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DIGITAL CAMERA
Reference Manual
CT3A03(11)
6MN15911-03
Feature Highlights of the COOLPIX L28
Let your camera take over
G (Easy Auto) Mode................................................. A 32

When you aim the camera at your subject, the camera selects the appropriate settings for you.
Its easy to take pictures in situations that normally require difficult settings, such as when
shooting with backlighting or shooting at night.
Simply press the shutter-release button to capture beautiful shots quickly and easily.
Capture perfect portraits
Smart Portrait Mode ................................................. A 39

This mode is perfect for portraits and group shots.
When you aim the camera at a person, the camera focuses automatically on that persons face.
With options like Smile timer, which captures images automatically when your subject
smiles, and Skin softening, which makes facial skin tones appear smoother, youll capture
vibrant shots of your subjects every time.
Introduction
Parts of the Camera
The Basics of Shooting and Playback
Shooting Features
Playback Features
Recording and Playing Back Movies
General Camera Setup
Reference Section
Technical Notes and Index
Introduction
Read This First
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX L28 digital camera. Before using the camera,
please read the information in For Your Safety (A x) and familiarize yourself with the
information provided in this manual. After reading, please keep this manual handy and refer
to it to enhance your enjoyment of your new camera.
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Attaching the Camera Strap

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Introduction
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About This Manual

If you want to start using the camera right away, see The Basics of Shooting and Playback
(A 9).
To learn about the parts of the camera and information that is displayed in the monitor, see
Parts of the Camera (A 1).
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Other Information
Symbols and Conventions
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions
are used in this manual:
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Description
This icon indicates notes and information that should be read before using the
camera.
A/E/F
These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information;

E: Reference Section, F: Technical Notes and Index.
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This icon indicates cautions and information that should be read before using
the camera.
SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards are referred to as memory cards in this manual.
The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the default setting.
The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of buttons or
messages displayed on a computer monitor appear in bold.
In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that
monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.
Illustrations and monitor content shown in this manual may differ from the actual product.
Information and Precautions

Life-Long Learning
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As part of Nikons Life-Long Learning commitment to ongoing product support and education,
continually updated information is available online at the following sites:
For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/
For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/
For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently
asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional
information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. Visit the site below for
contact information:
http://imaging.nikon.com/
Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic
circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, and AC
adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and
proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.
THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY
VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.
For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.
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Before Taking Important Pictures

Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera 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 malfunction.
About the Manuals

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No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,
stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without
Nikons prior written permission.
Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in
these manuals at any time and without prior notice.
Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and
complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the
Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).
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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means
of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.
Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced
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Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government
bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped Sample. The copying or reproduction of
paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless the
prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage
stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.
The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents
stipulated by law is prohibited.
Cautions on certain copies and reproductions
The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private
companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except
when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do
not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and
private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.
Comply with copyright notices
The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings,
woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international
copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe
copyright laws.
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Disposing of Data Storage Devices
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Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or
built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can
sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software,
potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is
the users responsibility.
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data
using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images
containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any
pictures selected for the Select an image option in the Welcome screen setting (A 82). Care
should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage
devices.
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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.
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This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon
product, to prevent possible injury.
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 batteries
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 batteries.
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
batteries or other small parts into their
mouths.
Observe caution when

handling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if
improperly handled. Observe the
following precautions when handling
batteries for use in this product:
Before replacing the batteries, turn
the product off. If you are using an
AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
Use only the batteries approved for
use in this product (A 10). Do not
combine old and new batteries or
batteries of different makes or types.
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Do not remain in contact with

the camera, battery charger,
or AC adapter for extended
periods while the devices are
on or in use
Parts of the devices become hot.
Leaving the devices in direct contact
with the skin for extended periods may
result in low-temperature burns.
If Nikon rechargeable Ni-MH

batteries EN-MH2 (EN-MH2-B2 or
EN-MH2-B4) are purchased
separately, charge and use each of
them as a set. Do not combine
batteries from different pairs.
The EN-MH2 rechargeable batteries
are for use with Nikon digital
cameras only, and are compatible
with COOLPIX L28.
Insert batteries in the correct
orientation.
Do not short or disassemble
batteries or attempt to remove or
break battery insulation or casing.
Do not expose batteries to flame or
to excessive heat.
Do not immerse in or expose to
water.
Do not transport or store with metal
objects such as necklaces or
hairpins.
Batteries are prone to leakage when
fully discharged. To avoid damage
to the product, be sure to remove
the batteries when no charge
remains.
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Discontinue use immediately should

you notice any change in the
batteries, such as discoloration or
deformation.
If liquid from damaged batteries
comes in contact with clothing or
skin, rinse immediately with plenty
of water.
Observe the following
precautions when handling
the Battery Chargers
(available separately)
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 flame. Should the insulation
be damaged and the wires become
exposed, take it to a Nikonauthorized 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.
Do not use with travel converters or
adapters designed to convert from
one voltage to another or with DCto-AC inverters. Failure to observe
this precaution could damage the
product or result in overheating or
fire.
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.
CD-ROMs
The CD-ROMs included 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 subjects
eyes could cause temporary visual
impairment. Particular care should be
observed if photographing infants,
when the flash should be no less than
1 m (3 ft 4 in.) from the subject.
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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Handle moving parts with care

Be careful that your fingers or other
objects are not pinched by the lens
cover or other moving parts.
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.
Turn the power off when

using inside an airplane or the
hospital
Turn the power off while inside the
airplane during take off or landing.
Follow the instructions of the hospital
when using while in a hospital. The
electromagnetic waves given out by
this camera may disrupt the electronic
systems of the airplane or the
instruments of the hospital. Remove
the Eye-Fi card, which can be the
cause of the disruption, beforehand if
inserted in the camera.
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Notices
Notice for Customers in the
U.S.A.
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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 users
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.
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
Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numrique de la classe B
est conforme la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
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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Notice for customers in the State of

California
Symbol for Separate Collection in

European Countries
This symbol on the batteries

indicates that the batteries
are to be collected separately.
The following apply only to
users in European countries:
All batteries, whether marked with
this symbol or not, are 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
Introduction ................................................... ii
Introduction
Read This First ....................................................... ii

Attaching the Camera Strap.............................. iii
About This Manual .................................................. iv
Information and Precautions............................ vi
For Your Safety ..................................................... x
WARNINGS .................................................................... x
Notices................................................................. xiv
Parts of the Camera ..................................... 1

The Camera Body................................................. 2
Using Menus (d Button) .............................. 4
The Monitor ........................................................... 6
Shooting Mode .......................................................... 6
Playback Mode ........................................................... 8
The Basics of Shooting and Playback.... 9

Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries ............... 10
Applicable Batteries.............................................. 10
Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card.......... 12
Internal Memory and Memory Cards......... 13
Preparation 3 Set the Display Language,
Date, and Time................................................... 14
Step 1 Turn the Camera On........................... 18
Turning the Camera On and Off................... 19
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode.................... 20
Available Shooting Modes ............................... 21
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Step 3 Frame a Picture .................................... 22

Using the Zoom ...................................................... 23
Step 4 Focus and Shoot.................................. 24
The Shutter-release Button .............................. 25
Step 5 Play Back Images ................................. 26
Step 6 Delete Images....................................... 28
Shooting Features ..................................... 31

G (Easy Auto) Mode ....................................... 32
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) ... 33
To View a Description of Each Scene......... 34
Characteristics of Each Scene ......................... 34
Smart Portrait Mode
(Capturing Smiling Faces).............................. 39
Using Skin Softening ............................................ 41
A (Auto) Mode ................................................ 42
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi
Selector................................................................. 43
Available Features.................................................. 43
Using the Flash (Flash Modes)........................ 44
Using the Self-timer .............................................. 47
Using Macro Mode................................................ 49
Adjusting Brightness
(Exposure Compensation) ................................ 51
Default Settings....................................................... 52
Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the
d Button (Shooting Menu) ...................... 54
Available Shooting Menus................................ 55
Features That Cannot Be Used
Simultaneously .................................................. 56
Focusing............................................................... 57
Using Face Detection .......................................... 57
Focus Lock.................................................................. 59
Playback Features....................................... 61
Recording and Playing Back Movies.... 73

Recording Movies ............................................. 74
d Button (Movie Menu)............................... 77
Playing Back Movies ........................................ 78
General Camera Setup.............................. 81

d Button (Setup Menu) ............................. 82
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Playback Zoom .................................................. 62

Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display........ 63
d Button (Playback Menu) ....................... 64
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer,
or Printer .............................................................. 65
Using ViewNX 2 ................................................. 67
Installing ViewNX 2 ............................................... 67
Transferring Images to the Computer ...... 70
Viewing Images....................................................... 72
Editing Still Images...................................... E5

Editing Features................................................. E5
D-Lighting:
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast..... E7
Skin Softening:
Softening Skin Tones...................................... E8
Small Picture:
Reducing the Size of an Image................ E9
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy........... E10
Connecting the Camera to a TV
(Viewing Images on a TV)........................ E12
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
(Direct Print)................................................. E14
Connecting the Camera to a Printer ... E15
Printing Individual Images....................... E17
Printing Multiple Images .......................... E19
The Shooting Menu
(for A (Auto) Mode)................................ E22
Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)... E22
White Balance (Adjusting Hue)............. E24
Continuous Shooting ................................. E27
Color Options................................................... E28
The Smart Portrait Menu......................... E29
Skin Softening.................................................. E29
Smile Timer........................................................ E30
Blink Proof .......................................................... E30
Reference Section ................................. E1

Using Panorama Assist............................... E2
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The Playback Menu ................................... E31

Print Order
(Creating a DPOF Print Order)............... E31
Slide Show......................................................... E34
Protect.................................................................. E35
Rotate Image.................................................... E37
Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory
and Memory Card) ....................................... E38
The Movie Menu ........................................ E40
Movie Options................................................. E40
Autofocus Mode............................................ E42
The Setup Menu ......................................... E43
Welcome Screen............................................ E43
Time Zone and Date ................................... E44
Monitor Settings............................................ E47
Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time)... E49
Electronic VR .................................................... E50
Motion Detection.......................................... E52
AF Assist .............................................................. E53
Sound Settings ............................................... E54
Auto Off............................................................... E55
Format Memory/Format Card............... E56
Language ........................................................... E57
Video Mode ...................................................... E58
Blink Warning................................................... E58
Eye-Fi Upload................................................... E60
Reset All............................................................... E61
Battery Type...................................................... E64
Firmware Version........................................... E64
File and Folder Names ............................. E65
Optional Accessories ................................ E66
Error Messages............................................ E67
Technical Notes and Index .................. F1

Caring for the Product.................................. F2
The Camera............................................................ F2
Batteries.................................................................... F4
Memory Cards ...................................................... F6
Cleaning and Storage................................... F7
Cleaning ................................................................... F7
Storage...................................................................... F7
Troubleshooting ............................................ F8
Specifications ............................................... F15
Approved Memory Cards........................... F19
Supported Standards.................................... F19
Index................................................................ F21
Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body....................................................2
Using Menus (d Button).....................................4
The Monitor.............................................................6
Parts of the Camera
This chapter describes the parts of the camera and explains information that is displayed in
the monitor.
Shooting Mode ..............................................................................................6

Playback Mode ...............................................................................................8
If you want to start using the camera right away, see The Basics of Shooting and
Playback (A 9).
The Camera Body

1 234
Lens cover closed
Parts of the Camera
10
Shutter-release button.................................... 24
Flash ............................................................................44
Microphone............................................................74
Lens cover
Zoom control........................................................ 23
f : Wide-angle .............................................. 23
g : Telephoto................................................. 23
h : Thumbnail playback .......................... 63
i : Playback zoom...................................... 62
j : Help.............................................................. 34
Lens
Power connector cover (for connecting

optional AC adapter) ............................... E66
Power switch/power-on lamp ................... 18
Self-timer lamp..................................................... 47
AF-assist illuminator.......................................... 82
10 Eyelet for camera strap......................................iii
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5
6
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9
10
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13
12
d button ............................... 4, 54, 64, 77, 82
Monitor ........................................................................ 6
Speaker ..................................................................... 79
10 l (delete) button...............................................28
Flash lamp............................................................... 46
b (e movie-record) button..................... 74
A (shooting mode) button...32, 33, 39, 42
12 Battery chamber ..................................................10
c (playback) button....................................... 26
13 Memory card slot ................................................12
Multi selector
k (apply selection) button
11
Parts of the Camera
11
15 14
Battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover..........................10, 12
14 USB/audio/video output connector.......65

15 Connector cover..................................................65
16 Tripod socket ..................................................F17
Using Menus (d Button)

You can use the multi selector and the k button to navigate the menus.
Press the d button.
The menu is displayed.
Press the multi selector J.

The selected menu icon is displayed in
yellow.
Menu icon
Shooting menu
Image mode
White balance
Parts of the Camera
Continuous
Color options
Press H or I to select the

desired menu icon.
Press the k button.

You can now select items within the
menu.
Set up
Welcome screen
Welcome screen
Time zone and date
Time zone and date
Monitor settings
Monitor settings
Print date
Print date
Elec tronic VR
Elec tronic VR
Motion detec tion
Motion detec tion
AF assist
AF assist
Press H or I to select an item

in the menu.
Press the k button.

The settings for the item you selected
are displayed.
Electronic VR
Welcome screen
Time zone and date
Monitor settings
Auto
Print date
O ff
Elec tronic VR
Motion detec tion
Press H or I to select a
setting.
Press the k button.

The setting you selected is applied.
When you are finished using the menu,
press the d button.
Parts of the Camera
AF assist
Electronic VR
Auto
O ff
Notes About Setting Menu Items
Certain menu items cannot be set depending on the current shooting mode or the state of the
camera. Unavailable items are displayed in gray and cannot be selected.
When a menu is displayed, you can switch to shooting mode by pressing the shutter-release
button, the A (shooting mode) button, or the b (e movie-record) button.
The Monitor
The information that is displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback changes
depending on the cameras settings and state of use.
By default, information is displayed when you turn on the camera and also when you
operate the camera, and disappears after a few seconds (Monitor settings (A 82) >
Photo info > Auto info).
Shooting Mode
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Shooting mode.............................32, 33, 39, 42
18 Internal memory indicator ............................18
Macro mode .......................................................... 49
19 Aperture value ......................................................25
Zoom indicator ............................................ 23, 49
20 Shutter speed........................................................25
Focus indicator..................................................... 24
21 Focus area................................................................24
AE/AF-L indicator.......................................... E4
Flash mode............................................................. 44
Focus area (face detection,

pet detection) .......................................................24
Eye-Fi indicator .................................................... 83
23 ISO sensitivity..................................................F12
Battery level indicator...................................... 18
24 Exposure compensation value...................51
Electronic VR icon............................................... 82
25 Color options.........................................................55
10 Print date ................................................................. 82
26 Skin softening........................................................55
11 Motion detection icon .................................... 82
27 White balance .......................................................55
12 Date not set indicator...........17, 82, E67
28 Continuous shooting mode ................38, 55
13 Travel destination icon.................................... 82
29 Blink proof icon ....................................................55
14 Movie options....................................................... 77
30 Self-timer indicator ............................................47
15 Movie recording time ......................74, E41
31 Smile timer..............................................................55
16 Image mode ..........................................55, E22
32 Pet portrait auto release .................................38
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Parts of the Camera
Number of exposures remaining

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(still images) ...........................................18, E23
Playback Mode
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Date of recording ............................................... 14
Time of recording............................................... 14
Battery level indicator...................................... 18
Protect icon............................................................ 64
Eye-Fi indicator .................................................... 83
Small picture icon .............................................. 64
Cropped image icon ........................................ 62
Print order icon .................................................... 64
Image mode ..........................................55, E22
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1m 0s
1m 0s
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10 Movie options .......................................................77

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(a) Current image number/

total number of images..........................26
(b) Movie recording time ..............................78
12 Internal memory indicator ............................26

13 Movie playback indicator...............................78
14 Volume indicator.................................................79
15 D-Lighting icon ....................................................64
16 Skin softening icon ............................................64
17 File number and type.............................. E65
The Basics of Shooting and

Playback
Preparation
Shooting
Step 1 Turn the Camera On..............................................................................................18
Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode.......................................................................................20
Step 3 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................22
Step 4 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................24
Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries ..................................................................................10

Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card.............................................................................12
Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time.....................................14
Playback
Step 5 Play Back Images ....................................................................................................26
Step 6 Delete Images..........................................................................................................28
Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries
Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.
Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover,
hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from
falling out.
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2
1
Insert the batteries.

Confirm that the positive (+) and negative () terminals are
oriented correctly as described on the label at the entrance of
the battery chamber, and insert the batteries.
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.
Applicable Batteries
Two LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (included batteries)
Two FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries
Two EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries
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Removing the Batteries
Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have turned off before
opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
The camera, batteries, or memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe
caution when removing the batteries or memory card.
Notes About the Batteries
Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page xi and in Batteries (F4) before
use.
Do not combine old and new batteries or batteries of different makes or types.
Batteries with the following defects cannot be used:
Batteries with insulation that

does not cover the area around
the negative terminal
Batteries with a flat

negative terminal
Battery Type
By setting Battery type in the setup menu (A 82) to match the type of batteries inserted in the
camera, the batteries can perform more efficiently.
The default setting is the type of batteries included with purchase. When any other type of batteries
are used, turn the camera on and change the setting.
Alkaline Batteries
Batteries with peeling
Performance of alkaline batteries may vary greatly depending on the manufacturer. Choose a
reliable brand.
AC Power Source
You can use the AC Adapter EH-65A (available separately; E66) to power the camera from an
electrical outlet.
Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than the EH-65A.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
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Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card
Turn off the camera and open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover.
When the camera turns off, the monitor turns off.
Before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover,
hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from
falling out.
3
2
1
Insert a memory card.

Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place.
B
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Inserting a Memory Card
Inserting a memory card upside down or backwards could

damage the camera and the memory card. Be sure to check that
the memory card is in the correct orientation.
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.
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2
Formatting a Memory Card
The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be
sure to format it with this camera.
All data stored on a memory card is permanently deleted when the card is formatted.
Copy any data on the card that you wish to keep to a computer before formatting.
To format a memory card, insert the card into the camera, press the d button, and select
Format card (E56) in the setup menu (A 82).
Notes About Memory Cards
See Memory Cards (F6) and the documentation included with your memory card for more
information.
Removing the Memory Card
1 2
High Temperature Caution
The camera, batteries, and memory card may be hot immediately after using the camera. Observe
caution when removing the batteries or memory card.
Turn the camera off and be sure that the power-on lamp and the
monitor have turned off before opening the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover.
Gently push the memory card into the camera (1) to partially eject
the card, and then remove the card (2). Do not pull it at an angle.
Internal Memory and Memory Cards

Camera data, including images and movies, can be saved either in the cameras internal
memory (approx. 25 MB) or on a memory card. To use the cameras internal memory for
shooting or playback, first remove the memory card.
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Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time

When the camera is turned on for the first time, the language-selection screen and the date
and time setting screen for the camera clock are displayed.
Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green)
lights and then the monitor turns on (the power-on lamp
turns off when the monitor turns on).
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Press the multi selector H or I to

select the desired language and
then press the k button.
Language
Cancel
Press H or I to select Yes and then press the

k button.
Time zone and date

Choose time zone and
set date and time?
Yes
No
Cancel
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Press J or K to select your home

time zone and then press the
k button.
Press H to enable daylight saving time.
When the daylight saving time function is
enabled, W is displayed in the monitor.
Press I to disable daylight saving time.
Press H or I to select the date format and

London, Casablanca
Back
Date format
Year/Month/Day
Month/Day/Year
Day/Month/Year
Press H, I, J, or K to set the date and time,

and then press the k button.
Date and time
Select an item: Press K or J (changes between D, M, Y,

hour, and minute).
Edit the date and time: Press H or I.
Confirm the setting: Select the minute setting and then
press the k button.

k button.
01
01
2013
00
00
Edit
Date and time
15/05/2013 15:30
OK?
Yes
No
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Press the A button.

The lens extends and the shooting-mode selection screen
is displayed.
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When Easy auto mode is displayed, press the

k button.
The camera enters the shooting mode and you can take
pictures in Easy auto mode (A 20).
To switch to another shooting mode, press H or I before
pressing the k button.
Press this button in

shooting mode for
shooting-mode
selection menu.
Easy auto mode
Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting
You can change these settings using the Language (E57) and Time zone and date (E44)
settings in the z setup menu (A 82).
You can enable and disable daylight saving time by selecting the z setup menu > Time zone
and date (E44) > Time zone. When enabled, the clock moves forward one hour; when
disabled, the clock moves back one hour. When the travel destination (x) is selected, the time
difference between the travel destination and the home time zone (w) is automatically calculated
and the date and time in the selected region are saved at the time of shooting.
If you exit without setting the date and time, O flashes when the shooting screen is displayed. Use
the Time zone and date setting in the setup menu to set the date and time (A 82, E44).
The Clock Battery
Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images
Set the date and time before shooting.

You can permanently imprint the shooting date in images as they are captured by setting Print
date (E49) in the setup menu (A 82).
If you want the shooting date to be printed without using the Print date setting, print using the
ViewNX 2 software (A 67).
The cameras clock is powered by an internal backup battery. The backup battery is charged when
the main batteries are inserted into the camera or when the camera is connected to an optional
AC adapter, and can provide several days of backup power after about 10 hours of charging.
If the cameras backup battery becomes exhausted, the date and time setting screen is displayed
when the camera is turned on. Set the date and time again. Step 3 of Preparation 3 Set the
Display Language, Date, and Time (A 14)
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Step 1 Turn the Camera On
Press the power switch to turn on the camera.

The lens extends and the monitor turns on.
Check the battery level indicator and the

number of exposures remaining.
Battery level indicator
Battery Level Indicator

Display
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Description
Battery level high.
Battery level low.

Prepare to replace the batteries.
Battery
exhausted.
Cannot take pictures.

Replace the batteries.
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Number of exposures
remaining
Number of Exposures Remaining

The number of pictures that can be taken is displayed.
C is displayed when no memory card is inserted in the camera, and images are saved in the
internal memory (approx. 25 MB).
The number of exposures remaining depends on the amount of available memory in the
internal memory or memory card, and also varies depending on the image quality and
image size (determined by the image mode setting; A 55, E23).
Turning the Camera On and Off

When the camera is turned on, the power-on lamp (green) lights and then the monitor
turns on (the power-on lamp turns off when the monitor turns on).
To turn off the camera, press the power switch. When the camera turns off, the power-on
lamp and the monitor turn off.
You can press and hold the c (playback) button to turn on the camera and switch to
playback mode. The lens does not extend.
Power Saving Function (Auto Off)
Flashes
No operations
performed
No operations
performed
If no operations are performed for a while, the monitor turns off, the camera enters standby mode,
and the power-on lamp flashes. If no operations are performed for approx. another three minutes,
the camera turns off automatically.
While the camera is in standby mode, the monitor turns back on if you perform any of the following
operations:
Press the power switch, shutter-release button, A (shooting mode) button, c (playback)
button, or b (e movie-record) button
3 min
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Camera enters
standby mode.
Camera turns off.
The time that elapses before the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the Auto off
setting in the setup menu (A 82).
By default, the camera enters standby mode in about 30 seconds when you are using shooting
mode or playback mode.
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Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode
Press the A button.

The shooting-mode selection menu, which allows you to
select the desired shooting mode, is displayed.
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Press the multi selector H or I to

select the desired shooting mode
G (easy auto) mode is used in this example.
The shooting mode setting is saved when the
camera is turned off.
Easy auto mode
Available Shooting Modes

The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when
you frame a picture.
b Scene (A 33)
Camera settings are optimized according to the scene that you

select.
To select a scene, first display the shooting-mode selection
menu and then press the multi selector K. Select the desired
scene by pressing H, I, J, or K, and then press the k button.
F Smart portrait (A 39)
When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture
automatically without pressing the shutter-release button (smile
timer). You can also use the skin softening option to smooth the
skin tones in peoples faces.
A Auto mode (A 42)
Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting

menu (A 54) to suit the shooting conditions and the type of
picture you want to take.
G Easy auto mode (A 32)
Changing Settings When Shooting
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector A 43

- Using the flash A 44
- Using the self-timer A 47
- Using macro mode A 49
- Adjusting brightness (exposure compensation) A 51
Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Shooting Menu) A 54
Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Setup Menu) A 82
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Step 3 Frame a Picture
Hold the camera steady.

Keep fingers, hair, the camera strap, and other objects away
from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, and microphone.
When taking pictures in the tall (portrait) orientation,

make sure the flash is above the lens.
Frame the picture.
Shooting mode icon
Aim the camera at the desired subject.

When the camera automatically determines the scene
mode, the shooting mode icon changes (A 32).
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Notes About Easy Auto Mode
Depending upon shooting conditions, the camera may not select the desired scene mode. In this
case, select another shooting mode (A 33, 39, 42).
When digital zoom is in effect, the shooting mode is U.
When Using a Tripod
We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera in the following situations.

When shooting in dimly lit conditions with the flash mode (A 45) set to W (off)
When zooming in on the subject
Using the Zoom
Zoom out
Optical
zoom
Zoom in
Digital
zoom
Rotate the zoom control to activate optical zoom.

To zoom in closer to the subject, rotate the zoom control
to g (telephoto).
To zoom out and view a larger area, rotate the zoom
control to f (wide-angle).
When you turn the camera on, the zoom moves to the
maximum wide-angle position.
A zoom indicator is displayed at the top of the monitor
when the zoom control is rotated.
If you rotate the zoom control to g when the camera is
zoomed in to the maximum optical zoom position, you
can use the digital zoom to magnify the image further by
up to 4.
Digital Zoom and Interpolation
When using the digital zoom, image quality deteriorates when zooming
in past V in the zoom indicator.
The position of V is more to the right when shooting smaller images;
therefore, when the image size is smaller (as determined by the image
mode setting; A 55, E22), more digital zoom can be applied without
image quality deterioration.
Small image size
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Step 4 Focus and Shoot
Press the shutter-release button halfway

(A 25).
When a face is detected:

The camera focuses on the face framed by the yellow
double border (focus area). When the subject is in focus,
the double border turns green.
F 3.2
1/250
F 3.2
When you are using digital zoom, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the
frame and the focus area is not displayed. When the camera has focused, the focus indicator
(A 6) lights in green.
While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus area or focus indicator may
flash in red. This indicates that the camera is unable to focus. Modify the composition and
then press the shutter-release button halfway again.
Press the shutter-release button the rest of

the way down (A 25).
The shutter is released and the image is saved.
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1/250
When no faces are detected:

The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the
frame. When the camera has focused, the focus area turns
green.
The Shutter-release Button

Press halfway
To set focus and exposure (shutter speed and aperture value),

press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel
resistance. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway.
Press all the way
While pressing the shutter-release button halfway, press the

shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the
shutter and take a picture.
Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this
may result in camera shake and blurred images. Press the button
gently.
Notes About Saving Data
After taking pictures or recording movies, the number of exposures remaining or the remaining
recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover. Image and movie data could be lost and the camera or
memory card could be damaged.
Notes About Focus
Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus A 60
AF-assist Illuminator and Flash
If the subject is dimly lit, the AF-assist illuminator (A 82) may light when the shutter-release button
is pressed halfway, and the flash (A 44) may fire when the shutter-release button is pressed all the
way down.
To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot
If you are concerned that you might miss a shot, press the shutter-release button all the way without
first pressing it halfway.
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Step 5 Play Back Images
Press the c (playback) button.

The camera switches to playback mode and the last image
saved is displayed full-frame.
c (playback)
button
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Use the multi selector to select an image to

display.
Displays the previous image
Display the previous image: H or J

Display the next image: I or K
Press and hold H, I, J, or K to scroll quickly through
images.
Displays the next image
Remove the memory card from the camera to play back
images saved in the cameras internal memory. C is
displayed near the current image number/total number of
images.
To return to shooting mode, press the A button, the
shutter-release button, or the b (e movie-record)
button.
15/05/2013 15:30
0004.JPG
4/
Current image number/

total number of images
Viewing Images
Images may be displayed briefly at low resolution immediately after switching to the previous
image or next image.
When you play back images in which the face of a person (A 57) or pet (A 38) was detected at
the time of shooting, depending on the orientation of the detected face, the images are
automatically rotated for playback display.
More Information
Playback Zoom A 62
Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display A 63
Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Playback Menu) A 64
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Step 6 Delete Images
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Press the l button to delete the image

currently displayed in the monitor.
Press the multi selector H or I to select the

desired deletion method and then press the
k button.
Current image: Only the current image is deleted.
Erase selected images: Multiple images can be selected
and deleted (A 29).
All images: All images are deleted.
To exit without deleting, press the d button.

k button.
Deleted images cannot be recovered.
To cancel, press H or I to select No and then press the
k button.
Delete
Current image
Erase selec ted images
All images
Erase 1 image?
Yes
No
Operating the Erase Selected Images Screen
Press the multi selector J or K to select an

image to be deleted, and then press H to
add c.
To undo the selection, press I to remove c.
Rotate the zoom control (A 2) to g (i) to switch to fullframe playback mode or f (h) to display thumbnails.
Erase selected images
Back
ON/OFF
Add c to all images that you want to delete and then press the
k button to confirm the selection.
A confirmation dialog is displayed. Follow the instructions displayed in the monitor.
Notes About Deletion
Deleted images cannot be recovered. Copy important images to a computer before deleting
them from the camera.
Protected images (A 64) cannot be deleted.
Deleting the Last Image Captured While in Shooting Mode
When using shooting mode, press the l button to delete the last image that was saved.
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Shooting Features
This chapter describes the cameras shooting modes and the features that are available when
using each shooting mode.
You can adjust settings according to the shooting conditions and the kind of pictures you
want to take.
Shooting Features
G (Easy Auto) Mode............................................ 32

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes) .......... 33
Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Smiling Faces) ... 39
A (Auto) Mode ................................................... 42
Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector .... 43
Using the Flash (Flash Modes) ............................................................... 44
Using the Self-timer................................................................................... 47
Using Macro Mode..................................................................................... 49
Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)............................ 51
Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Shooting Menu) ... 54
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously..... 56
Focusing ............................................................... 57
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G (Easy Auto) Mode

The camera automatically selects the optimum scene mode when you frame a picture.
Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M G (easy auto) mode M k button
Automatic Scene Selection

The camera automatically selects one of the following scenes when you point the camera at a
subject:
e Portrait
f Landscape
h Night portrait
g Night landscape
i Close-up
j Backlighting
U Other scenes
Shooting Features
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Changing G (Easy Auto) Mode Settings

Depending on the scene selected by the camera, you can press the multi selector H (X),
J (n), or K (o) to set the corresponding features. Features That Can Be Set Using the
Multi Selector (A 43), Default Settings (A 52)
Features that can be set by pressing the d button Image mode (image size and
quality; A 55, E22)
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

When one of the following scenes is selected, camera settings are automatically optimized for
the selected scene.
Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*)
M K M H, I, J, K M select a scene M k button
* The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.
c Landscape
(A 34)
d Sports
(A 34)
e Night portrait
(A 35)
f Party/indoor
(A 35)
Z Beach
(A 35)
z Snow
(A 35)
h Sunset
(A 35)
i Dusk/dawn
(A 35)
j Night landscape
(A 35)
k Close-up
(A 36)
u Food
(A 36)
l Museum
(A 36)
m Fireworks show
(A 37)
n Black and white copy o Backlighting

(A 37)
(A 37)
U Panorama assist
(A 37)
O Pet portrait
(A 38)
Shooting Features
b Portrait
(default setting;
A 34)
Changing Scene Mode Settings

Depending on the scene, the multi selector H (X), I (p), J (n), or K (o) can be used
to set the corresponding features. Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector
(A 43), Default Settings (A 52)
Features that can be set by pressing the d button Image mode (image size and
quality; A 55, E22)
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To View a Description of Each Scene

Select the desired scene from the scene selection screen and
rotate the zoom control (A 2) to g (j) to view a description
of that scene. To return to the original screen, rotate the zoom
control to g (j) again.
Landscape
Characteristics of Each Scene

b Portrait
Shooting Features
When the camera detects a persons face, it focuses on that face (A 57).
The skin softening feature makes the skin tones in peoples faces appear smoother (A 41).
If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.
Digital zoom cannot be used.
The camera focuses even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. You may hear
the sound of the camera focusing.
c Landscape
The focus area or focus indicator (A 7) always turns green when the shutter-release button is
pressed halfway.
d Sports
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame.
If you continue to hold the shutter-release button all the way down, about six images are
captured continuously at a rate of about 1.1 fps (when Image mode is set to x 51523864).
Focus, exposure, and hue are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series.
The frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode
setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.
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e Night portrait
The flash always fires.

When the camera detects a persons face, it focuses on that face (A 57).
The skin softening feature makes the skin tones in peoples faces appear smoother (A 41).
If no faces are detected, the camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.
f Party/indoor
As images are easily affected by camera shake, hold the camera steadily. In a dark place, the use
of a tripod is recommended.
Z Beach
z Snow
h Sunset

i Dusk/dawn
Shooting Features
pressed halfway.
j Night landscape
pressed halfway.
O: Shutter speed is reduced when using scene modes indicated with O; therefore, the use of a
tripod is recommended.
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k Close-up
Macro mode (A 49) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at
which it can shoot.
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. Use focus lock to frame the picture
on an object not in the center of the frame (A 59).
u Food
Shooting Features
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Macro mode (A 49) is enabled and the camera automatically zooms to the closest position at
which it can shoot.
You can adjust hue by pressing the multi selector H or I. The
hue setting is saved in the cameras memory even after the
The camera focuses on the area in the center of the frame. Use
focus lock to frame the picture on an object not in the center of
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the frame (A 59).
The camera focuses even when the shutter-release button is not
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pressed halfway. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.
l Museum
The flash does not fire.
The camera captures a series of up to 10 images while the shutter-release button is held all the
way down, and the sharpest image in the series is automatically selected and saved (BSS (best
shot selector)).
m Fireworks show
Shutter speed is fixed at four seconds.

The camera focuses at infinity.
When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the focus indicator (A 7) always turns
green.
n Black and white copy
Use together with macro mode (A 49) when shooting subjects that are close to the camera.
o Backlighting
The flash always fires.
U Panorama assist
O: Shutter speed is reduced when using scene modes indicated with O; therefore, the use of a
tripod is recommended.
Shooting Features
Use this setting to capture a series of images that will be connected using a computer to form a
panorama image (E2).
Press the multi selector H, I, J or K to select the direction that you will move the camera in
when capturing images, and press the k button.
After shooting the first image, confirm on the screen how the captured image will be
connected to the next image, and shoot the next image. Shoot as many images as needed to
complete the panorama. To finish shooting, press the k button.
Transfer the images to your computer and use the Panorama Maker (A 69, E4) software to
combine the images into a single panorama image.
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O Pet portrait
When you aim the camera at the face of a dog or cat, the camera can detect the face and focus
on it. By default, the camera automatically releases the shutter once it has focused (pet portrait
auto release).
After you select O Pet portrait, select Single or Continuous on the next screen.
- Single: Images are captured one at a time.
- Continuous: When the camera has focused on the detected face, it captures three images
continuously at a rate of about 1.1 fps. When shooting manually, the camera captures up to
about six images at a rate of about 1.1 fps while you hold the shutter-release button all the
way down (when Image mode is set to x 51523864).
Shooting Features
Focus Area
When the camera detects a face, a yellow double border (focus

area) is displayed around the face, and the double border turns
green when the camera has focused.
When the camera detects more than one dog or cat face (up to
five can be detected), the face displayed largest in the monitor is
framed by a double border and the others by single borders.
If no pets or peoples faces are detected, the camera focuses on
the subject in the center of the frame.
B
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Pet Portrait Auto Release
To change Pet portrait auto release settings, press the multi selector J (n).
- Y: When the camera detects a pets face, it focuses and then releases the shutter automatically.
- OFF: The camera does not release the shutter automatically, even if a pets face is detected. Press
the shutter-release button to release the shutter. The camera also detects peoples faces (A 57).
If the camera detects a persons face and a pets face in the same shot, it focuses on the pets face.
Pet portrait auto release turns off automatically when:
- Five bursts have been taken.
- Internal memory or the memory card is full.
To continue shooting with Pet portrait auto release, press the multi selector J (n) to set again.
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Notes About Pet Portrait

Depending on the distance of the subject from the camera, the speed of the subjects movement,
the direction that the subject is facing, the ambient brightness of the face, etc., pet faces may not
be detected or other subjects may be framed by a border.
Smart Portrait Mode (Capturing Smiling Faces)

When the camera detects a smiling face, you can take a picture automatically without
pressing the shutter-release button (smile timer). You can use the skin softening option to
smooth the skin tones in peoples faces.
Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M F Smart portrait mode M k button
Frame the picture.

