Product Documentation The documentation for this product includes the manuals listed below. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from your camera. Quick-Start Guide The Quick-Start Guide takes you through the process of unpacking and setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking your first pictures, and transferring them to your computer. Guide to Digital Photography The Guide to Digital Photography (this manual) provides complete operating instructions for your camera.
For Your Safety Caring for the Camera and Battery To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
Do not disassemble Touching the product’s internal par ts could result in injury. In the event of a malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-author ized service center for inspection. Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled.
Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the pur pose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths. Removing memory cards Memory cards may become hot during use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera.
CAUTIONS Keep dry This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage. Keep free of salt, sand, and dust After using your camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt with a lightly dampened cloth and then dry your camera thoroughly. Do not touch the lens with your fingers The proper procedure for cleaning the lens is described in “Technical Notes: Caring for Your Camer a.
Keep away from strong magnetic fields Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitter s could interfere with the monitor, damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the product’s inter nal circuitry.
• On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure the battery is fully charged before taking pictures outside in cold weather. Keep a spare batter y in a warm place and exchange the two as necessar y. Once warmed, a cold batter y may recover some of its charge. • Should the battery terminals become dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth before use. Memory cards • Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards.
Notices • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any for m, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
Notice for customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and E775 found to comply with the limits for a Tested To Comply Class B digital device, pursuant to Part With FCC Standards 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device is punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample.
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Table of Contents Product Documentation ................................................................................................................ i For Your Safety ..................................................................................................................................... ii Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... viii Introduction: Before You Begin .........
Review and Deletion: Quick Review ......................................................... 56 Quick Review ....................................................................................................................................... 58 Full-Screen Review ............................................................................................................................ 60 Thumbnail Review .....................................................................................................
Camera Setup:The SET-UP Menu .............................................................. 110 Adjusting Monitor Br ightness:The Brightness Menu ...................................................... 113 Mar king Pictures for Transfer: The Auto Transfer Menu ................................................ 114 File Numbering: The Seq. Numbers Menu ........................................................................... 115 Memory Card Format ..............................................................
Before You Begin Introduction Overview 2–3 Parts of the COOLPIX775 4–13 Menu Guide 14–27 This chapter is divided into the following sections: Overview Read this section for a description of how this manual is organized and for an explanation of the symbols and conventions used. Parts of the COOLPIX775 Bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the manual for information on the names and functions of camera parts.
Overview About This Manual Introduction–Overview Thank you for your purchase of a COOLPIX775 digital camera. This manual has been wr itten to help you enjoy taking digital pictures with your COOLPIX775. As you read through it, you will find explanations not only of how the camera works but also of why cer tain features have been included, and how they may be used to take pictures in many different situations.
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks tips, additional information you may find helpful when using your camera. This icon marks notes, information that you should read before using your camera. This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual.
Getting to Know the COOLPIX775 The Par ts of the Camera and Their Functions Introduction–Getting to Know the COOLPIX775 Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. Where to Find It—Parts of the COOLPIX775 The par ts of the camera are identified below. For more information on the function of each par t, refer to the page number that follows it.
The functions of the controls and displays that are labeled with a letter of the alphabet are outlined in the following section. Introduction–Getting to Know the COOLPIX775 D C E B 10 13 11 A F G 12 H I J 10 Red (flash-ready) light ........................... 6 11 Green (autofocus) light ........................ 6 12 Interface connector for connection to computer, TV, or VCR (under cover) ....................................... 144 13 Memory card slot cover ................... 36 K A Viewfinder .
How to Use It—Camera Controls and Displays Pictures can be framed in the viewfinder or in the monitor. Note that when your subject is within 1 m (3´3˝) of the camera, the final picture will differ slightly from the image seen in the viewfinder. Use the monitor when your subject is close to the camera. The two lights next to the viewfinder provide a guide to camera status while you frame your picture.
B The Monitor 1 9 3 4 5 1. 25 10 11 12 13 5 +2.0 6 VGA F I NE 10 14 15 16 7 Like the viewfinder, the monitor can be used to frame pictures. During shooting, the monitor shows the view through the camera lens together with icons indicating the status of various camera settings (see list opposite). The monitor is also used to display pictures during quick review ( 58) and playback ( 120). In the shooting modes, the following indicators appear in the monitor: 1 Digital zoom ......................
C The Power Switch Introduction–Getting to Know the COOLPIX775 The power switch turns the camera on and off. When the camera is turned on, the green light next to the viewfinder will turn on and the lens cover will open. The cover closes automatically when the camera is turned off. D The Shutter-Release Button 1 2 The COOLPIX775 has a two-stage shutter-release button. Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus (1).
E The Mode Dial Icon Mode Description Auto An automatic mode for simple , “point-andshoot” snapshot photography. 46–55 Scene These seven modes are used for scenes of specific types, such as sunsets or por traits. 82–83 Movie In this mode, you can create silent movies up to 15 seconds in length. 83 Playback This mode is used to play back and delete 120–139 pictures. 9 Introduction–Getting to Know the COOLPIX775 The mode dial is used to select the operating mode.
F The Multi Selector Introduction–Getting to Know the COOLPIX775 The multi selector is used to perform a variety of operations: to compose pictures, to scroll through images in quick review and playback, and to navigate through the camera menus and control the display in the monitor. Button Situation Function Taking pictures Turn the monitor on and off; hide and display camera settings. 51 Full-frame playback View the picture recorded before the /quick review current picture.
Button Situation Function Full-frame playStar t or stop movie playback. back Using the menus Make a selection. Full-frame playback View the picture recorded after the cur/quick review rent picture. /full-screen review Using the menus Move highlight bar down. Introduction–Getting to Know the COOLPIX775 Taking pictures/ Zoom in on your subject, enlarging small quick review or distant objects to fill the frame.
G The TRANSFER Button Introduction–Getting to Know the COOLPIX775 The transfer (TRANSFER) button is used to select images for transfer and to transfer selected images from the camera to a computer running Nikon View. When images are played back on the camera monitor, the TRANSFER button is used to select movies and pictures for transfer to a computer at a later date ( 114).
J The / Button ) button In full-fr ame playback or full-screen review, pressing this button displays the images on the memory card as small thumbnail previews, allowing you to choose images for playback or deletion from a menu of nine or four images ( 123). K The MENU Button ( 15) Press the MENU button to display the menu for the current operating mode. If the menu has more than one page, pressing the MENU button a second time will display the next page of the menu.
Menu Guide Using Camera Menus Introduction–Menu Guide Changes to some settings can be made with the help of menus that appear in the monitor. The options available depend on the operating mode. No menu is available in movie mode. Mode 14 Menu Description AUTO Using the AUTO menu, you can adjust camera settings for specific shooting situations or tasks. 46–55 SCENE In these modes, most camera settings are automatically adjusted to suit the chosen scene.
Viewing the Menus If “ MENU PAGE2” appear s at the lower left corner of the menu, pressing the MENU button again will display the menu’s second page. When “ MENU OFF” is displayed, pressing the MENU button returns you to shooting or playback mode. Introduction–Menu Guide When the camera is on, the menu for the current operating mode can be displayed by pressing the MENU button.
Making a Selection Introduction–Menu Guide Use the multi selector to make a selection.
