Nikon COOLPIX 2500 manual Before Connecting the Camera, Use a Reliable Power Source

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4 Turn the computer on

Turn the computer on and wait for the operating system to start up.

5 Connect the camera and computer

Connect the UC-E3 USB cable as shown below. Use the flat connector for connection to the computer, and connect the other end of the cable to the camera’s USB connector. Do not connect the camera via a USB hub or keyboard.

6 Turn the camera on

Slide the mode selector to or . If the UC- E3 is connected, the monitor will remain off,

and all controls except the () button and power switch will be inactive.

Connections

Before Connecting the Camera

Before connecting your camera to a computer, make sure that Nikon View 5 is installed.

Use a Reliable Power Source

When transferring data between the camera and the computer, be sure that the battery is fully charged. If in doubt, recharge the battery before begin- ning transfer or use the optional EH-60 AC adapter.

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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 Found to comply with the limits for a ModificationsInterface Cables Viii Table of Contents 106 This chapter is divided into the following sections Before You BeginOverview 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 Normal Controlling the MonitorMulti Selector OFFMode 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 All on Playback MenuScene Menu and Modes ModeUse for portraits Taking Pictures First StepsReview and Deletion Getting CreativeFirst Steps Insert the Battery and Memory CardAttach the Camera Strap Getting Ready to Use Your CameraClose the battery-chamber/card slot cover Open the battery-chamber/card slot coverFormatting Memory Cards Flip it open CRead Battery Warnings Check the Battery LevelLens Section Removing the Memory CardRemoving the Battery Clock BatteryAlternative Power Sources DisplayHighlight page tab Highlight SET-UP menu page tab Choose a LanguageUSB Set the Time and Date Choose order in which year, month Taking Pictures Ready the CameraBasics Normal Choose ModeSetting Adjust Camera Settings OptionalDefault Frame the PictureDon’t Block the Shot Green Focus Indicator Flashes red Ready Flickers Lamp Off When Lighting Is PoorFocus and Shoot FocusDuring Recording Getting Good Results with AutofocusTake the picture Button. For more information, see Keep or DeletePut the Camera Away Quick Review Review and DeletionFull-Screen Review Quick ReviewPress Press DescriptionMulti selector up or down to highlight op Views see followingTion, press to right to select Select No to exitThumbnail Review Return to ModeHighlight pictures Delete highlighted PicturePlayback Mode Scene Selection Getting CreativeCamera Shake Camera ShakeNoise Reduction Obtain permission first OFF Flash is set to fill flashYour Camera and Your Computer Connections Before 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 Direct Connection Connecting Your Camera by Cable Making the Connection Connecting to Your ComputerTransferring More than 999 Pictures Four or nine thumbnails ConfirmUse a Reliable Power Source Before Connecting the CameraPress the button Windows XPWindows 2000 Professional Disconnecting the Camera Windows XPMac OS Reading Pictures from Memory Cards CompactFlash Card ReadersPC Card Adapter Windows XP File and Folder NamesPage Beyond Point-and Shoot Fine-Tuning Camera Settings52-58 59-68Beyond Point-and-Shoot Or Movie Choosing a Shooting ModeCamera Controls While the shutter-release button is held downMode How it works When to use it Flash Photography The ButtonFlash-Ready Light 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-TimerFraming Pictures Optical and Digital Zoom Photos can be framed in the monitor using the zoom buttonsOptical Zoom Digital ZoomKeep or Delete Picture Review Delete pictureWill -Mode Menu Fine-Tuning Camera SettingsMaking Effective Use of Memory Image Quality and Size Option64-65 Image Quality MB memory cardCompression Ratio approx Description Print Size Image SizeSize pixels 280 ⋅ 024 ⋅ 640 ⋅Adjusting Exposure Exp. + Choosing a White Balance Setting Keeping Colors True White BalanceMode, white balance can be chosen from Option Description Preset White BalanceThis value Position, but no picture will be recordedFlash, 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 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 USB Protocol USB Choosing a Language LanguageProtocol Description Choose Picture Transfer ProtocolResetting File Numbering to Mode OnlyMenu for mode, but resets settings for all modes Default Setting78-84 Basic PlaybackPlayback Menu 85-91Full-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 ReviewZoom photo View other Areas of image Cancel zoom Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomPlayback Tips Normal 1/0011 0012 Creating a Small Copy of a Picture Small PictureViewing Small Picture Files on Other Cameras Restrictions on Small PictureMovie Playback Memory Card Format/Brightness Playback MenuManaging Pictures DeleteDeleting Selected Photographs and Movies Deleting Pictures DeleteBefore Deletion Deleting All Photographs and MoviesProtected Pictures To delete all pictures on the memory cardOrdering Prints Print Set Cancel the current print orderSelecting Pictures for Printing Create or modify print orderPrint SET Selecting Protect from the playback menu displays Safeguarding Valuable Pictures ProtectMarking Pictures for Transfer with Other Cameras Marking All Pictures for Transfer Auto TransferOn or off for all Playback menu. The following options will bePage Camera Care, Options, and Resources TechnicalCleaning Caring for Your CameraStorage Approved Memory Cards Optional AccessoriesProblem TroubleshootingWeb Resources For Product Information and Tips For Contact Information101 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 SolutionWhen But USB cable discon If error message is dis Nected or memoryUSB menu Ton pressed to copy Menu before connecting Tor, click OK to exit NikonCCD SpecificationsUSB Design Rule for Camera File Systems DCFSystem requirements Nikon View 5 Windows Print Image MatchingIndex Symbols107 6MAA1511-02