Nikon Coolpix SQ manual Viewing Pictures on a TV, Turn the camera off Connect the video cable

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Viewing Pictures on a TV

Using the audio/video (A/V) cable EG-CP12 provided with your camera, you can connect COOLPIX SQ to a television or video-cassette recorder (VCR).

Choosing a Video Mode

The Video mode item in the camera setup menu offers a choice of NTSC and PAL stan- dards ( 96). Be sure that the standard selected matches that used in the device.

1 Turn the camera off.

2 Connect the video cable.

• Insert the black plug into the camera’s A/V out connector, the yellow plug into the video-in jack on the television or VCR and the white plug into the audio-in jack.

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Turn the TV to the video channel.

•For more information, refer to the manu- al for the video device.

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4 Press the button for about two seconds to enter full-screen play- back.

Playback

•Pictures will be played back on the televi- sion screen.

•The camera monitor will remain off.

Use an AC adapter

When displaying pictures on a TV for an extended period of time, use the EH-61 AC adapter provided with the camera. Auto Off ( 95) is fixed at 30 minutes when the adapter is connected.

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Contents Guide to Digital Photography With Trademark Information Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Observe caution when using the camera strapObserve proper precautions when handling batteries Turn off immediately in the event of malfunctionRemoving memory cards Observe caution when operat- ing the flashUse appropriate cables Keep out of reach of childrenFor Home or Office USE Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Life-Long Learning Before Taking Important PicturesContents Printing Pictures Dpof Optional Accessories Caring for your Camera and BatteryContents Viewing Pictures on a ComputerPage Introduction Symbols and conventions are used in this manualBefore You Begin CameraPlayback button Zoom Buttons Also acts as secondary Monitor Indications and icons displayed when taking picturesDisplaying indicators and icons in Playback Mode Indicators and icons when reviewing picturesManual Mode Movie Mode Mode DialAuto Mode Scene ModeTon the rest of the way Multi SelectorShutter-release Button Ton halfwayCOOL-STATION MV-10 EH-61 EH-61 AC AdapterCard slot cover Inserting the BatteryInsert the battery First Steps Alternative Power Sources Remove the batteryBattery is partially ejected Removing the BatteryPlace the camera on the COOL-STATION Charging the BatteryPower lamp will glow showing the EH-61 is plugged in f Connect the EH-61 AC adapter to the COOL-STATIONSpare battery charge lamp Meaning FThe power-on lamp on the camera blinks and charging startsPower-on lamp Meaning First Steps To Charge the Battery DirectlyCheck label for correct orientation Inserting the Memory CardConfirm that the camera is off Insert the memory cardApproved Memory Cards First Steps Removing Memory CardsFormatting Memory Cards Turn the camera on Checking the Battery LevelCheck the battery level in the monitor Auto Power OffButton Turning the Camera offBasic Setup Clock Battery Select Month. Repeat steps 8-9 to Return to setup menuBasic Photography Select ModeSet the mode dial to Turn the camera on Image size Shooting modeSelect Mode Flash modeHold the camera steadily in both hands Adjust the lens angleFrame the picture Ready the cameraUse the zoom buttons Frame your subjectStatus Meaning Focus area indicatorFocus and Shoot FocusDuring Recording Basic Photography When Lighting is PoorTake the picture Focus and ShootAF-Assist illuminator Focus and Shoot Getting Good Results with the AutofocusQuick Deletion or memo record Recompose the picture Check the focus area indicatorFocus on subject Your most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor Press the buttonView pictures in the monitor Button is also used to turn on the cameraImage File and Folder Names Highlight YesFollowing flash modes are available Using the FlashDisplay flash-mode menu Highlight desired mode Exit menu. Flash mode shown by icon at bottom of monitor Close-Ups Easy Close-Ups Macro Close-up ModePicture is taken Taking a Self-Portrait Self-timer ModePress