Accessing the Setup Menu 1 Position cursor in main menu 2 IMAGE QUALITY 1 QUAL SIZE AUTO 1 QUAL SIZE S S A A MENU OF F SELECT MENU OF F SET SELECT SET Highlight page tab (selected page tab highlighted in red) 3 4 SET-UP Brightness 1 Auto Transfer Seq. Number Memory Card Format S Date Auto Off MENU PAGE2 SELECT SET-UP Brightness 1 Auto Transfer Seq.
Index to Menu Options Introduction–Menu Guide The pages that follow list the options that are displayed when the MENU button is pressed, together with the page number where more information on each of these options is to be found. The AUTO Menu The AUTO menu contains seven options for taking pictures in auto mode.
IMAGE QUALITY 1 BASIC S A SELECT MENU OF F 1 96 SET IMAGE SIZE Image Size Choose small image sizes for e-mail or the web, large sizes for printing. QUAL SIZE FULL XGA VGA S A SELECT MENU OF F Auto White Bal Preset Fine Incandescent Fluorescent S Cloudy Speedlight A MENU OF F SET SELECT CONTINUOUS 1 98 SET WHITE BALANCE QUAL 1 SIZE White Balance Set white balance for different light sources. 100 Continuous Take pictures in sequence.
The SCENE Menu The SCENE menu contains options for adjusting image quality and size .
IMAGE QUALITY 1 BASIC S SELECT MENU OF F SET IMAGE SIZE 1 Image Size Choose small image sizes for e-mail or the web, large sizes for printing. QUAL SIZE FULL XGA VGA S MENU OF F SELECT 97 SET 98 21 Introduction–Menu Guide Image Quality Choose BASIC for reduced file size, FINE for high image quality.
The SET-UP Menu The SET-UP menu contains two pages of options. Introduction–Menu Guide SET-UP Menu, Page 1 SET-UP Brightness 1 Auto Transfer Seq.
BRIGHTNESS S MENU OF F Brightness 1 Auto Transfer Seq. Number Memory Card Format S Date Auto Off MENU OF F On Off MENU OF F On Off Reset WARNING! All images will be deleted! No Format S SELECT MENU OF F Y M 115 Memory Card Format Format memor y cards for use in your camera. 116 SET DATE 1 114 Seq. Numbers Control how the camera names image files. SET SELECT MEMORY CARD FORMAT 1 Auto Transfer Choose whether to mark all new pictures for transfer to a computer. SET SELECT SEQ.
The SET-UP Menu Introduction–Menu Guide SET-UP Menu, Page 2 SET-UP 1 Video Mode Language S MENU OF F 24 SELECT SET
VIDEO MODE 1 Video Mode Language Video Mode Choose the standard for video output from NTSC and PAL. SET 119 S MENU OF F SELECT LANGUAGE 1 Video Mode Language D E F S S MENU OF F SELECT SET Language Choose the language in which camera menus and messages are displayed.
The PLAY BACK Menu Introduction–Menu Guide The playback menu contains options for deleting pictures, managing the pictures stored on the memory card, and playing images back in automatic “slide shows.
DELETE MENU OF F SELECT 130 SET SLIDE SHOW 1 Delete Delete all or selected pictures; delete print orders. Slide Show Automated sequential playback. Start Frame Intvl Pause MENU OF F SELECT SET SELECT Protect Protect pictures from deletion. SET Print Set Create digital print orders. DONE TRANSFER 1 All ON All OFF SELECT 136 Transfer Mark all pictures on the memory card for transfer or remove marking from all pictures.
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Getting Started Tutorial First Steps 30–43 Taking Pictures 44–55 Review and Deletion 56–63 This chapter is divided into three sections: First Steps This section details the steps you will take before using your camera for the first time. Taking Pictures Read this section for a step-by-step guide to the basics of taking pictures with the COOLPIX775. Review and Deletion Learn how to review and delete pictures while setting up your next shot.
First Steps Getting Ready to Use Your Camera STEP STEP 1 Attach the Camera Strap STEP 2 Insert the Battery 33–35 STEP 3 Tutorial–First Steps Before using your camera for the first time, you will need to complete the steps shown below. Additional information on the topics covered in this section may be found on the pages listed in the rightmost column.
Tutorial–First Steps STEP 1 2 2 1 MEMORY CARD FORMAT 1 4 WARNING! All images will be deleted! No Format 3 1 S 2 MENU OF F SELECT SET UT O AUT NORMAL NORMAL [ 10 10 ] LANGUAGE LANGUAGE 1 Video Mode Language D E F S S MENU OF F SELECT SET DATE DATE 1 Y M D S MENU OF F SELECT SET 31
Step 1—Attach the Camera Strap Tutorial–First Steps To ensure that the camera is not dropped and damaged, attach the camera strap as shown and wear it around your wrist while using or carrying the camera.
Step 2—Insert the Battery the battery 2.1 Charge The rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 lithium-ion battery supplied with your camera is not fully charged at shipment. We recommend that you use the battery charger supplied with your camera to charge the batter y before use. Instructions for charging the battery may be found in the instruction manual supplied with the charger. the camera off 2.2 Turn If the camera is on a tripod, remove it from the tripod before proceeding to the next step.
the battery 2.4 Insert Inser t a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 Tutorial–First Steps lithium-ion battery (provided) or 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery (available separately) as shown at right. EN-EL1 2CR5 (DL245) the battery-chamber cover 2.5 Close Close the battery chamber cover (1) and slide the latch to the closed position ( ; 2). To prevent the battery being dislodged during operation, be sure that the batterychamber cover is properly latched.
Removing the Battery Alternative Power Sources Although the COOLPIX775 can be used with non-rechargeable 2CR5 (DL245) lithium batteries, available at a variety of retail outlets, we recommend the rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 Li-ion battery supplied with your camera. This lithiumion battery, for use exclusively with COOLPIX775, 880, and 995 digital cameras, can be recharged in the battery charger provided with your camera.
Step 3—Insert the Memory Card Tutorial–First Steps In place of film, your Nikon digital camera uses CompactFlash™ (CF) memory cards to store pictures. This step provides instructions on inserting memory cards. 3.1 Turn the camera off the memory card 3.2 Insert Slide the card-slot cover out (1) and flip it open (2). Hold the card with the arrow (s) facing towards you and inser t it in the direction of the arrow (3), sliding it in until it is firmly in place and the eject button pops up.
Formatting Memory Cards A B IMAGE QUALITY 1 QUAL SIZE S A MENU OF F Set mode dial to and turn camera on SELECT SET Press MENU button to display AUTO menu 5.8 C D AUTO SET-UP Brightness 1 Auto Transfer Seq. Number Memory Card Format S Date Auto Off QUAL 1 SIZE S A MENU OF F SELECT SET Highlight page tab E F SET-UP SET-UP Brightness 1 Auto Transfer Seq.
Formatting Memory Cards (Continued) Tutorial–First Steps G MEMORY CARD FORMAT 1 MENU OF F SELECT WARNING! All images will be deleted! No Format S SET Confirmation dialog displayed I MEMORY MEMORYCARD CARDFORMAT FORMAT 1 WARNING! All images will be deleted! No Format S H MENU OF F SELECT SET Highlight Format (to exit without formatting card, highlight No and press multi selector to right) Press multi selector to right to star t formatting. Formatting begins immediately.
