Index to Menu Options | Nikon S2H05000501 specification

Index to Menu Options

Menu

IMAGE SIZE & QUALITY ( and Scene Modes)

Pressing the MENU button in mode displays a menu where you can adjust image quality and size. In scene mode, the image size and quality menu can be

accessed by selecting from the scene menu.

Guide—

Index to

Menu

IMAGE QUALITY

Set image quality.

101–102

IMAGE SIZE

Specify the dimensions of the

image in pixels.

101–103

FINE

NORMAL

BASIC

	2272⋅	1704
				640⋅ 480
	1600⋅	1200
			2272⋅ 1520 (3:2)
	1280⋅	960
			(	mode only)
	1024⋅	768

Options

SHOOTING MENU (P, S, A, and M Modes)

In P, S, A, and M modes, the shooting menu contains the options listed below. A

icon next to a menu item indicates that the selection can be made directly from the main menu using the command dial.

WHITE BALANCE

Match white balance to your

Auto

Fluorescent

White Bal Preset

light source.

Daylight

Cloudy

Speedlight

92–94

METERING

Control how the camera sets exposure.

95

CONTINUOUS

Take photos one at a time or in sequence or make movies.

96–97

BEST SHOT SELECTOR

Use when pictures could be blurred by inadvertent camera

movement. 98

IMAGE ADJUSTMENT

Raise or lower brightness or contrast.

99

Incandescent

Matrix

Spot

Center-Weighted

Spot AF Area

	Single
	Continuous
	Continuous	Movie
	Multi-Shot 16	Movie
	Multi-Shot 16
	Ultra HS

Off

On

Auto

Normal

More Contrast

Less Contrast

82

Image 92

Nikon S2H05000501 manual Index to Menu Options, Image Size & Quality and Scene Modes, Shooting Menu P, S, A, and M Modes

