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Nikon CoolPix P3 User Manual

Nikon CoolPix P3
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First Steps
Removing Memory Cards
Turn the camera off and
confirm that the power-on
lamp has gone out before
removing memory cards.
Open the battery chamber/
memory card slot cover and
press the card to pop it up.
The card can then be re-
moved by hand.
Note that the memory card may become hot during use. Observe due caution when removing it.
Note on the Write Protect Switch
SD memory cards are
equipped with a write
protect switch. Pictures
cannot be recorded or de-
leted and the memory
card cannot be formatted
when this switch is in the
“lock” position. Unlock by sliding the switch to the “write” position before taking, editing or de-
leting pictures, transferring images to a computer, using Wireless transfer mode, or formatting the
memory card.
4
Turn camera on.
The power lamp will light and the monitor will turn
on.
Formatting Memory Cards
When the screen at left is displayed, press the multi selec-
tor up to highlight Format and then press d.
Do not turn the camera off or remove the battery or
memory card until formatting is complete.
You can take pictures after formatting is complete.
Note that formatting deletes all pictures and oth-
er data on the memory card. Before formatting,
be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish
to keep.
CARD IS NOT FORMATTED
Format
No
OK
Write protect
switch

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Nikon CoolPix P3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Megapixel8.1 MP
Camera typeCompact camera
Sensor type-
Image stabilizerNo
Image sensor size- \
Maximum image resolution3264 x 2448 pixels
Still image resolution(s)640 x 480, 1024 x 768, 2048 x 1536, 2592 x 1944, 3264 x 2176
Digital zoom4 x
Optical zoom3.5 x
Focal length range7.5 - 26.3 mm
Lens structure (elements/groups)7/6
InterfaceUSB 2.0
Built-in flashYes
Aperture range (F-F)2.7 - 5.3
Camera shutter speed- s
Compatible operating systemsWindows
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)36 - 126 mm
Auto focusing (AF) modesContinuous Auto Focus
Flash modesAuto, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (tele)0.4 - 2 m
Flash range (wide)0.4 - 4 m
Internal memory23 MB
Compatible memory cardsSD
Motion JPEG frame rate30 fps
Maximum video resolution640 x 480 pixels
Display diagonal2.5 \
Display resolution (numeric)150000 pixels
Scene modesBacklight, Beach, Close-up (macro), Dawn, Dusk, Fireworks, Museum, Night landscape, Night portrait, Panorama, Party (indoor), Portrait, Snow, Sports, Landscape (scenery)
Photo effectsBlack&White
White balanceAuto
Camera playbackmovie, single image
Self-timer delay3 s
Product colorSilver
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth31 mm
Width92 mm
Height61 mm
Weight170 g

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