En The Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA En Printed in Japan S2H05000501(11) 6MAA2311-05
Shoot, View, and Enjoy A Flowchart Guide to Using Your Camera STEP 1—Ready the camera Getting ready First Steps Camera setup The Set-up Menu 9 121 STEP 2—Take pictures Snapshots (auto mode) Taking Pictures 18 Creative photography Scene Mode 44 Custom shots and movies The Shooting Menu 91 STEP 3—Play them back… Basic playback Basic Playback Manage pictures The Playback Menu 27 133 …and delete unwanted pictures Delete individual pictures Basic Playback 27 Delete pictures after shooting
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, installing software, and transferring pictures to your computer.
For Your Safety 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 short or disassemble the battery. • Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat. • Do not immerse in or expose to water. • Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins. • Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains. • When the battery is not in use, attach the terminal cover and store in a cool place.
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 form, 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 Canada CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Table of Contents Product Documentation .................................................................................. For Your Safety ............................................................................................... Notices ........................................................................................................... Introduction: Getting Started ......................................................................... Overview: About This Manual .............................
Focus Mode: Focusing Near and Far .............................................................. Delaying Shutter Release: Self-Timer Mode ..................................................... Autofocus ...................................................................................................... Manual Focus ................................................................................................. Optical and Digital Zoom: Framing Pictures .................................................
The Set-up Menu: Camera Setup ................................................................... Adjusting Monitor Settings: Monitor Options ............................................ Controls ................................................... Customizing Camera Controls: Conserving Battery Power: Auto Off ........................................................... File Numbering: Seq. Numbers .................................................................. Shutter Sound ..............................
Introduction Overview 2–3 Getting Started Getting to Know the COOLPIX4500 4–8 First Steps 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. 9–16 Getting to Know the COOLPIX4500 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 COOLPIX4500 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking digital pictures with your COOLPIX4500. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy when using the product. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Your Nikon COOLPIX digital camera is designed to the highest standards and includes complex electronic circuitry.
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 COOLPIX4500 The Parts of the Camera and Their Functions Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX4500 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 COOLPIX4500 The parts of the camera are identified below. For more information on the function of each part, refer to the page numbers listed.
23 24 25 26 27 C 28 17 MENU button .................. 44, 88 18 (focus mode) button ....... 57 MF (manual focus) button ...... 61 (delete) button .. 29, 30, 71, 78 (flash mode) button ........ 65 ISO (sensitivity) button ........... 70 20 Sync terminal ......................... 66 19 Removing the sync terminal cover 22 Flash-ready lamp (red) ........ 7, 24 23 Autofocus lamp (green) ..... 7, 24 24 Swivel limit switch .................. 21 25 Tripod socket 26 Battery-chamber cover latch ...
How to Use It—Camera Controls and Displays Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX4500 A The Monitor Photographs can be framed in the monitor or viewfinder. During shooting, the monitor shows the view through the camera lens together with icons indicating the status of the following camera settings: 3 1 2 45 6 31 10 11 14 12 13 16 17 15 18 33 BSS 14 Black-and-white mode indicator ............................................ 100 789 32 29 30 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 1 User Setting no.
The monitor is also used to play pictures back. When a picture is played back full screen, information about the image is shown superimposed on the photo. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 7 Image quality ....................... 102 8 Folder .................................. 136 9 File number and type ............. 79 10 Battery-level indicator* ........... 18 11 Voice memo icon ................... 78 1 Date of recording ................... 15 2 Time of recording .................. 15 12 Transfer icon .
C The Diopter Adjustment Dial Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX4500 If the image in the viewfinder seems out of focus, rotate the viewfinder diopter adjustment dial until the image in the viewfinder is clearly in focus. D The FUNC Button By default, the FUNC button functions as an exposure compensation button in shooting mode ( 69) and in playback mode as a record button for recording audio commentary ( 78).
First Steps Getting Ready to Use Your Camera Before using your camera for the first time, complete the steps on the following pages. Introduction—First Steps Step 1—Attach the Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown. Repeat for the second eyelet. To avoid losing the lens cap, attach it to the camera strap using the cord supplied with your camera. When removing or replacing the lens cap, press the latch as shown.
Step 2—Insert the Battery Introduction—First Steps Your Nikon digital camera takes a single rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 lithiumion battery (provided) or non-rechargeable 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery (available separately). 2.1 Charge the battery The EN-EL1 is not fully charged at shipment. A battery charger is provided with the camera; we recommend that you charge the battery before use. Instructions for charging the battery may be found in the instruction manual included with the charger. 2.
2.3 EN-EL1 2CR5 EN-EL1 2.4 2CR5 (DL245) Close the battery-chamber cover 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 battery-chamber cover is properly latched.
Step 3—Insert the Memory Card Introduction—First Steps Your Nikon digital camera uses CompactFlash™ (CF) memory cards or IBM Microdrive® memory cards to store pictures. See “Technical Notes: Optional Accessories” ( 151) for a list of approved memory cards 3.1 Turn the camera off Make sure that the power-on lamp is off before inserting or removing memory cards. Rotating the power switch in the direction shown turns the camera on and off. 3.
3.3 Close the card slot cover Introduction—First Steps EJECT 2 1 Closing the Card-Slot Cover If the eject button is up when the card-slot cover is closed, closing the cover will partially eject the memory card, causing errors when the camera is turned on. Be sure the eject button is down (i.e., in position ) before inserting memory cards. EJECT EJECT 1 2 1 2 1 Formatting Memory Cards The memory card supplied with your camera is formatted at shipment.
Step 4—Choose a Language Introduction—First Steps Camera menus and messages can be displayed in your choice of German, English, French, Japanese, and Spanish. 4.1 4.2 Rotate power switch in direction shown to turn camera on. Poweron lamp will light. 4.3 Press button. If message appears in monitor, proceed to Step 4.3. If photo is displayed in top left corner of monitor, press button again to enter playback mode. 4.4 Display playback menu 4.5 Display set-up menu ( ) 4.
Step 5—Set the Time and Date 5.1 5.2 Highlight Date 5.3 Display DATE menu 5.4 Edit Year 5.5 Highlight next item. Repeat steps 5.3–5.4 to edit Month, Day, hour, and minute. 5.6 Highlight Y M D Choose order in which year, month, and day will be displayed 15 Introduction—First Steps Information on the time and date of recording is included with all photographs and movies taken with your Nikon digital camera.
5.7 Save changes to settings and return to setup menu. To exit menus, press MENU button. Introduction—First Steps Any pictures taken before the time and date have been set will have a time stamp of “0000.00.00 00:00.” If the time and date have not been set, a flashing (“date not set”) icon will be displayed in the top right corner of the monitor during shooting.
Taking Pictures Tutorial 18–26 Basic Photography and Playback Basic Playback 27–30 This chapter takes you through the basic steps involved in taking pictures and playing them back.
Taking Pictures The Basics 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 in most situations. Step 1—Ready the Camera 1.1 Remove the lens cap Press the latch and remove the cap as shown. 1.2 Turn the camera on Rotate the power switch as shown.
Battery level is displayed as follows: NO ICON Meaning Camera status Battery fully charged. Camera functions normally. Low battery. Charge ENEL1 as soon as possible or ready new 2CR5 (DL245) battery. As above, except that only a limited number of shots can be taken in “continuous” mode ( 96). Warning ! ! Battery exhausted. Charge Battery EN-EL1 and reinsert, or use Shutter release disabled. exhausted* new 2CR5 (DL245) battery.