Step 4—Check the Battery Level 4.1 Turn the camera on the battery level in the monitor 4.2 Check When the batter y is running low, a battery indicator appears in the monitor (if no icon appears, this indicates that the battery is fully charged). A icon indicates that the battery should be recharged or replaced without dela y. If the message “WARNING!! BATTERY EXHAUSTED” appear s in the monitor, the batter y is exhausted, and no pictures can be taken until the battery is replaced.
Step 5—Choose a Language Tutorial–First Steps Camera menus and messages can be displayed in your choice of German, English, French and Spanish. 5.1 5.2 IMAGE QUALITY 1 QUAL SIZE S A MENU OF F Set mode dial to 5.3 and turn camera on 5.4 AUTO QUAL 1 SIZE SELECT SET-UP 1 Video Mode Language S S A MENU OF F SELECT 5.5 MENU OF F SET Highlight page tab 5.
5.7 5.8 LANGUAGE D E F S S MENU OF F SELECT SET Display options 5.
Step 6—Set the Time and Date Tutorial–First Steps Information on the time and date of recording is included with all pictures and movies taken with your Nikon digital camera. To set the camera’s internal clock to the correct time and date: 6.1 6.2 IMAGE QUALITY QUAL 1 SIZE S A MENU OF F Set mode dial to 6.3 and turn camera on 6.4 AUTO AUTO QUAL QUAL 11 SIZE SIZE SS A A MENU MENU OF OFFF SELECT SET Highlight page tab 6.
6.7 6.8 DATE DATE Y M DATE 1 D S Y M D S MENU OF F SELECT SET Display DATE menu 6.9 Y SELECT 6.10 DATE 1 MENU OF F M SET Highlight Year, Month, Day, hour, or minute (The selected digit blinks on and off in red) DATE 1 D Y M 7 D 7 S S MENU OF F SELECT SET MENU OF F Edit selected item. Repeat steps 6.8– 6.9 until all items have been set. 6.11 6.
Taking Pictures The Basics STEP STEP 1 Ready the Camera 46–47 STEP 2 Adjust Camera Settings 48–49 STEP 3 Frame the Picture 50–51 STEP 4 Focus and Shoot 52–53 STEP 5 Check the Results 54 STEP 6 Tutorial–Taking Pictures This section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in auto mode . In this automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode, the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to lighting conditions and focus distance , producing the best possible results.
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Step 1—Ready the Camera Tutorial–Taking Pictures Before using your camera, complete the following steps: 1.1 Turn the mode dial to the camera on 1.2 Turn The lens cover will open when the camera is turned on and the green light next to the viewfinder will turn on. After a short pause, the view through the lens and camera settings will appear in the monitor. When the camera is set to the icon will be briefly displayed in the top left of the monitor.
indicators in the monitor 1.3 Check Before taking pictures, be sure that the bat- AUT UTO A NORMAL [ 10 ] B The monitor also shows the number of exposures remaining, or in other words the number of photos that can be taken at current settings (B). When this number reaches zero, you will need to insert a new memor y card or delete some pictures ( 130) before more images can be recorded. It may be possible to record more pictures at a different image quality or size ( 96).
Step 2—Adjust Camera Settings (Optional) Tutorial–Taking Pictures In auto mode , you can use the buttons and menus to control the settings listed the following table. The first time you use the camera, these settings will be set to the default values shown below. These settings are adequate for most situations, and the description in this section assumes that the defaults are used. For information on making changes to the settings listed below, refer to the page numbers in the rightmost column.
Default Description Control Exposure compensation ±0 Optimal exposure for most scenes. AUTO menu 107 Auto Camera sharpens edges for optimal results.
Step 3—Frame the Picture Tutorial–Taking Pictures After adjusting camera settings, you are ready to frame your picture. the camera 3.1 Ready To prevent blurred pictures caused by unsteady hands (camera shake), hold the camera steadily in both hands. Pictures can be framed in the monitor (A) or viewfinder (B). A B your subject 3.2 Frame Frame your subject using the zoom buttons on the multi selector. Press the W button to zoom out from your subject, increasing the area visible in the frame.
Move That Camera! Monitor or Viewfinder? Use the monitor to confirm camera settings at a glance while at the same time viewing an image that shows how the final picture will appear.
Step 4—Focus and Shoot Tutorial–Taking Pictures 4.1 Focus To focus the camera on the subject in the center of the frame , press the shutter-release button halfway. Check the status of the green (autofocus) and red (flash) lights next to the viewfinder. Lamp Red light (flash light) On Flashes Flash will fire when picture is taken. Flash charging. Remove finger briefly from shutterrelease button, then try again. Green light (autofocus light) Flash not required or flash set to “off.
Focusing on an Off-Center Subject: Focus Lock fl.1 Focus Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway. fl.2 Check the green light With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, check that the green (autofocus) light next to the viewfinder glows steadily, indicating that the subject is in focus. Focus will remain locked while the shutter release button is pressed halfway. fl.
Step 5—Check the Results Tutorial–Taking Pictures After each shot, the green light will blink as the picture is recorded to the memor y card. If the monitor is on, the shot you have just taken will be displayed briefly in the monitor. Any additional shots you take while ear lier pictures are being saved will be stored in a temporary memor y buffer before being saved to the memor y card. Pictures can be taken until the buffer is full (the buffer can hold about eight full-sized, normal-quality images).
Step 6—Turn the Camera Off Tutorial–Taking Pictures When you have finished using the camera, turn the camera off to save battery power. Turning the camera off also closes the lens cover. During Recording While pictures are recorded to the memory card, the green light will blink. Do not eject the memory card, or remove or disconnect the power source until the light has stopped blinking. Removing the card or cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data.
Review and Deletion Quick Review Tutorial–Review and Deletion With a film camera, only when the film was developed would you know whether your pictures had turned out as you had hoped. Using the quick review function on your Nikon digital camera, on the other hand, you can view the results of earlier attempts while setting up the next shot, and use what you see to change camer a settings or to choose a better angle. Was your last picture too dark? Take your finger off the flash window and try again.
AUT UTO AUT UTO [ NORMAL [ 10 ] Shooting Mode 2001.07.25 14:20 0005.JPG 5] NORMAL [ 5] Quick Review Photos on the memory card are displayed in the top left cor ner of the monitor, allowing you to view the results of previous images while setting up your next shot. [ 5/ 9 ] NORMAL Full-Screen Review Photos on the memor y card are displayed full screen or in men us of four or nine “thumbnail” images. You can play back movies, view photo information, and delete images one at a time.
AUT UTO Quick Review Tutorial–Review and Deletion When you press the button to enter quick review mode , the most recent picture on the memor y card will be displayed at the top left corner of the monitor.
The following operations can be performed: Press Description View other photos Press the multi selector up to view images recorded before the current photo, down to view images recorded after current photo. Hold down to scroll r apidly to desired frame number. View current photo full screen Enter full-screen review (see following page) with the current picture displayed full screen. End review and take more pictures Shutter release Press the shutter-release button halfway to end review and focus.
2001.07.25 14:20 Full-Screen Review Tutorial–Review and Deletion From quick review, press the button to enter full-screen review. The picture displayed in quick-review mode will be displayed full screen. The following operations can be performed: To Press NORMAL 0005.JPG [ 5/ 9] Description View other photos Press the multi selector up to view images recorded before the current photo, down to view images recorded after current photo.
