6MAA2311-05 | Nikon S2H05000501 specs

Printed in Japan S2H05000501(11)

6MAA2311-05

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Nikon S2H05000501 manual 6MAA2311-05

Contents

Digital Camera Shoot, View, and Enjoy Product Documentation Quick-Start Guide For Your Safety Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder Iii Use appropriate cablesPage Trademark Information Table of Contents Vii Measuring Light Metering Viii Monitor Options Getting to Know the COOLPIX4500 Getting StartedOverview First Steps Overview 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 How to Use It-Camera Controls and Displays Monitor Viewfinder 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 Clock Battery Close the battery-chamber cover Insert the Memory Card Removing Memory Cards Closing the Card-Slot CoverFormatting Memory Cards Close the card slot cover Choose a Language Set the Time and Date Menu. To exit menus, press Menu button Basic Playback Taking Pictures18-26 27-30 Ready the Camera Auto Power OffTaking Pictures Basics Meaning Choose Auto ModeDisplay Camera status Default Adjust Camera Settings OptionalSetting Frame the Picture Built-in Speedlight Swivel Limit Monitor or Viewfinder? Don’t Block the Shot Controlling the Monitor Focus and Shoot During Recording Take the picture Return the lens section to the storage position Put the Camera AwayLower the built-in Speedlight Rotate the lens section to the position shown Quick Review and Playback Basic PlaybackDuring Playback To view pictures, press Button View other Pictures View current Picture full screen When the Memory Card Contains No PicturesQuick Review Press Description Full-Screen Playback Press Thumbnail Playback Delete highlighted Picture Return to Shooting modeHighlight pictures Through Images Connecting to a Television or VCR Connecting to a Computer32-39 Nikon View Connecting to a ComputerBefore You Begin Installing Nikon View XP Professional, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Read installation instructions for Nikon View Install Adobe Acrobat ReaderAlready Have Nikon View? Making the Connection Connecting to Your Computer Direct Connection Connecting Your Camera by Cable Before Connecting the Camera Use a Reliable Power Source Panorama Assist/Ultra HS Selecting Pictures for Transfer Windows 98 Second Edition SE Windows 2000 ProfessionalWindows Millennium Edition Me Mac OS CompactFlash Card Readers Reading Pictures from Memory CardsPC Card Adapter Removing the Memory Card Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional Use an AC Adapter Connecting to a Television or VCRChoosing a Video Mode Television Playback Beyond Point- and-Shoot Camera Controls Mode Shooting-Mode SelectionShooting and Exposure Modes Description Menu Scene Mode Scene Mode Image Quality and Size Icon Flash mode IconFocus mode Scene Description Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sun- rises Scene Description BlurEffects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting Any Any Auto Scene Background artistically blurred Tips on Creating a Multiple Exposure Any† Auto Multiple Exposure and Panorama Assist Noise Reduction Taking Pictures for a Panorama Use a Tripod Viewing Photographs Taken in Panorama Mode Panorama Assist Programmed Auto Flexible Program Exposure Warning Shutter-Priority AutoShutter-Speed Limitations Noise Faster Shutter Speeds Aperture-Priority AutoAperture and Zoom Manual Shutter-Speed Display When manual exposure mode is selected Long Time-Exposures Bulb Macro Close-Up Focus ModeFocusing Near and Far Option Description Delaying Shutter Release Self-Timer Mode Getting Good Results with Autofocus AutofocusChoose the Center Focus Area Focus and Exposure Lock Autoexposure Lock Shoot- Focus Mode Manual Focus Optical vs. Digital Zoom Optical and Digital ZoomOptical Zoom Framing Pictures Digital Zoom Restrictions on Digital Zoom Flash-Ready Lamp Flash ModeAuto Flash Off Flash Photography Flash mode is controlled with the button Using the Built-in SpeedlightAnytime Anytime flash + Using an Optional Speedlight Sync Terminal When Lighting Is Poor Use Only Nikon Flash AccessoriesClose-Ups Movie Mode Making Movies P, S, A, and M Func Button Cancelling Exposure CompensationExposure Compensation Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value Reacting Faster to Light Sensitivity P, S, A, and MISO 200 and Above 200 400 800 To delete the picture, press Button Disable DeleteKeep or Delete Confirmation dialog will be displayed. PressPage More About Playback Playback Options Zoom photo View other Areas of image Cancel zoom Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Creating a Small Copy of a Picture Small Picture Restrictions on Small Picture Viewing Small Picture Files on Other Cameras Movie Playback Inverted Playback Description If voice memo can be recorded Adding Audio Commentary Voice MemoPlay Memo Deleting voice memo Select Yes to delete voice memo File Information Photo InformationImage File and Folder Names Shooting Information, Exposure Information Focus Confirmation Shooting Menu Using Camera MenusIndex to Menu Options Set-up Menu Image Size & Quality and Scene Modes Index to Menu OptionsShooting Menu P, S, A, and M Modes Saturation Control SET-UP Menu P, S, A, and M Modes Index to