Proxima ASA COOLPIX 950 manual Overview

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Overview

Thank you for buying a COOLPIX 950. This Reference Manual explains how to use and care for your COOLPIX 950. 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 dials: flash, sensitivity, focus, exposure compensation, exposure mode, and image quality and size

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 950

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 950 may differ from those shown here.

The illustrations in this manual show the LCD monitor used in the NTSC- compatible model of the COOLPIX 950. 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 SEQ.XFER ContentsOverview First Steps Putting Batteries in Your Camera Open the battery coverTurn the camera off Insert batteries…remove the memory card Inserting and Removing Memory CardsChoosing a Language for the Menus Open the card slotSetting the Time and Date First Steps Setting the Time and DateClock battery Remove the lens cap as shown below Turn the mode dial to A-RECTakingYour First Photograph Remove the lens capAdjust camera settings Check the number of exposures remainingCompose a photograph Take a photograph Half-press the shutter-release buttonCheck the results Replace the lens capReplace the lens cap as shown below 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 Using an External FlashFocus Settings Autofocus settingsUsing the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Focus Settings Manual focus Lect a focus distanceFocus Distance Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-TimerApprox. No Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Image Quality and SizeImage Quality and Size Image QualityTurn the command dial to select the de SensitivityImage Size Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Exposure Mode Exposure ModeShutter Priority Aperture PriorityUsing the Buttons Play Using the Buttons PlayTo view photos one at a time Each preview gives the position To select a photo for viewing Press the thumbnail button toCamera Menus The A-REC Menu Camera MenusA-REC Menu Turn the beep speaker on or offUsing Folders A-REC, M-REC Selecting a FolderRight Renaming existing folders Folder Options MenuCreating new folders To create a new folderDeleting folders LCD BrightnessOther for shooting photos A-REC and M-REC Sound SettingsCan be turned on and off using the Sound menu Auto OffMemory 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 settingsD-TELE menu To change the digital zoom setting for M-REC modeDigital Zoom Digital Tele Select the desired magnification fromBlack-and-White Photography Turn the mode dial to M-RECTo change the setting, either Ing mode once you have adjustedOption How it works Lens Converter Settings LensMaking a Panorama-Tips AE-LOCK Using autoexposure and auto white-balance lockSecond User SettingsUnder the current settings number M-REC mode, the camera can memorize up to threeRestoring Default Settings LCD On/Off Setting How it worksFlash is set to Auto when the camera is turned on Set to Program when the camera is turned onControls Menu M-REC Card Prepare photographs for printing Playback setup menu providesPlayback Menu Protects selected photographs from deletionDeleting Multiple Photographs To delete a folder Using the zoom buttons, highlight DE Deleting All Photographs in MemoryDeleting Folders Slideshow Using Folders PlaybackProtecting Photographs from Deletion Preparing Photographs for Printing Hiding Photographs During PlaybackUsing the zoom buttons, then press Back setup menuControls Menu Play 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 950? Your television does not mirror the LCD monitorError Messages Troubleshooting Error MessagesUse a Nikon memory card S T EM E Rror Specifications SpecificationsSlide-show Self-timerExposure Range continuous With red-eye reduction, Anytime Flash