Nikon COOLPIX 2500 manual Taking Pictures, Ready the Camera, Basics

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Taking Pictures

The Basics

Tutorial— Taking Pictures

This section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in mode. In this automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode, the majority of camera settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, producing the best possible results in most situations.

STEP 1 Ready the Camera				24–25
STEP 2	Choose	Mode
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STEP 3 Adjust Settings (Optional)
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STEP 4	Frame the Picture			26–27

STEP 5	Focus and Shoot			28–29

STEP 6	Put the Camera Away
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Step 1—Ready the Camera

1.1 Turn the lens section to shooting position Rotate the lens as shown.

1.2 Slide the mode selector to

When you slide the mode selector from OFF to , the flash-ready lamp under the moni- tor will light and the monitor will display a welcome message.

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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 Before You Begin This chapter is divided into the following sectionsOverview 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 First Steps Taking PicturesReview and Deletion Getting CreativeInsert the Battery and Memory Card First StepsAttach the Camera Strap Getting Ready to Use Your CameraOpen the battery-chamber/card slot cover Close the battery-chamber/card slot coverFormatting Memory Cards Flip it open CCheck the Battery Level Read Battery WarningsLens Section Removing the Memory CardClock Battery Removing the BatteryAlternative Power Sources DisplayChoose a Language Highlight page tab Highlight SET-UP menu page tab USB Set the Time and Date Choose order in which year, month Taking Pictures Ready the CameraBasics Choose Mode NormalAdjust Camera Settings Optional SettingDefault Frame the PictureDon’t Block the Shot When Lighting Is Poor Green Focus Indicator Flashes red Ready Flickers Lamp OffFocus and Shoot FocusGetting Good Results with Autofocus During RecordingTake the picture Button. For more information, see Keep or DeletePut the Camera Away Review and Deletion Quick ReviewQuick Review Full-Screen ReviewPress Press DescriptionViews see following Multi selector up or down to highlight opTion, press to right to select Select No to exitReturn to Mode Thumbnail ReviewHighlight pictures 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 Making the Connection Connecting to Your Computer Direct Connection Connecting Your Camera by CableTransferring More than 999 Pictures 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 Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Beyond Point-and Shoot52-58 59-68Or Movie Choosing a Shooting Mode Beyond Point-and-ShootCamera Controls 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 ShootPhotos can be framed in the monitor using the zoom buttons Framing Pictures Optical and Digital ZoomOptical 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 Image Size Print SizeSize pixels 280 ⋅ 024 ⋅ 640 ⋅Adjusting Exposure Exp. + Choosing a White Balance Setting Keeping Colors True White BalanceMode, white balance can be chosen from Preset White Balance Option DescriptionThis value 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 Choosing a Language Language Choosing a USB Protocol USBProtocol Description Choose Picture Transfer ProtocolMode Only Resetting File Numbering toMenu for mode, but resets settings for all modes Default SettingBasic Playback 78-84Playback Menu 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 Playback Menu Memory Card Format/BrightnessManaging Pictures DeleteDeleting Pictures Delete Deleting Selected Photographs and MoviesDeleting All Photographs and Movies Before DeletionProtected Pictures To delete all pictures on the memory cardCancel the current print order Ordering Prints Print SetSelecting Pictures for Printing Create or modify print orderPrint SET Safeguarding Valuable Pictures Protect Selecting Protect from the playback menu displaysMarking All Pictures for Transfer Auto Transfer Marking Pictures for Transfer with Other CamerasOn or off for all Playback menu. The following options will bePage Technical Camera Care, Options, and ResourcesCleaning Caring for Your CameraStorage Optional Accessories Approved Memory CardsTroubleshooting ProblemWeb Resources 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 cable discon If error message is dis Nected or memory When ButUSB menu Ton pressed to copy Menu before connecting 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