14 ×. Use the zoombuttons to frame your subject in the center of themonitor:•Press the j (W) button to zoom out from yoursubject, increasing the area visible in the frame.•Press the k (T) button to zoom in on your sub-ject so that it fills a larger area of the frame.To use digital zoomWhen the camera is zoomed in to maximum mag-nification, holding the k (T) button down for morethan two seconds will trigger digital zoom. Thezoom indicator will turn yellow. Use the k (T) andj (W) buttons to adjust zoom in the digital zoomrange. To cancel digital zoom, press j (W) untilthe zoom indicator turns white.Zoom out Zoom inIndicator in monitorshows amount of zoomwhen either button ispressedDigital zoomNORM151/60F2.7NORM151/60F2.7en_q3175.book Page 20 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
21Basic PhotographyDigital Zoom•In digital zoom, data from the camera’s image sensor is processed digitally, enlarging thecenter area of the picture to fill the frame. Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not in-crease the amount of detail visible in the picture. Instead, details visible at maximum opti-cal zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image.•When digital zoom is working, the focus area is fixed in the center of the frame (c97).•When digital zoom is working, Metering is set just like nCenter-weighted (c88).When Lighting Is PoorWhen lighting is poor, sensitivity is raised to compensate and the image in the monitor maybe slightly mottled. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.en_q3175.book Page 21 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
22Basic PhotographyStep 3–Focus and Shoot1FocusPress the shutter-release button halfway to setfocus and exposure.The camera has a two stage shutter-release but-ton. The camera sets focus and exposure when thebutton is pressed halfway. Focus and exposure willremain locked while the shutter-release button iskept in this position.•In X mode, the camera focuses with Auto-focus on subject at center of frame.•When subject is in focus, the selected Focus areaturns green.2Take the picture•Press the shutter-release button the rest of theway down to take the picture.•To prevent blur, press the shutter-release buttondown smoothly.NORMNORM15151/601/60F2.7F2.7Red (C) LampAFAF1515NORMNORM1/601/60F2.7F2.7Focus indicatorFocus area With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, checkthe focus indicator and Red (C) lamp:On (green) Subject in focus.Blinks redCamera unable to focus on subjectat center of frame. Using focus lock,focus on another subject at samedistance, then recompose pictureand shoot.On (red) Flash will fire when picture is taken.Blinks red Flash is charging.Off Flash is off or not required.Focusindicator Red (C) lampen_q3175.book Page 22 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
23Basic PhotographyDuring RecordingWhile pictures are being recorded to the memory or memory card, the memory icon (O orM) will blink. Do not turn the camera off, eject the memory card, or remove or dis-connect the power source while pictures are being recorded. Cutting power or remov-ing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to thecamera, internal memory, or card.Low BatteryIf the flash fires when the low battery icon is displayed, the monitor will turn off while theflash recharges.Getting Good Results with AutofocusAutofocus performs best when there is contrast between the subject and the backgroundand the subject is evenly lit. It does not perform well if the subject is very dark or movingrapidly, if there are objects of sharply differing brightness in the scene (e.g., the sun is behindyour subject and their features are in deep shadow), or if there are several objects at differentdistances from the camera at the center of the frame (e.g., your subject is inside a cage).AutofocusThe COOLPIX P1/P2 has two modes that allow control of the Autofocus; AF area mode(c97) and Auto-focus mode (c100).AF-Assist IlluminatorCOOLPIX P1/P2 is equipped with an AF-assist illuminator. If lighting is poor, the built-in AF-assist illuminator will light when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, allowing thecamera to focus even when the subject is poorly lit. For more information on AF-assist illu-minator, see “u AF Assist” in the Set-up menu (c125).en_q3175.book Page 23 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