Point the camera at a persons face.
Using Face Detection (A 57)
Wait for the subject to smile. Do not press the shutter-release button.
Shooting ends.
To cancel smile detection and stop shooting, perform any of the following operations:
- Turn the camera off.
- Set Smile timer (A 55, E30) to Off.
- Press the A button and select a different shooting mode.
Shooting Features
If the camera detects that the face framed by the double border is smiling, it automatically
releases the shutter (Smile timer; A 55, E30).
After the camera releases the shutter, it continues to detect faces and smiles, and releases
the shutter again if it detects a smiling face.
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Notes About Smart Portrait Mode

Under some shooting conditions, the camera may be unable to detect faces or detect smiles.
Notes About Face Detection A 58
Auto Off When Using Smile Timer
When Smile timer is set to On, the auto off function (A 82) is activated and the camera turns off
when either of the situations indicated below persists and no other operations are performed.
The camera does not detect any faces.
The camera detected a face, but cannot detect a smile.
When the Self-timer Lamp Flashes
When using smile timer, the self-timer lamp flashes when the camera detects a face and flashes
quickly immediately after the shutter is released.
C
Shooting Features
Changing Smart Portrait Mode Settings

Features that can be set using the multi selector (A 43) Flash mode (A 44), self-timer
(A 47), and exposure compensation (A 51)
Features that can be set by pressing the d button Features That Can Be Set by
Pressing the d Button (Shooting Menu) (A 54)
B
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Releasing the Shutter Manually
The shutter can also be released by pressing the shutter-release button. If no faces are detected, the
camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.
Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously
Some settings cannot be used with other functions (A 56).
Using Skin Softening

When the shutter is released in one of the following shooting modes, the camera detects one
or more persons faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones.
Portrait and Night portrait in G (easy auto) mode (A 32)
Portrait (A 34) or Night portrait (A 35) in scene mode
Smart portrait mode (A 39)
Skin softening can also be applied to saved images (A 64, E8).
Shooting Features
Notes About Skin Softening
It may take more time than usual to save images after shooting.
Under some shooting conditions, the desired skin softening results may not be achieved, or skin
softening may be applied to areas of the image where there are no faces.
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A (Auto) Mode
Used for general shooting. Settings can be adjusted in the shooting menu (A 54) to suit the
shooting conditions and the type of picture you want to take.
Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M A (auto) mode M k button
Changing A (Auto) Mode Settings

Features that can be set using the multi selector (A 43) Flash mode (A 44), self-timer
(A 47), macro mode (A 49), and exposure compensation (A 51)
Features that can be set by pressing the d button Features That Can Be Set by
Pressing the d Button (Shooting Menu) (A 54)
Shooting Features
B
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Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

When shooting, the multi selector H, I, J, or K can be used to set the following features.
X (flash mode)
n (self-timer),
pet portrait auto release
o (exposure compensation)
p (macro mode)
Available Features
G (easy
auto)
X
Flash mode (A 44)
n Self-timer (A 47)
Pet portrait auto release (A 38)
p Macro (A 49)
o
1
2
3
Exposure compensation
(A 51)
Smart
portrait
A (auto)
w1
w3
w3
Scene
Shooting Features
The features that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below.
See Default Settings (A 52) for information about each modes default settings.
Varies by the scene selected by the camera. Default Settings (A 52)

Varies by the scene. Default Settings (A 52)
Varies by the smart portrait menu setting. Default Settings (A 52)
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Using the Flash (Flash Modes)

You can set the flash mode.
Press the multi selector H (X flash mode).
Press H or I to select the desired mode and

Available Flash Modes A 45
If a setting is not applied by pressing the k button within
a few seconds, the selection is canceled.
Shooting Features
44
When U (auto) is applied, D is only displayed for a

few seconds, regardless of Monitor settings (A 82,
E47).
Auto
Available Flash Modes

U
Auto
The flash fires automatically when lighting is dim.
Auto with red-eye reduction

Reduces red-eye in portraits caused by the flash (A 46).
Off
We recommend using a tripod to stabilize the camera when shooting in dark
surroundings.
Fill flash
The flash fires whenever a picture is taken. Use to fill-in (illuminate) shadows and backlit
subjects.
Slow sync
Shooting Features
Auto flash mode is combined with slow shutter speed.

Suited to evening and night portraits that include background scenery. The flash
illuminates main subject; slow shutter speeds are used to capture background at night or
under dim lighting.
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The Flash Lamp
The flash lamp indicates the status of the flash when you press the
shutter-release button halfway.
On: The flash fires when a picture is taken.
Flashing: The flash is charging. The camera cannot take pictures.
Off: The flash does not fire when a picture is taken.
If the battery level is low, the monitor turns off while the flash is
charging.
The Flash Mode Setting
The setting varies with the shooting mode.

Available Features (A 43)
Default Settings (A 52)
The flash mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the cameras memory even after the
Shooting Features
Effective Range of the Flash
The flash has a range of approx. 0.54.3 m (1 ft 8 in.14 ft) at the maximum wide-angle zoom
position and a range of approx. 0.82.1 m (2 ft 8 in.6 ft 10 in.) at the maximum telephoto zoom
position.
Red-eye Reduction
This camera uses Advanced Red-Eye Reduction (In-Camera Red-Eye Fix).

If the camera detects red eye while saving an image, the affected area is processed to reduce redeye before the image is saved.
Note the following when shooting:
More time than usual is required to save images.
Red-eye reduction may not produce the desired results in all situations.
In rare cases, areas of the image that are not affected by red-eye may be processed by red-eye
reduction. In these cases, select another flash mode and take the picture again.
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Using the Self-timer

The cameras self-timer can release the shutter about 10 seconds after you press the shutterrelease button. The self-timer is useful when you want to be in the picture you are taking, or
when you want to avoid the effects of camera shake that occur when you press the shutterrelease button. When using the self-timer, use of a tripod is recommended.
Press the multi selector J (n self-timer).
Press H or I to select ON and then press the

k button.
Self-timer
Frame the picture and then press the

shutter-release button halfway.
Shooting Features
n10 is displayed.
When Pet portrait is selected in scene mode, Y (pet
portrait auto release) is displayed (A 38). The self-timer
cannot be used.
10
Focus and exposure are set.
1/250
F 3.2
47
Press the shutter-release button the

rest of the way down.
The self-timer starts, and the number of seconds
remaining before the shutter is released is
displayed in the monitor. The self-timer lamp
flashes while the timer is counting down. About
one second before the shutter is released, the
lamp stops flashing and glows steadily.
When the shutter is released, the self-timer is set
to OFF.
To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press
the shutter-release button again.
Shooting Features
B
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1/250
F 3.2
Using Macro Mode

When using macro mode, the camera can focus on objects as close as about 10 cm (4 in.)
from the lens.
This feature is useful when taking close-up pictures of flowers and other small subjects.
Press the multi selector I (p macro mode).
Press H or I to select ON and then press the

k button.
Macro mode
F is displayed.
Use the zoom control to set the zoom

position to a position where F and the zoom
indicator turn green.
How close you can be to the subject when shooting depends on the zoom position.
When the zoom position is set to a position where F and the zoom indicator turn green,
the camera can focus on subjects as close as about 30 cm (1 ft) from the lens. When the
zoom position is set to a wide-angle position relative to G, the camera can focus on
subjects as close as about 10 cm (4 in.) from the lens.
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Notes About Using the Flash
The flash may be unable to light the entire subject at distances of less than 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.).
Autofocus
When shooting still images in macro mode, the camera focuses continuously until the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway to lock the focus. You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.
The Macro Mode Setting
Macro mode cannot be used when using certain shooting modes. Default Settings (A 52)
The macro mode setting applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the cameras memory even after
the camera is turned off.
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Adjusting Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

You can adjust overall image brightness.
Press the multi selector K (o exposure

compensation).
Press H or I to select a compensation value.
Exposure compensation
To make the image brighter, apply positive (+) exposure

compensation.
To make the image darker, apply negative () exposure
compensation.
+2.0
+0.3
-2.0
If you do not press the k button within a few seconds, the

setting is applied and the menu disappears.
When an exposure compensation value other than 0.0 is
applied, H and the value are displayed in the monitor.
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Shooting Features
Press the k button to apply the

compensation value.
Press the shutter-release button to take a picture.

To turn off exposure compensation, return to step 1 and change the value to 0.0.
Exposure Compensation Value
The exposure compensation value applied in A (auto) mode is saved in the cameras memory even
after the camera is turned off.
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Default Settings
Default settings for each shooting mode are described below.
Flash
(A 44)
Macro
(A 49)
Exposure
compensation
(A 51)
Off
Off2
F (smart portrait; A 39) U3
Off4
Off5
0.0
A (auto; A 42)
Off
Off
0.0
b (A 34)
Off
Off5
0.0
c (A 34)
W5
Off
Off5
0.0
d (A 34)
W5
Off5
Off5
0.0
e (A 35)
V6
Off
Off5
0.0
f (A 35)
V7
Off
Off5
0.0
Z (A 35)
Off
Off5
0.0
z (A 35)
Off
Off5
0.0
h (A 35)
W5
Off
Off5
0.0
i (A 35)
W5
Off
Off5
0.0
j (A 35)
W5
Off
Off5
0.0
k (A 36)
Off
On5
0.0
u (A 36)
W5
Off
On5
0.0
l (A 36)
W5
Off
Off
0.0
m (A 37)
W5
Off5
Off5
0.05
n (A 37)
Off
Off
0.0
o (A 37)
X5
Off
Off5
0.0
U (A 37)
Off
Off
0.0
O (A 38)
W5
Y8
Off
0.0
G (easy auto; A 32)
U1
Self-timer
(A 47)
0.0
Scene
Shooting Features
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1
2
3
4
5
You can select U (auto) or W (off). When U (auto) is selected, the camera automatically
selects the flash mode appropriate for the scene it has selected.
The setting cannot be changed. Automatically changes to macro mode when the camera selects
Close-up.
Cannot be used when Blink proof is set to On.
Can be set when Smile timer is set to Off.
The setting cannot be changed.
The setting cannot be changed. The flash mode setting is fixed at fill flash with slow sync and redeye reduction.
Slow sync with red-eye reduction flash mode may be used.
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The self-timer cannot be used. You can turn the pet portrait auto release (A 38) on and off.
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Shooting Features
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Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Shooting Menu)

When shooting, you can set the following features by pressing the d button.
Image mode
White balance
Continuous
Color options
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The features that are available vary with the shooting mode, as shown below.
Shooting Features
Easy auto mode
Scene
Smart portrait
Image mode*
Auto mode
w
White balance
Continuous
Color options
Skin softening
Smile timer
Blink proof
* If you change the image mode setting, the new setting is applied to all shooting modes.
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Available Shooting Menus

A
Image mode
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White balance
Allows you to adjust white balance to suit the light source in order to
make the colors in images match what you see with your eye. The
available settings are Auto (default setting), Preset manual,
Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, and Flash.
E24
Continuous
Allows you to capture a series of images. The available settings are

Single (default setting), Continuous, BSS, and Multi-shot 16.
E27
Color options
Allows you to change the color tones of images. The available settings
are Standard color (default setting), Vivid color, Black-and-white,
Sepia, and Cyanotype.
E28
Skin softening
Enables skin softening. Makes the skin tones in peoples faces

smoother.
The default setting is On.
E29
Smile timer
When On (default setting) is selected, the camera detects peoples

faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a smile is
detected.
E30
Blink proof
When On is selected, the camera automatically releases the shutter

twice each time a picture is taken. Of the two shots, the image in
which the subjects eyes are more open compared to the other shot is
saved.
The flash cannot be used when On is selected.
The default setting is Off.
E30
Shooting Features
Description
Allows you to select the combination of image size and image quality
used when saving images. The default setting is x 51523864.
Option
55

Certain features cannot be used simultaneously.
Restricted function
Option
Continuous (A 55)
Blink proof (A 55)
When Blink proof is set to On, the flash cannot be

used.
Self-timer
Smile timer (A 55)
When Smile timer is used for shooting, the selftimer cannot be used.
Digital zoom
Continuous (A 55)
When Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital zoom

cannot be used.
Image mode
Continuous (A 55)
When Multi-shot 16 is selected, the Image mode

setting is fixed at L (image size: 2560 1920
pixels).
White balance
Color options
(A 55)
When using Black-and-white, Sepia, or

Cyanotype, the White balance setting is fixed at
Auto.
Continuous
Self-timer (A 47)
When using the self-timer, Continuous is fixed at

Single.
Electronic VR
Continuous (A 55)
When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is

selected, Electronic VR is disabled.
Flash mode
Shooting Features
Motion detection
Shutter sound
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Description
selected, the flash cannot be used.
Flash mode (A 44)
When the flash fires, Motion detection is disabled.
Continuous (A 55)
When Multi-shot 16 is selected, Motion

detection is disabled.
Continuous (A 55)

selected, the shutter sound is not heard.
Focusing
Using Face Detection
In the following shooting modes, the camera uses face
detection to automatically focus on peoples faces. If the
camera detects more than one face, a double border is
displayed around the face that the camera focuses on, and
single borders are displayed around the other faces.
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Shooting mode
Portrait and Night portrait in
G (easy auto) mode (A 32)
Pet portrait (when Pet portrait auto

release is set to OFF; A 38) in scene
mode
Smart portrait mode (A 39)
1
2
Focus area (double border)
Up to 12
The face closest to the camera
Up to 121
The face closest to the camera2
Up to 3
The face closest to the center

of the frame
Shooting Features
Portrait (A 34) and Night portrait

(A 35) in scene mode
Number of faces that

can be detected
If the camera detects both people and pets in the same shot, the camera can detect up to 12
faces.
If the camera detects a persons face and a pets face in the same shot, it focuses on the pets face.
If no faces are detected when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera
focuses on the subject in the center of the frame.
You may hear the sound of the camera focusing.
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Notes About Face Detection
The cameras ability to detect faces depends on a variety of factors, including whether or not the
subject is facing the camera. Additionally, the camera may be unable to detect faces in the
following situations:
- When faces are partially hidden by sunglasses or otherwise obstructed
- When faces take up too much or too little of the frame
When the frame includes more than one persons face, the faces detected by the camera and the
face on which the camera focuses depend upon a variety of factors, including the direction in
which the faces are looking.
In some rare cases, such as those described in Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus (A 60), the
subject may not be in focus even though the double border turns green. Should this occur, use
another mode, such as A (auto) mode, and try focus lock shooting (A 59) by focusing on
another subject that is the same distance from the camera.
Shooting Features
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Focus Lock
When the camera focuses on an object in the center of the frame, you can use focus lock to
focus on an off-center subject.
Use the following procedure when taking pictures using A (auto) mode.
Aim the camera at the subject so that the subject is in the center of the
frame.
Press the shutter-release button

halfway.
Confirm that the focus area turns green.
Focus and exposure are locked.
F 3.2
1/250
F 3.2
Continue holding down the shutter-release

button halfway and recompose the picture.
Be sure to maintain the same distance between the
camera and the subject.
Shooting Features
1/250
Press the shutter-release button the rest of

the way down to take the picture.
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Subjects Not Suitable for Autofocus
The camera may not focus as expected in the following situations. In some rare cases, the subject
may not be in focus despite the fact that the focus area or the focus indicator turns green:
Subject is very dark
Objects of sharply differing brightness are included in the scene (e.g. the sun behind the subject
makes that subject appear very dark)
No contrast between the subject and surroundings (e.g. a portrait subject, wearing a white shirt, is
standing in front of a white wall)
Several objects are at different distances from the camera (e.g. an animal inside a cage)
Subjects with repeating patterns (window blinds, buildings with multiple rows of similarly shaped
windows, etc.)
Subject is moving rapidly
In the situations noted above, try pressing the shutter-release button halfway to refocus several
times, or select A (auto) mode and use focus lock (A 59) to take the picture by first focusing on an
object that is the same distance from the camera as the desired subject.
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Playback Features
This chapter describes the features that are available when playing back images.
D -Lighting
Sk in softening
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Print order
Slide show
Protec t
4/
Rotate image
Playback Zoom .................................................... 62

Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display................ 63
Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Playback Menu) ... 64
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer ... 65
Using ViewNX 2.................................................... 67
Playback Features
Small pic ture
Installing ViewNX 2.................................................................................... 67

Transferring Images to the Computer ................................................ 70
Viewing Images........................................................................................... 72
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Playback Zoom
Rotating the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame playback mode (A 26) zooms in on the
center of the image displayed in the monitor.
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g (i)
4/
Image is displayed full-frame.
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f
(h)
3.0
Displayed area guide
Image is zoomed in.
You can change the zoom ratio by rotating the zoom control to f (h) or g (i). Images
can be zoomed up to approx. 10.
To view a different area of the image, press the multi selector H, I, J, or K.
If you are viewing an image that was captured using face detection (A 57) or pet
detection (A 38), the camera zooms in on the face detected at the time of shooting. If the
camera detected multiple faces when the image was captured, press H, I, J, or K to
display a different face. To zoom in on an area of the image where there are no faces,
adjust the zoom ratio and then press H, I, J, or K.
You can crop the image and save the displayed area of the image as a separate file by
pressing the d button (E10).
Press the k button to return to full-frame playback mode.
Thumbnail Display, Calendar Display

Rotating the zoom control to f (h) in full-frame playback mode (A 26) displays images in
contact sheets of thumbnail images.
f
(h)
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20
Full-frame display
1/
g (i)
20
f
(h)
g (i)
Image thumbnail display

(4, 9, and 16 images per screen)
2013 05
Su M Tu W Th F Sa
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
12 12
13 12
14 15 12
16 12
17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31
Calendar display
Playback Features
You can view several images on one screen, making it easy to find the image you want.
You can change the number of thumbnails displayed by rotating the zoom control to
f (h) or g (i).
Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to select an image, and then press the k button to
display that image full-frame.
When 16 thumbnails are displayed, rotate the zoom control to f (h) to switch to
calendar display.
While using calendar display mode, press H, I, J, or K to select a date and then press
the k button to display the first image captured on that day.
Notes About Calendar Display
Images captured when the cameras date is not set are treated as images captured on January 1,
2013.
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Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Playback Menu)

When viewing images in full-frame playback mode or thumbnail playback mode, you can
configure the menu operations listed below by pressing the d button.
Option
Playback Features
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Description
D-Lighting*
Allows you to create copies with enhanced brightness and

contrast, brightening dark portions of an image.
E7
Skin softening*
The camera detects peoples faces in images and creates a copy

with softer facial skin tones.
E8
Print order
When using a printer to print images saved on the memory

card, you can use the Print order function to select which
images are printed, and how many copies of each image are
printed.
E31
Slide show
Allows you to view images saved in the internal memory or on a

memory card in an automatic slide show.
E34
Protect
Allows you to protect selected images from accidental deletion. E35
Rotate image
Allows you to specify the orientation in which saved images are

displayed with playback.
E37
Small picture*
Allows you to create a small copy of the current image. This

feature is useful for creating copies for display on Web pages or
e-mail attachments.
E9
Copy
Allows you to copy images between the internal memory and a

memory card.
E38
* Images are edited and saved as separate files. Certain restrictions apply (E6). For example, the
same editing feature cannot be applied multiple times.
Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

You can enhance your enjoyment of images and movies by connecting the camera to a TV,
computer, or printer.
Before connecting the camera to an external device, make sure the remaining battery level
is sufficient and turn the camera off. For information about the connection methods and
subsequent operations, refer to the documentation included with the device in addition to
this document.
USB/audio/video output connector
Insert the plug straight.
How to open the connector cover.
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Viewing images on a TV
E12
You can view the cameras images and movies on a TV.

