Nikon Coolpix P900 Digital Camera Reference Manual

The zoom power of the COOLPIX P900 is nothing short of spectacular. This is 83x (2000mm equivalent)  optical zoom – more than any Nikon COOLPIX yet. Advanced shooters will appreciate the outstanding image quality and DSLR styling – a sure grip, a swiveling Vari-angle display, a high-resolution Electronic Viewfinder that turns on automatically when lifted to your eye, even a PSAM mode control dial. Those who simply want great photos and Full HD videos without any fuss will appreciate the point-and-shoot ease and long battery life – up to 360 shots per charge! And everyone will appreciate the built-in Wi-Fi and Near Field Communication technology (NFC) connectivity which wirelessly connects the COOLPIX P900 to a compatible smartphone or tablet for instant photo sharing and remote camera control. Change the way you see, capture and share the world.

Introduction

Read This First
For Your Safety
Important: Notes About Location Data Functions (GPS/GLONASS)
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN Network)

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body
The Monitor

Preparing for Shooting

How to Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap
Insert the Battery and Memory Card
Charge the Battery
Opening and Adjusting the Angle of the Monitor
Turn the Camera On and Set the Display Language, Date, and Time

Basic Shooting and Playback Operations

Shooting with Auto Mode
Recording Movies
Play Back Images
Delete Images
Changing the Shooting Mode
Functions That Can Be Set Using the Multi Selector (for Shooting)

Shooting Features

Auto Mode
Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to Scenes)
Special Effects Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
P, S, A, M Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)
U (User Settings) Mode
Flash Mode
Self-timer
Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically)
Focus Mode
Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness)
Functions That Can Be Set with the Fn (Function) Button
Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting

Functions That Can Be Set with the MENU (Menu) Button

The Shooting Menu
The Movie Menu
The Playback Menu
The Setup Menu

Using Location Data Functions

Using the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) Function

Installing the Software on the Smart Device

Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer

Reference Section

Hints and Notes About the Scene Mode
Default Settings (Flash, Focus mode, Etc.)
Focusing
The Control Range of the Shutter Speed (P, S, A, M Modes)
Playback Zoom
Thumbnail Playback/Calendar Display
Viewing and Deleting Images Captured Continuously (Sequence)
Editing Images (Still Images)
Recording and Playing Back Movies
Capturing Still Images While Recording Movies
Operations During Movie Playback
Editing Movies
Recording the Location Data on the Image
Recording the Log of Movement Information
Connecting to a Smart Device (Wi-Fi)
Preselecting Images in the Camera That You Want to Transfer to a Smart Device
Connecting the Camera to a TV (Playback on a TV)
Connecting the Camera to a Printer (Direct Print)
Using ViewNX-i (Transferring Images to a Computer)
The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options)
The Shooting Menu (P, S, A or M Mode)
The Movie Menu
The Playback Menu
The Wi-Fi Options Menu
The Location Data Options Menu
The Setup Menu
Error Messages
File Names
Optional Accessories
Shooting with Remote Control ML-L3
Principle Functions of the Controls

Technical Notes and Index

Caring for the Product
Cleaning and Storage
Troubleshooting
Specifications
USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR LOCATION NAME DATA
Index

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