24Basic PhotographyStep 4–View the Results (Full-screen Playback)Deleting Unwanted PicturesDuring Shooting mode or Playback mode, pressing A displays the delete confirmation dialog(except when a menu is displayed). Highlight Yes and press d to delete the currently dis-played picture and return to Shooting mode or Playback mode.•Highlight No and press d to return to Shooting screen or Playback screen without delet-ing the picture.The i ButtonPressing the i button for about one second will turn the camera on (Auto off is unavail-able.). Press again to return to the mode selected with the mode dial.More About PlaybackFor more information on playback, see “More on Playback” (c55 - 75).1Press the i button2View pictures in the monitor•This mode is called “Full-screen playback.”•To view additional pictures, press multi selectordown or right to view pictures in the orderrecorded, up or left to view pictures in reverse order.•Pictures are displayed briefly at low resolutionwhile being read from the memory or a memorycard. This makes it possible to scroll rapidlythrough the pictures in the memory or a mem-ory card without waiting for each image to bedisplayed at full resolution.To cancel Full-screen playback and return to theAuto shooting mode, press the i button again.1111100NIKON100NIKONJPGJPG20052005121212120000010100080008NORMNORMDoneErase 1 image?Erase 1 image?No:Confirm:ConfirmYesen_q3175.book Page 24 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
25Basic PhotographyImage File and Folder NamesIn the memory or on the memory card, pictures are identified by file names with three parts:a four letter identifier, a four-digit file number assigned automatically by the camera in as-cending order, and a three-letter extension (e.g., “DSCN0001.JPG”). When a picture isviewed in the monitor, the file number and extension appear in the top right corner of thedisplay. The identifier is not displayed, but is visible when images are transferred to a com-puter.•Pictures are stored in a folder created automatically by the camera. The folder name in-cludes a three-digit folder number (e.g., 100NIKON).•Folders can hold up to 200 pictures; if a picture is taken when the current folder contains200 pictures, a new folder will be created by adding one to the largest folder number (e.g.,100NIKON → 101NIKON).•When taking pictures using FPanorama assist (c43), xUltra HS (c89), orzIntvl timer shooting (c91), each sequence of pictures is stored in a folder with aname consisting of a three-digit folder number followed by “XXXP_xxx”, “XXXN_xxx”, or“XXXINTVL” (e.g., “101P_001”, “101N_001” or “101INTVL”).•If you take a picture when the current folder contains a picture numbered 9999, a newfolder will be created and file numbering will begin again from 0001. •If file number reaches 200 or picture number reaches 9999 when the memory or thememory card contains a folder numbered 999, no further pictures can be taken, even ifthere is still memory capacity. Replace the memory card, or transfer all pictures to a com-puter (c61) and then format the memory or the memory card (c128).Picture type Identifier Extension cOriginalStill picture DSCN .JPG 24Movie DSCN .MOV 85Time-lapse movie INTN .MOV 83CopyCopy created using Small pic. SSCN .JPG 79Cropped copy RSCN .JPG 77Copy created using D-Lighting FSCN .JPG 78Audio file Voice memo DSCN, RSCN, SSCN, FSCN .WAV 58en_q3175.book Page 25 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
26More on PhotographyMore on PhotographyIn addition to X (Auto shooting) mode explained in “Basic Photography”(c18), the COOLPIX P1/P2 has other shooting modes which are P (Programmedauto) mode, A (Aperture-priority auto) mode, and b (Scene) mode. Use themode dial to select the mode. Some functions can be set when taking pictures with all the modes and somefunctions can only be set in P and A modes.*1The functions that can be set depend on the scene mode in use (c34). See Scene mode for more information.*2Can be set from Shooting menu in P (Programmed auto) mode and A (Aperture-priority auto) mode (c86).*3Pressing m in b (Scene) mode displays the Scene menu (c34).When the Focus Area Selection Guide or Exposure CompensationSetting Screen is DisplayedWhen the Focus area selection guide (c97) is displayed, Flash mode (c27), Self-timer mode(c30), Focus mode (c31), and Exposure compensation (c33) cannot be set.When the Exposure compensation setting screen (c33, 45) is displayed, Flash mode (c27),Self-timer mode (c30), and Focus mode (c31) cannot be set.Press d to hide Focus area selection guide or Exposure compensation setting screen and se-lect mode.How to select Function XP A b cC Flash{{{{*127H Self timer 30F Focus mode 31I Exposure comp. 33Z Image mode (imagequality and image size) {{*2 {*2{47Sensitivity --50d White balance 52Functions for Shootingmenu -{{-*3 86en_q3175.book Page 26 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
