User manual NIKON COOLPIX P6000

DIGITAL CAMERA User's Manual En 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. · Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. · The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. · 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. Introduction First Steps A y Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Shooting Suited for the Scene Shoot pictures using A, B, C and D G c D E Using the GPS More on Playback Movies Voice Recordings Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers H d Uploading Pictures to the my Picturetown Server (Picture Bank) Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Technical Notes i For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: 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 battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the equipment to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection. Do not disassemble Touching the internal parts of the camera or AC adapter could result in injury. Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians. Should the camera or AC adapter break open as the result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery. Do not use the camera or AC adapter in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire. Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment. Handle the camera strap with care Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child. Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths. ii For Your Safety Observe the following precautions when handling the battery The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product: · Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. · Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied). Charge the battery inserting it into the camera and connecting the AC Adapter EH66 (supplied). · When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards. · Do not short or disassemble the battery or attempt to remove or break the battery insulation or casing. · Do not expose the battery to flames or to excessive heat. · Do not immerse in or expose to water. · Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery. Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins. · The battery is prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains. · Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation. · If liquid from the damaged battery comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water. · · · · · · Observe the following precautions when handling the AC adapter 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 AC adapter during lightning storms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the power cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to heat or flames. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock. Do not handle the plug or AC adapter 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. iii For Your Safety Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Handle moving parts with care Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs supplied with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. Observe caution when using the flash Using the flash close to your subject's eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than 1 m (3 ft. 4 in.) from the subject. Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire. Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. 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. Set Record GPS Data in the GPS mode to Off as well. 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. iv Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. COOLPIX P6000 CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. Notice for customers in the State of California WARNING Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA Tel: 631-547-4200 v Notices Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Notice for customers in Europe 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. vi Table of Contents For Your Safety ........................................................................................................................................ ii WARNINGS .................................................................................................................................................................. ii Notices ....................................................................................................................................................... v Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................1 About This Manual ................................................................................................................................ 1 Information and Precautions ............................................................................................................. 2 Parts of the Camera ............................................................................................................................... 6 The Camera Body....................................................................................................................................................6 The Monitor................................................................................................................................................................8 Basic Operations...................................................................................................................................10 The Mode dial ........................................................................................................................................................10 The Command Dial and w (FUNC) Button........................................................................................11 The Multi Selector ...............................................................................................................................................12 The d Button....................................................................................................................................................13 Switching Between Tabs.................................................................................................................................13 The x (Monitor) Button..............................................................................................................................14 The I (My Menu) button.............................................................................................................................15 Help Displays ..........................................................................................................................................................15 Attaching the Camera Strap .........................................................................................................................15 First Steps ............................................................................................................................................. 