Nikon 27698 Viewing Pictures on a Computer, Before Connecting the Camera Choosing a USB Option

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Viewing Pictures on a Computer

The supplied MV-12 COOL-STATION, UC-E10 USB cable, and PictureProject software can be used to view photographs and movies on a computer. Before pictures can be transferred (copied) to your computer, PictureProject must be installed. For more information on installing PictureProject and transferring pictures to a computer, see the documentation on the reference CD and the Quick Start Guide.

Before Connecting the Camera: Choosing a USB Option

Pictures can be copied from the camera to the computer by:
• Pressing the center of the multi selector ( /		button)
• Clicking the	button in PictureProject
Which method you will use depends on your comput-
er’s operating system and the USB option selected in
the camera setup menu. After consulting the follow-			Center of multi selec-
ing table, select the appropriate option using the USB			tor ( /	button)

item in the camera setup menu. The default option is Mass Storage.

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			Pictures transferred using:
		Camera multi selector		PictureProject
	Operating system	( /	button)	button
	Windows XP Home Edition
	Windows XP Professional
	Windows 2000 Professional		Choose Mass Storage.1, 2
	Windows Millennium Edition (Me)
	Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)
	Mac OS X 10.1.5 or later	Choose PTP.		Choose Mass
	Mac OS X 10.1.5 or later	Choose PTP.		Storage1 or PTP.
				Storage1 or PTP.

1 The center of the multi selector can not be used to transfer pictures from internal memory or from “locked” (write-protected) memory cards ( 11) when Mass Stor-

age is selected. Use the Picture Project button or unlock the memory card.

2 Do NOT select PTP. If PTP is selected when the camera is connected to a computer running Windows 2000 or Windows 98SE, the Windows hardware wizard will be dis- played. Under Windows Me, the hardware wizard will be displayed after a message stating that the hardware information database is being updated. Click Cancel to exit the wizard, and then disconnect the camera. Be sure to select Mass storage before reconnecting the camera.

Viewing Pictures on a Computer

To reduce the drain on the battery when the camera is connected for an extended pe- riod, use the supplied EH-63 AC adapter.

