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More on Playback	53
Viewing Pictures on the Camera	53
Cropping Pictures	56
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback	57
Viewing Pictures on TV	59
Viewing Pictures on a Computer	60
Printing Pictures	64
Print Set	65
Printing via Direct USB Connection	68
The Shooting Menu	73
Using the Shooting Menu	73
Image Mode	75
White Balance	79
Metering	81
Continuous	82
Best Shot Selector	84
Image Adjustment	85
Image Sharpening	86
Sensitivity	87
Auto Bracketing	88
Saturation Control	90
AF Area Mode	91
Auto-focus Mode	94
Noise Reduction	95
The Playback Menu	96
Using the Playback Menu	96
Slide Show	97
Delete	99
Protect	101
Auto Transfer	102
Small Pic	105
Copy	106

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Nikon 13311, COOLPIX 5200 manual More on Playback, Shooting Menu, Playback Menu, Vii

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 Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder For Your Safety Use appropriate cables Iii E5200 Comply with copyright notices Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Before Taking Important PicturesLife-Long Learning Table of Contents Shooting Menu More on PlaybackPlayback Menu Vii Technical Notes Setup MenuViii 109 Setup Menu Technical Notes Scene ModeIntroduction Before You Begin First Steps Parts of the Camera Lens not extendedAttaching the Camera Strap USB Shooting Monitor Display in the Monitor Playback Mode Dial Navigating the Menus Shutter-Release ButtonMulti selector is used to navigate through the camera menus Inserting Batteries Inserting Batteries Alternative Power Sources Read Battery WarningsEnsure the cover is closed firmly Replacing Batteries Inserting Memory Cards Power-on lamp should be offConfirm that the camera is off 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 Power-On Lamp When the power-on lamp is Camera isAuto Power Off Standby Mode Off Basic Setup Fied Chinese, or Korean, and pressHighlight Yes Highlight D M Y Display Date menu Date not Set Clock BatteryCamera Clock Time Zones Rotate the mode dial to Turn the camera on Select Mode Auto Shooting Mode Number of Exposures RemainingAdvanced Brightness Control LCD Ready the camera Frame the PictureFrame your subject Next to the viewfinder will blink. Use When Lighting Is Poor Digital ZoomMonitor or Viewfinder? Focus and Shoot FocusTake the picture During Recording Low BatteryGetting Good Results with Autofocus Sensitivity ISO Equivalency AF/AE lock Autofocus Press the button View pictures in the monitor View the Results Full-screen PlaybackPlayback Tip Button Deleting Your Last Shot Picture type Identifier Extension Image File and Folder Names Assist Modes Assist and Scene ModesScene Modes Assist and Scene Modes Using the Guides Framing AssistImage Quality and Image Size Portrait Assist Settings for Assist Modes Landscape Assist Sports Assist Sports Assist Night Portrait Assist Scene Mode Scene mode offers a menu of eleven scenesFollow the steps below Party/Indoor Following scenes are availableBeach/Snow Sunset Night landscape Dusk/Dawn Museum Close up Fireworks show CopyBack light Joining Panorama Pictures Panorama assist Taking Pictures for a Panorama Full-Screen Playback Use a TripodStorage Locations for Panoramas Mode How it works When to use it When Lighting Is Poor Using the Flash Selecting Flash Mode While Using Manual Option To select the flash modeFlash Mode Selection Auto with Red-eye Reduction Taking a Self-Portrait Using the Self-Timer Stopping the Self-Timer Selecting Self-Timer While Using Manual Option Easy Close-Ups Macro Close-Up Mode Selecting Macro Close-Up Mode While Using Manual OptionMacro Close-Up Mode Cancelling Exposure Compensation Selecting Exposure Compensation While Using Manual OptionControlling Exposure Exposure Compensation Exposure Compensation Choosing a Value for Exposure Compensation Max. recording time Selects Movie TypesOption Description Memory Memory card Approx 256MB 512MB TV movie Mode Auto-focus Mode for Recording Movies Rotate the mode dial to Recording MoviesStart recording Control Button Description Viewing Movies Viewing Pictures on the Camera Viewing Pictures Full-Screen PlaybackViewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail Playback Folder name File name HistogramImages in the