Connection method: Connect the video and audio plugs of the optional
audio/video cable to the TVs input jacks.
Viewing and organizing images on a computer
A 67
If you transfer images to a computer, you can perform simple retouching and
manage image data in addition to playing back images and movies.
Connection method: Connect the camera to the computers USB input jack
with the included USB Cable UC-E16.
Before connecting to a computer, install ViewNX 2 on the computer using
the included ViewNX 2 CD-ROM. For information about using the ViewNX 2
CD-ROM and transferring images to a computer, see page 67.
Printing images without using a computer
E15
If you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer, you can print

images without using a computer.
Connection method: Connect the camera directly to the printers USB input
jack with the included USB cable.
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Using ViewNX 2
ViewNX 2 is an all-in-one software package which enables you to transfer, view, edit and share
images.
Install ViewNX 2 using the included ViewNX 2 CD-ROM.
Your Imaging Toolbox
ViewNX 2
Installing ViewNX 2
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows
Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Playback Features
An Internet connection is required.
Macintosh
Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, 10.8
Refer to the Nikon website for details on system requirements, including the latest
information on operating system compatibility.
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Start the computer and insert the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM
drive.
Windows: If instructions for operating the CD-ROM are displayed in the window, follow the
instructions to proceed to the installation window.
Mac OS: When the ViewNX 2 window is displayed, double-click the Welcome icon.
Select a language in the language selection dialog to open the

installation window.
If the desired language is not available, click Region Selection to choose a different region
and then choose the desired language (the Region Selection button is not available in the
European release).
Click Next to display the installation window.
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Start the installer.

We recommend clicking Installation Guide in the installation window to check the
installation help information and system requirements before installing ViewNX 2.
Click Typical Installation (Recommended) in the installation window.
Download the software.

When the Software Download screen is displayed, click I agree - Begin download.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
Exit the installer when the installation completion screen is displayed.

Windows: Click Yes.
Mac OS: Click OK.
The following software is installed:
ViewNX 2 (consisting of the three modules below)
- Nikon Transfer 2: For transferring images to the computer
- ViewNX 2: For viewing, editing, and printing transferred images
- Nikon Movie Editor: For basic editing of transferred movies
Panorama Maker (for creating a single panorama photo using a series of images shot in
panorama assist scene mode)
Remove the ViewNX 2 CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive.
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Transferring Images to the Computer
Choose how images will be copied to the computer.

Choose one of the following methods:
Direct USB connection: Turn the camera off and ensure that the memory card is inserted
in the camera. Connect the camera to the computer using the included USB cable. Turn the
camera on.
To transfer images that are saved in the cameras internal memory, remove the memory card
from the camera before connecting it to the computer.
Playback Features
SD card slot: If your computer is equipped with an SD card slot, the card can be inserted
directly in the slot.
SD card reader: Connect a card reader (available separately from third-party suppliers) to
the computer and insert the memory card.
If a message is displayed prompting you to choose a program, select Nikon Transfer 2.
When using Windows 7
If the dialog shown at right is displayed, follow
the steps below to select Nikon Transfer 2.
1 Under Import pictures and videos, click
Change program. A program selection
dialog will be displayed; select Import File
using Nikon Transfer 2 and click OK.
2 Double-click Import File.
If the memory card contains a large number of images, it may take a while for Nikon Transfer 2
to start. Wait until Nikon Transfer 2 starts.
B
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Connecting the USB Cable
The connection may not be recognized if the camera is connected to the computer via a USB hub.
Transfer images to the computer.

Confirm that the name of the connected camera or removable disk is displayed as the
Source on the Options title bar of Nikon Transfer 2 (1).
Click Start Transfer (2).
1
2
At default settings, all the images on the memory card will be copied to the computer.
Terminate the connection.
Playback Features
If the camera is connected to the computer, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB
cable. If you are using a card reader or card slot, choose the appropriate option in the
computer operating system to eject the removable disk corresponding to the memory card
and then remove the card from the card reader or card slot.
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Viewing Images
Start ViewNX 2.
Images are displayed in ViewNX 2 when transfer is
complete.
Consult online help for more information on
using ViewNX 2.
Playback Features
C
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Starting ViewNX 2 Manually
Windows: Double-click the ViewNX 2 shortcut icon on the desktop.

Mac OS: Click the ViewNX 2 icon in the Dock.
You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button.
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Recording and Playing Back

Movies
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Playing Back Movies............................................ 78
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Recording Movies
You can record movies by simply pressing the b (e movie-record) button.
When no memory card is inserted (i.e., when using the cameras internal memory), Movie options
(A 77, E40) is set to g 480/30p. f 720/30p cannot be selected.
Display the shooting screen.
Movie option
The icon for the selected movie option is displayed. The

default setting is f 720/30p (A 77).
When recording movies, the angle of view (i.e., the area
visible in the frame) is narrower compared to that of still
images.
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Maximum recording time
Press the b (e movie-record) button to start

movie recording.
The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the
frame. Focus areas are not displayed during recording.
When Movie options is set to f 720/30p, the monitor

display changes to a 16:9 aspect ratio when recording
movies.
If Photo info in Monitor settings (A 82) in the setup
menu is set to Movie frame+auto info, the area that is
visible in the movie can be confirmed before movie
recording starts.
C is displayed while saving to the internal memory.
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Press the b (e movie-record) button again to end recording.
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Notes About Saving Data
After taking pictures or recording movies, the number of exposures remaining or the remaining
recording time flashes while images or movies are being saved. Do not open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover. Image and movie data could be lost and the camera or
memory card could be damaged.
Notes About Movie Recording
Camera Temperature
Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended when recording
movies (F19). Movie recording may stop unexpectedly when memory cards with a lower Speed
Class rating are used.
Image quality degrades when digital zoom is used. When recording ends, digital zoom turns off.
The sounds of zoom control operation, zoom, autofocus lens drive movement, and aperture
operation when brightness changes may be recorded.
Smear (F3) visible in the monitor with movie recording is recorded with movies. Avoiding bright
objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights is recommended.
Depending on the distance to the subject or the amount of zoom applied, subjects with repeating
patterns (fabrics, lattice windows, etc.) may have colored stripes (interference patterns, moire, etc.)
in them during movie recording and playback. This occurs when the pattern in the subject and the
layout of the image sensor interfere with each other; it is not a malfunction.
The camera may become warm when recording movies for an extended period of time or when
the camera is used in a hot area.
If the inside of the camera becomes extremely hot when recording movies, the camera will
automatically stop recording after 10 seconds.
The amount of time remaining until the camera stops recording (B10 s) is displayed.
After the camera stops recording, it turns itself off.
Leave the camera off until the inside of the camera has cooled.
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Notes About Autofocus
Autofocus may not perform as expected (A 60). Should this occur, try the following:
1. Set Autofocus mode in the movie menu to A Single AF (default setting) before starting
movie recording (A 77, E42).
2. Frame another subjectpositioned at the same distance from the camera as the intended
subjectin the center of the frame, press the b (e movie-record) button to start recording, and
then modify the composition.
Functions Available with Movie Recording
The exposure compensation, white balance, and color options settings for the current shooting
mode are also applied with movie recording. The tone that results from using scene mode (A 33)
is also applied to movies. When macro mode is enabled, movies of subjects closer to the camera
can be recorded. Confirm settings before starting movie recording.
The self-timer (A 47) can be used. Set the self-timer and then press the b (e movie-record)
button to start recording a movie after 10 seconds.
Press the d button to select the D (movie) menu icon and adjust movie menu settings before
starting movie recording (A 77).
More Information
Maximum Movie Recording Time E41

File and Folder Names E65
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Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Movie Menu)

Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M k button
The following settings can be changed.
Movie options
Autofocus mode
Movie options
Description
Determines the type of movie that will be recorded. The default
setting is f 720/30p.
When no memory card is inserted (i.e., when using the cameras
internal memory), the default setting is g 480/30p.
When A Single AF (default setting) is selected, focus is locked

when movie recording begins. When B Full-time AF is selected,
the camera focuses continuously while recording.
Autofocus mode When B Full-time AF is selected, the sound of the camera
focusing may be heard in recorded movies. If you want to prevent
the sound of the camera focusing from being recorded, select A
Single AF.
A
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Option
E42
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Playing Back Movies

Press the c button to enter playback mode.
Movies are indicated by the movie options icon (A 77).
Press the k button to play back movies.
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Movie options
Functions Available During Playback

Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor.
Press the multi selector J or K to select a control. The
operations described below are available.
Function
Icon
Paused
Description
Rewind
Hold down the k button to rewind the movie.
Advance
Hold down the k button to advance the movie.

Press the k button to pause playback. The following operations can be
performed while playback is paused using the controls displayed at the top
in the monitor.
Pause
End
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Press the k button to rewind the movie by one frame. Hold down
the k button for continuous rewinding.
Press the k button to advance the movie by one frame. Hold down
the k button for continuous advancing.
Press the k button to resume playback.
Press the k button to return to full-frame playback mode.
Adjusting volume
Use the zoom control during playback.
4s
Volume indicator
Deleting movies
To delete a movie, select the desired movie in full-frame playback mode (A 26) or thumbnail
playback mode (A 63) and then press the l button (A 28).
Notes About Playing Back Movies
This camera cannot play back movies recorded with another make or model of digital camera.
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This chapter describes the various settings that can be adjusted in the z setup menu.
Welcome screen
Monitor settings
Print date
5m 0s
710
Elec tronic VR
Motion detec tion
AF assist
For further details about each setting, refer to The Setup Menu in the Reference Section
(E43).
Time zone and date
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Features That Can Be Set by Pressing the d Button (Setup Menu)

Press the d button M z (setup) menu icon M k button
You can change the following settings by selecting the
z menu icon when the menu is displayed.
Welcome screen
Time zone and date
Monitor settings
Print date
Elec tronic VR
Motion detec tion
AF assist
Option
82
Description
Welcome screen
Allows you to select whether or not a welcome screen is

displayed when the camera is turned on.
E43
Time zone and date
Allows you to set the camera clock.
E44
Monitor settings
Allows you to adjust photo information display and monitor

brightness settings.
E47
Print date
Allows you to imprint the shooting date and time on images.
E49
Electronic VR
Allows you to select the electronic vibration reduction setting

used when shooting still images.
E50
Motion detection
Allows you to set whether or not the camera automatically increases

the shutter speed to reduce blurring caused by camera shake when
motion is detected when shooting still images.
E52
AF assist
Allows you to enable and disable the AF-assist illuminator.
E53
Sound settings
Allows you to adjust sound settings.
E54
Auto off
Allows you to set the amount of time that passes before the
monitor turns off to save power.
E55
Format memory/
Format card
Allows you to format the internal memory or the memory card.
E56
Option
Description
Language
Allows you to change the cameras display language.
E57
Video mode
Allows you to adjust TV-connection settings.
E58
Blink warning
Allows you to set whether or not closed eyes are detected when
taking pictures of people using face detection.
E58
Eye-Fi upload
Allows you to set whether or not to enable the function for

sending images to a computer using a commercially available
Eye-Fi card.
E60
Reset all
Allows you to reset the cameras settings to their default values.
E61
Battery type
Change this setting to match the type of batteries that are

inserted in the camera.
E64
Firmware version
Allows you to confirm the cameras firmware version.
E64
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Reference Section
The Reference Section provides detailed information and hints about using the camera.
Shooting
Using Panorama Assist ................................................................................ E2
Playback
Editing Still Images ....................................................................................... E5
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV).......... E12
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print) .......................... E14
Menu
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The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)......................................... E22

The Smart Portrait Menu...........................................................................E29
The Playback Menu.....................................................................................E31
The Movie Menu ..........................................................................................E40
The Setup Menu...........................................................................................E43
Additional Information
File and Folder Names ...............................................................................E65
Optional Accessories..................................................................................E66
Error Messages ............................................................................................. E67
E1
Using Panorama Assist

The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for the best results.
Enter shooting mode M A (shooting mode) button M b (second icon from the top*)
M K M H, I, J, K M U (panorama assist) M k button
* The icon of the last scene selected is displayed.
Use the multi selector to select the direction

and press the k button.
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Panorama direction icons are displayed to show the

direction in which images will be joined. Select the
direction in which images will be joined in the completed
5m 0s
panorama; right (I), left (J), up (K), or down (L).
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The yellow panorama direction icon (II) is displayed
according to the direction you selected. Press the
k button to confirm the selection. The icon changes to the white fixed-direction icon (I).
If necessary, apply flash mode (A 44), self-timer (A 47), macro mode (A 49), and
exposure compensation (A 51) settings with this step.
Press the k button again to select a different direction.
Frame the first portion of the

panorama scene and take the first
picture.
About one third of the image is displayed as
translucent.
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F 3.2
Take the next picture.

Frame the next image so that one third of the
frame overlaps the first image, and press the
shutter-release button.
Repeat this process until the necessary
number of images has been taken to complete
the scene.
5m 0s
End
709
Press the k button when shooting is

complete.
The camera returns to step 1.
5m 0s
End
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Notes About Panorama Assist
Flash mode, self-timer, macro mode, and exposure compensation settings cannot be adjusted
after the first picture is taken. Images cannot be deleted, nor can zoom or Image mode settings
(E22) be adjusted after the first picture has been taken.
Shooting for the panorama series is terminated if the auto off function (E55) initiates standby
mode when shooting. Setting the time allowed to elapse before the auto off function is enabled
to a longer setting is recommended.
E3
R Indicator
In Panorama assist scene mode, exposure, white balance, and

focus for all images in a panorama are fixed at the values for the first
image in each series.
When the first picture is taken, R is displayed to indicate
that exposure, white balance, and focus are locked.
5m 0s
End
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Combining Images to Make a Panorama (Panorama Maker)
Transfer images to a computer (A 70) and use Panorama Maker to join multiple images to make
a single panorama.
Install Panorama Maker from the included ViewNX 2 CD-ROM (A 67).
For more information about using Panorama Maker, refer to the on-screen instructions and help
information contained in Panorama Maker.
More Information
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E4
Editing Still Images

Editing Features
You can use the following features to edit your images. Edited images are saved as separate
files (E65).
Editing function
Description
D-Lighting (E7)
Allows you to create a copy of the current image with enhanced

brightness and contrast, brightening dark portions of the image.
Skin softening (E8)
Allows you to make the skin tones in peoples faces smoother.
Small picture (E9)
Allows you to create a small copy of images suitable for use as e-mail
attachments.
Crop (E10)
Allows you to crop a portion of the image. Use to zoom in on a subject

or arrange a composition.
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Notes About Image Editing
This camera cannot edit images captured with another make or model of digital camera.
Images captured when Image mode (E22) is set to z 51202880 cannot be edited using
the skin softening function (E8).
If no peoples faces are detected in an image, a copy cannot be created using the skin softening
function (E8).
Edited copies created with this camera may not be displayed properly on another make or model
of digital camera. It may also be impossible to transfer them to a computer using another make or
model of digital camera.
Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the internal memory or
on the memory card.
Restrictions on Image Editing
When an edited copy is further modified with another editing function, check the following
restrictions.
Editing function used
Editing functions that can be added
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D-Lighting
The skin softening, small picture, or crop function can be added.
Skin softening
The D-Lighting, small picture, or crop function can be added.
Small picture
Crop
Another editing function cannot be added.
Copies created with editing functions cannot be further edited with the same function used to
create them.
When combining the small picture or crop function and another editing function, use the small
picture and crop functions after other editing functions have been applied.
You can apply skin softening to images that were captured using skin softening (E29).
Original and Edited Images
Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original images are deleted. The
original images are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted.
Edited copies are saved with the same shooting date and time as the original.
Print order (E31) and protect settings (E35) do not remain effective in edited copies.
E6
D-Lighting: Enhancing Brightness and Contrast

Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M D-Lighting M k button
You can create a copy of the current image with enhanced brightness and contrast,
brightening dark portions of an image.
Press the multi selector H or I to select OK and

The original version is displayed on the left and an example of
the edited version is displayed on the right.
A new, edited copy is saved as a separate image.
Copies created with this feature are indicated by c displayed
during playback.
D-Lighting
OK
Cancel
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More Information
E7
Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones

Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Skin softening M k button
The camera detects peoples faces in images and creates a copy with softer facial skin tones.

degree of softening and then press the
k button.
The confirmation dialog is displayed with the face to which
the effect was applied enlarged in the center of the
monitor.
To exit without saving the copy, press J.
Check the preview of the copy and then press

the k button.
Skin softening
Normal
Amount
Preview
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Skin tones of up to 12 faces, in the order of that closest to

the center of the frame, are softened.
If more than one face was processed, press J or K to
display a different face.
Save
Back
Press the d button to adjust the degree of softening.
The monitor display returns to that shown in step 1.
Edited copies are saved as separate images, and E is displayed when you play them back.
Notes About Skin Softening
Depending upon the direction in which faces are looking, or the brightness of faces, the camera may
be unable to accurately detect faces, or the skin softening function may not perform as expected.
More Information
E8
Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image

Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Small picture M k button
You can create a small copy of the current image.

desired copy size and then press the
k button.
For images captured at an Image mode (E22) setting of
z 51202880, only 640360 is displayed.
Small picture
640x480
320x240
160x120
Select Yes and then press the k button.

A new, edited copy is saved as a separate image with a
compression ratio of 1:16.
Create small pic ture file?
Yes
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No
Copies created with this feature are smaller than other

images when displayed during playback, and are indicated
by A.
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E9
Crop: Creating a Cropped Copy

You can create a copy containing only the portion visible in the monitor when u is
displayed with playback zoom (A 62) enabled.
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) in full-frame

playback mode (A 26) to zoom in on the
image.
To crop an image displayed in tall (portrait) orientation,
zoom in on the image until the black bars displayed on the
both sides of the monitor disappear. The cropped image is
displayed in landscape orientation. To crop the image in its current tall (portrait)
orientation, first use the Rotate image option (E37) to rotate the image so that it is
displayed in landscape orientation. Next, enlarge the image for cropping, crop the image,
and then rotate the cropped image back to tall (portrait) orientation.
Refine copy composition.
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Rotate the zoom control to g (i) or f (h) to adjust the

zoom ratio.
Press the multi selector H, I, J, or K to scroll the image
so that only the portion to be copied is visible in the
monitor.
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3
4
Press the d button.

Use the multi selector to select Yes and then
press the k button.
A new, cropped copy is saved as a separate image.
Copies created with this feature are indicated by a
displayed during playback.
Save this image as

displayed?
Yes
No
E10
Image Size
As the area to be saved is reduced, the image size (pixels) of the cropped copy is also reduced.
Images cropped to an image size of 320 240 or 160 120 are
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E11
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Viewing Images on a TV)

Connect the camera to a TV using an optional audio/video cable (E66) to play back images
or movies on the TV.
1
2
Turn off the camera.