Step 3—Adjust Camera Settings (Optional) Tutorial—Taking Pictures The following table shows the default settings for mode. For more information, refer to the page numbers in the rightmost column. Setting Default Flash mode Auto Description Built-in Speedlight pops up and fires au64–67 tomatically when lighting is poor. Focus mode Camera focuses automatically at Autofocus distances over 30 cm/1´ (50 cm/1´8˝ at the 57–58 widest angle).
4.2 A B ISO The Built-in Speedlight If the flash mode is set to auto (the default setting), red-eye reduction, or slow sync and additional light is required for correct exposure, the built-in Speedlight will pop up automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. At a setting of Anytime Flash (fill flash), the built-in Speedlight will pop up whenever the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Do not attempt to raise the Speedlight by hand.
4.3 Frame your subject Use the zoom buttons to frame your subject against the background. Tutorial—Taking Pictures Indicator in monitor shows amount of zoom while either button is pressed Zoom out Zoom in When the camera is zoomed all the way in, hold the button down for about two seconds to enlarge the image digitally (digital zoom; 63).
Don’t Block the Shot Controlling the Monitor Press the button to hide indicators and turn the monitor on and off. Indicators hidden Indicators displayed Monitor off 23 Tutorial—Taking Pictures To avoid dark or partially obscured pictures, keep your fingers and other objects away from the lens and flash window.
Step 5—Focus and Shoot The COOLPIX4500 has a two-stage shutter-release button. Tutorial—Taking Pictures 5.1 Focus Press the shutter-release button halfway to mode, the set focus and exposure. In camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area, shown by the focus brackets Flash-ready in the viewfinder. Focus will remain locked lamp (red) at this distance while the shutter-release butAutofocus ton is pressed halfway.
5.2 Tutorial—Taking Pictures Take the picture Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take a picture. During Recording While pictures are being recorded to the memory card, a icon will be displayed in the monitor and the autofocus lamp (green) will blink. Pictures taken while earlier images are being recorded are stored in a temporary memory buffer. When the buffer is full, an hourglass ( ) icon will be displayed and the shutter release will be disabled.
Step 6—Put the Camera Away Tutorial—Taking Pictures 6.1 Turn the camera off If the power lamp is on, turn the camera off by rotating the power switch as shown. The power-on lamp will go out. To save battery power, make sure that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. 6.2 Lower the built-in Speedlight If the built-in Speedlight is raised, push it gently back to the closed position, pressing straight down on the top of the Speedlight.
Basic Playback Quick Review and Playback To view pictures, press the Shooting Mode button. Quick Review Full-Screen Playback Last picture taken dis- Last picture taken displayed in top left cor- played full screen ner of monitor To end quick review or full-screen playback and focus the camera for the next shot, press the shutter-release button halfway. During Playback While pictures are being read from the memory card, the green autofocus lamp next to the viewfinder will blink.
Quick Review Tutorial—Basic Playback Pictures are displayed in the top left corner of the monitor, allowing you to confirm the results of previous attempts while setting up your next shot. All controls function as they do in shooting mode, with the following exceptions: To Press Description View other pictures Press the multi selector down to or right to view pictures in the order recorded, up or left to go back.
Full-Screen Playback To Press Press the multi selector down to or right to view pictures in the order recorded, up or left to go back. Keep multi selector pressed to scroll rapidly to the desired frame number. View other pictures View multiple pictures Delete current picture Return to shooting mode Description ( ( Press the ( ) button to display up to nine ) pictures at a time as small thumbnail previews (see following page). A confirmation dialog will be displayed.
Thumbnail Playback Tutorial—Basic Playback Pressing the ( ) button in full-screen playback displays a menu of up to nine thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed: To Press Description Highlight pictures Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right to highlight thumbnails. Page through images Rotate command dial to scroll through images a page at a time. With four thumbnails displayed, press the button once to view nine thumbnail images.
Connections Connecting to External Devices Connecting to a Computer 32–39 Connecting to a Television or VCR 40 This chapter provides information on connecting your camera to a computer and to a television or videocassette recorder (VCR). Connecting to a Computer Read this section to learn how to copy pictures from the camera memory card to your computer using Nikon View 5. Connecting to a Television or VCR This section details how you can view pictures and menus on a television screen.
Connecting to a Computer Nikon View 5 Connections—Connecting to a Computer Your Nikon digital camera stores pictures as digital data. Instead of making the trip to a developer and getting negatives, you can simply copy your pictures to a computer for long-term storage using the Nikon View 5 software provided with your camera.
Adobe Acrobat Reader 2 Install The installation instructions are in Portable Document Format (PDF). To install Adobe Acrobat Reader, open the folder for the language of your choice and double-click the installer icon. The installer start-up screen will be displayed; follow the on- Installer icon Installer icon (Windows) (Macintosh) screen instructions to complete installation.
Making the Connection: Connecting to Your Computer Connections—Connecting to a Computer Once you have installed Nikon View 5, you are ready to transfer photographs and movies to your computer. Pictures can be transferred 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 camera and computer 2 Connect Connect the UC-E1 USB cable as shown below. Use the flat connector for ISO the camera on 3 Turn Turn the camera on. Nikon View 5 will detect the camera and start automatically. For details, see the Nikon View 5 Reference Manual (on CD). While the UC-E1 USB cable is connected, the camera monitor will remain off, and all controls except the power switch will be inactive. Before Connecting the Camera Be sure to install Nikon View 5 before connecting your camera.
pictures to your computer 4 Transfer To copy all pictures on the memory card to your computer, select All imConnections—Connecting to a Computer ages from the Image transfer rule menu in Nikon View 5 and click the button to begin transfer. While pictures are being copied to the computer, do not: • Disconnect the USB cable. • Turn the camera off. • Remove the memory card.
Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional Click the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon ( ) in the taskbar and select Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device from the menu that appears. Windows 2000 Professional Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon ( ) in the taskbar and select Stop USB Mass Storage Device from the menu that appears. Windows Millennium Edition (Me) Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon ( ) in the taskbar and select Stop USB Disk from the menu that appears.
Reading Pictures from Memory Cards Connections—Connecting to a Computer If you have a CompactFlash™ card reader or your computer is equipped with a PC card slot, you can transfer pictures directly from the memory card. Before inserting the memory card in a card reader or card slot, turn the camera off and remove the card from the camera. the computer on 1 Turn Turn the computer on and wait for the operating system to start up.
Removing the Memory Card Before removing the memory card from a PC card slot or card reader, you will need to remove the card from the system: Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional Click the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon ( ) in the taskbar and remove the memory card from the system. Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition (Me) Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon ( ) in the taskbar and remove the memory card from the system.
Connecting to a Television or VCR Television Playback Using the audio/video cable included with your camera, you can connect the COOLPIX4500 to a television or VCR. Connections—Connecting to a Television or VCR the cable to the camera 1 Connect Connect the black plug to the A / V OUT connector on the camera. the cable to the video device 2 Connect Connect the yellow plug to the video-in jack on the television or VCR. Connect the white plug to the audio-in jack.
