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    DIGITAL CAMERA
    User’s Manual
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    respective holders.
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    Introduction
    First Steps
    ABasic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
    Shooting Suited for the Scene
    aTaking Portrait (Smile Face) Shots 
    Automatically
    cMore on Playback
    DMovies
    EVoice Recordings
    Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers
    dShooting, Playback and Setup Menus
    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 equipment. 
    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:
    WARNINGS
    Turn off in the event of 
    malfunction
    Should you notice smoke or an 
    unusual smell coming from the 
    camera or AC adapter, unplug the AC 
    adapter and remove the battery 
    immediately, taking care to avoid 
    burns. Continued operation could 
    result in injury. After removing or 
    disconnecting the power source, take 
    the equipment to a Nikon-authorized 
    service representative for inspection.
    Do not disassemble
    Touching the internal parts of the 
    camera or AC adapter could result in 
    injury. Repairs should be performed 
    only by qualified technicians. Should 
    the camera or AC adapter break open 
    as the result of a fall or other accident, 
    take the product to a Nikon-authorized 
    service representative for inspection, 
    after unplugging the product and/or 
    removing the battery.Do not use the camera or AC 
    adapter in the presence of 
    flammable gas
    Do not use electronic equipment in 
    the presence of flammable gas, as this 
    could result in explosion or fire.
    Handle the camera strap with 
    care
    Never place the strap around the neck 
    of an infant or child.
    Keep out of reach of children
    Particular care should be taken to 
    prevent infants from putting the 
    battery or other small parts into their 
    mouths.
    This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon 
    product, to prevent possible injury.
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    For Your Safety
    Observe caution when 
    handling the battery
    The battery may leak or explode if 
    improperly handled. Observe the 
    following precautions when handling 
    the battery for use in this product:
    •Before replacing the battery, turn 
    the product off. If you are using the 
    AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
    •Only use a Rechargeable Li-ion 
    Battery EN-EL11 (supplied). Charge 
    the battery by inserting it in a 
    Battery Charger MH-64 (supplied).
    •When inserting the battery, do not 
    attempt to insert it upside down or 
    backwards.
    •Do not short or disassemble the 
    battery or attempt to remove or 
    break the battery insulation or 
    casing.
    •Do not expose the battery to flame 
    or to excessive heat.
    •Do not immerse in or expose to 
    water.
    •Return the battery to the battery 
    case for transportation. Do not 
    transport or store with metal objects 
    such as necklaces or hairpins.
    •The battery is prone to leakage 
    when fully discharged. To avoid 
    damage to the product, be sure to 
    remove the battery when no charge 
    remains.
    •Discontinue use immediately should 
    you notice any change in the 
    battery, such as discoloration or 
    deformation.
    •If liquid from the damaged battery 
    comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty 
    of water.
    Observe the following 
    precautions when handling 
    the battery charger
    •Keep dry. Failure to observe this 
    precaution could result in fire or 
    electric shock.
    •Dust on or near the metal parts of 
    the plug should be removed with a 
    dry cloth. Continued use could 
    result in fire.
    •Do not handle the power cable or 
    go near the battery charger during 
    lightning storms. Failure to observe 
    this precaution could result in 
    electric shock.
    •Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug 
    or bend the power cable, place it 
    under heavy objects, or expose it to 
    heat or flames. Should the insulation 
    be damaged and the wires become 
    exposed, take it to a Nikon-
    authorized service representative for 
    inspection. Failure to observe these 
    precautions could result in fire or 
    electric shock.
    •Do not handle the plug or battery 
    charger with wet hands. Failure to 
    observe this precaution could result 
    in electric shock.
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    For Your Safety
    Use appropriate cables
    When connecting cables to the input 
    and output jacks, use only the cables 
    provided or sold by Nikon for the 
    purpose, to maintain compliance with 
    product regulations.
    Handle moving parts with 
    care
    Be careful that your fingers or other 
    objects are not pinched by the lens 
    cover or other moving parts.
    CD-ROMs
    The CD-ROMs supplied with this 
    device should not be played back on 
    audio CD equipment. Playing CD-
    ROMs on an audio CD player could 
    cause hearing loss or damage the 
    equipment.
    Observe caution when using 
    the flash
    Using the flash close to your subject’s 
    eyes could cause temporary visual 
    impairment. Particular care should be 
    observed if photographing infants, 
    when the flash should be no less than 
    one meter (39 in.) from the subject.
