Nikon Coolpix 995 manual Contents

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Contents
Before Using the Camera		2-27
For Your Safety		3-9
Introduction		10
About This Manual		11
Nomenclature		14-17
Quick Guide		18-21
Menu Guide:	Shooting Mode	22-23
Menu Guide:	Shooting Mode	24-25
Menu Guide: ˘ Playback Mode		26-27
Preparation		29-40
Installing Battery		30-31
Selecting a Language		32-33
Setting Date/Time		34-35
Inserting CF Memory Card		36-37
Formatting CF Memory Cards		38-39
Strap and Lens Cap		40
Useful Advice on COOLPIX Camera Techniques		41-44
Holding the Camera		42
Holding the Camera/Pressing the Shutter Release Button		43
Mode Dial and Multi Selector		44
Simple Shooting and Playback		45-56
Basic Operation (Auto Mode)		46-52
Self-Timer Operation		53
Simple Playback Operations		54-55
Other Functions		56
Detailed Operations		57-78
Setting Image Quality and Size		58-59
How Much Space is Left on My CF Memory Card—
Confirming the Number of Exposures Remaining		60
Selecting the Focus Mode		61-62
Digital Zoom		63
Setting the Exposure mode		64-68
Setting the Flash Mode		69-70
Setting the Exposure Compensation Value		71
Adjusting Sensitivity		72-73
Playback		74-76
Deleting Photographs		77-78

Advanced Operations	79-90
Autofocus Lock/Auto Exposure Lock	80
Manual Focus	81
Situations Where Autofocus May not Work as Expected	82
Recording Movie/Movie Playback	83-84
Quick Delete/Holding the Image in the Display	85
Quick Review Mode/Full-Screen Review Mode	86-87
Viewing Additional Picture Information	88-89
Sync Terminal	90
Using the Camera Menus	91-152
Setting Shooting Menus	92-119
Setting Shooting SET-UP Menus	120-135
Playback Menus	136-147
Playback SET-UP Menus	148-152
Connections	153-160
Connecting to an AC Adapter (optional)	154
Connecting to a television or VCR	155
Connecting to a computer	156-160
Miscellaneous	161-179
Optional Accessories	162-164
Operating Conditions	164
Caring for Your Camera	165
Troubleshooting	166-167
Error Messages	168-171
Specifications	172-175
Index	176-179

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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 pShooting Menu Menu Guide Shooting ModeOff SET-UP Playback Menu Menu Guide Playback ModePreparation Check listPrecautions on battery use and handling Installing BatteryPower sources Supplied Li-ion Rechargeable BatteryPress the Menu button so the Playback menu is displayed Selecting a LanguageLanguages available in the Language sub-menu are Backup battery of the clock Setting Date/TimeYear-Month-Day-Hour-Minute-Date display sequence Inserting the CF Memory Card Inserting 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 buttonFocus Lock Gently depress the Shutter release buttonFull 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 pConnect COOLPIX995 to a TV Set Other FunctionsConnect COOLPIX995 to a Computer Image Size Image QualityConfirming the Number of Exposures Remaining Focus mode Indication CharacteristicsImage size Autofocus Options Digital zoomAutofocus Target Area Selection Flexible Program only in and with Monitor on Setting the Exposure mode Shooting ModeExposure mode Display Shooting situation Programmed AutoAperture-Priority Auto Shutter-Priority AutoManual Correct exposure EV under EV over Setting the Flash ModeCondition in which Flash mode can be set Exposure status Control panelCanceling Exposure Compensation Setting Indication CharacteristicsSelectable Exposure Compensation values Canceling sensitivity setting Adjusting SensitivityStandard 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 Choosing from the Shooting Menu example Focus Mode Setting Shooting MenusDisplaying 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 BalanceCharacteristic Shooting situations Preset White BalanceMetering Options Description ContinuousUltra HS and Movie mode Off Best Shot Selector off Best Shot SelectorSaturation Control Image AdjustmentOption Description Slide Copy Adapter LensExposure Options User SettingAE Lock Exposure Compensation Exposure modeFocus using the five AF Areas on the Monitor AF Area ModeFocus Confirmation Auto-Focus ModeDistance Units Number of shots Bracketing order Bracketing CharacteristicsImage Sharpening Auto BracketingNoise Reduction WB BracketingEffect 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 screenOptions Shooting SET-UP Items in mode FoldersRename 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 via the USB Interface Connecting to a computerComplete 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 SpecificationsActivating Auto Power Off Auto Power OffCanceling Auto Power Off Index 47, 54 Index32, 135 44, 54Nikon Corporation