Connect the camera to the TV.
Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cable to the video-in jack and the white plug to
the audio-in jack on the TV.
Yellow
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Set the TVs input to external video input.

See your TVs documentation for details.
Hold down the c button to turn on the

camera.
The camera enters playback mode and images are
displayed on the TV.
While connected to the TV, the camera monitor remains
off.
E12
White
Notes About Connecting the Cable
When connecting the cable, be sure that the camera connector is properly oriented, do not insert
the cable at an angle, and do not use excessive force. When disconnecting the cable, do not pull the
connector at an angle.
If the Images Are Not Displayed on the TV
Be sure that the cameras video mode setting in the Video mode (E58) under the setup menu
conforms to the standard used by your TV.
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E13
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)

Users of PictBridge-compatible (F20) printers can connect the camera directly to the printer
and print images without using a computer. Follow the procedures below to print images.
Take pictures
Select images for printing and

number of copies using
Print order option (E31)
Connect to the printer (E15)
Print images one at a time

(E17)
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E14
Print multiple images (E19)
When printing is complete, turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable
Notes About Power Source
When connecting the camera to a printer, use batteries with a sufficient amount of charge
remaining to prevent the camera from turning off unexpectedly.
If the AC Adapter EH-65A (available separately) is used, this camera can be powered from an
electrical outlet. Do not use any other make or model of AC adapter as it may cause the camera to
heat up or malfunction.
Printing Images
In addition to printing images transferred to a computer from your personal printer and printing
over a direct camera-to-printer connection, the following options are also available for printing
images saved on the memory card:
Inserting a memory card into a DPOF-compatible printers card slot
Taking a memory card to a digital photo lab
When using these methods to print, you can use the Print order option in the playback menu to
specify which images will be printed and how many copies of each image will be printed, and save
these settings on the memory card (E31).
Connecting the Camera to a Printer

Turn off the camera.
Turn on the printer.
Check printer settings.
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2
E15
Connect the camera to the printer using the included USB cable.
Be sure that connectors are properly oriented, do not insert the cable at an angle, and do
not use excessive force. When disconnecting the cable, do not remove the cable at an
angle.
Turn on the camera.

When properly connected, the PictBridge startup screen is displayed in the camera
monitor, followed by the Print selection screen.
Print selection
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Printing Individual Images

After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E15), follow the procedures described
below to print an image.
Use the multi selector to select the desired

image and then press the k button.
Print selection
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To make it easier to select images, rotate the zoom control

to f (h) to switch to 6-image thumbnail playback mode.
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to full-frame
playback mode.
Select Copies and then press the k button.
PictBridge
1 prints
Star t print
Copies
Paper size
Press H or I to select the desired number of

copies (up to nine) and then press the
k button.
Copies
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Select Paper size and then press the

k button.
PictBridge
4 prints
Star t print
Copies
Paper size
Select the desired paper size and then press

the k button.
To specify paper size using settings on the printer, select
Default in the paper size option.
Paper size
Default
3.55 in.
57 in.
A4
100x150 mm
4x6 in.
8x10 in
Select Start print and then press the

k button.
PictBridge
4 prints
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Star t print
Copies
Paper size
Printing begins.
Monitor display returns to the print selection screen shown
in step 1 when printing is complete.
Printing
2/4
Cancel
Current number of copies/

total number of copies
E18
Printing Multiple Images

After properly connecting the camera to the printer (E15), follow the procedures described
below to print multiple images.
1
2
When the Print selection screen is displayed, press the d button.

Use the multi selector to select Paper size
To exit the print menu, press the d button.
Print menu
Print selec tion
Print all images
DPOF printing
Paper size
Select the desired paper size and then press

the k button.
To specify paper size using settings on the printer, select
Default in the paper size option.
Paper size
Default
3.55 in.
57 in.
A4
100x150 mm
8x10 in
Select Print selection, Print all images, or

DPOF printing and then press the k button.
Print menu
Print selec tion
Print all images
DPOF printing
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4x6 in.
Paper size
E19
Print selection
Select which images will be printed (up to 99) and
Print selection
how many copies of each image will be printed (up
to nine).
Press the multi selector J or K to select images,
1
and then press H or I to set the number of
copies for each.
a and the numeral indicating the number of
3
Back
copies to be printed are displayed below the
images selected for printing. If no copies have
been specified for an image, the selection is canceled.
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to full-frame playback mode or
f (h) to switch to 6-image thumbnail playback mode.
Press the k button when setting is complete.
When the screen shown on the right is displayed,
Print selection
select Start print and then press the k button
to start printing. Select Cancel and then press
5 prints
the k button to return to the print menu.
Star t print
Cancel
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Print all images

One copy of each image saved in the internal
memory, or on the memory card, is printed.
Print all images
18 prints
Star t print
Cancel
E20
DPOF printing
Print images for which a print order was created
using the Print order option (E31).
DPOF printing
5 prints
Star t print
View images
Cancel
To view the current print order, select View

images and then press the k button. To print
images, press the k button again.
View images
Back
Printing begins.
Monitor display returns to the print menu shown in step 2
when printing is complete.
Printing
Cancel
Current number of copies/

total number of copies
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Paper Size
The camera supports the following paper sizes: Default (the default paper size for the printer
connected to the camera), 3.55 in., 57 in., 100150 mm, 46 in., 810 in., Letter, A3, and A4.
Only sizes supported by the printer are displayed.
E21
The Shooting Menu (for A (Auto) Mode)

Image Mode (Image Size and Quality)
Enter shooting mode M d button M Shooting menu M Image mode M k button
You can select the combination of image size and image quality (i.e., image compression
ratio) that is used when saving images.
The higher the image mode setting, the larger the size at which images can be printed, and
the lower the compression ratio, the higher the quality of the images, but the number of
images that can be saved (E23) is reduced.
Option1
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2
Compression ratio
Aspect ratio
Print size2 (cm/in.)
w 51523864P
Approx. 1:4
4:3
44 33/17 12.5
x 51523864 (default setting)
Approx. 1:8
4:3
44 33/17 12.5
i 36482736
Approx. 1:8
4:3
31 23/12 9
r 22721704
Approx. 1:8
4:3
19 14/7.5 5.6
q 16001200
Approx. 1:8
4:3
13 10/5.3 4
O 640480
Approx. 1:8
4:3
5 4/2 1.5
z 51202880
Approx. 1:8
16:9
43 24/17 9.6
The total number of pixels captured, and the number of pixels captured horizontally and vertically.
Example: x 51523864 = approx. 20 megapixels, 5152 3864 pixels
Print size at an output resolution of 300 dpi.
Print sizes are calculated by dividing the number of pixels by printer resolution (dpi) and
multiplying by 2.54 cm (1 in.). However, at the same image size, images printed at higher
resolutions will be printed smaller than the size indicated, and those printed at lower resolutions
will be printed larger than the size indicated.
Notes About Image Mode
The setting is also applied to other shooting modes.

E22
Number of Images That Can Be Saved
The following table lists the approximate number of images that can be saved on a 4 GB memory
card. Note that due to JPEG compression, the number of images that can be saved varies greatly
depending on the composition of the image, even when memory capacity and image mode
settings remain constant. The number of images that can be saved may also vary depending on the
type of memory card being used.
Image mode
w 51523864P
x 51523864 (default setting)
Number of images that can be saved (4 GB)

350
710
i 36482736
1400
r 22721704
3490
q 16001200
O 640480
z 51202880
6650
26300
950
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If the number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, the number of exposures remaining
display shows 9999.
To confirm the number of images that can be saved in the internal memory (approx. 25 MB),
remove the memory card from the camera, and then check the number of remaining exposures
displayed in the monitor when shooting.
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White Balance (Adjusting Hue)

Select A (auto) mode M d button M White balance M k button
The color of light reflected from an object varies with the color of the light source. The human
brain is able to adapt to changes in the color of the light source, with the result that white
objects appear white whether seen in the shade, direct sunlight, or under incandescent
lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing images according to the
color of the light source. This is known as white balance. For natural colors, select a white
balance setting that matches the light source before shooting.
Although Auto (the default setting) can be used under most types of lighting, white balance
can be adjusted to suit the sky conditions or light source and achieve more natural color
tones in the image.
Option
Description
a Auto (default setting)
White balance is automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions.
b Preset manual
Use when shooting under unusual lighting (E25).
c Daylight
Use when shooting outdoors in direct sunlight.
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d Incandescent
Use when shooting under incandescent lighting.
e Fluorescent
Use when shooting under fluorescent lighting.
f Cloudy
Use when shooting under overcast skies.
g Flash
Use when shooting with the flash.
The icon for the current setting is displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting
mode (A 6). No icon is displayed when Auto is selected.
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Using Preset Manual

Preset manual is used with unusual lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong
color cast when the desired effect has not been achieved with white balance settings like
Auto and Incandescent (for example, to make images shot under a lamp with a red shade
look as though they had been shot under white light).
Use the procedure below to measure the white balance value under the lighting used when
shooting.
Prepare a white or gray-colored subject and then place it under the

lighting that will be used when shooting.
Display the shooting menu (A 54), use the

multi selector to select b Preset manual in
the White balance menu, and then press the
k button.
The camera zooms in to the position for measuring white
balance.
White balance
Auto
Preset manual
Daylight
Incandescent
Fluorescent
160x120
Cloudy
Flash
Select Measure.
Preset manual
To apply the most recently measured white balance value,

select Cancel and then press the k button. The white
balance setting is not measured again and the most
recently measured value is set.
Cancel
Measure
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E25
Frame the reference object in the measuring

window.
Preset manual
Cancel
Measure
Measuring window
Press the k button to measure a value for preset manual.

The shutter is released and the new white-balance value is set. No image is saved.
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Notes About White Balance

Set the flash to W (off) when white balance is set to any setting other than Auto and Flash
(A 44).
Notes About Preset Manual
A value for flash lighting cannot be measured with Preset manual. When shooting using the flash,
set White balance to Auto or Flash.
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Continuous Shooting
Select A (auto) mode M d button M Continuous M k button
You can change settings to continuous or BSS (best shot selector).
Option
Description
One picture is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed.
V Continuous
While the shutter-release button is held all the way down, about six images
are captured continuously at a rate of about 1.1 fps (when Image mode is
set to x 51523864).
D BSS
(best shot
selector)
The best shot selector is recommended when shooting with the flash off or
the camera zoomed in, or in other situations in which inadvertent motion
can result in blurred images. When BSS is on, the camera captures up to 10
images while the shutter-release button is held down. The sharpest image in
the series is automatically selected and saved.
BSS is best suited to shooting subjects that are not moving. When
shooting moving subjects or when the composition of the picture
changes while shooting, the desired results may not be achieved.
W Multi-shot 16
Each time the shutter-release button is pressed all

the way down, the camera takes 16 shots at a rate of
about 30 fps and arranges them in a single image.
Image mode is fixed at L (image size: 2560
1920 pixels).
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U Single
(default setting)
mode (A 6). No icon is displayed when Single is selected.
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Notes About Continuous Shooting
When Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 is selected, flash cannot be used. Focus, exposure, and
white balance are fixed at the values determined with the first image in each series.
The frame rate with continuous shooting may vary depending upon the current image mode
setting, the memory card used, or shooting condition.
Notes About Multi-shot 16
Smear (F3) visible in the monitor when shooting with Multi-shot 16 enabled is saved with
images. Avoiding bright objects such as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights when
shooting with Multi-shot 16 enabled is recommended.
Color Options
Select A (auto) mode M d button M Color options M k button
You can adjust the colors when images are saved.
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Option
Description
n Standard color (default setting) Use to achieve natural colors in your images.
o Vivid color
Use to achieve vivid colors in your images.
p Black-and-white
Use to save images in black-and-white.
q Sepia
Use to save images in sepia tones.
r Cyanotype
Use to save images in cyan-blue monochrome.
mode (A 6). When Standard color is selected, no icon is displayed. Color tones shown in
the monitor when shooting change according to the selected color option.
Notes About Color Options
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The Smart Portrait Menu

See Image Mode (Image Size and Quality) (E22) for information about Image mode.
Skin Softening
Select smart portrait mode M d button M Skin softening M k button
You can change skin softening settings.
Option
Description
When the shutter is released, the camera detects one or more persons
e On (default setting) faces (up to three), and processes the image to soften facial skin tones
before saving the image.
k Off
Turns skin softening off.
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mode (A 6). No icon is displayed when Off is selected. The degree of skin softening effect
cannot be confirmed on the subject on the shooting screen. Check the degree of skin
softening performed in playback mode.
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Smile Timer
Select smart portrait mode M d button M Smile timer M k button
The camera detects peoples faces and then automatically releases the shutter whenever a
smile is detected.
Option
Description
a On (default setting)
Enables the smile timer.
k Off
Turns the smile timer off.
mode (A 6). No icon is displayed when Off is selected.
Blink Proof
Select smart portrait mode M d button M Blink proof M k button
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The camera automatically releases the shutter twice each time a picture is taken. Of the two
shots, the image in which the subjects eyes are more open compared to the other shot is saved.
Option
y On
Description
Enables the blink proof.
Flash cannot be used when On is
selected.
If the camera saved an image in
which the subjects eyes may have
been closed, the dialog shown on
the right is displayed for a few
seconds.
A blink was detec ted in the

pic ture just taken.
k Off (default setting) Turns the blink proof off.
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The Playback Menu

See Editing Still Images (E5) for information about image editing features.
Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order)

Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Print order M k button
When printing images saved on the memory card using any of the following methods, the
Print order option in the playback menu is used to create digital print orders.
Inserting the memory card into a DPOF-compatible (F19) printers card slot.
Taking the memory card to a digital photo lab.
Connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible (F20) printer (E14). A print order
can also be created for images saved in the internal memory if the memory card is
removed from the camera.
Print order
Selec t images
Delete print order
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Use the multi selector to select Select images

E31
Select images (up to 99) and the number of

copies (up to nine) of each.
Print selection
Press the multi selector J or K to select images, and then

1
1
press H or I to set the number of copies for each.
a and the numeral indicating the number of copies to be
printed are displayed below the images selected for
3
Back
printing. If no copies have been specified for an image, the
selection is canceled.
Rotate the zoom control to g (i) to switch to full-frame playback mode. Rotate the zoom
control to f (h) to switch to 6-image thumbnail playback mode.
Press the k button when setting is complete.
Select whether or not to print shooting date

and shooting information.
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Select Date and press the k button to print the shooting

date on all images in the print order.
Select Info and press the k button to print shooting
information (shutter speed and aperture value) on all
images in the print order.
Select Done and press the k button to complete the print
order.
Images selected for printing are indicated by w during

playback.
Print order
Done
Date
Info
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Notes About Printing Shooting Date and Shooting Information
When the Date and Info settings are enabled in the print order option, shooting date and shooting
information are printed on images when a DPOF-compatible printer (F19) that supports printing
of shooting date and shooting information is used.
Shooting information cannot be printed when the camera is connected to a DPOF-compatible
printer via the included USB cable (E21).
Note that the Date and Info settings are reset each time the Print order option is displayed.
The date printed is that saved when the image was captured.
Changing the cameras date using Date and time or Time zone
in the Time zone and date option in the setup menu after an
image has been captured has no effect on the date printed on
the image.
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Canceling Existing Print Order
Select Delete print order in step 1 (E31) of Print Order (Creating a DPOF Print Order) and press
the k button to remove print marking from all images and cancel the print order.
Print Date
When shooting date and time are imprinted on images using the Print date option (E49) in the
setup menu, images are saved with shooting date and time imprinted on the image when they are
captured. Images with the date imprinted on them can be printed from printers that do not support
printing of the date on images.
Only the date and time imprinted on images with the print date option will be printed, even if the
Print order date option is enabled.
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Slide Show
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Slide show M k button
You can play back images, saved in the internal memory or on a memory card, one by one in
an automated slide show.
Use the multi selector to select Start and then

press the k button.
To repeat the slide show automatically, select Loop and
then press the k button before selecting Start. The check
mark (w) is added to the loop option when enabled.
Slide show
Star t
Loop
Pause
The slide show begins.
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While the slide show is in progress, press the multi selector

K or I to display the next image or J or H to display the
previous image. Press and hold K or I to fast forward, or
J or H to fast rewind.
To end or pause the slide show, press the k button.
End the slide show or restart it.

The display at right appears when the last slide is displayed
or the show is paused. Highlight G and press k to return
to Step 1, or select F to restart the show.
Notes About Slide Show
Only the first frame of movies is displayed.

The maximum playback time is up to about 30 minutes even if Loop is enabled (E55).
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Protect
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Protect M k button
You can protect selected images from accidental deletion.
Select images to protect or cancel protection for previously protected images from the image
selection screen.
The Image Selection Screen (E36)
Note that formatting the cameras internal memory or the memory card permanently deletes
protected files (E56).
Protected images are indicated by s during playback (A 8).
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E35
The Image Selection Screen

When using one of the following features, a screen like that
shown on the right is displayed when selecting images.
Print order > Select images (E31)
Protect (E35)
Rotate image (E37)
Copy > Selected images (E38)
Welcome screen > Select an image (E43)
Delete > Erase selected images (A 28)
Print selection when printing directly to a printer (E17, E20)
Protect
Back
ON/OFF
Follow the procedures described below to select images.
Press the multi selector J or K to select an

image.
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Rotate the zoom control (A 2) to g (i) to switch to fullframe playback mode or f (h) to switch to 6-image
thumbnail playback mode.
When selecting an image for Rotate image or Welcome
screen, or when using the Print selection screen to print
individual images, only one image can be selected.
Proceed to step 3.
Press H or I to select or deselect (or to

specify the number of copies).
Protect
Back
ON/OFF
Protect
When an image is selected, an icon is displayed below the

image. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional images.
Back
Press the k button to apply image selection.

For some operations, such as when you have selected Copy > Selected images, a
confirmation screen is displayed. Follow the instructions displayed in the monitor.
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ON/OFF
Rotate Image
Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Rotate image M k button
After shooting, you can change the orientation in which still images are displayed. Still images
can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise or 90 degrees counterclockwise.
When you select an image you want to rotate in the image selection screen (E36), the
Rotate image screen is displayed. You can then rotate the image 90 degrees by pressing the
multi selector J or K.
Rotate image
Back
Rotate image
Rotate image
Rotate
Rotate 90 degrees
counterclockwise
Back
Rotate
Back
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When you press the k button, the displayed orientation is applied, and the orientation
information is saved with the image.
Rotate
Rotate 90 degrees
clockwise
Notes About Image Rotation
This camera cannot rotate images captured with another make or model of digital camera.
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Copy (Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory Card)

Press the c button (playback mode) M d button M Copy M k button
You can copy images between the internal memory and a memory card.
Use the multi selector to select a destination

option to which images are copied and then
press the k button.
Camera to card: Copies images from internal memory to
memory card.
Card to camera: Copies images from memory card to
internal memory.
Select a copy option and then press the

k button.
Selected images: Copies images selected from the image
selection screen (E36).
All images: Copies all images.
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E38
Copy
Camera to card
Card to camera
Camera to card
Selec ted images

All images
Notes About Copying Images
JPEG- and AVI-format files can be copied.

