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Nikon COOLPIX5900, 7900 manual 150

Models: 7900 COOLPIX5900 5900

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Technical Notes

Built-in Speedlight

			W: 0.3 - 4.5 m/1' - 14'8"
		Range (approx.)	T:	0.3 - 3.5 m/1' - 11'5"
			(Sensitivity: Auto)
		Flash control	Sensor flash system

	Interface		USB
	Video output		Can be selected from NTSC and PAL
	I/O terminals		DC in; Digital I/O (audio-visual out and USB)
	Supported lan-		Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, English,
			French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Swed-
	guage
			ish

			• One rechargeable Nikon EN-EL5 rechargeable lithium-
	Power sources			ion battery (supplied)
			•	One CP1 lithium battery

			•	EH-62A AC adapter kit (available separately)
	Approximate bat-		E7900: Approximately 220 shots (EN-EL5)/250 shots (CP1)
			E5900: Approximately 270 shots (EN-EL5)/290 shots (CP1)
	tery life
			Based on CIPA standard*

	Dimensions		Approximately 88×60×36.5 mm/3.46"×2.4"×1.44"
	(W×H×D)		(excluding projection parts)
	Approximate		150 g (5.3 oz) without battery or memory card
	weight

	Operating environ-
	ment
		Temperature	0 - 40°C (32 - 104°F)
		Humidity	Less than 85% (no condensation)

*Industry standard for measuring life of camera batteries. Measured at 25 °C (77 °F); zoom ad- justed with each shot, built-in Speedlight fired with every other shot, image mode set to NORM/ (E7900) or NORM/ (E5900).