16 Inserting the Battery ...........................................................................................................................16 Removing the Battery.......................................................................................................................................17 Turning On and Off the Camera.................................................................................................................17 Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................................................18 Setting Display Language, Date and Time..................................................................................20 Insert the Memory Card.....................................................................................................................22 Removing Memory Cards...............................................................................................................................22 vii Table of Contents A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode.................................................................. 24 Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode........................................................24 Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode ...............................................................................................25 Step 2 Frame a Picture........................................................................................................................26 Using the Viewfinder .........................................................................................................................................26 Using the Zoom....................................................................................................................................................27 Step 3 Focus and Shoot .....................................................................................................................28 Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures ..........................................................................................30 Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode) ............................................................................................................30 Deleting Pictures..................................................................................................................................................30 Using the Flash......................................................................................................................................32 Available Flash Modes ......................................................................................................................................32 Setting the Flash Mode....................................................................................................................................33 Shooting with the Self-timer/Remote Control ..........................................................................35 Shooting with the Self-timer ........................................................................................................................35 Shooting with Remote Control...................................................................................................................36 Choosing a Focus Mode ....................................................................................................................37 Setting the Focus Mode ..................................................................................................................................38 Using Manual Focus...........................................................................................................................................39 Exposure Compensation ...................................................................................................................40 y Shooting Suited for the Scene....................................................................................... 41 Shooting in the Scene Mode ...........................................................................................................41 Setting the Scene Mode..................................................................................................................................41 Features......................................................................................................................................................................42 Shooting Pictures for a Panorama.............................................................................................................48 Shoot pictures using A, B, C and D......................................................................................... 50 A, B, C, D mode.................................................................................................................................50 A (Programmed Auto) Mode...........................................................................................................52 B (Shutter-Priority Auto) Mode ......................................................................................................53 C (Aperture-Priority Auto) Mode ..................................................................................................54 D (Manual) Mode ................................................................................................................................55 Active D-Lighting .................................................................................................................................57 To use Active D-Lighting.................................................................................................................................57 Using E, F (User Setting Mode)..............................................................................................58 Register the Settings in E or F..........................................................................................................58 Resetting Registered Settings......................................................................................................................59 viii Table of Contents G Using the GPS............................................................................................................................. 60 Recording Positional Information to Pictures............................................................................60 Changing GPS Settings (GPS Menu)..............................................................................................63 Valid Storage Period ...........................................................................................................................................63 Update GPS Data .................................................................................................................................................63 Synchronize.............................................................................................................................................................64 c More on Playback....................................................................................................................... 65 Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback.......................................................................65 Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ..........................................................................................66 Editing Pictures .....................................................................................................................................67 Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting .............................................................................68 Crop Picture.............................................................................................................................................................69 Resizing Pictures: Small Picture...................................................................................................................70 Adding Black Frame on Pictures: Black Border ..................................................................................71 RAW Processing Using the Camera: NRW (RAW) Processing ...................................................72 Voice Memos: Recording and Playback .......................................................................................74 Recording Voice Memos .................................................................................................................................74 Playing Voice Memos ........................................................................................................................................74 Deleting Voice Memos.....................................................................................................................................74 Viewing Pictures by Date ..................................................................................................................75 Selecting a Date in Calendar Mode..........................................................................................................75 Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode ...................................................................................................76 Using Calendar Mode and List by Date Mode ..................................................................................77 Calendar and List by Date Menus..............................................................................................................78 D Movies ............................................................................................................................................. 