Proxima ASA COOLPIX 950 manual Caring forYour Camera, Cleaning, Storage, Caring for Your Camera

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Caring forYour Camera

To ensure that you continue to get the most from your camera, you should observe the following precautions when cleaning and storing your camera.

Cleaning

The lens is covered by a clear plastic shield. You should avoid touching this shield with your fingers. Use a blower to remove dirt and dust from the lens shield. If you do get a fingerprint or other stain on the shield, wipe it carefully with a soft cloth.

Periodically dust the LCD monitor with a soft, dry cloth. You should also clean the viewfinder and the body of the camera with a soft cloth after removing dust and dirt with a blower. If necessary, the body of the camera may be cleaned with a damp cloth, although you should be sure to dry the camera immediately afterward. Do not apply alcohol, thinner, or any other cleaning fluids to any part of the camera.

Storage

Store your camera in a dry, well-ventilated environment, away from electronic equip- ment such as televisions or radios which produce strong magnetic fields. Do not store your camera where the temperature ex- ceeds 50°C (122°F) or goes below -10°C (14°F), or where the humidity exceeds 60%. If you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time, remove the batteries before putting the camera away. Store the camera with the lens rotated to a position adjacent to the control panel, as shown at right.

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Contents Coolpix Contents SEQ.XFEROverview Open the battery cover Turn the camera offInsert batteries First Steps Putting Batteries in Your CameraInserting and Removing Memory Cards Choosing a Language for the MenusOpen the card slot …remove the memory cardSetting the Time and Date First Steps Setting the Time and DateClock battery Turn the mode dial to A-REC TakingYour First PhotographRemove the lens cap Remove the lens cap as shown belowAdjust camera settings Check the number of exposures remainingCompose a photograph Half-press the shutter-release button Take a photographCheck the results Replace the lens capReplace the lens cap as shown below Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Flash SettingsSetting How it works When to use it Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Flash SettingsUsing an External Flash TipsFocus Settings Autofocus settingsUsing the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Focus Settings Manual focus Lect a focus distanceFocus Distance Using the Self-Timer Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Using the Self-TimerUsing the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Image Quality and Size Image Quality and SizeImage Quality Approx. NoTurn the command dial to select the de SensitivityImage Size Exposure Mode Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Exposure ModeAperture Priority Shutter PriorityUsing the Buttons Play Using the Buttons PlayTo view photos one at a time To select a photo for viewing Press the thumbnail button to Each preview gives the positionCamera Menus A-REC MenuTurn the beep speaker on or off Camera Menus The A-REC MenuUsing Folders A-REC, M-REC Selecting a FolderRight Folder Options Menu Creating new foldersTo create a new folder Renaming existing foldersLCD Brightness Deleting foldersSound Settings Can be turned on and off using the Sound menuAuto Off Other for shooting photos A-REC and M-RECFormatting Memory Cards Memory card in A-REC or M-REC mode, follow these stepsM-REC Menu Camera Menus The M-REC MenuM-REC setup menu offers access to the following settings Lens Lens ConverterTo change the digital zoom setting for M-REC mode Digital Zoom Digital TeleSelect the desired magnification from D-TELE menuTurn the mode dial to M-REC To change the setting, eitherIng mode once you have adjusted Black-and-White PhotographyLens Converter Settings Lens Option How it worksUsing autoexposure and auto white-balance lock Making a Panorama-Tips AE-LOCKUser Settings Under the current settings numberM-REC mode, the camera can memorize up to three SecondRestoring Default Settings Setting How it works LCD On/OffFlash is set to Auto when the camera is turned on Set to Program when the camera is turned onControls Menu M-REC Card Playback setup menu provides Playback MenuProtects selected photographs from deletion Prepare photographs for printingDeleting Multiple Photographs To delete a folder Using the zoom buttons, highlight DE Deleting All Photographs in MemoryDeleting Folders Using Folders Playback SlideshowProtecting Photographs from Deletion Hiding Photographs During Playback Preparing Photographs for PrintingUsing the zoom buttons, then press Back setup menuControls Menu Play Connecting to aTelevision or VCR Connections Connecting to a Television 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 CameraAccessories Optional 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 950?Error Messages Troubleshooting Error MessagesUse a Nikon memory card S T EM E Rror Specifications SpecificationsSelf-timer Exposure Range continuousWith red-eye reduction, Anytime Flash Slide-show