Nikon Coolpix SQ manual Viewing Pictures on a Computer, Printing Pictures Dpof, Contents, 110

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Contents

Viewing Pictures on a Computer					60
1. Before Connecting the Camera					60
2. Connecting the camera and COOL-STATION to the computer					63
3. Transferring Pictures					64
4. Disconnecting the Camera					65
Printing Pictures (DPOF)					66
Movies					69
Recording Movies					69
Viewing Movies					70
The Shooting Menu					71
Image Quality (			•	)	74
Image Size (			•	......................................................................)
White Balance (				Only)	76
Metering (		Only)		.........................................................................	78
Continuous (			Only)		79
Best Shot Selector (				Only)	80
AF Area Mode (				Only)	81
Auto-Focus Mode (				Only)	82
The Playback Menu					83
Slide Show					84
Delete					85
Protect					87
Small Picture					88
Auto Transfer					90
CF Card Format					91
The Setup Menu					92
Welcome Screen					93
Brightness					95
Volume					95
Auto Off					95
Video Mode					96
Reset All					96
Technical Notes					97
Optional Accessories					97
Caring for your Camera and Battery					98
Error Messages					101
Troubleshooting					103
Specifications					107
INDEX					110

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Contents Guide to Digital Photography With Trademark Information Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Observe caution when using the camera strapTurn off immediately in the event of malfunction Do not use in the presence of flammable gasUse appropriate cables Observe caution when operat- ing the flashKeep out of reach of children Removing memory cardsFor Home or Office USE Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Life-Long Learning Before Taking Important PicturesContents Contents Optional Accessories Caring for your Camera and BatteryViewing Pictures on a Computer Printing Pictures DpofPage 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 picturesAuto Mode Mode DialScene Mode Manual Mode Movie ModeShutter-release Button Multi SelectorTon halfway Ton the rest of the wayCOOL-STATION MV-10 EH-61 EH-61 AC AdapterInserting the Battery Insert the batteryCard slot cover Battery is partially ejected Remove the batteryRemoving the Battery First Steps Alternative Power SourcesPower lamp will glow showing the EH-61 is plugged in f Charging the BatteryConnect the EH-61 AC adapter to the COOL-STATION Place the camera on the COOL-STATIONPower-on lamp Meaning FThe power-on lamp on the camera blinks and charging startsFirst Steps To Charge the Battery Directly Spare battery charge lamp MeaningConfirm that the camera is off Inserting the Memory CardInsert the memory card Check label for correct orientationFirst Steps Removing Memory Cards Formatting Memory CardsApproved Memory Cards Check the battery level in the monitor Checking the Battery LevelAuto Power Off Turn the camera onButton Turning the Camera offBasic Setup Clock Battery Select Month. Repeat steps 8-9 to Return to setup menuSelect Mode Set the mode dial to Turn the camera onBasic Photography Select Mode Shooting modeFlash mode Image sizeFrame the picture Adjust the lens angleReady the camera Hold the camera steadily in both handsUse the zoom buttons Frame your subjectFocus and Shoot Focus area indicatorFocus Status MeaningTake the picture Basic Photography When Lighting is PoorFocus and Shoot During RecordingFocus and Shoot Getting Good Results with the Autofocus Quick Deletion or memo recordAF-Assist illuminator Check the focus area indicator Focus on subjectRecompose the picture View pictures in the monitor Press the buttonButton is also used to turn on the camera Your most recent picture will be displayed in the monitorImage File and Folder Names Highlight YesUsing the Flash Display flash-mode menu Highlight desired modeFollowing flash modes are available 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 ModeTaking a Self-Portrait Self-timer Mode Self-TimerPress shutter-release once Lector or to display menu Choosing an Exposure Compensation ValueExposure Compensation Scene Modes Choosing a Scene ModeBy icon in the monitor Choose scene. Current selectionImage Quality and Size in Scene Mode Scene ModesNoise Reduction Following scenes are available Scene ModesPortrait Party/IndoorSports Beach/SnowLandscape Sunset Dusk/DawnNight Landscape Close Up MuseumFireworks Show Back Light CopyPanorama Assist Scene Modes More on PhotographyHighlight Taking Pictures for a PanoramaWith the previous picture Middle of the monitorScene Modes Panorama Assist Quick Deletion/Memo Record When icon is displayedPress More on Photography For more information onViewing Pictures on the Camera More on Playback PressYes Viewing Pictures on the Camera Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomPress Description More on PlaybackAdding Audio Commentary Voice Memo No toYes to Viewing Pictures on a TV Turn the camera off Connect the video cableTurn the TV to the video channel Viewing Pictures on a Computer Before Connecting the CameraHighlight USB To select the USB optionViewing Pictures on a Computer Windows 2000 ProfessionalMac OS 9 9.0 Windows 98 Second Edition SESelecting Pictures for Transfer USB HubCCheck 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 PicturesDrag the Noname camera volume to the Trash Disconnecting the CameraDrag the untitled camera volume to the Trash My Computer, click with the right mouse button onPrinting Pictures Dpof Select Delete print set to cancel all the print settingsPictures on memory card displayed as thumbnail images Highlight pictureLight Info and press the multi Press Button to completeSelector Check will appear Box next to itemPrint Set Printing Pictures Dpof DateRecording Movies Lease Button all Way down a second Time to end recordingMovies Viewing Movies Multi selector is used to play back moviesMovies Press Description Shooting menu contains the following options Option Description Mode Dial Image QualityWhite Balance Shooting MenuHighlight menu item To make a selection from the shooting menuWhite Balance Menu Operation GuideImage Size Image QualityOption Shooting Menu Image Quality/SizeOption Size pixels Print size approx 16-MB64-MB White balance is used to preserve natural colors White BalanceOption Description Preset White BalanceWeighted Mode When to Use ItMetering MatrixContinuous Restrictions on Camera Settings ContinuousContinuous or Multi-ShotBest Shot Selector Best Shot SelectorManual AF Area ModeShooting Menu Auto mode and movie mode Auto-Focus ModePlayback menu contains the following options Press the button to enter the full-screen playback modeTo display the playback menu DeletePress the multi selector to start a slide show Slide ShowPlayback Menu Press Description Slide ShowDelete menu contains the following op- tions DeleteDeleting All Pictures on the Memory Card Protect You can select pictures to protect from accidental deletionComplete operation Small Picture Highlight a pictureLarger than the original Small Picture Auto Transfer IconSelecting/Deselecting Pictures for Transfer CF Card Format Setup menu contains the following options To display the setup menuAuto Off Welcome Screen Setup MenuWelcome Screen options dis Press Button to select Played To select an imageOn the Welcome Screen Screen, press the Menu buttonVolume BrightnessAuto Off Video Mode Reset AllReset All is used to reset settings to their default values Battery charger Optional AccessoriesMonitor hood Technical NotesCaring for your Camera and Battery Lens CleaningMonitor BodyTechnical Notes Batteries StorageDisplay Problem Solution Error MessagesCool Technical Notes Error Messages Display Problem SolutionTroubleshooting Problem Possible causeElectronically-Controlled Cameras Coolpix SQ Technical Notes Troubleshooting105 106 Coolpix SQ SpecificationsSpecifications Exif Version Design Rule for Camera File System DCFMacro close-up/self-timer Auto modeTechnical Auto power Off Exposure compensationMenu button 46, 72 Microphone 12, 55, 58 Reset All Scene modes Self-portrait Self-timerNoise Reduction 47, 48 Number of exposures QuickTimeSpare battery 107103 Memo Memo Memo Nikon Corporation