Nikon Coolpix 995 Basic Operation Auto Mode, Set the camera to Auto Mode Set the Mode dial to

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Basic Operation (Auto Mode)

1 Set the camera to Auto Mode (Set the Mode dial to ).

•The camera beeps once when the power is turned on and standby operation starts. After a short pause, the camera is ready and the Viewfinder image is displayed on the Monitor.

Control panel

Monitor

•Individual function settings and the number of images that can be fitted on the CF memory card are displayed in the Control panel and Monitor.

MONITOR button

•Pressing the MONITOR button changes the display in the following order

(example in mode):

Data display

No data

Off

2 Compose your picture.

•Aim the lens at the subject and compose the picture in the Monitor or Viewfinder.

Note: Composing using image in Viewfinder.

When composing a picture using the image in the Viewfinder, the actual image recorded is shifted slightly (due to a phenomenon known as parallax) compared to the image in the Viewfinder. Especially when shooting close-ups, the effect of parallax becomes more pronounced and the edges of the image seen in the Viewfinder image may not be included. Use of the Monitor is therefore recommended for close-up (Macro) shooting at distances of less than 90 cm/35 in. The parallax compensation marks in the Viewfinder indicate the compensation required when the subject to camera distance is 60 cm/24 in.

Zoom button

• Use the Zoom button to frame your subject in the Monitor or Viewfinder.

Wideangle

Telephoto

• To zoom out and see more in the Monitor or Viewfinder, press the		Zoom
button. This sends the lens to the wideangle position.
To zoom in and make the subject appear closer, press the	Zoom button.
• When the lens has zoomed to the full telephoto position with the Monitor turned
on, the Digital zoom then allows a further magnification of up to 4x (p. 63).
Note: Digital zoom
When using the Digital zoom, the image in the Viewfinder is different from the

Simple Shooting and Playback

Monitor

Viewfinder

Parallax compensation marks for close-ups (Macro)

Autofocus target area

actual image recorded. Make sure to check the image in the Monitor.

•When shooting in mode, the camera will use the subject in the center of the picture as the focus target.