Beyond Pointand-Shoot Camera Controls Read this chapter for advice on the most frequentlyused shooting controls, including: Shooting-Mode Selection ( Focus Mode ( 57–61) Optical and Digital Zoom ( Flash Mode ( 62–63) 64–67) Making Movies ( 68) Exposure Compensation ( Sensitivity ( 42–56) 69) 70) Keep or Delete ( 71) 41
Shooting-Mode Selection Shooting and Exposure Modes Beyond Point-and-Shoot—Shooting-Mode Selection The shooting modes available with the COOLPIX4500 range from simple “point-and-shoot” modes ( and scene) to modes such as programmed auto and manual that put you in control of all or most camera settings. The options available in the shooting menu depend on the mode selected.
Press the MODE button and rotate the command dial to cycle through shooting modes as shown below. Beyond Point-and-Shoot—Shooting-Mode Selection + Auto mode M Manual A Aperturepriority auto Scene mode S P ShutterProgrammed priority auto auto Scene Mode Depending on the subject, scene mode may not always produce the desired results. If you are unsatisfied with pictures taken in scene mode, choose (auto) and try again.
Scene Mode Beyond Point-and-Shoot—Shooting-Mode Selection The COOLPIX4500 offers a choice of sixteen “scene” modes for common subjects and shooting situations. To choose a scene: 1 Pressing MODE button, rotate command dial until icon for the last selected scene is displayed. + 2 Landscape Menu of scene options displayed 3 Portrait Highlight desired scene (highlighted scene shown by caption and large icon at top of monitor) 4 Make selection and return to shooting mode.
Icon Flash mode ( None ) Auto Icon None Focus mode ( ) Autofocus (Auto) Flash Cancel (off) Infinity Auto with red-eye reduction Macro close-up Anytime Flash (fill flash) Self-timer Slow sync In scenes in which the flash turns off ( ) automatically, shutter speeds slow and pictures may be blurred by inadvertent camera movement (“camera shake”). At shutter speeds of 1/30 s or slower, a (camera shake) icon appears in the monitor.
Scene Beyond Point-and-Shoot—Shooting-Mode Selection Party/ Indoor Night Portrait Beach/ Snow Description Use for shots that provide a natural balance between the main subject and the background when shooting portraits against a backdrop of night scenery. Vividly captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlight expanses of water. Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. A slow shutter speed is used to produce stunNight ning night landscapes.
Scene Description 64) ( Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example in museums and art galleries) or in other settings in which you do not want to use the flash. Museum • The Best Shot Selector (BSS; 98) turns on automatically, reducing the effects of inadvertent camera movement. • Photography may be prohibited altogether in some settings. Be sure to obtain permission first.
Scene Beyond Point-and-Shoot—Shooting-Mode Selection Copy Description Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board, business card, or printed matter. • Colored text and drawings may not show up well in the final picture. ( 64) ( ( , , Any† )* Use when your subject is lit from behind and their features are in shadow, or when your subject is Back Light in the shade but the background is brightly lit. The flash will fire automatically to “fill in” (illuminate) shadows.
Scene Description Panorama Use to take a series of photographs that you will later join to form a single scene Assist (for example, a panorama or 360 ° virtual-reality image). For more information, see “Taking Pictures for a Panorama” on the following page. Sports Dusk/ Dawn High shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots. Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. Noise reduction turns on automatically.
Taking Pictures for a Panorama Beyond Point-and-Shoot—Shooting-Mode Selection 1 2 Highlight (Panorama Assist) Press center of multi selector. Default pan direction is displayed. 3 Bottom to top Left to right Right to left Top to bottom Select how the photographs will be joined together. This is the direction you will pan the camera between each shot. 4 5 Take first photograph. White balance and exposure settings for this photograph will apply to all photographs in series.
6 7 Take next photograph. Repeat Steps 6 and 7 until all shots in series have been taken. 8 Press center of multi selector to end series. New folder will be created with name consisting of “P_” followed by a three-digit number assigned automatically by camera (e.g., “P_001”), and all photographs in series stored in this folder. Panorama Assist The panning direction can not be changed after the first photograph is taken.
P: Programmed Auto Beyond Point-and-Shoot—Shooting-Mode Selection In programmed auto, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed (in the range 1–1/2,300 s) and aperture according to the amount of light available, producing optimal exposures in most situations. Adjustments to exposure can be made using exposure compensation ( 69) or exposure bracketing ( 116).
S: Shutter-Priority Auto Shutter-Speed Limitations At Continuous settings of Ultra HS and Movie ( 96), the camera takes a fixed number of frames per second. Shutter speed can not be set to values slower than the frame advance rate (1/30 s and 1/15 s, respectively).
A: Aperture-Priority Auto Beyond Point-and-Shoot—Shooting-Mode Selection In aperture-priority auto, you control aperture by rotating the command dial, while the camera automatically adjusts shutter-speed in the range 8 s– 1/2300 s to produce optimal exposure. Aperture varies in increments equivalent to 1 /3 EV (1/3 step).
M: Manual choosing manual as the exposure mode, remove your finger from 1 After the MODE button. Press the MODE button to select 2 shutter speed or aperture in the monitor, where the selected item is shown in green. The item selected will change each time the MODE button is pressed. the command dial to set the selected item (aperture or shutter speed) 3 Rotate to the desired value. The amount the photograph would be under- or over-exposed at the selected setting is shown in the exposure display.
the MODE button to select 4 Press the other item (shutter speed or Beyond Point-and-Shoot—Shooting-Mode Selection aperture). the command dial to 5 Rotate choose a value that will produce the desired exposure. If necessary, repeat steps 4 and 5 until the desired combination of shutter speed and aperture has been achieved. Long Time-Exposures (BULB) When manual exposure mode is selected and CONTINUOUS set to Single ( 96), shutter speed can be set to BULB for long time-exposures of up to five minutes.
Focus Mode Focusing Near and Far Choose a focus mode according to your subject and composition. Description Camera automatically adjusts focus according to distance to NO ICON subject. Use with subjects 30 cm/1´ (50 cm/1´8˝ at widest anAutofocus gle) or more from lens. Infinity Focus fixed at infinity, allowing camera to focus on distant scenes through foreground objects such as a window. Flash disabled.
Delaying Shutter Release: Self-Timer Mode Beyond Point-and-Shoot—Focus Mode The self-timer can be used for photographs in which you wish to appear yourself or to prevent photographs from being blurred by camera movement that occurs when the shutter-release button is pressed. To use the self-timer: the camera 1 Position Mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, stable surface. a self-timer mode 2 Select Press the button until the selftimer icon ( ) is displayed.
Autofocus Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus performs best when: • There is contrast between the subject and the background. For example, autofocus may not perform well on subjects that are the same color as the background. • The subject is evenly lit. Autofocus does not perform well when: • You attempt to focus simultaneously on two or more objects at different distances from the camera.
Focus and Exposure Lock Beyond Point-and-Shoot—Focus Mode Once the camera has focused, focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway . This can be used to change the composition after focusing on your subject, or to focus on another object at the same distance and recompose your picture with your subject in the frame. 1 Press shutter-release button halfway. Autofocus lamp (green) next to viewfinder lights when camera has focused.
Manual Focus the MF button and rotate the command dial until the manual focus 1 Press display appears in the monitor. this display as your guide, continue to rotate the command dial until 2 Using your subject is in focus. + Manual focus display shows approximate focus distance from lens between (2 cm/0.8˝ at middle zoom position) and infinity.
