Nikon COOLPIX 2500 manual Check the Battery Level, Read Battery Warnings, Lens Section

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Tutorial— First Steps

Step 3—Check the Battery Level

Before using the camera, check the battery level in the monitor to make sure that the battery is charged.

3.1 Turn the lens section to shooting position Before taking pictures, rotate the lens sec- tion to bring the lens into shooting position, as shown at right. If you omit this step be- fore sliding the mode selector to , a mes- sage will be displayed in the monitor. To clear the message from the screen, rotate the lens section to shooting position.

3	.2 Turn the camera on
	Slide the mode selector to .

Read Battery Warnings

Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer.

The Lens Section

When adjusting the angle of the lens, rotate the lens section slowly; do not use excessive force. Care should be taken to avoid catching fingers, hair, or clothing between the lens section and the camera body.

Removing the Memory Card
Memory cards can be removed without loss of data
when the camera is off. When removing memory	1
cards, turn the camera off and open the battery	2
chamber/card slot cover (1). Press the eject but-
ton to partially eject the card (2), and then remove
the card by hand.

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Contents Digital Camera Shoot, View, and Enjoy Product Documentation Quick-Start GuideFor Your Safety Turn off immediately in the event of malfunctionIii Caring for the Camera and Battery Keep drySmear Page Found to comply with the limits for a ModificationsInterface Cables Viii Table of Contents 106 Overview Before You BeginThis chapter is divided into the following sections Overview Getting to Know the Coolpix Menu GuideUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories OverviewAbout This Manual Life-Long Learning Where to Find It-Parts of the Coolpix Getting to Know the CoolpixParts of the Camera and Their Functions Button How to Use It-Camera Controls and Displays Mode SelectorMonitor Controlling the Monitor NormalOFF Multi SelectorMode Menu Description Menu GuideIndex to Menu Options Pressing the Menu button when the mode selector is SET ing options1600 Shooting Menu The Shooting Menu AutoSingle Setup Menu 30 sMass Storage Playback Menu All onScene Menu and Modes ModeUse for portraits Review and Deletion First Steps Taking Pictures Getting CreativeAttach the Camera Strap Insert the Battery and Memory CardFirst Steps Getting Ready to Use Your CameraFormatting Memory Cards Open the battery-chamber/card slot coverClose the battery-chamber/card slot cover Flip it open CLens Section Check the Battery LevelRead Battery Warnings Removing the Memory CardAlternative Power Sources Clock BatteryRemoving the Battery DisplayChoose a Language Highlight page tab Highlight SET-UP menu page tabUSB Set the Time and Date Choose order in which year, month Taking Pictures Ready the CameraBasics Choose Mode NormalDefault Adjust Camera Settings OptionalSetting Frame the PictureDon’t Block the Shot Focus and Shoot When Lighting Is PoorGreen Focus Indicator Flashes red Ready Flickers Lamp Off FocusTake the picture Getting Good Results with AutofocusDuring Recording Button. For more information, see Keep or DeletePut the Camera Away Review and Deletion Quick ReviewPress Quick ReviewFull-Screen Review Press DescriptionTion, press to right to select Views see followingMulti selector up or down to highlight op Select No to exitHighlight pictures Return to ModeThumbnail Review Delete highlighted PicturePlayback Mode Getting Creative Scene SelectionCamera Shake Camera ShakeNoise Reduction Obtain permission first Flash is set to fill flash OFFConnections Your Camera and Your ComputerBefore You Begin Installing Nikon View Already Have Nikon View?With built-in USB ports supported Before Installing Nikon View Install Adobe Acrobat ReaderRead installation instructions for Nikon View Transferring More than 999 Pictures Making the Connection Connecting to Your ComputerDirect Connection Connecting Your Camera by Cable Four or nine thumbnails ConfirmBefore Connecting the Camera Use a Reliable Power SourcePress the button Windows XPWindows 2000 Professional Disconnecting the Camera Windows XPMac OS Reading Pictures from Memory Cards CompactFlash Card ReadersPC Card Adapter File and Folder Names Windows XPPage 52-58 Fine-Tuning Camera SettingsBeyond Point-and Shoot 59-68Camera Controls Or Movie Choosing a Shooting ModeBeyond Point-and-Shoot While the shutter-release button is held downMode How it works When to use it Flash Photography The ButtonFlash-Ready Light Flash mode can be selected with the button ISO Sensitivity Gain and Camera Shake IconsDelaying Shutter Release Choosing a Self-Timer Mode Restrictions on the Self-Timer ShootOptical Zoom Photos can be framed in the monitor using the zoom buttonsFraming Pictures Optical and Digital Zoom Digital ZoomKeep or Delete Picture Review Delete pictureWill Fine-Tuning Camera Settings -Mode MenuMaking Effective Use of Memory Image Quality and Size Option64-65 Image Quality MB memory cardCompression Ratio approx Description Size pixels Image SizePrint Size 280 ⋅ 024 ⋅ 640 ⋅Adjusting Exposure Exp. + Choosing a White Balance Setting Keeping Colors True White BalanceMode, white balance can be chosen from This value Preset White BalanceOption Description Position, but no picture will be recordedTaking Pictures in a Sequence Continuous Flash, Focus Exposure, and White BalanceGetting Sharper Pictures BSS Best Shot Selector Restrictions on BSSMaking Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening Camera Setup SET-UP MenuCamera Setup Camera Setup Adjusting Monitor Brightness Brightness SET-UP Menu OptionsSET-UP menu contains the following options Formatting Memory Cards CF Card Format During FormattingBefore Formatting Setting the Time and Date Date Conserving Battery Power Auto OffSleep Mode Auto Off Protocol Description Choosing a Language LanguageChoosing a USB Protocol USB Choose Picture Transfer ProtocolMenu for mode, but resets settings for all modes Mode OnlyResetting File Numbering to Default SettingPlayback Menu Basic Playback78-84 85-91Basic Playback Full-Frame and Thumbnail PlaybackImage File and Folder Names Press the Menu button to display or hide the play- back menuThumbnail Review Highlight Pictures Change Number DisplayedZoom photo View other Areas of image Cancel zoom Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomPlayback Tips Creating a Small Copy of a Picture Small Picture Normal 1/0011 0012Restrictions on Small Picture Viewing Small Picture Files on Other CamerasMovie Playback Managing Pictures Playback MenuMemory Card Format/Brightness DeleteDeleting Pictures Delete Deleting Selected Photographs and MoviesProtected Pictures Deleting All Photographs and MoviesBefore Deletion To delete all pictures on the memory cardSelecting Pictures for Printing Cancel the current print orderOrdering Prints Print Set Create or modify print orderPrint SET Safeguarding Valuable Pictures Protect Selecting Protect from the playback menu displaysOn or off for all Marking All Pictures for Transfer Auto TransferMarking Pictures for Transfer with Other Cameras Playback menu. The following options will bePage Technical Camera Care, Options, and ResourcesCleaning Caring for Your CameraStorage Optional Accessories Approved Memory CardsWeb Resources TroubleshootingProblem For Product Information and Tips For Contact InformationMonitor is hard To read No photo is taken 101 104Problem Possible cause Picture can not be Played back Camera is offError Messages Display Problem SolutionProblem Solution Error occurs when You try to transferUSB menu Ton pressed to copy Menu before connecting USB cable discon If error message is dis Nected or memoryWhen But Tor, click OK to exit NikonSpecifications CCDDesign Rule for Camera File Systems DCF USBPrint Image Matching System requirements Nikon View 5 WindowsSymbols Index107 6MAA1511-02