Nikon Coolpix 995 manual Check list, Preparation

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PREPARATION

This section introduces preparations necessary

before using the camera.

Check list

Check that all the components listed below are included in the package. If any components are missing, contact the retailer where you purchased your COOLPIX995.

1.Nikon COOLPIX995 Digital Camera

2.Strap

3.Li-ion Rechargeable Battery

4.Battery Charger with AC power cord

5.Video Cable

6.CompactFlash™ (CF) Memory Card

7.USB Cable for connection to computer.

8.Lens cap

9.Nikon View 4 CD-ROM (contains Nikon View 4 and bundled software)

10.Instruction manual for COOLPIX995

11.CD-ROM instruction manual for Nikon View 4

12.“Open Me First!” Envelope – your path to After Sales Support and Service.

Preparation

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Contents Digital Camera For Your Safety Use appropriate cables Observe proper precautions when handling the batteryObserve caution when operating the flash When using the ViewfinderBatteries Avoid sudden changes in temperatureDo not drop Keep away from strong magnetic fieldsDisclaimer of Liability Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproducedComply with copyright notices Concerning the Manuals Provided with This ProductAbout This Manual IntroductionContents Nomenclature Viewfinder/LED Monitor Shooting modeMonitor in Playback mode Control PanelImage Quality Size Set the Mode dial to and check the battery power pQuick Guide Removing the CF memory cardDeleting images Press the Quick button to check the picture immediately pMenu Guide Shooting Mode Shooting MenuOff SET-UP Playback Menu Menu Guide Playback ModePreparation Check listPrecautions on battery use and handling Installing BatteryPower sources Supplied Li-ion Rechargeable BatterySelecting a Language Press the Menu button so the Playback menu is displayedLanguages available in the Language sub-menu are Setting Date/Time Backup battery of the clockYear-Month-Day-Hour-Minute-Date display sequence Inserting CF Memory Card Inserting the CF Memory CardRemoving the Memory Card Select Format Formatting CF Memory CardsPress the Menu button Select CF Card FormatLens cap Useful AdviceStrap and Lens Cap Attaching strapPressing the Shutter release button Holding the Camera˘ Playback mode Mode Dial and Multi SelectorMode Dial Shooting modeCompose your picture Basic Operation Auto ModeSet the camera to Auto Mode Set the Mode dial to Monitor buttonGently depress the Shutter release button Focus LockFull Normal To the oldest one Built-in SpeedlightMode Take a pictureRecorded images can also be deleted in ˘ mode p Self-Timer OperationDeleting Photographs in Full-Frame Playback See p Simple Playback OperationsFull-Frame Playback See p Thumbnail Playback See pOther Functions Connect COOLPIX995 to a TV SetConnect COOLPIX995 to a Computer Image Size Image QualityFocus mode Indication Characteristics Confirming the Number of Exposures RemainingImage size Digital zoom Autofocus OptionsAutofocus Target Area Selection Flexible Program only in and with Monitor on Setting the Exposure mode Shooting ModeExposure mode Display Shooting situation Programmed AutoShutter-Priority Auto Aperture-Priority AutoManual Correct exposure EV under EV over Setting the Flash ModeCondition in which Flash mode can be set Exposure status Control panelSetting Indication Characteristics Canceling Exposure CompensationSelectable Exposure Compensation values Adjusting Sensitivity Canceling sensitivity settingStandard sensitivity is selected Operations for Zooming Playback Mode ˘Playback Playback Operation Taking a Closer Look ZoomingThumbnail Playback-how it works Deleting photographsPlayback Thumbnail PlaybackAdvanced Operation Deleting Individual Photographs in Thumbnail PlaybackManual Focus To Cancel Manual Focus modeNo subject detail for Autofocus system Conflicting or confusing subject detailMovie Shooting Mode Movie Playback ModeQuick Delete Operation in Movie Playback modeWhen the first frame is displayed as a still image While movie is in progressFull-Screen Review Mode Quick Review ModeVarious operations in Quick review mode Completing the Quick review modeHistogram display Viewing Additional Picture InformationBasic display screen Detailed information displaySync Terminal Setting Shooting Menus Choosing from the Shooting Menu example Focus ModeDisplaying the Shooting Menu Check points Moving from page to Using the Command Dial to Make a SelectionSelect the menu item with the Multi selector White BalancePreset White Balance Characteristic Shooting situationsMetering Options Description ContinuousUltra HS and Movie mode Off Best Shot Selector off Best Shot SelectorImage Adjustment Saturation ControlOption Description Slide Copy Adapter LensUser Setting Exposure OptionsAE Lock Exposure Compensation Exposure modeFocus using the five AF Areas on the Monitor AF Area ModeAuto-Focus Mode Focus ConfirmationDistance Units Number of shots Bracketing order Bracketing CharacteristicsImage Sharpening Auto BracketingWB Bracketing Noise ReductionEffect of noise on the recorded image is minimized Playback SET-UP item Reset ALLShooting SET-UP items Playback Menu itemsChoosing from the SET-UP Menus example Zoom Options Displaying the SET-UP Menu ModeSelect the S tab with ≤/≥ to display SET-UP 1 and press Press ≤/≥ to display SET-UP 2 at the top of the screenShooting SET-UP Items in mode Folders OptionsRename Setting Shooting SET-UP Menus-Shooting Mode Auto Off Selecting Brightness and Hue settingsHue Shutter SoundDate Seq. NumbersCF Card Format Formats a CF memory card in the cameraMemorize Shooting SET-UP Items only in mode ControlsSetting Func /2 Mode button or Func Exposure Compensation buttonStart-up Position Variable PowerZoom Options Digital TeleInfo. txt Video ModeDisable delete Shot Confirm LampSelect the menu item Playback MenusDisplaying the Playback Menu Choosing from the Playback Menu example DeleteDeleting selected photographs Reset Trns/PrintPlayback Menu Deleting All ImagesFrame Intvl Playback of photos taken in Ultra HS modeSlide Show StartProtecting selected images Cancel protection on imagesCanceling hiding of images ProtectPrint Set options Cancel print order on imagesPrint Set Selecting images to be printed and designating print statusTransferring all images Setting Auto TransferCanceling auto transfer Auto TransferPressing highlights indicated in orange the tab at the left Playback SET-UP MenusDisplaying the Playback SET-UP Menu Select the Playback SET-UP menu itemPlayback SET-UP Menu items Connections 152 153 For information on Selecting a Language, see pConnect the video cable provided Connecting to an AC Adapter optionalConnecting to a television or VCR Video output connector USB connectorConnecting to a computer Connecting to a Computer via the USB InterfaceComplete the Connection session 159 Reading Photographs from Memory CardsInfo.txt Image files and folders-namingUsable CF memory cards Optional AccessoriesCaring for Your Camera Other TroubleshootingCOOLPIX995 Error MessagesProblem Solution Insert CF memory card correctly Not correctly insertedError Messages CCD SpecificationsAuto Power Off Activating Auto Power OffCanceling Auto Power Off Index 47, 54 Index32, 135 44, 54Nikon Corporation