Nikon COOLPIX 2500 manual Adjust Camera Settings Optional, Frame the Picture, Default

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Step 3—Adjust Camera Settings (Optional)

The following table shows the default settings for mode. For more infor- mation, refer to the page numbers in the rightmost column.

—Taking Pictures

Setting

Flash mode

Self timer

Image quality

Image

size

Exp. +/–

Default

Auto

Off

NORMAL

1600

±0

Description

Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor.

Self-timer off.

Pictures compressed for balance between quality and file size that is ideal for snap- shots.

Pictures are 1,600 ⋅ 1,200 pixels in size.

No exposure compensation performed.

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Step 4—Frame the Picture

4	.1 Adjust the lens angle
4	The lens section can be rotated	Forward	0° Back (toward monitor)
	°	Forward	0° Back (toward monitor)
	130 forward from its housing in
	the camera body, and 90° back	50°	50°
	toward the monitor. To frame a	50°	50°
	toward the monitor. To frame a
	quick arms-length self-portrait,
	rotate the lens to point in the
	same direction as the monitor.		90°
	same direction as the monitor.
	When the lens is obscured by
	the camera body, a warning will		Range of rotation
	be displayed in the monitor and	130°	Range of rotation
	be displayed in the monitor and		Shooting position
	pictures can not be taken. To		Shooting position
	pictures can not be taken. To
	clear the message from the monitor, rotate the lens section to shooting
	position.

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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 Interface Cables Found to comply with the limits for aModifications Viii Table of Contents 106 Overview Before You BeginThis chapter is divided into the following sections Overview Getting to Know the Coolpix Menu GuideAbout 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 Controlling the Monitor NormalOFF Multi SelectorIndex 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 Playback Menu All onUse for portraits Scene Menu and ModesMode Review and Deletion First StepsTaking 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 Basics Taking PicturesReady the Camera 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 ComputerWith 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 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 SourceWindows 2000 Professional Press the buttonWindows XP Mac OS Disconnecting the CameraWindows XP PC Card Adapter Reading Pictures from Memory CardsCompactFlash Card Readers 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 downFlash-Ready Light Mode How it works When to use itFlash Photography The Button 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 ZoomWill Keep or Delete Picture ReviewDelete picture Fine-Tuning Camera Settings -Mode Menu64-65 Making Effective Use of Memory Image Quality and SizeOption Compression Ratio approx Description Image QualityMB memory card Size pixels Image SizePrint Size 280 ⋅ 024 ⋅ 640 ⋅Adjusting Exposure Exp. + Mode, white balance can be chosen from Choosing a White Balance SettingKeeping Colors True White Balance 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 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 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 DisplayedPlayback Tips Zoom photo View other Areas of image Cancel zoomTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom 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 ResourcesStorage CleaningCaring for Your Camera 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