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Nikon S2H05000501 manual Digital Camera

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Nikon S2H05000501 manual Digital Camera

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Digital Camera Shoot, View, and Enjoy Quick-Start Guide Product DocumentationDo not look at the sun through the viewfinder For Your SafetyUse appropriate cables IiiPage Trademark Information Table of Contents Measuring Light Metering ViiMonitor Options ViiiOverview Getting StartedGetting to Know the COOLPIX4500 First StepsOverview Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesAbout This Manual Life-Long Learning Getting to Know the COOLPIX4500 Where to Find It-Parts of the COOLPIX4500Parts of the Camera and Their Functions Menu button Focus mode button Monitor How to Use It-Camera Controls and DisplaysViewfinder Func Button Diopter Adjustment DialMulti Selector Attach the Camera Strap First StepsGetting Ready to Use Your Camera Read Battery Warnings Insert the BatteryAlternative Power Sources Close the battery-chamber cover Clock BatteryInsert the Memory Card Formatting Memory Cards Closing the Card-Slot CoverRemoving Memory Cards Close the card slot coverChoose a Language Set the Time and Date Menu. To exit menus, press Menu button 18-26 Taking PicturesBasic Playback 27-30Taking Pictures Auto Power OffReady the Camera BasicsDisplay Choose Auto ModeMeaning Camera statusSetting Adjust Camera Settings OptionalDefault Frame the PictureSwivel Limit Built-in SpeedlightMonitor or Viewfinder? Controlling the Monitor Don’t Block the ShotFocus and Shoot Take the picture During RecordingLower the built-in Speedlight Put the Camera AwayReturn the lens section to the storage position Rotate the lens section to the position shownDuring Playback Basic PlaybackQuick Review and Playback To view pictures, press ButtonQuick Review When the Memory Card Contains No PicturesView other Pictures View current Picture full screen Press DescriptionPress Full-Screen PlaybackThumbnail Playback Delete highlighted Picture Return to Shooting modeHighlight pictures Through Images Connecting to a Television or VCR Connecting to a Computer32-39 Before You Begin Installing Nikon View Connecting to a ComputerNikon View XP Professional, Windows 2000 Professional, WindowsRead installation instructions for Nikon View Install Adobe Acrobat ReaderAlready Have Nikon View? Direct Connection Connecting Your Camera by Cable Making the Connection Connecting to Your ComputerUse a Reliable Power Source Before Connecting the CameraSelecting Pictures for Transfer Panorama Assist/Ultra HSWindows Millennium Edition Me Windows 2000 ProfessionalWindows 98 Second Edition SE Mac OSCompactFlash Card Readers Reading Pictures from Memory CardsPC Card Adapter Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional Removing the Memory CardChoosing a Video Mode Connecting to a Television or VCRUse an AC Adapter Television PlaybackCamera Controls Beyond Point- and-ShootShooting and Exposure Modes Shooting-Mode SelectionMode Description MenuScene Mode Image Quality and Size Scene ModeFocus mode Flash mode IconIcon Scene DescriptionEffects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting Scene Description BlurPreserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sun- rises Any Any AutoBackground artistically blurred SceneAny† Auto Tips on Creating a Multiple ExposureNoise Reduction Multiple Exposure and Panorama AssistUse a Tripod Taking Pictures for a PanoramaPanorama Assist Viewing Photographs Taken in Panorama ModeFlexible Program Programmed AutoShutter-Speed Limitations Shutter-Priority AutoExposure Warning NoiseFaster Shutter Speeds Aperture-Priority AutoAperture and Zoom Shutter-Speed Display ManualLong Time-Exposures Bulb When manual exposure mode is selectedFocusing Near and Far Focus ModeMacro Close-Up Option DescriptionDelaying Shutter Release Self-Timer Mode Getting Good Results with Autofocus AutofocusChoose the Center Focus Area Autoexposure Lock Focus and Exposure LockManual Focus Shoot- Focus ModeOptical Zoom Optical and Digital ZoomOptical vs. Digital Zoom Framing PicturesRestrictions on Digital Zoom Digital ZoomAuto Flash Off Flash ModeFlash-Ready Lamp Flash PhotographyFlash mode is controlled with the button Using the Built-in SpeedlightAnytime Anytime flash + Sync Terminal Using an Optional SpeedlightWhen Lighting Is Poor Use Only Nikon Flash AccessoriesClose-Ups Making Movies P, S, A, and M Movie ModeExposure Compensation Cancelling Exposure CompensationFunc Button Choosing an Exposure Compensation ValueISO 200 and Above Sensitivity P, S, A, and MReacting Faster to Light 200 400 800Keep or Delete Disable DeleteTo delete the picture, press Button Confirmation dialog will be displayed. PressPage Playback Options More About PlaybackTaking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Zoom photo View other Areas of image Cancel zoomCreating a Small Copy of a Picture Small Picture Viewing Small Picture Files on Other Cameras Restrictions on Small PictureInverted Playback Movie PlaybackPlay Memo Adding Audio Commentary Voice MemoDescription If voice memo can be recorded Deleting voice memo Select Yes to delete voice memoImage File and Folder Names Photo InformationFile Information Shooting Information,Focus Confirmation Exposure InformationIndex to Menu Options Using Camera MenusShooting Menu Set-up MenuImage Size & Quality and Scene Modes Index to Menu OptionsShooting Menu P, S, A, and M