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Nikon Coolpix SQ manual Memo

Models: Coolpix SQ

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Guide to Digital Photography With Trademark Information Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Observe caution when using the camera strapTurn off immediately in the event of malfunction Do not use in the presence of flammable gasUse appropriate cables Observe caution when operat- ing the flashKeep out of reach of children Removing memory cardsFor Home or Office USE Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Life-Long Learning Before Taking Important PicturesContents Contents Optional Accessories Caring for your Camera and BatteryViewing Pictures on a Computer Printing Pictures DpofPage Introduction Symbols and conventions are used in this manualBefore You Begin CameraPlayback button Zoom Buttons Also acts as secondary Monitor Indications and icons displayed when taking picturesDisplaying indicators and icons in Playback Mode Indicators and icons when reviewing picturesAuto Mode Mode DialScene Mode Manual Mode Movie ModeShutter-release Button Multi SelectorTon halfway Ton the rest of the wayCOOL-STATION MV-10 EH-61 EH-61 AC AdapterCard slot cover Inserting the BatteryInsert the battery Battery is partially ejected Remove the batteryRemoving the Battery First Steps Alternative Power SourcesPower lamp will glow showing the EH-61 is plugged in f Charging the BatteryConnect the EH-61 AC adapter to the COOL-STATION Place the camera on the COOL-STATIONPower-on lamp Meaning FThe power-on lamp on the camera blinks and charging startsFirst Steps To Charge the Battery Directly Spare battery charge lamp MeaningConfirm that the camera is off Inserting the Memory CardInsert the memory card Check label for correct orientationApproved Memory Cards First Steps Removing Memory CardsFormatting Memory Cards Check the battery level in the monitor Checking the Battery LevelAuto Power Off Turn the camera onButton Turning the Camera offBasic Setup Clock Battery Select Month. Repeat steps 8-9 to Return to setup menuBasic Photography Select ModeSet the mode dial to Turn the camera on Select Mode Shooting modeFlash mode Image sizeFrame the picture Adjust the lens angleReady the camera Hold the camera steadily in both handsUse the zoom buttons Frame your subjectFocus and Shoot Focus area indicatorFocus Status MeaningTake the picture Basic Photography When Lighting is PoorFocus and Shoot During RecordingAF-Assist illuminator Focus and Shoot Getting Good Results with the AutofocusQuick Deletion or memo record Recompose the picture Check the focus area indicatorFocus on subject View pictures in the monitor Press the buttonButton is also used to turn on the camera Your most recent picture will be displayed in the monitorImage File and Folder Names Highlight YesFollowing flash modes are available Using the FlashDisplay flash-mode menu Highlight desired mode Exit menu. Flash mode shown by icon at bottom of monitor Close-Ups Easy Close-Ups Macro Close-up ModePicture is taken Taking a Self-Portrait Self-timer ModePress shutter-release once Taking a Self-Portrait Self-timer ModeSelf-Timer Exposure Compensation Lector or to display menuChoosing an Exposure Compensation Value Scene Modes Choosing a Scene ModeBy icon in the monitor Choose scene. Current selectionNoise Reduction Image Quality and Size in Scene ModeScene Modes Following scenes are available Scene ModesPortrait Party/IndoorLandscape SportsBeach/Snow Night Landscape SunsetDusk/Dawn Fireworks Show Close UpMuseum Back Light CopyPanorama Assist Scene Modes More on PhotographyHighlight Taking Pictures for a PanoramaWith the previous picture Middle of the monitorScene Modes Panorama Assist Quick Deletion/Memo Record When icon is displayedPress More on Photography For more information onYes Viewing Pictures on the CameraMore on Playback Press Viewing Pictures on the Camera Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomPress Description More on PlaybackYes to Adding Audio Commentary Voice MemoNo to Turn the TV to the video channel Viewing Pictures on a TVTurn the camera off Connect the video cable Viewing Pictures on a Computer Before Connecting the CameraHighlight USB To select the USB optionViewing Pictures on a Computer Windows 2000 ProfessionalMac OS 9 9.0 Windows 98 Second Edition SESelecting Pictures for Transfer USB HubCCheck that the camera is turned off Turn the camera off and place it on the COOL-STATIONPress the button on the COOL-STATION to transfer pictures Transferring PicturesDrag the Noname camera volume to the Trash Disconnecting the CameraDrag the untitled camera volume to the Trash My Computer, click with the right mouse button onPrinting Pictures Dpof Select Delete print set to cancel all the print settingsPictures on memory card displayed as thumbnail images Highlight pictureLight Info and press the multi Press Button to completeSelector Check will appear Box next to itemPrint Set Printing Pictures Dpof DateMovies Recording MoviesLease Button all Way down a second Time to end recording Movies Press Description Viewing MoviesMulti selector is used to play back movies Shooting menu contains the following options Option Description Mode Dial Image QualityWhite Balance Shooting MenuHighlight menu item To make a selection from the shooting menuWhite Balance Menu Operation GuideImage Size Image QualityOption Shooting Menu Image Quality/Size64-MB Option Size pixels Print size approx16-MB White balance is used to preserve natural colors White BalanceOption Description Preset White BalanceWeighted Mode When to Use ItMetering MatrixContinuous Restrictions on Camera Settings ContinuousContinuous or Multi-ShotBest Shot Selector Best Shot SelectorManual AF Area ModeShooting Menu Auto mode and movie mode Auto-Focus ModePlayback menu contains the following options Press the button to enter the full-screen playback modeTo display the playback menu DeletePress the multi selector to start a slide show Slide ShowPlayback Menu Press Description Slide ShowDelete menu contains the following op- tions DeleteDeleting All Pictures on the Memory Card Complete operation ProtectYou can select pictures to protect from accidental deletion Larger than the original Small PictureHighlight a picture Small Picture Selecting/Deselecting Pictures for Transfer Auto TransferIcon CF Card Format Auto Off Setup menu contains the following optionsTo display the setup menu Welcome Screen Setup MenuWelcome Screen options dis Press Button to select Played To select an imageOn the Welcome Screen Screen, press the Menu buttonAuto Off VolumeBrightness Reset All is used to reset settings to their default values Video ModeReset All Battery charger Optional AccessoriesMonitor hood Technical NotesCaring for your Camera and Battery Lens CleaningMonitor BodyTechnical Notes Batteries StorageDisplay Problem Solution Error MessagesCool Technical Notes Error Messages Display Problem SolutionElectronically-Controlled Cameras TroubleshootingProblem Possible cause Coolpix SQ Technical Notes Troubleshooting105 106 Coolpix SQ SpecificationsSpecifications Exif Version Design Rule for Camera File System DCFMacro close-up/self-timer Auto modeTechnical Auto power Off Exposure compensationMenu button 46, 72 Microphone 12, 55, 58 Reset All Scene modes Self-portrait Self-timerNoise Reduction 47, 48 Number of exposures QuickTime103 Spare battery107 Memo Memo Memo Nikon Corporation