En The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA
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Table of Contents For Your Safety ..................................................................................................................................................... ii Notices ................................................................................................................................................................... iv Introduction 1 Parts of the Camera ...................................................................................................................
Viewing Pictures on a Computer.................................................................................................................52 Printing Pictures ................................................................................................................................................55 Menu Guide 61 Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu ....................................................................................................61 Image Mode .....................................
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Introduction Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.
Parts of the Camera Built-in flash ( 20) Self-timer lamp ( 22) AF-assist illuminator (LED; Introduction Lens ( 21) 79) Lens cover closed Eyelet for camera strap Lens cover Speaker ( 37, 39, 44, 49, 51) Microphone ( 35, 38, 44) Power switch ( 14) (One-touch portrait) button ( 24). See also (D-lighting; 43) 2 Power-on lamp ( 14) Shutter-release button ( 16) Zoom control ( 15).
Monitor ( 6–7, 78, 79) ( (menu) button 17, 61, 67, 70) (shooting/playback) button ( 19, 41) (mode) button ( 5, 17) ( Introduction Indicator lamp ( 11, 16, 36, 38, 64) Flash lamp ( 20) (delete) button 19, 41, 42) Rotary multi selector ( 4, 17) (center) button ( 4, 17) (transfer) button ( 53) Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover ( 10, 12) Battery latch ( 10) Memory card slot ( 12) Tripod socket Battery chamber ( Multi connector ( Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the strap as 햲 shown at right.
The Rotary Multi Selector The rotary multi selector is used to navigate the camera menus. Rotate in either direction to highlight items and press the center ( ) to select. To cancel and return to the previous menu, press the rotary multi selector to the left. Introduction Rotate: highlight Press center ( ): select Press left: cancel Items can also be highlighted by pressing the rotary multi selector up, down, left, or right.
The (Mode) Button Pressing the button during shooting or playback displays a mode-selection menu ( 17).
The Monitor The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings): Shooting Introduction 23 6 1 22 8 5 10 21 7 2 3 4 9 20 11 19 9999 18 17 16 12 13 14 15 0h00m00s Playback 100NIKON 1 9999.JPG 2 18 01.01.
13 Time zone indicator..........................................71 14 Date imprint / date counter ..........................74 15 Number of exposures remaining .......................................................14, 88 Movie length ................................................35, 88 16 Focus areas.....................................................16, 66 17 Image mode .........................................................61 18 Exposure compensation ...............
The COOL-STATION and AC Adapter The COOL-STATION Introduction The supplied MV-14 COOL-STATION can be used to: • Copy pictures to a computer ( 52) • Charge the camera battery ( 11) • View pictures on a television ( 52) • Print pictures via direct USB connection ( 55) DC-IN connector ( 9) Camera connector USB connector ( 53, 56) Placing the Camera in the COOL-STATION Removing the Camera The multi connector should be fully inserted in the COOL-STATION camera connector as shown.
The AC Adapter COOL-STATION 햳 햵 햴 Camera 햲 9 Introduction The supplied EH-64 AC adapter can charge the battery in the camera ( 11) or power the camera for playback, data transfer, or printing (do not use any other make or model of AC adapter; failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or product malfunction). Connect the power cord (햲 햲) and plug the adapter into the COOL-STATION or camera (햳 햳), making sure the plugs are in the correct orientation.
First Steps Inserting the Battery The camera uses a rechargeable EN-EL8 Li-ion battery (supplied). First Steps 1 Turn the camera off If the power-on lamp is lit, press the power switch to turn the camera off. 2 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover 3 Insert the battery The orange battery latch is pushed aside as the battery is inserted. The battery is fully inserted when the latch clicks back into place.
Charging the Battery Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low. Turn the camera off If the power-on lamp is lit, press the power switch to turn the camera off. 2 Connect the AC adapter Connect the AC adapter directly to the camera or place the camera in the COOL-STATION and connect the AC adapter ( 9). 3 Charge the battery The indicator lamp next to the camera monitor will blink green as the battery charges.
Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 21 MB) or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards ( 77). Internal memory is used for recording and deleting pictures only if no memory card is inserted. To insert a memory card: First Steps 1 Turn the camera off If the power-on lamp is lit, press the power switch to turn the camera off.