79 Recording Movies ................................................................................................................................79 The Movie Menu...................................................................................................................................80 Selecting Movie Options.................................................................................................................................80 Autofocus Mode...................................................................................................................................................81 Time-Lapse Movies.............................................................................................................................................82 Movie Playback .....................................................................................................................................84 Deleting Movie Files...........................................................................................................................................84 E Voice Recordings........................................................................................................................... 85 Making Voice Recordings..................................................................................................................85 Playing Voice Recordings ..................................................................................................................87 Deleting Sound Files..........................................................................................................................................88 Copying Voice Recordings ................................................................................................................89 ix Table of Contents Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers............................................................. 90 Connecting to a TV..............................................................................................................................90 Connecting to a Computer...............................................................................................................91 Before Connecting the Camera ..................................................................................................................91 Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer................................................................92 Connecting to a Printer......................................................................................................................95 Connecting the Camera and Printer........................................................................................................96 Printing Pictures One at a Time...................................................................................................................97 Printing Multiple Pictures ...............................................................................................................................98 Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set ...................................................................................... 101 H Uploading Pictures to the my Picturetown Server (Picture Bank)..........................103 LAN Features and my Picturetown ............................................................................................. 103 my Picturetown.................................................................................................................................................. 103 Picture Bank.......................................................................................................................................................... 103 my Picturetown Setup Workflow ................................................................................................ 104 First Steps............................................................................................................................................. 105 Confirming LAN Connection..................................................................................................................... 105 Ready Information Required for LAN Connection ....................................................................... 105 Settings from the Camera .............................................................................................................. 107 Basic Operation of the Network Settings .......................................................................................... 107 Configuring a Network Profile .................................................................................................................. 109 Entering my Picturetown User Information ..................................................................................... 110 Protecting LAN Information Stored in the Camera ..................................................................... 111 Registering with my Picturetown................................................................................................ 114 Registering a Camera with my Picturetown .................................................................................... 116 Using Picture Bank............................................................................................................................ 117 Uploading All Pictures at Once ................................................................................................................ 117 Uploading Selected Pictures ..................................................................................................................... 118 Viewing Pictures on the my Picturetown Server ................................................................... 120 x Table of Contents d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus ...........................................................................121 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu .................................................................................... 121 Displaying the Shooting Menu................................................................................................................ 123 q Image Quality............................................................................................................................................... 124 r Image Size...................................................................................................................................................... 126 a Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control) ............................................................................... 