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Nikon 7900, COOLPIX5900 manual Trademark Information

Models: 7900 COOLPIX5900 5900

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Trademark Information

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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 Life-Long Learning Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesBefore Taking Important Pictures Table of Contents Playback Menu More on PlaybackShooting Menu ViiViii Set-up Menu 116Technical Notes 136 Introduction Scene ModeSetup Menu Technical Notes Before You Begin First StepsLens not extended Parts of the CameraBefore You Begin Attaching the Camera StrapPage Monitor ShootingPlayback Display in the MonitorMode Dial Multi Selector is used to navigate through the camera menus Navigating the MenusShutter-Release Button Charge the battery Charging the BatteryConnect the power cable DescriptionRemove the battery and unplug the charger Unplug the chargerInserting Batteries Inserting BatteriesReplacing Batteries Alternative Power SourcesEnsure the cover is closed firmly CP1Open the Memory card slot Cover Inserting Memory CardsConfirm that the camera is off Insert the memory cardRemoving Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchFormatting Memory Cards Memory CardsCheck the battery level in the moni- tor Checking the Battery LevelBattery Level Turn the camera onSleep Mode Power-On LampAuto Power Off Standby Mode OffBasic Setup Display date menu Camera Clock Clock BatteryDate not Set Time ZonesBasic Photography Select ModeRotate the Mode Dial to Available Functions in Auto Shooting Mode Number of Exposures RemainingReady the camera Digital zoom, press W until the zoom indicator turns whiteFrame the Picture Frame your subjectMonitor or Viewfinder? When Lighting Is PoorDigital Zoom Focus When subject is in focus, the selected AF area turns greenFocus and Shoot Take the pictureGetting Good Results with Autofocus Low BatteryDuring Recording Sensitivity ISO EquivalencyView pictures in the monitor View the Results Full-screen PlaybackPress the Button Delete picture and return to playback Confirmation dialog displayed Highlight YesLight No and press Deleting Your Last ShotOriginal Image File and Folder NamesPicture type Identifier Extension MovieScene Modes Assist and Scene ModesAssist Modes Assist and Scene Modes Assist and Scene Modes HelpDisplay Framing assist menu Using the GuidesFraming Assist Image Quality and Image SizePortrait Assist PortraitFace-Priority AF Settings for Assist ModesChangeable Landscape Assist Portrait subject will be in focusSports Assist Sports AssistNight Portrait Assist ChangeableFollow the steps below Scene ModeScene mode offers a menu of twelve scenes Display Scene menuCamera Shake Icon Settings for Scene ModesFollowing scenes are available DUSK/DAWN Close UP Fireworks Show Panorama Assist Joining Panorama PicturesMenu Pan direction displayed in yellow Taking Pictures for a PanoramaSelect Full-Screen Playback Using a tripod makes it easier to compose overlapping shotsPanorama Assist Use a TripodMode How it works When to use it When Lighting Is Poor Using the FlashTo select the flash mode More on PhotographyFlash mode is not available in the following cases Using the Built-In SpeedlightFlash Mode Selection Flash RangeTaking a Self-Portrait Using the Self-Timer Stopping the Self-Timer Self-TimerDisplay Macro close-up menu Easy Close-Ups Macro Close-Up ModeMacro Close-Up Mode Highlight onDisplay Exposure comp. menu and a his- togram Cancelling Exposure CompensationControlling Exposure Exposure Compensation Onds without pressing ButtonHistogram Choosing a Value for Exposure CompensationSetting the Movie Recording Movie Menu MoviesElectronic VR is displayed with E7900 ModeIcon Type Display Playback Menu HelpOption Description Memory Memory card Approx .5MB 256MB Selecting Movie OptionsMax. recording time 160Single AF Selecting Auto-Focus ModeSetting Electronic VR E7900 only Continuous AFMonitor shows the available recording time Progress will be shown by the indicator atRecording Movies Start recordingViewing Movies Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Viewing Pictures on the CameraViewing Pictures Full-Screen 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 TVOption according Setting the USB Option on the CameraViewing Pictures on a Computer Highlight USB and press To Set the USB OptionHighlight Interface and press Select PTP or Mass storageConnecting the USB Cable During Transfer Using Mac OS X 10.1.5 or LaterTransferring Pictures While transfer is in