Removing Memory Cards Before removing memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on and indicator lamps are off. Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover and press the card in to partially eject the card. The card can then be removed by hand. Write protect switch First Steps The Write Protect Switch SD cards are equipped with a write protect switch. Pictures can not be recorded or deleted and the memory card can not be formatted when this switch is in the “lock” position.
Camera Operations Turning the Camera on and Off To turn the camera on, press the power switch. The power-on lamp will light… Power switch Power-on lamp On Camera on. Blinks Monitor has turned off to save power (see below). Flickers Battery exhausted. Recharge or change battery. Off Camera off. …and the monitor will turn on. Camera Operations Battery indicator NO ICON ( Shooting mode 5, 18, 26, 32, 35) Battery fully charged. Low battery; prepare to recharge or change battery.
Zoom The zoom control is used to frame subjects in the monitor. Select W to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame. Select T to zoom in up to 3 × so that the subject fills a larger area of the frame. The amount of zoom is displayed in the monitor.
Focus and Shutter Release The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. First, lightly press the shutter-release button about halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Once the camera has focused, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and take a picture. Camera Operations 1 Focus: Press the shutter-release button halfway.
Using Menus To make a selection from the shooting or playback menus, press the follow the steps below: 1 button and 2 Display sub-menu.* Highlight menu item. 4 Select and exit to previous menu.* Highlight option. * In some cases, menu items can also be selected by pressing rotary multi selector to right. To make a selection from the shooting or playback mode menus, press the button and follow the steps below: 1 2 Highlight mode. Exit to highlighted mode.
Basic Photography and Playback Mode This section describes how to take pictures in (auto) mode, an automatic, “pointand-shoot” mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. 1 2 Turn the camera on. * * If Display shooting mode menu. is displayed in monitor, camera is already in Basic Photography and Playback 3 mode. Proceed to Step 5. 4 Highlight . 5 Select and exit to 6 Frame subject in center focus area. 7 Focus. Take picture.
Viewing Pictures Press the button to display a picture in the monitor (if the picture was taken with the camera rotated 90 °, it will be displayed in “tall” orientation). Use the rotary multi selector to view additional pictures: rotate the rotary multi selector clockwise to view pictures in the order recorded, counter-clockwise to view pictures in reverse order. Rotate quickly to scroll rapidly to the desired picture. Pictures may be displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from memory.
Using the Flash The flash has a range of 0.3–2.6 m (1 ft.–8 ft. 6 in.) when the camera is zoomed all the way out. The range at maximum zoom is 0.3–1.4 m (1 ft.–4 ft. 7 in.). The following flash modes are available: Mode Description Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor. Auto with redReduces “red eye” in portraits (see following page). eye reduction Flash Cancel (off ) Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor. Anytime Flash Flash fires whenever picture is taken.
Red-eye Reduction The camera uses advanced red-eye reduction. Low-intensity light pulses cause the subject’s pupils to contract before the flash fires. If the camera still detects red-eye, it will process the image to further its effects (“In-Camera Red-eye Fix”; note that this may slightly increase the time needed to record the picture). This mode is not recommended where a quick shutter response is required; if the desired results are not achieved, try again at a different flash setting.
Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer The camera is equipped with a ten- and three-second timers for self-portraits and to reduce blur. When using the self-timer, mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface. Display self-timer menu. 1 Self-timer Confirm Highlight option. 3 s: Use to reduce blur. 10 s: Use for self-portraits. 2 Self-timer Confirm Basic Photography and Playback 3 4 Make selection (to exit without setting timer, wait five seconds).
Macro Close-up Mode Macro close-up mode is used for taking shots of objects as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.). 1 2 Macro close-up Macro close-up Confirm Confirm Display macro close-up menu. 3 5 Make selection (to exit without changing mode, wait five seconds). Selection is shown by icon in display. Frame picture. Minimum focus distance varies with zoom position; if zoom is adjusted to ▲ position and icon turns green, camera can focus at distance of 4 cm (1.6 in.).
