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Nikon COOLPIX8800 manual Printed in Japan SB4H0300020111, 6MA04211

Models: COOLPIX8800

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Contents

DIGITAL CAMERA The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with theTrademark Information More on Photography Movies More on Playback The Shooting Menu Introduction First Steps Basic Photography Scene ModeThe Playback Menu The Setup Menu Technical Notes Symbols and ConventionsFor Your Safety WARNINGSWhen using the viewﬁnder Observe proper precautions when han- dling batteriesObserve caution when operating the ﬂash Use appropriate cablesNotices Notice for customers in the U.S.ANotice for customers in Canada Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or ReproductionIntroduction Table of ContentsScene Mode First StepsMore on Playback ResetMovies The Shooting MenuTechnical Notes The Setup MenuUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories viiiThe Lens Cap IntroductionAttaching the Camera Strap Parts of the Camera Lens ring removedmonitor button 1.0 AE/AF The Shooting Display Monitor/Electronic ViewﬁnderTOKYO 10 AE-LTOKYO 1/60 F2.8895” 1.0 AE/AFindicator The Control Panel1Continuous mode Exposure indicatorDo Not Use Excessive Force The MonitorThe Shutter-Release Button Setup The Mode DialThe Multi Selector AutoConnect the power cable Charging the BatteryFirst Steps power outlet . The CHARGE lamp will light toInserting the Battery Inserting BatteriesRemoving the Battery-Chamber Cover When the Battery Is Not in UseAlternative Power Sources EN-EL7 BatteriesInserting Memory Cards The Eject Button Removing Memory Cards1 Ready the monitor Turning the Camera OnAuto Power Off Standby Mode 2 Turn the camera onItaliano Italian, Nederlands Dutch Basic SetupThe Clock Battery The Camera Clock1/60 F2.8 1/60 Step 1-Rotate the Mode Dial toBasic Photography Battery indicatoraway from the microphone Step 2-Frame the PictureDon’t Block the Shot AF-assist lamp LEDDigital Zoom When Lighting Is PoorThe Built-in Speedlight Viewﬁnder Focus1/60 F2.8 Step 3-Focus and ShootPress the shutter-release button halfway to set fo 1 FocusDuring Recording Low Batteryarea mode Number of Exposures Remaining1/60 F2.8 1/60 F2.81/60 Getting Good Results with AutofocusF2.8 Step 4-View the Results Quick Review/Full-Screen Review1020 Playback Mode10.01.2004 ScrollZoom ScrollImage File and Folder Names Type1/60 F2.8 Scene ModeScene Mode 1/60 F2.8Night portrait PortraitParty/Indoor Sunset Beach/SnowLandscape Night landscapeClose up MuseumFireworks show † Other modes can be selectedPanorama assist CopyBack light Sports Taking Pictures for a Panorama1/60 F2.8 Dusk/DawnViewing Pictures Taken Using Panorama Assist AE-L5 AE-L 1/60 F2.8Image Quality Image ModeMore on Photography Print Size Image SizeViewing RAW NEF Images on a Computer The Shooting Menu 1/60 F2.8To choose image quality or size Photography Memory Card Capacity and Image ModeMore Auto Flash Off Flash ModeSelect a ﬂash mode according to lighting conditions Manual Pop-Up Low Battery1/60 Flash Range1/60 F2.8 Using the Built-in SpeedlightWhen Lighting Is Poor Lens HoodsTo choose a focus mode Focus ModeChoose a focus mode according to the subject and composition 1/60 F2.81/60 Self-Timer and Remote Control PhotographyUsing the Self-Timer F2.8To use the ML-L3 remote control Using the ML-L3 Remote ControlUsing the Remote Control The Self-TimerKeep out of Reach of Children Using the ML-L3 Replacing the BatteryThe ML-L3 Remote Control 1/60 Exposure CompensationCancelling Exposure Compensation F2.8Vibration Reduction VR Vibration ReductionP SA M Controlling Exposure P, S, A, and M Modes F2.8 P