To End review and take more pictures Description Images mar ked for tr ansfer to a computer are shown by a icon. To select the current image TRANS- for transfer, press the TRANSFER button. If the FER current image is already selected for transfer, pressing the TRANSFER button will remove transfer marking. Shutter release/ Press the button to end review readying the camer a for the next shot. To end review and focus, press the shutter-release button halfway.
Thumbnail Review Tutorial–Review and Deletion Pressing the button in full-screen review displays a menu of nine thumbnail images. The following oper ations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed: To Press Description Highlight images Press the multi selector up, down, left, or r ight to highlight a thumbnail. View highlighted image at a larger size With nine thumbnails displayed, press the b utton once to view a menu of four thumbnail images.
To End review and take more pictures Description Images mar ked for tr ansfer to a computer are shown by a icon. To select the current image TRANS- for transfer, press the TRANSFER button. If the FER current image is already selected for transfer, pressing the TRANSFER button will remove transfer marking. Shutter release/ Press the button to end review readying the camera for the next shot. To end review and focus, press the shutter-release button halfway.
Selecting images for transfer to the computer Tutorial–Review and Deletion In Full-Screen Review Mode and Thumbnail Review Mode, images to be transferred to the computer can be selected and deselected using theTRANSFER button. 2001.07.25 2001.07.25 14:20 14:20 0005.JPG 0005.JPG [ 5/5/ 99] NORMAL NORMAL Full-Screen Review Mode Thumbnail Review Mode Transfer Button Images mar ked for transfer to the computer are shown by the icon.
Doing More with Your Digital Camera Where Do I Go from Here? How Do I Send Pictures to My Friends and Family? 66–71 How Do I Make Prints? When they have finished shooting, users of conventional film cameras typically take the film to be devel- 72–74 oped.
How Do I Send Pictures to My Friends and Family? Distributing Photos by E-Mail and the Web How Do I Go from Here?–How Do I Send Pictures to My Friends and Family? As the name indicates, digital cameras produce digital images. As digital data, digital images can be readily transferred to a computer, where they can be stored, viewed, sent to your acquaintances via e-mail, or saved to removable media (for example , a floppy or Zip disk) for delivery to a photofinisher.
an image quality of BASIC or NORMAL 1 Choose Choosing an image quality of BASIC or NORMAL reduces file size so a b IMAGE QUALITY QUAL 1 SIZE IMAGE QUALITY QUAL FINE 1 SIZE NORMAL BASIC S S A SELECT MENU OF F SET Press MENU button to display menu for current mode c A MENU OF F SELECT SET Display options IMAGE QUALITY 1 QUAL FINE SIZE NORMAL BASIC S A MENU OF F SELECT SET Highlight BASIC or NORMAL to make a selection 67 How Do I Go from Here?–How Do I Send Pictures to My Friends and
an image size of VGA or XGA 2 Choose Not only are VGA (640 × 480 pixel) images small enough to fit in a How Do I Go from Here?–How Do I Send Pictures to My Friends and Family? browser window when displayed on most computer monitors, the reduced size means that the file will transmit faster.
pictures 3 Take Take pictures as described in “Tutorial:Taking Pictures”( Image size Approx. file size Approx. transfer time (at 28.8 Kpbs) BASIC XGA (1024 × 768 pixels) 100 KB 40 s NORMAL VGA (640 × 480 pixels) 90 KB 35 s BASIC VGA (640 × 480 pixels) 50 KB 20 s Image quality Understanding Image Quality and Size The table below is your guide to image quality and size settings.
Distributing Images Electronically How Do I Go from Here?–How Do I Send Pictures to My Friends and Family? Once you have taken the images you want to send, you can transfer them to your computer for distribution via e-mail. Nikon View 1 Install Install Nikon View and the image database software provided your camera as instructed in “Reference: Connections” ( 140).
marked images 4 Transfer Press the TRANSFER button on the camera to PREPARING TO TRANSFER TRANSFERRING IMAGE TO COMPUTER the camera 5 Disconnect When all selected images have been transferred, the monitor will show “TRANSFER COMTRANSFER COMPLETED PLETED.
How Do I Make Prints? From Data to Paper Where Do I Go from Here?–How Do I Make Prints? Digital photographs can be printed in a variety of ways. Many photofinishers now take delivery of image files on CompactFlash™ memor y cards or on disk. Some photofinishing systems and personal photo printers also comply with Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), allowing you to print pictures from digital “print orders” that are stored on the camera memor y card.
Digital Print-Order Format (DPOF) 1 2 PLAY BACK MENU After inserting t h e m e m o ry card containing the pictures you want to print into the camera, turn the camera on and set the mode dial to .
Printing from Removable Media Where Do I Go from Here?–How Do I Make Prints? Even if your photofinisher does not offer support for DPOF, you may still be able to get professional prints made by copying the pictures you want to print to a floppy disk or other removable media and taking the disk to your photofinisher (check with your photofinisher first for information on pricing and the types of disks and file formats suppor ted). Pictures can be copied to disk using Nikon View.
How Do I Keep Track of My Photos? Using Image Database Software Image Database Software Depending on where you purchased your camera, the COOLPIX775 comes with Canto Cumulus, iView Media Pro, or Fotostation Easy. The documentation on the Nikon View 4 reference CD included with your camera provides instructions for installing these applications ( 142). If you will be using Cumulus or iView Media Pro, remember to install the image database software before installing Nikon View.
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The Details Reference Beyond Point-andShoot 78–93 Advanced Photography This chapter is divided into the following sections: Beyond Point-and-Shoot Read this section for information on the most frequentlyused camera controls:zoom, flash, focus, and operating mode. Advanced Photography This section details the options available in the AUTO and SCENE menus. 94–109 Camera Setup 110–119 Playing Images Back 120–139 Camera Setup Learn how to configure the camera using the options available in the SET-UP menu.
Beyond Point-and-Shoot Camera Controls This section covers operations that can be performed in auto ( ), scene, and movie modes using the mode dial and the buttons on the back of the camera.
Control Described in 80–83 Framing Pictures .................................................................................. 84–85 Focusing Near and Far ....................................................................... 86–89 Delaying Shutter Release ................................................................... 90–91 Throwing Light on Your Subject ....................................................... 92–93 79 Reference–Beyond Point-and-Shoot Creative Photography .................
Creative Photography: Choosing a Mode Reference–Beyond Point-and-Shoot Although auto mode, with its range of menu options and camera settings, is suited to almost any situation, some common compositions, such as portraits or landscapes, require special combinations of settings that apply to any scene of the same type .
In Scene modes, the large icon will then be replaced by a small icon. In Auto ( ) mode, when the large icon disappears, it will not replaced by a small icon. In Movie mode, the small icon will appear immediately, in the bottom left corner of the monitor, together with the large icon. Rotate AUT UTO NORMAL [ 10 ] AUT UTO NORMAL [ 10 ] Scene Settings Depending on the subject, scene modes may not always produce the desired results.
Reference–Beyond Point-and-Shoot The table below illustrates when to use each of the nine shooting modes. The icons in the “Flash Mode” and “Focus Mode” columns show the flash and focus-mode settings that can be selected in each operating mode. Where more than one option is listed, the user can choose which setting to use. When to Use It Flash Mode Focus Mode Use for snapshots, or when you want direct control over advanced settings such as exposure control or white balance.
