Connecting the USB Cable | Nikon 7900, COOLPIX5900 specification

Connecting the USB Cable

Turn the computer on and wait for it to start up. After confirming that the camera is off, connect the UC-E6 USB cable (provided with your camera) as shown below. Check to be sure the connector is in the correct orienta- tion and insert the plug straight. Do not insert or disconnect it forc- ibly. Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub or keyboard.

UC-E6 USB cable

You can now turn the camera on. The lens will extend when the camera is turned on.

Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)

Do not select PTP when connecting the camera to a computer running one of the above operating systems. If you have connected the camera to a computer running one of the above operating systems with PTP selected in USB, disconnect the camera as described below. Be sure to select Mass storage before reconnecting the camera.

Windows 2000 Professional

A dialog will be displayed welcoming you to the Found New Hardware Wizard. Click Cancel to close the dialog, and then disconnect the camera.

Windows Millennium Edition (Me)

After displaying a message stating that the hardware information database is being up- dated, the computer will start the Add New Hardware Wizard. Click Cancel to exit the wizard, and then disconnect the camera.

Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)

The Add New Hardware Wizard will be displayed. Click Cancel to exit the wizard, and then disconnect the camera.

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Nikon 7900, COOLPIX5900 manual Connecting the USB Cable

Contents

Digital Camera Trademark Information Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder For Your Safety Removing memory cards Iii E7900/E5900 Comply with copyright notices Life-Long Learning Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesBefore Taking Important Pictures Table of Contents Shooting Menu More on PlaybackPlayback Menu Vii Viii Set-up Menu 116Technical Notes 136 Setup Menu Technical Notes Scene ModeIntroduction Before You Begin First Steps Before You Begin Parts of the CameraLens not extended Attaching the Camera StrapPage Shooting Monitor Display in the Monitor Playback Mode Dial Multi Selector is used to navigate through the camera menus Navigating the MenusShutter-Release Button Connect the power cable Charging the BatteryCharge the battery Description Unplug the charger Remove the battery and unplug the charger Inserting Batteries Inserting Batteries Ensure the cover is closed firmly Alternative Power SourcesReplacing Batteries CP1 Confirm that the camera is off Inserting Memory CardsOpen the Memory card slot Cover Insert the memory card Formatting Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchRemoving Memory Cards Memory Cards Battery Level Checking the Battery LevelCheck the battery level in the moni- tor Turn the camera on Auto Power Off Standby Mode Power-On LampSleep Mode Off Basic Setup Display date menu Date not Set Clock BatteryCamera Clock Time Zones Basic Photography Select ModeRotate the Mode Dial to Number of Exposures Remaining Available Functions in Auto Shooting Mode Frame the Picture Digital zoom, press W until the zoom indicator turns whiteReady the camera Frame your subject Monitor or Viewfinder? When Lighting Is PoorDigital Zoom Focus and Shoot When subject is in focus, the selected AF area turns greenFocus Take the picture During Recording Low BatteryGetting Good Results with Autofocus Sensitivity ISO Equivalency View pictures in the monitor View the Results Full-screen PlaybackPress the Button Light No and press Confirmation dialog displayed Highlight YesDelete picture and return to playback Deleting Your Last Shot Picture type Identifier Extension Image File and Folder NamesOriginal Movie Scene Modes Assist and Scene ModesAssist Modes Assist and Scene Modes Help Assist and Scene Modes Framing Assist Using the GuidesDisplay Framing assist menu Image Quality and Image Size Portrait Portrait Assist Face-Priority AF Settings for Assist ModesChangeable Portrait subject will be in focus Landscape Assist Sports Assist Sports Assist Changeable Night Portrait Assist Scene mode offers a menu of twelve scenes Scene ModeFollow the steps below Display Scene menu Camera Shake Icon Settings for Scene ModesFollowing scenes are available DUSK/DAWN Close UP Fireworks Show Joining Panorama Pictures Panorama Assist Menu Pan direction displayed in yellow Taking Pictures for a PanoramaSelect Panorama Assist Using a tripod makes it easier to compose overlapping shotsFull-Screen Playback Use a Tripod To select the flash mode When Lighting Is Poor Using the FlashMode How it works When to use it More on Photography Flash Mode Selection Using the Built-In SpeedlightFlash mode is not available in the following cases Flash Range Taking a Self-Portrait Using the Self-Timer Self-Timer Stopping the Self-Timer Macro Close-Up Mode Easy Close-Ups Macro Close-Up ModeDisplay Macro close-up menu Highlight on Controlling Exposure Exposure Compensation Cancelling Exposure CompensationDisplay Exposure comp. menu and a his- togram Onds without pressing Button Choosing a Value for Exposure Compensation Histogram Movies Setting the Movie Recording Movie Menu Icon Type Display ModeElectronic VR is displayed with E7900 Playback Menu Help Max. recording