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Nikon Coolpix 995 Useful Advice on COOLPIX Camera Techniques

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Strap and Lens Cap

Attaching strap

MODE

SIZE

ISO

M-FOCUS

• Attach the strap as illustrated.

Lens cap

• Press the latch on the lens cap to attach/detach it.

• Since the lens cap can easily be misplaced, we recommend attaching it to the

strap with the supplied cord.

Useful Advice on

COOLPIX Camera

Techniques

MODE

SIZE

ISO

M-FOCUS

Useful Advice

COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:38 PM Page 40

Contents

Main For Your Safety Warnings and Cautions Warnings Before Using the Camera This chapter provides information that you should read before using this camera. Cautions Do not drop Keep away from strong magnetic fields Avoid sudden changes in temperature Batteries Notice for customers in Canada Notice for customers in the U.S.A. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Cautions on certain copies and reproductions Comply with copyright notices Notices Introduction About This Manual Contents Before Using the Camera................................................................2-27 Useful Advice on COOLPIX Camera Techniques........................41-44 Simple Shooting and Playback .....................................................45-56 Detailed Operations .......................................................................57-78 Nomenclature The following buttons have different functions in different modes: 4 5 6 Nomenc lature Control Panel Viewfinder/LED Monitor (in Shooting mode) Monitor (in Playback mode) 1 2 3 4 * Quick Guide 5 8 9 6 7 Menu Guide: Shooting Mode Shooting Menu 1 BSS Shooting Menu 2 Menu Guide: Shooting Mode SET-UP 1 () SET-UP 2 () SET-UP () Menu Guide: Playback Mode Playback Menu SET-UP PREPARATION This section introduces preparations necessary before using the camera. Installing Batter y 1 Control panel or Monitor. 2 3 cover. 1 4 5 6 2 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 Formatting CF Memor y Cards 1 2 3 4 5 6 Useful Advice on COOLPIX Camera Techniques Holding the Camera Frame photographs in the Viewfinder Frame photographs in the Monitor Notes: Holding the camera Using the Swivel Simple Shooting and Playback Mode Dial Multi selector Basic Operation (Auto Mode) 1 2 Note: Composing using image in Viewfinder. Note: Digital zoom MONITOR button 3 Note: Continuous AF Focus Lock 4 Note: Recording on CF Memory Cards 5 after shooting. Check points: Note: Using built-in Speedlight Self-Timer Operation 6 1 7 2 Simple Playback Operations 1 Other Functions Detailed Operations This section describes detailed operations in , or mode. Setting Image Quality and Size Image Quality Image Size Rotate the Command dial while pressing the QUAL button until the desired Image size is displayed. Selecting the Focus Mode How Much Space is Left on my CF Memory Card Confirming the Number of Exposures Remaining Notes: The number of exposures remaining Digital zoom Selecting Focus Mode Autofocus Options Autofocus Target Area Selection Canceling Digital zoom P Flexible Program (only in and with Monitor on) Note: Selecting fast shutter speed Setting the Exposure mode 1 A 2 S Setting the Flash Mode 1 Setting the Exposure mode 2 Shooting Mode Long time (BULB) exposure (up to 60 sec.) Setting the Exposure Compensation Value Setting the Flash Mode Notes: SLOW Sync Flash Selectable Exposure Compensation values Canceling Exposure Compensation Adjusting Sensitivity Playback 2 Playback 3 Deleting photographs 2 Advanced operation 1 This section provides complete descriptions of advanced camera operations. Deleting photographs 2 3 1 Autofocus Lock/Auto Exposure Lock 2 Recording Movie/Mo vie Playback Situations Where Autofocus May not Work as Expected 1 2 3 Quick Delete/Holding the Image in the Display Recording Movie/Mo vie Playback Shooting Mode Quick Review Mode/Full-Screen Review Mode Viewing Additional Picture Information 1. Basic display screen 2. Detailed information display 1 3. Detailed information display 2 4. Histogram display Using the Camera Menus 1 4 Setting Shooting Menus 1 Using the Command Dial to Make a Selection 2 option. Check points: Moving from page to page Preset White Balance Note: Page Note: CF memory card Notes: Speedlight Ultra HS and Movie mode BSS Page Shooting Mode Swivel Lock Notes: Lens setting v Inverse color mode 1 2 Shooting Mode Page Page Page Shooting menu Shooting SET-UP items Playback Menu items Playback SET-UP item Functions set for each control 3 Setting Shooting SET-UP Menus 1 2 1 2 4 3 2 1 2 3 Setting Shooting SET -UP Menus Page 1 2 Page Page Playback Menus 1 2 Playback Menu 1 2 3 2 Page 1 2 1 2 1 3 1 2 3 2 Page Playback SET -UP Menus 1 2 1 Playback SET-UP Menu items Connections Connecting to a television or VCRConnecting to an AC Adapter (optional) 1 2 1 3 2 Connecting to a computer 1 2 Connecting to a computer 1 card reader etc. of your computer. 2 DCF Note: Operation when connected to a computer Miscellaneous Connecting to a computer info.txt Image files and foldersnaming DSCN0001.JPG Optional Accessories Wideangle Converter WC-E63 Fisheye Converter FC-E8 Telephoto Converter TC-E3ED Telephoto Converter TC-E2 Optional Accessories Notes: Using CF memory cardscontinued Operating Conditions Caring for Your Camera Cleaning Lens/Viewfinder Troubleshooting Check points Page Check points Page 44 36 74 138 38 155 155 156 Error Messages Control panel Solution Page Error Messages Control panel Solution Page Page Specifications Activating Auto Power Off Canceling Auto Power Off Auto Power Off Index A D B C E F G H I M N P Q R L S T U V X Z W K