27More on PhotographyC When Lighting Is Poor: Using the FlashThe following six flash modes are available:Mode How it works When to use itzAutoFlash fires when lighting ispoor. Best choice in most situations.AAuto with red-eye reductionPre-flash is used before themain flash fires to reduce“red-eye.” If “red-eye” isdetected after an image istaken, the camera will cor-rect “red-eye” when stor-ing the picture.Use for portraits (works best whensubject is well within range of flashand looking at pre-flash). Not recom-mended when quick shutter responseis required.BFlash Cancel(off)Flash will not fire evenwhen lighting is poor.Use to capture natural lighting underdim light or where use of flash is pro-hibited. If J (camera shake) iconappears, care should be taken toavoid blurring.CAnytime Flash(fill flash)Flash fires whenever pic-ture is taken.Use to “fill-in” (illuminate) shadowsand back-lit subjects.CDSlow syncAuto flash combined withslow shutter speeds.Use to capture both subject and back-ground at night or under dim light.Care should be taken to avoid blur-ring.ERear-curtain syncShutter speed slows; built-in flash fires just beforeshutter closes.Creates stream of light trailing mov-ing objects. Care should be taken toavoid blurring when lighting is poor.en_q3175.book Page 27 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
28More on PhotographyTo choose the flash mode:The J (Camera Shake) IconWhen lighting is poor and the Flash is off (B), shutter speeds willslow and pictures may be blurred. If the shutter speed required forexposure is very slow, the J (camera shake) icon will appear in themonitor as a warning. Use of a tripod or support is recommended.Using the Built-In FlashLight from the flash reflected from particles of dust or other matter in the air may appear inpictures as bright specks. If this occurs, turn the flash off or zoom in and try again.Flash Mode SelectionFlash mode is not available in the following cases:•When taking pictures using sContinuous H, uContinuous L, xUltra HS, ory5 shot buffer (c89)•BSS is set to On (c92).•Auto bracketing is set to CAuto bracketing (c93).•Taking a picture in some scene modes (c34 - 44).•Taking a picture when Focus mode is set to w (Infinity mode) (c31).•Recording a movie other than Time-lapse movie (c81).Display Flash menu. Highlight desired mode and press d.Flash mode is displayed in monitor (to exitwithout changing mode, wait two sec-onds without pressing d).:Confirm:ConfirmFlashAUTOFlash:Confirm:ConfirmNORMNORM15151/601/60F2.7F2.7en_q3175.book Page 28 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
29More on PhotographyRed-Eye ReductionThe “Red-eye reduction” flash function of the COOLPIX P1/P2 uses an advanced red-eye re-duction method. Several pre-flashes are fired before the main flash fires to reduce “red-eye.”In addition to this function, if “red-eye” is detected the camera will automatically correct itwhen storing the picture (“In-Camera Red-Eye Fix”). Using this function there is slight delaybefore you can press the shutter release again for the next shot. Depending on the situation,red-eye reduction may not always produce the desired results. In some rare cases, other pic-ture areas may be affected as well as the “red-eye” area. In this case, choose another flashmode and try again.Flash Range•Flash range varies with zoom position. When the camera is zoomed all the way out, theflash has a range of approximately. XXX - XXX m/XXX' - XXX". When the camera iszoomed all the way in, the flash has a range of approximately. XXX - XXX m/XXX' - XXX"with Auto in Sensitivity.•The flash may not be able to light the entire subject at distances of less than XXX cm(XXX'). When taking close-ups, play each picture back after shooting to check the results.Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency)Sensitivity is a measure of how sensitive the camera responds tolight. Your Nikon digital camera normally has a sensitivity roughlyequivalent to film with an ISO 50 rating for COOLPIX P1 or ISO 64rating for COOLPIX P2.When sensitivity is set to Auto, the camera will automatically in-crease sensitivity in response to lighting conditions, permitting fasterexposures and minimizing blur caused by inadvertent camera move-ment (camera shake).An ISO icon will be displayed to warn that pictures may be slightly mottled.NORMNORM15151/601/60F2.7F2.7en_q3175.book Page 29 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
30More on PhotographyH Taking a Self-Portrait: Using the Self-TimerWhen the self-timer is on, pictures are taken 10 or 3 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. This can be used to allow you to appear in your ownpictures or to prevent close-up or low-light shots from being blurred by the cam-era movement that occurs when the shutter-release button is pressed.The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink untilone second before the picture is taken, staying lit during the fi-nal second to warn that the shutter is about to be released.The Self-Timer•When using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on aflat, level surface.•If an option other than zIntvl timer shooting is selected for Continuous (c89), Con-tinuous will automatically be set to rSingle.•When BBS is set to ON or Auto bracketing is set to CAuto bracketing, Continuouswill automatically be set to rSingle.Display Self-timer menu. Highlight option.Exit menu. H icon is displayed in monitor(to exit without setting the self-timer,wait two seconds without pressing d).Start timer.•Countdown timer in monitor showsnumber of seconds remaining untilshutter is released.•Press the shutter-release button againto stop the self-timer.10s3sSelf-timerOFFOff10s3s:Confirm:ConfirmSelf-timerOff10sNORMNORM101015151/601/60F2.7F2.71515NORMNORM1010AFAF1/601/60F2.7F2.7en_q3175.book Page 30 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
