Nikon COOLPIX 700 manual Overview

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Overview

Thank you for buying a COOLPIX 700. This Reference Manual explains how to use and care for your COOLPIX 700. It is intended as a supplement to the Fast Track Guide and Pocket Guide, to which you can refer for guidance on topics not covered here. This manual is composed of the following chapters:

First Steps

lists the steps involved in setting up your camera and taking photographs

Using the Buttons (A-REC, M-REC)

covers the settings that can be changed using the camera’s control buttons and the zoom buttons (▲▼): flash, focus, exposure compensation, and image quality

Using the Buttons (PLAY)

outlines basic playback functions: viewing photographs and deleting single images

The Camera Menus

describes camera settings that can be accessed from the A- REC, M-REC, and PLAY menus

Connections

describes how to use the camera with a computer or television

Caring for Your Camera

explains the procedures for cleaning and storing your COOLPIX 700

Accessories

identifies items provided with the camera and available sepa- rately

Troubleshooting

outlines steps to take when things go wrong

Please read all instructions carefully to get the most from your camera.

Notes on illustrations

The illustrations in this manual are composites. Photographs taken with the COOLPIX 700 may differ from those shown here.

The illustrations in this manual show the LCD monitor used in the NTSC- compatible model of the COOLPIX 700. Owing to differences in video standards, the PAL-compatible model will display items in positions slightly different from those shown here.

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Contents Coolpix VGA ContentsOverview Putting Batteries inYour Camera First StepsChoosing a Language for the Menus Inserting and Removing Memory CardsSetting the Time and Date First Steps Setting the Time and DateClock battery First Steps Taking Your First Photograph Turn the mode dial to A-RECTakingYour First Photograph Check the number of exposures remainingCompose a photograph Adjust camera settingsTake a photograph Half-press the shutter-release buttonCheck the results Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Flash Settings Using the Buttons A-REC, M-RECFlash Settings Setting How it works When to use itTips Focus Settings Autofocus settingsUsing the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Focus Settings Manual focus Pressing the buttonFocus Distance Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-TimerQuality 8MB Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Image QualityImage Quality Approx. NoUsing the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Image Quality Using the Buttons Play Using the Buttons PlayTo view photos one at a time Button once for a magnification If desired, you can zoom in on the currentPhoto by pressing Button. Center portion of the image will be enCamera Menus A-REC MenuCamera Menus The A-REC Menu Right Using Folders A-REC, M-RECSelecting a Folder Press the shutter-release button to disRenaming existing folders To rename an existing folder Folder Options MenuCreating new folders To create a new folderTo delete an existing folder LCD brightness can be adjusted from the setup menu for eachLCD Brightness Deleting foldersFormatting Memory Cards Auto OffM-REC Menu Camera Menus The M-REC MenuAllows you to choose between single-shot and three multi M-REC setup menu offers access to the following settings Scribed in First Steps Setting the Time and Date, aboveLens Lens Converter Pixels Below194 640 ⋅Right, then press the shutter-release but Lens Converter Settings LensOption How it works Desired option from the menu shown atBlack-and-White Photography Second Turn the mode dial to M-RECChoose YES black-and-white mode or No color mode from the B&W menuUsing autoexposure and auto white-balance lock Making a Panorama-Tips AE-LOCKButton Second User SettingsFolder Restoring Default SettingsSensitivity Default no adjustment Best-shot selection Off Lens converter Normal no adjustmentLCD On/Off Setting How it worksFlash is set to Auto when the camera is turned on Save Focus Mode Save As above, but the cameraControls Menu Card Prepares photographs for printing Playback setup menu providesPlayback Menu Protects selected photographs from deletionAges marked with a icon. Highlight no Deleting Multiple PhotographsButton Deleting All Photographs in MemoryDeleting Folders To delete a folderTo select a folder for playback Using Folders PlaybackBy default, each photograph will be dis SlideshowProtecting Photographs from Deletion Preparing Photographs for Printing Hiding Photographs During PlaybackCamera Menus The Playback Menu Connecting to aTelevision or VCR Connections Connecting to a Television or VCRConnections Reading Memory Cards Using a CF Card ReaderUsing a Pcmcia Card Slot Viewing Photos on a ComputerCaring for Your Camera CleaningCaring forYour Camera StorageAccessories Optional AccessoriesWhat’s in the Box General Problems TroubleshootingImages are over- or underexposed See Error Messages, below, for more informationExposure count shows zero Monitor shows the message, no Card PresentIs your television compatible with the Coolpix 700? Your television does not mirror the LCD monitorError Messages Troubleshooting Error MessagesUse a Nikon memory card S T EM E Rror Specifications SpecificationsDimensions Ing can be presetSelf-timer Ports DC, video, serial Power source