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Before Using the Camera

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Contents Digital Camera For Your Safety Observe caution when operating the flash Observe proper precautions when handling the batteryWhen using the Viewfinder Use appropriate cablesDo not drop Avoid sudden changes in temperatureKeep away from strong magnetic fields BatteriesComply with copyright notices Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproducedConcerning the Manuals Provided with This Product Disclaimer of LiabilityAbout This Manual IntroductionContents Nomenclature Monitor in Playback mode Monitor Shooting modeControl Panel Viewfinder/LEDQuick Guide Set the Mode dial to and check the battery power pRemoving the CF memory card Image Quality SizeDeleting images Press the Quick button to check the picture immediately pOff Menu Guide Shooting ModeShooting Menu SET-UP Playback Menu Menu Guide Playback ModePreparation Check listPower sources Installing BatterySupplied Li-ion Rechargeable Battery 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 Press the Menu button Formatting CF Memory CardsSelect CF Card Format Select FormatStrap and Lens Cap Useful AdviceAttaching strap Lens capPressing the Shutter release button Holding the CameraMode Dial Mode Dial and Multi SelectorShooting mode ˘ Playback modeSet the camera to Auto Mode Set the Mode dial to Basic Operation Auto ModeMonitor button Compose your pictureFull Normal Gently depress the Shutter release buttonFocus Lock Mode Built-in SpeedlightTake a picture To the oldest oneRecorded images can also be deleted in ˘ mode p Self-Timer OperationFull-Frame Playback See p Simple Playback OperationsThumbnail Playback See p Deleting Photographs in Full-Frame Playback See pConnect COOLPIX995 to a Computer Other FunctionsConnect COOLPIX995 to a TV Set Image Size Image QualityImage size Focus mode Indication CharacteristicsConfirming the Number of Exposures Remaining Autofocus Target Area Selection Digital zoomAutofocus Options Exposure mode Display Shooting situation Setting the Exposure mode Shooting ModeProgrammed Auto Flexible Program only in and with Monitor onManual Shutter-Priority AutoAperture-Priority Auto Condition in which Flash mode can be set Setting the Flash ModeExposure status Control panel Correct exposure EV under EV overSelectable Exposure Compensation values Setting Indication CharacteristicsCanceling Exposure Compensation Standard sensitivity is selected Adjusting SensitivityCanceling sensitivity setting Playback Playback Mode ˘Playback Operation Taking a Closer Look Zooming Operations for ZoomingPlayback Deleting photographsThumbnail Playback Thumbnail Playback-how it worksAdvanced Operation Deleting Individual Photographs in Thumbnail PlaybackManual Focus To Cancel Manual Focus modeMovie Shooting Mode Conflicting or confusing subject detailMovie Playback Mode No subject detail for Autofocus systemWhen the first frame is displayed as a still image Operation in Movie Playback modeWhile movie is in progress Quick DeleteVarious operations in Quick review mode Quick Review ModeCompleting the Quick review mode Full-Screen Review ModeBasic display screen Viewing Additional Picture InformationDetailed information display Histogram displaySync Terminal Displaying the Shooting Menu Setting Shooting MenusChoosing from the Shooting Menu example Focus Mode Select the menu item with the Multi selector Using the Command Dial to Make a SelectionWhite Balance Check points Moving from page toMetering Preset White BalanceCharacteristic Shooting situations Options Description ContinuousUltra HS and Movie mode Off Best Shot Selector off Best Shot SelectorOption Description Image AdjustmentSaturation Control Slide Copy Adapter LensAE Lock User SettingExposure Options Focus using the five AF Areas on the Monitor Exposure modeAF Area Mode Exposure CompensationDistance Units Auto-Focus ModeFocus Confirmation Image Sharpening Bracketing CharacteristicsAuto Bracketing Number of shots Bracketing orderEffect of noise on the recorded image is minimized WB BracketingNoise Reduction Shooting SET-UP items Reset ALLPlayback Menu items Playback SET-UP itemSelect the S tab with ≤/≥ to display SET-UP 1 and press Displaying the SET-UP Menu ModePress ≤/≥ to display SET-UP 2 at the top of the screen Choosing from the SET-UP Menus example Zoom OptionsRename Shooting SET-UP Items in mode FoldersOptions Setting Shooting SET-UP Menus-Shooting Mode Hue Selecting Brightness and Hue settingsShutter Sound Auto OffCF Card Format Seq. NumbersFormats a CF memory card in the camera DateSetting Func /2 Shooting SET-UP Items only in mode ControlsMode button or Func Exposure Compensation button MemorizeZoom Options Variable PowerDigital Tele Start-up PositionDisable delete Video ModeShot Confirm Lamp Info. txtDisplaying the Playback Menu Playback MenusChoosing from the Playback Menu example Delete Select the menu itemPlayback Menu Reset Trns/PrintDeleting All Images Deleting selected photographsSlide Show Playback of photos taken in Ultra HS modeStart Frame IntvlCanceling hiding of images Cancel protection on imagesProtect Protecting selected imagesPrint Set Cancel print order on imagesSelecting images to be printed and designating print status Print Set optionsCanceling auto transfer Setting Auto TransferAuto Transfer Transferring all imagesDisplaying the Playback SET-UP Menu Playback SET-UP MenusSelect the Playback SET-UP menu item Pressing highlights indicated in orange the tab at the leftPlayback SET-UP Menu items Connections 152 153 For information on Selecting a Language, see pConnecting to a television or VCR Connecting to an AC Adapter optionalVideo output connector USB connector Connect the video cable providedComplete the Connection session Connecting to a computerConnecting to a Computer via the USB Interface 159 Reading Photographs from Memory CardsInfo.txt Image files and folders-namingUsable CF memory cards Optional AccessoriesCaring for Your Camera Other TroubleshootingProblem Solution Error MessagesInsert CF memory card correctly Not correctly inserted COOLPIX995Error Messages CCD SpecificationsCanceling Auto Power Off Auto Power OffActivating Auto Power Off Index 32, 135 Index44, 54 47, 54Nikon Corporation