Nikon COOLPIX 700 manual Camera Menus The M-REC Menu

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The M-REC Menu

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Allows you to choose between single-shot and three multi-

To display the M-REC menu, turn the mode dial to M-REC and press the MENU button. The M-REC menu has two pages of options; you can move from the first to the second page using the MENU button. Press the MENU button when the second page is displayed to return to shooting mode.

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shot modes. This setting is detailed in the Pocket Guide, “Taking Photographs: Multi-shot Mode.”

IMG ADJUST (Image Adjustment)

Permits digital adjustment of brightness and contrast to enhance photos. See “Taking Photographs: Lighting” in the Pocket Guide.

SENS. (Sensitivity)

By default, the COOLPIX 700 has a sensitivity roughly equivalent to ISO 80. Using this item, you can choose values for sensitivity equivalent to ISO 100, or increase sensitivity

The M-REC menu contains the following options:

WHITE BAL (White Balance)

Depending on lighting conditions, whites in a photograph may appear slightly yellow or blue. Use white-balance settings to eliminate unwanted coloration. For details, see “Taking Photographs: Lighting” in the Pocket Guide.

METERING

Determines which part of the image is used to set exposure. See “Taking Photographs: Lighting” in the Pocket Guide for details.

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. You can page through menus that have multiple pages by pressing the MENU 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 M-REC Menu

further by a factor of +1.0 or +2.0 (see the Pocket Guide, “Taking Photographs: Lighting”).

BEST SHOT (Best-Shot Selection)

Takes multiple photographs and saves the sharpest image to memory. For details, see “Taking Photographs: Best-Shot Selection” in the Pocket Guide.

VGA

Allows you to choose an image size of 640 ⋅ 480 pixels in place of the default size of 1,600 ⋅ 1,200 pixels. See below for details.

FOLDERS

Create new folders, rename or delete existing folders, or choose the folder in which to store subsequent photos. See “The Camera Menus: The A-REC Menu,” above.

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Contents Coolpix VGA ContentsOverview Putting Batteries inYour Camera First StepsChoosing a Language for the Menus Inserting and Removing Memory CardsFirst Steps Setting the Time and Date Setting the Time and DateClock battery TakingYour First Photograph Turn the mode dial to A-RECCheck the number of exposures remaining First Steps Taking Your First PhotographCompose a photograph Adjust camera settingsTake a photograph Half-press the shutter-release buttonCheck the results Flash Settings Using the Buttons A-REC, M-RECSetting How it works When to use it Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Flash SettingsTips Autofocus settings Focus SettingsUsing the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Focus Settings Pressing the button Manual focusFocus Distance Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-TimerImage Quality Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Image QualityApprox. No Quality 8MBUsing the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Image Quality Using the Buttons Play Using the Buttons PlayTo view photos one at a time Photo by pressing Button. If desired, you can zoom in on the currentCenter portion of the image will be en Button once for a magnificationA-REC Menu Camera MenusCamera Menus The A-REC Menu Selecting a Folder Using Folders A-REC, M-RECPress the shutter-release button to dis RightCreating new folders Folder Options MenuTo create a new folder Renaming existing folders To rename an existing folderLCD Brightness LCD brightness can be adjusted from the setup menu for eachDeleting folders To delete an existing folderFormatting Memory Cards Auto OffCamera Menus The M-REC Menu M-REC MenuAllows you to choose between single-shot and three multi Scribed in First Steps Setting the Time and Date, above M-REC setup menu offers access to the following settingsLens Lens Converter 194 Below640 ⋅ PixelsOption How it works Lens Converter Settings LensDesired option from the menu shown at Right, then press the shutter-release butChoose YES black-and-white mode or Second Turn the mode dial to M-RECNo color mode from the B&W menu Black-and-White PhotographyMaking a Panorama-Tips AE-LOCK Using autoexposure and auto white-balance lockButton Second User SettingsSensitivity Default no adjustment Best-shot selection Off Restoring Default SettingsLens converter Normal no adjustment FolderLCD On/Off Setting How it worksSave Focus Mode Save As above, but the camera Flash is set to Auto when the camera is turned onControls Menu Card Playback Menu Playback setup menu providesProtects selected photographs from deletion Prepares photographs for printingAges marked with a icon. Highlight no Deleting Multiple PhotographsDeleting Folders Deleting All Photographs in MemoryTo delete a folder ButtonBy default, each photograph will be dis Using Folders PlaybackSlideshow To select a folder for playbackProtecting Photographs from Deletion Preparing Photographs for Printing Hiding Photographs During PlaybackCamera Menus The Playback Menu Connections Connecting to a Television or VCR Connecting to aTelevision or VCRConnections Using a Pcmcia Card Slot Using a CF Card ReaderViewing Photos on a Computer Reading Memory CardsCaring forYour Camera CleaningStorage Caring for Your CameraOptional Accessories AccessoriesWhat’s in the Box General Problems TroubleshootingExposure count shows zero See Error Messages, below, for more informationMonitor shows the message, no Card Present Images are over- or underexposedIs your television compatible with the Coolpix 700? Your television does not mirror the LCD monitorTroubleshooting Error Messages Error MessagesUse a Nikon memory card S T EM E Rror Specifications SpecificationsSelf-timer Ing can be presetPorts DC, video, serial Power source Dimensions
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