Nikon COOLPIX 700 manual First Steps, Putting Batteries inYour Camera

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First Steps

This chapter guides you through the steps you will take after removing the camera from the box, from inserting the batteries to making your first photographs and playing them back. Before you will be able to use your camera, you will need to complete the following steps:

•attach the camera strap (see For Your Safety)

•insert batteries or connect the AC adapter (sold separately; for information on using the AC adapter, see the documen- tation provided with the adapter)

•insert the compact flash memory card

•choose the language to be used in the setting and playback menus

•set the camera’s clock-calendar to the current date and time

Having completed these steps, you will be ready to take photo- graphs as described at the end of this chapter.

Important! Before inserting batteries or handling memory cards, be sure to read the warnings and cautions in For Your Safety.

Putting Batteries inYour Camera

1 Turn the camera off
Turn the mode dial to OFF (if the camera
is on a tripod, detach the tripod before
inserting batteries).
2 Open the battery cover
Turn the camera upside down and slide	1
the cover of the battery chamber out	3

from the camera while pushing the latch

button, and then open the lid.	2
button, and then open the lid.
3 Insert batteries
Insert the batteries with the positive (+)
and negative (-) poles aligned as shown in
the diagram at the entrance to the battery
the diagram at the entrance to the battery
chamber.
4 Close the battery cover
4 Close the battery cover
Close the cover and slide it back into
position.

Notes on batteries

The camera’s clock-calendar is powered by a separate rechargable capaci- tor. When you put batteries in your camera for the first time or after a long period of storage, wait a few hours for the capacitor to recharge before removing the main batteries. The capacitor will remain charged for some time after the main batteries have been removed.

Photographs stored on the flash memory card are not affected when the batteries are removed. All manual-mode settings, with the exceptions of the date and language, will however be reset.

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Contents Coolpix Contents VGAOverview First Steps Putting Batteries inYour CameraInserting and Removing Memory Cards Choosing a Language for the MenusFirst Steps Setting the Time and Date Setting the Time and DateClock battery 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 Autofocus settings Focus SettingsUsing the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Focus Settings Pressing the button Manual focusFocus Distance 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 Using the Buttons Play Using the Buttons PlayTo view photos one at a time 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 magnificationA-REC Menu Camera MenusCamera Menus The A-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 CardsCamera 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 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 PhotographyMaking a Panorama-Tips AE-LOCK Using autoexposure and auto white-balance lockButton User Settings SecondRestoring Default Settings Sensitivity Default no adjustment Best-shot selection OffLens converter Normal no adjustment FolderSetting How it works LCD On/OffSave Focus Mode Save As above, but the camera Flash is set to Auto when the camera is turned onControls Menu 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 a Television or VCR Connecting to aTelevision or VCRConnections Using a CF Card Reader Using a Pcmcia Card SlotViewing Photos on a Computer Reading Memory CardsCleaning Caring forYour CameraStorage Caring for Your CameraOptional Accessories AccessoriesWhat’s in the Box 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?Troubleshooting Error Messages Error MessagesUse a Nikon memory card S T EM E Rror Specifications SpecificationsIng can be preset Self-timerPorts DC, video, serial Power source Dimensions