One-Touch Portrait Mode For portrait shots, press the button when the camera is in shooting mode. This will automatically activate the following features: • Portrait: Background details are softened, allowing the portrait subject to stand out clearly. • Face-priority AF: The camera automatically detects and focuses on faces. • Advanced red-eye reduction: Reduces “red-eye” caused by the flash ( 21). Macro close-up is not available in one touch portrait mode.
The One-Touch Portrait Menu Pressing the button in one-touch portrait mode displays the one-touch portrait menu. With the exception of exposure compensation, the options chosen in this menu are restored the next time one-touch portrait mode is selected. Option SET UP Image mode Description Display setup menu ( 70) Choose image size and quality ( 61). Alter exposure from the value selected by the camera. Choose from Exp. +/– values between –2.0 EV and +2.0 EV.
Scene and Scene Assist Modes The camera offers a choice of eleven “scene” and four “assist” options. Camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type. Scene mode: The following scenes are available. Party/Indoor Night Landscape Copy Beach/Snow Close Up Back Light Sunset Museum Panorama Assist Dusk/Dawn Fireworks Show Scene assist modes: These scenes offer framing assist to help compose shots. Mode Portrait Landscape Description For portraits. For landscapes.
7 Take pictures. The following scenes are available: Party/Indoor AUTO OFF OFF Use for shots that include details of the background, or to capture the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. Beach/Snow AUTO AUTO OFF OFF Captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water.
Dusk/Dawn OFF OFF OFF OFF Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. Night Landscape OFF OFF OFF OFF Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning night landscapes. Close Up AUTO AUTO OFF ON Use to photograph flowers, insects, and other small objects at ranges as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.), with the background artistically blurred. Camera zooms to macro close-up position. Macro close-up icon ( ) turns green, indicating that camera can focus as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.
Panorama Assist OFF OFF OFF AUTO Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined together in PictureProject to form a panorama. Taking Pictures for a Panorama 1 Highlight (Panorama assist) in scene menu ( 26). Right to left Top to bottom 4 5 Default pan direction displayed. Bottom Select how pictures will be joined together to top in completed panorama. This is the direction in which camera will be panned after Left to each shot.
6 Compose next shot to overlap with previous picture. 8 7 Take next shot. Repeat steps 6–7 until all shots in series have been taken. End series. Shooting will also end if a new mode is selected or camera enters standby mode ( 14). The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use a tripod for better results. Scene and Scene Assist Modes Panorama Assist Flash mode ( 20), macro close-up ( 23), and self-timer ( 22) can not be adjusted after the first picture is taken.
Using Exposure Compensation in Scene Mode Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value selected by the camera. Choose from values between –2.0 EV and +2.0 EV. Negative values produce darker pictures, positive values brighter pictures. To choose a value for exposure compensation, select a scene ( 27–29) and follow the steps below. 1 2 Display scene menu. 3 Highlight (Exp. +/–). 4 Choose value for exposure compensation. 6 5 Select and exit to scene menu.
Scene Assist Mode Compose pictures with the help of framing guides displayed in the monitor. 1 2 Display shooting mode menu. 3 Highlight 5 Scene and Scene Assist Modes 32 , or . Display framing assist menu. 6 Highlight composition type.* : camera setup ( 7 , 4 Select and exit to selected mode. * , 70); Select and return to shooting mode. : select image-mode ( 61); : adjust exposure ( 31) Take pictures. If framing guides are displayed, position subject in guides before shooting.
* Portrait Assist: Use for smooth, natural-looking portraits. PORTRAIT Portrait Left Portrait Right OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF No guides are displayed. Camera sets focus and exposure for subject in center focus area. Compose shot with subject in left or right half of frame.† Portrait Close-up Compose shot with face in top half of frame.† Compose shot with two subjects side-byPortrait Couple side.† Portrait Figure Compose shot in “tall” orientation.† * AF-assist available in PORTRAIT mode.
Sports Assist: Capture motion in a series of high-speed shots. No framing guides are displayed. Focus, exposure, and white balance for all pictures are determined by the first shot in each series. OFF OFF OFF OFF While shutter-release button is held down, camera shoots about 2.2 frames per second (fps) until icon is displayed. Camera focuses continuously even when shutter-release button is not pressed. Sport As above, except that camera focuses at about 4.5 m/15 ft. (6 m/20 ft.
