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86
Z
1
Press the
P
button.
Shooting information will
be displayed in the
monitor
.
2
Display metering
options.
Highlight the current
metering method in the
information dis
play and
press
J
.
3
Choose a metering
method.
Highlight an option and
press
J
.
To
r
e
t
u
r
n
t
o
shooting mode, press the
shutter-release butt
on
halfway
.
A
See Also
F
or information on using the
S
(
g
) button and the co
mmand dial to
choose a metering method, see page
194.
P
button
Information display
105
107
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
4
Quick Start Guide
4
For Your Safety
6
Notices
9
Table of Contents
13
Introduction
21
X Introduction 0
21
Getting to Know the Camera
22
The Camera Body
22
The Monitor
25
Playback Mode
26
The Information Display
27
The Mode Dial
29
The Command Dial
30
Camera Menus: an Overview
32
Using Camera Menus
33
C Shooting Menu
36
D Playback Menu
36
Menu Options
36
M Recent Settings
39
N Retouch Menu
39
First Steps
40
Charge the Battery
40
Insert the Battery
41
Insert a Memory Card
43
Basic Setup
45
Basic Photography
47
Battery Level and Card Capacity
47
Point-And-Shoot" Photography (I Mode)
49
Basic Playback
53
Deleting Unwanted Photographs
54
Creative Photography (Scene Modes)
55
Portrait
55
Landscape
55
Child
55
Sports
56
Close up
56
Night Portrait
56
Night Landscape
56
Party/Indoor
56
Beach/Snow
56
Sunset
56
Dusk/Dawn
56
Pet Portrait
56
Candlelight
56
Food
57
Silhouette
57
High Key
57
Low Key
57
Recording and Viewing Movies
58
Recording Movies
58
The Movie Recording Display
61
Movie Settings
63
Viewing Movies
65
Editing Movies
67
Trimming Movies
67
Saving Selected Frames
70
P, S, A, and M Modes
72
Shutter Speed and Aperture
72
P: Programmed Auto
73
S: Shutter-Priority Auto
74
A: Aperture-Priority Auto
75
M: Manual
76
User Settings: U1 and U2 Modes
80
Saving User Settings
80
Recalling User Settings
82
Resetting User Settings
82
Release Mode
83
Single-Frame, Continuous, Self-Timer, Remote, and Movie
83
Modes
83
K Release Mode 0
83
Self-Timer and Remote Control Modes
86
Image Quality and Size
89
Image Quality
89
Image Size
92
Focus
94
Autofocus
95
Autofocus Mode
95
AF-Area Mode
96
Focus Lock
99
Manual Focus
100
ISO Sensitivity
101
S ISO Sensitivity 0
101
Auto ISO Sensitivity Control
103
Adjust Settings
104
Exposure
105
Metering
105
Exposure Compensation
107
White Balance
109
White Balance Options
109
Fine-Tuning White Balance
112
Preset Manual
114
Image Enhancement
119
Picture Controls
119
Selecting a Picture Control
119
Modifying Picture Controls
121
Creating Custom Picture Controls
126
Sharing Custom Picture Controls
129
Preserving Detail in Highlights and Shadows (Active D-Lighting)
130
Flash Photography
132
Using the Built-In Flash
132
Flash Mode
133
Flash Compensation
136
FV Lock
138
Other Shooting Options
141
Restoring Default Settings
141
Bracketing
143
Interval Timer Photography
147
Using a GPS Unit
150
More on Playback
152
Full-Frame Playback
152
Photo Information
154
File Information
155
Iso Sensitivity
157
Focal Length
157
Thumbnail Playback
160
Calendar Playback
162
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
164
Protecting Photographs from Deletion
166
Deleting Photographs
168
Full-Frame, Thumbnail, and Calendar Playback
168
The Playback Menu
170
Connections
174
Q Connections 0
174
Using Viewnx 2
174
Installing Viewnx 2
174
Copy Pictures to the Computer
176
View Pictures
178
Printing Photographs
179
Connecting the Printer
179
Printing Pictures One at a Time
181
Start Printing
182
Printing Multiple Pictures
183
Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set
186
Viewing Photographs on TV
189
HDMI Options
191
Camera Menus
192
D the Playback Menu: Managing Images
192
Playback Folder
193
Playback Display Options
193
Image Review
193
Rotate Tall
194
Slide Show
194
C the Shooting Menu: Shooting Options
196
Reset Shooting Menu
196
Storage Folder
197
Color Space
198
Long Exposure NR
199
High ISO NR
199
Built-In AF-Assist Illuminator
200
Exposure Comp. for Flash
200
Flash Cntrl for Built-In Flash
201
Auto Bracketing Set
201
B the Setup Menu: Camera Setup
202
Format Memory Card
203
Monitor Brightness
203
Photo Info
204
Flicker Reduction
204
Time Zone and Date
205
Language
206
Image Comment
206
Auto Image Rotation
207
Self-Timer
208
Auto off Timer
209
Image Review Time
209
Remote on Duration (ML-L3)
209
Beep
210
Shutter Sound
210
File Number Sequence
211
MF Distance Indicator Units
212
Reverse Indicators
212
Assign Fn1 Button
213
Assign J/Fn2 Button
214
Reverse Dial Rotation
214
Slot Empty Release Lock
215
Eye-Fi Upload
215
Firmware Version
216
N the Retouch Menu: Creating Retouched Copies
217
Creating Retouched Copies
218
D-Lighting
220
Red-Eye Correction
221
Trim
222
Filter Effects
223
Monochrome
223
Color Balance
225
Image Overlay
226
NEF (RAW) Processing
229
Resize
231
Fisheye
233
Quick Retouch
233
Straighten
233
Color Outline
234
Color Sketch
234
Perspective Control
235
Miniature Effect
236
Selective Color
237
Side-By-Side Comparison
239
Recent Settings/O My Menu
241
My Menu
242
Technical Notes
246
Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)
246
Compatible Flash Units
247
Other Accessories
250
Caring for the Camera
252
Cleaning
252
Storage
252
Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions
253
Caring for the Camera
253
Caring for the Battery
254
The Charger
255
Available Settings
256
Troubleshooting
258
Battery/Display
258
Shooting (All Modes)
258
Shooting (P, S, A, M)
260
Playback
260
Miscellaneous
261
Error Messages
262
Specifications
265
Approved Memory Cards
271
Memory Card Capacity
272
Index
273
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Nikon COOLPIX A Specifications
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Brand
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Model
COOLPIX A
Category
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Language
English
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