Taking Pictures, 18-26, Basic Playback, 27-30

Tutorial

Basic Photography and Playback

This chapter takes you through the basic steps in- volved in taking pictures and playing them back.

Taking Pictures

Read this section for a step-by-step guide to the basics of taking pictures with the COOLPIX4500:

STEP 1 Ready the Camera		18–19
STEP 2 Choose Auto Mode
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STEP 3	Adjust Settings (Optional)
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STEP 4	Frame the Picture	20–23

STEP 5	Focus and Shoot	24–25

STEP 6	Put the Camera Away
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Basic Playback

This section describes how to view pictures in the monitor.

Taking Pictures

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Basic Playback

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Nikon S2H05000501 manual Taking Pictures, 18-26, Basic Playback, 27-30

Contents

Digital Camera Shoot, View, and Enjoy Quick-Start Guide Product Documentation Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder For Your Safety Use appropriate cables IiiPage Trademark Information Table of Contents Measuring Light Metering Vii Monitor Options Viii First Steps Getting StartedOverview Getting to Know the COOLPIX4500 Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories OverviewAbout This Manual Life-Long Learning Where to Find It-Parts of the COOLPIX4500 Getting to Know the COOLPIX4500Parts of the Camera and Their Functions Menu button Focus mode button Monitor How to Use It-Camera Controls and Displays Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment Dial Func ButtonMulti Selector First Steps Attach the Camera StrapGetting Ready to Use Your Camera Insert the Battery Read Battery WarningsAlternative Power Sources Close the battery-chamber cover Clock Battery Insert the Memory Card Close the card slot cover Closing the Card-Slot CoverFormatting Memory Cards Removing Memory Cards Choose a Language Set the Time and Date Menu. To exit menus, press Menu button 27-30 Taking Pictures18-26 Basic Playback Basics Auto Power OffTaking Pictures Ready the Camera Camera status Choose Auto ModeDisplay Meaning Frame the Picture Adjust Camera Settings OptionalSetting Default Swivel Limit Built-in Speedlight Monitor or Viewfinder? Controlling the Monitor Don’t Block the Shot Focus and Shoot Take the picture During Recording Rotate the lens section to the position shown Put the Camera AwayLower the built-in Speedlight Return the lens section to the storage position To view pictures, press Button Basic PlaybackDuring Playback Quick Review and Playback Press Description When the Memory Card Contains No PicturesQuick Review View other Pictures View current Picture full screen Press Full-Screen Playback Delete highlighted Picture Return to Shooting mode Thumbnail PlaybackHighlight pictures Through Images Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Television or VCR32-39 XP Professional, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Connecting to a ComputerBefore You Begin Installing Nikon View Nikon View Install Adobe Acrobat Reader Read installation instructions for Nikon ViewAlready Have Nikon View? Direct Connection Connecting Your Camera by Cable Making the Connection Connecting to Your Computer Use a Reliable Power Source Before Connecting the Camera Selecting Pictures for Transfer Panorama Assist/Ultra HS Mac OS Windows 2000 ProfessionalWindows Millennium Edition Me Windows 98 Second Edition SE Reading Pictures from Memory Cards CompactFlash Card ReadersPC Card Adapter Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional Removing the Memory Card Television Playback Connecting to a Television or VCRChoosing a Video Mode Use an AC Adapter Camera Controls Beyond Point- and-Shoot Description Menu Shooting-Mode SelectionShooting and Exposure Modes Mode Scene Mode Image Quality and Size Scene Mode Scene Description Flash mode IconFocus mode Icon Any Any Auto Scene Description BlurEffects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sun- rises Background artistically blurred Scene Any† Auto Tips on Creating a Multiple Exposure Noise Reduction Multiple Exposure and Panorama Assist Use a Tripod Taking Pictures for a Panorama Panorama Assist Viewing Photographs Taken in Panorama Mode Flexible Program Programmed Auto Noise Shutter-Priority AutoShutter-Speed Limitations Exposure Warning Aperture-Priority Auto Faster Shutter SpeedsAperture and Zoom Shutter-Speed Display Manual Long Time-Exposures Bulb When manual exposure mode is selected Option Description Focus ModeFocusing Near and Far Macro Close-Up Delaying Shutter Release Self-Timer Mode Autofocus Getting Good Results with AutofocusChoose the Center Focus Area Autoexposure Lock Focus and Exposure Lock Manual Focus Shoot- Focus Mode Framing Pictures Optical and Digital ZoomOptical Zoom Optical vs. Digital Zoom Restrictions on Digital Zoom Digital Zoom Flash Photography Flash ModeAuto Flash Off Flash-Ready Lamp Using the Built-in Speedlight Flash mode is controlled with the buttonAnytime Anytime flash + Sync Terminal Using an Optional Speedlight Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories When Lighting Is PoorClose-Ups Making Movies P, S, A, and M Movie Mode Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value Cancelling Exposure CompensationExposure Compensation Func Button 200 400 800 Sensitivity P, S, A, and MISO 200 and Above Reacting Faster to Light Confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press Disable DeleteKeep or Delete To delete the picture, press ButtonPage Playback Options More About Playback Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom Zoom photo View other Areas of image Cancel zoom Creating a Small Copy of a Picture Small Picture Viewing Small Picture Files on Other Cameras Restrictions on Small Picture Inverted Playback Movie Playback Deleting voice memo Select Yes to