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DIGITAL CAMERA
User’s Manual
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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
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Introduction First Steps A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode y/x Shooting Suited for the Scenes a/y Automatic Shooting of Smiling Faces d Sport Continuous Mode Shoot pictures using A, B, C, D, E and F c More on Playback D Movies E Voice Recordings Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus Technical Notes i
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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. 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 preve
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For Your Safety Observe caution when handling Observe the following precautions the battery when handling the battery charger The battery may leak or explode if • Keep dry. Failure to observe this improperly handled. Observe the precaution could result in fire or following precautions when handling electric shock. the battery for use in this product: • Dust on or near the metal parts of • Before replacing the battery, turn the the plug should be removed with a product off. If you are u
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For Your Safety Use appropriate cables Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a When connecting cables to the input person or object and output jacks, use only the cables Failure to observe this precaution could provided or sold by Nikon for the result in burns or fire. purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Avoid contact with liquid crystal Handle moving parts with care Should the monitor break, care should Be careful that your fingers or other be t
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Notices Notice for Customers in the U.S.A. COOLPIX P90 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement CAUTIONS This equipment has been tested and Modifications found to comply with the limits for a The FCC requires the user to be notified Class B digital device, pursuant to Part that any changes or modifications 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are made to this device that are not designed to provide reasonable expressly approved by Nikon protection
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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. • F
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Table of Contents For Your Safety ........................................................................................................................................ ii WARNINGS .................................................................................................................................................................. ii Notices ...............................................................................................................................................
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Table of Contents Using Focus Mode ...............................................................................................................................36 Setting the Focus Mode ..................................................................................................................................37 Using Manual Focus...........................................................................................................................................38 Exposure Compensati
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Table of Contents Playing Voice Memos ........................................................................................................................................80 Deleting Voice Memos.....................................................................................................................................80 D Movies ............................................................................................................................................. 81 Recording Mov
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Table of Contents M Noise Reduction....................................................................................................................................... 126 Q Distortion Control ....................................................................................................................................126 Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously.................................................................... 127 Playback Options: The Playback Menu ............
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Introduction Introduction About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX P90 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures 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: This icon marks cautions, This icon marks tips, additional informat
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Introduction 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 informat
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Introduction 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 o
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Introduction 6 5 4 7 8 13 12 10 11 9 Parts of the Camera The Camera Body Built-in flash raised 3 1 2 Power switch/Power-on lamp 10 Shutter-release button..............................28 1 ...................................................................... 19, 146 Zoom control..................................................27 2 Mode dial...........................................................10 f : Wide ...................................................27 g : Tele .......................
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Introduction 11 12 8 9 10 7 6 Parts of the Camera 1 2 3 4 5 13 14 15 16 17 18 1 x (monitor) button .................................14 10 Multi selector...................................................12 2 Diopter adjustment control...................14 11 l (delete) button......... 30, 31, 80, 86, 90 3 Electronic viewfinder .................................14 12 k (apply selection) button ...................12 4 s (display) button ...............................15 13 Tripod socket 5 Command d
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Introduction Parts of the Camera Changing the Angle of the Monitor The angle of the monitor can be lowered down to 45° or raised upward to 90°. This is convenient when taking pictures with the camera held at high or low positions. B Notes on Monitor • Do not apply excessive force when changing the angle of the monitor. • The monitor cannot be moved horizontally. • Put the monitor back in the original position when using in normal situations. 6
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Introduction Parts of the Camera Raising and Lowering the Built-in Flash Press the m (flash pop-up) button to raise the built-in flash. • When not using the built-in flash, gently push the flash down until it clicks shut. Attaching the Camera Strap and Lens Cap Attach the lens cap to the strap, and then attach the strap to the camera (at two places). B Lens Cap • Remove the lens cap before you shoot a picture. • At times when you will not be shooting pictures such as when the power is off, or
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Introduction 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 15 for details on changing the monitor display. Shooting 34 2 4 5 33 6 13 7 8 32 10 9 35 31 13 14 12 11 30 28 27 15 29 26 25 16 17 1 1/125 1/125 /125 F2.8 F2.8 F2.8 999 9 999 99 24 22 20 19 a b 23 999 999 999 1 1m00s 1m00s m00s 9999 9 9999 999 1 1m00s 1m00s m00s 21 18 * Shooting mode (a) Number of exposures re