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Contents Digital Camera For Your Safety Observe proper precautions when handling the battery Observe caution when operating the flashWhen using the Viewfinder Use appropriate cablesAvoid sudden changes in temperature Do not dropKeep away from strong magnetic fields BatteriesItems prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Comply with copyright noticesConcerning the Manuals Provided with This Product Disclaimer of LiabilityIntroduction About This ManualContents Nomenclature Monitor Shooting mode Monitor in Playback modeControl Panel Viewfinder/LEDSet the Mode dial to and check the battery power p Quick GuideRemoving the CF memory card Image Quality SizePress the Quick button to check the picture immediately p Deleting imagesMenu Guide Shooting Mode Shooting MenuOff SET-UP Menu Guide Playback Mode Playback MenuCheck list PreparationInstalling Battery Power sourcesSupplied Li-ion Rechargeable Battery Precautions on battery use and handlingSelecting 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 Formatting CF Memory Cards Press the Menu buttonSelect CF Card Format Select FormatUseful Advice Strap and Lens CapAttaching strap Lens capHolding the Camera Pressing the Shutter release buttonMode Dial and Multi Selector Mode DialShooting mode ˘ Playback modeBasic Operation Auto Mode Set the camera to Auto Mode Set the Mode dial toMonitor button Compose your pictureGently depress the Shutter release button Focus LockFull Normal Built-in Speedlight ModeTake a picture To the oldest oneSelf-Timer Operation Recorded images can also be deleted in ˘ mode pSimple Playback Operations Full-Frame Playback See pThumbnail Playback See p Deleting Photographs in Full-Frame Playback See pOther Functions Connect COOLPIX995 to a TV SetConnect COOLPIX995 to a Computer Image Quality Image SizeFocus mode Indication Characteristics Confirming the Number of Exposures RemainingImage size Digital zoom Autofocus OptionsAutofocus Target Area Selection Setting the Exposure mode Shooting Mode Exposure mode Display Shooting situationProgrammed Auto Flexible Program only in and with Monitor onShutter-Priority Auto Aperture-Priority AutoManual Setting the Flash Mode Condition in which Flash mode can be setExposure status Control panel Correct exposure EV under EV overSetting Indication Characteristics Canceling Exposure CompensationSelectable Exposure Compensation values Adjusting Sensitivity Canceling sensitivity settingStandard sensitivity is selected Playback Mode ˘ PlaybackPlayback Operation Taking a Closer Look Zooming Operations for ZoomingDeleting photographs PlaybackThumbnail Playback Thumbnail Playback-how it worksDeleting Individual Photographs in Thumbnail Playback Advanced OperationTo Cancel Manual Focus mode Manual FocusConflicting or confusing subject detail Movie Shooting ModeMovie Playback Mode No subject detail for Autofocus systemOperation in Movie Playback mode When the first frame is displayed as a still imageWhile movie is in progress Quick DeleteQuick Review Mode Various operations in Quick review modeCompleting the Quick review mode Full-Screen Review ModeViewing Additional Picture Information Basic display screenDetailed information display Histogram displaySync Terminal Setting Shooting Menus Choosing from the Shooting Menu example Focus ModeDisplaying the Shooting Menu Using the Command Dial to Make a Selection Select the menu item with the Multi selectorWhite Balance Check points Moving from page toPreset White Balance Characteristic Shooting situationsMetering Continuous Options DescriptionUltra HS and Movie mode Best Shot Selector Off Best Shot Selector offImage Adjustment Saturation ControlOption Description Lens Slide Copy AdapterUser Setting Exposure OptionsAE Lock Exposure mode Focus using the five AF Areas on the MonitorAF Area Mode Exposure CompensationAuto-Focus Mode Focus ConfirmationDistance Units Bracketing Characteristics Image SharpeningAuto Bracketing Number of shots Bracketing orderWB Bracketing Noise ReductionEffect of noise on the recorded image is minimized Reset ALL Shooting SET-UP itemsPlayback Menu items Playback SET-UP itemDisplaying the SET-UP Menu Mode Select the S tab with ≤/≥ to display SET-UP 1 and pressPress ≤/≥ to display SET-UP 2 at the top of the screen Choosing from the SET-UP Menus example Zoom OptionsShooting SET-UP Items in mode Folders OptionsRename Setting Shooting SET-UP Menus-Shooting Mode Selecting Brightness and Hue settings HueShutter Sound Auto OffSeq. Numbers CF Card FormatFormats a CF memory card in the camera DateShooting SET-UP Items only in mode Controls Setting Func /2Mode button or Func Exposure Compensation button MemorizeVariable Power Zoom OptionsDigital Tele Start-up PositionVideo Mode Disable deleteShot Confirm Lamp Info. txtPlayback Menus Displaying the Playback MenuChoosing from the Playback Menu example Delete Select the menu itemReset Trns/Print Playback MenuDeleting All Images Deleting selected photographsPlayback of photos taken in Ultra HS mode Slide ShowStart Frame IntvlCancel protection on images Canceling hiding of imagesProtect Protecting selected imagesCancel print order on images Print SetSelecting images to be printed and designating print status Print Set optionsSetting Auto Transfer Canceling auto transferAuto Transfer Transferring all imagesPlayback SET-UP Menus Displaying the Playback SET-UP MenuSelect the Playback SET-UP menu item Pressing highlights indicated in orange the tab at the leftPlayback SET-UP Menu items For information on Selecting a Language, see p Connections 152 153Connecting to an AC Adapter optional Connecting to a television or VCRVideo output connector USB connector Connect the video cable providedConnecting to a computer Connecting to a Computer via the USB InterfaceComplete the Connection session Reading Photographs from Memory Cards 159Image files and folders-naming Info.txtOptional Accessories Usable CF memory cardsCaring for Your Camera Troubleshooting OtherError Messages Problem SolutionInsert CF memory card correctly Not correctly inserted COOLPIX995Error Messages Specifications CCDAuto Power Off Activating Auto Power OffCanceling Auto Power Off Index Index 32, 13544, 54 47, 54Nikon Corporation