Mode Flash Mode Use for pictures that provide a natural balance between the main subject and the background when taking portraits against a backdrop of night-time scenAuto AUTO * ery. Shutter speed is slowed to capture or UT background lighting, making pictures more susceptible to blurring. Use a tripod to steady the camera or support the camera steadily in both hands with your elbows against your torso.
Framing Pictures: Optical and Digital Zoom Reference–Beyond Point-and-Shoot Your Nikon digital camera offers two kinds of zoom: optical zoom, in which the camer a’s telescoping lens can be used to magnify the subject up to 3 ×, and digital zoom, in which digital processing is used to further magnify the image up to 2.5 ×. Optical Zoom Photos can be framed in the viewfinder or monitor using the zoom buttons.
Optical vs. Digital Zoom Restrictions on Digital Zoom As noted above, digital zoom can only be used when the monitor is on. Digital zoom is not available in movie mode. 85 Reference–Beyond Point-and-Shoot In digital zoom, data from the camera’s image sensor are processed digitally, enlarging the center portion of the image to fill the frame. Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of detail visible in the picture.
Focusing Near and Far :The Focus-Mode Button Reference–Beyond Point-and-Shoot By default, the camera adjusts focus automatically for subjects 30 cm (1´) or more from the lens, which is ideal for snapshots. Under some circumstances, however, you may want to force the camera to focus on distant objects rather than on the closest object visible in the center of the frame—for example, when photographing a distant landscape through a screen of branches or when taking a shot through a window.
The following settings are available (restrictions may apply depending on the mode selected): How It Works When to Use It NO ICON Autofocus Camera automatically adjusts focus Use with subjects 30 cm (1´) or more according to distance to subject. from lens. Autofocus + self-timer Use for self-por traits or to prevent Combines autofocus (see above) with photos from blurring when shuttershutter-release delay of 10 s or 3 s. release button is pressed.
Autofocus Mode Reference–Beyond Point-and-Shoot The autofocus system operates in one of two modes, depending on whether the monitor is on or off: AF Mode How It Works Pros and Cons PRO Minimizes time needed for camera to foCamera adjusts focus contin- cus, allowing you to react quickly when presented with a sudden opportunity to capContinuous uously. Focus can be locked by press- ture the perfect shot. (monitor on) ing the shutter-release button CON halfway.
Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well when: • You attempt to focus simultaneously on two or more objects at different distances from the camera. For example, autofocus may not perform well when photographing an object inside a cage , because the bars of the cage will be closer to the camera than the main subject, and both the bars and the main subject will be in focus area at the center of the frame.
Delaying Shutter Release: Self-Timer Mode Reference–Beyond Point-and-Shoot When the self-timer is used, the camera will not take a picture until ten or three seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. The ten-second timer is generally used for pictures in which you wish to appear yourself, when it gives you time to position yourself in front of the camera after pressing the shutter-release button.
to activate the timer. Press once for a ten-second delay, twice for a three-second delay. To stop the timer, press the shutter-release button a third time. The self-timer lamp next to the flash window will start to blink when the shutter-release button is pressed, and continue to blink until one second before the photo is taken. The self-timer lamp will stay lit during the final second to warn that the shutter is about to be released.
Throwing Light on Your Subject:The Flash Button Reference–Beyond Point-and-Shoot The flash can be adjusted for a variety of situations, as described in the table opposite under the heading, “When to Use It.” To select a flash setting, press the tor on the back of the camera. 1 Press button, which may be found below the moni- 2 NORMAL NORMAL [ 1010 ] Confirm flash setting in monitor When Lighting Is Poor When lighting is poor and the flash is off ( ) or set to slow sync ( ), photos may be blurred.
The following settings are available (restrictions may apply depending on the mode selected): UTO AUT Auto Flash Cancel (off) UTO AUT Auto with red-eye reduction How It Works When to Use It Flash fires when lighting is Best choice in most circumstances. poor. Use when subject is outside range of flash, to Flash will not fire even capture natural lighting under dim light, or when lighting is poor. where use of a flash is prohibited. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurring.
Advanced Photography Using Shooting Menu Options Reference–Advanced Photography In auto ( ) and scene modes, adjustments to some shooting options are made from the camera menus (no menu is available in movie mode). The AUTO menu can be used to adjust camera settings for specific subjects or situations—for example , when photographing very bright subjects, or when taking pictures under fluorescent lighting.
AUTO 1 S SCENE 1 SCENE Menu The SCENE menu contains image quality and size options.
Making Effective Use of Memory: Image Quality and Size Reference–Advanced Photography Together, image quality and size determine how much space each picture occupies on the memory card. This in turn determines the total number of pictures that can be stored.
/ Scene IMAGE QUALITY 1 QUAL FINE SIZE NORMAL Reference–Advanced Photography Image Quality To reduce the amount of memory that each picture occupies, images are compressed as they are saved to the memory card. The camera uses JPEG compression, which analyzes images in blocks eight pixels on a side and selectively reduces detail within each block. The more the image is compressed, the smaller the resulting file and the less space it occupies on the memory card.
Reference–Advanced Photography Image Size The image-size menu controls the physical dimensions of the image, measured in pixels. Smaller sizes require less space to store, making them suited to distribution by e-mail and the web. Conversely, the larger the image, the larger the size at which it can be printed without becoming noticeably “grainy.” Choose an image size according to the space available on the memor y card and the task at hand.
Viewing the Current Image Quality and Size XGA NORMAL 33] [ Print Size The size of images when printed depends on the resolution of the printer (the higher the resolution, the smaller the final print size). The following table shows how images of different sizes will print at a resolution of 200 dpi (supported by most household inkjet printers). Image Size Dimensions When Printed at 200 dpi FULL Approx. 20 × 15 cm (7.9˝ × 5.9˝) XGA Approx. 13 × 10 cm (5.1˝ × 3.9˝) VGA Approx. 8 × 6 cm (3.1˝ × 2.
Keeping Colors True: The White-Balance Menu Reference–Advanced Photography What Is “White Balance”? The color of the light reflected by an object depends on the color of the light source. The human br ain is able to detect and compensate for such changes in color, with the result that a white object will look white to humans whether viewed in sunlight, under overcast skies, or indoors under incandescent or fluorescent lighting.
WHITE BALANCE PRESET 1 S MENU OF F SELECT SET Option Description Cancel Recalls the most recent setting for preset white balance from memory and sets white balance to this value . Measure To measure a new value for white balance , place a white object, such as a piece of paper, under the lighting that will be used in the final picture. Frame this object so that it fills the square in the center of the menu shown above.
Taking Pictures in a Sequence:The Continuous Menu Reference–Advanced Photography The “continuous” menu determines whether the camera takes one picture each time the shutter-release button is pressed, or records a continuous sequence of pictures while the shutter-release button is held down. CONTINUOUS 1 QUAL SIZE Single Continuous Multi-shot 16 S A MENU OF F SELECT SET Option Description Single Camera records one picture each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.
During Recording Low Battery If battery power is low when the camera is set to Continuous, no more than ten shots can be taken in a single sequence. Viewing the Current Continuous Setting At settings other than Single , the curr ent “continuous” setting is indicated by an icon in the monitor. NORMAL [ 10 ] 103 Reference–Advanced Photography While images are being transferred from the buffer to the memory card for permanent storage, the green light next to the viewfinder will blink.
Getting Sharper Photos: The BSS Menu Reference–Advanced Photography BSS “Best-shot selection” (BSS) is used when inadvertent QUAL camera movement could cause blurring.