Movies Recording Movies To shoot movies with sound recorded via the built-in microphone, select shooting mode and follow the steps below (no sound is recorded for time-lapse movies). Movies recorded to internal memory at the default setting of Small Size 320 can be up to 1 minute 14 seconds long; a 256 MB memory card can hold up to 14 minutes 30 seconds. 1 2 Display shooting mode menu. 3 . Select and exit to movie mode. Exposure count display shows maximum total length of movie that can be recorded.
The Movie Menu Pressing the button in movie mode displays the movie menu. Options chosen in this menu are restored the next time movie mode is selected. Option SET UP Movie options Auto-focus mode Electronic VR Description Display setup menu ( 70). Choose type of movie that will be recorded (see below). Choose how camera focuses in movie mode ( 37). Reduce effects of camera shake ( 37).
Auto-focus Mode Choose how the camera focuses in movie mode. Option Single AF Full-time AF Description Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and locks at this position during shooting, preventing sound of camera focusing from interfering with recording. Camera constantly adjusts focus, even when shutter-release button is not pressed. Electronic VR Choose On to reduce the effects of camera shake in all movie modes except Timelapse movie.
Voice Recordings Audio voice recordings can be recorded over the built-in microphone and played back over the built-in speaker. Making a Voice Recording To make a voice recording, select shooting mode and follow these steps: 1 2 Display shooting mode menu. Highlight Select and exit to voice recording mode. Display shows length of recording that can be made. 3 4 .
The Voice Recording Menu Pressing the button in voice recording mode displays the following options. The option selected for Sound quality is restored the next time voice recording mode is selected. Option Description SET UP Display setup menu ( 70). Sound quality Select High for high quality, Normal for reduced file size. Playing Voice Recordings To play voice recordings back, select playback mode and follow these steps. 1 2 Display playback mode menu. Highlight 3 .
Copying Voice Recordings To copy voice recordings between internal memory and a memory card, display the voice recording list shown in Step 3 on the preceding page and press the button. This option is available only when a memory card is inserted. Highlight option: • : Copy recordings from internal memory to memory card • : Copy recordings from memory card to internal memory 1 2 3 Highlight Selected files.* Display menu of copy options.
Viewing Pictures on the Camera To view pictures full-frame in the monitor (full-frame playback), press the button (if the camera is off, pressing the button for about a second will turn the camera on in playback mode).
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Pressing the zoom control to T during full-frame playback zooms the current picture in 3 ×, with the center of the picture displayed in the monitor (Quick Playback Zoom).
Enhancing Contrast: D-Lighting Pressing the button during full-frame or thumbnail playback creates a copy of the current picture with enhanced brightness and contrast, brightening dark and backlit subjects. Before 1 2 Confirmation dialog displayed. 3 After Highlight OK. Create copy. During playback, copies created with D-Lighting are indicated by a 6–7). icon ( Viewing Pictures on the Camera D-Lighting See the Appendix for more information on D-Lighting copies ( 89).
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback The built-in microphone ( 2) can be used to record voice memos for pictures marked with a icon in full-frame playback ( 41). Recording Voice Memos To record a voice memo, press and hold the shutter-release button. Recording ends after about 20 seconds or when the button is released. Do not touch the microphone during recording. Note that if a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new voice memo can be recorded.
Viewing Pictures by Date In full-frame and thumbnail playback, pictures taken on selected dates can be selected for viewing, deletion, printing, protection, and transfer. Calendar Mode: Choose a date from a calendar. 1 Display playback mode menu ( 3 2 5). Highlight Calendar ( ). Dates for which pictures exist are underlined in yellow.
List-by-Date Mode: Choose a date from a list. 1 Display playback mode menu ( 3 2 5). Highlight List By Date ( ). View dates for which pictures exist. The following operations can be performed: To Press Highlight date — * Camera lists up to 30 dates. If pictures ex- View pictures taken on date ist for more than 30 dates, all pictures re- Delete all pictures taken on date corded earlier than most recent 29 dates View playback mode menu will be listed together as Others.
