Fine-Tuning Camera Settings, Mode Menu

Fine-Tuning Camera Settings

The -Mode Menu

In mode, changes to some settings are made with the help of a SHOOT- ING menu that appears when the MENU button is pressed.

To make selections from the SHOOTING menu:

1	2	IMAGE QUALITY
		MENU OFF	SELECT	SET
Slide mode selector to		Press MENU button to display
		menu for current mode
3	4
IMAGE QUALITY		IMAGE QUALITY
		FINE
		NORMAL
		BASIC
MENU OFF SELECT SET		MENU OFF	SELECT	SET
Highlight menu item		Display options

Taking

Pictures—

Fine-Tuning

Camera Settings

5		6
IMAGE QUALITY		IMAGE QUALITY
FINE
NORMAL
BASIC
MENU OFF SELECT	SET	MENU OFF SELECT	SET
Highlight option		Make selection

(to return to previous menu, press

multi selector to left)

To exit the menu and return to shooting mode, press the MENU button.

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Contents

Digital Camera Shoot, View, and Enjoy Playback Menu Product DocumentationQuick-Start Guide Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction For Your Safety Iii Page Trademark Information Table of Contents Vii Viii Overview Getting to Know the Coolpix Menu Guide Before You BeginThis chapter is divided into the following sections Overview About This Manual Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesOverview Life-Long Learning Parts of the Camera and Their Functions Where to Find It-Parts of the CoolpixGetting to Know the Coolpix Multi selector Non-slip grip Button Monitor How to Use It-Camera Controls and DisplaysMode Selector Normal Controlling the Monitor Scene mode/transfer Scene Mode Transfer ButtonMulti Selector Index to Menu Options Mode Menu DescriptionMenu Guide 2048 Pressing the Menu button when the mode selector isAdjust exposure for bright, dark, or high contrast subjects SET ing options Off Shooting Menu The Shooting MenuAuto Single Mass Storage Setup Menu30 s All on Playback Menu Use for portraits Scene Menu and ModesMode Getting Creative First StepsTaking Pictures Review and Deletion Attach the Camera Strap Insert the Battery and Memory CardAlternative Power Sources First Steps Flip it open C Read Battery WarningsFormatting Memory Cards Removing the Memory Card Removing the BatteryClock Battery Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Choose a Language USB Set the Time and Date Monitor when the camera is in mode Basics Taking PicturesReady the Camera Lens Section Camera status Battery Level aDisplay Meaning Choose Mode Frame the Picture Adjust Camera Settings OptionalSetting Default Smear Don’t Block the Shot Focus When Lighting Is PoorGreen Focus Indicator Flashes red Ready Flickers Lamp Off Focus and Shoot Button. For more information, see Keep or Delete Getting Good Results with AutofocusDuring Recording Take the picture Put the Camera Away Quick Review Returns you to modeReview and Deletion Press Quick ReviewFull-Screen Review Following operations can be performed in quick review Select No to exit Views see followingMulti selector up or down to highlight op Tion, press to right to select Delete highlighted Picture Thumbnail ReviewHighlight pictures Playback Mode Scene Selection Getting Creative Camera Shake Camera ShakeBe selected Noise Reduction Obtain permission first Camera focuses on subject at center of frame Flash mode fixed at fill flash 49-58 Fine-Tuning Camera SettingsBeyond Point-and Shoot 42-48 Camera Controls Or Movie Choosing a Shooting ModeBeyond Point-and-Shoot Flash-Ready Light Mode How it works When to use itFlash Photography The Button ISO Sensitivity Gain and Camera Shake Icons Flash mode can be selected with the button Delaying Shutter Release Choosing a Self-Timer Mode Digital Zoom Restrictions on the Self-Timer Digital Zoom Photos can be framed in the monitor using the zoom buttonsFraming Pictures Optical and Digital Zoom Optical Zoom Will Keep or Delete Picture ReviewPress Description Delete picture -Mode Menu Fine-Tuning Camera Settings 54-55 Making Effective Use of Memory Image Quality and SizeOption Image Quality Size pixels Image SizePrint Size Adjusting Exposure Exp. + Mode, white balance can be chosen from Choosing a White Balance SettingKeeping Colors True White Balance Position, but no picture will be recorded Preset White BalanceOption Description This value Flash, Focus Exposure, and White Balance Taking Pictures in a Sequence Continuous Restrictions on BSS Getting Sharper Pictures BSS Best Shot Selector Making Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening SET-UP Menu Camera Setup Camera Setup SET-UP menu contains the following options SET-UP Menu Options During Formatting Adjusting Monitor Brightness BrightnessFormatting Memory Cards CF Card Format Before Formatting Setting the Time and Date DateConserving Battery Power Auto Off Sleep Mode Auto Off Operating system Choosing a Language LanguageChoosing a USB Protocol USB Mac OS Windows 2000 Professional Default Setting Mode OnlyResetting File Numbering to Menu for mode, but resets settings for all modes 75-82 Basic Playback68-74 Playback Menu Ture displayed in the monitor Basic PlaybackFull-Frame and Thumbnail Playback Button will create a small copy 320 ⋅ Image File and Folder NamesPress Button for an enlarged view Tures that will be transferred to a computer at a Thumbnail Review Playback Tips Zoom photo View other Areas of image Cancel zoomTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Creating a Small Copy of a Picture Small Picture Viewing Small Picture Files on Other Cameras Restrictions on Small Picture Start playback Pause/resume Playback Rewind movie One frame Movie PlaybackInverted Playback To view the playback menu Playback MenuMemory Card Format/Brightness Managing Pictures Deleting Selected Photographs and Movies Deleting Pictures Delete To delete all pictures on the memory card Deleting All Photographs and MoviesBefore Deletion Protected Pictures Create or modify print order Cancel the current print orderOrdering Prints Print Set Selecting Pictures for Printing Date Selecting Protect from the playback menu displays Safeguarding Valuable Pictures Protect Marking Pictures for Transfer with Other Cameras Marking All Pictures for Transfer Auto TransferTransferring More than 999 Pictures Transferring Pictures to a Computer Selecting Pictures for Transfer Camera Care, Options, and Resources Technical Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Caring for the Camera and Battery Monitor CleaningAvoid Contact with Liquid Crystal Lens Batteries Storage Approved Memory Cards Optional AccessoriesRechargeable battery AC adapter Carrying case Memory Cards For Product Information and Tips For Contact Information TroubleshootingProblem Web Resources Monitor is hard To read No photo is taken By camera shake can be reduced by Camera is in movie modeContinuous menu Mode only BSS is on Battery level is low When Menu button Camera is in movie mode Nikon View does not Picture can not be Played back Display Problem Solution Error Messages Lect Mode Problem SolutionCamera Mode Error occurs when You try to transfer Images to computer Card removed while When ButUSB cable discon Nected or memory CCD Specifications Flash control Interface Design Rule for Camera File Systems DCF Dimensions W ⋅ H ⋅ D Index Symbols Index 100 6MAA3811