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Nikon S2H05000501 manual Beyond Point- and-Shoot, Camera Controls

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Beyond Point- and-Shoot

Camera Controls

Read this chapter for advice on the most frequently- used shooting controls, including:

Shooting-Mode Selection ( 42–56)

Focus Mode ( 57–61)

Optical and Digital Zoom ( 62–63)

Flash Mode ( 64–67)

Making Movies ( 68)

Exposure Compensation ( 69)

Sensitivity ( 70)

Keep or Delete ( 71)

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Nikon S2H05000501 manual Beyond Point- and-Shoot, Camera Controls

Contents

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 ViiiFirst Steps Getting StartedOverview Getting to Know the COOLPIX4500Use 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 DisplaysViewfinder 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 BatteryInsert the Memory Card Close the card slot cover Closing the Card-Slot CoverFormatting Memory Cards Removing Memory CardsChoose a Language Set the Time and Date Menu. To exit menus, press Menu button 27-30 Taking Pictures18-26 Basic PlaybackBasics Auto Power OffTaking Pictures Ready the CameraCamera status Choose Auto ModeDisplay MeaningFrame the Picture Adjust Camera Settings OptionalSetting DefaultSwivel Limit Built-in SpeedlightMonitor or Viewfinder? Controlling the Monitor Don’t Block the ShotFocus and Shoot Take the picture During RecordingRotate the lens section to the position shown Put the Camera AwayLower the built-in Speedlight Return the lens section to the storage positionTo view pictures, press Button Basic PlaybackDuring Playback Quick Review and PlaybackPress Description When the Memory Card Contains No PicturesQuick Review View other Pictures View current Picture full screenPress Full-Screen PlaybackDelete 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 ViewInstall 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 ComputerUse a Reliable Power Source Before Connecting the CameraSelecting Pictures for Transfer Panorama Assist/Ultra HSMac OS Windows 2000 ProfessionalWindows Millennium Edition Me Windows 98 Second Edition SEReading Pictures from Memory Cards CompactFlash Card ReadersPC Card Adapter Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional Removing the Memory CardTelevision Playback Connecting to a Television or VCRChoosing a Video Mode Use an AC AdapterCamera Controls Beyond Point- and-ShootDescription Menu Shooting-Mode SelectionShooting and Exposure Modes ModeScene Mode Image Quality and Size Scene ModeScene Description Flash mode IconFocus mode IconAny Any Auto Scene Description BlurEffects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sun- risesBackground 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 AutoNoise Shutter-Priority AutoShutter-Speed Limitations Exposure WarningAperture-Priority Auto Faster Shutter SpeedsAperture and Zoom Shutter-Speed Display ManualLong Time-Exposures Bulb When manual exposure mode is selectedOption Description Focus ModeFocusing Near and Far Macro Close-UpDelaying Shutter Release Self-Timer Mode Autofocus Getting Good Results with AutofocusChoose the Center Focus Area Autoexposure Lock Focus and Exposure LockManual Focus Shoot- Focus ModeFraming Pictures Optical and Digital ZoomOptical Zoom Optical vs. Digital ZoomRestrictions on Digital Zoom Digital ZoomFlash Photography Flash ModeAuto Flash Off Flash-Ready LampUsing the Built-in Speedlight Flash mode is controlled with the buttonAnytime Anytime flash + Sync Terminal Using an Optional SpeedlightUse Only Nikon Flash Accessories When Lighting Is PoorClose-Ups Making Movies P, S, A, and M Movie ModeChoosing an Exposure Compensation Value Cancelling Exposure CompensationExposure Compensation Func Button200 400 800 Sensitivity P, S, A, and MISO 200 and Above Reacting Faster to LightConfirmation dialog will be displayed. Press Disable DeleteKeep or Delete To delete the picture, press ButtonPage 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 PlaybackDeleting voice memo Select Yes to delete voice memo Adding Audio Commentary Voice MemoPlay Memo Description If voice memo can be recordedShooting Information, Photo InformationImage File and Folder Names File InformationFocus Confirmation Exposure InformationSet-up Menu Using Camera MenusIndex to Menu Options Shooting MenuIndex 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 ModesNtsc