Nikon Coolpix 995 Nomenclature

Nomenclature

14 15

MODE

10

11

12

13

14

16

15

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

12 3

4567

89

1Viewfinder p. 16

2Red-eye reduction/Self-timer lamp

p. 70/53

3Lens

4MONITOR button p. 46

5QUICK review button p. 51

6MENU button p. 92

7Control panel p. 16

8Mode dial p. 44

9Shutter release button p. 43

10 MODE/FUNC (function) 1 button

p. 64/130

11 Exposure Compensation/FUNC

(function) 2 button p. 71/131

12 Command dial

13 Video output connector/USB

connector cover p. 155/157

14 Zoom buttons p. 47

15 Memory card slot cover p. 36

16 Camera strap eyelets p. 40

17 Speedlight lock-release lever p. 50

18 Built-in Speedlight p. 50

19 Focus mode/Manual focus/Delete

button p. 61/81/77

20 Flash mode/Sensitivity/Thumbnail

button p. 69/72/55

21 Image quality/Image size button

p. 58/59

22 Monitor p. 17

23 Focus area/Multi selector p. 111/44

Inside memory

card slot cover

Memory card eject

lever

Inside video output

connector/ USB

connector cover

Video output

connector

Speedlight up

Flash sync

sensor

USB connector

Photocell

12

3

45678910

1DC-in connector cover p. 154

2Sync terminal p. 90

3Diopter adjustment dial p. 43

4Viewfinder eyepiece p. 16

5Red LED p. 16

6Green LED p. 16

7Swivel lock lever p. 106

8Tripod socket

9Battery chamber cover p. 30

10 Battery chamber cover latch p. 30

•The following buttons have different functions in different

modes:

Refer to the figure on p. 14 for the location of each button.

4

MONITOR

button

5

QUICK

review button

6

MENU

button

12

Command

dial

14

Zoom

buttons

23

Multi

selector

19 20 21

19 20 21

* Functions of buttons 19,

20 and 21 on page 14

differ in Shooting mode

and Playback mode; these

buttons are indicated as

follows in this manual.

Indication of functions in

Playback mode

Indication of functions

in Shooting mode

Indication of combined

operation with

Command dial

Indication in

Playback mode

Indication in

Shooting mode Focus mode

button Flash mode

button Image quality

button

Delete button Thumbnail

button

Opening Sync

terminal cover

Before Using the Camera

COOLPIX995 (E) 01.5.30 0:37 PM Page 14

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