Programmed Auto1/60 Flexible Program1/60 S Shutter-Priority Auto1/1000 F2.8 F2.8F2.8 A Aperture-Priority Auto1/60 1/601/125 F2.8 M Manual1/125 F2.8 1/60 F2.8Understanding the Exposure Displays BULB10MF2.8TIME30S F2.8 Long Time ExposuresSensitivity To choose a value for sensitivityUsing the Flash 400 200 10050Exposure Mode 1/60 F2.8Daylight White BalanceAuto IncandescentAuto Fine-Tuning White Balance1/60 F2.8 recorded Preset White Balancesets white balance to this value 1/60 Manual FocusCancelling Manual Focus tionAdjust contrast according to the scene and how the picture Image AdjustmentImage Adjustment Take pictures in black-and-white, or adjust vividness for print1/60 F2.8 895” Movie ModeMovies Highlight Movie optionsSelecting a Movie Mode 1/60 F2.8 60”Autofocus Mode TV, Small, Sepia, and Black-and-White Movies Recording Movies898” Vibration Reduction VRTake a Test Shot Recording a Time-Lapse MovieHighlight Set interval time Image Quality Use a Reliable Power SourceDuring Recording AE LockQuick Review/Full-Screen Review Viewing Movies1040 Direct PrintFull-Frame Playback More on PlaybackViewing Pictures on the Camera 102010.01.2004 1020Creating HI-Quality Copies of RAW Images Full-Frame Playback 0001.NEFViewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Page 2 Shooting Information Photo InformationPage 1 File Information E88005170KB Page 4 Shooting Information, continuedX1.00 Page 5 Exposure InformationTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom 3.0 Scroll ZoomCropped Copies Playback ZoomCropping Pictures 1020 Quick EditCreating Small Copies Small Picture BASICCopies Enhancing Contrast D-LightingD-lighting can be used to brighten dark or backlit subjects ton. Playback ends when entire recording has been played Volume indicator displayed in monitor when zoom buttonsThe camera A/V-out connector is on a slight angle Choosing a Video ModeConnecting the A/V Cable Match this angle when connecting the A/V cableBefore Connecting the Camera Viewing Pictures on a ComputerThe camera digital I/O connector is on a slight angle Connecting the USB CableConnecting the USB Cable Match this angle when connecting the USB cableWindows Millennium Edition Me Disconnecting the CameraWindows 2000 Professional Windows 98 Second Edition SETo print the time and date of recording on pictures Printing PicturesTo print the pictures from the camera memory card The camera digital I/O connector is on a slight angle Printing Via Direct USB ConnectionConnecting the USB Cable Match this angle when connecting the USB cableprinting Printing Selected Pictures Print SelectionDPOF 10.01.2004Highlight Start print 10.01.20041025 To print one copy of each picture on the memory card Printing All Pictures Print All ImagesPrinting the Current Print Order DPOF Printing Highlight Print all imagesDPOF PRINTING Error MessagesPrinting DPOF Print Orders on PictBridge Compatible Printers The Shooting Menu Highlight Show all menusImage mode White balance Metering Continuous BSS Image adjustmentSaturation control User setting VR modeMatrix Metering1/60 F2.8 126 display MeteringContinuous Ultra HS4Focus, Exposure, and White Balance Other Camera Settings1/60 F2.8 Ultra HS1/60 F2.8 Interval Timer PhotographyUse a Reliable Power Source Take a Test ShotBest Shot Selector BSS The Shooting Menu Restrictions on BSS1/60 Camera performs same standard contrast adjustment on all pictures Image AdjustmentImage Adjustment eas, enhancing contrast. Useful when shooting under overcast skies orAuto Saturation Control1/60 F2.8 ModerateUser Setting ies from shot to shot Image SharpeningAuto High1/60 F2.8 LensUsing a Flash Use AutofocusAE Lock Exposure OptionsAE Lock AE-LThe ML-L3 Remote