Nikon P4 Bedienungsanleitung

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8Before You BeginNotices• No part of the manuals included with this prod-uct may be reproduced, transmitted, tran-scribed, stored in a retrieval syste

98Advanced Camera Settings – The Set-up MenuThe Set-up MenuThe Set-up menu includes the items in the followingtable. See “Using the Menus” (P.76) for

99Advanced Camera Settings – The Set-up MenuThe Shooting, Movie, Playback and Set-up menus can be displayed using textor icons.You can select the welc

100Advanced Camera Settings – The Set-up MenuUse this option to set the time and date. When traveling, you can use the Time zone option to automatical

101Advanced Camera Settings – The Set-up MenuYou can set the monitor indicators on/off, and adjust the brightness of themonitor.Photo InfoBrightnessTh

102Advanced Camera Settings – The Set-up MenuDate information will be imprinted on the bottom right corner of pictureswhen shooting. The imprinted dat

103Advanced Camera Settings – The Set-up MenuDate CounterUse this option to imprint the number of days remaining un-til a specified date or the number

104Advanced Camera Settings – The Set-up MenuThe shot confirmation LED will light after shooting to confirm that the shothas been taken.The built-in A

105Advanced Camera Settings – The Set-up MenuYou can set the button sound on/off and select the volume of shutter andstart-up sounds.The monitor turns

106Advanced Camera Settings – The Set-up MenuUse this option to format the internal memory or memory card.• To format the internal memory, remove the

107Advanced Camera Settings – The Set-up MenuUse this option to change the interface settings for connecting the camera toa computer, printer, or vide

9Before You BeginCAUTIONSModificationsThe FCC requires the user to be notified thatany changes or modifications made to this de-vice that are not expr

108Advanced Camera Settings – The Set-up MenuThe camera settings will be restored to the default settings.Resetting File Numbering to 0001To reset the

109Technical NotesTechnical NotesOptional AccessoriesThe following optional accessories are available for your Nikon digital camera.Contact your local

110Technical NotesCaring for Your CameraTo ensure continued enjoyment of your Nikon product, observe the followingprecautions when storing or using th

111Technical NotesCleaningLensOne key to preserving the condition of glass parts is to not touch them withyour fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blo

112Technical NotesStorageTurn the camera off when not in use and check that the power-on lamp is offbefore putting the camera away. To prevent mold or

113Technical NotesError MessagesThe following table lists the error messages and other warnings that appearon the monitor and how to deal with them.Di

114Technical NotesIMAGE CANNOT BE SAVED M or ODestination is out ofmemory for copyingpicture.• Format destination.• Insert new memory card or deleteun

115Technical NotesWARNING!!NO MENU IN AUTO MODEPLEASE USE ANOTHER MODE um was pressed dur-ing X mode.When the mode dial is set to X, menucannot be dis

116Technical NotesTroubleshootingIf your camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common prob-lems below before consulting your local r

117Technical NotesNo picture is takenwhen shutter-release button ispressed• Camera is in Playback mode.• Battery is exhausted.• Flash lamp blinks: fla

10Before You BeginSymbol for separate collection applicable in European countriesThis symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately

118Technical NotesCopy cannot be cre-ated using small pic-ture, crop, orD-Lighting• Picture is a retouched copy.• There is not enough free space in th

119Technical NotesAppendixDefault SettingsFor Reset All (P.108) restores the following default settings: (P.108)Scene menu DefaultbPORTRAIT (FACE AF)A

120Technical Notes• Reset all also clears the current file number (P.123) from memory. Numbering willcontinue from the lowest number available. To res

121Technical NotesImage Quality/Size and Number of Exposures Remaining • If number of exposures remaining is 10,000 or more, camera exposure count dis

122Technical NotesSettings for Scene ModeThe following table shows each default setting for the Scene modes. Each setting re-turns to default when the

123Technical NotesImage File and Folder NamesIn the internal memory or on the memory card, pictures are identified by file nameswith three parts: a fo

124Technical NotesTime ZoneThe camera supports the following time zones. Time zone increments of less than onehour are not supported. When traveling t

125Technical NotesOptions for ISO SensitivityOptions for White BalanceAuto OffWhen the camera enters Standby mode and the power-on lamp blinks, perfor

126Technical NotesRestrictions on Editing ImagesYou can edit images by trimming them (cropping), adjusting the brightness(D-Lighting), or creating a s

127Technical NotesSpecificationsNikon COOLPIX P4 Digital CameraType Compact digital cameraEffective pixels 8.1 millionImage sensor 1/1.8 in. high-dens

11Before You BeginIntroductionUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesNikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include compl

128Technical Notes* Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standard for measuring life of camerabatteries. Measured at 25°C (77°F); z

