Nikon CoolPix P60 User manual

Nikon
DIGITAL CAMERA
COOLPI '- P60
User's Manual
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Introduction
First Steps
Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode
PM
Shooting Suited for the Scene
High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode
Pand M Modes
More on Playback
Movies
IVoice Recordings
Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers
MENU Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus
Technical Notes
i

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
II
it. Turn
off
in
the
Event
of
Malfunction
Should you notice smoke or
an
unusual smell coming from
the
camera or
AC
adapter,
unplug
the
AC
adapter and remove the batteries
immediately, taking care
to
avoid
burns. Continued operation could
result
in
injury. After removing or
disconnecting the
power
source, take
the
equipment
to
aNikon-authorized
service representative for inspection.
it. Do
not
Disassemble
Touching the product's internal parts
could result in injury.
Repairs
should be
performed only by qualified
technicians. Should the camera break
open
as
the result
of
a
fall
or other
accident, take the
product
to
aNikon-
authorized service representative for
inspection after
unplugging
the
product
and/or
removing the
batteries.
it. 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.
it. Handle
the
Camera Strap with
Care
Never place the strap around the neck
of
an
infant or child.
it. Keep out
of
Reach
of
Children
Particular care should be taken
to
prevent infants from
putting
the
batteries or other small parts into their
mouths.

~ Observe caution when
handling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if
improperly handled. Observe the
following precautions when handling
batteries for use in this product:
•Before replacing
the batteries, turn
the product off. Ifyou are using an
AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.
•
Use only the batteries approved for
use in this product (~ 14). Do not
combine old and new batteries or
batteries
of different makes or types.
•IfNikon rechargeable
EN-MH1 NiMH
batteries are purchased separately,
charge and
use each of them as a
set. Do not combine batteries from
different pairs.
•Insert batteries in
the correct
orientation.
•Do
not short or disassemble
batteries or
attempt to remove or
break battery insulation or casing.
•Do
not expose batteries to flame or
to excessive heat.
•Do
not immerse in or expose to
water.
•Do
not transport or store with metal
objects such
as necklaces or
hairpins.
•Batteries are prone
to leakage when
fully discharged. To avoid damage
to the product, be sure to remove
the batteries when no charge
remains.
•Discontinue use immediatelyshould
you notice any change in
the
batteries, such as discoloration or
deformation.
For Your Safety
•If liquid from damaged batteries
comes
in contact with clothing or
skin, rinse immediately
with plenty
of water.
~ Observe the following
precautions when handling
the Battery Charger MH-71
(available separately)
•Keep dry. Failure to observe this
precaution could result
in fire or
electric shock.
•Dust on or near
the metal parts of
the plug should be removed with a
dry cloth. Continued use could
result
in fire.
•Do
not handle the power cable or
go near the battery charger during
lightning storms. Failure to observe
this precaution could result in
electric shock.
•Do
not damage, modify, forcibly tug
or bend the power cable, place it
under heavy objects, or expose it
to
heat or flames. Should the insulation
be damaged and the wires become
exposed, take it
to aNikon-
authorized service representative for
inspection. Failure
to observe these
precautions could result
in fire or
electric shock.
•Do
not handle the plug or battery
charger
with wet hands. Failure to
observe this precaution could result
in electric shock.
III

IV
For Your Safety
Lt. 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.
Lt. Handle moving parts with
care
Be careful that your fingers or other
objects
are not pinched by the lens
cover or other
moving parts.
Lt. 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.
Lt. 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
one meter (39
in.) from the subject.
Lt. Do not operate the flash with
the flash windowtouching a
person or object
Failure to observe this precaution
could result
in burns or fire.
Lt. 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.

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 Bdigital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed
to provide reasonable
protection against harmful
interference in aresidential 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 aparticular installation. Ifthis
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 acircuit differentfrom that
to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or
an
experienced radio/television
technician for help.
Nikon
COOLPIX P60
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 foryour equipment.
Using other interface cables may
exceed the limits
of Class BPart 15 of
the FCC rules.
Noticefor 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 afterhandling.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville,
New York 11747-3064
USA
Tel: [phone]
v

VI
Notices
Notice for customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class Bdigital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B
est
conforme a la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Symbol for Separate Collection in
European Countries
This symbol indicates that )t
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.

For Your Safety ii
WARNINGS ii
Notices v
Introduction 1
About This Manual 1
Information and Precautions 2
Parts of the Camera 4
The Camera Body 4
Attaching the Ca:-nera Strap 4
The
Monitor , , 6
Basic Operations 8
The
101 Button 8
The
Mode Dial 10
The Multi Selector 11
The MENU Button 12
Help Displays 13
First Steps 14
Inserting Batteries 14
Supported Batteries 14
Turning On and Off the Camera 14
Setting Display Language, Date and Time 16
Inserting
Memory Cards 18
Removing Memory Cards 19
10 Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode 20
Step 1Turn the Camera On and Select 101 (Auto) Mode 20
Step 2Frame a Picture 22
Step 3Focus and Shoot 24
Step 4Viewing and Deleting Pictures 26
Using the Flash 28
Setting
the Flash Mode 28
Shooting with the Self-timer 30
Choosing aFocus Mode 31
Setting the Focus Mode 31
Exposure Compensation 32
VII

VIII
Table of Contents
~ .. 91 ~ Shooting Suited for the Scene 33
Scene Mode 33
Shooting in Scene Modes 34
Features
35
mHigh-Sensitivity Shooting Mode 42
Shooting in High-Sensitivity Shooting Mode .42
PM Pand MModes 43
P(Programmed Auto) Mode 43
M(Manual) Mode 44
~ More on Playback 47
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback .47
Taking aCloser Look: Playback Zoom .48
Editing Pictures 49
Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting 50
Creating aCropped Copy: Crop
51
Resizing Pictures: Small Picture 52
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback 53
Recording Voice Memos 53
Playing Voice Memos 53
Deleting Voice Memos 53
.. Movies 54
Recording Movies 54
The Movie Menu
55
Selecting Movie Options 55
Autofocus Mode 56
Electronic
VR 56
Movie Playback 57
Deleting Movie Files 57