Nikon Coolpix SQ manual Contents

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Contents
For Your Safety		3
Notices		5
Contents		8
Introduction		11
Before You Begin		12
Camera		12
Monitor		14
Mode Dial		16
Multi Selector		17
Shutter-release Button		17
COOL-STATIONMV-10		18
EH-61 AC Adapter		19
First Steps		20
Inserting the Battery		20
Charging the Battery		22
Inserting the Memory Card		24
Checking the Battery Level		26
Basic Setup		28
Basic Photography		30
Step 1 – Select	Mode	30
Step 2 – Frame the picture		32
Step 3 – Focus and Shoot		34
Step 4 – View the Results (Full-Screen playback)		38
Step 5 – Deleting Unwanted Pictures		39
More on Photography		40
Using the Flash		40
Easy Close-Ups: Macro Close-up Mode		42
Taking a Self-Portrait:Self-timer Mode		43
Adjusting the Exposure: Exposure Compensation		45
Scene Modes		46
Quick Deletion/Memo Record		55
More on Playback		56
Viewing Pictures on the Camera		56
Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback		56
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom		57
Adding Audio Commentary: Voice Memo		58
Viewing Pictures on a TV		59

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Contents Guide to Digital Photography With Trademark Information Observe caution when using the camera strap Observe proper precautions when handling batteriesTurn off immediately in the event of malfunction Do not use in the presence of flammable gasObserve caution when operat- ing the flash Use appropriate cablesKeep out of reach of children Removing memory cardsFor Home or Office USE Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Before Taking Important Pictures Life-Long LearningContents Optional Accessories Caring for your Camera and Battery ContentsViewing Pictures on a Computer Printing Pictures DpofPage Symbols and conventions are used in this manual IntroductionCamera Before You BeginPlayback button Zoom Buttons Also acts as secondary Indications and icons displayed when taking pictures MonitorIndicators and icons when reviewing pictures Displaying indicators and icons in Playback ModeMode Dial Auto ModeScene Mode Manual Mode Movie ModeMulti Selector Shutter-release ButtonTon halfway Ton the rest of the wayCOOL-STATION MV-10 EH-61 AC Adapter EH-61Card slot cover Inserting the BatteryInsert the battery Remove the battery Battery is partially ejectedRemoving the Battery First Steps Alternative Power SourcesCharging the Battery Power lamp will glow showing the EH-61 is plugged in fConnect the EH-61 AC adapter to the COOL-STATION Place the camera on the COOL-STATIONFThe power-on lamp on the camera blinks and charging starts Power-on lamp MeaningFirst Steps To Charge the Battery Directly Spare battery charge lamp MeaningInserting the Memory Card Confirm that the camera is offInsert the memory card Check label for correct orientationApproved Memory Cards First Steps Removing Memory CardsFormatting Memory Cards Checking the Battery Level Check the battery level in the monitorAuto Power Off Turn the camera onTurning the Camera off ButtonBasic Setup Select Month. Repeat steps 8-9 to Return to setup menu Clock BatteryBasic Photography Select ModeSet the mode dial to Turn the camera on Shooting mode Select ModeFlash mode Image sizeAdjust the lens angle Frame the pictureReady the camera Hold the camera steadily in both handsFrame your subject Use the zoom buttonsFocus area indicator Focus and ShootFocus Status MeaningBasic Photography When Lighting is Poor Take the pictureFocus and Shoot During RecordingAF-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 Press the button View pictures in the monitorButton is also used to turn on the camera Your most recent picture will be displayed in the monitorHighlight Yes Image File and Folder NamesFollowing flash modes are available Using the FlashDisplay flash-mode menu Highlight desired mode Exit menu. Flash mode shown by icon at bottom of monitor Easy Close-Ups Macro Close-up Mode Close-UpsTaking a Self-Portrait Self-timer Mode Picture is takenPress shutter-release once Taking a Self-Portrait Self-timer ModeSelf-Timer Exposure Compensation Lector or to display menuChoosing an Exposure Compensation Value Choosing a Scene Mode Scene ModesBy icon in the monitor Choose scene. Current selectionNoise Reduction Image Quality and Size in Scene ModeScene Modes Scene Modes Following scenes are availablePortrait Party/IndoorLandscape SportsBeach/Snow Night Landscape SunsetDusk/Dawn Fireworks Show Close UpMuseum Copy Back LightPanorama Assist Scene Modes More on PhotographyTaking Pictures for a Panorama HighlightWith the previous picture Middle of the monitorScene Modes Panorama Assist When icon is displayed Quick Deletion/Memo RecordPress More on Photography For more information onYes Viewing Pictures on the CameraMore on Playback Press Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Viewing Pictures on the CameraPress Description More on PlaybackYes 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 Before Connecting the Camera Viewing Pictures on a ComputerTo select the USB option Highlight USBViewing Pictures on a Computer Windows 2000 ProfessionalWindows 98 Second Edition SE Mac OS 9 9.0Selecting Pictures for Transfer USB HubTurn the camera off and place it on the COOL-STATION CCheck that the camera is turned offTransferring Pictures Press the button on the COOL-STATION to transfer picturesDisconnecting the Camera Drag the Noname camera volume to the TrashDrag the untitled camera volume to the Trash My Computer, click with the right mouse button onSelect Delete print set to cancel all the print settings Printing Pictures DpofPictures on memory card displayed as thumbnail images Highlight picturePress Button to complete Light Info and press the multiSelector Check will appear Box next to itemPrinting Pictures Dpof Date Print SetMovies Recording MoviesLease Button all Way down a second Time to end recording Movies Press Description Viewing MoviesMulti selector is used to play back movies Option Description Mode Dial Image Quality Shooting menu contains the following optionsWhite Balance Shooting MenuTo make a selection from the shooting menu Highlight menu itemMenu Operation Guide White BalanceImage Quality Image SizeOption Shooting Menu Image Quality/Size64-MB Option Size pixels Print size approx16-MB White Balance White balance is used to preserve natural colorsPreset White Balance Option DescriptionMode When to Use It WeightedMetering MatrixRestrictions on Camera Settings Continuous ContinuousContinuous or Multi-ShotBest Shot Selector Best Shot SelectorAF Area Mode ManualAuto-Focus Mode Shooting Menu Auto mode and movie modePress the button to enter the full-screen playback mode Playback menu contains the following optionsTo display the playback menu DeleteSlide Show Press the multi selector to start a slide showPlayback Menu Press Description Slide ShowDelete Delete menu contains the following op- tionsDeleting 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 Setup Menu Welcome ScreenTo select an image Welcome Screen options dis Press Button to select PlayedOn the Welcome Screen Screen, press the Menu buttonAuto Off VolumeBrightness Reset All is used to reset settings to their default values Video ModeReset All Optional Accessories Battery chargerMonitor hood Technical NotesCaring for your Camera and Battery Cleaning LensMonitor BodyStorage Technical Notes BatteriesError Messages Display Problem SolutionTechnical Notes Error Messages Display Problem Solution CoolElectronically-Controlled Cameras TroubleshootingProblem Possible cause Technical Notes Troubleshooting Coolpix SQ105 106 Specifications Coolpix SQSpecifications Design Rule for Camera File System DCF Exif VersionAuto mode Macro close-up/self-timerTechnical Auto power Off Exposure compensationReset All Scene modes Self-portrait Self-timer Menu button 46, 72 Microphone 12, 55, 58Noise Reduction 47, 48 Number of exposures QuickTime103 Spare battery107 Memo Memo Memo Nikon Corporation