Playback Menu SET-UP Menu Playback Mode Display menu Using Camera MenusMain Menu Basic Menu OperationsActivate the selected menu Exit the menus Making Selections with the Command DialMake a selection A.2 A.4Shooting 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 TypeRecorded Preset White BalanceZoom in and the menu at right will appear in the monitor Memory and sets white balance to this valueOff-center subjects Measuring Light MeteringConfirming the Metering Method Image. Best choice in most circumstancesFocus, Exposure, and White Balance Taking a Sequence of Shots ContinuousUsing 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 conditionsControlling Color Saturation Control Black-and-White/Sepia100 101 Making Effective Use of Memory Image Quality and SizeCompression Ratio approx Confirming Image Quality and Size SettingsImage Quality 102Image 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 Color108 Confirming AE-Lock SettingsRestores normal exposure and white balance Controlling Exposure Exposure Options109 Confirming Exposure Compensation110 Focus-Area Selection AF Area ModeControlling Focus Focus Options Spot AF Area Metering111 Auto-Focus Mode112 Controlling Zoom Zoom OptionsAround f/7 113Aperture changes as you zoom in or out Prevent this, choose an f/-number from about f/5 toControlling the Flash Speedlight Options Popup Settings for the Built-in Speedlight Pop-UpControlling Flash Output Variable Power Built-in Speedlight pops up automatically when required115 Flash-Mode Indicators for Optional SpeedlightsFlash Mode Options for Optional Speedlights Speedlight CntrlOption No. of shots Varying Settings Automatically Auto BracketingSelect Off to restore normal exposure and white balance 116Confirming White Balance Bracketing Recording TimeRestrictions on Bracketing Confirming Autoexposure Bracketing118 Avoiding Grainy Photographs Noise ReductionRestrictions on Noise Reduction Confirming Noise ReductionRestoring Default Settings Reset All Default Setting119 Off Auto Single Wide Int&Ext Active Setting DefaultMonitor Options Display Mode Brightness 120SET-UP Menu Playback Camera SetupSet-up Menu SET-UP Menu P, S, A, M122 Adjusting Monitor Settings Monitor OptionsControlling the Monitor Display Mode P, S, A, M Only Adjusting Monitor Brightness Brightness123 Customizing Camera Controls ControlsPosure 124125 Conserving Battery Power Auto Off126 File NumberingOption Description Off Resetting File Numbering toAudio Confirmation Shutter Sound 127128 Formatting Memory Cards CF Card FormatDuring Formatting Before Formatting129 Setting the Time and Date DateConfirming Shutter Release Shot Confirmation Storing Photo Info in a Separate File info.txtChoosing a Video Standard Video Mode Choosing a Language Language130 Protocol Protecting Images from Deletion Disable DeleteChoosing a USB Option USB 131Windows 2000 Professional 132Managing Pictures Playback MenuDeleting Pictures Delete 133Deleting 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 Transfer136 Selecting a Folder for Playback FoldersDeleting Folders Delete Hidden and Protected Images137 138 Have not been hidden using Hide Image will beAutomated Playback Slide Show Small Picture139 Changing the Display IntervalFrame Interval Auto OffChanging Vertical Perspective Perspective Control Restrictions on Perspective Control140 Stretch top Image Bottom 141Choosing a Size for Small Pictures Small Pic Perspective Control142 143 Safeguarding Valuable Pictures Protect144 Deleted using the button or the options in the Delete menuHiding Pictures During Playback Hide Image All images are hiddenPrints, and the information to be included on each Cancelling the Print OrderOrdering Prints Print Set 145146 List of thumbnails Selecting Images for Transfer Auto TransferSelecting Pictures for Transfer Selected Photos 147Removing Transfer Marking from All Images Selecting All Pictures for Transfer All PhotosMarking All Images for Transfer Marking Pictures for Transfer with Other CamerasCamera Care, Options, and Resources 149Carrying case Optional AccessoriesRechargeable battery EN-EL1 Li-ion batteries 150151 Approved Memory Cards152 Caring for the Camera and BatteryStorage Tips and Tricks for Handling Batteries153 Cleaning Avoid Contact with Liquid Crystal154 155 TroubleshootingWeb Resources For Product Information and Tips For Contact InformationPossible 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