Basics of Shooting and Playback | Nikon 26317, S30 manual

The Basics of Shooting and

Playback

Preparation
Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries	10
Preparation 2 Insert a Memory Card	12
Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time	15
Shooting
Step 1 Turn the Camera On	18
Step 2 Frame a Picture	20
Step 3 Focus and Shoot	22
Playback
Step 4 Play Back Images	25
Step 5 Delete Images	26

The Basics of Shooting and Playback

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Nikon 26317, S30 manual Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time, Basics of Shooting and Playback

Contents

Reference Manual Trademark Information Page Read This First Confirming the Package Contents Iii About This Manual Reference Section, F Technical Notes and Index Other InformationIcon Before Taking Important Pictures Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Life-Long Learning Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced About the Manuals Comply with copyright notices Disposing of Data Storage DevicesVii Do not use the camera in the presence of flammable gas For Your Safety Keep out of reach of children Observe caution when handling batteries Introduction Use appropriate cables Modifications Xii Interface Cables Xiii Following apply only to users in European countries Xiv Important Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation Xvi camera or result in camera malfunction Xvii Before Using the Camera Underwater Xviii Cleaning After Using the Camera Underwater Xix Introduction BClearing the fogging Xxi Table of Contents Xxiii F21 XxivF10 F17 Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Camera BodyMonitor Lens with protective glass Camera BodyOperations Multi selector Battery-chamber Attaching the Camera Strap 17, 80, E54 Shooting ModeMonitor 63, E39 Playback ModeCamera and Basic Operations 60, E9 Flexible button Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Using the Flexible ButtonsShooting mode Flexible button Playback mode Press Hor Ito display other To select an item, press Shooting modeDefault setting Selecting Items Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time Before opening the covers, hold Preparation 1 Insert the BatteriesInsert the batteries Alkaline Batteries Battery TypeApplicable Batteries Removing the Batteries Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place Preparation 2 Insert a Memory CardInsert a memory card Inserting a Memory Card Formatting a Memory Card Removing the Memory Card Approved Memory Cards Internal Memory and Memory Cards Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time Press the power switch to turn on the camera Press flexible button 4 O Use flexible buttons 2 to 4 to select the date format Imprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time SettingClock Battery Exhausted Battery level indicatorTurn the Camera On Monitor turns on Basics of Shooting and Playback Camera enters Power Saving Function Auto OffStandby mode Turning the Camera On and Off Frame the picture When Using a TripodFrame a Picture Hold the camera steady Digital Zoom and Interpolation Using the ZoomZoom Enabled Basics of Shooting and Playback Digital Zoom Press the shutter-release button the rest Way down A23 Focus and ShootPress the shutter-release button halfway A23 Shutter-release Button To Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot AutofocusFlash Viewing Images Press the cshooting/playback mode buttonPlay Back Images Use the multi selector to select an image to display NErase this picture only Only the current image is deleted Delete ImagesPress flexible button 2 or 3 to select the deletion method Press the multi selector Jor Kto Selecting which images you want to deletePage Change Colors Decorate Shooting Features Shutter speed are increased to reduce blurring AAuto Mode Single AF Changing AAuto Mode Settings Or e Adjust brightness, vividness, and hueChange Colors Press the multi selector Jor Kto select b Press the shutter-release button to take a picture Ris displayed if you have adjusted any of the settings EAdjusting Hue White Balance BAdjusting Brightness Exposure CompensationCAdjusting Vividness Saturation Frame the subject and take a picture Decorate SettingsDecorate Select a frame, and then press flexible Button 4 O Choose a Style Shooting Suited to Scenes Changing Scene Mode Settings Characteristics of Each Scene Page Shooting Features Shooting Features PHighlight colors KPhotograph fireworks Button sound Change SoundsPress the multi selector Jor Kto select xor Then press H Standard sounds Sounds will not be heard Press flexible button 4 O to return to shooting Flash Lamp Using the FlashFlash Mode Setting Available Flash Modes Mis displayed Using the Self-timerFeatures Press flexible button 2 j10 s Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Shooting ends Using the Smile TimerPress flexible button 3 YSmile Autofocus A24 Auto Off in Smile Timer ModeWhen the Self-timer Lamp Flashes Releasing the Shutter Manually Smaller size than E Medium 4 megapixels Changing the SizeImage Types Image Size and Quality Smaller size than D Large 10 megapixels Movie bitrate Approx .7 Mbps Default setting Movie bitrate Approx Mbps Small 640×480Movie Types Movie type Size pixels Description Large 720p 1280×720 Small 2 megapixels 7240 Number of Images That Can Be SavedMedium 4 megapixels 3820 Movie AF Default Settings Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Intervals, or Photograph fireworks is Option Descriptions Take a series of picturesA38, Shoot at intervals Electronic VR Take a series of pictures A38 FocusingUsing Face Detection Shoot at intervals A39 when using Button halfway and recompose the picture Focus LockHalfway Continue holding down the shutter-release Using Skin Softening Playback Zoom Thumbnail Display Using ViewNXPlayback Features Image is zoomed Playback Zoom Thumbnail Display For night scenes Features Available in Playback Mode Playback