Nikon COOLPIX P7800 User manual

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Quick Start Guide
Confirming the Package Contents 3
First Steps 6
Shooting and Playback 14
Using ViewNX 2 21
Other Functions 27
For Your Safety 36

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Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX P7800 digital camera. This guide introduces the
procedures necessary for first time use of this camera.
To ensure proper use, please read and thoroughly understand the information in “For Your Safety”
(A36) before using the camera.
CDownloading the “Reference Manual”
Refer to the COOLPIX P7800 Reference Manual (PDF format) for more detailed information. The Reference
Manual can be downloaded from the Nikon website, and it can be viewed using Adobe Reader.
Downloading and viewing the “Reference Manual”.
1Start the computer and access the URL below.
2Select a language and the product name, and download the Reference Manual.
3Double-click the downloaded icon.
Nikon User Support
Visit the site below to register your camera and keep up-to-date with the latest product information.
You will find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and can contact us for technical assistance.
http://nikonimglib.com/manual/
http://www.europe-nikon.com/support
An Important Notice about Accessories
Nikon COOLPIX digital cameras are designed to meet the highest standards and are equipped
with complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon accessories, including chargers, batteries and AC
adapters are certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon COOLPIX digital camera.
These accessories have been engineered and tested to operate within the requirements of the
electronic circuitry of our cameras.

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In the event that any items are missing, please contact the store
where you purchased the camera.
Confirming the Package Contents
COOLPIX P7800
Digital Camera
(with Accessory Shoe Cover
BS-1)
Camera Strap Lens Cap LC-CP26
(attached to the camera
body)
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
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(with terminal cover)
Battery Charger MH-24* USB Cable UC-E16
ViewNX 2 CD
•Quick Start Guide (this guide) •Warranty
*
A plug adapter is included if the camera was purchased in a country or region that
requires a plug adapter. The shape of the plug adapter varies with the country or region
of purchase (
A 6).
NOTE: A Secure Digital (SD) memory card, hereafter referred to as a “memory
card”, is not provided.
A:
This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this guide.

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Parts of the Camera
1Exposure compensation dial
2Exposure compensation dial
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3Shutter-release button
4Mode dial
5Accessory shoe
6Flash
7w2 (function 2) button
8Sub-command dial
9Zoom control
f: wide-angle
g: telephoto
h: thumbnail playback
i: playback zoom
j: help
10 w1 (function 1) button
11 AF-assist illuminator
12 K(flash pop-up) control
13 Electronic viewfinder
14 Diopter adjustment control
15 x(monitor) button
16 n(quick menu) button
17 Power switch/power-on lamp
18 Main command dial
19 g(AE-L/AF-L) button
20 c(playback) button
21 Monitor
22 Rotary multi selector (multi
selector)
23 k(apply selection) button
24 d(menu) button
25 l(delete) button
12 435
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Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the
Monitor
The orientation and tilt of the monitor can be changed. This is useful
when shooting with the camera in a high or a low position, or when
taking self-portraits.
For normal shooting, fold the monitor against the camera body with
the screen facing out (3).
When you are not using or carrying the
camera, fold the monitor against the camera
body with the screen facing inward to prevent
scratches or contamination.
BNotes About the Monitor
•When moving the monitor, do not apply excessive force and turn slowly
within the monitor’s adjustable range so that the connection will not be
damaged.
•When the monitor is turned with a cable connected to the external
microphone connector or accessory terminal, the monitor may catch on
the cable or cover. Do not apply excessive force to the cable or to the
connector of the camera.

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Step 1 Charge the Battery
1.1 Prepare the included battery charger.
If a plug adapter* is included with your camera, attach
the plug adapter to the plug on the battery charger.
Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in
place. Once the two are connected, attempting to
forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the
product.
* The shape of the plug adapter varies according to
thecountry or region in which the camera was
purchased.
This step can be omitted if the plug adapter comes
permanently bonded to the battery charger.
1.2 While pushing in the battery (1), set it into the battery charger
(2).
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1.3 Plug the battery charger into an
electrical outlet.
•CHARGE lamp starts flashing when
charging starts.
•CHARGE lamp turns on when charging is
complete.
About 1 hour and 30 minutes are
required to charge a fully exhausted
battery.
1.4 When charging is complete, remove the battery and then
disconnect the battery charger from the electrical outlet.
Step 2 Attaching the Camera Strap
Step 3 Insert the Battery and the Memory Card
3.1 Open the battery-chamber/memory
card slot cover.
CHARGE
lamp
Attach the strap at two places.

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3.2 Insert the battery.
•Push the orange battery latch in the
direction indicated by the arrow (1), and
fully insert the battery (2).
•The battery locks into place when
inserted correctly.
Be Careful to Insert the Battery in Correct
Direction
Inserting the battery upside down or
backwards could damage the camera.
3.3 Insert the memory card.
•Slide the memory card in
until it clicks into place.
Be Careful to Insert the Memory Card in Correct
Direction
Inserting the memory card upside down or backwards
could damage the camera and the memory card.
Battery latch
Memory
card slot

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3.4 Close the battery-chamber/memory
card slot cover.
•While the battery-chamber/memory
card slot cover is open, the camera
cannot be turned on.
•Images are saved in the internal memory (approx. 86 MB) when no
memory card is inserted in the camera.
Removing the Battery and the Memory Card
Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the
monitor have turned off, and then open the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover.
BHigh Temperature Caution
The camera, battery, and memory card may be hot immediately after using
the camera.
Removing the Battery
•Move the battery latch in the direction
indicated by the arrow (1) to eject the battery
(2).
Removing the Memory Card
•Gently push the memory card into the
camera (1) to partially eject the card (2).

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Step 4 Turn the Camera On
4.1 Open the monitor and remove
the lens cap.
•See “Opening and Adjusting the
Angle of the Monitor” (A5) for
more information.
4.2 Press the power switch.
•The monitor turns on.
•To turn the camera off, press the
power switch again.
BLens Cap
At times when you are not shooting images, attach the lens cap to the lens
to protect it.
CThe Auto Off Function
•If no operations are performed for a while, the monitor will turn off, the
camera will enter standby mode, and the power-on lamp will flash. If no
operations are performed for another 3 minutes, the camera will turn off
automatically.
•While the camera is in standby mode, the monitor turns back on if you
perform any of the following operations:
- Press the power switch, shutter-release button, or cbutton.
- Rotate the mode dial.
- Open or close the monitor.