Viewing Pictures To view pictures taken on a selected date, highlight the date in the calendar or date list and press the button. The first picture for that date will be displayed (calendar mode) or (listfull frame, with by-date mode) displayed in the top left corner, and the date and time of recording displayed in place of the folder name and file number and type ( 6–7).
Pictmotion by muvee Pictmotion creates slide show movies with custom transitions and background music. It is only available when a memory card is inserted in the camera. Creating a Pictmotion Movie To create a simple movie using the ten most recent pictures during full-frame or thumbnail playback: 1 2 Display playback mode menu ( 5). 3 Highlight Pictmotion ( ). 4 Display options. 5 Highlight . 6 Display options. Viewing Pictures on the Camera 7 Highlight All images.
To create a custom Pictmotion movie: Display options ( 48, Step 3). To choose style, background music, playback order, and number of slides for new movie, press button and make selections in Pictmotion settings dialog ( 50). Press when done. Select All images (Confirm on) Choose date To select pictures for movie, highlight Confirm and press to turn check box on. All images (Confirm off ) Confirm on Rotate rotary multi selector to highlight pictures; press to select (up to 30).
Other Options (Steps 1 and 7 on Page 49) Rotate the rotary multi selector to highlight options, press left or right to change. Press the button to exit when done. Music: Choose from Pachelbel’s Canon, Scarborough Fair, Pomp and Circumstance March, Turkish March, and Grandfather’s Clock; press zoom control to T to preview selected track (preinstalled tracks only). Up to three custom tracks can be added using PictureProject (Windows only; see below).
Viewing Pictmotion Movies To view Pictmotion movies, display the Pictmotion menu as described in Steps 1–3 on page 48 and follow the steps below. 1 2 Highlight movie.* * To delete highlighted movie, press light Yes and press . Display Pictmotion playback screen. button. Confirmation dialog will be displayed; high- 3 4 Highlight Play.† View movie.‡ † If Loop option is selected, movie will repeat automatically. To select or deselect Loop option, highlight Loop and press .
Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers In addition to viewing pictures on the camera, you can also: • View pictures on TV and record movies to video (see below) • Copy pictures to a computer for storage and editing ( 52–54) • Print pictures on a home printer ( 55) or order prints from photofinisher Before connecting the camera to another device, it may be necessary to change the Interface settings in the setup menu ( 54, 76).
3 Connect COOL-STATION to the computer using the supplied USB cable. 4 5 Place the camera in the COOL-STATION and turn it on. Press the ( ) button* to copy all marked pictures to the computer. The following messages will be displayed: 6 The pictures will be displayed in PictureProject when transfer is complete. Disconnect the camera as described in “Disconnecting the Camera” ( 54). Marking Pictures for Transfer Pictures marked for transfer are shown by a icon during playback.
Choosing a USB Option for Connection to a Computer Consult the following table when choosing a USB option for connection to a computer ( 52). The default option is PTP. For more information on menu operations, see “Using Menus” ( 17). Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Pictures transferred using: Computer operating system Camera button* PictureProject button Windows XP Choose Mass Storage or PTP. Windows 2000 Professional Windows Millennium Edition (Me) Choose Mass Storage.
Printing Pictures Users of PictBridge- or ImageLink-compatible printers can connect the camera directly to the printer and print pictures without using a computer.
Connecting the Printer Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Connect COOL-STATION to the printer using the supplied USB cable. 3 4 Turn the printer on. 56 USB PTP (the default option) must be selected for Interface > USB in the camera setup menu before the camera can be connected to a printer ( 76). Place the camera in the COOL-STATION and turn it on. A PictBridge start-up screen will be displayed.
Printing Pictures One at a Time 1 2 Select picture.* Display print options. * To choose picture from thumbnail list, press zoom control to W ( ) and use rotary multi selector to highlight desired picture, or press zoom control to T ( ) to exit to full-frame playback. Highlight option and press : Option Description Start printing. To cancel before all copies have been printed, press .
