This is the instruction manual for the Nikon COOLPIX P4 digital camera, which introduces the camera's various functions and usage methods.
This manual introduces the Nikon COOLPIX P4 digital camera, covering safety precautions, battery handling, memory‑card insertion, and basic operation steps such as powering on, framing, focusing, and shooting. It also explains how to view, delete, and print pictures, as well as how to record voice memos and movies.
Advanced sections describe the shooting menu, exposure control, ISO sensitivity, white‑balance settings, vibration‑reduction (VR), and other customizable features. The document finishes with technical notes, specifications, optional accessories, troubleshooting tips, and an index.
| Effective pixels | 8.1 million |
|---|---|
| Image sensor | 1/1.8 in. high‑density CCD |
| Lens | 3.5× Zoom‑Nikkor |
| Focal length | 7.5 – 26.3 mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.7 – f/5.3 |
| Vibration reduction | Yes |
| LCD monitor | 2.5 in., 150,000‑dot TFT |
| Internal memory | ≈ 23 MB |
| Supported memory cards | SD (Secure Digital) |
| Image file format | JPEG (baseline‑compliant) |
| Movie file format | QuickTime |
Use only Nikon EN‑EL5 rechargeable lithium‑ion batteries, keep the battery dry, avoid shorting, do not expose it to fire, heat, or water, and remove it when fully discharged.
The camera has a 2.5‑inch, 150,000‑dot amorphous‑silicon TFT transflective LCD with five brightness levels.
The manual warns not to use the camera or its charger in the presence of flammable gas because it could cause explosion or fire.