129 a Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control)......................................... 134 B White Balance.............................................................................................................................................. 136 E ISO Sensitivity............................................................................................................................................... 138 G Metering ......................................................................................................................................................... 139 C Continuous ................................................................................................................................................... 140 H Auto Bracketing.......................................................................................................................................... 143 G AF Area Mode .............................................................................................................................................. 144 I Autofocus mode ........................................................................................................................................ 146 J Flash Exp. Comp. ........................................................................................................................................ 147 K Flash Control................................................................................................................................................. 147 M Noise Reduction........................................................................................................................................ 148 Q Distortion Control...................................................................................................................................... 148 X Wide-angle Converter ........................................................................................................................... 149 Restrictions on Camera Settings ............................................................................................................. 150 Playback Options: The Playback Menu ..................................................................................... 153 Displaying the Playback Menu................................................................................................................. 153 b Slide Show..................................................................................................................................................... 155 c Delete ................................................................................................................................................................ 156 d Protect............................................................................................................................................................. 156 f Rotate Image................................................................................................................................................ 157 i Hide Image.................................................................................................................................................... 157 h Copy .................................................................................................................................................................. 158 Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu....................................................................................... 159 Displaying the Setup Menu........................................................................................................................ 160 c Welcome Screen ........................................................................................................................................ 161 d Date.................................................................................................................................................................... 162 e Brightness...................................................................................................................................................... 165 f Date Imprint.................................................................................................................................................. 165 g Vibration Reduction................................................................................................................................. 167 h AF Assist ......................................................................................................................................................... 168 u Digital Zoom ................................................................................................................................................ 168 i Sound Settings ........................................................................................................................................... 169 k Auto Off ........................................................................................................................................................... 169 l/m Format Memory/Format Card ................................................................................................... 170 n Language ........................................................................................................................................................ 171 o Video Mode................................................................................................................................................... 171 xi Table of Contents U FUNC Button................................................................................................................................................. 172 S Customize My Menu ............................................................................................................................... 173 p Reset All........................................................................................................................................................... 174 r Firmware Version....................................................................................................................................... 176 Technical Notes ................................................................................................................................177 Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 177 Approved Memory Cards ............................................................................................................................ 178 Wide-angle Converter ................................................................................................................................... 179 Using Optional Speedlights (External Flash)....................................................................................180 Image/Sound File and Folder Names ........................................................................................ 181 Caring for the Camera ..................................................................................................................... 182 Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................................. 183 Storage .................................................................................................................................................................... 184 Error Messages ................................................................................................................................... 185 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................ 190 Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 197 Supported Standards ..................................................................................................................................... 