    Do not operate the flash with 
    the flash window touching a 
    person or object
    Failure to observe this precaution 
    could result in burns or fire.Avoid contact with liquid 
    crystal
    Should the monitor break, care should 
    be taken to avoid injury caused by 
    broken glass and to prevent liquid 
    crystal from the monitor touching the 
    skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
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    Notices
    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 digital 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 interference to radio 
    communications. However, there is no 
    guarantee that interference will not 
    occur in a particular installation. If this 
    equipment does cause harmful 
    interference to radio or television 
    reception, which can be determined 
    by turning the equipment off and on, 
    the user is encouraged to try to correct 
    the interference by one or more of the 
    following measures:
    •Reorient or relocate the receiving 
    antenna.
    •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.CAUTIONS
    Modifications
    The FCC requires the user to be 
    notified that any changes or 
    modifications 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 chemical known 
    to the State of California to cause birth 
    defects or other reproductive harm.
    Wash hands after handling.
    Nikon Inc.,
    1300 Walt Whitman Road 
    Melville, New York 11747-3064 
    USA
    Tel: 631-547-4200
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    Notices
    Notice for customers in Canada
    CAUTION
    This Class B digital apparatus complies 
    with Canadian ICES-003.
    ATTENTION
    Cet appareil numérique de la classe B 
    est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du 
    Canada.
    Symbol for Separate Collection in 
    European Countries
    This symbol indicates that 
    this product is to be 
    collected separately.
    The following apply only to 
    users in European countries:
    This product is designated for separate 
    collection at an appropriate collection 
    point. Do not dispose of as household 
    waste.
    For more information, contact the 
    retailer or the local authorities in 
    charge of waste management.
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    Table of Contents
    For Your Safety ...................................................................................................................................... ii
    WARNINGS................................................................................................................................................ ii
    Notices...................................................................................................................................................... v
    Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................1
    About This Manual ................................................................................................................................ 1
    Information and Precautions ............................................................................................................. 2
    Parts of the Camera ............................................................................................................................... 4
    The Camera Body ...................................................................................................................................................4
    The Monitor................................................................................................................................................................6
    Basic Operations..................................................................................................................................... 8
    The c (Playback) Button..................................................................................................................................8
    The r (favorites) Button....................................................................................................................................8
    The Multi Selector...................................................................................................................................................9
    The d Button.................................................................................................................................................... 10
    Help Displays .......................................................................................................................................................... 11
    Shutter-release Button ..................................................................................................................................... 11
    Attaching the Camera Strap ......................................................................................................................... 11
    First Steps ............................................................................................................................................. 12
    Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................................................12
    Inserting the Battery ...........................................................................................................................14
    Removing the Battery ....................................................................................................................................... 15
    Turning On and Off the Camera................................................................................................................. 15
    Setting Display Language, Date and Time .................................................................................16
    Inserting Memory Cards ....................................................................................................................18
    Removing Memory Cards............................................................................................................................... 19
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    Table of Contents
    A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode ................................................................. 20
    Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode .......................................................20
    Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode ............................................................................................... 21
    Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................................22
    Using the Zoom.................................................................................................................................................... 22
    Step 3 Focus and Shoot .....................................................................................................................24
    Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures ..........................................................................................26
    Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) ............................................................................................................ 26
    Deleting Pictures.................................................................................................................................................. 26
    Using the Flash......................................................................................................................................28
    Setting the Flash Mode .................................................................................................................................... 28
    Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ...............................................................................................30
    Macro Mode ...........................................................................................................................................31
    Exposure Compensation ...................................................................................................................32
    Shooting Suited for the Scene ...................................................................................................... 33
    C Using the Scene Mode .................................................................................................................33
    Setting the Scene Mode.................................................................................................................................. 33
    Features ..................................................................................................................................................................... 34
    Taking Pictures for a Panorama .................................................................................................................. 40
    x Automatic Shooting Suited for the Scene (Scene auto selector mode) ....................42
    How to shoot pictures in the scene auto selector mode ........................................................... 42
    u Using the Food Mode ....................................................................................................................44
    a Taking Portrait (Smile Face) Shots Automatically............................................................ 46
    Using the Smile Mode ........................................................................................................................46
    The Smile Menu ....................................................................................................................................48
    Adding to List......................................................................................................................................................... 48
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