Proxima ASA COOLPIX 950 specification

Your television does not mirror the LCD monitor

Checklist:

•Is the camera correctly connected to the television set or VCR? Connect the camera as described in “Connections: Connect- ing to a Television or VCR.”

•Is the television tuned to the video channel? Tune the television to the video channel.

•Is your television compatible with the COOLPIX 950?

The COOLPIX 950 is available in two models: an NTSC- compatible model for sale in countries that have adopted the NTSC standard, and a PAL-compatible model for sale in countries that have adopted the PAL standard. When using your COOLPIX 950 overseas, check to be sure that the local video standard is compatible with your model.

Your camera will not show photographs stored on the memory card

•Have the files been written or renamed by a computer?

The COOLPIX 950 can only read files that conform to the format and naming conventions used by the camera.

Your computer can’t read photographs recorded on the memory card

Checklist:

•Is the card correctly inserted in the PC-card adapter or CF card reader?

See “Connections: Viewing Photos on a Computer.”

•Is the PC-card adapter or CF card reader correctly connected to the computer and are the appropriate drivers installed? See the documentation provided with your computer or card reader. If you are using a PC-card adapter with Windows 3.1, you may need to configure your computer for an ATA RAM card.

•Have you installed software that can display JPEG and TIFF files? Nikon View can be used to view JPEG and TIFF files if you have no other imaging software.

Nikon View displays a communications error when you attempt to view photographs using a direct connection

Checklist:

•Is the camera correctly connected to the computer? Connect the camera to your computer’s serial port as described in the Pocket Guide, “Nikon View: Connecting Your Camera to a Computer.”

•Is Nikon View properly installed on your computer?

Consult the Quick Start Guide or reference manual for your platform.

Troubleshooting: General Problems

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Proxima ASA COOLPIX 950 manual Your television does not mirror the LCD monitor

Contents

Coolpix Contents SEQ.XFER Overview Open the battery cover Turn the camera offInsert batteries First Steps Putting Batteries in Your Camera Inserting and Removing Memory Cards Choosing a Language for the MenusOpen the card slot …remove the memory card First Steps Setting the Time and Date Setting the Time and DateClock battery Turn the mode dial to A-REC TakingYour First PhotographRemove the lens cap Remove the lens cap as shown below Check the number of exposures remaining Adjust camera settingsCompose a photograph Half-press the shutter-release button Take a photograph Replace the lens cap Check the resultsReplace the lens cap as shown below Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Flash SettingsSetting How it works When to use it Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Flash Settings Using an External Flash Tips Autofocus settings Focus SettingsUsing the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Focus Settings Lect a focus distance Manual focusFocus Distance Using the Self-Timer Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Using the Self-Timer Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Image Quality and Size Image Quality and SizeImage Quality Approx. No Sensitivity Turn the command dial to select the deImage Size Exposure Mode Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Exposure Mode Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Using the Buttons Play Using the Buttons PlayTo view photos one at a time To select a photo for viewing Press the thumbnail button to Each preview gives the position Camera Menus A-REC MenuTurn the beep speaker on or off Camera Menus The A-REC Menu Selecting a Folder Using Folders A-REC, M-RECRight Folder Options Menu Creating new foldersTo create a new folder Renaming existing folders LCD Brightness Deleting folders Sound Settings Can be turned on and off using the Sound menuAuto Off Other for shooting photos A-REC and M-REC Formatting Memory Cards Memory card in A-REC or M-REC mode, follow these steps M-REC Menu Camera Menus The M-REC Menu M-REC setup menu offers access to the following settings Lens Lens Converter To change the digital zoom setting for M-REC mode Digital Zoom Digital TeleSelect the desired magnification from D-TELE menu Turn the mode dial to M-REC To change the setting, eitherIng mode once you have adjusted Black-and-White Photography Lens Converter Settings Lens Option How it works Using autoexposure and auto white-balance lock Making a Panorama-Tips AE-LOCK User Settings Under the current settings numberM-REC mode, the camera can memorize up to three Second Restoring Default Settings Setting How it works LCD On/Off Set to Program when the camera is turned on Flash is set to Auto when the camera is turned onControls Menu M-REC Card Playback setup menu provides Playback MenuProtects selected photographs from deletion Prepare photographs for printing Deleting Multiple Photographs Deleting All Photographs in Memory To delete a folder Using the zoom buttons, highlight DEDeleting Folders Using Folders Playback Slideshow Protecting Photographs from Deletion Hiding Photographs During Playback Preparing Photographs for Printing Back setup menu Using the zoom buttons, then pressControls Menu Play Connections Connecting to a Television or VCR Connecting to aTelevision or VCRConnections Using a CF Card Reader Using a Pcmcia Card SlotViewing Photos on a Computer Reading Memory Cards Cleaning Caring forYour CameraStorage Caring for Your Camera Optional Accessories AccessoriesWhat’s in the Box Troubleshooting General Problems See Error Messages, below, for more information Exposure count shows zeroMonitor shows the message, no Card Present Images are over- or underexposed Your television does not mirror the LCD monitor Is your television compatible with the Coolpix 950? Troubleshooting Error Messages Error MessagesUse a Nikon memory card S T EM E Rror Specifications Specifications Self-timer Exposure Range continuousWith red-eye reduction, Anytime Flash Slide-show