31More on PhotographyF Focusing on the Subject: Using Focus ModeChoose a focus mode according to the subject and composition.Mode How it works When to use it Mode dialNO ICONAutofocusCamera automatically adjustsfocus according to distance tosubject.Use when subject is 50 cm(1'8") or more from lens.XPAbSYwInfinityCamera focuses at infinity;focus indicator lights when-ever shutter-release buttonis pressed halfway. Flash isdisabled.Use when shooting distantscenes through fore-ground objects such aswindows.2 m - ∞(6'7" - infinity)####Camera can focus on sub-jects 2 m or more from thelens.Use when subject is 2 m(6'7") or more from thelens. Camera focuses onsubjects faster than withnormal Autofocus.FMacroclose-upIf zoomed in or out until Ficon in the shooting displayturns green, camera canfocus on objects as close as4 cm (1.6") to the lens.Use for close-ups.en_q3175.book Page 31 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
32More on PhotographyTo choose the focus mode:Focus ModeFocus mode is not available in some scene modes (c34 - 44).Display Focus mode menu. Highlight option.Exit menu. Focus mode icon appears inmonitor (to exit without setting Focusmode, wait two seconds without press-ing d).AFFocus mode:Confirm:ConfirmAF AFFocus mode:Confirm:Confirm1515NORMNORMen_q3175.book Page 32 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
33More on PhotographyI Controlling Exposure: Exposure CompensationExposure compensation is used to alter the exposure from the value suggested bythe camera. Exposure compensation can be set to values between –2.0 EV (un-derexposure) and +2.0 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV. Exposure CompensationExposure compensation is not available when KFIREWORKS SHOW (c39) is selected inthe Scene mode.Exposure Compensation in P and A ModesIn addition to exposure compensation, exposure can be set with flexible program in P (Pro-grammed auto) mode and aperture in A (Aperture-priority auto) mode.Choosing a Value for Exposure CompensationAs a rule of thumb, select positive values when large areas of the frame are very brightly lit (forexample, when photographing an expanse of sunlit water, sand, or snow) or when the back-ground is much brighter than the main subject. Choose negative values when large areas ofthe frame are very dark (for example, when photographing a forest of dark green leaves) orwhen the background is much darker than the main subject. This is because the camera, in or-der to avoid extreme under- or over-exposure, tends to lower exposure when the frame is verybright and raise exposure when the frame is very dark. This can make naturally bright subjectslook darker and naturally dark subjects appear over-bright, or “washed out.”HistogramA histogram shows distribution of tones in image; horizontal axis corresponds to pixel bright-ness, with dark tones to left and bright tones to right, while vertical axis shows number ofpixels of each brightness in the image.The scale of an axis is determined by the maximum number of pixels of a picture.Display value for exposure compensation(exposure compensation setting screen)and histogram (distribution of tones).Highlight desired value.•You can frame your subject, focus, andshoot.•Press d to exit.:Exit:Exit00Histogram1.01.0:Exit:Exiten_q3175.book Page 33 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
34More on Photographyb Scene ModeScene mode offers a menu of 16 “scenes”, each corresponding to a common sit-uation, such as a backlit subject, sunset, or interior shot. Camera settings are au-tomatically adjusted to suit the selected scene, sparing the user the necessity ofadjusting each setting separately. With Advanced option, 3 effects, including NORMAL, can be selected for 11 ofthe 16 scenes. For example, you can adjust an image in Portrait mode so that skintones appear brighter.To choose a scene:Select Scene mode (default is A). Display Scene menu.Highlight scene.•To exit without changing current selec-tion, press m.Display Advanced options menu.•If there are no options, selected scenemode is set and screen returns toShooting mode. Selected scene shownby icon in top left corner of the moni-tor.NORMNORM15151/601/60F2.7F2.7PORTRAIT (FACE AF)ConfirmExit HelpPORTRAITConfirmExit Help1EFFECT 2NORMALEFFECT 1PORTRAITPORTRAITConfirmExit Helpen_q3175.book Page 34 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
