Nikon COOLPIX 2500 manual Optional Accessories, Approved Memory Cards

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Optional Accessories

At the time of writing, the following optional accessories were available for the COOLPIX 2500. Contact your retailer or local Nikon representative for details.

Rechargeable battery Additional EN-EL2 Li-ion batteries are available from your retailer or local Nikon representative

AC adapter EH-60 AC adapter

Carrying case CS-E2500 soft case

CompactFlash™ memory • EC-CF series CompactFlash™ memory cards cards and adapters (available in a variety of capacities)

• EC-AD1 PC-card adapter

Monitor hood HL-E2500 monitor hood

Technical Notes

Approved Memory Cards

In addition to the cards listed above, the following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the COOLPIX 2500:

SanDisk	SDCFB series			16 MB, 32 MB, 48 MB, 64 MB, 96 MB, 128 MB
Lexar		4⋅	USB series	8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 48 MB, 64 MB, 80 MB
		8⋅	USB series	8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 48 MB, 64 MB, 80 MB
Media
		10⋅	USB series	128 MB, 160 MB

Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of memory card. For more details on the above cards, please contact the manufacturer.

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Contents Digital Camera Shoot, View, and Enjoy Quick-Start Guide Product DocumentationTurn off immediately in the event of malfunction For Your SafetyIii Keep dry Caring for the Camera and BatterySmear Page Interface Cables Found to comply with the limits for aModifications Viii Table of Contents 106 Overview Getting to Know the Coolpix Menu Guide Before You BeginThis chapter is divided into the following sections OverviewAbout This Manual Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesOverview Life-Long Learning Parts of the Camera and Their Functions Where to Find It-Parts of the CoolpixGetting to Know the Coolpix Button Monitor How to Use It-Camera Controls and DisplaysMode Selector Normal Controlling the MonitorMulti Selector OFFIndex to Menu Options Mode Menu DescriptionMenu Guide 1600 Pressing the Menu button when the mode selector isSET ing options Single Shooting Menu The Shooting MenuAuto Mass Storage Setup Menu30 s All on Playback MenuUse for portraits Scene Menu and ModesMode Getting Creative First StepsTaking Pictures Review and DeletionGetting Ready to Use Your Camera Insert the Battery and Memory CardFirst Steps Attach the Camera StrapFlip it open C Open the battery-chamber/card slot coverClose the battery-chamber/card slot cover Formatting Memory CardsRemoving the Memory Card Check the Battery LevelRead Battery Warnings Lens SectionDisplay Clock BatteryRemoving the Battery Alternative Power SourcesHighlight page tab Highlight SET-UP menu page tab Choose a LanguageUSB Set the Time and Date Choose order in which year, month Basics Taking PicturesReady the Camera Normal Choose ModeFrame the Picture Adjust Camera Settings OptionalSetting DefaultDon’t Block the Shot Focus When Lighting Is PoorGreen Focus Indicator Flashes red Ready Flickers Lamp Off Focus and ShootButton. For more information, see Keep or Delete Getting Good Results with AutofocusDuring Recording Take the picturePut the Camera Away Quick Review Review and DeletionPress Description Quick ReviewFull-Screen Review PressSelect No to exit Views see followingMulti selector up or down to highlight op Tion, press to right to selectDelete highlighted Picture Return to ModeThumbnail Review Highlight picturesPlayback Mode Scene Selection Getting CreativeCamera Shake Camera ShakeNoise Reduction Obtain permission first OFF Flash is set to fill flashYour Camera and Your Computer ConnectionsWith built-in USB ports supported Before You Begin Installing Nikon ViewAlready Have Nikon View? Read installation instructions for Nikon View Before Installing Nikon ViewInstall Adobe Acrobat Reader Four or nine thumbnails Confirm Making the Connection Connecting