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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 Modifications Interface CablesViii Table of Contents 106 Overview Before You BeginThis chapter is divided into the following sections Overview Getting to Know the Coolpix Menu GuideOverview Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesAbout This Manual Life-Long Learning This manualGetting to Know the Coolpix Where to Find It-Parts of the CoolpixParts of the Camera and Their Functions 36, 46 Mode Selector How to Use It-Camera Controls and DisplaysMonitor Controlling the Monitor NormalOFF Multi SelectorMenu Guide Mode MenuNo menu is available in movie mode 52 Index to Menu OptionsSET ing options Pressing the Menu button when the mode selector isAdjust exposure for bright, dark, or high contrast subjects 1600Tographs Shooting Menu The Shooting MenuAccurately Single30 s Setup MenuMass Storage Playback Menu All onDescription Scene Menu and ModesMode Use for portraitsReview 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/memory card slot coverClose the battery-chamber/memory 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 Monitor when the camera is Ready the Camera Taking PicturesBasics Choose Mode Default Adjust Camera Settings OptionalSetting Frame the PictureDon’t Block the Shot NormalFocus 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 ReviewFollowing operations can be performed in quick review Quick ReviewFull-Screen Review PressPicture Select No to exitWithout deleting Select Yes to deHighlight pictures Thumbnail ReviewDelete highlighted Picture Playback Mode Getting Creative Scene SelectionCamera Shake Camera ShakeNoise Reduction Obtain permission first Camera focuses on subject at center of frame Flash is set to fill flashConnections Your Camera and Your ComputerAlready Have Nikon View? Before You Begin Installing Nikon ViewWith built-in USB ports supported Install Adobe Acrobat Reader Before Installing Nikon ViewRead installation instructions for Nikon View 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 Choosing a USB ProtocolNikon View 5 will start automatically see Mac OSPress Button Reference CD for details. Once Nikon ViewWindows 2000 Professional Disconnecting the CameraUse a Reliable Power Source Windows 98 Second Edition SECompactFlash Card Readers Reading Pictures from Memory CardsPC Card Adapter File and Folder Names Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP ProfessionalPage 52-58 Fine-Tuning Camera SettingsBeyond Point-and Shoot 59-68Beyond Point-and-Shoot Or Movie Choosing a Shooting ModeLeaving the camera in charge of other settings Camera ControlsFlash Photography The Button Mode How it works When to use itFlash-Ready Light Flash mode can be selected with the button ISO Sensitivity Gain and Camera Shake IconsDelaying Shutter Release Choosing a Self-Timer Mode OFFRestrictions on the Self-Timer ShootOptical Zoom Photos can be framed in the monitor using the zoom buttonsFraming Pictures Optical and Digital Zoom Digital ZoomDelete picture Keep or Delete Picture ReviewPress Description WillFine-Tuning Camera Settings -Mode MenuOption Making Effective Use of Memory Image Quality and Size64-65 MB memory card Image QualityCompression ratio approx Description Size pixels Image SizePrint Size 280 ⋅ 024 ⋅ 640 ⋅Adjusting Exposure Exp. + White balance adjusted to match light produced by flash Choosing a White Balance SettingWhite balance is adjusted automatically Keeping Colors True White BalanceThis 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 SET-UP Menu Options SET-UP menu contains the following optionsFormatting Memory Cards CF Card Format Adjusting Monitor Brightness BrightnessDuring Formatting Sleep Mode Auto Off Setting the Time and Date DateConserving Battery Power Auto Off Before FormattingChoosing a USB Protocol USB Choosing a Language LanguageProtocol Windows 2000 Professional Resetting File Numbering to Restoring Default Settings Reset AllMode Only Restore settings to default valuesPictures Back The Playback Menu Basic Playback78-84 85-91Full-Frame and Thumbnail Playback Basic PlaybackTure displayed in the monitor Tures that will be transferred to a computer at a Image File and Folder NamesPress Button for an enlarged view Button will create a small copy 320 ⋅Thumbnail Review Highlight Pictures Change Number DisplayedTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Zoom photo View other Areas of image Cancel zoomPlayback Tips Creating a Small Copy of a Picture Small Picture Restrictions on Small Picture Viewing Small Picture Files on Other CamerasInverted Playback Movie PlaybackStart playback Pause/resume Playback Rewind movie One frame Managing Pictures Playback MenuMemory Card Format/Brightness To view the playback menuDeleting 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 orderPlaying Pictures Back 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 ResourcesCaring for Your Camera CleaningStorage Approved Memory Cards Optional AccessoriesRechargeable battery AC adapter Carrying case Monitor LCD hoodWeb Resources TroubleshootingProblem For Product Information and Tips For Contact InformationMonitor is hard To read No photo is taken 101 104When Menu button Camera is in movie mode Camera is in movie modeContinuous menu Mode only BSS is on Battery level is low By camera shake can be reduced byPicture can not be Played back Camera is offError Messages Display Problem SolutionError occurs when you try to transfer Problem Solution Specifications CCDDesign Rule for Camera File Systems DCF USB105 Index Index107 6MAA1511-04