129Technical NotesMH-61 Battery ChargerEN-EL5 Rechargeable Li-ion BatteryRated input AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.12 - 0.08 ACharging output DC 4.2 V,

130Technical NotesSpecifications• Nikon will not be held liable for any errors this manual may contain. • The appearance of this product and its speci

131Technical NotesSymbolsE Aperture-priority auto, 12, 41, 42X Auto shooting mode, 12, 24-26T Delete button, 13, 27, 51, 94I Exposure compensation, 13

132Technical NotesDirect sunlight, 125D-Lighting, 92, 126DPOF, 70, 72, 75, 130DSCN, 123DUSK/DAWN J, 37, 122EEG-CP14, see Audio/video (A / V) cableEH-6

133Technical NotesMonitor, 13, 14-15, 111indicators, 14-15Monitor brightness, 101Monitor settings, 101Brightness, 101Photo info, 101MOV, see MoviesMov

134Technical NotesSSCN, 123Standby mode, 25, 105Strap, camera, 12SUNSET I, 37, 122Support information, 11TTelephoto button, see k v buttonThumbnail pl

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12Before You BeginParts of the CameraMode dialPower switch (P.24)Built-in flash(P.28)Lens (P.111, 127)Eyelet for camerastrapShutter-release button (P.

13Before You BeginZoom (j/kl) buttons (P.25, 15)Multi selectorPlay i button (P.49)m button (P.76)Flash (J) lamp (P.29)Delete T button (P.27, 51)Monito

14Before You BeginThe Monitor1/601/60F2.7F2.7999999991/60 F2.7 999912425262728233029323125734 68910111214151316171820 192122ShootingIcons displayed va

15Before You BeginDisplaying Help DialogsThis camera displays explanations about the various modes and menuson the monitor. Pressing l (Help) when dis

16First StepsFirst StepsCharging the BatteryThe camera uses the supplied EN-EL5 rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Fullycharge the battery with the sup

17First Steps2Charge battery.Insert the battery into the charger as illus-trated.• The CHARGE lamp starts blinkingwhen the battery is correctly insert

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18First StepsInserting the BatteryInsert a fully-charged EN-EL5 battery into the camera.1Open battery chamber/memory card slot cover.Slide the cover u

19First StepsThe Battery Chamber/Memory Card Slot Cover• The camera cannot be turned on when the battery chamber/memory card slot cover is open.• If t

20First StepsInserting Memory CardsPictures can be stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately23 MB) or on an optional Secure Digital (SD) m

21First StepsRemoving Memory CardsTurn the camera off andconfirm that the power-onlamp has gone out beforeremoving memory cards.Open the battery chamb

22First StepsBasic SetupA language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turnedon. Select a language and set the time and date as

23First Steps Note on Daylight Saving TimeTo turn daylight saving time on or off, press the multi selector down to highlight DaylightSaving andpress d

24Basic Photography and PlaybackBasic Photography and PlaybackX ModeThis section describes how to take pictures in X (Auto shooting) mode, anautomatic

25Basic Photography and PlaybackStep 3. Frame picture.3Ready camera.Hold the camera steady, keeping your fingers andother objects away from the lens,

26Basic Photography and PlaybackStep 4. Focus and shoot.Note on RecordingWhen the y icon is displayed or the memory icon (M or O) is blinking, picture

27Basic Photography and PlaybackViewing PicturesDeleting PicturesTurning Camera On with iWhen the camera is off, pressing i for approximately one seco

1Thank you for your purchase of a NikonCOOLPIX P4 digital camera. This manual hasbeen written to help you enjoy taking pictureswith your Nikon digital

28Basic Photography and PlaybackUsing the FlashThe following five flash modes are available:Red-Eye ReductionPre-flashes are fired several times at lo

29Basic Photography and PlaybackSelecting the Flash OptionNote on Using the FlashWhen taking flash pictures at a wide-angle zoom position, bright refl

30Basic Photography and PlaybackTaking Pictures with the Self-TimerThe self-timer allows you to appear in your own pictures. When using the self-timer

31Basic Photography and PlaybackSelecting Focus OptionThe following four options are available:Note on Focus OptionFocus option cannot be selected in

32Basic Photography and PlaybackExposure CompensationExposure compensation is used to alter the exposure from the value suggestedby the camera. Exposu

33Selecting Scene ModeSelecting Scene ModeScene ModeYou can select from a menu of 16 “scenes”, each corresponding to a partic-ular situation. Camera s

34Selecting Scene ModeAdvanced Options EffectsYou may not be able to check the Advanced options effects on the monitor while shooting. To seethe resul

35Selecting Scene ModeAvailable Scene ModesNote on Using a TripodTurn Vibration reduction (P.48) off when using a tripod.A PORTRAIT (FACE AF)Use for p

36Selecting Scene ModeE LANDSCAPEUse for vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines, colors, and con-trast in such subjects as skyscapes and forests.

