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The Setup Menu	109
Using the Setup Menu	109
Welcome Screen	110
Date	112
Monitor Settings	115
Date Imprint	116
Brightness	117
Sound Settings	118
Auto Off	119
Format Memory/Card	119
Language	120
USB	121
Video Mode	121
Reset All	121
Firmware Version	122
Technical Notes	123
Optional Accessories	123
Caring for Your Camera	126
Error Messages	129
Troubleshooting	133
Specifications	136
Index	139

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COOLPIX 5200, 13311 specifications

The Nikon COOLPIX 5200 is a versatile digital camera that stands out for its user-friendly features and compact design, making it a perfect choice for both photography enthusiasts and casual users. Launched as part of Nikon's storied line of COOLPIX cameras, the 5200 is packed with advanced technologies and specifications that enhance the shooting experience.

At the heart of the COOLPIX 5200 is a 5-megapixel CCD sensor, which delivers impressive image quality and fine detail. This sensor is complemented by a NIKKOR 3x optical zoom lens, providing a focal range equivalent to 38-114mm in 35mm terms. This capability allows for versatility in capturing everything from wide landscapes to close-up portraits. Together with a maximum aperture of f/2.8, the camera performs well in various lighting conditions, enabling users to achieve beautiful results even in low-light environments.

The COOLPIX 5200 offers a range of shooting modes, including Auto, Scene, and Movie modes, allowing users to easily adapt their shooting approach based on the scenario. The scene modes cover a variety of situations, including Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, and more, making it simple for users to capture the perfect shot without extensive knowledge of photography.

In terms of performance, the Nikon COOLPIX 5200 features a 1.5-inch LCD screen, providing a clear and bright display for composing shots and reviewing images. The camera also offers a variety of image editing functions that allow users to enhance their photos right in the camera, including red-eye correction and D-Lighting to improve shadows and highlights.

For connectivity, the COOLPIX 5200 is compatible with various memory card formats, ensuring users can easily store and transfer their images. The camera’s design emphasizes portability; its lightweight body and compact dimensions make it easy to carry along on any journey.

In summary, the Nikon COOLPIX 5200 embodies a blend of compactness, user-friendly features, and advanced imaging technology, making it an excellent choice for those looking to capture their moments with ease and style. Whether for personal use or as a stepping stone into the world of photography, the COOLPIX 5200 promises to deliver a satisfying shooting experience with impressive results.