Operation is not guaranteed with images captured with another make of camera or that have
been modified on a computer.
When copying images for which Print order (E31) options are enabled, the print order settings
are not copied. However, when copying images for which Protect (E35) is enabled, the protect
setting is copied.
If Memory contains no images. Is Displayed
If a memory card that contains no images is inserted into the camera, Memory contains no
images. is displayed when the camera is switched to playback mode. Press the d button to
display the copy options screen, and copy the images saved in the cameras internal memory to the
memory card.
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The Movie Menu

Movie Options
Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Movie options M k button
You can select the desired movie option for recording movies.
Larger image sizes produce greater image quality and larger file sizes.
Option
Image size (pixels)

Aspect ratio
f 720/30p (default setting*)
1280 720
16:9
g 480/30p
640 480
4:3
u 240/30p
320 240
4:3
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* When no memory card is inserted (i.e., when using the cameras internal memory), the setting is
g 480/30p.
The frame rate is approx. 30 fps no matter which option is selected.
Notes About Frame Rates
Frame rates describe the number of frames captured each second.
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Maximum Movie Recording Time
The following table lists the approximate recording time available when using a 4 GB memory card.
Actual recording time and file size may vary depending on subject movement and image
composition, even when memory capacity and movie settings remain constant.
Available recording time may also vary depending on the type of memory card being used.
Movie options1
f 720/30p
Maximum recording time (4 GB)2

15 min
g 480/30p
50 min
u 240/30p
2 h 40 min
When using the internal memory, f 720/30p cannot be selected.

The maximum size for a single movie is 2 GB, and the maximum recording time for a single movie
is 29 minutes, even when there is sufficient free space on the memory card. When recording a
movie, the remaining recording time that is displayed is the amount of recording time available for
one movie. If the camera becomes hot, movie recording may stop before these limits are reached.
To confirm the maximum length of a movie that can be recorded in the internal memory (approx.
25 MB), remove the memory card from the camera, and then check the maximum recording time
displayed in the monitor when shooting.
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More Information
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Autofocus Mode
Enter shooting mode M d button M D menu icon M Autofocus mode M k button
You can select how the camera focuses in movie mode.
Option
Description
A Single AF
(default setting)
Focus is locked when the b (e movie-record) button is pressed to

start recording.
Select this option when the distance between the camera and the
subject remains fairly consistent.
B Full-time AF
Camera focuses continuously.

Select this option when the distance between the camera and
subject changes significantly during recording. The sound of the
camera focusing may be heard in the recorded movie. Use of Single
AF is recommended to prevent the sound of the camera focusing
from interfering with recording.
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E42
The Setup Menu

Welcome Screen
d button M z menu icon M Welcome screen M k button
You can configure the welcome screen that is displayed when you turn on the camera.
Option
Description
The camera enters shooting or playback mode without displaying
the welcome screen.
COOLPIX
The camera displays a welcome screen and enters shooting or

playback mode.
Select an image
Displays an image selected for the welcome screen. When the image
selection screen is displayed, select an image (E36) and then press
the k button.
As the selected image is saved by the camera, it is displayed when
the camera is turned on even if the original image is deleted.
Images captured at an Image mode (E22) setting of
z 51202880 and images created by using small picture (E9)
or crop (E10) that are 320 240 or smaller, cannot be selected.
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None
(default setting)
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Time Zone and Date

d button M z menu icon M Time zone and date M k button
You can set the camera clock.
Option
Date and time
Description
Allows you to set the cameras clock to the
current date and time.
Use the multi selector to set each item
displayed on the screen.
Select an item: Press K or J (changes
between D, M, Y, hour, minute).
Edit the highlighted item: Press H or I.
Apply the setting: Select the minute
setting and then press the k button.
Date and time
01
01
2013
00
00
Edit
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Date format
The available date formats are Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year, and

Day/Month/Year.
Time zone
Home time zone (w) can be specified and daylight saving time can be
enabled or disabled. When the travel destination (x) is selected, the time
difference between the travel destination and the home time zone (w) is
automatically calculated and the date and time in the selected region are
used when the camera records the shooting date and time. This can be useful
when traveling.
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Selecting the Travel Destination Time Zone
Use the multi selector to select Time zone

Time zone and date

Date and time
Date format
Time zone
London, Casablanca
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Select x Travel destination and then press

the k button.
The date and time displayed in the monitor changes
according to the region currently selected.
Time zone
Home time zone
Travel destination
London, Casablanca
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Press K.
The travel destination screen is displayed.
Time zone
Home time zone
London, Casablanca
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Travel destination
E45
Press J or K to select the travel destination

time zone.
If daylight saving time is in effect, press H to enable
daylight saving time function. W is displayed in the
monitor and the camera clock is advanced one hour. Press
I to disable the daylight saving time function.
Press the k button to apply the travel destination time
zone.
For other time zones, set the camera clock to local time
using the Date and time setting.
While the travel destination time zone is selected, Z is
displayed in the monitor when the camera is in shooting
mode.
New York, Toronto, Lima

11:30
-04:00
Back
Time zone
Home time zone
Travel destination
New York, Toronto, Lima
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w Home Time Zone
To switch to the home time zone, select w Home time zone in step 2, and then press the
k button.
To change the home time zone, select w Home time zone in step 2, and then complete steps 3
and 4.
Daylight Saving Time
When daylight saving time starts or ends, turn the daylight saving time function on or off from the
time zone selection screen displayed in step 4.
Imprinting Date on Images
Enable date imprint from the Print date option (E49) in the setup menu after the date and time
have been set. When the Print date option is enabled, images are saved with shooting date
imprinted on them.
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Monitor Settings
d button M z menu icon M Monitor settings M k button
You can set the options below.
Option
Description
Photo info
Select information displayed in the monitor during shooting and playback.
Brightness
Select from five settings for monitor brightness. The default setting is 3.
Photo Info
You can select whether or not the photo information is displayed in the monitor.
Shooting mode
Playback mode
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Show info
5m 0s
Auto info
(default setting)
4/
The same information as in Show info is displayed. If no operations are

performed after a few seconds, the display is the same as Hide info. The
information is displayed again when an operation is performed.
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Hide info
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Shooting mode
Playback mode
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5m 0s
Framing
grid+auto info
710
In addition to information shown with

Auto info, a framing grid is displayed
to help frame pictures.
The framing grid is not displayed
when recording movies.
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The same information as in Auto info

is displayed.
The same information as in Auto info

is displayed.
5m 0s
710
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Movie
frame+auto info In addition to information shown with
Auto info, a frame is displayed before
recording begins that represents the
area that is captured when recording
movies.
The movie frame is not displayed
when recording movies.
Battery Level
When the battery level is low, B is always displayed regardless of the Photo info setting.
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Print Date (Imprinting Date and Time)

d button M z menu icon M Print date M k button
The shooting date and time can be imprinted on the images
when shooting, allowing the information to be printed even
from printers that do not support date printing (E33).
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Option
Description
f Date
Date is imprinted on images.
S Date and time
Date and time are imprinted on images.
k Off (default setting)
Date and time are not imprinted on images.
Notes About Print Date
Imprinted dates form a permanent part of image data and cannot be deleted. The date and time
cannot be imprinted on images after they have been captured.
The date cannot be imprinted in the following situations:
- When using Panorama assist in scene mode or when Pet portrait is set to Continuous
- When recording movies
Dates imprinted at an Image mode setting (E22) of O 640480 may be difficult to read.
Select an Image mode setting of q 16001200 or larger when using print date.
The date is saved using the format selected in the setup menus Time zone and date option
(A 14, E44).
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Print Date and Print Order
When printing with a DPOF-compatible printer that can print the shooting date and shooting
information, you can use the Print order option (E31) to print this information in images, even if
the Print date function was set to Off at the time of shooting.
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Electronic VR
d button M z menu icon M Electronic VR M k button
You can select the electronic VR (vibration reduction) setting used when shooting still images.
Option
Description
w Auto
The effects of camera shake are reduced when shooting still images in the
following situations:
When the flash mode is set to W (off) or Y (slow sync)
When the shutter speed is slow
When the Continuous setting is set to Single
When the subject is dark
k Off
(default setting)
Electronic VR is disabled.
When Auto is selected, electronic VR is applied according to the shooting conditions while
R is displayed in the shooting screen (A 6).
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Notes About Electronic Vibration Reduction
Electronic VR is disabled while the flash is used, except when using slow sync mode. Note that
Electronic VR is disabled even when flash mode is slow sync with red-eye reduction (A 53).
If the exposure period exceeds a certain period of time, electronic VR will not function.
Electronic VR cannot be used if Blink proof (E30) in smart portrait mode is set to On.
Electronic VR cannot be used when using the following scene modes.
- Sports (A 34)
- Night portrait (A 35)
- Dusk/dawn (A 35)
- Night landscape (A 35)
- Museum (A 36)
- Fireworks show (A 37)
- Backlighting (A 37)
- When Pet portrait (A 38) is set to Continuous
The effectiveness of electronic VR decreases as camera shake increases.
The images captured may become somewhat grainy.
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Motion Detection
d button M z menu icon M Motion detection M k button
You can select the motion detection settingwhich reduces the effects of subject
movement and camera shakeused when shooting still images.
Option
Description
U Auto
(default setting)
When the camera detects subject movement or camera shake, the ISO sensitivity
and shutter speed are automatically increased to reduce blurring.
However, motion detection does not function in the following situations:
When the flash fires
In the following scene modes: Sports (A 34), Night portrait (A 35),
Dusk/dawn (A 35), Night landscape (A 35), Museum (A 36),
Fireworks show (A 37), Backlighting (A 37), and Pet portrait
(A 38)
In A (auto) mode, when Continuous is set to Multi-shot 16 (E27)
k Off
Motion detection is disabled.
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mode (A 6).
When the camera detects camera shake or subject movement, it increases shutter speed and
the motion detection icon turns green. No icon is displayed when Off is selected.
Notes About Motion Detection
Motion detection may be unable to completely eliminate the effects of subject movement and
camera shake in some situations.
Motion detection may not function if the subject exhibits significant movement or is too dark.
The images captured using motion detection may be somewhat grainy in appearance.
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AF Assist
d button M z menu icon M AF assist M k button
You can enable or disable the AF-assist illuminator, which assists autofocus operation when
the subject is dimly lit.
Option
Description
Auto
(default setting)
The AF-assist illuminator lights automatically when the subject is dimly lit.
The illuminator has a range of about 1.9 m (6 ft 2 in.) at the maximum wideangle position and about 1.1 m (3 ft 7 in.) at the maximum telephoto
position.
Note that for some scene modes (such as Museum (A 36) and Pet
portrait (A 38)), the AF-assist illuminator may not light even when Auto is
selected.
Off
The AF-assist illuminator does not light. The camera may be unable to focus
under dim lighting.
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Sound Settings
d button M z menu icon M Sound settings M k button
You can adjust the following sound settings.
Option
Description
Button sound
Select On (default setting) or Off. When On is selected, a beep sounds once

when operations are completed successfully, two times when the focus has
been locked, and three times when an error is detected, and the welcome
sound is played when the camera is turned on.
Shutter sound
Select On (default setting) or Off.

Even when set to On, the shutter sound is not heard in the following
situations:
When using Continuous, BSS, or Multi-shot 16 (E27)
When using Sports (A 34) or Museum (A 36) in scene mode
When recording movies
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Notes About Sound Settings
Button sounds and the shutter sound are not heard when using the Pet portrait scene mode.
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Auto Off
d button M z menu icon M Auto off M k button
If no operations are performed for a specified amount of time, the monitor turns off and the
camera enters standby mode to save power (A 19).
This setting determines the amount of time that passes before the camera enters standby
mode.
Option
Description
Auto off
You can select 30 s (default setting), 1 min, 5 min, or 30 min.
Sleep mode
If On (default setting) is selected, the camera enters standby mode when there is
no change in the brightness of the subject, even before the time selected in the
auto off menu has elapsed. The camera enters sleep mode after 30 seconds when
Auto off is set to 1 min or less, or after one minute when Auto off is set to 5 min
or more.
When the Monitor Has Turned Off to Save Power
When the camera is in standby mode, the power-on lamp flashes.

If no operations are performed for approx. another three minutes, the camera turns off
automatically.
When the power-on lamp is flashing, pressing any of the following buttons turns the monitor back
on:
Power switch, shutter-release button, A button, c button, or b (e movie-record) button
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The Auto Off Setting
The time that passes before the camera enters standby mode is fixed in the following situations:
- When a menu is displayed: Three minutes (when auto off is set to 30 s or 1 min)
- During slide show playback: Up to 30 minutes
- When the audio/video cable is connected: 30 minutes
The camera does not enter standby mode while the Eye-Fi card is uploading images.
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Format Memory/Format Card

d button M z menu icon M Format memory/Format card M k button
Use this option to format the internal memory or a memory card.
Formatting the internal memory or memory cards permanently deletes all data. Data
that has been deleted cannot be recovered. Be sure to transfer important data to a
computer before formatting.
Formatting the Internal Memory
Format memory
To format the internal memory, remove the memory card from

the camera. The Format memory option is displayed in the
setup menu.
All images will

be deleted! OK?
Format
No
Formatting Memory Cards
Format card
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When a memory card is inserted in the camera, the Format

card option is displayed in the setup menu.
All images will

be deleted! OK?
Format
No
Notes About Formatting Internal Memory and Memory Cards
Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover during
formatting.
The first time you insert a memory card that has been used in another device into this camera, be
sure to format it with this camera.
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Language
d button M z menu icon M Language M k button
You can select one of 34 languages for display of camera menus and messages.
Finnish
Danish
Swedish
German
Vietnamese
(Default setting)
Turkish
Spanish
Ukrainian
Greek
Arabic
French
Bengali
Indonesian
Simplified Chinese
Italian
Traditional Chinese
Hungarian
Hindi
Dutch
Japanese
Norwegian
Korean
Polish
Marathi
Brazilian Portuguese
Persian
European Portuguese
Tamil
Russian
Telugu
Romanian
Thai
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Czech
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Video Mode
d button M z menu icon M Video mode M k button
You can adjust settings for connection to a TV.
Set the cameras analog video output signal to NTSC or PAL according to the specification of
your TV.
Blink Warning
d button M z menu icon M Blink warning M k button
You can select whether or not the camera detects human subjects that have blinked using
face detection (A 57) when shooting in the following modes:
G (easy auto) mode
Portrait (A 34) or Night portrait (A 35) scene mode
Option
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On
Description
When the camera detects that one or more human subjects may have
blinked in an image captured using face detection, the Did someone
blink? screen is displayed in the monitor.
The face of the human subject that may have blinked when the shutter
was released is framed by a yellow border. Should this occur, check the
image and determine whether or not another image should be captured
(E59).
Off (default setting) Blink warning is disabled.
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The Blink Warning Screen

When the Did someone blink? screen shown on the right is
displayed in the monitor, the operations described below are
available.
If no operations are performed within a few seconds, the
camera automatically returns to shooting mode.
Did someone blink?
Exit
Function
Description
Enlarge the detected face that blinked
Rotate the zoom control to g (i).
Switch to full-frame playback mode
Rotate the zoom control to f (h).
Select the face to be displayed
While zoomed in, press the multi selector J or K to

switch to another face.
Delete the image
Press the l button.
Switch to shooting mode
Press the k button, shutter-release button,

A button, or the b (e movie-record) button.
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Eye-Fi Upload
d button M z menu icon M Eye-Fi upload M k button
You can select whether or not the cameras Eye-Fi card (available from third-party
manufacturers) sends images to your computer.
Option
b Enable
Description
Images created with this camera are uploaded to the predetermined computer.
c Disable (default setting) Images are not uploaded.
Notes About Eye-Fi Cards
Reference Section
Note that images are not uploaded if signal strength is insufficient even if Enable is selected.
When using the camera in an area where wireless signal output is not permitted, set this feature to
Disable.
Refer to the instruction manual of your Eye-Fi card for more information. In the event of
malfunction or if you have any questions, contact the card manufacturer.
The camera can be used to turn Eye-Fi cards on and off, but may not support all Eye-Fi functions.
The camera is not compatible with the Endless Memory function. When it is set on a computer,
disable the function. If the Endless Memory function is enabled, the number of pictures taken may
not be displayed correctly.
The Eye-Fi upload feature is intended for use only in the country of purchase. Before using it in
other countries, refer to laws and regulations of that country.
When this setting is set to Enable, batteries are drained faster than normal.
Eye-Fi Upload Indicator
The upload status of the Eye-Fi card in the camera can be confirmed on the monitor (A 6, 8).
w: Eye-Fi upload is set to Disable.
x (lights): Eye-Fi upload enabled; waiting for image upload.
x (flashes): Eye-Fi upload enabled; uploading images.
y: Eye-Fi upload enabled but no images available for upload.
z: An error occurred. The camera cannot control the Eye-Fi card.
E60
Reset All
d button M z menu icon M Reset all M k button
When Reset is selected, the cameras settings are restored to their default values.
Basic Shooting Functions
Option
Default value
Flash mode (A 44)
Auto
Self-timer (A 47)
Off
Macro mode (A 49)
Off
Exposure compensation (A 51)
0.0
Scene Mode
Option
Default value
Scene mode setting in the shooting-mode selection

menu (A 33)
Portrait
Hue adjustment in food (A 36)
Center
Continuous
Pet portrait auto release in pet portrait (A 38)
On
Smart Portrait Menu

Option
Skin softening (E29)
Default value
On
Smile timer (E30)
On
Blink proof (E30)
Off
Reference Section
Continuous shooting in pet portrait (A 38)
E61
Shooting Menu
Option
Default value
x 51523864
Image mode (E22)

White balance (E24)
Auto
Continuous (E27)
Single
Color options (E28)
Standard color
Movie Menu
Option
Default value
Movie options (E40)
When a memory card is inserted: 720/30p
Autofocus mode (E42)
Single AF
Setup Menu
Option
Welcome screen (E43)
Default value
None
Reference Section
Photo info (E47)
Auto info
Brightness (E47)
Print date (E49)
Off
Electronic VR (E50)
Off
Motion detection (E52)
Auto
AF assist (E53)
Auto
Button sound (E54)
On
Shutter sound (E54)
On
Auto off (E55)
30 s
Sleep mode (E55)
On
Blink warning (E58)
Off
Eye-Fi upload (E60)
Disable
E62
Others
Option
Default value
Paper size (E18, E19)
Default
Loop setting for slide shows (E34)
Off
Selecting Reset all also resets the cameras file numbering (E65). After a reset, the
camera determines the largest file number in the internal memory or on the memory card
and saves images using the next available file number. To reset file numbering to 0001,
delete all images saved in the internal memory or on the memory card (A 28) before
selecting Reset all.
The following menu settings remain unaffected when menus are reset with Reset all.
- Shooting menu: Preset manual data (E25) acquired for White balance
- Setup menu: Settings for image registered for Welcome screen (E43), Time zone
and date (E44), Language (E57), Video mode (E58), and Battery type
(E64)
Reference Section
E63
Battery Type
d button M z menu icon M Battery type M k button
To ensure that the camera shows the correct battery level (A 18), select the type that
matches the batteries currently in use.
Option
Description
Alkaline (default setting)
LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries
COOLPIX (Ni-MH)
Nikon EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel metal hydride) batteries
Lithium
FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries
Firmware Version
d button M z menu icon M Firmware version M k button
Reference Section
You can view the current camera firmware version.

