Proxima ASA COOLPIX 950 manual Lens Lens Converter

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LENS (Lens Converter)

Offers a choice of settings for achieving optimum results with the following lens converters (available separately): the FC- E8 fish-eye lens converter, the WC-E24 wide-angle lens converter, and the TC-E2 telephoto lens converter. Details of these settings are provided below.

AE LOCK

SET UP

The M-REC setup menu offers access to the following settings:

LCD BRIGHT (LCD Brightness): Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. See “The Camera Menus: The A-REC Menu,” above.

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ON	S O U N D
	AUTO
	L C D O N / O F F
	C O N T R O L S
30s	A U T O O F F
	S E Q . X F E R
	D A T E

EL A N G U A G E SET➔SHUTTER

Fixes autoexposure and white-balance to produce several matching photographs of a single scene. Instructions on using this setting to take photographs that can later be blended into a single image are provided below.

USER SET

Offers a choice of three custom settings. See below for details.

CARDFORMAT (Card Format)

Format memory cards for use in the COOLPIX 950. See “The Camera Menus: The A-REC Menu,” above.

RESET ALL

Restores user settings to their default values. See below for details.

The Camera Menus: The M-REC Menu

SOUND: Turn the beep speaker on or off. See “The

Camera Menus: The A-REC Menu,” above.

LCD ON/OFF: Determines whether and when the LCD monitor comes on in M-REC mode. See below for details.

CONTROLS: Offers a choice of settings for controlling basic camera operations. See below for details.

AUTO OFF: When operated on battery power, the LCD monitor turns off automatically if no operations are per- formed for thirty seconds. This option can be used to extend this limit for A-REC and M-REC mode. See “The Camera Menus: The A-REC Menu,” above.

SEQ.XFER: Allows photographs to be assigned unique filenames, preventing photographs from being accidentally overwritten when copied to a computer. See below for details.

DATE: Set the camera’s internal clock-calendar as de-

scribed in “First Steps: Setting the Time and Date,” above.

LANGUAGE: Offers a choice of languages for camera

menus and messages. Refer to “First Steps: Choosing a Language,” above.

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Contents Coolpix SEQ.XFER ContentsOverview Turn the camera off Open the battery coverInsert batteries First Steps Putting Batteries in Your CameraChoosing a Language for the Menus Inserting and Removing Memory CardsOpen the card slot …remove the memory cardClock battery Setting the Time and DateFirst Steps Setting the Time and Date TakingYour First Photograph Turn the mode dial to A-RECRemove the lens cap Remove the lens cap as shown belowCompose a photograph Adjust camera settingsCheck the number of exposures remaining Take a photograph Half-press the shutter-release buttonReplace the lens cap as shown below Check the resultsReplace the lens cap 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 Using an External FlashUsing the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Focus Settings Focus SettingsAutofocus settings Focus Distance Manual focusLect a focus distance Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-TimerImage Quality and Size Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Image Quality and SizeImage Quality Approx. NoImage Size Turn the command dial to select the deSensitivity Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Exposure Mode Exposure ModeShutter Priority Aperture PriorityTo view photos one at a time Using the Buttons PlayUsing the Buttons Play Each preview gives the position To select a photo for viewing Press the thumbnail button toA-REC Menu Camera MenusTurn the beep speaker on or off Camera Menus The A-REC MenuRight Using Folders A-REC, M-RECSelecting a Folder Creating new folders Folder Options MenuTo create a new folder Renaming existing foldersDeleting folders LCD Brightness Can be turned on and off using the Sound menu Sound Settings Auto Off Other for shooting photos A-REC and M-RECMemory card in A-REC or M-REC mode, follow these steps Formatting Memory CardsCamera Menus The M-REC Menu M-REC MenuLens Lens Converter M-REC setup menu offers access to the following settingsDigital Zoom Digital Tele To change the digital zoom setting for M-REC modeSelect the desired magnification from D-TELE menuTo change the setting, either Turn the mode dial to M-RECIng mode once you have adjusted Black-and-White PhotographyOption How it works Lens Converter Settings LensMaking a Panorama-Tips AE-LOCK Using autoexposure and auto white-balance lockUnder the current settings number User SettingsM-REC mode, the camera can memorize up to three SecondRestoring Default Settings LCD On/Off Setting How it worksControls Menu M-REC Flash is set to Auto when the camera is turned onSet to Program when the camera is turned on Card Playback Menu Playback setup menu providesProtects selected photographs from deletion Prepare photographs for printingDeleting Multiple Photographs Deleting Folders To delete a folder Using the zoom buttons, highlight DEDeleting All Photographs in Memory Slideshow Using Folders PlaybackProtecting Photographs from Deletion Preparing Photographs for Printing Hiding Photographs During PlaybackControls Menu Play Using the zoom buttons, then pressBack setup menu Connections Connecting to aTelevision or VCRConnections Connecting to a Television or VCR Using a Pcmcia Card Slot Using a CF Card ReaderViewing Photos on a Computer Reading Memory CardsCaring forYour Camera CleaningStorage Caring for Your CameraWhat’s in the Box AccessoriesOptional Accessories 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 950? Your television does not mirror the LCD monitorUse a Nikon memory card Error MessagesTroubleshooting Error Messages S T EM E Rror Specifications SpecificationsExposure Range continuous Self-timerWith red-eye reduction, Anytime Flash Slide-show