200 Index ...................................................................................................................................................... 201 xii Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX P6000 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy shooting with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it. Symbols and Conventions To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: Introduction B This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use, to prevent damage to the camera. This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera. D This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide. C A Notations · A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a "memory card." · 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 in the computer monitor are indicated in bold. Screen Samples In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown. Illustrations and Screen Display Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display. C Internal Memory and Memory Cards Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera's internal memory or on removable memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and delete, playback and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card. The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or used to store, delete or view pictures. 1 Information and Precautions Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon's "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. See the URL below for contact information: http://imaging.nikon.com/ Introduction 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, AC adapters, and flash accessories) 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. Holographic seal: Identifies this device as an authentic Nikon product. Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 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 · 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 Nikon's 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). 2 Information and Precautions 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 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. Introduction Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or builtin 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 user's 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 welcome screen (A161). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices. Reset the network setting stored in the camera (A113). 3 Information and Precautions Note the following important points before using this product's LAN features. Personal Information Management and Disclaimer · User information registered and configured with the product, including network connection settings and other personal information, is susceptible to alteration and loss resulting from operational error, static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair or other handling. Always keep separate copies of important information. Nikon is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages or lost profits resulting from alteration or loss of content that is not attributable to Nikon. · Before discarding this product or transferring it to another owner, it is recommended that you apply the Reset option (A113) in the camera's network setting menu, to delete all user information registered and configured with the product, including network connection settings and other personal information. · Nikon is not responsible for any damages stemming from unauthorized use of e-mail addresses stored in the camera resulting from theft of the product. Introduction Precautions and Limitations when Using the LAN Features · Connection to a network for the services (hereinafter referred to as Services) using the camera's LAN features is not guaranteed or supported outside the United States, Hong Kong, Singapore, Korea, Taiwan, Germany, France, and Sweden. Nikon is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages or lost profits resulting from any connection made at your own risk. · Nikon makes no guarantees whatsoever concerning the ability of these Services to store or safeguard images. Be sure to maintain separate back-up copies of all important images. Nikon is not responsible for any direct or indirect damages or lost profits resulting from alteration or loss of content that is not attributable to Nikon. · Your use of the Services is completely at your own risk and Nikon accepts no responsibility on your behalf. · By using the Services, you agree not to upload, post, e-mail or otherwise transmit or communicate any material through the Services that is obscene, pornographic, unlawful, threatening, an invasion of any privacy or publicity rights of any party, defamatory, libelous, illegal or otherwise objectionable, or infringes on any copyright, trademark or other intellectual property or contractual right of any party. · You hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waive, discharge and release Nikon, its affiliates and subsidiaries, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, legal representatives, and successors ("Nikon Parties") from and against any and all claims by or against you related to any material you post, e-mail or otherwise transmit or communicate through the Services. · Furthermore, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Nikon Parties from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney' and professionals' fees and litigation costs) related to any material you post, e-mail or otherwise transmit or communicate through the Services. 4 Information and Precautions · You understand that (i) your right to use the Services may be terminated by Nikon and/or (ii) the materials you post, e-mail or otherwise transmit or communicate through the Services may be deleted or removed by Nikon in the event you breach the foregoing, or any other terms and conditions that Nikon may require in connection with your use of the Services. · These Services are subject to change, suspension, or termination without notice. · Be sure to read Nikon's "Privacy Management Policy" located at the following URL: http:// www.nikon.co.jp/main/eng/privacy/index.htm · If you are in Europe, click on your country of residence at the following URL and follow the link : http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/ · You can visit the my Picturetown Website at the following URL: http://mypicturetown.com/ Introduction 5 Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Built-in flash raised Introduction 123 4 5 6 7 8 9 Lens cover closed 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Command dial ...............................................11 Power switch/Power-on lamp... 17, 169 Mode dial........................................................... 10 Viewfinder......................................................... 26 Accessory Shoe Cover BS-1................. 180 Accessory shoe ........................................... 180 Built-in flash ..................................................... 32 Shutter-release button..............................28 Eyelet for camera strap (×2)................... 15 18 19 12 Cable connector............................ 90, 92, 96 Zoom control ..................................................27 f : Wide ...................................................27 g : Tele ......................................................27 13 h : Thumbnail playback.................65 i : Playback zoom.............................66 j : Help ....................................................15 14 Infrared receiver.............................................36 15 Self-timer lamp...............................................35 AF-assist illuminator................................. 