time Selecting Movie OptionsOption Description Memory Memory card Approx .5MB 256MB 160 Setting Electronic VR E7900 only Selecting Auto-Focus ModeSingle AF Continuous AF Recording Movies Progress will be shown by the indicator atMonitor shows the available recording time Start recording Viewing Movies Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Viewing Pictures on the CameraViewing Pictures Full-Screen Playback Shooting Information Images in the Memory Playback Zoom Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Photo Trim Cropping Pictures Copies Adjusting a Picture Tone Automatically D-Lighting Voice Memos Recording and Playback Storage Viewing Pictures on TV Choosing Video Mode Option according Setting the USB Option on the CameraViewing Pictures on a Computer Highlight Interface and press To Set the USB OptionHighlight USB and press Select PTP or Mass storage Connecting the USB Cable Transferring Pictures Using Mac OS X 10.1.5 or LaterDuring Transfer While transfer is in progress, do not Drag the Noname camera volume into the Trash Disconnecting the Camera Printing the Date and Time of Recording on Pictures Printing PicturesPrint them Delete print set and press Print Set Done Date Info Difference Between Date Imprint and Date Print SetDate No more than 999 pictures can be selected for Print set Printing via Direct USB Connection Use a Reliable Power SourceBefore Printing PictBridge Print all images Print selectionDpof printing Paper size Press 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 YOU MAY Turn OFF the Camera Error Messages Dpof Printing Menu, press ButtonStart printing Option Description Using the Shooting MenuShooting Menu Press Button to exit Menu Return to the shooting mode Rotate the Mode Dial to Auto Display Shooting menuTo Display the Shooting Menu To Make a Selection from the Shooting Menu Shooting Menu Help Image Quality Setting Image ModeImage Quality Option Format Description Image Size Image Quality/Size and Number of Exposures Remaining About White Balance White Balance Preset White Balance Metering WeightedSpot Played in the center of the monitor Single ContinuousContinuous Shot buffer Continuous Restrictions on Camera Settings When BSS is set to On, a BSS icon appears in the monitor BSS off camera functions normally Off Default settingBest Shot Selector Select On or Off and press Color 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 Bracketing Moderate Saturation Control Manual AF Area Mode AF Lock Focus Area Display Focus area selection guide and selectable area are displayed Camera adjusts focus continuously until Shutter Auto-focus ModePressed halfway Needed to focus before picture is taken Memory or on the memory card more than Noise ReductionUsual Noise reduction off camera functions normally Playback Menu Using the Playback MenuPlayback menu contains the following options To Display the Playback Menu 104 Skip to Slide ShowNext Return to Loop 106 Deleting Selected Pictures Erase selected images DeleteErase selected images Erase all images 108 Deleting All Pictures Erase all imagesConfirmation dialog displayed Select Yes and press Selected pictures Select No and press Protect Icon Protect109 110 Transfer MarkingAll on All off 111 Marking Selected Pictures for Transfer Selected image Size pixels Description Small Pic112 Marking Selected Pictures for Copy Selected images CopyHighlight direction as shown above, and press Highlight Played 114Confirmation dialog will be dis 115 Marking All Pictures for Copy All imagesImage Copy Print Set Digital Print Order Format Set-up Menu Using the Set-up MenuSet-up menu contains the following options 116 To Display the Set-up Menu Rotate Mode Dial to Set-up menu is displayed117 Highlight menu item and press Nikon Welcome ScreenAnimation Image Select an Image 119Small Pictures and Cropped Copies Date DateTime Zone 120 121 Camera supports the following time zonesGMT + Location Time Zone Display Monitor off AF area mode is set Off Auto-focus mode is Monitor SettingsPhoto Info 122 123 Brightness Date Date ImprintDate and time Date counter Stored dates Date CounterDisplay Options AF Assist 127 Sound SettingsButton sound Shutter Sound Blur Warning Shooting Modes Where the Blur Warning Does Not Function128 Blur Check Auto Off Sleep mode With Quick format, select Format Format Memory/CardFormat Quick Format and Format for Memory Cards only 131Highlight Quick format or Format. To Video Mode Interface USB/Video modeLanguage Glish, Español Spanish, Français French Not added when they are displayed Cally when they are taken or recorded Icon isAuto Transfer Fer pictures, only pictures marked with a Following settings are affected Reset AllSetting Default To their original state 135 MenusFirmware Version Approved Memory Cards Optional Accessories Lock the power connector Connecting the EH-62A AC Adapter KitClose the Battery-chamber Cover Disconnecting the AC Adapter Kit 138 Caring for Your Camera Avoid contact with liquid crystal Cleaning139 Batteries Storage140 141 Error Messages Card is not for 142 143 144 Transfer Error Electronically-Controlled Cameras Troubleshooting145 146 Ity/size setting Scape 147 148 Specifications 149 150 151 MH-61 Battery ChargerEN-EL5 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Index SymbolsNumerics 152 Firmware version , 116 153 Saturation control , 80 154 6MA07511-01