CO O L P I X L 2 8 Ve r. x . x
Back
E64
File and Folder Names

Images and movies are assigned file names as follows.
D S C N 00 0 1 . J P G
Identifier
(not shown on camera monitor)
Original still images,
movies
DSCN
Small copies
SSCN
Cropped copies
RSCN
D-Lighting copies and

skin softening copies
FSCN
Extension
(indicates file format)
Still images
.JPG
Movies
.AVI
File number (assigned automatically in

ascending order, starting with 0001)
Reference Section
Files are saved in folders named with a folder number followed by NIKON (e.g.
100NIKON). A single folder can hold up to 200 images; if the current folder already
contains 200 images, a new folder, named by adding one to the current folder name, is
created the next time an image is captured (e.g. 100NIKON 101NIKON). When the
number of files within a folder reaches 9999, a new folder is created. File numbers are
assigned automatically starting with 0001.
In Panorama assist (E2), a folder is created for each shooting session using the following
naming convention: Folder number + P_XXX (e.g. 101P_001). Images are saved in
sequence in file numbers starting with 0001.
Files copied using Copy > Selected images are copied to the current folder, where they
are assigned new file numbers in ascending order starting from the largest file number in
memory. Copy > All images copies all folders from the source medium; file names do not
change but new folder numbers are assigned in ascending order, starting from the largest
folder number on the destination medium (E38).
If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains 200 images, or an image is numbered
9999, no further images can be captured until the internal memory or memory card is
formatted (E56), or a new memory card is inserted.
E65
Optional Accessories
Rechargeable
battery
Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2-B2 (set of two EN-MH2 batteries)*

Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2-B4 (set of four EN-MH2 batteries)*
Battery charger
Battery Charger MH-72 (includes two rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2)*

Battery Charger MH-73 (includes four rechargeable Ni-MH batteries EN-MH2)*
AC Adapter EH-65A (connect as shown)
1
1
AC adapter
2
2
AC Adapter EH-62B cannot be used.
Audio/video
cable
Audio Video Cable EG-CP14
* To charge EN-MH2 batteries, use only Battery Charger MH-72 or MH-73. Do not use these battery
chargers to charge any other type of battery.
Reference Section
E66
Error Messages
Display
Cause/Solution
O
(flashes)
Clock not set.

Set date and time.
E44
Battery exhausted.
Replace the batteries.
10
Q
(flashes in red)
Camera cannot focus.

Refocus.
Use focus lock.
24, 60
59
Please wait for the

camera to finish
recording.
Wait until the image is saved and the message disappears

from the display.
Memory card is write

protected.
Write-protect switch is in lock position.

Slide write-protect switch to write position.
Eye-Fi card write-protect switch is in lock position.

Slide write-protect switch to write position.
Not available if Eye-Fi

card is locked.
This card cannot be

read.
12
12
Error accessing memory card.

Use approved card.
Check that terminals are clean.
Confirm that the card is correctly inserted.
F19
12
12
Reference Section
This card cannot be

used.
Error accessing Eye-Fi card.

Check that terminals are clean.
Confirm that the card is correctly inserted.
E67
Display
Cause/Solution
Card is not formatted.

Format card?
Yes
No
Memory card has not been formatted for use in this camera.
Formatting deletes all data saved on the memory card. Be
sure to select No and make copies of any images which need
to be kept before formatting the memory card. Select Yes
and then press the k button to format the memory card.
Out of memory.
Memory card is full.

Change the image mode setting.
Delete images.
Insert new memory card.
Remove memory card and use internal memory.
Image cannot be saved.
Reference Section
A blink was detected in

the picture just taken.
E68
F6
E22
28, 79
12
13
Error occurred while saving image.

Format internal memory or memory card.
E56
Camera has run out of file numbers.

Insert a new memory card or format internal memory or
memory card.
E65
Image cannot be used for welcome screen.

The following images cannot be registered as welcome
screen.
Images captured at an Image mode setting of
z 51202880
Images reduced to 320 240 size or smaller with cropping or
small picture editing
E43
Insufficient space to save a copy.

Delete images from destination.
28
One or more portrait subjects may have blinked when the

picture was taken.
Check the image in playback mode.
26,
E30
Display
Cause/Solution
Image cannot be
modified.
Cannot edit selected image.

Select images that support editing function.
Movies cannot be edited.
E6
Cannot record movie.
Time out error while saving movie on the memory card.

Select memory card with faster write speed.
12
Memory contains no
images.
No images in the internal memory or memory card.

Remove the memory card from the camera to play back
images saved in the cameras internal memory.
To copy images from internal memory to memory card,
press the d button. The copy screen is displayed and
images in the internal memory can be copied to memory
card.
File contains no image

data.
File not created with this camera.

File cannot be viewed on this camera. View file using a
computer or the device used to create or edit this file.
All images are hidden.
No images available for a slide show.
E34
This image cannot be

deleted.
Image is protected.
Disable protection.
E35
Travel destination is in
the current time zone.
Home and travel destination are in the same time zone.
E45
Lens error
Lens error.
Turn camera off and then on again. If error persists, contact
retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.
18
Communications error
Error occurred during communication with printer.

Turn camera off and reconnect USB cable.
E15
12
E38
Reference Section
E69
Display
Cause/Solution
Reference Section
System error
Error has occurred in cameras internal circuitry.

Turn camera off, remove and reinsert batteries, and turn
camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikonauthorized service representative.
10, 19
Printer error: check

printer status.
Printer error.
Check printer. After solving the problem, select Resume and
then press the k button to resume printing.*
Printer error: check

paper
Specified size of paper is not loaded in printer.

Load the specified size of paper, select Resume, and then
press the k button to resume printing.*
Printer error: paper jam
Paper has jammed in printer.

Remove the jammed paper, select Resume, and then press
the k button to resume printing.*
Printer error: out of

paper
No paper is loaded in printer.

Load the specified size of paper, select Resume, and then
press the k button to resume printing.*
Printer error: check ink
Ink error.
Check ink, select Resume, and then press the k button to
resume printing.*
Printer error: out of ink
Running out of ink or ink cartridge is empty.

Replace ink cartridge, select Resume, and then press the
k button to resume printing.*
Printer error: file corrupt
An error caused by the image file has occurred.

Select Cancel and then press the k button to cancel
printing.
* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.
E70

Caring for the Product...............................................F2
The Camera.............................................................................................................F2
Batteries ...................................................................................................................F4
Memory Cards .......................................................................................................F6
Cleaning and Storage................................................F7

Cleaning...................................................................................................................F7
Storage .....................................................................................................................F7
Approved Memory Cards ............................................................................... F19

Supported Standards....................................................................................... F19
Index .........................................................................F21
F1
Troubleshooting........................................................F8
Specifications...........................................................F15
Caring for the Product

The Camera
To ensure safe and continued enjoyment of your Nikon camera, observe the following
precautions and the precautions noted in For Your Safety (A x - xv) when using or storing
your camera.
Do Not Subject the Product to Strong Shocks
The product may malfunction if dropped or struck. Additionally, do not touch or apply force to the
lens or lens cover.
Keep Dry
If water enters the camera, internal components may rust or otherwise become damaged, and
repairing the camera may be expensive or even impossible.
Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature
Sudden changes in temperature, such as when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day,
can cause condensation to form inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a
carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.
Keep away from Strong Magnetic Fields
Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic
radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charge or the magnetic fields produced by equipment
such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data saved on the memory card,
or affect the products internal circuitry.
Do Not Point the Lens at Strong Light Sources for Extended Periods
Avoid pointing the lens at the sun or other strong light sources for extended periods when using or
storing the camera. Intense light may damage the image sensor or other components, producing a
white blur effect in photographs.
F2
Turn the Camera off Before Removing the Batteries, AC Adapter, or Memory Card
Removing the batteries, AC adapter, or memory card while the camera is on could damage the
camera or memory card. If removed while the camera is saving or deleting data, data may be lost
and the cameras memory or the memory card may be damaged.
Notes on the Monitor
Monitors and electronic viewfinders are constructed with extremely high precision; at least 99.99%
of pixels are effective, with no more than 0.01% being missing or defective. Hence while these
displays may contain pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), this is
not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the device.
Scraping or pressing on the surface of the monitor may result in damage or malfunction. Should
the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent the
liquid crystal from the display touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting.
The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your
Nikon-authorized service representative.
Notes About Smear
F3
White or colored streaks may be visible when bright subjects are framed in the monitor. This
phenomenon, known as smear, occurs when extremely bright light strikes the image sensor; it is
characteristic of image sensors and does not indicate a malfunction. Smear may also take the form of
partial discoloration in the monitor during shooting. It does not appear in images saved with the
camera except in the cases of movies and of images saved with Multi-shot 16 selected for
Continuous. When shooting in these modes, we recommend that you avoid bright subjects such
as the sun, reflected sunlight, and electric lights.
Batteries
Be sure to read and follow the warnings noted in For Your Safety (A x-xv) before use.
Notes About Using Batteries
Used batteries may overheat. Handle with caution.

Do not use batteries beyond their recommended expiration date.
Do not turn the camera on and off repeatedly if discharged batteries are inserted in the camera.
Spare Batteries
We recommend carrying spare batteries depending on where you are shooting. It may be difficult to
purchase batteries in certain areas.
Charging Batteries
If using optional rechargeable batteries, charge the batteries before taking pictures. Batteries are not
charged at the time of purchase.
Be sure to read and follow the warnings noted in the operating instructions included with the
battery charger.
Charging Rechargeable Batteries
Do not mix batteries with different amounts of charge remaining, or batteries of a different make
or model.
When using EN-MH2 batteries with the COOLPIX L28, charge two batteries at a time using Battery
Charger MH-72. When using Battery Charger MH-73, charge the batteries two or four at a time. Use
only Battery Charger MH-72 or MH-73 to charge EN-MH2 batteries.
When using Battery Charger MH-72 or MH-73, only charge EN-MH2 batteries.
Notes About EN-MH1 Rechargeable Batteries and Battery Charger MH-70/71
You can also use EN-MH1 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries with this camera.
Use only Battery Charger MH-70 or MH-71 to charge EN-MH1 batteries.
When using Battery Charger MH-70 or MH-71, only charge EN-MH1 batteries.
Set the Battery type setting (A 83, E64) to COOLPIX (Ni-MH).
F4
Notes About Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries
If you repeatedly charge rechargeable Ni-MH batteries while they still have some charge
remaining, the message Battery exhausted. may be displayed prematurely when using the
batteries. This is due to the memory effect, in which the amount of charge the batteries can hold
decreases temporarily. Use the batteries until there is no charge remaining and they will return to
their normal behavior.
Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries discharge even when not being used. We recommend charging the
batteries just before using them.
Cold Environment Usage
Battery performance decreases in cold environments. When using the camera in cold environments,
try not to let the camera and batteries become too cold. The camera may not function if you use
discharged batteries in cold environments. Keep spare batteries warm and alternate between two
sets of batteries. Batteries that cannot be used because they have become too cold can often be
used again when they have been warmed up.
Battery Terminals
Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning. Remove dirt from the
terminals using a dry cloth.
Remaining Battery Charge
Recycling
Used batteries are a valuable resource. Please recycle used batteries in accordance with local
regulations. Cover the battery terminals with plastic tape when recycling.
F5
If you insert discharged batteries into the camera, the camera may indicate that the batteries have
adequate charge remaining. This is a characteristic of batteries.
Memory Cards
Use only Secure Digital memory cards. Approved memory cards F19
Observe the precautions noted in the documentation included with your memory card.
Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card.
Do not format the memory card using a computer.
Before using a memory card with this camera, format the card using this camera if the card has
been used with another device. Before using a new memory card, we recommend using this
camera to format the card.
Note that formatting a memory card permanently deletes all images and other data on the
memory card. If there is data saved on the memory card that you wish to keep, copy that data to
a computer before formatting.
If the message Card is not formatted. Format card? is displayed when you insert a memory
card, the memory card must be formatted. If there is data on the memory card that you do not
want to delete, select No. Copy that data to a computer before formatting. To format the memory
card, select Yes and then press the k button.
Observe the following precautions while formatting the memory card, saving and deleting
images, and copying images to a computer, otherwise data or the memory card itself may be
damaged.
- Do not open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover or remove the memory card or
batteries.
- Do not turn off the camera
- Do not disconnect the AC adapter
F6
Cleaning and Storage

Cleaning
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
Lens
When cleaning the lens, avoid touching it directly with your fingers. Remove dust or
lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints, oil, or other grime that cannot be removed
with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft, dry cloth or an eyeglass cleaning cloth, using
a gentle spiral motion that starts in the center and moves toward the edges. Do not
wipe forcefully or wipe with a rough cloth, otherwise the camera may be damaged
or malfunction. If you still cannot remove the grime, wet a soft cloth with a
commercial liquid lens cleaner and gently wipe off the grime.
Monitor
Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints, oil, or other grime, wipe
the area with a soft, dry cloth or an eyeglass cleaning cloth. Do not wipe forcefully or
wipe with a rough cloth, otherwise the camera may be damaged or malfunction.
Body
Remove dust or lint with a blower. Wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
After using the camera at the beach or other sandy or dusty environment, wipe off
any sand, dust, or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water and dry
thoroughly.
Note that foreign matter inside the camera could cause damage not covered by
the warranty.
Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period. To prevent mold
or malfunction and to ensure long, trouble-free use of the camera, we recommend you insert
the batteries and operate the camera approx. once a month. Do not store the camera with
naphtha or camphor moth balls, or in any of the following locations:
Next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as televisions or
radios
Places that are exposed to temperatures below 10 C (14 F) or above 50 C (122 F)
Places that are poorly ventilated or subject to humidity of over 60%
F7
Storage
Troubleshooting
If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before
consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.
Power, Display, Settings Issues

Cause/Solution
10, 11, 19,

E66
The camera is on but does

not respond.
Wait for recording to end.

If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
If the camera does not turn off, remove and reinsert
the battery or batteries or, if you are using an AC
adapter, disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter.
Note that although any data currently being
recorded will be lost, data that have already been
recorded will not be affected by removing or
disconnecting the power source.
Camera turns off without

warning.
Batteries are exhausted.

18
Camera has turned off automatically to save power. 82, E55
The camera and batteries have become too cold
F5
and cannot operate properly.
Monitor is blank.
Camera is off.
Standby mode for saving power: Press the power
switch, the shutter-release button, A button,
c button, or b (e movie-record) button.
When flash lamp flashes, wait until flash has
charged.
Camera and computer are connected via USB
cable.
Camera and TV are connected via audio/video
cable.
Problem
F8
19
18
2, 19
46
65, 70
65, E12
Problem
Cause/Solution
82, E47
F7
Date and time of recording

are not correct.
If camera clock has not been set, O flashes when

shooting images and recording movies. Images
and movies saved before clock is set are dated 00/
00/0000 00:00 or 01/01/2013 00:00 respectively.
Set the correct time and date using Time zone
and date in the setup menu.
Check camera clock regularly against more
accurate timepieces and reset as required.
14, 82,
E44
No indicators displayed in
monitor.
Hide info is selected for Photo info.

Select Show info.
82, E47
Print date not available.
Time zone and date in the setup menu has not

been set.
14, 82,
E44
Date not imprinted on

images even when Print
date is enabled.
The current shooting mode is one that does not

support Print date.
The date cannot be imprinted on movies.
82, E49
Screen for setting time zone

and date is displayed when
camera is turned on.
Clock battery is exhausted; all settings were restored

to their default values.
14, 17
The camera may become hot when recording movies

or uploading images from an Eye-Fi card for an
extended period of time, or when the camera is used
in a hot area; this is not a malfunction.
Monitor is hard to read.
Adjust monitor brightness.

Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.
Camera settings reset.
Camera becomes hot.
F9
Shooting Issues
Problem
Cause/Solution
Cannot switch to shooting

mode.
Disconnect USB cable.

When camera is in playback mode, press the
A button, the shutter-release button, or the
b (e movie-record) button.
When menus are displayed, press the d button.
When flash lamp flashes, flash is charging.
26
No image captured when

the shutter-release button is
pressed.
32, 36, 49
Camera cannot focus.
Subject is too close. Try shooting using easy auto

mode, Close-up scene mode, or macro mode.
The intended subject is one with which autofocus
does not perform well.
Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto.
Turn camera off and then on again.
Use flash.
Enable electronic VR or motion detection.
44
82, E50,
E52
36, 55,
E27
47
Images are blurred.
Use D (best shot selector).
Streaks of light or partial

discoloration are visible in
the monitor.
Smear occurs when extremely bright light strikes the

image sensor. When shooting with Continuous set
to Multi-shot 16 and when recording movies,
avoiding bright objects, such as the sun, reflections of
the sun, and electric lights is recommended.
Use tripod and self-timer.
F10
65, 70,
E15
3
18
46
60
82, E53
19
55, E27,
F3
Problem
Cause/Solution
Bright specks appear in

images captured with flash.
Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Set the flash mode

setting to W (off).
Flash does not fire.
The flash mode is set to W (off).

Scene mode with which the flash does not fire is
selected.
On is selected for Blink proof in smart portrait
menu.
Another function that restricts flash is enabled.
Digital zoom cannot be

used.
Digital zoom cannot be used in the following

situations.
- When Portrait, Night portrait, or Pet portrait
is selected in scene mode
- When smart portrait mode is selected
- When Continuous in the shooting menu is set
to Multi-shot 16
Image mode not available.
Another function that restricts the Image mode

option is enabled.
No sound when shutter is

released.
Off is selected for Sound settings > Shutter

sound in the setup menu. No sound is heard with
some shooting modes and settings, even when On
is selected.
Do not block the speaker.
AF-assist illuminator does

not light.
Off is selected for AF assist in the setup menu. AFassist illuminator may not light depending on the
current scene mode, even when Auto is selected.
82, E53
Images appear smeared.
Lens is dirty. Clean lens.
F7
Colors are unnatural.
White balance or hue is not adjusted properly.
36, 55,
E24
45
44
52
55, E30
56
34, 35, 38
39
55, E27
56
82, E54
F11
Problem
Randomly spaced bright
pixels (noise) appear in
image.
Images are too dark

(underexposed).
Cause/Solution
The subject is dark, so shutter speed is too slow or ISO
sensitivity is too high. Noise can be reduced by using
flash.
44
44
22
46
51
37, 44
The flash mode is set to W (off).