35More on PhotographyScene ModesDepending on your subject, scene modes may not always produce the desired results. If re-sults are not to your satisfaction, choose X (Auto shooting), P or A and try again.AF-assist IlluminatorAF-assist illuminator will not light in ELANDSCAPE, GNIGHT LANDSCAPE, JDUSK/DAWN, KFIREWORKS SHOW, NMUSEUM, or PSPORTS modes, or when the centerfocus area is not selected in BPORTRAIT, DNIGHT PORTRAIT, or MCLOSE UP.Checking Advanced Options EffectsYou may not be able to check Advanced options effects in the monitor. Play back the pictureand check effects.Highlight option. Set option and return to shooting mode. •If Advanced option is not set toNORMAL, the selected effect (1 or 2)appears next to the scene mode icon.1PORTRAITPORTRAITHelpHelpConfirmConfirmExitExitEFFECT 2NORMALEFFECT 1NORMNORM15151/601/60F2.7F2.7en_q3175.book Page 35 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
36More on PhotographyThe following scenes are available:Settings for Scene ModesC and F indicate Flash and Focus mode respectively.The J (Camera Shake) IconWhen the J icon appears in the monitor, pictures may be blurred. In this section, the pre-cautions that you can take to avoid blur are indicated by stars:hold the camera in both hands and brace elbows against your body.use a tripod or rest the camera on a flat, level surface.A PORTRAIT (FACE AF)This function is optimal for photographing portraits (from thewaist up) of up to three people. When the camera recognizeshuman faces, the square focus area is displayed and the subjectis in focus (Face-priority AF). When the shutter-release buttonis pressed halfway, focus area is locked and the camerafocuses. Main subjects stand out clearly while background details are softened, lend-ing sense of depth to composition.See P.42 for more information on how to take pictures with this function.For EFFECT 1, skin appears brighter, causing people to stand out.For EFFECT 2, the surface of people’s skin appears smoother.CA(Changeable) FAutofocusB PORTRAITUse for portraits. Main subject stands out clearly while back-ground details are softened, lending composition sense ofdepth.For EFFECT 1, skin appears brighter, causing people to standout.For EFFECT 2, the surface of people’s skin appears smoother.•Degree of softening depends on amount of light available.•Select from 99 areas to focus on in the focus area using the multi selector.CA(changeable) FAutofocusen_q3175.book Page 36 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
37More on PhotographyC PARTY/INDOORUse for shots that include details of the background, or to cap-ture the effects of candlelight and other indoor backgroundlighting.For EFFECT 1, pictures do not have as much noise and areblurred less than with normal shooting. Shutter response is alsoquicker than normal.For EFFECT 2, pictures do not have as much noise and are blurred less, as withEFFECT 1. However, backgrounds appear brighter than when using EFFECT 1.•Blur level:CA(changeable) FAutofocusD NIGHT PORTRAITUse for shots that provide natural balance between main sub-ject and background when shooting portraits under low light.For EFFECT 1, the brightness of the background is preserved ,causing the subject to stand out.For EFFECT 2, point sources of light radiate out in addition tothe effects for EFFECT 1. This causes the nightscape to stand out.•Noise reduction turns on automatically at slow shutter speeds. It takes more timethan usual to store the picture.•Select from 99 areas to focus on in the focus area using the multi selector.•Blur level:CA(changeable) FAutofocusE LANDSCAPEUse for vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines, colors, andcontrast in such subjects as skyscapes and forests.For EFFECT 1, colors are enhanced, causing landscape toappear more vivid and clear.For EFFECT 2, the blue color of the sky is captured more vividly.•Camera focuses at infinity. Focus indicator lights whenever shutter-release buttonis pressed halfway.•AF-assist illuminator will not light even when lighting is poor.C B F wen_q3175.book Page 37 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