Optical and Digital Zoom Framing Pictures Beyond Point-and-Shoot—Optical and Digital Zoom Your Nikon digital camera offers two kinds of zoom: optical zoom, in which the camera’s telescoping lens can be used to magnify the subject up to 4 ×, and digital zoom, in which digital processing is used to further magnify the image up to 4 × for a total magnification of up to 16 ×. Optical Zoom Photos can be framed in the viewfinder or monitor using the zoom button.
Digital Zoom end of the zoom Zoom indicator turns yellow in digital zoom range Hold for 2 s Maximum optical zoom position Autofocus lamp blinks slowly to show that photos can not be accurately framed in viewfinder The camera can be zoomed in and out in the digital zoom range by pressing the and buttons. To cancel digital zoom, press until the zoom indicator turns white or turn the camera off. Restrictions on Digital Zoom Digital zoom can only be used when the monitor is on.
Flash Mode Flash Photography The flash mode can be chosen from the following five options. Beyond Point-and-Shoot—Flash Mode Option Description NO ICON Auto When lighting is poor, built-in Speedlight will pop up automatically when shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and flash will fire when picture is taken. Flash Cancel Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor.
The flash mode is controlled with the button. Press repeatedly until desired mode is displayed in monitor The flash mode changes as shown below. The options available in scene mode depend on the scene selected ( 44). NO ICON Auto Flash Cancel Auto + redeye reduction Anytime Flash Slow Sync To protect the built-in Speedlight, we recommend that it be lowered when not in use. Using the Built-in Speedlight Do not attempt to raise the Speedlight by hand.
The Sync Terminal Beyond Point-and-Shoot—Flash Mode Optional Speedlights mounted on an SK-E900 flash bracket can be attached via the camera’s sync terminal. The following SB-series Speedlights (available separately) can be used: 80DX, 30, 28DX, 28, 26, 25, 24, 22, and 22s. 1 ISO ISO 2 Remove sync terminal cover and attach flash bracket sync cord. Illusration at right shows COOLPIX4500 with SK-E900 flash bracket and optional Speedlight.
Before using an optional Speedlight, set the zoom head to an angle wider than 28 mm. At smaller angles, the flash may not be able to light the entire subject. We recommend that you take a test shot and view the results in the monitor; if the results are not satisfactory, try zooming the camera in or adjusting the illuminating angle. The COOLPIX4500 does not support power zoom or AF-assist illumination. Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon Speedlights.
Making Movies (P, S, A, and M) Movie Mode Beyond Point-and-Shoot—Making Movies In P, S, A, and M modes, the COOLPIX4500 can record movies up to thirtyfive seconds in length at a rate of about fifteen frames per second, with sound recorded via the camera’s built-in microphone. Each frame is 320 × 240 pixels in size (QVGA). To record a movie: 1 Choose an exposure mode of P, S, A, or M. the shooting menu, select Continuous: Movie ( 96).
Exposure Compensation Bright, Dark, and High-Contrast Subjects Exposure compensation can be set to values between –2.0 EV (underexposure) and +2.0 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV. Rotate the command dial while pressing the button. + The FUNC Button The function assigned to the button can be changed using the Controls: FUNC option in the setup menu. Note that if a function other than exposure compensation is assigned, exposure compensation can only be set using the Exposure Options: Exp.
Sensitivity (P, S, A, and M) Reacting Faster to Light Beyond Point-and-Shoot—Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) In P, S, A, and M modes, sensitivity (ISO equivalency) can be raised above the default level (roughly equivalent to ISO 100) according to your subject and lighting conditions. Sensitivity can be set to ISO 100, 200, 400, or 800 equivalent or AUTO. If AUTO is selected, the camera will automatically raise sensitivity above the default value when lighting is poor.
Keep or Delete Picture Review Beyond Point-and-Shoot—Keep or Delete When image quality is set to HI, or when Ultra HS or Movie is selected in the Continuous menu, the picture you have just taken will be displayed briefly in the monitor after each shot, giving you the opportunity to delete the picture before it has been recorded to the memory card. To delete the picture, press the ( ) button. DELETE A confirmation dialog will be displayed.
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More About Playback Playback Options During playback, you can use the multi selector and the buttons on the back of the camera to perform the operations described in the following sections: Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ( 74) Creating a Small Copy of a Picture: Small Picture ( Movie Playback ( 75–76) 77) Adding Audio Commentary: Voice Memo ( Photo Information ( 78) 80) 73
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom More About Playback Use the ( ) button to zoom in on photos displayed in full-screen playback. X2.0 SCROLL SCR OLL To Zoom photo in View other areas of image Cancel zoom ZOOM ZO Press Description ( Zoom increases each time button is pressed, to a maximum of 6.0 ×. While image is zoomed in, icon and zoom ratio are displayed in upper left corner of monitor. ) Press the multi selector to scroll to areas of the image not visible in the monitor.
Creating a Small Copy of a Picture: Small Picture To create a small copy of the picture currently displayed in full-screen playback: 1 QK?JJ NGA, 2 Apc_rgle qk_jj ngarspc dgjc= Apc_rgle qk_jj ngarspc dgjc= Wcq Lm Press MODE (SMALL PIC.
More About Playback Once created, copies are independent of the original: deleting a copy has no effect on the original, deleting the original no effect on the copy. Copies are stored on the memory card as independent files with names of the form “SSCNnnnn.JPG,” where “nnnn” is a four-digit number assigned automatically by the camera. Print and protect attributes for copies must be set separately from the originals.
Movie Playback To Press More About Playback Movies are indicated by a icon. In full-frame playback, movies can be viewed using the multi selector. Movies can not be played back when thumbnails are displayed. Description Start playback Press center of multi selector to start playback. When movie ends, final frame is displayed for one second, followed by a still image of the first frame. Pause/resume playback Pressing center of multi selector while playback is in progress pauses display.
Adding Audio Commentary: Voice Memo More About Playback This function can be used to record a brief voice memo for the picture currently displayed in fullscreen playback. The memo is saved to the memory card as a sound file. Once a voice memo has been added to a picture, a icon will appear on the picture during playback. To Press Description Record memo → will be disIf voice memo can be recorded, played in monitor. Memo of up to 20 s can be REC recorded while FUNC button is held down.
Photo Information More About Playback Rotate the command dial to view photo information.
Shooting Information, Page 2 More About Playback 1 Exposure compensation 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 Focal length 4 Flash status 5 Image adjustment 3 Focus mode 6 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) 1 White balance 4 Digital zoom 2 Color saturation 5 Lens-converter status 3 Sharpening 6 File size Shooting Information, Page 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 Exposure Information A B 1 A Flashing border in thumbnail preview marks brightest areas of image (highlights) 2 3 4 5 6 B Histogram showing distribution of tones in image: ho
Menu Guide Camera Menu Options Index to Menu Options 82–87 Using Camera Menus 88–90 The Shooting Menu Changes to a variety of camera settings are made with the help of menus that appear in the camera monitor. This chapter is divided into the following five sections: Index to Menu Options An overview of the options available in the camera menus. Using Camera Menus This section describes basic menu operations. The Shooting Menu This menu contains a number of options for finetuning shooting settings.