168 16 Microphone ..................................... 74, 79, 85 17 Lens ring..........................................................179 18 Lens ......................................................... 183, 197 19 Lens cover 10 Connector cover ................... 18, 90, 92, 96 11 DC input connector......................... 18, 117 6 Parts of the Camera Introduction 1 234 5 678 19 20 21 22 23 11 13 15 9 10 12 14 16 17 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 K (flash pop-up) button...................... 33 Viewfinder......................................................... 26 Flash lamp......................................................... 34 Autofocus (AF) lamp........................... 28, 85 x (monitor) button ................................14 Multi Selector.................................................. 12 k (apply selection) button ..................12 l (delete) button..........30, 31, 74, 84, 88 GPS Antenna ................................................... 60 13 c (playback) button ...............................30 14 d button.................13, 41, 80, 123, 153 15 Speaker ............................................... 74, 84, 87 16 Monitor ..................................................8, 14, 25 17 Tripod socket 18 Battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover ................... 16, 22 19 Memory card slot .........................................22 20 Battery chamber............................................16 21 LAN connector cover ..............................117 22 LAN connector ............................................117 23 Battery latch............................................. 16, 17 10 w (FUNC) button............................. 11, 172 11 I (My Menu) button .............................. 15 12 J (manual focus) button........................39 7 Parts of the Camera The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings). See page 14 for details on changing the monitor display. Introduction With Shooting 2 30 29 28 27 26 22 21 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Shooting mode* .................... 24, 41, 50, 79 Focus mode......................................................37 Zoom indicator ..............................................27 AE/AF-L indicator..........................................49 Flash mode .......................................................32 Speedlights....................................................180 Active D-Lighting..........................................57 Battery level indicator ................................24 Vibration reduction icon ...............25, 167 4 1 3 8 9 7 11 5 6 10 12 25 24 23 13 1/125 F2.7 999 14 a 999 9999 15 20 18 17 b 59m59s 9h59m59s 16 (a) Number of exposures remaining.................................................. 24 (b) Movie length........................................... 79 16 17 Internal memory indicator..................... 25 18 Aperture............................................................. 51 19 Image quality................................................124 20 Shutter speed................................................. 51 21 Values in EVs.................................................... 55 22 ISO sensitivity .......................................34, 138 23 Exposure compensation ......................... 40 24 Flash exposure compensation...........147 25 Noise reduction...........................................148 26 COOLPIX Picture Control.......................129 27 White balance ..............................................136 28 Self-timer/Remote Control..................... 35 29 Bracketing.......................................................143 30 Continuous shooting mode................140 Distortion control ......................................148 10 Wide-angle convertor.............................149 11 GPS connection indicator........................60 Focus area...............................................28, 144 12 Focus area (Face Priority).......................144 "Date not set" indicator..........................185 13 Time zone indicator .................................162 14 Date imprint/date counter ..................165 Image size.......................................................126 15 Movie options.................................................80 8 * Differs according to the current shooting mode. Parts of the Camera Introduction With Playback 1 19 18 17 14 999/ 999 2 3 4 16 15 15/11/2008 00:00 9999.JPG 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 8 999/ 999 a 9999/9999 59m59s b 9h59m59s 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Date of recording......................................... 20 Time of recording ........................................ 20 Volume indicator...................................74, 84 Battery level indicator ............................... 24 GPS data recording indicator................ 60 Image quality* ..............................................124 Image size* .....................................................126 Movie options* .............................................. 80 (a) Current frame number/ total number of frames..................... 30 (b) Movie length........................................... 84 Internal memory indicator..................... 30 11 Voice memo playback guide ................ 74 12 Movie playback guide ............................... 84 Calendar guide/ 13 list by date guide.................................. 75, 76 14 Print-order icon .......................................... 101 15 Small picture indicator...................... 69, 70 D-Lighting icon ............................................. 68 16 Black border indicator ............................... 71 17 Picture Bank picture icon ..................... 119 18 Protect icon................................................... 156 19 File number and type ............................. 181 10 Voice memo recording guide .............. 74 * Differs according to the selected option during shooting. 9 Basic Operations The Mode dial Align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial. Introduction A Auto (A24) Choose this simple mode, an automatic, "point-andshoot" mode recommended for firsttime users of digital cameras. E, F User setting (A58) Register the settings made in shooting modes A, B, C and D. Once the settings are registered, you can shoot with the settings that are used more frequently by just switching to this mode. H Picture Bank (A103) Use the LAN feature to send pictures taken from the camera to my Picturetown on the Internet. A, B, C, D (A50) Choose these modes for greater control over shutter speed and aperture. D Movie (A79) Choose this mode to shoot movies. y Scene (A41) Choose this mode for automatic adjustment of settings to suit the selected subject type, or use the voice recording option to record sound only. G GPS (A60) Check the settings and status of the GPS function. Use the GPS feature to record the orientation for the picture. 