Restrictions on BSS Viewing the Current BSS Setting When BSS is on, a BSS icon appears in the monitor. NORMAL [ 10 ] 105 Reference–Advanced Photography BSS is not available at “continuous” settings of Continuous and Multi-Shot 16. Selecting either of these options automatically cancels BSS.
Bright, Dark, and High-Contrast Subjects: The Exp. +/– Menu Reference–Advanced Photography To obtain the desired results with certain subject compositions (for example, when large areas of the frame are very bright, very dark, or contain areas of strong contrast), it may be necessary to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera. This can be done using the exposure compensation menu. Exposure compensation can be set to values between –2.0 EV (underexposure) and +2.0 EV (overexposure). EXP.
Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value Viewing the Current Exposure Compensation Setting At settings other than ±0, exposure compensation is displayed in the monitor. AUT UTO NORMAL +2.0 [ 10 ] 107 Reference–Advanced Photography As a rule of thumb, select positive values when large areas of the frame are ver y bright (for example, when photographing an expanse of sunlit water, sand, or snow) or when the background is much brighter than the main subject.
Making Edges More Distinct:The Image Sharpening Menu Reference–Advanced Photography When you take a picture, the camer a automatically outlines edges, making the image appear sharper. In auto mode, the image-sharpening menu gives you control over the amount of sharpening performed (in scene mode, the camera automatically adjusts sharpening according to the subject).
Viewing the Current Image Sharpening Setting At settings other than Auto and Off, the current imagesharpening setting is shown by an icon in the monitor. AUT UTO NORMAL [ 10 ] 109 Reference–Advanced Photography The effects of sharpening are not visible in the monitor.
Camera Setup The SET-UP Menu This section details the options available in the SET-UP menu, where you make changes to basic camera settings, and perform such tasks as formatting memory cards. Reference–Camera Setup To view the SET-UP menu: 1 2 IMAGE QUALITY QUAL 1 SIZE S A Select 3 , , , , , , , or MENU OF F 4 AUTO QUAL 1 SIZE S SELECT SET Press MENU button to display menu for current mode SET-UP Brightness 1 Auto Transfer Seq.
The SET-UP menu contains two pages of options: SET-UP MENU PAGE2 SET SELECT Brightness Controls monitor brightness. BRIGHTNESS 1 S MENU OF F Brightness 1 Auto Transfer Seq. Number Memory Card Format S Date Auto Off MENU OF F On Off SET SELECT SEQ. NUMBER Brightness 1 Auto Transfer Seq.
SET-UP SET-UP SET-UP Menu, Page 2 1 Video Mode Language Reference–Camera Setup S MENU OF F SELECT SET VIDEO MODE VIDEO MODE 1 Video Mode Language NTSC PAL S MENU OF F SELECT SET LANGUAGE LANGUAGE 1 Video Mode Language D E F S S MENU OF F 112 SELECT SET Video Mode This option is used to choose the standard for video output from NTSC and PAL. 119 Language Choose the language for camera menus and messages from German, English, French, and Spanish.
Adjusting Monitor Brightness:The Brightness Menu BRIGHTNESS BRIGHTNESS 1 S MENU OF F SELECT SET 113 Reference–Camera Setup This option controls monitor brightness. Press the multi selector up or down to increase or decrease the brightness of the monitor by moving the arrow to the right of the display up or down. Changes to brightness take effect immediately, and the results are visible in the center of the display.
Marking Pictures for Transfer: The Auto Transfer Menu Reference–Camera Setup When you connect the camera to a computer r unning Nikon View and press the TRANSFER button, any images that have been marked for transfer will automatically be copied to the computer. The transfer menu controls whether images are marked for transfer as they are taken. The following options are available: Option AUTO TRANSFER Brightness 1 Auto Transfer Seq.
File Numbering:The Seq. Number Menu SEQ. SEQ.NUMBER NUMBER Brightness 1 Auto Transfer Seq. Number Memory Card Format S Date Auto Off MENU OF F SELECT On Off Reset SET Option Description On When this option is selected, the camera assigns all subsequent file numbers sequentially in ascending order, starting from the last number used. If the memor y card is formatted or a new card inserted in the camera, file numbering will continue from the last number used.
Memor y Card Format Reference–Camera Setup The memor y card supplied with your camera is already formatted for use in the COOLPIX775. Other memory cards will however need to be formatted prior to use. For more information on formatting memory cards, see “Tutorial: First Steps” ( 37).
The Date Menu DATE DATE 1 Y M D S MENU OF F SELECT SET 117 Reference–Camera Setup The Date option is used to set the camera to the current date and time. For more information, see “Tutorial: First Steps” ( 42).
Conserving Battery Power :The Auto-Off Menu Reference–Camera Setup When oper ated on battery power, the camer a will enter sleep mode if no operations are performed for thir ty seconds (or three minutes when menus are displayed). The time limit for sleep mode can be chosen from thir ty seconds, one minute, five minutes, and thir ty minutes using the Auto Off menu. AUTO OFF Brightness 1 Auto Transfer Seq.
Choosing a Video Standard: The Video-Mode Menu VIDEO VIDEOMODE MODE 1 Video Mode Language S MENU OF F Option NTSC PAL NTSC PAL SELECT SET Description Use when connecting the camera to NTSC devices. Use when connecting the camera to PAL devices. If the video cable is connected to the camera at this setting, the monitor will turn off. The Language Menu This option is used to choose the language in which camera menus and messages are displayed. For more information, see “Tutorial: First Steps” ( 40).
Playing Images Back Playback Mode This section details the operations that can be performed when the mode dial is set to .
The Playback Menu .......................................................................................................
Basic Playback Reference–Playing Images Back When the mode dial is turned to , the camera enter s playback mode with the most recent picture displayed in the monitor. This section covers the operations that can be perfor med in playback mode using the multi selector and buttons on the back of the camera. 2001.07.25 14:20 NORMAL 0005.
To ( Description ) A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press to right to select. DELETE • Select Yes to delete photo • Select No to save photo and 1 ERASE IMAGES return to shooting mode YES OR NO ? No Yes MENU OF F View multiple images ( 127) Zoom in on current photo ( 126) Display playback menu ( 128) ( ) ( ) MENU SELECT SET Press the button to display a menu of nine thumbnail images.
Photo Information Reference–Playing Images Back Photo information is superimposed on images displayed in single-image playback. To hide the photo information display, press the multi selector to the left. Pressing the multi selector to the left a second time will restore the photo information display. 14:20 Monitor shows 2001.07.25 14:20 playback image and photo information 0005.JPG NORMAL [ 5/ 9 5/ 9] Monitor shows playback image only The photo information display is shown below. 1 2 2001.07.
2001.04.20 2001.04.20 11:42 0002.MO 0002.MOV START START Operation [ 2/2/ 55] Function Start movie. While movie is in progress, press to pause movie; press again to resume movie playback. When movie ends, first frame of movie will be displayed and normal playback will resume. While movie is paused: rewind movie one frame. While movie is paused: advance movie one frame.
Zoom / Reference–Playing Images Back Use the ( ) button to zoom in on pictures displayed in single-image playback (zoom can not be used with movies). ×2 SCROLL SCR OLL Operation Function ( Press Magnify center of image to fill monitor (2×). Press a second time to cancel zoom. ) Scroll to another area of the image.