Memory Shooting Information Playback Zoom Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Photo Trim Cropping Pictures Description Voice Memos Recording and Playback Storage Viewing Pictures on TV Choosing Video ModeConnect the A/V cable to the televi- sion or VCR Tune the television to the video channel Pictures transferred using Before Connecting the CameraViewing Pictures on a Computer Choose Mass storage Choosing a USB Option Connecting the USB Cable Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Pro- fessional Disconnecting the Camera Printing Pictures How to print Memory cardPrint them Printing the date and time of recording on pictures Delete print set and press Print Set More on Playback Difference Between Date Imprint and Date Print SetDate Print-Order Icon Printing via Direct USB Connection Use a Reliable Power SourceBefore Printing PictBridge Print selection Option DescriptionPrint all images Dpof printing Highlight Print selection and press Error Messages Dpof Printing Using the Shooting Menu To Make a Selection from the Shooting Menu To Display the Shooting Menu Image Mode Image QualityOption Format Description Image Quality and Compression Image Quality Setting Image size pixels Print size cm Image Size Fine Image Quality/Size and Number of Exposures Remaining About White Balance White Balance Preset White Balance Matrix MeteringSure for entire image Spot Single ContinuousContinuous Shot buffer Continuous Restrictions on Camera Settings Off BSS off camera functions normally. default setting When the Best Shot Selector BSS is on, the camBest Shot Selector Select On or Off and press Normal Image Adjustment High Image SharpeningLow Off Sensitivity Natural lighting not recommended when using flashSelect from the following five levels and press Approximately equivalent to ISO 64 under normal condi Auto Bracketing WB bracketingRoughly triples Restrictions on Auto Bracketing When Selecting Auto bracketing Moderate Saturation Control Manual AF Area Mode Focus Area Display Focus area Auto-focus Mode while Recording Movies Auto-focus ModeSelect from the following two options and press Single AF Memory or on the memory card more than Noise ReductionUsual Restrictions on Noise Reduction Using the Playback Menu Playback menu contains the following optionsTo Display the Playback Menu Press Description Slide Show Loop Deleting Selected Pictures Erase selected images DeleteDelete selected pictures Or on the memory card 100 Deleting All Pictures Erase all images By pressing Protect101 Protect Icon All on Auto TransferAll off Select Icon 103 104 Marking Selected Pictures for Transfer Selected image 105 Small Pic640×480 320×240 Marking Selected Pictures for Copy Selected images Copy 107 108 Marking All Pictures for Copy All imagesImage Copy Print set Digital Print Order Format Using the Setup Menu Setup menu contains the following options109 Nikon Welcome ScreenAnimation Image 111 Small Pictures and Cropped CopiesSelect an Image Date DateTime Zone 112 113 GMT + Location Camera supports the following time zonesGMT Azores London, Casablanca Option Description Monitor Monitor Settings Date Imprint DateDate and time 117 Brightness Shutter sound Sound SettingsSelector to highlight option Start-up sound Auto Off To save battery power, the camera will enter standFormat Memory/Card 119 To Format the Memory Card Language Reset All Video ModeOption Description Exit menu, leaving settings unchanged Restore settings to default settings Resetting File Numbering to Following settings are affectedFirmware Version 122 Approved Memory Cards Optional Accessories Connecting the EH-62A AC Adapter Kit Lock the power connector124 125 Disconnecting the AC Adapter Kit 126 Caring for Your Camera Cleaning 127Avoid contact with liquid crystal Storage 128Batteries 129 Error Messages 130 Display Problem Solution 131 132 Transfer Error Troubleshooting 133Electronically-Controlled Cameras Appears in monitor memory card is locked 134 BSS is On Auto bracketing is set 135 136 Specifications Storage media 137 138 Design Rule for Camera File System DCFExif Version Index SymbolsNumerics 139 ISO JPEG, 26 Lamp, green AF, 3, 7, 12, 21 140 Welcome screen, 109 White balance, 73 141 6MA01711-02

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COOLPIX 5200, 13311 specifications