Nikon Coolpix 995 manual For Your Safety

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Before Using the

Camera

This chapter provides information that you

should read before using this camera.

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For Your Safety

This section contains important safety information. Read this section in its entirety before using your COOLPIX995 or the software provided with your camera.

Warnings and Cautions

The symbols listed below are used in this guide and in other documentation to indicate warnings and cautions that should be read before use.

Warning

This symbol is used to mark warnings that should be read before use to prevent possible injury.

Caution

This symbol indicates where caution should be exercised to avoid damaging your Nikon product.

Warnings

To prevent injury, observe the following warnings when using your Nikon product.

Do not look at the sun through the Viewfinder

Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the Viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment.

Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or from the AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikon- authorized service center for inspection.

Do not use in the presence of flammable gas

Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.

Do not place camera strap around neck

Placing the camera strap around your neck could result in strangulation. Special care should be taken to avoid placing the strap around the neck of an infant or child.

Do not disassemble

Touching the product’s internal parts could result in injury. In the event of a malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon- authorized service center for inspection.

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Contents Digital Camera For Your Safety When using the Viewfinder Observe proper precautions when handling the batteryObserve caution when operating the flash Use appropriate cablesKeep away from strong magnetic fields Avoid sudden changes in temperatureDo not drop BatteriesConcerning the Manuals Provided with This Product Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproducedComply with copyright notices Disclaimer of LiabilityIntroduction About This ManualContents Nomenclature Control Panel Monitor Shooting modeMonitor in Playback mode Viewfinder/LEDRemoving the CF memory card Set the Mode dial to and check the battery power pQuick Guide Image Quality SizePress the Quick button to check the picture immediately p Deleting imagesOff Menu Guide Shooting ModeShooting Menu SET-UP Menu Guide Playback Mode Playback MenuCheck list PreparationSupplied Li-ion Rechargeable Battery Installing BatteryPower sources Precautions on battery use and handlingLanguages available in the Language sub-menu are Selecting a LanguagePress the Menu button so the Playback menu is displayed Year-Month-Day-Hour-Minute-Date display sequence Setting Date/TimeBackup battery of the clock Removing the Memory Card Inserting CF Memory CardInserting the CF Memory Card Select CF Card Format Formatting CF Memory CardsPress the Menu button Select FormatAttaching strap Useful AdviceStrap and Lens Cap Lens capHolding the Camera Pressing the Shutter release buttonShooting mode Mode Dial and Multi SelectorMode Dial ˘ Playback modeMonitor button Basic Operation Auto ModeSet the camera to Auto Mode Set the Mode dial to Compose your pictureFull Normal Gently depress the Shutter release buttonFocus Lock Take a picture Built-in SpeedlightMode To the oldest oneSelf-Timer Operation Recorded images can also be deleted in ˘ mode pThumbnail Playback See p Simple Playback OperationsFull-Frame Playback See p Deleting Photographs in Full-Frame Playback See pConnect COOLPIX995 to a Computer Other FunctionsConnect COOLPIX995 to a TV Set Image Quality Image SizeImage size Focus mode Indication CharacteristicsConfirming the Number of Exposures Remaining Autofocus Target Area Selection Digital zoomAutofocus Options Programmed Auto Setting the Exposure mode Shooting ModeExposure mode Display Shooting situation Flexible Program only in and with Monitor onManual Shutter-Priority AutoAperture-Priority Auto Exposure status Control panel Setting the Flash ModeCondition in which Flash mode can be set Correct exposure EV under EV overSelectable Exposure Compensation values Setting Indication CharacteristicsCanceling Exposure Compensation Standard sensitivity is selected Adjusting SensitivityCanceling sensitivity setting Playback Operation Taking a Closer Look Zooming Playback Mode ˘Playback Operations for ZoomingThumbnail Playback Deleting photographsPlayback Thumbnail Playback-how it worksDeleting Individual Photographs in Thumbnail Playback Advanced OperationTo Cancel Manual Focus mode Manual FocusMovie Playback Mode Conflicting or confusing subject detailMovie Shooting Mode No subject detail for Autofocus systemWhile movie is in progress Operation in Movie Playback modeWhen the first frame is displayed as a still image Quick DeleteCompleting the Quick review mode Quick Review ModeVarious operations in Quick review mode Full-Screen Review ModeDetailed information display Viewing Additional Picture InformationBasic display screen Histogram displaySync Terminal Displaying the Shooting Menu Setting Shooting MenusChoosing from the Shooting Menu example Focus Mode White Balance Using the Command Dial to Make a SelectionSelect the menu item with the Multi selector Check points Moving from page toMetering Preset White BalanceCharacteristic Shooting situations Continuous Options DescriptionUltra HS and Movie mode Best Shot Selector Off Best Shot Selector offOption Description Image AdjustmentSaturation Control Lens Slide Copy AdapterAE Lock User SettingExposure Options AF Area Mode Exposure modeFocus using the five AF Areas on the Monitor Exposure CompensationDistance Units Auto-Focus ModeFocus Confirmation Auto Bracketing Bracketing CharacteristicsImage Sharpening Number of shots Bracketing orderEffect of noise on the recorded image is minimized WB BracketingNoise Reduction Playback Menu items Reset ALLShooting SET-UP items Playback SET-UP itemPress ≤/≥ to display SET-UP 2 at the top of the screen Displaying the SET-UP Menu ModeSelect the S tab with ≤/≥ to display SET-UP 1 and press Choosing from the SET-UP Menus example Zoom OptionsRename Shooting SET-UP Items in mode FoldersOptions Setting Shooting SET-UP Menus-Shooting Mode Shutter Sound Selecting Brightness and Hue settingsHue Auto OffFormats a CF memory card in the camera Seq. NumbersCF Card Format DateMode button or Func Exposure Compensation button Shooting SET-UP Items only in mode ControlsSetting Func /2 MemorizeDigital Tele Variable PowerZoom Options Start-up PositionShot Confirm Lamp Video ModeDisable delete Info. txtChoosing from the Playback Menu example Delete Playback MenusDisplaying the Playback Menu Select the menu itemDeleting All Images Reset Trns/PrintPlayback Menu Deleting selected photographsStart Playback of photos taken in Ultra HS modeSlide Show Frame IntvlProtect Cancel protection on imagesCanceling hiding of images Protecting selected imagesSelecting images to be printed and designating print status Cancel print order on imagesPrint Set Print Set optionsAuto Transfer Setting Auto TransferCanceling auto transfer Transferring all imagesSelect the Playback SET-UP menu item Playback SET-UP MenusDisplaying the Playback SET-UP Menu Pressing highlights indicated in orange the tab at the leftPlayback SET-UP Menu items For information on Selecting a Language, see p Connections 152 153Video output connector USB connector Connecting to an AC Adapter optionalConnecting to a television or VCR Connect the video cable providedComplete the Connection session Connecting to a computerConnecting to a Computer via the USB Interface Reading Photographs from Memory Cards 159Image files and folders-naming Info.txtOptional Accessories Usable CF memory cardsCaring for Your Camera Troubleshooting OtherInsert CF memory card correctly Not correctly inserted Error MessagesProblem Solution COOLPIX995Error Messages Specifications CCDCanceling Auto Power Off Auto Power OffActivating Auto Power Off Index 44, 54 Index32, 135 47, 54Nikon Corporation