delete voice memo Adding Audio Commentary Voice MemoPlay Memo Description If voice memo can be recorded Shooting Information, Photo InformationImage File and Folder Names File Information Focus Confirmation Exposure Information Set-up Menu Using Camera MenusIndex to Menu Options Shooting Menu Index to Menu Options Image Size & Quality and Scene ModesShooting Menu P, S, A, and M Modes Saturation Control Index to Menu Options SET-UP Menu P, S, A, and M Modes Ntsc Playback Menu SET-UP Menu Playback Mode Display menu Using Camera MenusMain Menu Basic Menu Operations Activate the selected menu Exit the menus Making Selections with the Command DialMake a selection A.2 A.4 Shooting Menu Shooting OptionsOption What Is White Balance? Choosing a White Balance SettingKeeping Colors True White Balance White W Fine-Tuning White BalanceConfirming White Balance Bulb Type Recorded Preset White BalanceZoom in and the menu at right will appear in the monitor Memory and sets white balance to this value Off-center subjects Measuring Light MeteringConfirming the Metering Method Image. Best choice in most circumstances Focus, Exposure, and White Balance Taking a Sequence of Shots Continuous Using a Flash Confirming the Continuous SettingUltra HS/Movie Getting Sharper Pictures BSS Best Shot Selector Restrictions on BSSConfirming BSS Later be retouched on a computer Adjusting Contrast and Brightness Image AdjustmentViewing the Current Image Adjustment Setting Ing to shooting conditions Controlling Color Saturation Control Black-and-White/Sepia100 101 Making Effective Use of Memory Image Quality and Size Compression Ratio approx Confirming Image Quality and Size SettingsImage Quality 102 Image Size Print Size103 Storing Menu Settings User Setting Confirming User Setting104 Making Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening Confirming Image Sharpening105 Settings for Optional Converter Lenses Lens 106Use with 107 Confirming the Lens SettingSlide Copy Adapter Slide Copy Adapter Inverse Color 108 Confirming AE-Lock SettingsRestores normal exposure and white balance Controlling Exposure Exposure Options 109 Confirming Exposure Compensation 110 Focus-Area Selection AF Area ModeControlling Focus Focus Options Spot AF Area Metering 111 Auto-Focus Mode 112 Controlling Zoom Zoom Options Around f/7 113Aperture changes as you zoom in or out Prevent this, choose an f/-number from about f/5 to Controlling the Flash Speedlight Options Popup Settings for the Built-in Speedlight Pop-UpControlling Flash Output Variable Power Built-in Speedlight pops up automatically when required 115 Flash-Mode Indicators for Optional SpeedlightsFlash Mode Options for Optional Speedlights Speedlight Cntrl Option No. of shots Varying Settings Automatically Auto BracketingSelect Off to restore normal exposure and white balance 116 Confirming White Balance Bracketing Recording TimeRestrictions on Bracketing Confirming Autoexposure Bracketing 118 Avoiding Grainy Photographs Noise ReductionRestrictions on Noise Reduction Confirming Noise Reduction Restoring Default Settings Reset All Default Setting119 Off Auto Single Wide Int&Ext Active Setting DefaultMonitor Options Display Mode Brightness 120 SET-UP Menu Playback Camera SetupSet-up Menu SET-UP Menu P, S, A, M 122 Adjusting Monitor Settings Monitor OptionsControlling the Monitor Display Mode P, S, A, M Only Adjusting Monitor Brightness Brightness 123 Customizing Camera Controls Controls Posure 124 125 Conserving Battery Power Auto Off 126 File Numbering Option Description Off Resetting File Numbering toAudio Confirmation Shutter Sound 127 128 Formatting Memory Cards CF Card FormatDuring Formatting Before Formatting 129 Setting the Time and Date DateConfirming Shutter Release Shot Confirmation Storing Photo Info in a Separate File info.txt Choosing a Video Standard Video Mode Choosing a Language Language130 Protocol Protecting Images from Deletion Disable DeleteChoosing a USB Option USB 131 Windows 2000 Professional 132 Managing Pictures Playback MenuDeleting Pictures Delete 133 Deleting Selected Pictures Selected Images Before Deletion134 Hidden and Protected Pictures Cancelling the Current Print Order Print SetDeleting All Pictures Erase All Images Removing Transfer Marking from All Images Transfer 136 Selecting a Folder for Playback Folders Deleting Folders Delete Hidden and Protected Images137 138 Have not been hidden using Hide Image will beAutomated Playback Slide Show Small Picture 139 Changing the Display IntervalFrame Interval Auto Off Changing Vertical Perspective Perspective Control Restrictions on Perspective Control140 Stretch top Image Bottom 141 Choosing a Size for Small Pictures Small Pic Perspective Control142 143 Safeguarding Valuable Pictures Protect 144 Deleted using the button or the options in the Delete menuHiding Pictures During Playback Hide Image All images are hidden Prints, and the information to be included on each Cancelling the Print OrderOrdering Prints Print Set 145 146 List of thumbnails Selecting Images for Transfer Auto TransferSelecting Pictures for Transfer Selected Photos 147 Removing Transfer Marking from All Images Selecting All Pictures for Transfer All PhotosMarking All Images for Transfer Marking Pictures for Transfer with Other Cameras Camera Care, Options, and Resources 149 Carrying case Optional AccessoriesRechargeable battery EN-EL1 Li-ion batteries 150 151 Approved Memory Cards 152 Caring for the Camera and Battery Storage Tips and Tricks for Handling Batteries153 Cleaning Avoid Contact with Liquid Crystal154 155 TroubleshootingWeb Resources For Product Information and Tips For Contact Information Possible cause 156 157 Problem Possible cause 158 Error Messages 159 160 161 Specifications File system 162 163 Weight Operating Environment Temperature Humidity System requirements Nikon View 5 Windows 164 165 Index Index 166 Party/Indoor Perspective Control, 140-142 Photocell 167 6MAA2311-05