Index to Menu Options IMAGE SIZE & QUALITY ( and Scene Modes) Menu Guide—Index to Menu Options 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. IMAGE QUALITY Set image quality. 101–102 IMAGE SIZE Specify the dimensions of the image in pixels.
SATURATION CONTROL Control color in your pictures. 101–102 IMAGE SIZE Specify the dimensions of the image in pixels. 101–103 USER SETTING Store different combinations of menu settings in one of three banks. 104 IMAGE SHARPENING Heighten or reduce the sharpness of outlines. 105 LENS Choose these options when using an optional lens converter. 106–107 EXPOSURE OPTIONS Additional options for setting exposure.
Menu Guide—Index to Menu Options SPEEDLIGHT OPT. Options for the built-in Speedlight and for optional Speedlights. 114–115 Pop-Up Variable Power Speedlight Cntrl Auto/Manual –2.0 – +2.0 InternalOff/Int&ExtActive AUTO BRACKETING Automatically vary exposure or white balance over a series of pictures. 116–117 Off On WB Bracketing 3, ±0.3,/3, ±0.7/ 3, ±1.0/5, ±0.3/ 5, ±0.7/5, ±1.0 NOISE REDUCTION Reduce “noise,” a mottling effect that occurs at slow shutter speeds.
Off On Menu Guide—Index to Menu Options SHUTTER SOUND Control beep produced to confirm operations. 127 CF CARD FORMAT Format memory cards for use in the COOLPIX4500. No Format 128 DATE Set time and date. 129 SHOT CONFIRMATION Control whether self-timer lamp fires to confirm shutter release. 129 INFO.TXT Save photo information in text format. Year, Month, Day, hour, minute, order of display for year, month, and day Off On Off On 129 VIDEO MODE Choose the standard for video output.
PLAYBACK MENU Menu Guide—Index to Menu Options The playback menu contains options for managing the images stored on the memory card. It is available in playback mode. DELETE Delete all or selected images; reset transfer or print marking. 133–135 FOLDERS Select a folder for playback; delete folders. 136–137 SLIDE SHOW Play images back in an automatic slide show. Selected Images Erase All Images Transfer Print Set Select pictures. Delete All Folders (Folder name) Select folder.
Selected Photos All Photos Select pictures. 147–148 SET-UP Menu (Playback Mode) The options below can be accessed from both the playback and shooting menus. BRIGHTNESS Increase or lower monitor brightness. 5 levels 122 SHUTTER SOUND Control beep produced to confirm operations. Off On 127 CF CARD FORMAT Format memory cards for use in the COOLPIX4500. No Format 128 DATE Set time and date. 129 VIDEO MODE Choose the standard for video output.
Using Camera Menus Basic Menu Operations Menu Guide—Using Camera Menus The menu options available in shooting mode differ from those that can be accessed in playback mode. In P, S, A, and M modes, you have access to the shooting menu and all setup menu options; in playback mode, you can access the playback menu and a restricted set of setup menu options. In and scene modes, you have access to image quality and size options. 1 Display menu A Display menu for current operating mode.
B the selected menu 2 Activate To activate the selected menu, press the multi selector down (P, S, A, M, and playback modes only). the desired page 3 Select If the selected menu has more than one page of options, you can view the next page by pressing the MENU button. You can also scroll between pages by pressing the multi selector up and down. When the last page of options is displayed, MENU OFF will appear at the bottom of the monitor.
Menu Guide—Using Camera Menus 4 Make a selection A.1 A.2 Highlight menu item A.3 Display options A.4 Highlight option. If sub-menu of options is available, repeat steps A.2 and A.3 to make highlight selection in sub-menu. Make selection Making Selections with the Command Dial If a icon appears next to a menu item, you can make a selection by rotating the command dial. B.1 B.
The Shooting Menu Shooting Options The shooting menu is available only in P, S, A, and M modes, and only when the camera is in shooting mode. Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 92–94 Metering 95 Continuous 96–97 Best Shot Selector 98 Image Adjustment 99 Saturation Control 100 Image Quality 101–102 Image Size 101–103 User Setting 104 Image Sharpening 105 Lens 106–107 Exposure Options 108–109 Focus Options 110–111 Zoom Options 112–113 Speedlight Opt.
Keeping Colors True: White Balance Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu What Is “White Balance”? The color of the light reflected by an object depends on the color of the light source. The human brain 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.
Option Bulb Type FL1 White (W) FL2 Daylight White (Neutral [N]) FL3 Daylight (D) Confirming White Balance At settings other than (A-WB), a white-balance icon appears in the monitor. 93 Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu Fine-Tuning White Balance At settings other than (Auto) and (White Bal Preset), white balance can be “fine tuned” by highlighting the desired setting and rotating the command dial to select an option from a submenu.
Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu Preset White Balance Preset white balance is used when shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light). When (White Bal Preset) is selected from the white-balance menu, the camera will zoom in and the menu at right will appear in the monitor.
Measuring Light: Metering Option Matrix Spot Description Compares measurements from 256 areas of frame with library of typical compositions to produce optimal exposure for entire image. Best choice in most circumstances. Camera measures light in area shown by square in center of monitor. Only about 1/32 of entire frame is metered. Ensures that subject in metering target will be correctly exposed even when background is much brighter or darker.
Taking a Sequence of Shots: Continuous Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu The options in the “continuous” menu determine 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. A movie option is available for making short videos with sound. Option Description Single Camera records one picture each time shutter-release button is pressed.
Ultra HS/Movie With each sequence of pictures taken at Ultra HS, the camera creates a new folder in which all pictures in the sequence are stored. Each folder will have a name consisting of “N_” followed by a three-digit number assigned automatically by the camera. Pictures can be played back by selecting the appropriate folder or All Folders from the playback Folders menu. Movie and Ultra HS are only available when the monitor is on.
Getting Sharper Pictures: BSS (Best Shot Selector) Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu The “Best Shot Selector” (BSS) is recommended for situations in which inadvertent camera movement can produce blurred pictures, for example when: • the camera is zoomed in or a teleconverter is used for telephoto photography • you are taking close-up shots at short range • the flash can not be used although lighting is poor BSS may not produce the desired results with a moving subject or if you change the composition while the
Adjusting Contrast and Brightness: Image Adjustment Option Description Auto Camera automatically adjusts brightness and contrast according to shooting conditions. Camera performs same standard brightness and contrast adjustment on all images. Recommended for images that will Normal later be retouched on a computer. Image processed to emphasize difference between light and More dark areas, enhancing contrast.
Controlling Color: Saturation Control Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu Saturation control is used to heighten or reduce the vividness of colors. Option Description +2 Maximum Use for a vivid, photoprint effect when taking pictures that will be printed “as is,” without further editing. +1 Enhanced 0 Normal –1 Moderate –2 Minimum Black&White Sepia Best choice in most circumstances. Vividness of colors is reduced. Suitable for pictures that will later be retouched on a computer.
Making Effective Use of Memory: Image Quality and Size Image Size Card 16 MB Card 64 MB Card 128 MB Card Image Quality 2272 × 1704 1600 × 1200 1280 × 960 1024 × 768 640 × 480 2272 × 1520 (3 : 2) HI 1 — — — — 1 FINE 8 16 24 37 86 9 NORMAL 16 31 47 69 144 17 BASIC 32 59 86 121 229 34 HI 5 — — — — 6 FINE 33 65 100 151 347 36 NORMAL 65 125 190 278 578 71 BASIC 130 236 347 488 918 139 HI 10 — — — — 12 FINE 66 130 201 304 698 73 NORM
Image Quality Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu To reduce the amount of memory that each shot occupies, pictures taken at settings other than HI are compressed as they are saved to the memory card. Compression selectively reduces the quality of the image; the more the picture is compressed, the more noticeable this loss of quality is likely to be. The actual effect depends on the size of the picture when printed or displayed and on the type of subject. Option Compression File ratio (approx.