Menu Options Ntsc Playback Menu SET-UP Menu Playback Mode Basic Menu Operations Using Camera MenusMain Menu Display menu Activate the selected menu A.4 Making Selections with the Command DialMake a selection A.2 Exit the menus Shooting Options Shooting MenuOption Choosing a White Balance Setting What Is White Balance?Keeping Colors True White Balance Bulb Type Fine-Tuning White BalanceConfirming White Balance White W Memory and sets white balance to this value Preset White BalanceZoom in and the menu at right will appear in the monitor Recorded Image. Best choice in most circumstances Measuring Light MeteringConfirming the Metering Method Off-center subjects Taking a Sequence of Shots Continuous Focus, Exposure, and White Balance Confirming the Continuous Setting Using a FlashUltra HS/Movie Restrictions on BSS Getting Sharper Pictures BSS Best Shot SelectorConfirming BSS Ing to shooting conditions Adjusting Contrast and Brightness Image AdjustmentViewing the Current Image Adjustment Setting Later be retouched on a computer Black-and-White/Sepia Controlling Color Saturation Control100 Making Effective Use of Memory Image Quality and Size 101 102 Confirming Image Quality and Size SettingsImage Quality Compression Ratio approx Print 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 Inverse Color Confirming the Lens SettingSlide Copy Adapter 107 Controlling Exposure Exposure Options Confirming AE-Lock SettingsRestores normal exposure and white balance 108 Confirming Exposure Compensation 109 Spot AF Area Metering Focus-Area Selection AF Area ModeControlling Focus Focus Options 110 Auto-Focus Mode 111 Controlling Zoom Zoom Options 112 Prevent this, choose an f/-number from about f/5 to 113Aperture changes as you zoom in or out Around f/7 Built-in Speedlight pops up automatically when required Popup Settings for the Built-in Speedlight Pop-UpControlling Flash Output Variable Power Controlling the Flash Speedlight Options Options for Optional Speedlights Speedlight Cntrl Flash-Mode Indicators for Optional SpeedlightsFlash Mode 115 116 Varying Settings Automatically Auto BracketingSelect Off to restore normal exposure and white balance Option No. of shots Confirming Autoexposure Bracketing Recording TimeRestrictions on Bracketing Confirming White Balance Bracketing Confirming Noise Reduction Avoiding Grainy Photographs Noise ReductionRestrictions on Noise Reduction 118 Default Setting Restoring Default Settings Reset All119 120 Setting DefaultMonitor Options Display Mode Brightness Off Auto Single Wide Int&Ext Active SET-UP Menu P, S, A, M Camera SetupSet-up Menu SET-UP Menu Playback Adjusting Monitor Brightness Brightness Adjusting Monitor Settings Monitor OptionsControlling the Monitor Display Mode P, S, A, M Only 122 Customizing Camera Controls Controls 123 124 Posure Conserving Battery Power Auto Off 125 File Numbering 126 127 Resetting File Numbering toAudio Confirmation Shutter Sound Option Description Off Before Formatting Formatting Memory Cards CF Card FormatDuring Formatting 128 Storing Photo Info in a Separate File info.txt Setting the Time and Date DateConfirming Shutter Release Shot Confirmation 129 Choosing a Language Language Choosing a Video Standard Video Mode130 131 Protecting Images from Deletion Disable DeleteChoosing a USB Option USB Protocol 132 Windows 2000 Professional 133 Playback MenuDeleting Pictures Delete Managing Pictures Before Deletion Deleting Selected Pictures Selected Images134 Removing Transfer Marking from All Images Transfer Cancelling the Current Print Order Print SetDeleting All Pictures Erase All Images Hidden and Protected Pictures Selecting a Folder for Playback Folders 136 Hidden and Protected Images Deleting Folders Delete137 Small Picture Have not been hidden using Hide Image will beAutomated Playback Slide Show 138 Auto Off Changing the Display IntervalFrame Interval 139 Restrictions on Perspective Control Changing Vertical Perspective Perspective Control140 141 Stretch top Image Bottom Perspective Control Choosing a Size for Small Pictures Small Pic142 Safeguarding Valuable Pictures Protect 143 All images are hidden Deleted using the button or the options in the Delete menuHiding Pictures During Playback Hide Image 144 145 Cancelling the Print OrderOrdering Prints Print Set Prints, and the information to be included on each 146 147 Selecting Images for Transfer Auto TransferSelecting Pictures for Transfer Selected Photos List of thumbnails Marking Pictures for Transfer with Other Cameras Selecting All Pictures for Transfer All PhotosMarking All Images for Transfer Removing Transfer Marking from All Images 149 Camera Care, Options, and Resources 150 Optional AccessoriesRechargeable battery EN-EL1 Li-ion batteries Carrying case Approved Memory Cards 151 Caring for the Camera and Battery 152 Tips and Tricks for Handling Batteries Storage153 Avoid Contact with Liquid Crystal Cleaning154 For Product Information and Tips For Contact Information TroubleshootingWeb Resources 155 156 Possible cause Problem Possible cause 157 Error Messages 158 159 160 Specifications 161 162 File system Weight Operating Environment Temperature Humidity 163 164 System requirements Nikon View 5 Windows Index 165 166 Index 167 Party/Indoor Perspective Control, 140-142 Photocell 6MAA2311-05