38More on PhotographyF PANORAMA ASSISTUse when taking a series of pictures thatwill later be joined to form a singlescene (for example, a panorama or 360°virtual-reality image).See P.43 for more information on how to take pictures with this function.•Flash, Self-timer, Focus, and Exposure modes are fixed at settings for the first shotin a series. Zoom is also fixed at the adjustment for the first shot in a series.CB(changeable) FAutofocus(changeable)G NIGHT LANDSCAPEA slow shutter speed is used to produce stunning night land-scapes.For EFFECT 1, pictures do not have as much noise as with nor-mal shooting. Use of a tripod is recommended.For EFFECT 2, point sources of light radiate out in addition tothe effects for EFFECT 1. This causes the nightscape to stand out. Use of a tripod isrecommended.•Focus is fixed at infinity. Focus indicator lights whenever shutter-release button ispressed halfway.•Noise reduction turns on automatically at slow shutter speeds. It takes more timethan usual to store the picture.•AF-assist illuminator does not light even if for a dark subject.•Blur level: C B F wH BEACH/SNOWVividly captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields,beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.Cz(changeable) FAutofocusen_q3175.book Page 38 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
39More on PhotographyI SUNSETBeautifully captures the deep hues in sunsets and sunrises.For EFFECT 1, the red hues are captured more vividly.For EFFECT 2, the colors of the sunset and sunrise are pre-served.•Blur level: C B F AutofocusJ DUSK/DAWNBeautifully captures the colors in the weak natural light beforesunrise or after sunset.For EFFECT 1, blue colors are captured more vividly.For EFFECT 2, the colors of the landscape are preserved.•Camera focuses at infinity. Focus indicator lights whenevershutter-release button is pressed halfway.•Noise reduction turns on automatically at slow shutter speeds. It takes more timethan usual to store the picture.•AF-assist illuminator does not light even if for a dark subject.•Blur level: C B F wK FIREWORKS SHOWThe contrast with the background is deepened and fireworksstand out.For EFFECT 1, pictures are shot with a slower shutter speed.Pictures may contain more noise than normal.For EFFECT 2, large fireworks that burst slowly are clearly cap-tured along with their trail.•Focus is fixed at infinity. Focus indicator lights whenever shutter-release button ispressed halfway.•Exposure compensation cannot be used.•AF-assist illuminator does not light even if for a dark subject.•Blur level: C B F wen_q3175.book Page 39 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
40More on PhotographyL BACK LIGHTUse when light is coming from behind your subject, throwingtheir features into shadow, or when your subject is in the shadebut the background is brightly lit.For EFFECT 1, people appear brighter than normal.For EFFECT 2, the picture is shot to match the brightness ofpeople. Use this effect when people still appear dark using EFFECT 1.C C F AutofocusM CLOSE UPUse to capture vivid colors in close-up shots of flowers, insects,and other small objects, with the background artisticallyblurred.For EFFECT 1, subject is captured more vividly and clearly.For EFFECT 2, background details are softened and shutterresponse is quicker. Optimal for capturing moving subjects such as flowers swayingin the breeze.•To focus on objects as close as 4 cm (1.6") to the lens, adjust zoom until the macroclose-up icon (F) in monitor turns green.•Minimum focus distance varies with zoom position.•The camera focuses continuously, until AF lock is set by pressing the shutter-release button halfway.•Select from 99 areas to focus on in the focus area using the multi selector.•Blur level: CB(changeable) F FN MUSEUMUse indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for exam-ple, in museums and art galleries) or in other indoor settingswhere you do not want to use the flash.•The Best Shot Selector (BSS; c92) turns on automatically,reducing the effects of inadvertent camera movement.•Photography may be prohibited altogether in some locations. Be sure to obtainpermission first.•AF-assist illuminator does not light even if for a dark subject.•Blur level: C B F Autofocus(changeable)en_q3175.book Page 40 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
41More on PhotographyO COPYProvides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board orin printed matter such as a business card.•Colored text and drawings may not show up well in the finalpicture.CB(changeable) FAutofocus(changeable)P SPORTSFast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots.•Camera focuses continuously on center of frame until shut-ter-release button is pressed halfway to lock focus.•While shutter-release button is fully pressed, camera shootsat about XXX frames per second; monitor turns off.•Focus, exposure, and auto white balance are determined by first shot in eachseries.C B F Autofocus(changeable)en_q3175.book Page 41 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