Image Size Option Description 2272 × 1704 Size when printed at 300 dpi is about 19 × 14 cm (71/2˝ × 51/2˝). 1600 × 1200 Size when printed at 300 dpi is about 13 × 10 cm (5˝ × 4˝). 1280 × 960 Size when printed at 300 dpi is about 10 × 8 cm (4˝ × 3˝). 1024 × 768 640 × 480 Suited to printing at smaller sizes (for example, as an illustration in a letter or report), or to display on monitors 17˝ or larger. Can be displayed full screen on 13˝ monitors. Suited to distribution by e-mail or the web.
Storing Menu Settings: User Setting Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu This option allows you to store up to three combinations of white balance, metering, “continuous,” image adjustment, saturation control, image sharpening, and lens settings for different situations and recall them as desired. By default, changes to these settings are stored as User Setting 1.
Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening Option Description Auto Camera sharpens edges for optimal results; adjustment performed differs from image to image. High Photos processed to increase sharpness, making edges more distinct. Normal Camera performs same standard level of sharpening on all photos. Low Amount of sharpening reduced below normal level for a softer effect. Off No sharpening performed. When taking pictures that will later be retouched, choose settings of Normal or Low.
Settings for Optional Converter Lenses: Lens Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu The lens menu is used to select combinations of settings suited to different converter lenses (available separately). For complete information on use and handling, see the documentation provided with your converter lens. Option Use with Description Normal — No modifications are made to settings. Wide Adapter WC-E631, 2 Zoom set to widest angle; can be adjusted manually.
Slide Copy Adapter Option Description Positive Use when making photographs from color film. Use when examining film negInverse Color atives in the monitor. Slide Copy Adapter: Inverse Color The Inverse Color option requires a bright light source. If lighting is insufficient, the image in the monitor will be too bright. Should you notice excessive “noise” in the form of randomly spaced bright pixels, set image sharpening to Off or Low ( 105).
Controlling Exposure: Exposure Options Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu The exposure options sub-menu contains two options: one for fixing exposure at the value selected by the camera, the other for altering exposure from the value suggested by the camera. AE Lock This option is used to take a series of photographs with the same exposure and white balance. Option Description Off Restores normal exposure and white balance.
Exp. +/– Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu The Exp. +/– (exposure compensation) menu allows you to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera. Exposure can be adjusted in the range –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in increments of 1 /3 EV. Choose negative values to make your pictures darker, positive values to make them brighter. Confirming Exposure Compensation At values other than ±0, exposure compensation is displayed in the monitor.
Controlling Focus: Focus Options Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu The focus options sub-menu contains options controlling focus-area selection and focus mode, and an option for confirming focus visually in the monitor. Focus-Area Selection: AF Area Mode The setting chosen for this option determines how the focus area is selected in P, S, A, and M modes.
Auto-Focus Mode Option Description Camera adjusts focus continuously until shutter-release button is pressed halfway, minimizing time needed to focus Continuous before photo is taken. Note, however, that photos can be AF taken even when camera is not in focus; check autofocus lamp before shooting. Single AF Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. If monitor is off, photos can only be taken when camera is in focus. Choose this setting to save batteries.
Controlling Zoom: Zoom Options Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu This sub-menu contains three options for controlling optical and digital zoom. Digital Tele This sub-menu is used to turn digital zoom on and off. If On is selected, the camera enters digital button is held down for zoom mode when the more than two seconds at the maximum optical zoom position (digital zoom does not take effect if monitor is off). If Off selected, pressing the button at the maximum optical zoom position has no effect.
Fixed Aperture Option Description Off Aperture changes as you zoom in or out. On In aperture-priority and manual exposure modes, aperture is fixed at selected f/-number as camera is zoomed in or out. Note that the selected f/-number may exceed the camera’s exposure range at the new zoom position; to prevent this, choose an f/-number from about f/5 to around f/7. 113 Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu Normally, aperture changes with the zoom position.
Controlling the Flash: Speedlight Options Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu This sub-menu contains three options for controlling built-in and external Speedlights. Popup Settings for the Built-in Speedlight: Pop-Up This option controls whether the built-in Speedlight pops up automatically. Option Auto Description Built-in Speedlight pops up automatically when required. button is pressed.
Options for Optional Speedlights: Speedlight Cntrl Option Description Built-in Speedlight turns off; only optional Speedlights will Internal Off fire. Int&Ext Active Built-in Speedlight fires at same time as optional Speedlights. When no optional Speedlights are connected, builtin Speedlight functions normally.
Varying Settings Automatically: Auto Bracketing Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu In some situations, you may find it difficult to select appropriate exposure-compensation and white-balance settings, and yet not have time to check the results and adjust settings after each shot. Auto bracketing can be used to vary these settings automatically over a series of photographs, “bracketing” a selected exposure-compensation or white-balance setting. Off Select Off to restore normal exposure and white balance.
WB Bracketing Recording Time Because the camera takes three shots each time the shutter-release button is pressed, the time required to save images to the memory card is approximately tripled when white-balance bracketing is used. Restrictions on Bracketing Autoexposure bracketing can not be used when: BSS ( 98), AE-Lock ( 108), or Noise Reduction ( 118) is on, or Multi-shot 16, Ultra HS, or Movie is selected for Continuous ( 96).
Avoiding “Grainy” Photographs: Noise Reduction Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu At shutter speeds slower than 1/4 s, “noise” in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels may appear in pictures, particularly in shadows. To reduce noise at slow shutter speeds, select On from the noise reduction menu. Recording Time Turning noise reduction on more than doubles the amount of time needed to save pictures to the memory card.
Restoring Default Settings: Reset All Choosing Reset restores the following shooting options for the current User Set to their default values. With the exception of the settings listed on the following page, settings in other User Sets are unaffected. Choose No to exit the menu, leaving settings unchanged. Setting Default Setting Default White balance * Auto Image adjustment Auto Metering Matrix Saturation control Normal Continuous Single Image sharpening Auto *Fine-tuning reset to 0.
Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu In addition, the following items are reset for all User Sets and playback mode. Reset All does not affect image quality or size, User Setting, FUNC, sequential numbers, date, info.txt, video mode, language, and USB settings.
The Set-up Menu Camera Setup The options available in the set-up menu depend on the operating mode. Option Page 1 Page 2 Monitor Options 122 Controls 123–124 Auto Off 125 Seq. Numbers 126 Shutter Sound 127 CF Card Format 128 Date 129 Shot Confirmation 129 info.
Adjusting Monitor Settings: Monitor Options Menu Guide—The Set-up Menu The monitor options menu is used to set monitor brightness. In P, S, A, and M modes, it contains an option for specifying whether and when the monitor will turn on automatically.
Customizing Camera Controls: Controls Menu Guide—The Set-up Menu The options in the Controls sub-menu determine the functions assigned to the FUNC button and the center of the multi selector in shooting mode. FUNC You can choose the function assigned to the FUNC button, making it possible to adjust the following settings without accessing the camera menus: Option Description Exposure compensation can be set by pressing the FUNC button and rotating the command dial ( 69).