10 Basic Operations The Command Dial and w (FUNC) Button Rotate the command dial, and use the dial with the w button, to select mode or menu quickly and change settings. Introduction With Shooting Mode Programmed auto (mode dial set to A) Shutter-priority auto (mode dial set to B) Aperture-priority auto (mode dial set to C) Manual (mode dial set to D) Use Description Change the flexible program. Adjust shutter speed. Adjust aperture. Adjust shutter speed or aperture. (Press the multi selector K to switch between the different options.) w+ w+ w+ Adjust the setting assigned to FUNC button. (At the default setting, the ISO sensitivity setting can be adjusted.) Choose a scene mode. Choose a movie option. A 52 53 54 55 Mode dial set to A, B, C, D, E or F Mode dial set to y Mode dial set to D 172 41 80 With Playback Mode Playback mode Full-frame playback or Thumbnail playback Playback zoom Movie/Audio playback Use w+ Description Switch to calendar mode or list by date mode. Choose a picture. Change zoom rate. Fast-forward or Rewind. A 75, 76 30, 65 66 84, 88 11 Basic Operations The Multi Selector This section describes standard uses of the multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selection. Introduction With Shooting Display m (flash mode) (A32) menu or move cursor up Display o (exposure compensation) (A40) menu Display n (selftimer/remote control) (A35) menu Flash mode Apply selection Display L (focus mode) (A37) menu or move cursor down With Playback Choose the previous picture 15/11/2008 15:30 0004.JPG Choose the next picture 4 4 With Menu Screens Move cursor up Move to the next menu or apply selection Shooting menu Image quality Image size Picture Control Custom Picture Control White balance ISO sensitivity Return to the previous menu Move cursor down Apply selection (move to the next menu) C 12 Notes on the Multi Selector In this manual, up, down, left, and right presses of the multi selector may be indicated with H, I, J and K. Basic Operations The d Button Press the d button to display the menu for the selected mode. · Use the multi selector to navigate the menus (A12). · Menu options can also be selected by rotating the command dial. · Choose the tab on the left to display each menu item. · Press the d button again to exit the menu. · Top tab: Display the usable menus in the modes selected by the mode dial · Middle tab: Display the playback menu · Bottom tab: Display the setup menu Displayed when there are one or more menu items to follow Shooting menu Metering Continuous Auto bracketing AF area mode Autofocus mode Flash exp. comp. Introduction Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages Shooting menu Image quality Image size Picture Control Custom Picture Control White balance ISO sensitivity The selected option Auto bracketing ±0.3 ±0.7 ±1.0 Off Displayed when there are more previous menu items Press the k button or the multi selector K to proceed to the next set of options. Press the k button or the multi selector K to apply selection. Switching Between Tabs Shooting menu Image quality Image size Picture Control Custom Picture Control White balance ISO sensitivity Shooting menu Image quality Image size Picture Control Custom Picture Control White balance ISO sensitivity Set up Welcome screen Date Brightness Date imprint Vibration reduction AF assist Press the multi selector J to highlight the tab. Press the multi selector H or I to select the tab, and press either the k button or K. The chosen menu is displayed. 13 Basic Operations The x (Monitor) Button To hide or show monitor indicators during shooting and playback, press the x button. With Shooting Introduction 1/125 F2.7 14 1/125 F2.7 14 Photo information displayed Display the image taken and shooting information. Framing guides 1 Display a boxed guide for framing. Monitor off 1, 2 Turn off the monitor. Photo information hidden Display only the image taken. With Playback 15/11/2008 15:30 0004.JPG 100NIKON 0004.JPG P 1/125 F2.7 +1.0 64 4 4 4 4 Photo information displayed Display current image and its information. 1 2 3 4 Shooting data displayed (except for movies) Display highlight3, histogram 4 and shooting data 5. Photo information hidden Display image only. 5 14 Available when mode dial is set to A, B, C, D, E or F. Shutter will not click when focus is not locked and the AF lamp does not light up. The brightest portions of the image (highlight) blink. Use highlights as a guide when setting exposure. A graph showing tone distribution. The horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right; the vertical axis shows number of pixels of each brightness in image. Shows the folder name, file name, GPS data recording indicator, shooting mode A, B, C or D, shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, ISO sensitivity, and file number/total number of exposures. A is displayed when shooting mode is set to A, y, or A. Basic Operations The I (My Menu) button Press the I button to display the menu items that are used frequently during shooting (only when shooting mode is set to A, B, C, D, E or F). Press the I button again to stop displaying My Menu. Options that are displayed in My Menu can be changed in Customize My Menu (A173) of setup menu (A159). My Menu Image quality Image size Picture Control White balance Active D-Lighting Distortion control Introduction Help Displays Rotate the zoom control to g (j) when M is displayed at the lower of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option. To return to the original menu, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again. White balance For accurate color reproduction, choose a setting that matches the light source. Back Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the camera strap to the eyelet as shown below (2 eyelets available). 15 First Steps Inserting the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied) into the camera. · Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low (A18). 1 First Steps Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 2 Insert the battery. · 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 battery. · Use the battery to push the orange battery latch up 1 as the battery is inserted 2. The latch raises back into place when the battery is fully inserted. Battery latch B Inserting the Battery Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Make sure that the Battery is correctly oriented. 3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. · Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 1, and slide the cover latch to the Z position 2. 16 Inserting the Battery Removing the Battery Before removing the battery, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and monitor are off. To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the battery latch in the direction shown 1. The battery can then be removed by hand 2. · Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery. First Steps Turning On and Off the Camera Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will flicker and the monitor will turn on. To turn off the camera, press the power switch again. When the camera turns off, both the power-on lamp and the monitor will turn off. · When the camera is off, holding down the c button will turn the camera on in playback mode. B Notes on the Battery · Be sure to read and follow the warnings and cautions of "For Your Safety" (Aiii), before using the rechargeable battery. · Be sure to read and follow the warnings for "The Battery" (A183) of the section "Caring for the Camera", before using the battery. · If the battery is not used for long periods of time, make sure to charge the battery once every half a year, and keep the battery after it has been exhausted. D Auto Power Off in Shooting Mode (Standby Mode) The monitor will dim to reduce the drain on the battery if no operations are performed for about five seconds. The monitor will brighten when camera controls are used. At default settings, the monitor will turn off altogether if no operations are performed for about a minute during shooting and playback. The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for another three minutes (auto power off function). To turn on the monitor when it's turned off, press the shutter-release button halfway or the c button. · The time taken until the monitor turns off completely can be changed in Auto off (A169) in the setup menu (A159). 17 Charging the Battery Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 (supplied) into the camera and charge the battery by connecting the AC Adapter EH-66 (supplied). 