42More on PhotographyTo use A PORTRAIT (FACE AF):PORTRAIT (FACE AF) - Face-priority AF•The camera focuses continuously, until the camera recognizes a subject’s face.•When the camera does not recognize a face, the object at the center of the frame is fo-cused.•Optical zoom is available in the PORTRAIT (FACE AF) mode, but digital zoom (c20) doesnot work.•The face selected for focusing by the camera varies depending upon a number of condi-tions including the direction in which each person is facing.•The camera is unable to recognize human faces in the following situations:-The subject is wearing sunglasses or part of face is obstructed in some other way.-The subject is facing sideways.-A portion of the face is too big because the subject is too close to the camera.-A portion of the face is too small because the subject is too far away from the camera.Rotate the mode dial to b. K blinks inthe center of the monitor (default set-ting).•K indicates the size of a subject’s facethat the camera can recognize.•If a different Scene menu is selected,press m button and select A.When the subject’s face becomes almostthe same size as K, the camera recog-nizes it and is framed with L (yellow).•When the camera recognizes morethan one face, the closest and largestis framed with L (yellow) and the oth-ers with M (yellow). The camera canrecognize up to three faces.•If the frame (L or M) disappearsbecause the subject moves, the cam-era goes back to the screen in step 1.Press the shutter-release button halfwayto lock the focus on the face framed withL (yellow). When focus is locked, thecolor changes from yellow to green. Pressthe shutter-release button the rest of theway down to take the picture.NORMNORM15151/601/60F2.7F2.7NORMNORM15151/601/60F2.7F2.7NORMNORMAFAF15151/601/60F2.7F2.7en_q3175.book Page 42 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
43More on PhotographyTo use F PANORAMA ASSIST:Select F (PANORAMA ASSIST) in Scenemenu.Pan direction ( ) displayed in yellow.Select how pictures will be joined together in completed panorama. This is the direc-tion in which to pan the camera after each shot.Make selection (to change selected pandirection, press d again and repeat steps3 and 4). Pan direction displayed in white.Take first picture. G icon is displayed,and white balance and exposure com-pensation are locked. About one third ofpicture is shown superimposed on viewthrough lens (if pan direction is left toright, picture will appear on left side ofmonitor).PANORAMA ASSISTConfirmExit HelpNORMNORM15151/601/60F2.7F2.7NORMNORM15151/601/60F2.7F2.7Right to left Left to rightTop to bottomBottom to topNORMNORM15151/601/60F2.7F2.7NORMNORM15151/601/60F2.7F2.7en_q3175.book Page 43 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
44More on PhotographyPanorama AssistThe pan direction, Flash mode, Self-timer mode, Focus mode, and Exposure compensationcannot be changed after the first picture is taken. To change the pan direction, press them button to end shooting and repeat steps 1 to 3.Full-Screen PlaybackWhen you press the i button after starting shooting, Panorama assist mode is terminatedand the most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor. Using a TripodUsing a tripod makes it easier to compose overlapping shots.Joining Panorama PicturesTransfer the pictures taken with FPANORAMA ASSIST to your computer (c61) and usethe Panorama Maker function in PictureProject to join them into a single scene. For furtherinformation, see the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD).Compose the next shot to overlap withthe previous picture.Take next shot. Repeat steps 6 and 7 untilall shots in series have been taken.End series.•Shooting will also end if changing modeusing the mode dial or entering Standbymode. NORMNORM15151/601/60F2.7F2.7en_q3175.book Page 44 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
45More on PhotographyControlling Exposure: Exposure ModesIn P and A modes, shutter speed and aperture can beadjusted to suit the user’s creative intent.P and A modes also give the user control over sensitivity(ISO equivalency; c50), white balance (c52), and theoptions in the Shooting menu (c86).P: Programmed AutoFlexible ProgramIn P mode, different combinations of shutter speedand aperture can be selected by pressing the multiselector right (“flexible program”). Press the multiselector right or left to switch from one to the other.While flexible program is in effect, shutter speedand aperture are displayed yellow (otherwise, theyare displayed white), and an asterisk (“*”) appearsnext to the exposure mode indicator in the shootingdisplay. Default values can be restored by turningthe camera off.Mode How it works When to use itPProgrammed autoCamera sets shutter speed andaperture for optimal exposure.“Flexible program” can be used toselect additional combinations ofshutter speed and aperture thatwill produce the same exposure.Recommended for most situa-tions.AAperture-priority autoUser chooses aperture: camerasets shutter speed for bestresults.Large apertures (small f/-numbers)soften background details and letmore light into camera, increasingrange of flash. Small apertures(large f/-numbers) increase depthof field, bringing main subject andbackground into focus.Rotate the mode dial to P. Frame picture, focus, and shoot.1515NORMNORMF2.7F2.700:Exit:Exit1/601/60en_q3175.book Page 45 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