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Contents Digital Camera Water Resistance Important Read Before UseMemory Cards For Your Safety Do not disassembleIii Modiﬁcations Comply with copyright notices Table of Contents Menu Guide Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Introduction Before Taking Important PicturesSimple point-and-shoot mode in which Majority of settings are controlled byParts of the Camera MovieShooting Multi selectorMenu navigation Move cursor 9999 /9999 MonitorShooting mode Removing the Camera from the Cool MV-12 COOL-STATIONEH-63 AC Adapter If the Camera Is Wet Inserting the BatteryFirst Steps Charging the Battery Charging the BatteryRemoving the Battery from the Camera DescriptionEN-EL8 Batteries EH-63 AC AdapterTo insert a memory card Conﬁrm that the power-on lamp is off Inserting Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Insert the memory cardFormatting Memory Cards Basic Setup Battery exhaustedAuto Power off Stand-by Mode Turning the Camera OnDo Not Touch the Lens Camera ClockDisplay Description Select ModeBasic Photography When the camera is zoomed in to maximum Close the Multi-Connector CoverFrame the Picture Ready the camera Hold the camera steadily in both handsFocus and Shoot FocusTake the picture During RecordingView the Results Press the button Picture will be displayed in the monitorView additional pictures To return to shooting mode, press the button againUsing the Flash How it works When to use itMore on Photography Following ﬂash modes are availableWhen Lighting Is Poor Default Flash ModeCamera Shake Icon Dust or MistTaking Pictures with the Self-Timer Easy Close-ups Macro Close-up Mode Macro Close-up ModeScene Mode Scene ModeHelp Other OptionsUsing the Guides Framing Assist , , ,Portrait Assist Off † Landscape AssistAuto Sports Assist Focus, Exposure, and White BalanceNight Portrait Assist Other Scenes To select a scene from the scene menu20, or macro close-up Tions are noted on the pages that followPreserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises Auto OffSlow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night Noise ReductionClose up Off Use tripodCreate a digital audio recording Panorama AssistTaking Pictures for a Panorama Highlight Panorama assistVoice Recordings Making a Voice RecordingMaking a Voice Recording Voice RecordingsDeleting Voice Recordings Playing Voice RecordingsControl Description Copying Voice Recordings Highlight Selected ﬁlesTo choose the type of movie that will be recorded Movie ModeMovies Following options are available for Auto-focus mode DefaultOption Single AFRecording Movies Recording Time-Lapse MoviesHighlight Set interval time Recording MoviesUse a Reliable Power Source AE LockPlayback Volume Viewing MoviesControl Deleting MoviesMore on Playback Viewing Pictures on the CameraViewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Viewing PicturesTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Cropped CopiesEnhancing Contrast D-Lighting LightingVoice Memos Voice Memos Recording and PlaybackVoice memo can be recorded and appended to any Viewing Pictures on TV Viewing Pictures on TVViewing Pictures on a Computer Before Connecting the Camera Choosing a USB OptionCamera setup menu. After consulting the follow Connecting the USB Cable Highlight PTP or Mass storageTransferring Pictures from Internal Memory Transferring PicturesDuring Transfer Disconnecting the Camera Drag the untitled camera volume no Name into the TrashWindows Millennium Edition Me Windows 98 Second Edition SEPrinting Pictures Print SetPictures can be printed by any of the following methods Highlight Print selectedPrint-Order Icon Print Set and Digital Print Order Format DpofPrint Set Printing Via Direct USB Connection Thumbnail DisplayPrinting Pictures One at a Time Printing Multiple PicturesPrinting Pictures PictBridgeHighlighted in the thumbnail list, press the center Multi selector. The menu shown at right will beLight an option Option Description5x7, Postcard, 100mmx150mm Printing Multiple PicturesDpof printing Prints Dpof Printing Menu Guide Shooting MenuShooting menu contains the following options Exp. +Size Image ModeImage Mode White Balance Preset White BalanceWhite Balance Restrictions on Camera Settings Exposure CompensationContinuous Memory BufferInterval Timer Photography Interval Timer PhotographyBest Shot Selector BSS OffHighlight BSS picture Restrictions on BSSSensitivity Color OptionsSensitivity Color OptionsPlayback Menu Playback menu contains the following optionsTo display the playback menu Print setSelecting Multiple Pictures Loop Slide ShowSlide Shows Delete menu contains the following options DeleteProtect Restrictions on Auto Transfer Transfer MarkingSelect images Mark selected pictures for transfer Small Picture Small PictureTo copy a picture at a smaller size Copy CopyAll Setup Menu Setup menu contains the following optionsTo display the setup menu Shooting menuSmall Pictures and Cropped Copies Welcome ScreenWelcome Screen To switch between home and travel destination time zones DateTime Zone DateTime Zones GMT + LocationMonitor Settings Turn indicators in the monitor on or offBrightness Control monitor brightnessDate Imprint Date ImprintDate Counter Sound Settings Blur WarningWhich pictures may be blurred. Select Yes to record ButtonAuto Off Format MemoryFormat Card FormatReset all LanguageInterface AF AssistMenus Firmware VersionBattery Technical NotesAC adapter USB cableCaring for the Camera Cleaning Avoid contact with liquid crystalStorage BatteriesError Messages ProblemDisplay Problem Be SavedProblem Solution TransferTroubleshooting Night landscape, or Dusk/Dawn as appropriate to Picture has been cropped to below 320 × Picture is a movie Appendix Focus Lock, File Storage, and Date Imprint Image mode MB memory cardOriginal Copy Audio ﬁle Type Identiﬁer ExtensionFile Storage Image File and Folder Names Date imprint Print set DateEffective pixels LensFocal length NumberSelf-timer Power sourcesBattery life DimensionsEN-EL8 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EH-63 AC AdapterIndex Video mode, 45, 80 Vivid color, 64 Voice memo 6MA09011