Nikon COOLPIX 700 manual Camera Menus The A-REC Menu

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The Camera Menus

This chapter supplements “Other Camera Functions” in the Pocket Guide, exploring the options available in the menus for each operating mode. The bulk of the shooting options available in the M-REC menu are described in the Pocket Guide, “Taking Photo- graphs.”

The A-REC Menu

DATE

Set the camera’s internal clock-calendar as described in “First Steps: Setting the Time and Date,” above.

To display the A-REC menu, turn the mode dial to A-REC and press the MENU button. The following options are available:

FOLDERS

Create new folders, rename or delete existing folders, or choose the folder in which to store subsequent photos.

S E T U P

F O L D E R S

0L C D B R I G H T

30s A U T O O F F

C A R D F O R M A T D A T E

S E T ➔ SHUTTER

LCD BRIGHT (LCD Brightness)

Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.

AUTO OFF

When operated on battery power, the camera automatically enters sleep mode if no operations are performed for thirty seconds. This option can be used to extend this limit for A- REC and M-REC mode.

CARDFORMAT (Card Format)

Format memory cards for use in the COOLPIX 700.

Using the menus

If the menu does not appear when you press the MENU button, press the MONITOR button until the LCD monitor comes on. Items can be highlighted using the zoom buttons (▲▼) and selected using the shutter- release button. To clear a menu from the screen, highlight BK and press the shutter-release button, or press the MENU button until the menu disappears.

The Camera Menus: The A-REC Menu

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Contents Coolpix Contents VGAOverview First Steps Putting Batteries inYour CameraInserting and Removing Memory Cards Choosing a Language for the MenusClock battery Setting the Time and DateFirst Steps Setting the Time and Date Turn the mode dial to A-REC TakingYour First PhotographCheck the number of exposures remaining First Steps Taking Your First PhotographAdjust camera settings Compose a photographHalf-press the shutter-release button Take a photographCheck the results Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Flash SettingsSetting How it works When to use it Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Flash SettingsTips Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Focus Settings Focus SettingsAutofocus settings Focus Distance Manual focusPressing the button Using the Self-Timer Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Using the Self-TimerUsing the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Image Quality Image QualityApprox. No Quality 8MBUsing the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Image Quality To view photos one at a time Using the Buttons PlayUsing the Buttons Play If desired, you can zoom in on the current Photo by pressing Button.Center portion of the image will be en Button once for a magnificationCamera Menus The A-REC Menu Camera MenusA-REC Menu Using Folders A-REC, M-REC Selecting a FolderPress the shutter-release button to dis RightFolder Options Menu Creating new foldersTo create a new folder Renaming existing folders To rename an existing folderLCD brightness can be adjusted from the setup menu for each LCD BrightnessDeleting folders To delete an existing folderAuto Off Formatting Memory CardsAllows you to choose between single-shot and three multi M-REC MenuCamera Menus The M-REC Menu Lens Lens Converter M-REC setup menu offers access to the following settingsScribed in First Steps Setting the Time and Date, above Below 194640 ⋅ PixelsLens Converter Settings Lens Option How it worksDesired option from the menu shown at Right, then press the shutter-release butSecond Turn the mode dial to M-REC Choose YES black-and-white mode orNo color mode from the B&W menu Black-and-White PhotographyButton Using autoexposure and auto white-balance lockMaking a Panorama-Tips AE-LOCK User Settings SecondRestoring Default Settings Sensitivity Default no adjustment Best-shot selection OffLens converter Normal no adjustment FolderSetting How it works LCD On/OffControls Menu Flash is set to Auto when the camera is turned onSave Focus Mode Save As above, but the camera Card Playback setup menu provides Playback MenuProtects selected photographs from deletion Prepares photographs for printingDeleting Multiple Photographs Ages marked with a icon. Highlight noDeleting All Photographs in Memory Deleting FoldersTo delete a folder ButtonUsing Folders Playback By default, each photograph will be disSlideshow To select a folder for playbackProtecting Photographs from Deletion Hiding Photographs During Playback Preparing Photographs for PrintingCamera Menus The Playback Menu Connections Connecting to aTelevision or VCRConnections Connecting to a Television or VCR Using a CF Card Reader Using a Pcmcia Card SlotViewing Photos on a Computer Reading Memory CardsCleaning Caring forYour CameraStorage Caring for Your CameraWhat’s in the Box AccessoriesOptional Accessories Troubleshooting General ProblemsSee Error Messages, below, for more information Exposure count shows zeroMonitor shows the message, no Card Present Images are over- or underexposedYour television does not mirror the LCD monitor Is your television compatible with the Coolpix 700?Use a Nikon memory card Error MessagesTroubleshooting Error Messages S T EM E Rror Specifications SpecificationsIng can be preset Self-timerPorts DC, video, serial Power source Dimensions