to Your ComputerDirect Connection Connecting Your Camera by Cable Transferring More than 999 PicturesUse a Reliable Power Source Before Connecting the CameraWindows 2000 Professional Press the buttonWindows XP Mac OS Disconnecting the CameraWindows XP PC Card Adapter Reading Pictures from Memory CardsCompactFlash Card Readers Windows XP File and Folder NamesPage 59-68 Fine-Tuning Camera SettingsBeyond Point-and Shoot 52-58While the shutter-release button is held down Or Movie Choosing a Shooting ModeBeyond Point-and-Shoot Camera ControlsFlash-Ready Light Mode How it works When to use itFlash Photography The Button ISO Sensitivity Gain and Camera Shake Icons Flash mode can be selected with the buttonDelaying Shutter Release Choosing a Self-Timer Mode Shoot Restrictions on the Self-TimerDigital Zoom Photos can be framed in the monitor using the zoom buttonsFraming Pictures Optical and Digital Zoom Optical ZoomWill Keep or Delete Picture ReviewDelete picture -Mode Menu Fine-Tuning Camera Settings64-65 Making Effective Use of Memory Image Quality and SizeOption Compression Ratio approx Description Image QualityMB memory card 280 ⋅ 024 ⋅ 640 ⋅ Image SizePrint Size Size pixelsAdjusting Exposure Exp. + Mode, white balance can be chosen from Choosing a White Balance SettingKeeping Colors True White Balance Position, but no picture will be recorded Preset White BalanceOption Description This valueFlash, Focus Exposure, and White Balance Taking Pictures in a Sequence ContinuousRestrictions on BSS Getting Sharper Pictures BSS Best Shot SelectorMaking Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening SET-UP Menu Camera SetupCamera Setup Camera Setup SET-UP menu contains the following options Adjusting Monitor Brightness BrightnessSET-UP Menu Options Before Formatting Formatting Memory Cards CF Card FormatDuring Formatting Sleep Mode Auto Off Setting the Time and Date DateConserving Battery Power Auto Off Choose Picture Transfer Protocol Choosing a Language LanguageChoosing a USB Protocol USB Protocol DescriptionDefault Setting Mode OnlyResetting File Numbering to Menu for mode, but resets settings for all modes85-91 Basic Playback78-84 Playback MenuFull-Frame and Thumbnail Playback Basic PlaybackPress the Menu button to display or hide the play- back menu Image File and Folder NamesHighlight Pictures Change Number Displayed Thumbnail ReviewPlayback Tips Zoom photo View other Areas of image Cancel zoomTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Normal 1/0011 0012 Creating a Small Copy of a Picture Small PictureViewing Small Picture Files on Other Cameras Restrictions on Small PictureMovie Playback Delete Playback MenuMemory Card Format/Brightness Managing PicturesDeleting Selected Photographs and Movies Deleting Pictures DeleteTo delete all pictures on the memory card Deleting All Photographs and MoviesBefore Deletion Protected PicturesCreate or modify print order Cancel the current print orderOrdering Prints Print Set Selecting Pictures for PrintingPrint SET Selecting Protect from the playback menu displays Safeguarding Valuable Pictures ProtectPlayback menu. The following options will be Marking All Pictures for Transfer Auto TransferMarking Pictures for Transfer with Other Cameras On or off for allPage Camera Care, Options, and Resources TechnicalStorage CleaningCaring for Your Camera Approved Memory Cards Optional AccessoriesFor Product Information and Tips For Contact Information TroubleshootingProblem Web Resources101 104 Monitor is hard To read No photo is takenProblem Possible cause Camera is off Picture can not be Played backDisplay Problem Solution Error MessagesError occurs when You try to transfer Problem SolutionTor, click OK to exit Nikon USB cable discon If error message is dis Nected or memoryWhen But USB menu Ton pressed to copy Menu before connectingCCD SpecificationsUSB Design Rule for Camera File Systems DCFSystem requirements Nikon View 5 Windows Print Image MatchingIndex Symbols107 6MAA1511-02