progress, do notDisconnecting the Camera Drag the Noname camera volume into the TrashPrinting the Date and Time of Recording on Pictures Printing PicturesPrint them Print Set Delete print set and pressDone Date Info Date Print SetDifference Between Date Imprint and Date No more than 999 pictures can be selected for Print setBefore Printing Use a Reliable Power SourcePrinting via Direct USB Connection PictBridgeDpof printing Print selectionPrint all images Paper sizePress Select size Confirming the Settings on the PrinterTo Set the Size of Paper on the Camera Prints Icon are marked on Selected picture Selecting Pictures to PrintSelect current picture number Error Messages YOU MAY Turn OFF the CameraDpof Printing Menu, press ButtonStart printing Option Description Using the Shooting MenuShooting Menu To Display the Shooting Menu Rotate the Mode Dial to Auto Display Shooting menuPress Button to exit Menu Return to the shooting mode To Make a Selection from the Shooting MenuShooting Menu Help Image Quality Image ModeImage Quality Setting Option Format DescriptionImage Size Image Quality/Size and Number of Exposures Remaining White Balance About White BalancePreset White Balance Spot WeightedMetering Played in the center of the monitorContinuous ContinuousSingle Shot bufferRestrictions on Camera Settings ContinuousBest Shot Selector BSS off camera functions normally Off Default settingWhen BSS is set to On, a BSS icon appears in the monitor Select On or Off and pressColor Options More contrast Image AdjustmentNormal Low Image SharpeningHigh Sensitivity Under normal conditions when lighting is poor, howeverNatural lighting not recommended when using flash Auto Bracketing Auto bracketingSaturation Control ModerateAF Area Mode ManualFocus Area Display AF LockFocus area selection guide and selectable area are displayed Pressed halfway Auto-focus ModeCamera adjusts focus continuously until Shutter Needed to focus before picture is takenUsual Noise ReductionMemory or on the memory card more than Noise reduction off camera functions normallyPlayback menu contains the following options Using the Playback MenuPlayback Menu To Display the Playback Menu104 Next Slide ShowSkip to Return to106 LoopErase selected images DeleteDeleting Selected Pictures Erase selected images Erase all imagesConfirmation dialog displayed Select Yes and press Deleting All Pictures Erase all images108 Selected pictures Select No and pressProtect Icon Protect109 All on Transfer Marking110 All offMarking Selected Pictures for Transfer Selected image 111Size pixels Description Small Pic112 Highlight direction as shown above, and press CopyMarking Selected Pictures for Copy Selected images HighlightPlayed 114Confirmation dialog will be dis Image Copy Marking All Pictures for Copy All images115 Print Set Digital Print Order FormatSet-up menu contains the following options Using the Set-up MenuSet-up Menu 116117 Rotate Mode Dial to Set-up menu is displayedTo Display the Set-up Menu Highlight menu item and pressAnimation Welcome ScreenNikon ImageSelect an Image 119Small Pictures and Cropped Copies Time Zone DateDate 120GMT + Location Camera supports the following time zones121 Time Zone DisplayPhoto Info Monitor SettingsMonitor off AF area mode is set Off Auto-focus mode is 122Brightness 123Date and time Date ImprintDate Date counterDisplay Date CounterStored dates OptionsAF Assist Button sound Sound Settings127 Shutter Sound128 Shooting Modes Where the Blur Warning Does Not FunctionBlur Warning Blur CheckSleep mode Auto OffWith Quick format, select Format Format Memory/CardFormat Quick Format and Format for Memory Cards only 131Highlight Quick format or Format. To Language Interface USB/Video modeVideo Mode Glish, Español Spanish, Français FrenchAuto Transfer Cally when they are taken or recorded Icon isNot added when they are displayed Fer pictures, only pictures marked with aSetting Default Reset AllFollowing settings are affected To their original state135 MenusFirmware Version Optional Accessories Approved Memory CardsClose the Battery-chamber Cover Connecting the EH-62A AC Adapter KitLock the power connector Disconnecting the AC Adapter KitCaring for Your Camera 138Avoid contact with liquid crystal Cleaning139 Batteries Storage140 Error Messages 141142 Card is not for143 Transfer Error 144Electronically-Controlled Cameras Troubleshooting145 Ity/size setting 146147 ScapeSpecifications 148149 150 151 MH-61 Battery ChargerEN-EL5 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Numerics SymbolsIndex 152153 Firmware version , 116154 Saturation control , 806MA07511-01