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 Started OverviewGetting to Know the COOLPIX4500 First Steps About This Manual Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic AccessoriesOverview Life-Long Learning Parts of the Camera and Their Functions Where to Find It-Parts of the COOLPIX4500Getting to Know the COOLPIX4500 Menu button Focus mode button How to Use It-Camera Controls and Displays Monitor Viewfinder Multi Selector Diopter Adjustment DialFunc Button Getting Ready to Use Your Camera First StepsAttach the Camera Strap Alternative Power Sources Insert the BatteryRead Battery Warnings Clock Battery Close the battery-chamber cover Insert the Memory Card Closing the Card-Slot Cover Formatting Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Close the card slot cover Choose a Language Set the Time and Date Menu. To exit menus, press Menu button Taking Pictures 18-26Basic Playback 27-30 Auto Power Off Taking PicturesReady the Camera Basics Choose Auto Mode DisplayMeaning Camera status Adjust Camera Settings Optional SettingDefault 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 Put the Camera Away Lower the built-in SpeedlightReturn the lens section to the storage position Rotate the lens section to the position shown Basic Playback During PlaybackQuick Review and Playback To view pictures, press Button When the Memory Card Contains No Pictures Quick ReviewView other Pictures View current Picture full screen Press Description Full-Screen Playback Press Highlight pictures Through Images Delete highlighted Picture Return to Shooting modeThumbnail Playback 32-39 Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to a Television or VCR Connecting to a Computer Before You Begin Installing Nikon ViewNikon View XP Professional, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Already Have Nikon View? Install Adobe Acrobat ReaderRead installation instructions for 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 2000 Professional Windows Millennium Edition MeWindows 98 Second Edition SE Mac OS PC Card Adapter Reading Pictures from Memory CardsCompactFlash Card Readers Removing the Memory Card Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional Connecting to a Television or VCR Choosing a Video ModeUse an AC Adapter Television Playback Beyond Point- and-Shoot Camera Controls Shooting-Mode Selection Shooting and Exposure ModesMode Description Menu Scene Mode Scene Mode Image Quality and Size Flash mode Icon Focus modeIcon Scene Description Scene Description Blur Effects of candlelight and other indoor background lightingPreserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sun- rises 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 Shutter-Priority Auto Shutter-Speed LimitationsExposure Warning Noise Aperture and Zoom Aperture-Priority AutoFaster Shutter Speeds Manual Shutter-Speed Display When manual exposure mode is selected Long Time-Exposures Bulb Focus Mode Focusing Near and FarMacro Close-Up Option Description Delaying Shutter Release Self-Timer Mode Choose the Center Focus Area AutofocusGetting Good Results with Autofocus Focus and Exposure Lock Autoexposure Lock Shoot- Focus Mode Manual Focus Optical and Digital Zoom Optical ZoomOptical vs. Digital Zoom Framing Pictures Digital Zoom Restrictions on Digital Zoom Flash Mode Auto Flash OffFlash-Ready Lamp Flash Photography Anytime Anytime flash + Using the Built-in SpeedlightFlash mode is controlled with the button Using an Optional Speedlight Sync Terminal Close-Ups Use Only Nikon Flash AccessoriesWhen Lighting Is Poor Movie Mode Making Movies P, S, A, and M Cancelling Exposure Compensation Exposure CompensationFunc Button Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value Sensitivity P, S, A, and M ISO 200 and AboveReacting Faster to Light 200 400 800 Disable Delete Keep or DeleteTo delete the picture, press Button 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 Adding Audio Commentary Voice Memo Play MemoDescription If voice memo can be recorded Deleting voice memo Select Yes to delete voice memo Photo Information Image File and Folder NamesFile Information Shooting Information, Exposure Information Focus Confirmation Using Camera Menus Index to Menu OptionsShooting Menu Set-up Menu Shooting Menu P, S, A, and M Modes Index to Menu OptionsImage Size & Quality and Scene Modes Saturation Control SET-UP Menu P, S, A, and M Modes Index to Menu Options Ntsc Playback Menu SET-UP Menu Playback Mode Using Camera Menus Main MenuBasic Menu Operations Display menu Activate the selected menu Making Selections with the Command Dial Make a selection A.2A.4 Exit the menus Option Shooting MenuShooting Options Keeping Colors True White Balance What Is White Balance?Choosing a White Balance Setting Fine-Tuning White Balance Confirming White BalanceBulb Type White W Preset White Balance Zoom in and the menu at right will appear in the monitorMemory and sets white balance to this value Recorded Measuring Light Metering Confirming the Metering MethodImage. Best choice in most circumstances Off-center subjects Taking a Sequence of Shots Continuous Focus, Exposure, and White Balance Ultra HS/Movie Using a FlashConfirming the Continuous Setting Confirming BSS Getting Sharper Pictures BSS Best Shot SelectorRestrictions on BSS Adjusting Contrast and Brightness Image Adjustment Viewing the Current Image Adjustment SettingIng to shooting conditions Later be retouched on a computer 100 Controlling Color Saturation ControlBlack-and-White/Sepia Making Effective Use of Memory Image Quality and Size 101 Confirming Image Quality and Size Settings Image Quality102 Compression Ratio approx 103 Image SizePrint Size 104 Storing Menu Settings User SettingConfirming User Setting 105 Making Edges More Distinct Image SharpeningConfirming Image Sharpening Use with Settings for Optional Converter Lenses Lens106 Confirming the Lens Setting Slide Copy AdapterSlide Copy Adapter Inverse Color 107 Confirming AE-Lock Settings Restores normal exposure and white balanceControlling Exposure Exposure Options 108 Confirming Exposure Compensation 109 Focus-Area Selection AF Area Mode Controlling Focus Focus OptionsSpot AF Area Metering 110 Auto-Focus Mode 111 Controlling Zoom Zoom Options 112 113 Aperture changes as you zoom in or outPrevent this, choose an f/-number from about f/5 to Around f/7 Popup Settings for the Built-in Speedlight Pop-Up Controlling Flash Output Variable PowerBuilt-in Speedlight pops up automatically when required Controlling the Flash Speedlight Options Flash-Mode Indicators for Optional Speedlights Flash ModeOptions for Optional Speedlights Speedlight Cntrl 115 Varying Settings Automatically Auto Bracketing Select Off to restore normal exposure and white balance116 Option No. of shots Recording Time Restrictions on BracketingConfirming Autoexposure Bracketing Confirming White Balance Bracketing Avoiding Grainy Photographs Noise Reduction Restrictions on Noise ReductionConfirming Noise Reduction 118 119 Restoring Default Settings Reset AllDefault Setting Setting Default Monitor Options Display Mode Brightness120 Off Auto Single Wide Int&Ext Active Camera Setup Set-up MenuSET-UP Menu P, S, A, M SET-UP Menu Playback Adjusting Monitor Settings Monitor Options Controlling the Monitor Display Mode P, S, A, M OnlyAdjusting Monitor Brightness Brightness 122 Customizing Camera Controls Controls 123 124 Posure Conserving Battery Power Auto Off 125 File Numbering 126 Resetting File Numbering to Audio Confirmation Shutter Sound127 Option Description Off Formatting Memory Cards CF Card Format During FormattingBefore Formatting 128 Setting the Time and Date Date Confirming Shutter Release Shot ConfirmationStoring Photo Info in a Separate File info.txt 129 130 Choosing a Video Standard Video ModeChoosing a Language Language Protecting Images from Deletion Disable Delete Choosing a USB Option USB131 Protocol 132 Windows 2000 Professional Playback Menu Deleting Pictures Delete133 Managing Pictures 134 Deleting Selected Pictures Selected ImagesBefore Deletion Cancelling the Current Print Order Print Set Deleting All Pictures Erase All ImagesRemoving Transfer Marking from All Images Transfer Hidden and Protected Pictures Selecting a Folder for Playback Folders 136 137 Deleting Folders DeleteHidden and Protected Images Have not been hidden using Hide Image will be Automated Playback Slide ShowSmall Picture 138 Changing the Display Interval Frame IntervalAuto Off 139 140 Changing Vertical Perspective Perspective ControlRestrictions on Perspective Control 141 Stretch top Image Bottom 142 Choosing a Size for Small Pictures Small PicPerspective Control Safeguarding Valuable Pictures Protect 143 Deleted using the button or the options in the Delete menu Hiding Pictures During Playback Hide ImageAll images are hidden 144 Cancelling the Print Order Ordering Prints Print Set145 Prints, and the information to be included on each 146 Selecting Images for Transfer Auto Transfer Selecting Pictures for Transfer Selected Photos147 List of thumbnails Selecting All Pictures for Transfer All Photos Marking All Images for TransferMarking Pictures for Transfer with Other Cameras Removing Transfer Marking from All Images 149 Camera Care, Options, and Resources Optional Accessories Rechargeable battery EN-EL1 Li-ion batteries150 Carrying case Approved Memory Cards 151 Caring for the Camera and Battery 152 153 StorageTips and Tricks for Handling Batteries 154 CleaningAvoid Contact with Liquid Crystal Troubleshooting Web ResourcesFor Product Information and Tips For Contact Information 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