Viewing Multiple Images: Thumbnail Playback / To Press Description Highlight images Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right to highlight a thumbnail. View highlighted image at a larger size Press the button once to view a menu of four thumbnail images. Press again to view highlighted thumbnail full screen. Delete highlighted photo ( ( ) ) A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press to right to select.
The Playback Menu Reference–Playing Images Back The playback menu contains options for deleting images and print-orders, for protecting images from deletion, and for playing images back one after the other in automatic “slide shows.” You can also create a digital “print order” for printing pictures on any device compatible with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), and select images for transfer to a computer.
The playback menu contains the following options: PLAY BACK MENU MENU OF F SELECT SET DELETE Selectd Images All Images Print Set 1 MENU OF F SELECT SET Start Frame Intvl Pause MENU OF F SELECT SET SET DONE SET DONE TRANSFER 1 134–135 Print Set This option is used to select images for printing on a DPOF-compatible device. PRINT SELECT 132–133 Protect Using this option, you can protect images from accidental deletion.
Reference–Playing Images Back Deleting Pictures and Print Orders: The Delete Menu Using the options in the Delete menu, you can: • delete selected pictures 1 • delete all pictures • delete the current print order ( 136) Deleting Selected Pictures and Movies To delete selected pictures and movies: 1 MENU OF F 2 DELETE Selectd Images All Images Print Set SELECT SET ERASE SELECTED IMAGES Selectd Images All Images Print Set 1 MENU OF F SELECT SET SELECT Highlight Selected Images 3 DELETE ERAS
5 DELETE No Yes MENU OF F SELECT SET Deleting All Pictures and Movies To delete all pictures on the memory card: 1 2 DELETE 1 ERASE ALL IMAGES Selectd Images All Images Print Set Erasing all images ( Exclude) No Yes MENU OF F SELECT Highlight All Images MENU OF F SET SELECT SET Confirmation dialog displayed.
Reference–Playing Images Back Automated Playback: The Slide-Show Menu The slide-show option in the playback menu is used for automated sequential playback. When Start is selected in the slide-show menu, all images on the memor y card will be played back one after the other in the order recorded, with a pause between each image.
The following operations can be performed while a slide show is in progress: Pause slide show End slide show Press ( ) MENU Description Press the button to pause the slide show. The dialog shown 1 at right will be displayed. To restart the slide show, highlight Restart and press the multi selector to the right. PAUSE Restart Frame Intvl SELECT MENU OF F SET Press the MENU button to end the slide show and return to single-image playback.
Reference–Playing Images Back Safeguarding Valuable Images: The Protect Menu Selecting Protect from the playback menu displays the menu shown at right, where you can select images to protect from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted in review, single-image playback, or from the delete sub-menu. Note, however, that protected images will be deleted when a memory card is formatted.
3 135 Reference–Playing Images Back DONE Press button to complete operation. To exit Protect menu without changing protected status of images, press MENU button.
Reference–Playing Images Back Ordering Prints:The Print-Set Menu Selecting Print Set from the playback menu displays the menu shown at r ight. Here you can specify pictures to be printed, the number of prints, and the information to be included on each print. This information is stored on the memory card in Digital Print Order Format (DPOF).
3 PRINT 4 SET DONE PRINT SET Done Info Date MENU OF F SELECT SET Press button to complete operation and display menu of print options. To highlight option, press multi selector up or down. • To print shutter speed and aperture on all selected pictures, highlight Info and press multi selector to right. Check will appear in box next to item. • To print date of recording on all selected pictures, highlight Date and press multi selector to right. Check will appear in box next to item.
Reference–Playing Images Back Marking All Images for Transfer: The Transfer Menu TRANSFER Selecting Transfer from the playback menu displays Delete the menu shown at right. By default, photos and movSlide Show 1 Protect ies are automatically marked for transfer when they Print Set are recorded. The playback Transfer option is used Transfer when you want to remove transfer marking from all images, or to select all images for transfer after turning MENU OF F SELECT transfer marking off.
Television Playback: ConnectingYour Camera to a Video Device the video cable to the camera 1 Connect Insert the black plug on the EG-775 into the camera’s interface connector. the video cable to the video device 2 Connect Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the television or VCR. 3 Tune the television to the video channel the camera on 4 Turn The television will mirror the image in the camera monitor.
Connections Your Camera and Your Computer Reference–Connections By connecting your Nikon digital camera to a computer running Nikon View, you unleash its full potential. Images can be transferred to your computer and from there distributed electronically to family and friends.
141 Reference–Connections This section describes how to connect your camera to a computer running Nikon View using the UC-E2 Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable supplied with your camera. Users whose computers are not equipped with a USB interface can inser t the camera memory card in a card reader or card slot, as described below.
Before You Begin: Installing Nikon View Reference–Connections The first step to using Nikon View is to read the directions for installation. These are included on the reference CD provided with your camera. the reference CD in a CD-ROM drive 1 Insert After turning your computer on and waiting for the operating system to start up, place the reference CD in a CD-ROM drive. NikonVersion View 4.1 4.
Adobe Acrobat Reader 2 Install The installation instructions for Nikon View are in Por table Document Format To install Adobe Acrobat Reader, double-click the folder for the language of your choice and then double-click the installer icon. The installer start-up screen will be displayed; follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.
Getting Connected: Connecting to Your Computer Reference–Connections Once you have installed Nikon View, you are ready to transfer pictures and movies to your computer. Images can be transferred either via a direct USB connection between the camera and computer, or by removing the memory card from the camera and inserting it in a card reader or PC card slot.
the interface cable to the 3 Connect computer Reference–Connections Connect the other end of the cable to the computer as shown at right. the interface cable to the 4 Connect camera Connect the UC-E2 USB cable to the camera’s interface connector. While the interface cable is connected, the monitor will be off and all controls except the power switch and TRANSFER button disabled. Connect the Camera Directly to the Computer The camera may not function as expected when connected via a USB hub or keyboard.
Use a Reliable Power Source Reference–Connections When transferring data between the camera and the computer, we recommend that you use an EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger (available separately) to ensure a reliable power supply. If the camera is running on batter y power, be sure that the battery is charged. If possible, have spare batteries on hand. If the battery runs low, turn the camera off and replace the battery after verifying that the image transfer dialog is not displayed in the computer monitor.
the TRANSFER button 5 Press Once the camera is turned on, Nikon View will au- PREPARING TO TRANSFER Reference–Connections tomatically detect the camera. After Nikon View has started, press the TRANSFER button on the camera to copy all mar ked images from the memory card to the computer. The message “PREPARING TO TRANSFER” will appear in the camera monitor. After a brief pause, transfer will begin, and the message “TRANSFERRING IMAGE TO COMPUTER” will be displayed.
Disconnecting the Camera Reference–Connections When you want to disconnect the camera from the computer, follow the instructions below before turning the camera off or disconnecting the USB cable. Windows Millenium Edition / Windows 2000 Click the “Unplug or eject hardware” icon in the taskbar and select Stop USB Disk from the menu that appears. If this step is not performed before the camera is disconnected or turned off, a warning will be displayed. Click OK to clear the warning from the screen.
Disconnecting the Camera During image Transfer Reference–Connections Confirm that image transfer is complete and the message “TRANSFER COMPLETED” is displayed in the camera monitor, before performing any of the above operations. Do not turn the camera off, disconnect the cable or remove the memory card while the transfer progress meter is displayed in the computer monitor.
