Nikon Coolpix P2 - User Manual

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Summary

For Your Safety

General Safety Precautions

Essential instructions to prevent injury, fire, and equipment damage from misuse.

Battery and General Handling Warnings

First Steps

Charging the Battery

Procedure for charging the rechargeable Nikon EN-EL8 lithium-ion battery.

Inserting Batteries

Step-by-step guide for inserting the EN-EL8 battery into the camera correctly.

Inserting Memory Cards

Instructions for inserting Secure Digital (SD) memory cards into the camera slot.

Memory Card Management

Checking the Battery Level

Basic Setup

Basic Photography

Step 1: Select Auto Mode

Step 2: Frame the Picture

Step 3: Focus and Shoot

How to use the shutter-release button to focus, set exposure, and take pictures.

Step 4: View Results (Playback)

More on Photography

When Lighting Is Poor: Using the Flash

Details on various flash modes and their appropriate use in low-light conditions.

Red-Eye Reduction and Sensitivity

Self-Timer and Focusing Modes

Exposure Modes and Compensation

Understanding P and A exposure modes and how to use exposure compensation.

Scene Modes and Effects

Image Quality and Size Settings

Nikon Coolpix P2 Specifications