Contents

Digital Camera Trademark Information For Your Safety Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder Use appropriate cables E5200 Iii Comply with copyright notices Before Taking Important Pictures Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesLife-Long Learning Table of Contents Playback Menu More on PlaybackShooting Menu Vii Viii Setup MenuTechnical Notes 109 Introduction Scene ModeSetup Menu Technical Notes Before You Begin First Steps Lens not extended Parts of the CameraAttaching the Camera Strap USB Monitor Shooting Playback Display in the Monitor Mode Dial Shutter-Release Button Navigating the MenusMulti selector is used to navigate through the camera menus Inserting Batteries Inserting Batteries Ensure the cover is closed firmly Read Battery WarningsAlternative Power Sources Replacing Batteries Confirm that the camera is off Power-on lamp should be offInserting Memory Cards Insert the memory card Removing Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchFormatting Memory Cards Memory Cards Check the battery level in the moni- tor Checking the Battery LevelBattery Level Turn the camera on Auto Power Off Standby Mode When the power-on lamp is Camera isPower-On Lamp Off Fied Chinese, or Korean, and press Basic SetupHighlight Yes Display Date menu Highlight D M Y Camera Clock Clock BatteryDate not Set Time Zones Select Mode Rotate the mode dial to Turn the camera on Number of Exposures Remaining Auto Shooting ModeAdvanced Brightness Control LCD Frame your subject Frame the PictureReady the camera Next to the viewfinder will blink. Use Digital Zoom When Lighting Is PoorMonitor or Viewfinder? Focus Focus and ShootTake the picture Getting Good Results with Autofocus Low BatteryDuring Recording Sensitivity ISO Equivalency Autofocus AF/AE lock Playback Tip View the Results Full-screen PlaybackPress the button View pictures in the monitor Button Deleting Your Last Shot Image File and Folder Names Picture type Identifier Extension Scene Modes Assist and Scene ModesAssist Modes Assist and Scene Modes Framing Assist Using the GuidesImage Quality and Image Size Portrait Assist Settings for Assist Modes Landscape Assist Sports Assist Sports Assist Night Portrait Assist Scene mode offers a menu of eleven scenes Scene ModeFollow the steps below Beach/Snow Following scenes are availableParty/Indoor Sunset Dusk/Dawn Night landscape Close up Museum Copy Fireworks showBack light Panorama assist Joining Panorama Pictures Taking Pictures for a Panorama Use a Tripod Full-Screen PlaybackStorage Locations for Panoramas When Lighting Is Poor Using the Flash Mode How it works When to use it Flash Mode Selection To select the flash modeSelecting Flash Mode While Using Manual Option Auto with Red-eye Reduction Taking a Self-Portrait Using the Self-Timer Selecting Self-Timer While Using Manual Option Stopping the Self-Timer Selecting Macro Close-Up Mode While Using Manual Option Easy Close-Ups Macro Close-Up ModeMacro Close-Up Mode Controlling Exposure Exposure Compensation Selecting Exposure Compensation While Using Manual OptionCancelling Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation Choosing a Value for Exposure Compensation Option Description Memory Memory card Approx 256MB 512MB Selects Movie TypesMax. recording time TV movie Auto-focus Mode for Recording Movies Mode Recording Movies Rotate the mode dial toStart recording Viewing Movies Control Button Description Viewing Pictures Full-Screen Playback Viewing Pictures on the CameraViewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Images in the Memory HistogramFolder name File name Shooting Information Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Playback Zoom Cropping Pictures Photo Trim Voice Memos Recording and Playback Description Storage Connect the A/V cable to the televi- sion or VCR Choosing Video ModeViewing Pictures on TV Tune the television to the video channel Viewing Pictures on a Computer Before Connecting the CameraPictures transferred using Choose Mass storage Choosing a USB Option Connecting the USB Cable Disconnecting the Camera Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Pro- fessional Print them How to print Memory cardPrinting Pictures Printing the date and time of recording on pictures Print Set Delete print set and press More on Playback Date Print SetDifference Between Date Imprint and Date Print-Order Icon Before Printing Use a Reliable Power SourcePrinting via Direct USB Connection PictBridge Print all images Option DescriptionPrint selection Dpof printing Highlight Print selection and press Error Messages Dpof Printing Using the Shooting Menu To Display the Shooting Menu To Make a Selection from the Shooting Menu Image Quality Image ModeOption Format Description Image Quality Setting Image Quality and Compression Image Size Image size pixels Print size cm Image Quality/Size and Number of Exposures Remaining Fine White Balance About White Balance Preset White Balance Sure for entire image MeteringMatrix Spot Continuous ContinuousSingle Shot buffer Restrictions on Camera Settings Continuous Best Shot Selector When the Best Shot Selector BSS is on, the camOff BSS off camera functions normally. default setting Select On or Off and press Image Adjustment Normal Low Image SharpeningHigh Off Select from the following five levels and press Natural lighting not recommended when using flashSensitivity Approximately equivalent to ISO 64 under normal condi WB bracketing Auto BracketingRoughly triples When Selecting Auto bracketing Restrictions on Auto Bracketing Saturation Control Moderate AF Area Mode Manual Focus Area Display Focus area Select from the following two options and press Auto-focus ModeAuto-focus Mode while Recording Movies Single AF Usual Noise ReductionMemory or on the memory card more than Restrictions on Noise Reduction Playback menu contains the following options Using the Playback MenuTo Display the Playback Menu Slide Show Press Description Loop Delete selected pictures DeleteDeleting Selected Pictures Erase selected images Or on the memory card Deleting All Pictures Erase all images 100 101 ProtectBy pressing Protect Icon All off Auto TransferAll on Select 103 Icon Marking Selected Pictures for Transfer Selected image 104 640×480 Small Pic105 320×240 Copy Marking Selected Pictures for Copy Selected images 107 Image Copy Marking All Pictures for Copy All images108 Print set Digital Print Order Format Setup menu contains the following options Using the Setup Menu109 Animation Welcome ScreenNikon Image Small Pictures and Cropped Copies 111Select an Image Time Zone DateDate 112 113 GMT Azores Camera supports the following time zonesGMT + Location London, Casablanca Monitor Settings Option Description Monitor Date Date ImprintDate and time Brightness 117 Selector to highlight option Sound SettingsShutter sound Start-up sound Format Memory/Card To save battery power, the camera will enter standAuto Off 119 Language To Format the Memory Card Option Description Exit menu, leaving settings unchanged Video ModeReset All Restore settings to default settings Firmware Version Following settings are affectedResetting File Numbering to 122 Optional Accessories Approved Memory Cards Lock the power connector Connecting the EH-62A AC Adapter Kit124 Disconnecting the AC Adapter Kit 125 Caring for Your Camera 126 127 CleaningAvoid contact with liquid crystal 128 StorageBatteries Error Messages 129 Display Problem Solution 130 131 Transfer Error 132 133 TroubleshootingElectronically-Controlled Cameras 134 Appears in monitor memory card is locked 135 BSS is On Auto bracketing is set Specifications 136 137 Storage media Design Rule for Camera File System DCF 138Exif Version Numerics SymbolsIndex 139 140 ISO JPEG, 26 Lamp, green AF, 3, 7, 12, 21 141 Welcome screen, 109 White balance, 73 6MA01711-02

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