DIGITAL CAMERACOOLPI._ P 7100Reference Manual

Nikon COOLPIX P7100 Reference Manual

CoolPix P7100

Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations

confirming the package contents

Parts of the Camera

information and precautions

the camera body

controls used in shooting mode

controls used in playback mode

Changing the Angle of the Monitor

The Monitor

Basic Operations

Using the Rotary Multi Selector

Using Menus (the d Button)

switching between tabs

Switching the Monitor Display (the x Button)

Using the Viewfinder

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

Preparation 1 Charge the Battery

Preparation 2 Insert the Battery

Battery-chamber

Preparation 3 Insert a Memory Card

Internal Memory and Memory Cards

Step 1 Turn the Camera On

Turning the Camera On and Off

Setting the Display Language, Date, and Time

Step 2 Select a Shooting Mode

Available Shooting Modes

Step 3 Frame a Picture

Using the Zoom

Step 4 Focus and Shoot

focus lock

Step 5 Play Back Images

Changing How Images Are Displayed

Step 6 Delete Unwanted Images

Shooting Features

A (Auto) Mode

Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)

Characteristics of Each Scene

characteristics of each special effect

Changing Special Effects Mode Settings

Low Noise Night Mode (Shooting Low-lit Scenes)

Changing Low Noise Night Mode Settings

A, B, C, D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)

adjusting the shutter speed

Changing A, B, C, D Modes

E, F and N (User Setting Modes)

Available Specialized Menu for E, F or N

Features That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector

Using the Flash (Flash Modes)

available flash modes

Using the Self-timer

Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces)

more information

Using Focus Mode

List of the Default Settings

list of the default settings

Features That Can Be Set Using the Exposure Compensation Dial

Features That Can Be Set with the Quick Menu

Available Quick Menu

Changing the Image Quality and Image Size

Available Image Quality

image quality setting

Available Image Size

Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously

Using Face Detection

Using Skin Softening

Playback Features

Selecting Pictures for Playback by Date (List by Date Mode)

Features Available in Playback Mode (Playback Menu)

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer

Using ViewNX 2

Transferring Images to the Computer

transferring images to the computer

Viewing Images

Retouching Photographs

Recording and Playing Back Movies

Recording Movies

notes on movie recording

Changing Movie Mode Settings

Playing Back Movies

General Camera Setup

The Setup Menu

Reference Section

Taking Pictures with Manual Focus

Using Panorama Assist

C (Aperture-Priority Auto)

shutter speed

D (Manual) Mode

Editing Still Images

k Quick Retouch: Enhancing Contrast and Saturation

e Skin Softening: Softening Skin Tones

p Filter Effects: Applying Digital Filter Effects

g Small Picture: Reducing the Size of an Image

j Black Border: Adding a Black Border to Pictures

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Diopter adjustment control

preparation 1 charge the battery

removing the battery

step 5 play back images

shooting features

Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)

Changing E, F or N Mode Settings

Available Functions

focus mode setting

available quick menu

available image size

features that cannot be used simultaneously

playback features

using viewnx 2

recording and playing back movies

External microphone connector

playing back movies

the setup menu

AF-assist illuminator

w1 (FUNC1) button

w2 (FUNC2) button

reference section

taking pictures with manual focus

using panorama assist

focus and shoot

editing still images

connecting the camera to a printer (direct print)

connecting the camera to a printer

printing individual images

printing multiple images

Options Available in the Special Effects Menu

Options Available in the Low Noise Night Mode Menu

P, S, A, M Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)