Modes Saturation Control Index to Menu Options SET-UP Menu P, S, A, and M ModesNtsc Playback Menu SET-UP Menu Playback Mode Main Menu Using Camera MenusBasic Menu Operations Display menuActivate the selected menu Make a selection A.2 Making Selections with the Command DialA.4 Exit the menusShooting Options Shooting MenuOption Choosing a White Balance Setting What Is White Balance?Keeping Colors True White Balance Confirming White Balance Fine-Tuning White BalanceBulb Type White WZoom in and the menu at right will appear in the monitor Preset White BalanceMemory and sets white balance to this value RecordedConfirming the Metering Method Measuring Light MeteringImage. Best choice in most circumstances Off-center subjectsFocus, Exposure, and White Balance Taking a Sequence of Shots ContinuousConfirming the Continuous Setting Using a FlashUltra HS/Movie Restrictions on BSS Getting Sharper Pictures BSS Best Shot SelectorConfirming BSS Viewing the Current Image Adjustment Setting Adjusting Contrast and Brightness Image AdjustmentIng to shooting conditions Later be retouched on a computerBlack-and-White/Sepia Controlling Color Saturation Control100 101 Making Effective Use of Memory Image Quality and SizeImage Quality Confirming Image Quality and Size Settings102 Compression Ratio approxPrint Size Image Size103 Confirming User Setting Storing Menu Settings User Setting104 Confirming Image Sharpening Making Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening105 106 Settings for Optional Converter Lenses LensUse with Slide Copy Adapter Confirming the Lens SettingSlide Copy Adapter Inverse Color 107Restores normal exposure and white balance Confirming AE-Lock SettingsControlling Exposure Exposure Options 108109 Confirming Exposure CompensationControlling Focus Focus Options Focus-Area Selection AF Area ModeSpot AF Area Metering 110111 Auto-Focus Mode112 Controlling Zoom Zoom OptionsAperture changes as you zoom in or out 113Prevent this, choose an f/-number from about f/5 to Around f/7Controlling Flash Output Variable Power Popup Settings for the Built-in Speedlight Pop-UpBuilt-in Speedlight pops up automatically when required Controlling the Flash Speedlight OptionsFlash Mode Flash-Mode Indicators for Optional SpeedlightsOptions for Optional Speedlights Speedlight Cntrl 115Select Off to restore normal exposure and white balance Varying Settings Automatically Auto Bracketing116 Option No. of shotsRestrictions on Bracketing Recording TimeConfirming Autoexposure Bracketing Confirming White Balance BracketingRestrictions on Noise Reduction Avoiding Grainy Photographs Noise ReductionConfirming Noise Reduction 118Default Setting Restoring Default Settings Reset All119 Monitor Options Display Mode Brightness Setting Default120 Off Auto Single Wide Int&Ext ActiveSet-up Menu Camera SetupSET-UP Menu P, S, A, M SET-UP Menu PlaybackControlling the Monitor Display Mode P, S, A, M Only Adjusting Monitor Settings Monitor OptionsAdjusting Monitor Brightness Brightness 122123 Customizing Camera Controls ControlsPosure 124125 Conserving Battery Power Auto Off126 File NumberingAudio Confirmation Shutter Sound Resetting File Numbering to127 Option Description OffDuring Formatting Formatting Memory Cards CF Card FormatBefore Formatting 128Confirming Shutter Release Shot Confirmation Setting the Time and Date DateStoring Photo Info in a Separate File info.txt 129Choosing a Language Language Choosing a Video Standard Video Mode130 Choosing a USB Option USB Protecting Images from Deletion Disable Delete131 ProtocolWindows 2000 Professional 132Deleting Pictures Delete Playback Menu133 Managing PicturesBefore Deletion Deleting Selected Pictures Selected Images134 Deleting All Pictures Erase All Images Cancelling the Current Print Order Print SetRemoving Transfer Marking from All Images Transfer Hidden and Protected Pictures136 Selecting a Folder for Playback FoldersHidden and Protected Images Deleting Folders Delete137 Automated Playback Slide Show Have not been hidden using Hide Image will beSmall Picture 138Frame Interval Changing the Display IntervalAuto Off 139Restrictions on Perspective Control Changing Vertical Perspective Perspective Control140 Stretch top Image Bottom 141Perspective Control Choosing a Size for Small Pictures Small Pic142 143 Safeguarding Valuable Pictures ProtectHiding Pictures During Playback Hide Image Deleted using the button or the options in the Delete menuAll images are hidden 144Ordering Prints Print Set Cancelling the Print Order145 Prints, and the information to be included on each146 Selecting Pictures for Transfer Selected Photos Selecting Images for Transfer Auto Transfer147 List of thumbnailsMarking All Images for Transfer Selecting All Pictures for Transfer All PhotosMarking Pictures for Transfer with Other Cameras Removing Transfer Marking from All ImagesCamera Care, Options, and Resources 149Rechargeable battery EN-EL1 Li-ion batteries Optional Accessories150 Carrying case151 Approved Memory Cards152 Caring for the Camera and BatteryTips and Tricks for Handling Batteries Storage153 Avoid Contact with Liquid Crystal Cleaning154 Web Resources TroubleshootingFor Product Information and Tips For Contact Information 155Possible cause 156157 Problem Possible cause158 Error Messages159 160 161 SpecificationsFile system 162163 Weight Operating Environment Temperature HumiditySystem requirements Nikon View 5 Windows 164165 IndexIndex 166Party/Indoor Perspective Control, 140-142 Photocell 1676MAA2311-05