Nikon Coolpix 995 Manual: Your Complete Guide to the Digital Camera

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Digital Camera For Your Safety Observe caution when operating the flash Observe proper precautions when handling the batteryWhen using the Viewfinder Use appropriate cables Do not drop Avoid sudden changes in temperatureKeep away from strong magnetic fields Batteries Comply with copyright notices Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproducedConcerning the Manuals Provided with This Product Disclaimer of Liability About This Manual Introduction Contents Nomenclature Monitor in Playback mode Monitor Shooting modeControl Panel Viewfinder/LED Quick Guide Set the Mode dial to and check the battery power pRemoving the CF memory card Image Quality Size Deleting images Press the Quick button to check the picture immediately p Shooting Menu Menu Guide Shooting ModeOff SET-UP Playback Menu Menu Guide Playback Mode Preparation Check list Power sources Installing BatterySupplied Li-ion Rechargeable Battery Precautions on battery use and handling Press the Menu button so the Playback menu is displayed Selecting a LanguageLanguages available in the Language sub-menu are Backup battery of the clock Setting Date/TimeYear-Month-Day-Hour-Minute-Date display sequence Inserting the CF Memory Card Inserting CF Memory CardRemoving the Memory Card Press the Menu button Formatting CF Memory CardsSelect CF Card Format Select Format Strap and Lens Cap Useful AdviceAttaching strap Lens cap Pressing the Shutter release button Holding the Camera Mode Dial Mode Dial and Multi SelectorShooting mode ˘ Playback mode Set the camera to Auto Mode Set the Mode dial to Basic Operation Auto ModeMonitor button Compose your picture Focus Lock Gently depress the Shutter release buttonFull Normal Mode Built-in SpeedlightTake a picture To the oldest one Recorded images can also be deleted in ˘ mode p Self-Timer Operation Full-Frame Playback See p Simple Playback OperationsThumbnail Playback See p Deleting Photographs in Full-Frame Playback See p Connect COOLPIX995 to a TV Set Other FunctionsConnect COOLPIX995 to a Computer Image Size Image Quality Confirming the Number of Exposures Remaining Focus mode Indication CharacteristicsImage size Autofocus Options Digital zoomAutofocus Target Area Selection Exposure mode Display Shooting situation Setting the Exposure mode Shooting ModeProgrammed Auto Flexible Program only in and with Monitor on Aperture-Priority Auto Shutter-Priority AutoManual Condition in which Flash mode can be set Setting the Flash ModeExposure status Control panel Correct exposure EV under EV over Canceling Exposure Compensation Setting Indication CharacteristicsSelectable Exposure Compensation values Canceling sensitivity setting Adjusting SensitivityStandard sensitivity is selected Playback Playback Mode ˘Playback Operation Taking a Closer Look Zooming Operations for Zooming Playback Deleting photographsThumbnail Playback Thumbnail Playback-how it works Advanced Operation Deleting Individual Photographs in Thumbnail Playback Manual Focus To Cancel Manual Focus mode Movie Shooting Mode Conflicting or confusing subject detailMovie Playback Mode No subject detail for Autofocus system When the first frame is displayed as a still image Operation in Movie Playback modeWhile movie is in progress Quick Delete Various operations in Quick review mode Quick Review ModeCompleting the Quick review mode Full-Screen Review Mode Basic display screen Viewing Additional Picture InformationDetailed information display Histogram display Sync Terminal Choosing from the Shooting Menu example Focus Mode Setting Shooting MenusDisplaying the Shooting Menu Select the menu item with the Multi selector Using the Command Dial to Make a SelectionWhite Balance Check points Moving from page to Characteristic Shooting situations Preset White BalanceMetering Options Description Continuous Ultra HS and Movie mode Off Best Shot Selector off Best Shot Selector Saturation Control Image AdjustmentOption Description Slide Copy Adapter Lens Exposure Options User SettingAE Lock Focus using the five AF Areas on the Monitor Exposure modeAF Area Mode Exposure Compensation Focus Confirmation Auto-Focus ModeDistance Units Image Sharpening Bracketing CharacteristicsAuto Bracketing Number of shots Bracketing order Noise Reduction WB BracketingEffect of noise on the recorded image is minimized Shooting SET-UP items Reset ALLPlayback Menu items Playback SET-UP item Select the S tab with ≤/≥ to display SET-UP 1 and press Displaying the SET-UP Menu ModePress ≤/≥ to display SET-UP 2 at the top of the screen Choosing from the SET-UP Menus example Zoom Options Options Shooting SET-UP Items in mode FoldersRename Setting Shooting SET-UP Menus-Shooting Mode Hue Selecting Brightness and Hue settingsShutter Sound Auto Off CF Card Format Seq. NumbersFormats a CF memory card in the camera Date Setting Func /2 Shooting SET-UP Items only in mode ControlsMode button or Func Exposure Compensation button Memorize Zoom Options Variable PowerDigital Tele Start-up Position Disable delete Video ModeShot Confirm Lamp Info. txt Displaying the Playback Menu Playback MenusChoosing from the Playback Menu example Delete Select the menu item Playback Menu Reset Trns/PrintDeleting All Images Deleting selected photographs Slide Show Playback of photos taken in Ultra HS modeStart Frame Intvl Canceling hiding of images Cancel protection on imagesProtect Protecting selected images Print Set Cancel print order on imagesSelecting images to be printed and designating print status Print Set options Canceling auto transfer Setting Auto TransferAuto Transfer Transferring all images Displaying the Playback SET-UP Menu Playback SET-UP MenusSelect the Playback SET-UP menu item Pressing highlights indicated in orange the tab at the left Playback SET-UP Menu items Connections 152 153 For information on Selecting a Language, see p Connecting to a television or VCR Connecting to an AC Adapter optionalVideo output connector USB connector Connect the video cable provided Connecting to a Computer via the USB Interface Connecting to a computerComplete the Connection session 159 Reading Photographs from Memory Cards Info.txt Image files and folders-naming Usable CF memory cards Optional Accessories Caring for Your Camera Other Troubleshooting Problem Solution Error MessagesInsert CF memory card correctly Not correctly inserted COOLPIX995 Error Messages CCD Specifications Activating Auto Power Off Auto Power OffCanceling Auto Power Off Index 32, 135 Index44, 54 47, 54 Nikon Corporation

Nikon Comprehensive Manual for the Coolpix 995 Digital Camera

Models: Coolpix 995

DIGITAL CAMERA