Flash is blocked by finger or other object.
Subject is beyond flash range.
Adjust exposure compensation.
Subject is backlit. Select Backlighting scene mode
or set the flash mode setting to X (fill flash).
Images are too bright

(overexposed).
Adjust exposure compensation.
51
Areas not affected by redeye are corrected.
When taking pictures with V (auto with red-eye

reduction) or fill flash with slow sync and red-eye
reduction in Night portrait (either in easy auto
mode or in scene mode), red-eye reduction may be
applied to areas not affected by red-eye in rare cases.
Use auto mode or any scene mode other than Night
portrait, and change the flash mode to any setting
other than V (auto with red-eye reduction) and try
taking a picture again.
35, 44
Skin tones are not softened.
In some shooting conditions, facial skin tones may

not be smoothed.
Use Skin softening in the playback menu for
images containing four or more faces.
Saving images takes time.
It may take more time to save images in the following situations.

When the noise reduction function is in operation,
such as when shooting in a dark environment
When the flash mode is set to V (auto with red- 46
eye reduction)
When the skin softening function is applied while shooting 34, 35, 55
F12
41
64, E8
Playback Issues
A
Problem
Cause/Solution
File cannot be played back.
File or folder was overwritten or renamed by

computer or other make of camera.
This camera cannot play back movies recorded with
another make or model of digital camera.
Cannot zoom in on image.
Playback zoom cannot be used with movies, small

pictures, or images that have been cropped to a
size of 320 240 or smaller.

This camera may not be able to zoom in on images
captured with another make or model of digital camera.
Cannot use D-Lighting, skin

softening, small picture, or
crop.
These options cannot be used with movies.

The same editing feature cannot be applied
multiple times.
This camera cannot edit images captured with
Images captured when Image mode is set to
z 51202880 cannot be edited using the skin
softening function.
Cannot rotate image.
This camera cannot rotate images captured with

Images are not displayed on

TV.
Video mode in the setup menu is not correctly set. 83, E58
Memory card contains no images. Replace the
12
memory card. Remove the memory card to play
back images from the internal memory.
Camera is off.
USB cable is not correctly connected.
Camera is not recognized by the computer.
Confirm system requirements.
Computer is not set to start Nikon Transfer 2
automatically. For more information about Nikon Transfer
2, refer to help information contained in ViewNX 2.
79
64, E6
64, E6
64, E8
19
18
65, 70
67
70
F13
Nikon Transfer 2 does not

start when camera is
connected.
Problem
Cause/Solution
Images to be printed are not

displayed.
Memory card contains no images. Replace the

memory card.
Remove the memory card to print images from the
internal memory.
Cannot select paper size

with camera.
Paper size cannot be selected from the camera in the

following situations, even when printing from a
PictBridge-compatible printer. Use the printer to
select paper size.
The printer does not support the paper sizes
specified by the camera.
The printer automatically selects the paper size.
F14
A
12
65, E18,
E19
Specifications
Nikon COOLPIX L28 Digital Camera
Type
Compact digital camera
Number of effective pixels
20.1 million
Image sensor
Lens
NIKKOR lens with 5 optical zoom
/2.3-in. type CCD; approx. 20.48 million total pixels
Focal length
4.623.0 mm (angle of view equivalent to that of

26130 mm lens in 35mm [135] format)
f/-number
f/3.26.5
Construction
6 elements in 5 groups
Digital zoom
magnification
Up to 4 (angle of view equivalent to that of approx. 520 mm lens

in 35mm [135] format)
Motion blur reduction
Electronic VR (still pictures), motion detection (still pictures)
Autofocus (AF)
Contrast-detect AF
Focus range
Monitor
Center, face detection

7.5 cm (3-in.), approx. 230k-dot, TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
and 5-level brightness adjustment
Frame coverage
(shooting mode)
Approx. 98% horizontal and 98% vertical (compared to actual

picture)
Frame coverage
(playback mode)
Approx. 98% horizontal and 98% vertical (compared to actual

picture)
F15
Focus-area selection
[W]: Approx. 50 cm (1 ft 8 in.), [T]: Approx. 80 cm (2 ft 8 in.)

Macro mode: Approx. 10 cm (4 in.) (wide-angle position relative
to G)
(All distances measured from center of front surface of lens)
Storage
Media
Internal memory (approx. 25 MB), SD/SDHC/SDXC memory card
File system
DCF, Exif 2.3, and DPOF compliant
File formats
Still pictures: JPEG

Movies: AVI (Motion-JPEG compliant)
Image size
(pixels)
ISO sensitivity
(Standard output
sensitivity)
Exposure
20M (High) [5152 3864P]

20M [5152 3864]
10M [3648 2736]
4M [2272 1704]
2M [1600 1200]
VGA [640 480]
16:9 [5120 2880]
ISO 801600
Metering mode
Matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2), spot (digital

zoom 2 or more)
Exposure control
Programmed auto exposure and exposure compensation

(2.0 +2.0 EV in steps of 1/3 EV)
Shutter
Speed
Aperture
Range
Self-timer
Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter

1/20001 s
4 s (Fireworks show scene mode)
Electronically-controlled ND filter (2.6 AV) selection
2 steps (f/3.2 and f/8 [W])
Approx. 10 s
Built-in flash
F16
Range
(ISO sensitivity: Auto)
[W]: Approx. 0.54.3 m (1 ft 8 in.14 ft)

[T]: Approx. 0.82.1 m (2 ft 8 in.6 ft 10 in.)
Flash control
TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Interface
Data transfer protocol
Hi-Speed USB
MTP, PTP
Video output
Can be selected from NTSC and PAL
I/O terminal
Audio/video (A/V) output; digital I/O (USB)
Supported languages
Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Czech, Danish,

Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian,
Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian,
Polish, Portuguese (European and Brazilian), Romanian, Russian,
Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian,
Vietnamese
Power sources
Two LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries

Two FR6/L91 (AA-size) lithium batteries
Two EN-MH2 rechargeable Ni-MH batteries (available separately)
AC Adapter EH-65A (available separately)
Battery life1
Still pictures
Approx. 280 shots when using alkaline batteries

Approx. 890 shots when using lithium batteries
Approx. 530 shots when using EN-MH2 batteries
Movies (actual battery

life for recording)2
Approx. 1 h 5 min when using alkaline batteries

Approx. 2 h 40 min when using lithium batteries
Approx. 1 h 30 min when using EN-MH2 batteries
1/4 (ISO 1222)
Dimensions (W H D)
Approx. 95.4 59.8 29.0 mm (3.8 2.4 1.2 in.) (excluding

projections)
Weight
Approx. 164 g (5.8 oz) (including batteries and SD memory card)
Tripod socket
Operating environment
Temperature
0C40C (32F104F)
Humidity
85% or less (no condensation)
Unless otherwise stated, all figures assume fresh LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries and an
ambient temperature of 23 3 C (73.4 5.4 F) as specified by the Camera and Imaging
Products Association (CIPA).
F17
Figures based on the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring
the endurance of camera batteries. Performance for still pictures measured under the following
test conditions: x 51523864 selected for Image mode, zoom adjusted with each shot, and
flash fired with every other shot. Movie recording time assumes that f 720/30p is selected for
Movie options. Figures may vary with use, the interval between shots, and the length of time
menus and images are displayed.
The included batteries are for trial use only. Figures listed for lithium batteries are measured using
commercially available FR6/L91 (AA-size) Energizer(R) Ultimate Lithium batteries.
2 Individual movie files can not exceed 2 GB in size or 29 minutes in length. Recording may end
before this limit is reached if camera temperature becomes elevated.
Specifications
Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain.
The appearance of this product and its specifications are subject to change without notice.
F18
Approved Memory Cards

The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved for use in
this camera.
Memory cards with an SD Speed Class rating of 6 or faster are recommended for recording
movies. When using a memory card with a lower Speed Class rating, movie recording may
stop unexpectedly.
SD memory card
SDHC memory card 2
SDXC memory card 3
SanDisk
2 GB1
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
64 GB, 128 GB
TOSHIBA
2 GB1
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
64 GB
Panasonic
2 GB1
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
64 GB
Lexar
4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB
64 GB, 128 GB
Supported Standards
DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digital camera
industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera.
DPOF: Digital Print Order Format is an industry-wide standard that allows images to be
printed from print orders saved on memory cards.
Exif version 2.3: Exchangeable image file format (Exif) version 2.3 for digital still cameras is
a standard that allows information saved with photographs to be used for optimal color
reproduction when images are output from Exif-compliant printers.
F19
If the memory card is used with a card reader or similar device, make sure that the device supports
2 GB cards.
2 SDHC compliant.
If the memory card is used with a card reader or similar device, make sure that the
device supports SDHC.
3
SDXC compliant.
If the memory card is used with a card reader or similar device, make sure that the
device supports SDXC.
Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards. We cannot guarantee camera
performance when using memory cards made by other manufacturers.
PictBridge: A standard developed cooperatively by the digital camera and printer

industries, allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without connecting the
camera to a computer.
Trademark Information
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc.
SDXC, SDHC and SD Logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
PictBridge is a trademark.
All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided
with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
holders.
FreeType License (FreeType2)
Portions of this software are copyright 2013 The FreeType Project
(www.freetype.org). All rights reserved.
MIT License (Harfbuzz)
Portions of this software are copyright 2013 The Harfbuzz Project
(http://www.freedesktop.org/wiki/Software/HarfBuzz). All rights reserved.
F20
Index
Symbols
R ......................................................... E4
g Telephoto......................................................... 23
f Wide-angle.................................................... 23
i Playback zoom .............................................. 62
h Thumbnail playback............................... 63
G Easy auto mode.......................................... 32
b Scene mode .................................................. 33
F Smart portrait mode............................... 39
A Auto mode................................................... 42
G Playback mode.......................................... 26
z Setup menu.................................. 82, E43
k Apply selection button ............................. 3
A Shooting mode button........................... 3
be Movie-record button........................... 3
c Playback button .................................. 3, 26
l Delete button.......................................... 3, 28
d button ................. 3, 4, 54, 64, 77, 82
m Flash mode .................................................... 44
n Self-timer......................................................... 47
p Macro mode ................................................ 49
o Exposure compensation ........................ 51
j Help.................................................................... 34
AC adapter ........................................... 11, E66

AF-assist illuminator ................ 2, 82, E53
Alkaline batteries............................................... 10
Aperture value .................................................... 25
Audio/video cable........ 66, E12, E66
Audio/video-in jack ....................... 66, E12
Auto flash ............................................................... 45
Auto mode........................................................... 42
Auto off......................................... 19, 82, E55
Autofocus..................................................... 50, 60
Autofocus mode.............................. 77, E42
AVI...................................................................... E65
F21
Backlighting o .................................................. 37
Battery .............................................................. 10, 17
Battery chamber ................................................... 3
Battery charger .......................................... E66
Battery level .......................................................... 18
Battery type........................................ 83, E64
Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover
.............................................................................. 3, 12
Beach Z................................................................. 35
Best shot selector............................ 36, E27
Black and white copy n............................... 37
Black-and-white ............................... 55, E28
Blink proof............................................ 55, E30

Blink warning..................................... 83, E58
Brightness ..................................................... E47
BSS............................................................ 36, E27
Button sound.............................................. E54
Calendar display ................................................ 63

Charger........................................................... E66
Close-up k .......................................................... 36
Color options..................................... 55, E28
Compression ratio ................................... E22
Computer..................................................... 66, 70
Connector cover................................................... 3
Continuous shooting.................... 55, E27
Copy........................................................ 64, E38
Crop......................................................... 62, E10
Cyanotype ........................................... 55, E28
D
Date and time ......................... 14, 82, E44

Date format......................................... 15, E44
Daylight saving time ..................... 15, E46
Delete....................................................................... 28
Digital zoom......................................................... 23
Direct print .......................................... 66, E14
D-Lighting .............................................. 64, E7
DPOF.................................................................. F19
DPOF print..................................................... E21
DSCN................................................................ E65
F22
Dusk/dawn i .................................................... 35
E
Easy auto mode.................................................. 32
Electronic VR ...................................... 82, E50
EN-MH1 ............................................................... F4
EN-MH2 ................................................. 10, E66
Exposure compensation................................ 51
Extension....................................................... E65
Eye-Fi upload ..................................... 83, E60
Eyelet for camera strap..................................... 2
Face detection .................................................... 57

File name....................................................... E65
Fill flash.................................................................... 45
Fireworks show m ........................................... 37
Firmware version............................ 83, E64
Flash ................................................................... 2, 44
Flash lamp ...................................................... 3, 46
Flash mode........................................................... 44
Flash off ................................................................... 45
Focus............................................................... 24, 57
Focus area............................................................. 24
Focus indicator ...................................................... 7
Focus lock .............................................................. 59
Folder name ................................................ E65
Food u..................................................................... 36
Format internal memory ............ 82, E56
Format memory cards......... 13, 82, E56
Formatting .................................. 13, 82, E56

FSCN................................................................. E65
Full-frame playback mode .......................... 26
Full-time AF ........................................ 77, E42
H
Help ........................................................................... 34
I
Identifier......................................................... E65
Image mode....................................... 55, E22
Internal memory................................................. 13
JPG..................................................................... E65
Landscape c...................................................... 34
Language ............................................. 83, E57
Lens................................................................ 2, F15
Lens cover................................................................. 2
Lithium batteries ............................................... 10
Macro mode........................................................ 49
Memory capacity............................................... 18
Memory card......................................... 12, F19
Memory card slot ......................................... 3, 12
Microphone............................................................. 2
Monitor.................................................... 3, 6, F7
Monitor settings .............................. 82, E47
Motion detection............................ 82, E52
Movie menu ....................................... 77, E40
N
Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable
batteries ............................................................... 10
Night landscape j ......................................... 35
Night portrait e................................................ 35
Nikon Transfer 2 ....................................... 69, 70
Number of exposures remaining
.................................................................. 18, E23
Optical zoom ....................................................... 23

Optional accessories .............................. E66
Panorama assist U.......................... 37, E2

Panorama Maker........................ 37, 69, E4
Paper size ..................................... E18, E19
Party/indoor f.................................................. 35
Pet portrait auto release ............................... 38
Pet portrait O..................................................... 38
Photo info ..................................................... E47
PictBridge............................. 66, E14, F19
F23
Movie options ................................... 77, E40

Movie playback .................................................. 78
Movie recording ................................................ 74
Movie recording time................... 74, E41
Movie-record button ......................................... 3
Multi selector .......................................................... 3
Multi-shot 16............................................... E27
Museum l .......................................................... 36
Playback ......................................................... 26, 78

Playback button........................................... 3, 26
Playback menu ................................. 64, E31
Playback mode ................................................... 26
Playback zoom.................................................... 62
Portrait b .............................................................. 34
Power................................................................ 18, 19
Power switch/power-on lamp.... 2, 18, 19
Preset manual ............................................ E25
Pressing halfway................................................ 25
Print ............. 64, 66, E17, E19, E31
Print date..................................... 17, 82, E49
Print order............................................ 64, E31
Print order option .......... 17, E32, E33
Printer..................................................... 66, E14
Protect.................................................... 64, E35
R
Rechargeable battery ............................ E66

Recording movies............................................. 74
Red-eye reduction.................................. 45, 46
Reset all .................................................. 83, E61
Rotate image ..................................... 64, E37
RSCN................................................................. E65
Scene mode ......................................................... 33

Self-timer................................................................ 47
Self-timer lamp ............................................. 2, 48
Sepia........................................................ 55, E28
F24
Setup menu........................................ 82, E43

Shooting ............................................... 18, 22, 24
Shooting menu ................................ 54, E22
Shooting mode button.................................... 3
Shutter sound............................................. E54
Shutter speed...................................................... 25
Shutter-release button ............................ 2, 24
Single AF............................................... 77, E42
Single-frame shooting ................. 55, E27
Skin softening............ 55, 64, E8, E29
Sleep mode.................................................. E55
Slide show .......................................... 64, E34
Slow sync ............................................................... 45
Small picture ......................................... 64, E9
Smart portrait menu...................... 54, E29
Smart portrait mode........................................ 39
Smile timer .......................................... 55, E30
Snow z.................................................................. 35
Sound settings.................................. 82, E54
Speaker....................................................................... 3
Sports d................................................................. 34
SSCN................................................................. E65
Standard color................................... 55, E28
Strap ........................................................................... iii
Sunset h............................................................... 35
Thumbnail display ............................................ 63

Time difference ......................................... E45
Time zone ............................................ 15, E44

Time zone and date............. 14, 82, E44
Tripod socket ........................................... 3, F17
TV .............................................................. 66, E12
U
USB cable .................................... 65, 70, E16
USB/audio/video output connector
................................. 3, 65, 70, E12, E14
Video mode........................................ 83, E58

ViewNX 2 ...................................................... 67, 68
Vivid color ............................................ 55, E28
Volume .................................................................... 79
Welcome screen.............................. 82, E43

White balance ................................... 55, E24
Zoom ........................................................................ 23
Zoom control ................................................ 2, 23
Zoom in................................................................... 23
Zoom out............................................................... 23
F25
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Feature Highlights of the COOLPIX L28

Let your camera take over

G (Easy Auto) Mode................................................. A 32

Capture perfect portraits

Smart Portrait Mode ................................................. A 39

Parts of the Camera

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

Recording and Playing Back Movies

General Camera Setup

Technical Notes and Index

Read This First

Attaching the Camera Strap

About This Manual

These icons indicate other pages containing relevant information;

Information and Precautions

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Before Taking Important Pictures

About the Manuals

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

For Your Safety

as the result of a fall or other accident,

Keep out of reach of children

Observe caution when

Do not remain in contact with

If Nikon rechargeable Ni-MH

Discontinue use immediately should

Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug

Use appropriate cables

Avoid contact with liquid

Handle moving parts with care

Do not operate the flash with

Turn the power off when

Increase the separation between the

This symbol indicates that

Notice for customers in the State of

Symbol for Separate Collection in

This symbol on the batteries

Read This First ....................................................... ii

Parts of the Camera ..................................... 1

The Basics of Shooting and Playback.... 9

Step 3 Frame a Picture .................................... 22

Shooting Features ..................................... 31

Recording and Playing Back Movies.... 73

General Camera Setup.............................. 81

Playback Zoom .................................................. 62

Editing Still Images...................................... E5

Reference Section ................................. E1

The Playback Menu ................................... E31

Technical Notes and Index .................. F1

Parts of the Camera

Parts of the Camera

Shooting Mode ..............................................................................................6

The Camera Body

Lens cover closed

Parts of the Camera

Power connector cover (for connecting