2 4 First Steps 3 1 1 2 Connect the power cable and AC adapter 1. Confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off. · Do not turn on the camera. You cannot charge the battery while the camera is turned on. 3 4 Connect the AC adapter to the camera's DC input connector 2. · The DC input connector should be fully inserted. Plug the power cable into an outlet 3. · The AC adapter power-on lamp will light 4. C Charging the Battery After Setting the Camera's Clock When the camera's built-in clock has not been set, the battery begins charging when the AC adapter is connected. Once the clock is set, Picture Bank (A117) will start when the AC adapter is connected. · Press the k button to cancel Picture Bank and start charging the battery immediately. · Picture Bank can be set so that it does not start automatically (A117). 18 Charging the Battery 5 The battery begins charging. · The power-on lamp and AF lamp will blink, and the battery will start charging. · The power-on lamp and AF lamp will stop blinking when charging is complete. · A fully-exhausted battery will charge in about three hours. First Steps The following chart explains camera status while the AC adapter is connected to the camera. Camera Status The power-on lamp and Battery charging. AF lamp will blink The power-on lamp and Battery fully charged. AF lamp will turn off The power-on lamp or the The camera is on. Power is supplied to the camera by the monitor will turn on. AC adapter. · The temperature is not suitable for usage. Use the charger in a room with a surrounding temperature range of 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) to charge the battery. · If the lamp flickers rapidly, the AC adapter is not correctly inserted or the battery is faulty. Reinsert the AC adapter or replace the battery. Description The flash lamp will flickers 6 B Disconnect the camera and AC adapter when charging is complete. · Turn off the camera. · Pull out the AC adapter from the camera, and the power cable from the power outlet. Note on the AC Adapter · Be sure to read and follow the warnings and cautions of "For Your Safety" (Aiii), before using the AC adapter. · Be sure to read and follow the warnings for "The Battery" (A183) of the section "Caring for the Camera", before using the battery. · Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera. · Only use the power cable for the AC Adapter EH-66 (supplied). D Charging the Battery with the Battery Charger The Battery Charger MH-61 (A177), for EN-EL5 is available separately. 19 Setting Display Language, Date and Time A language-selection and date setting screen for the internal clock is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. 1 First Steps Press the power switch to turn on the camera. · The power-on lamp will flicker and the monitor will turn on. 2 Use the multi selector to choose the desired language and press the k button . · For information on using the multi selector A12 3 Choose Yes and press the k button. · If No is selected, the date and time will not be set. Date Set time and date? No Yes 4 Press J or K to select your home time zone (A164) and press the k button. London Casablanca Back D Daylight Saving Time London Casablanca If daylight saving time is in effect, press H to turn on Daylight saving in the Time zone menu in step 4 to set the date. The W mark will be displayed on the top of the screen when set to On. Press I to set to Off. 20 Back Setting Display Language, Date and Time 5 Edit the date. · Press H or I, to edit the highlighted item. · Press K to highlight D (day) M (month) Y (year) hour minute DMY (the order in which the day, month and year are displayed). · Press J to highlight items in reverse order (order may differ in some regions). Date D 01 00 M 01 00 Edit Y 2008 First Steps 6 Choose the order in which the day, month and year are displayed and press the k button or the multi selector K. · The setting is enabled and screen changes to shooting screen. Date D 15 10 M 11 15 Edit Y 2008 D Changing the Date and Time · To change the current date and time, go into Date (A162) in the setup menu (A159), choose Date and follow the instructions above, starting from step 5. · To change the time zone and daylight saving settings, go into Date in the setup menu, choose Time zone, and change the settings (A159, 162). 21 Insert the Memory Card Pictures are stored in the camera's internal memory (approx. 48 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately) (A178). If a memory card is inserted in the camera, data are automatically stored on the memory card and all data will be played back, deleted or transferred from the memory card. Remove the memory card to store, playback, delete or transfer data from the internal memory. First Steps 1 Confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off and open the batterychamber/memory card slot cover. · Make sure that the camera is off before inserting or removing the memory card. 2 Insert the memory card. · Slide the memory card in correctly until it clicks into place. · Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover after inserting the memory card. B Inserting the Memory Card Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the memory card. Make sure that the memory card is correctly oriented. Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in 1 to partially eject the card 2. The card can then be removed by hand. 22 Insert the Memory Card B Formatting a Memory Card If the message at right is displayed, the memory card must be Card is not formatted. formatted before use. Note that formatting (A170) Format card? permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the memory card. Be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep before formatting the memory card. No Use the multi selector to choose Yes and press the k button. The Yes confirmation dialog will be displayed. To start formatting, choose Format and press the kbutton. · Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting is complete. · The first time you insert the memory cards used in other devices into this camera, be sure to format them (A170) with this camera. First Steps B The Write Protect Switch Write protect switch SD memory cards are equipped with a write protect switch. Pictures cannot be recorded or deleted and the memory card cannot be formatted when this switch is in the "lock" position. Unlock by sliding the switch to the "write" position. · Unlock when using the LAN features of the COOLPIX P6000 to upload pictures from memory card onto my Picturetown. B Memory Cards · Use only Secure Digital memory cards. · Do not perform the following during formatting, while data is being written to or deleted from the memory card, or during data transfer to a computer. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the loss of data or in damage to the camera or memory card: - Eject the memory card - Remove the battery - Turn off the camera - Disconnect the AC adapter · Do not format the memory card using a computer. · Do not disassemble or modify. · Do not drop, bend, expose to water or strong physical shocks. · Do not touch the metal terminals with your fingers or metal objects. · Do not affix labels or stickers to the memory card. · Do not leave in direct sunlight, closed vehicles or areas exposed to high temperatures. · Do not expose to humidity, dust, or to corrosive gases. 23 Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode Choose this A (auto) mode, an automatic, "point-and-shoot" mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 Rotate the mode dial to A. Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 2 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. · The power-on lamp will flicker and the monitor will turn on. The lens will extend at this time. 3 Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining. Battery Level Monitor NO INDICATOR B N Battery exhausted. Description Battery fully charged. Battery low; prepare to charge or replace the battery. Cannot shoot pictures. Recharge or replace with a fully-charged battery. Battery level indicator