MenuADecorate2 An automated slide show GChoose by date Available when a movie is displayed Playback FeaturesFFavorites Album MSlide show Play back images, saved in the internal USB/audio/video output connector How to open the cover Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or PrinterPage Windows Using ViewNXInstalling ViewNX Compatible Operating Systems Mac OS Start the installer QuickTime Windows only Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM driveFollow the on-screen instructions to install the software Download the software Choose how images will be copied to the computer Connecting the USB CableTransferring Images to the Computer Click Start Transfer When using WindowsTransfer images to the computer Starting ViewNX 2 Manually Viewing ImagesTerminate the connection Start ViewNXPage Recording Movies Playing Back Movies Recording and Playing Back Movies Press the bemovie-record button again to end recording Recording MoviesDisplay the shooting screen Press the bemovie-record button to start recording a moviePage Small 640 640×480 Maximum Movie LengthFunctions Available with Movie Recording Large 720p 1280×720 Deleting movies Playing Back MoviesPress flexible button 2 AView During playback Adjusting volumeFunctions Available During Playback Paused General Camera Setup General Camera Setup Format card Setup MenuTaking still pictures Format memory Reference Section Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TVConnecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print Editing Still Images Editing Features Small picture can be added Restrictions on Image EditingOriginal and Edited Images Add a diorama effect Decorate Section DChange ColorsPHighlight Colors Cyanotype Save images in cyan-blue monochrome File and Folder Names E51 Reference Section DecoratePress the multi selector Jor Kto select a Frame, and then press flexible button Confirm the effect and press flexible button 4 O QSoften PicturesFAdd Starbursts Confirm the effect and press flexible WAdd a Fisheye EffectMAdd a Diorama Effect SSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an Image Press flexible button 4 h HCrop Creating a Cropped CopyRefine copy composition Image Size E10 E11 Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TVSet the TV’s input to external video input If the Images Are Not Displayed on the TV E12 Print order option E31 Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintE13 E14 Connecting the Camera to a PrinterCheck printer settings Turn off the camera Turn on the printer E15 Turn on the camera E16 Printing Individual ImagesPress flexible button 3 bCopies Printing begins Press flexible button 4 cPaper sizeSelect a paper size Press flexible button 2 aStart print To exit the print menu, press the flexible button 1 Q Printing Multiple ImagesE18 Print selection Dpof printingE19 E20 Paper Size E21 E22 Playback MenuFavorites Adding Images to Albums Adding Images to AlbumsPress flexible button 2 uAdd to favorites E23 E24 Playing Back Images in AlbumsPress flexible button 3 rView favorites Play back the images in the selected album Selected image is removed from the album Removing Images from AlbumsPress flexible button 3 s E25 Image Selection Screen E35 Up to 20 images can be selected DPhoto AlbumsSelect an image and then press flexible button 4 O E26 E27 MSlide Show E28 Press flexible button 2 AStartSlide show begins End the slide show or restart it E29 GChoose by Date Counterclockwise Clockwise DRotate PicturesE30 Rotate 90 degrees E31 APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print OrderPress flexible button 2 oSelect Print Date Canceling Existing Print OrderE32 E33 HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory CardSelect the copy source and destination Select the copy method If Memory contains no images. Is Displayed E34 E35 Image Selection Screen Press and hold flexible button 2 b EExchange MessagesLeave a Message Press flexible button 2 ILeave a message E37 E38 Leave a ReplyPress flexible button 3 JLeave a reply Press flexible button 2 b E39 Play RecordingsPress flexible button 4 KPlay recordings Erase Recordings E40 Erase E41 Welcome Screen E42 Date and TimeBrightness Print Date and Print Order Print Date Imprinting Date and TimeE43 Camera shake are reduced Electronic VRE44 Option Description E45 Format Memory/Format CardFormatting the Internal Memory Formatting a Memory Card Hungarian LanguageE46 E47 Video ModeMenu Background Shooting Menu Reset AllSetup Menu E48 Others Option Default value Paper size E17, E18E49 MLithium FR6/L91 AA-size lithium batteries Battery TypeFirmware Version E50 E51 File and Folder Names E52 E53 Optional AccessoriesBattery Battery charger Yes Error MessagesE54 Format card? Select a memory card with faster write speed E55 E56 Camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or NikonAuthorized service representative Resume to resume printing Button 3 RResume to resume printing Ink errorE57 Paper E58 Technical Notes and Index Technical Notes and Index Do Not Allow Damp to Enter Inside the Camera Caring for the ProductCamera Do Not Subject the Product to Strong Shocks Keep away from Strong Magnetic Fields Avoid Sudden Changes in TemperatureShock and Vibration Maximum Depth Technical Notes and Index Charging Batteries Set the Battery type setting A80, E50 to Coolpix Ni-MHBatteries Spare Batteries Recycling Battery TerminalsRemaining Battery Charge Cold Environment Usage Memory Cards Cleaning Cleaning and Storage Storage F10 TroubleshootingPower, Display, Settings Issues Cannot operate properly Camera is off Battery exhausted F11 Ups Shooting IssuesCharacteristics of Digital Cameras F12 F13 F14 Playback Issues F15 Using View favorites F16 F17 Specifications Choose a style is set to Photograph fireworks F18 F19 F20 Specifications F21 Supported Standards F22 SymbolsIndex 80, E42 F23 Removing images from albums ..... E25 Power switch/power-on lampF24 Number of exposures remaining F25 F26 F27 F28 Page 6MNA4911-01