Control Bulb/TimeLong Exposures OptionManual Focus Area Selection in Scene Mode AF Area ModeFocus Options 1/60Auto-Focus Mode Focus ConﬁrmationFixed Aperture Zoom OptionsDigital Tele Digital ZoomVR mode VR MODE Normal VR ModeVR Mode 1/60 F2.8Flash Exp. Comp Speedlight OptionsPop Up Auto Speedlight CntrlFlash Mode Indicators for Optional Speedlights Internal offSB-800 and SB-600 Speedlights triples. Use when unsure of appropriate value for white balance Auto Bracketingpressed, bracketing current white balance setting 1/603, ±0.7 Autoexposure Bracketing3, ±0.3 3, ±1.0Restrictions on Noise Reduction Noise Reduction1/60 F2.8 Sensitivity ISO EquivalencyReset My menu MY MENU Metering My MenuThe Shooting Menu plug the AC adapter available separately while CF Card Formatera off, remove the battery or memory card, or un this message is displayedProtect The Playback MenuDelete Hide imageDelete selected pictures DeleteDeleting Selected Pictures Delete all picturesBefore Deletion Deleting All PicturesHighlight Erase all images Protected PicturesCreating New Folders FoldersFolder Options Renaming Existing Folders Folder OptionsHidden and Protected Pictures Deleting FoldersPanorama Assist/Ultra HS/Intvl Timer Shooting Selecting a Folder for Storage Selecting a Folder for Storage and Playback Folders1035 Slide Show Frame Interval Changing the Display IntervalAuto Off 1025 Protect10.01.2004 10.01.200410.01.2004 Hide Image10.01.2004 1025Print Set Print Set 10.01.20041025 “Date”Highlight Selected images Auto TransferMarking Selected Pictures for Transfer 10.01.2004Marking All Pictures for Transfer Restrictions on Auto Transfer1025 Move Image10.01.2004 10.01.2004info.txt Small PicCF Card Format File NamesThe setup menu is displayed when the mode dial is rotated to The Setup MenuThe setup menu contains the following options To exit the setup menu, rotate the mode dial to another settingChoosing Home and Travel Destination Time Zones LanguageDate 10. 01. 2004 10 The Setup MenuTime Zones LanguageFolders Monitor OptionsRelease Speed Quick“Brightness” and “Hue” Review OptionsBrightness Monitor turns on at startup. Viewﬁnder Start-up DisplayWelcome Screen Viewﬁnder turns on at startupSeq. Numbers Seq. numbersIf camera beeps three times when shutter-release button is pressed Shutter Soundfer, Move image, or Slide show Loop settings Camera beeps continuously during timer countdown self-timer or reThis menu contains the following options Auto OffControls Using an AC AdapterImage quality FUNCAE-L, AF-L Image sizeShot Conﬁrmation info.txtRestore settings to default values Video ModeReset All 1/60 F2.8 Date ImprintFirmware Version DateUse Only Nikon-Approved Flash Accessories Optional AccessoriesTechnical Notes Converters, Lens Hoods, and FiltersApproved Memory Cards Memory CardsKeep dry Caring for Your CameraCLASS 1 LED PRODUCT Handle the lens and all moving parts with careMonitor CleaningLens/Electronic Viewﬁnder Avoid contact with liquid crystalStorage Solution Error MessagesProblem Camera in shooting modenot Reformat memory card prevented Remove Troubleshooting Electronically-Controlled Camerastaken when to Auto for ContinuousSpeedlight cntrl is set to Internal off Multi-shot 16 or Ultra HS selected for ContinuousImage size pixels SpeciﬁcationsDiopter adjustment Vibration reductionBuilt-in Speedlight Programmed auto exposure with ﬂexible program, shutter-prior2.0-+2.0EV in 1 3 EV steps, autoexposure bracketing, AE-BSS Speciﬁcations MH-56 Battery ChargerEN-EL7 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Clock, see Date IndexTechnical Notes see DPOFTechnical Notes E-mail, 34 Exif 2.2Technical Notes 65-84 full framePrinted in Japan SB4H0300020111 6MA04211