46More on PhotographyA: Aperture-Priority AutoIf the selected aperture would result in the picture being under- or over-exposed,the aperture display in the monitor will flash when the shutter-release button ispressed halfway. Choose another aperture and try again.An aperture of f/XXX may not be available at some zoom positions. For smallerapertures, try zooming the camera out.Aperture and ZoomThe maximum and minimum values for aperture are determined by the camera lens andzoom setting. Unless On is chosen for Fixed aperture (c100), aperture will change asthe camera is zoomed in or out. If the second-highest aperture setting is selected with thecamera zoomed all the way out and the camera is then zoomed in, the camera will varythe f/-number to maintain aperture at the second-highest setting for the current zoom po-sition.Faster Shutter SpeedsDepending on the amount of light available, it may be possible to achieve shutter speeds ashigh as 1/2,000 s by selecting an aperture of f/XXX (maximum zoom) or between f/XXX andf/XXX (widest angle).Rotate the mode dial to A. Display value for exposure compensation(exposure compensation setting screen)and histogram (distribution of tones).Select aperture. Frame picture, focus, and shoot.1515NORMNORM:Exit:Exit00HistogramF2.7F2.700:Exit:Exiten_q3175.book Page 46 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
47More on PhotographyZ Controlling File Size: Selecting Image Quality and SizeThe size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be recorded onthe memory or the memory card, depends on the size and quality of the images.Before shooting, choose an image quality and size according to how you plan touse the picture.Image QualityThe process of reducing the file size of a picture when storing it is called compres-sion. In this camera, pictures are compressed and recorded as JPEG files.The more a picture is compressed, the smaller the picture size becomes and thelarger the number of pictures that can be stored in memory or on a memory card.However, the quality of the image is degraded and the reproducibility of the im-age’s fine areas is reduced.The less a picture is compressed, the larger the picture size becomes and thesmaller the number of pictures that can be stored in memory or on a memorycard. However, it maintains the presentation of the image’s fine areas and increas-es the image quality.Select from the following three options.Image SizeSmaller images create smaller files suitable for transmission by e-mail or for use inweb pages.When printed in larger sizes, however, small images will be rough and uneven inappearance. The size of images when printed depends on the printer resolution:the higher the resolution, the smaller the final print size.Option DescriptionCompressionYFINEFine image quality, suitable for enlargements orhigh quality prints. File size reduced to roughly1/4 of its original size.ZNORMAL(default setting)Normal image quality, suited to most applica-tions. File size reduced to roughly 1/8 of its origi-nal size.aBASICBasic image quality, suitable for pictures that willbe distributed by e-mail or used in web pages. Filesize reduced to roughly 1/16 of its original size.LowHighen_q3175.book Page 47 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
48More on PhotographySelect from the following options according to your shooting intent.* All figures are approximate. Print sizes assume a printer resolution of approximately 300dpi. The size of images when printed depends on the printer resolution: the higher the resolution, the smaller the final print size.To choose image quality or size:The Shooting MenuImage quality and size can also be set in the Shooting menu (c86).Image size (pixels) Print size (cm)*c 3264 × 2448(default setting for P1) 28 × 21 (11" × 8")d 2592 × 1944(default setting for P2) 22 × 16 (8.6"× 6.5")e 2048 × 1536 17 × 13 (6.7"× 5.1")f 1600 × 1200 14 × 10 (5.3"× 4")g 1280 × 960 11 × 8 (4" × 3")h 1024 × 768 9 × 7 (3.4"× 2.6")i 640 × 480 5 × 4 (2.1"× 1.6")j 3264 × 2176(for P1) 28 × 18 (11" × 7")j 2592 × 1728(for P2) 28 × 15 (11" × 5.8")IMAGE MODE menu is displayed. Highlight Image quality or Image sizeand press d.Highlight option and press d. Rotate mode dial to X, b, P, A orY (when Shoot & Transfer isselected.). Current image quality and sizedisplayed in monitor.Image qualityImage sizeExitIMAGE MODEIMAGE MODEConfirmConfirmHelpHelpImage qualityImage sizeExitIMAGE MODEIMAGE MODEConfirmConfirmHelpHelp3264×24482592×1944IMAGE SIZE 1/2IMAGE SIZE 1/22048×15361600×12001280×960ConfirmExit2424NORMNORM1/601/60F2.7F2.7en_q3175.book Page 48 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM

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