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Contents

Digital Camera Trademark Information For Your Safety Do not look at the sun through the viewfinderRemoving memory cards E7900/E5900 IiiComply with copyright notices Before Taking Important Pictures Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesLife-Long Learning Table of Contents More on Playback Shooting MenuPlayback Menu ViiTechnical Notes 136 Set-up Menu 116Viii Scene Mode Setup Menu Technical NotesIntroduction Before You Begin First StepsParts of the Camera Before You BeginLens not extended Attaching the Camera StrapPage Monitor ShootingPlayback Display in the MonitorMode Dial Shutter-Release Button Navigating the MenusMulti Selector is used to navigate through the camera menus Charging the Battery Connect the power cableCharge the battery DescriptionRemove the battery and unplug the charger Unplug the chargerInserting Batteries Inserting BatteriesAlternative Power Sources Ensure the cover is closed firmlyReplacing Batteries CP1Inserting Memory Cards Confirm that the camera is offOpen the Memory card slot Cover Insert the memory cardWrite Protect Switch Formatting Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Memory CardsChecking the Battery Level Battery LevelCheck the battery level in the moni- tor Turn the camera onPower-On Lamp Auto Power Off Standby ModeSleep Mode OffBasic Setup Display date menu Clock Battery Date not SetCamera Clock Time ZonesRotate the Mode Dial to Select ModeBasic Photography Available Functions in Auto Shooting Mode Number of Exposures RemainingDigital zoom, press W until the zoom indicator turns white Frame the PictureReady the camera Frame your subjectDigital Zoom When Lighting Is PoorMonitor or Viewfinder? When subject is in focus, the selected AF area turns green Focus and ShootFocus Take the pictureLow Battery During RecordingGetting Good Results with Autofocus Sensitivity ISO EquivalencyPress the Button View the Results Full-screen PlaybackView pictures in the monitor Confirmation dialog displayed Highlight Yes Light No and pressDelete picture and return to playback Deleting Your Last ShotImage File and Folder Names Picture type Identifier ExtensionOriginal MovieAssist Modes Assist and Scene ModesScene Modes Assist and Scene Modes Assist and Scene Modes HelpUsing the Guides Framing AssistDisplay Framing assist menu Image Quality and Image SizePortrait Assist PortraitChangeable Settings for Assist ModesFace-Priority AF Landscape Assist Portrait subject will be in focusSports Assist Sports AssistNight Portrait Assist ChangeableScene Mode Scene mode offers a menu of twelve scenesFollow the steps below Display Scene menuFollowing scenes are available Settings for Scene ModesCamera Shake Icon DUSK/DAWN Close UP Fireworks Show Panorama Assist Joining Panorama PicturesSelect Taking Pictures for a PanoramaMenu Pan direction displayed in yellow Using a tripod makes it easier to compose overlapping shots Panorama AssistFull-Screen Playback Use a TripodWhen Lighting Is Poor Using the Flash To select the flash modeMode How it works When to use it More on PhotographyUsing the Built-In Speedlight Flash Mode SelectionFlash mode is not available in the following cases Flash RangeTaking a Self-Portrait Using the Self-Timer Stopping the Self-Timer Self-TimerEasy Close-Ups Macro Close-Up Mode Macro Close-Up ModeDisplay Macro close-up menu Highlight onCancelling Exposure Compensation Controlling Exposure Exposure CompensationDisplay Exposure comp. menu and a his- togram Onds without pressing ButtonHistogram Choosing a Value for Exposure CompensationSetting the Movie Recording Movie Menu MoviesMode Icon Type DisplayElectronic VR is displayed with E7900 Playback Menu HelpSelecting Movie Options Max. recording timeOption Description Memory Memory card Approx .5MB 256MB 160Selecting Auto-Focus Mode Setting Electronic VR E7900 onlySingle AF Continuous AFProgress will be shown by the indicator at Recording MoviesMonitor shows the available recording time Start recordingViewing Movies Viewing Pictures Full-Screen Playback Viewing Pictures on the CameraViewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Images in the Memory Shooting InformationTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Playback ZoomCropping Pictures Photo TrimAdjusting a Picture Tone Automatically D-Lighting CopiesVoice Memos Recording and Playback Storage Choosing Video Mode Viewing Pictures on TVViewing Pictures on a Computer Setting the USB Option on the CameraOption according To Set the USB Option Highlight Interface and pressHighlight USB and press Select PTP or Mass storageConnecting the USB Cable Using Mac OS X 10.1.5 or Later Transferring PicturesDuring Transfer While transfer is in progress, do notDisconnecting the Camera Drag the Noname camera volume into the TrashPrint them Printing PicturesPrinting the Date and Time of Recording on Pictures Print Set Delete print set and pressDone Date Info Print Set Difference Between Date Imprint and DateDate No more than 999 pictures can be selected for Print setUse a Reliable Power Source Printing via Direct USB ConnectionBefore Printing PictBridgePrint selection Print all imagesDpof printing Paper sizeTo Set the Size of Paper on the Camera Confirming the Settings on the PrinterPress Select size Select current picture number Selecting Pictures to PrintPrints Icon are marked on Selected picture Error Messages YOU MAY Turn OFF the CameraStart printing Menu, press ButtonDpof Printing Shooting Menu Using the Shooting MenuOption Description Rotate the Mode Dial to Auto Display Shooting menu Press Button to exit Menu Return to the shooting modeTo Display the Shooting Menu To Make a Selection from the Shooting MenuShooting Menu Help Image Mode Image Quality SettingImage Quality Option Format DescriptionImage Size Image Quality/Size and Number of Exposures Remaining White Balance About White BalancePreset White Balance Weighted MeteringSpot Played in the center of the monitorContinuous SingleContinuous Shot bufferRestrictions on Camera Settings ContinuousBSS off camera functions normally Off Default setting When BSS is set to On, a BSS icon appears in the monitorBest Shot Selector Select On or Off and pressColor Options Normal Image AdjustmentMore contrast High Image SharpeningLow Natural lighting not recommended when using flash Under normal conditions when lighting is poor, howeverSensitivity Auto Bracketing Auto bracketingSaturation Control ModerateAF Area Mode ManualFocus Area Display AF LockFocus area selection guide and selectable area are displayed Auto-focus Mode Camera adjusts focus continuously until ShutterPressed halfway Needed to focus before picture is takenNoise Reduction Memory or on the memory card more thanUsual Noise reduction off camera functions normallyUsing the Playback Menu Playback MenuPlayback menu contains the following options To Display the Playback Menu104 Slide Show Skip toNext Return to106 LoopDelete Deleting Selected Pictures Erase selected imagesErase selected images Erase all imagesDeleting All Pictures Erase all images 108Confirmation dialog displayed Select Yes and press Selected pictures Select No and press109 ProtectProtect Icon Transfer Marking 110All on All offMarking Selected Pictures for Transfer Selected image 111112 Small PicSize pixels Description Copy Marking Selected Pictures for Copy Selected imagesHighlight direction as shown above, and press HighlightConfirmation dialog will be dis 114Played Marking All Pictures for Copy All images 115Image Copy Print Set Digital Print Order FormatUsing the Set-up Menu Set-up MenuSet-up menu contains the following options 116Rotate Mode Dial to Set-up menu is displayed To Display the Set-up Menu117 Highlight menu item and pressWelcome Screen NikonAnimation ImageSmall Pictures and Cropped Copies 119Select an Image Date DateTime Zone 120Camera supports the following time zones 121GMT + Location Time Zone DisplayMonitor Settings Monitor off AF area mode is set Off Auto-focus mode isPhoto Info 122Brightness 123Date Imprint DateDate and time Date counterDate Counter Stored datesDisplay OptionsAF Assist Sound Settings 127Button sound Shutter SoundShooting Modes Where the Blur Warning Does Not Function Blur Warning128 Blur CheckSleep mode Auto OffFormat Format Memory/CardWith Quick format, select Format Highlight Quick format or Format. To 131Quick Format and Format for Memory Cards only Interface USB/Video mode Video ModeLanguage Glish, Español Spanish, Français FrenchCally when they are taken or recorded Icon is Not added when they are displayedAuto Transfer Fer pictures, only pictures marked with aReset All Following settings are affectedSetting Default To their original stateFirmware Version Menus135 Optional Accessories Approved Memory CardsConnecting the EH-62A AC Adapter Kit Lock the power connectorClose the Battery-chamber Cover Disconnecting the AC Adapter KitCaring for Your Camera 138139 CleaningAvoid contact with liquid crystal 140 StorageBatteries Error Messages 141142 Card is not for143 Transfer Error 144145 TroubleshootingElectronically-Controlled Cameras Ity/size setting 146147 ScapeSpecifications 148149 150 EN-EL5 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery MH-61 Battery Charger151 Symbols IndexNumerics 152153 Firmware version , 116154 Saturation control , 806MA07511-01