37Selecting Scene ModeNote on Using a TripodTurn Vibration reduction (P.48) off when using a tripod.I SUNSETPreserves the deep hues seen in sunsets an

2Table of ContentsBefore You Begin ... 6For Your Safety ...

38Selecting Scene ModeM CLOSE UPPhotograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at close range.Effect 1: The subject is captured more vividly and

39Selecting Scene ModeUsing A PORTRAIT (FACE AF) ModeTaking Pictures with Face-priority AF• The camera focuses continuously until the focus and exposu

40Selecting Scene ModeUsing F PANORAMA ASSIST ModeNote on Panorama AssistSettings for the flash, self-timer, focus, exposure, and zoom position cannot

41Additional Shooting OptionsAdditional Shooting OptionsUsing Exposure ControlTwo types of Exposure modes M (Programmed au-to) and E (Aperture-priorit

42Additional Shooting OptionsE Aperture Priority Auto• If the selected aperture would result in the picture being underexposed or overex-posed, the ap

43Additional Shooting OptionsSelecting Image Quality and SizeThe image quality and size you select determine the file size of a picture whenstored in

44Additional Shooting OptionsSelecting Image Quality or SizeRotate mode dial to Z.IMAGE MODE menu is displayed.Highlight Image quality or Imagesize a

45Additional Shooting OptionsUsing ISO SensitivityISO Sensitivity is a measure of how the camera’s sensor reacts to light. Settinga high ISO will let

46Additional Shooting OptionsSetting White BalanceAdjust the white balance based on the light source to give the image the mostrealistic colors possib

47Additional Shooting OptionsPreset White BalancePreset white balance is used when shooting under mixedlighting or to compensate for light sources wit

3Viewing Pictures on the Camera ... 49Full-screen Playback Mode...

48Additional Shooting OptionsUsing Vibration Reduction (VR)Vibration reduction adjusts the lens to compensate for camera motion thatcan blur your imag

49Viewing Pictures on the CameraViewing Pictures on the CameraFull-screen Playback ModePress i in Shooting mode to view pictures in Full-screen playba

50Viewing Pictures on the CameraViewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail PlaybackPressing j (t) in Full-screen playback mode (P.49)displays pictures in “c

51Viewing Pictures on the CameraHistogram DisplayPress d in Full-screen playback mode (P.49) to viewthe histogram display. The following settings appe

52Viewing Pictures on the CameraTaking a Closer LookQuick Playback ZoomPress k (v) in Full-screen playback mode (P.49) to activateQuick playback zoom

53Viewing Pictures on the CameraPlayback ZoomWhile Quick playback zoom is in effect, press k (v) or j(t) to zoom the picture in or out. Pictures can b

54Viewing Pictures on the CameraCreating a Cropped CopyWhen the N:u icon is displayed in Quick playback zoom (P.52) or Playback zoommode (P.53), you c

55Viewing Pictures on the CameraVoice MemosA voice memo can be recorded using the built-in microphone and appendedto any picture marked with the N:O (

56Recording and Viewing MoviesRecording and Viewing MoviesSelecting Movie OptionsSelecting Movie OptionsSelect the type of movie according to your sho

57Recording and Viewing MoviesSelecting Auto-Focus ModeAuto-focus mode can be selected when shooting movies. Select Auto-focus mode inthe Movie menu,

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58Recording and Viewing MoviesRecording MoviesMovies are recorded with sound via the camera’s built-in microphone asQuickTime files with the extension

59Recording and Viewing MoviesRecording a Time-Lapse MovieThe camera takes pictures at a specified intervals to create a silent movie with a framerate

60Recording and Viewing MoviesMovie PlaybackMovies are marked with the S icon in Full-screenplayback mode (P.49). Press d to play back a movie.Playbac

61TV, Computer or Printer ConnectionTV, Computer or Printer ConnectionWhen viewing pictures or movies on a TV or computer, using the optionalEH-62A AC

62TV, Computer or Printer ConnectionConnecting to a ComputerBefore transferring pictures or movies to a computer, PictureProject must beinstalled. For

63TV, Computer or Printer Connection5Data transfer starts.All pictures and movies marked with the E (Transfer mark) icon (P.95)will be transferred to

64TV, Computer or Printer ConnectionSelecting a USB Option for Connection to a ComputerRotate the mode dial to a and select Interface to setthe USB op

65TV, Computer or Printer ConnectionNotes on TransferWhile transfer is in progress, do not:• Disconnect the USB cable.• Turn the camera off.• Remove t

66TV, Computer or Printer ConnectionDisconnecting the CameraWhen PTP is selected in USB Option:Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable once t

67TV, Computer or Printer ConnectionConnecting to a PrinterWhen the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer via theUC-E6 USB cable, sel

5Technical Notes... 109Optional Accessories...