AE-L, AF-L Menu Guide—The Set-up Menu By default, both focus and exposure are locked when the center of the multi selector is pressed in shooting mode. The options in the AE-L, AF-L menu can be used to set the center of the multi selector to lock only one of focus and exposure. Option Description AE-L&AF-L Pressing center of multi selector locks both focus and exposure. AE-L Pressing center of multi selector locks exposure only. Focus is locked when shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Conserving Battery Power: Auto Off When powered by an AC adapter (available separately), the camera will turn off if no operations are performed for thirty minutes, regardless of the setting in the Auto Off menu. 125 Menu Guide—The Set-up Menu When operated on battery power, the camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for a specified period of time.
File Numbering: The Seq. Numbers Menu Menu Guide—The Set-up Menu The camera assigns each picture a file name consisting of “DSCN” followed by a four-digit number assigned automatically by the camera (e.g., “DSCN0001.JPG”). This option controls how files are numbered. 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.
Audio Confirmation: Shutter Sound Option Description Off Confirmation and warning beeps disabled. Voice memos and sound recorded with movies can still be played back.
Formatting Memory Cards: CF Card Format Menu Guide—The Set-up Menu The memory card provided with your camera is formatted at shipment. If you purchase additional memory cards for added storage, you will however need to format the cards before first use to ensure that they work properly in your camera. Formatting memory cards is also an effective way of deleting all pictures on the card. Option No Description Exit without formatting card.
Setting the Time and Date: Date Confirming Shutter Release: Menu Guide—The Set-up Menu This option is used to set the camera to the current date and time. For more information, see “Introduction: First Steps” ( 15). Shot Confirmation If On is selected for this option, the self-timer lamp will light to confirm that the shutter has been released. The self-timer lamp will not light if the flash has fired. Storing Photo Info in a Separate File: info.txt While On is selected in the info.
Choosing a Video Standard: Video Mode Menu Guide—The Set-up Menu The Video Mode menu is used to select the standard used for video output. Adjust this setting to match the standard used in any video device to which you connect the camera ( 40). Option NTSC PAL Description Use when connecting camera to NTSC devices. Use when connecting camera to PAL devices. Choosing a Language: Language This option is used to choose the language in which camera menus and messages are displayed.
Protecting Images from Deletion: Disable Delete Menu Guide—The Set-up Menu The Disable Delete option is used to protect images from accidental deletion. Select On to disable all operations or menu options that delete or erase images, including deletion with the button, the Delete option in the playback menu, and the CF Card Format option in the setup menu. When Off is selected, images can be deleted and memory cards formatted normally.
Menu Guide—The Set-up Menu Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Mac OS 9 Do not select PTP when connecting the COOLPIX4500 to a computer running one of the above operating systems (there is no need to change the USB setting when using the camera for the first time, as Mass Storage is selected at shipment). If you have already changed the USB setting to PTP, be sure to select Mass Storage before connecting the camera to your computer.
The Playback Menu Managing Pictures The playback menu contains the following options for managing the pictures on the memory card: Delete 133–135 Folders 136–137 Slide Show 138–139 Perspective Control 140–142 Small Pic. 142 Protect 143 Hide Image 144 Print Set 145–146 Auto Transfer 147–148 Deleting Pictures: Delete The Delete menu contains the following options: Option Description Selected Images Delete selected photographs and movies. Erase All Images Delete all pictures.
Deleting Selected Pictures: Selected Images Menu Guide—The Playback Menu Choosing Selected Images displays the pictures on the memory card as small thumbnail images. To choose pictures for deletion: 1 2 Highlight picture 3 Press multi selector up or down to select picture for deletion. Selected pictures are marked by icon and red border. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures. To deselect picture, highlight and press multi selector up or down.
Deleting All Pictures: Erase All Images Option Description No Exit without deleting pictures. Yes Delete all pictures on memory card. Pictures that are hidden or protected will not be deleted. Removing Transfer Marking from All Images: Transfer Selecting Transfer from the delete menu removes transfer marking from all images. No confirmation dialog is displayed.
Selecting a Folder for Playback: Folders Menu Guide—The Playback Menu During shooting, pictures are stored in folders created automatically by the camera. The Folders menu is used to select folders for playback and to delete folders created at settings of Panorama Assist ( 50) or Ultra HS ( 96). Option Description Delete Select this item to delete folders created at settings of Panorama Assist and Ultra HS. All Folders Select this option to display all pictures on the memory card during playback.
Deleting Folders: Delete 1 Menu Guide—The Playback Menu Select Delete to delete folders created at settings of Panorama Assist and Ultra HS. Folders with the name NIKON can not be deleted. 2 Highlight folder name Confirmation dialog displayed.
Automated Playback: Slide Show Menu Guide—The Playback Menu The slide-show option in the playback menu is used for automated sequential playback. To start a slide show, highlight Start and press the multi selector to the right. All pictures in the current folder that have not been hidden using Hide Image will be played back one after the other in the order recorded, with a pause between each picture. Movies will be displayed as still images showing the movie’s first frame.
Changing the Display Interval Menu Guide—The Playback Menu The slide show menu and pause dialog both contain a Frame Intvl option for changing the length of time each picture in the slide show is displayed. To change the display interval, highlight Frame Intvl and press the multi selector to the right. The menu of interval settings shown at right will be displayed; highlight the desired setting and press the center of the multi selector.
Changing Vertical Perspective: Perspective Control Menu Guide—The Playback Menu This option can be used to transform a photograph to change the apparent vertical perspective, making pictures taken from a high or low angle look as though they had been taken from eye level. The transformed image is saved separately from the original.
5 To Press Description Stretch top of image Press multi selector up to stretch top of image horizontally, reducing distortion in pictures taken from a low angle. Stretch bottom of image Press multi selector down to stretch bottom of image horizontally, reducing distortion in pictures taken from a high angle. 6 7 Save transformed image and return to playback mode with original image displayed. Note that about forty seconds may be required for creation of transformed image.
Menu Guide—The Playback Menu Once created, transformed images are independent of the original: deleting the transformed image has no effect on the original, deleting the original no effect on the transformed image. Transformed images are stored on the memory card as independent files with names of the form “TSCNnnnn,” where “nnnn” is a four-digit number assigned automatically by the camera.
Safeguarding Valuable Pictures: Protect 1 2 Highlight picture 3 Menu Guide—The Playback Menu Selecting Protect from the playback menu displays the menu shown at right, where you can select pictures to protect from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted using the ( ) button or the options in the Delete menu. Note, however, that protected pictures will be deleted when a memory card is formatted. Press multi selector up or down to select picture. Selected pictures are marked by icon.
Hiding Pictures During Playback: Hide Image Menu Guide—The Playback Menu When creating a slide show or showing photographs to an audience, you may want to use the Hide Image option to hide some of the pictures in the current folder. Hidden pictures are only visible in the Hide Image menu. They can not be deleted using the ( ) button or the options in the Delete menu. 1 2 Highlight picture 3 Press multi selector up or down to select picture. Selected pictures are marked by icon.
