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Optional Accessories—continued/Operating Conditions

Notes: Using CF memory cards—continued

•Do not attempt to touch the terminals or contacts with your hand or a metal object.

•Do not stress or bend the CF memory card.

•Most CF memory cards, being slight and durable, are immune to physical shock. However, certain CF memory cards contain mechanical parts and may be damaged by being dropped or struck by a hard object.

•Avoid subjecting CF memory cards to excessive heat, humidity, magnetic fields or direct sunlight. CF memory cards are not damaged by X-ray equipment used in aircraft security.

Operating Conditions

Windows®

Computer

PC/AT compatible

CPU

MMX Pentium or greater

OS

Windows®98/98SE, Windows® Millennium Edition (Me),

 

Windows®2000 or later pre-installed model*1

RAM

32MB or more (64MB or more recommended) *2

Hard Disk Space

15MB for installation and twice the memory size of the CF memory

 

card*2

Video Resolution

640 x 480 pixels or greater with 16-bit RGB or more (800 x 600

 

pixels or more, full color recommended)

CD-ROM Drive

Required for installation

Interface

USB interface (built-in only)*3

Macintosh

Computer

iMac, iMac DV, Power Mac G3 (blue and white), Power Macintosh

 

 

G4 or later, iBook, PowerBook G3 or later*4

CPU

Power PC G3 or greater

OS

Mac OS 8.6*5, 9.0, 9.1

RAM

32MB or more (64MB or more recommended)*2

Hard Disk Space

15MB for installation and twice the memory size of the CF memory

 

 

card*2

Video Resolution

640 x 480 pixels or greater with 16-bit RGB or more (800 x 600

 

 

pixels or more, full color recommended)

CD-ROM Drive

Required for installation

Interface

USB interface (built-in only)*3

*1

Only for pre-install model.

*2

Refer to the software instruction manuals for the required memory when used in combination with other

 

software.

 

*3

Camera may not function correctly when connected to a USB hub.

*4

Make sure that your computer is fitted with a USB interface.

*5

Users of Mac OS 8.6 will need to upgrade to version 1.3.5 of the Apple Computer USB driver.

Caring for Your Camera

Cleaning

Lens/Viewfinder

Use blower to remove dirt or dust. Wipe carefully with soft cloth to remove fingerprints or other stains. Do not touch with fingers.

Monitor

Clean with soft, dry cloth.

Body

Clean with damp cloth; dry immediately.

Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile cleaners.

Storage

If you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time, remove the battery before putting the camera away.

Store with the lens rotated to a position adjacent to the Control panel. Do not store your camera in locations that:

•are poorly ventilated or damp

•are next to equipment that produces strong magnetic fields, such as televisions or radios

•are hotter than 50°C (122°F) or colder than –10°C (14°F)

•have a humidity of over 60%

Miscellaneous

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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 pOff Menu Guide Shooting ModeShooting Menu SET-UP Playback Menu Menu Guide Playback ModePreparation Check listPrecautions on battery use and handling Installing BatteryPower sources Supplied Li-ion Rechargeable BatteryLanguages 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 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 buttonFull Normal Gently depress the Shutter release buttonFocus Lock 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 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 Flexible Program only in and with Monitor on Setting the Exposure mode Shooting ModeExposure mode Display Shooting situation Programmed AutoManual Shutter-Priority AutoAperture-Priority Auto Correct exposure EV under EV over Setting the Flash ModeCondition in which Flash mode can be set Exposure status Control panelSelectable Exposure Compensation values Setting Indication CharacteristicsCanceling Exposure Compensation Standard sensitivity is selected Adjusting SensitivityCanceling sensitivity setting 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 Displaying the Shooting Menu Setting Shooting MenusChoosing from the Shooting Menu example Focus Mode Check points Moving from page to Using the Command Dial to Make a SelectionSelect the menu item with the Multi selector White BalanceMetering 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 Exposure Compensation Exposure modeFocus using the five AF Areas on the Monitor AF Area ModeDistance Units Auto-Focus ModeFocus Confirmation Number of shots Bracketing order Bracketing CharacteristicsImage Sharpening Auto BracketingEffect of noise on the recorded image is minimized WB BracketingNoise Reduction 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 screenRename Shooting SET-UP Items in mode FoldersOptions 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 connectorComplete 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 TroubleshootingCOOLPIX995 Error MessagesProblem Solution Insert CF memory card correctly Not correctly insertedError Messages CCD SpecificationsCanceling Auto Power Off Auto Power OffActivating Auto Power Off Index 47, 54 Index32, 135 44, 54Nikon Corporation
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