68TV, Computer or Printer ConnectionConnecting the Camera to a Printer1Set USB option to PTP in INTERFACE menu ofSet-up menu (P.107).2Turn camera off.

69TV, Computer or Printer ConnectionPrinting Pictures One at a TimeConnect the camera and printer (P.68), and then follow the steps below:PictBridgePi

70TV, Computer or Printer ConnectionPrinting Multiple PicturesConnect the camera and printer (P.68), and then follow the steps below:Display PRINT MEN

71TV, Computer or Printer ConnectionSelected pictures are displayed.• To return to the PRINT SELECTIONscreen, press m.Start printing.• The camera retu

72TV, Computer or Printer ConnectionCreating a DPOF Print Order: Print SetYou can create a digital “print order” specifying the pictures to print, the

73TV, Computer or Printer ConnectionSetting Print Order by DayYou can set a print order to print all pictures taken on the same date.Set number of cop

74TV, Computer or Printer ConnectionPrint SetIf you display the PRINT SET menu after creating a print order, the Date and Info options will bereset.Hi

75TV, Computer or Printer ConnectionDateIf Date is selected, the recording date will appear on pictures printed using DPOF. The date to beprinted will

76Advanced Camera SettingsAdvanced Camera SettingsUsing the MenusShooting, playback, movie, and camera set-up menus are available.Displaying the Menus

77Advanced Camera SettingsNavigating the MenusWhen navigating the menus, use the multi selector.Highlight menu item. Display options.Highlight option.

6Before You BeginBefore You BeginFor Your SafetyTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others,read the following safety p

78Advanced Camera Settings – The Shooting MenuThe Shooting MenuThe Shooting menu includes the items in the follow-ing table. See “Using the Menus” (P.

79Advanced Camera Settings – The Shooting MenuThe camera’s built-in light metering system calculates the brightness of thesubject to determine the bes

80Advanced Camera Settings – The Shooting MenuSelect one of the following six options.Continuousqr Single(default setting)Takes one picture each time

81Advanced Camera Settings – The Shooting MenuRestrictions on Continuous Shooting• Settings other than Single cannot be used in combination with BSS (

82Advanced Camera Settings – The Shooting MenuWhen Best Shot Selector (BSS) is on, the camera takes up to 10 pictures whilethe shutter-release button

83Advanced Camera Settings – The Shooting MenuUse this function when unusual lighting conditions make it difficult to deter-mine the correct exposure

84Advanced Camera Settings – The Shooting MenuThis setting adjusts contrast for optimal results before storing pictures in theinternal memory or on th

85Advanced Camera Settings – The Shooting MenuSaturation control increases or decreases the vividness of colors.Saturation ControlPQMaximumGives vivid

86Advanced Camera Settings – The Shooting MenuUse this option to determine where the camera focuses.Focus Area Display• When the subject is in focus,

87Advanced Camera Settings – The Shooting MenuUse this option to determine how the camera focuses when shooting still pic-tures.Auto-focus ModeYZ Sing

7Before You Begin• Do not handle the plug or batterycharger with wet hands. Failure toobserve this precaution could result inelectric shock.Observe pr

88Advanced Camera Settings – The Shooting MenuThis option keeps the aperture from shifting when zooming.This function is available only when the dial

89Advanced Camera Settings – The Playback MenuThe Playback MenuThe Playback menu includes the items in the follow-ing table. See “Using the Menus” (P.

90Advanced Camera Settings – The Playback MenuNavigating the Picture Selection ScreenWhen selecting a picture in Print set (P.72), Delete (P.94),Prote

91Advanced Camera Settings – The Playback MenuNavigating the Choose Date ScreenWhen Choose date is selected in Print set (P.72), Delete(P.94) or Trans

92Advanced Camera Settings – The Playback MenuPictures in the internal memory or on the memory card are sorted by the re-cording date.The following fi

93Advanced Camera Settings – The Playback MenuPictures in the internal memory or on the memory card can be played back inan automated “slide show” wit

94Advanced Camera Settings – The Playback MenuYou can delete selected pictures or all pictures stored in the internal memoryor on the memory card.• Wh

95Advanced Camera Settings – The Playback MenuYou can select pictures for transferring to a computer by marking with theE icon.Notes on Transfer Marki

96Advanced Camera Settings – The Playback MenuYou can create a small copy of a picture displayed in Full-screen playbackmode.The following resize opti

97Advanced Camera Settings – The Playback MenuYou can copy selected pictures (P.90) or all picturesfrom the internal memory to the memory card, orvice