Ordering Prints: Print Set 1 2 Highlight picture Press multi selector up to select picture. Selected pictures are marked by icon. Cancelling the Print Order To cancel the current print order when it is no longer needed, select Print Set from the Delete sub-menu ( 133). Note that this will also remove transfer marking from all images. 145 Menu Guide—The Playback Menu Selecting Print Set from the playback menu displays the menu shown at right.
Menu Guide—The Playback Menu 3 Use multi selector to specify number of prints. Press up to increase (maximum 9), down to decrease. To deselect image, press multi selector down when number of prints is 1. Repeat steps 1–3 to select additional images. To exit without altering print order, press MENU button. 4 Press center of multi selector to complete operation and display menu of print options. To highlight option, press multi selector up or down.
Selecting Images for Transfer: Auto Transfer Option Description Selected Photos Select pictures for transfer from a list of thumbnails. All Photos Select all pictures for transfer. Selecting Pictures for Transfer: Selected Photos Choosing Selected Photos displays the pictures on the memory card as small thumbnail images. To choose the pictures for transfer to a computer: 1 2 Highlight picture 3 Press multi selector up or down to select picture. Selected images are marked by icon.
Selecting All Pictures for Transfer: All Photos Menu Guide—The Playback Menu Selecting All Photos displays the confirmation dialog shown at right. Option Description No Exit without changing transfer status of pictures. Yes Select all pictures on the memory card for transfer to a computer.
Technical Notes Camera Care, Options, and Resources This chapter provides a list of optional accessories available for the COOLPIX4500, tips on cleaning and storing your camera, information on where to get help on line, troubleshooting advice, and camera specifications.
Optional Accessories Technical Notes At the time of writing, the following options were available for the COOLPIX 4500. Contact your retailer or local Nikon representative for details.
Approved Memory Cards SanDisk Lexar Media IBM SDCFB series 16 MB, 32 MB, 48 MB, 64 MB, 96 MB, 128 MB 4× USB series 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 48 MB, 64 MB, 80 MB 8× USB series 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 48 MB, 64 MB, 80 MB 10× USB series 128 MB, 160 MB Microdrive DSCM-10512 (512 MB), DSCM-11000 (1 GB) Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of memory card. For more details on the above cards, please contact the manufacturer.
Caring for the Camera and Battery Technical Notes To ensure continued enjoyment of your Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device: 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. Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration.
Storage To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera away again. Tips and Tricks for Handling Batteries Some tips to ensure that your camera is always ready to shoot: • When you turn the camera on, check the battery-level displayed in the monitor to determine whether the battery needs to be replaced. A warning will be displayed when the battery needs to be replaced.
Cleaning Technical Notes Lens One key to cleaning the lens is to not touch it 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 with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts in the center of the lens and works out to the edges.
Web Resources For Product Information and Tips • For users in the USA: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe: http://www.nikon-euro.com/ • For users in 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.
Problem Possible cause Technical Notes • Ambient lighting is too bright: use viewfinder or move to a 150 Monitor is hard darker location or use optional HL-CP10 LCD hood. to read • Monitor is dirty. 154 123 • Display options require adjustment. Can not change • Lens rotation is limited by swivel limit switch. lens angle • Battery is exhausted. • Message “Out of memory” displayed: not enough memory No photo is remaining. taken when • Flash-ready lamp flickers: flash is charging.
Problem Possible cause Flash does not fire Colors are unnatural 21 • Built-in Speedlight is stowed. • Flash is off.
Error Messages Technical Notes 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. 15 Warning ! ! Battery exhausted Battery exhausted. Turn camera off and replace battery. 19 Speedlight is in the closed position Remove obstruction from Built-in Speedlight obstructSpeedlight and press shuttered by finger or other object.
Display Card contains no images Solution • Error encountered while • Reformat memory card or 128 saving photo. insert new memory card. • Memory card not formatted for use in camera. • Camera has run out of fold- • Insert new memory card or 19, er or file numbers delete pictures. 29 Card contains no images. Press shutter-release button button once to return or to shooting mode. 18 All images are hidden • Select another folder 136 All images in current folder • Change hidden status of 144 are hidden.
A Note on Electronically-Controlled Cameras Technical Notes In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, and turn the camera on again, or, if you are using an AC adapter (available separately), disconnect and reconnect the adapter and turn the camera on again.
Specifications E4500 digital camera Effective pixels 4.0 million CCD 1 Image size (pixels) Lens Technical Notes Type /1.8˝ high-density CCD; total pixels: 4.13 million • 2272 × 1704 • 1600 × 1200 • 1280 × 960 • 1024 × 768 • 640 × 480 • 2560 × 1520 (3 : 2) 4 × Zoom Nikkor Focal length F = 7.85 – 32 mm (35-mm [135] camera format equivalent: 38 – 155 mm) f/-number f/2.6 – f/5.1 Construction Ten elements in eight groups Digital zoom 4.
Storage Technical Notes Media Type I and II CompactFlash™ (CF) cards and Microdrives File system Compliant with Design rule for Camera File systems (DCF), Exif 2.
Sync terminal Connects to SK-E900 multi-flash bracket unit Nikon SB-series 80DX, 30, 28DX, 28, 26, 25, 24, 22, and 22s Interface USB Video output User can choose from NTSC and PAL I/O terminals • DC input • Audio/video (A / V ) output • Data output (USB) Power sources • Rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 lithium-ion battery (supplied) or six-volt 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery (available separately) • EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger (available separately) • EH-53 AC adapter (available separately) Battery li
System requirements (Nikon View 5): Windows Technical Notes OS Pre-installed versions of Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) Models Only models with built-in USB ports supported CPU 300 MHz Pentium or better RAM 64 MB or more recommended Hard-disk space 25 MB required for installation, with additional free disk space of 10 MB plus double the capacity of camera memory card available on system d
Index Symbols A A. See exposure mode, aperture-priority auto Accessories. See optional accessories AE. See autoexposure AE-L. See AE Lock AE-L, AF-L, 60,124 AE Lock, 60,108 AF. See autofocus AF Area Mode, 110 Aperture, 54. See also exposure mode Audio. See movies; voice memo Audio/Visual. See television playback . See shooting mode, auto AUTO. See flash mode; sensitivity Auto Bracketing, 116-117 Autoexposure bracketing, 117 lock, 108.
Index Exposure information. See photo information Exposure metering. See Metering Exposure mode, 42-56 aperture-priority auto, 54 manual, 55-56 programmed auto, 52 flexible program, 52 shutter-priority auto, 53 Exposure Options, 109 F Files. See image files FINE, 102 Fireworks Show, 47 Fixed Aperture, 113 Flash, built-in, 21,65 Flash, optional, 150 Flash mode, 64-71 Flash-ready lamp. See lamp, red Flexible program. See exposure mode, programmed auto Focus.
O P P. See exposure mode, programmed auto. PAL, 40,130. See also Video Mode Panorama Assist, 49 Panoramas 50-51 Party/Indoor, 46 Perspective Control, 140-142 Photocell, 5 Photo information, 79,129. See also info.txt Playback, 73-79. See also quick review movie, 77 thumbnail, 30 zoom, 74 PLAYBACK menu, 133-148 Portrait, 45 power-on lamp, 18, 26 Power switch, 4 Print Set, 145-146 Programmed auto exposure. See exposure mode Protect, 143 Q Quality. See image quality Quick review, 28 QuickTime.
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