Nikon Coolpix 995 manual Introduction, About This Manual

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX995 digital camera—a camera that is sure to make photography a bigger part of your life. Get to know your COOLPIX995 digital camera, and be sure to read this manual thoroughly before using it. We recommend that you keep this manual handy.

Fast Track Guide

In addition to taking first time users step-by-step through the process of setting up and using the camera, the printed Fast Track Guide gives a quick overview of camera settings.

Take trial shots

Take trial shots before shooting at important occasions like weddings or graduations.

Have Nikon check your camera regularly

Nikon recommends that you have your camera serviced by an authorized dealer or service center at least once every two years.

Using your camera correctly

The Nikon COOLPIX995’s performance has been optimized for use with Nikon brand accessories. Accessories made by other manufacturers may not meet Nikon’s criteria for specifications, and nonconforming accessories could damage the COOLPIX995’s components. Nikon cannot guarantee the COOLPIX995’s performance when it is used with other than Nikon brand accessories.

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites:

•For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

•For users in Europe: http://www.nikon-euro.com/

•For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information and general advice on digital imaging and photography.

For more information, please contact your nearest Nikon representative.

http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/

About This Manual

This manual is organized in a progressive fashion from basic operations to more advanced operations so you get to know the camera better and better as you operate it following the instructions.

 

This section includes information necessary before

Before Using the Camera

using this camera, such as precautions for safe

use, nomenclature, a quick guide, a menu guide,

 

 

etc.

 

This section introduces necessary preparations

Preparation

such as installing the battery, inserting the CF

memory card and making various camera settings

 

 

before using the camera.

 

 

Useful Advice on COOLPIX

This section introduces useful advice on

COOLPIX camera techniques such as how to hold

Camera Techniques

the camera and how to press the Shutter release

 

button.

Simple Shooting and

This section explains some aspects of simple

“Point and Shoot” photography and simple

Playback

playback operation.

 

 

 

 

 

Detailed Operations

This section includes detailed explanations of

shooting, playback and deletion of images.

 

 

 

Advanced Operations

This section provides complete descriptions of

advanced camera operations.

 

 

 

Using the Camera Menus

This section gives detailed explanations of menu

items in the Shooting and Playback modes.

 

 

 

Connections

This section describes connection to external

devices such as TV sets or personal computers.

 

 

 

 

 

Miscellaneous

This section covers optional accessories, trouble-

shooting and specifications.

 

 

 

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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 imagesMenu Guide Shooting Mode Shooting MenuOff SET-UP Menu Guide Playback Mode Playback MenuCheck list PreparationSupplied Li-ion Rechargeable Battery Installing BatteryPower sources 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 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 pictureGently depress the Shutter release button Focus LockFull Normal 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 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 Programmed Auto Setting the Exposure mode Shooting ModeExposure mode Display Shooting situation Flexible Program only in and with Monitor onShutter-Priority Auto Aperture-Priority AutoManual Exposure status Control panel Setting the Flash ModeCondition in which Flash mode can be set Correct exposure EV under EV overSetting Indication Characteristics Canceling Exposure CompensationSelectable Exposure Compensation values Adjusting Sensitivity Canceling sensitivity settingStandard sensitivity is selected 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 Setting Shooting Menus Choosing from the Shooting Menu example Focus ModeDisplaying the Shooting Menu White Balance Using the Command Dial to Make a SelectionSelect the menu item with the Multi selector 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 AF Area Mode Exposure modeFocus using the five AF Areas on the Monitor Exposure CompensationAuto-Focus Mode Focus ConfirmationDistance Units Auto Bracketing Bracketing CharacteristicsImage Sharpening Number of shots Bracketing orderWB Bracketing Noise ReductionEffect of noise on the recorded image is minimized 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 OptionsShooting SET-UP Items in mode Folders OptionsRename 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 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 OtherInsert CF memory card correctly Not correctly inserted Error MessagesProblem Solution COOLPIX995Error Messages Specifications CCDAuto Power Off Activating Auto Power OffCanceling Auto Power Off Index 44, 54 Index32, 135 47, 54Nikon Corporation
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