Reference–Connections Reading Pictures from Memory Cards If you have a CompactFlash™ card reader or your computer is equipped with a PC card slot, you can transfer images directly from the memory card. Before inser ting the memor y card in a card reader or card slot, turn the camera off and remove the card from the camera. Using a CompactFlash ™ Card Reader Before using your card reader, be sure to read all documentation provided by the manufacturer.
1 the computer on 2 Turn Turn the computer on and wait for the operating system to start up. the adapter into the card slot 3 Insert If Nikon View has already been installed, and the memory card is from a Nikon Digital Camera, Nikon View will automatically detect the card. See the Nikon View Reference Manual for information on transferring images to your computer. Removing the Memory Card Be sure that image transfer is complete before removing the memory card from the card reader or PC card slot.
Technical Notes Camera Care, Options, and Resources This section provides information on: Reference–Technical Notes Caring for Your Camera ............................................................................................... Read this section for tips on cleaning and storing your camera. 153 Optional Accessories .................................................................................................... Learn what optional accessories are available for the COOLPIX775.
Caring for Your Camera Lens/ Viewfinder The key to cleaning these glass par ts is to not touch them with your fingers. Use a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that you pump to produce a stream of air out the other) to remove dust or lint. To remove fingerprints or other stains that can not be removed with a blower, wipe the lens or viewfinder with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that star ts in the center of the lens and works out to the edges.
Optional Accessories Reference–Technical Notes At the time of writing, the following optional accessories were available for the COOLPIX775. Contact your retailer or local Nikon representative for details.
Web Resources For Product Information and Tips • For users in the USA: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in the Europe: http://www.nikon-euro.com/ • For users in the Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ For Contact Information Contact information for the Nikon representative in your area may be found at: http://www.nikon-image.
Troubleshooting Reference–Technical Notes If your camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers listed in the rightmost column for infor mation on solving the problems listed here. Problem Possible Cause Monitor is blank • Camera is off. 55 • Battery is not correctly inserted or battery-chamber cov- 34 er is not fully closed. • Battery is exhausted.
Problem Possible Cause Flash is off. Flash window blocked. Subject is outside range of flash. Exposure compensation is too low. 92 93 93 106 Photos are out of focus • Subject was not in the center of the monitor (or viewfinder) when shutter-release button pressed halfway. • AF light flickers: camera unable to focus. 52 Photos are blurred • Camera shook during shot.
Reference–Technical Notes Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings that appear in the monitor and how to deal with them. Display Problem Solution Clock calendar not set. Set clock calendar to current date and time. 42 Battery exhausted. Turn camera off and replace battery. 33 Battery exhausted. Turn camera off and replace battery. 33 Mode dial is positioned be- Adjust mode dial to select tween two modes. desired mode.
Display Problem Solution MEMORY CARD FULL IMAGE CANNOT BE SAVED Error appears when you try to transfer images to computer: Disconnect camera, delete 130 Not enough space on mem- unwanted photographs and 148 ory card to record informa- try again. tion needed for transfer • Error encountered while • Select Off or Reset in Seq. 115 saving photo. Numbers menu. • Camera has run out of fold- • Reformat memory card. 37 er or file numbers.
Display Problem Solution Reference–Technical Notes Interface cable or disconnected or memory card removed COMMUNICATIONS ERROR while images are being transferred to computer. If error message displayed in computer monitor, click OK to exit NikonView. Turn cam- 148, era off and reconnect cable 149 or replace memory card, then turn camera on. No images marked with icon when TRANSFER button pressed to transfer images to computer.
Display SYSTEM ERROR Solution Check that the camera is Error has occur red during 39, properly connected and that image transfer. 148 the battery is fully charged. Turn camera off, unplug optional AC adapter (if using), • Error has occurred in camremove and re-insert battery. era’s internal circuitry. If lens is obstructed, remove 8, 34 • Lens obstructed when camobstruction. If error persists, era is turned on or off. contact retailer or Nikon representative.
Specifications Reference–Technical Notes Type Digital camera E775 CCD 1 / 2.7˝ charge-coupled device (CCD) Total pixels 2.14 million Effective pixels 2.01 million Image size User can select from: • Full (1600 × 1200 pixels) • XGA (1024 × 768 pixels) • VGA (640 × 480 pixels) Lens • 3× Zoom Nikkor • F = 5.8 – 17.4 mm (35 mm Camera format equivalent to 38 – 115 mm ); f/2.8 – f/4.9 • Seven elements in six groups Digital zoom 1.25×, 1.6×, 2.0 ×, 2.
Storage System CompactFlash™ (CF) Card Type I 8MB (64MB) Approximate Capaciy FULL XGA VGA FINE 8 (66) 19 (159) 48 (390) NORMAL 16 (131) 37 (306) 88 (709) BASIC 32 (256) 71 (578) 161 (1301) Shooting modes • Auto (includes shooting menu for control of white balance, capture mode, best-shot selection, exposure compensation, and image sharpening) • Scene: Portrait, Party/Indoor, Night Portrait, Beach/Snow, Landscape, Sunset, and Backlight • Movie (up to 15 s of QVGA frames at 15 frames per se
Aperture Reference–Technical Notes Range Electronically controlled preset aperture Two steps (f/2.8 and f/7.9 [W]) Sensitivity Approximately ISO 100 equivalent with auto gain to ISO 200 White balance Can be selected from Auto (matrix auto white balance with TTL control), Fine, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Speedlight, and Preset Self-timer 10 s or 3 s duration Built-in Speedlight Range 0.4 – 1.7 m (1´4˝ – 5´7˝) at maximum zoom 0.4 – 3.0 m (1´4˝ – 9´10˝) when camera zoomed all the way out 0.
Battery life Approximately 100minutes (EN-EL1) when using monitor at 20°C (68°F) Temperature 0 – 40°C (32 – 104°F) Humidity Under 85% (no condensation) Dimensions (W × H × D) Approximately 87 × 66.5 × 44 mm (3.4˝ × 2.6˝ × 1.7˝) Weight Approximately 185 g (6.5 oz) without battery and CompactFlash card • COOLPIX775 is supporting EPSON’s “PRINT Image Matching”. “PRINT Image Matching” is a technology which assists producing vivid photo-quality pr ints from PIM-enabled Digital Cameras.
Index Reference–Index Symbols 2CR5. See Battery A, , , , , , . See White balance A AC adapter ................................... 35, 139 AUTO menu .................................. 18, 95 Auto mode ...................................... 46-55 Auto Off ............................................. 118 Auto sharpening ................................ 108 Auto Transfer ..................................... 114 Auto white balance .......................... 100 Autofocus .....................................
N Night portrait mode ........................... 83 NORMAL. See Image quality Normal (image sharpening) ............ 108 Number of exposures remaining ..... 47 NTSC .................................................. 119 J JPEG ........................................................ 97 O On-off switch. See Power switch Operating mode .................................... 9 L Landscape mode .................................. 83 Language ..........................................
Reference–Index R Red-eye reduction ............................... 93 Red-eye reduction lamp ..................... 93 Red light ................................................. 52 V VGA. See Image size Video Mode ....................................... 139 Viewfinder ............................................... 6 S SCENE menu ................................. 20, 95 Scene mode .................................... 82-83 Self-timer ......................................... 90-91 Self-timer lamp ......
