Nikon COOLPIX 700 manual TakingYour First Photograph, Turn the mode dial to A-REC

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TakingYour First Photograph

This section outlines the basic steps involved in taking a photograph in A-REC mode.

Step 1—Turn the mode dial to A-REC

To enter automatic recording mode, turn the selector dial to A-REC. After a short pause while the camera initializes, current settings will be displayed in the LCD monitor and the control panel.

AUTO

NORMAL

1/125 F3.8

Sleep mode

The LCD monitor turns off automatically if no operations are performed for a certain period of time (the length of time before the camera enters sleep mode can be set using the AUTO OFF item in the setup menu; see “The Camera Menus: The A-REC Menu,” below). To turn the monitor on again, half-press the shutter-release button.

Step 2—Check the number of exposures remaining

The control panel and LCD monitor show the number of expo- sures remaining at the current image quality setting.

AUTO

NORMAL

1/125 F3.8		Number of exposures remaining

When this number reaches zero, you will need to insert a new memory card or delete items already in memory before you will be able to take more photographs. It may be possible to record more photographs at a different image quality setting.

The MONITOR button

The MONITOR button controls the LCD monitor. Press the MONITOR button once to hide settings, a second time to turn the monitor off, and a third time to turn the monitor on with settings showing.

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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 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 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-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 enA-REC Menu Camera MenusCamera 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 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 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 menuMaking a Panorama-Tips AE-LOCK Using autoexposure and auto white-balance lockButton Second User SettingsFolder Restoring Default SettingsSensitivity Default no adjustment Best-shot selection Off Lens converter Normal no adjustmentLCD 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 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 Connections Connecting to a Television or VCR Connecting to aTelevision 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 StorageOptional Accessories 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 monitorTroubleshooting Error Messages Error MessagesUse a Nikon memory card S T EM E Rror Specifications SpecificationsDimensions Ing can be presetSelf-timer Ports DC, video, serial Power source