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Guide to Digital Photography With Trademark Information Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Observe caution when using the camera strapObserve proper precautions when handling batteries Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction Removing memory cards Observe caution when operat- ing the flashUse appropriate cables Keep out of reach of children For Home or Office USE Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Life-Long Learning Before Taking Important Pictures Contents Printing Pictures Dpof Optional Accessories Caring for your Camera and BatteryContents Viewing Pictures on a ComputerPage Introduction Symbols and conventions are used in this manual Before You Begin Camera Playback button Zoom Buttons Also acts as secondary Monitor Indications and icons displayed when taking pictures Displaying indicators and icons in Playback Mode Indicators and icons when reviewing pictures Manual Mode Movie Mode Mode DialAuto Mode Scene Mode Ton the rest of the way Multi SelectorShutter-release Button Ton halfway COOL-STATION MV-10 EH-61 EH-61 AC Adapter Insert the battery Inserting the BatteryCard slot cover First Steps Alternative Power Sources Remove the batteryBattery is partially ejected Removing the Battery Place the camera on the COOL-STATION Charging the BatteryPower lamp will glow showing the EH-61 is plugged in f Connect the EH-61 AC adapter to the COOL-STATION Spare battery charge lamp Meaning FThe power-on lamp on the camera blinks and charging startsPower-on lamp Meaning First Steps To Charge the Battery Directly Check label for correct orientation Inserting the Memory CardConfirm that the camera is off Insert the memory card Formatting Memory Cards First Steps Removing Memory CardsApproved Memory Cards Turn the camera on Checking the Battery LevelCheck the battery level in the monitor Auto Power Off Button Turning the Camera off Basic Setup Clock Battery Select Month. Repeat steps 8-9 to Return to setup menu Set the mode dial to Turn the camera on Select ModeBasic Photography Image size Shooting modeSelect Mode Flash mode Hold the camera steadily in both hands Adjust the lens angleFrame the picture Ready the camera Use the zoom buttons Frame your subject Status Meaning Focus area indicatorFocus and Shoot Focus During Recording Basic Photography When Lighting is PoorTake the picture Focus and Shoot Quick Deletion or memo record Focus and Shoot Getting Good Results with the AutofocusAF-Assist illuminator Focus on subject Check the focus area indicatorRecompose the picture Your most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor Press the buttonView pictures in the monitor Button is also used to turn on the camera Image File and Folder Names Highlight Yes Display flash-mode menu Highlight desired mode Using the FlashFollowing flash modes are available Exit menu. Flash mode shown by icon at bottom of monitor Close-Ups Easy Close-Ups Macro Close-up Mode Picture is taken Taking a Self-Portrait Self-timer Mode Self-Timer Taking a Self-Portrait Self-timer ModePress shutter-release once Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value Lector or to display menuExposure Compensation Choose scene. Current selection Choosing a Scene ModeScene Modes By icon in the monitor Scene Modes Image Quality and Size in Scene ModeNoise Reduction Party/Indoor Scene ModesFollowing scenes are available Portrait Beach/Snow SportsLandscape Dusk/Dawn SunsetNight Landscape Museum Close UpFireworks Show Scene Modes More on Photography CopyBack Light Panorama Assist Middle of the monitor Taking Pictures for a PanoramaHighlight With the previous picture Scene Modes Panorama Assist More on Photography For more information on When icon is displayedQuick Deletion/Memo Record Press More on Playback Press Viewing Pictures on the CameraYes More on Playback Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomViewing Pictures on the Camera Press Description No to Adding Audio Commentary Voice MemoYes to Turn the camera off Connect the video cable Viewing Pictures on a TVTurn the TV to the video channel Viewing Pictures on a Computer Before Connecting the Camera Windows 2000 Professional To select the USB optionHighlight USB Viewing Pictures on a Computer USB Hub Windows 98 Second Edition SEMac OS 9 9.0 Selecting Pictures for Transfer CCheck that the camera is turned off Turn the camera off and place it on the COOL-STATION Press the button on the COOL-STATION to transfer pictures Transferring Pictures My Computer, click with the right mouse button on Disconnecting the CameraDrag the Noname camera volume to the Trash Drag the untitled camera volume to the Trash Highlight picture Select Delete print set to cancel all the print settingsPrinting Pictures Dpof Pictures on memory card displayed as thumbnail images Box next to item Press Button to completeLight Info and press the multi Selector Check will appear Print Set Printing Pictures Dpof Date Lease Button all Way down a second Time to end recording Recording MoviesMovies Multi selector is used to play back movies Viewing MoviesMovies Press Description Shooting Menu Option Description Mode Dial Image QualityShooting menu contains the following options White Balance Highlight menu item To make a selection from the shooting menu White Balance Menu Operation Guide Shooting Menu Image Quality/Size Image QualityImage Size Option 16-MB Option Size pixels Print size approx64-MB White balance is used to preserve natural colors White Balance Option Description Preset White Balance Matrix Mode When to Use ItWeighted Metering Multi-Shot Restrictions on Camera Settings ContinuousContinuous Continuous or Best Shot Selector Best Shot Selector Manual AF Area Mode Shooting Menu Auto mode and movie mode Auto-Focus Mode Delete Press the button to enter the full-screen playback modePlayback menu contains the following options To display the playback menu Slide Show Slide ShowPress the multi selector to start a slide show Playback Menu Press Description Delete menu contains the following op- tions Delete Deleting All Pictures on the Memory Card You can select pictures to protect from accidental deletion ProtectComplete operation Highlight a picture Small PictureLarger than the original Small Picture Icon Auto TransferSelecting/Deselecting Pictures for Transfer CF Card Format To display the setup menu Setup menu contains the following optionsAuto Off Welcome Screen Setup Menu Screen, press the Menu button To select an imageWelcome Screen options dis Press Button to select Played On the Welcome Screen Brightness VolumeAuto Off Reset All Video ModeReset All is used to reset settings to their default values Technical Notes Optional AccessoriesBattery charger Monitor hood Caring for your Camera and Battery Body CleaningLens Monitor Technical Notes Batteries Storage Display Problem Solution Error Messages Cool Technical Notes Error Messages Display Problem Solution Problem Possible cause TroubleshootingElectronically-Controlled Cameras Coolpix SQ Technical Notes Troubleshooting 105 106 Coolpix SQ Specifications Specifications Exif Version Design Rule for Camera File System DCF Exposure compensation Auto modeMacro close-up/self-timer Technical Auto power Off QuickTime Reset All Scene modes Self-portrait Self-timerMenu button 46, 72 Microphone 12, 55, 58 Noise Reduction 47, 48 Number of exposures 107 Spare battery103 Memo Memo Memo Nikon Corporation