shutter-release once Taking a Self-Portrait Self-timer ModeSelf-Timer Exposure Compensation Lector or to display menuChoosing an Exposure Compensation Value Choose scene. Current selection Choosing a Scene ModeScene Modes By icon in the monitorNoise Reduction Image Quality and Size in Scene ModeScene Modes Party/Indoor Scene ModesFollowing scenes are available PortraitLandscape SportsBeach/Snow Night Landscape SunsetDusk/Dawn Fireworks Show Close UpMuseum Scene Modes More on Photography CopyBack Light Panorama AssistMiddle of the monitor Taking Pictures for a PanoramaHighlight With the previous pictureScene Modes Panorama Assist More on Photography For more information on When icon is displayedQuick Deletion/Memo Record PressYes Viewing Pictures on the CameraMore on Playback Press More on Playback Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomViewing Pictures on the Camera Press DescriptionYes to Adding Audio Commentary Voice MemoNo to Turn the TV to the video channel Viewing Pictures on a TVTurn the camera off Connect the video cable Viewing Pictures on a Computer Before Connecting the CameraWindows 2000 Professional To select the USB optionHighlight USB Viewing Pictures on a ComputerUSB Hub Windows 98 Second Edition SEMac OS 9 9.0 Selecting Pictures for TransferCCheck that the camera is turned off Turn the camera off and place it on the COOL-STATIONPress the button on the COOL-STATION to transfer pictures Transferring PicturesMy Computer, click with the right mouse button on Disconnecting the CameraDrag the Noname camera volume to the Trash Drag the untitled camera volume to the TrashHighlight picture Select Delete print set to cancel all the print settingsPrinting Pictures Dpof Pictures on memory card displayed as thumbnail imagesBox next to item Press Button to completeLight Info and press the multi Selector Check will appearPrint Set Printing Pictures Dpof DateMovies Recording MoviesLease Button all Way down a second Time to end recording Movies Press Description Viewing MoviesMulti selector is used to play back movies Shooting Menu Option Description Mode Dial Image QualityShooting menu contains the following options White BalanceHighlight menu item To make a selection from the shooting menuWhite Balance Menu Operation GuideShooting Menu Image Quality/Size Image QualityImage Size Option64-MB Option Size pixels Print size approx16-MB White balance is used to preserve natural colors White BalanceOption Description Preset White BalanceMatrix Mode When to Use ItWeighted MeteringMulti-Shot Restrictions on Camera Settings ContinuousContinuous Continuous orBest Shot Selector Best Shot SelectorManual AF Area ModeShooting Menu Auto mode and movie mode Auto-Focus ModeDelete Press the button to enter the full-screen playback modePlayback menu contains the following options To display the playback menuSlide Show Slide ShowPress the multi selector to start a slide show Playback Menu Press DescriptionDelete menu contains the following op- tions DeleteDeleting All Pictures on the Memory Card Complete operation ProtectYou can select pictures to protect from accidental deletion Larger than the original Small PictureHighlight a picture Small Picture Selecting/Deselecting Pictures for Transfer Auto TransferIcon CF Card Format Auto Off Setup menu contains the following optionsTo display the setup menu Welcome Screen Setup MenuScreen, press the Menu button To select an imageWelcome Screen options dis Press Button to select Played On the Welcome ScreenAuto Off VolumeBrightness Reset All is used to reset settings to their default values Video ModeReset All Technical Notes Optional AccessoriesBattery charger Monitor hoodCaring for your Camera and Battery Body CleaningLens MonitorTechnical Notes Batteries StorageDisplay Problem Solution Error MessagesCool Technical Notes Error Messages Display Problem SolutionElectronically-Controlled Cameras TroubleshootingProblem Possible cause Coolpix SQ Technical Notes Troubleshooting105 106 Coolpix SQ SpecificationsSpecifications Exif Version Design Rule for Camera File System DCFExposure compensation Auto modeMacro close-up/self-timer Technical Auto power OffQuickTime Reset All Scene modes Self-portrait Self-timerMenu button 46, 72 Microphone 12, 55, 58 Noise Reduction 47, 48 Number of exposures103 Spare battery107 Memo Memo Memo Nikon Corporation