Printing Multiple Pictures To print multiple pictures, press the button while the PictBridge playback screen is displayed ( 56). The menu shown at right will be displayed; highlight an option and press the button. Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers Option Description Print selection Print selected pictures (see below). Print all images Print one copy of all images. Menu shown at right displayed. Highlight option and press : • Start print: Print current print order ( 59).
4 5 Confirm selection (to return to step 1 and button). change selection, press * Press Start printing. PictBridge menu is displayed when printing is complete.* again to cancel before printing is complete. Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set 1 2 Highlight Print selected. Display selection dialog. * To delete current print order, highlight Delete print set and press 3 4 . Select pictures as described in Steps 1–3 of “Printing Selected Pictures” ( 58).
ImageLink Use the supplied PV-10 dock insert to print pictures on an ImageLink printer ( See the printer manual for details. Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers 1 Attach the dock insert to the printer. 2 Turn the camera off and attach it to the dock insert. The camera will turn on automatically. 3 Print pictures as described in the printer manual. 86).
Menu Guide This section describes the menus available for shooting, playback, and camera setup. See page 17 for information on using the menus. Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu To display the shooting menu, select mode ( 18) and press the button. With the exception of Image mode, the following options are available only in mode. Unless Reset all ( 76) is used to reset settings to their default values ( 87), settings in this menu will be restored the next time mode is selected.
White Balance Process pictures to produce natural colors under different types of light. Option Description White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations. Neutral-colored object used as reference to set white balance unWhite bal. preset der unusual lighting conditions (see below). Daylight White balance adjusted for direct sunlight. Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting. Fluorescent Use under most types of fluorescent lighting.
Preset white balance set to new value. 6 Exp. +/– Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value selected by the camera. Choose from values between –2.0 EV and +2.0 EV in increments of / EV. Negative values produce darker pictures, positive values brighter pictures. The effects can be previewed in the display; at settings other than zero, the current value for exposure compensation is also shown ( 6–7).
Interval Timer Photography To display the interval timer menu, highlight Intvl timer shooting in the CON TINUOUS menu ( 63) and press the button. To prevent unexpected loss of power, charge the battery before shooting begins. 1 2 Choose interval between shots. Press button to make selection, then press button to return to shooting mode. Press shutter-release button all the way down to start recording.
Best Shot Selector (BSS) BSS is recommended for situations in which inadvertent camera movement can produce blurred pictures, or when parts of the image are prone to under- or overexposure. It may not produce the desired results if the subject moves or the composition is changed while the shutter-release button is fully pressed. Option Off Description BSS off. Camera takes shots while shutter-release button is pressed, to a maximum of ten.
Color Options Make colors more vivid or record pictures in monochrome. Option Standard color Vivid color Black-and-white Sepia Cyanotype Description Natural color. Vivid, “photoprint” colors. Take pictures in black-and-white. Record pictures in sepia. Take pictures in blue-tinted monochrome. The effects of the selected option can be previewed in the monitor. At settings other than Standard color, the current setting is also indicated by an icon in the display ( 6–7).
Playback Options: The Playback Menu To display the playback menu, press the button to select playback mode ( 19) and press the button. See page 17 for more on using the menus. Option Description SET UP Display the setup menu. Print set Select pictures for printing. Slide show View pictures in an automatic slide show. Delete* Delete all or selected pictures. Protect* Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. Transfer marking* Change transfer marking for existing pictures. Small pic.
Slide Show Selecting Slide show displays the following options. Rotate the rotary multi selector to highlight and press the button to select. Option Description Frame intvl Choose length of time each slide will be displayed. If this option is checked, slide show will repeat until Loop button is pressed. Start Start slide show. While the slide show is in progress, rotate the rotary multi selector clockwise to skip ahead, counter-clockwise to rewind. To pause the slide show, press the button.
Small Pic. Create a small copy of the current picture. Highlight a size and press . Option Description 640 × 480 Suited to television playback. 320 × 240 Suited to display on web pages. 160 × 120 Suitable for e-mail. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Highlight Yes and press the button to create a copy at the chosen size. Small copies stored as JPEG files with a compression ratio of 1 :16 (see page 89 for more information).
Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu To display the setup menu, select SET UP or from the shooting ( 61), playback ( 67), scene ( 26), movie ( 36), one-touch portrait ( 25), or voice recording menus ( 39). See page 17 for more on using the menus. Settings remain in effect until reset ( 76).
Welcome Screen Choose the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on. This option is only available when Off is selected for Quick Startup. Option Description Nikon COOLPIX logo displayed at start-up. Animation Animation displayed at start-up. Select picture from internal memory or memory card. Copy of selected image Select an is created for use in welcome screen and remains when original is deleted or image memory card is removed.
Selecting Time zone from the Date menu displays the dialog shown in Step 1. Follow the steps below to set the clock to the time in a new time zone. 1 2 Highlight . 3 4 Display map of world time zones. 5 The Setup Menu To change the home time zone, select 72 Set clock to time in travel time zone. Highlight travel destination time zone. Set clock to time in new time zone. is displayed when camera is in shooting mode. To reset clock to home time zone, select in time zone menu (Step 1).
Monitor Settings The following options are available: Option Description Photo info Choose information displayed in monitor. Brightness Choose from five settings for monitor brightness (default is 4). Photo Info The following display options are available: Display Option Description Show info Indicators are displayed in monitor ( 6–7). Auto info Indicators are displayed for 5 s. Hide info Indicators are not displayed in monitor.
Date Imprint Imprint date information on pictures as they are taken. Option Off Date Date and time Date counter Description Time and date do not appear on pictures. Date or date and time are imprinted on pictures taken while this option is in effect. Time stamp shows number of days between date of shooting and selected date (see below). At settings other than Off, the option selected is indicated by an icon in the monitor during shooting ( 6–7).
AF Assist If Auto is selected, AF-assist illumination will be used to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit (AF-assist illumination is unavailable in some modes; 84). Choose Off to disable AF-assist illumination (note that the camera may be unable to focus if lighting is poor).
Format Memory/ Format Card If no memory card is inserted, this option is named Format memory and formats internal memory. Otherwise it is named Format card and formats the memory card for use in the camera. Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data. Be sure to make copies as required before formatting. Two format options are available when a memory card is inserted: Quick format (formats only areas of the card on which data are stored) and Format (formats entire card).
Technical Notes Optional Accessories At the time of writing, the following optional accessories and replacement items were available for this camera. Contact your local retailer or Nikon representative for details.
Caring for the Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the following precautions when storing or using the device. Handle the lens and all moving parts with care The lens, monitor, and battery-chamber/ memory card slot and lens covers are easily damaged. Do not use force. Force applied to the lens cover could cause malfunction or damage the lens.
Cleaning Lens Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other). 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. If this fails, clean the lens using a cloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner.
Storage Turn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away and remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period.
Display CARD IS NOT FORMATTED Format No Problem Solution Memory card has not Highlight FORMAT and press butbeen formatted for use ton to format card, or turn camera off and replace card. in camera. 12 81 Technical Notes Error occurred while re- Format internal memory or memory 76 cording picture. card. • Insert new memory card. 12 Camera has run out of • Select Reset all after either inserting 76 new memory card or formatting infile numbers. IMAGE CANNOT BE SAVED ternal memory or memory card.
Display NEW CITY IS IN THE CURRENT TIME ZONE INITIALIZING LENS CANNOT FOCUS Problem Solution Destination in same No need to change time zones if desti72 time zone as home. nation is in same time zone as home. Wait until message has cleared from Camera cannot focus. display and camera has zoomed all — the way out. Turn camera off and then on again. If LENS ERROR Lens error. error persists, contact retailer or Nikon 14 representative.
Troubleshooting If the 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 in the right-most column for more information. Problem Camera turns off without warning Monitor is blank • • • • • • • • • • Solution Battery is low. 14 Camera has turned off automatically to save power. 14 Battery is cold. 93 Camera is off. 14 Battery is exhausted. 14 Standby mode: monitor turns on when controls are used.
Problem • • Pictures are too dark • (underexposed) • Solution Flash is off. Flash window is blocked. Subject is outside range of flash. Exposure compensation is too low. Technical Notes • Subject is backlit: select (scene mode) or use fill flash. Pictures are too bright Exposure compensation is too high. (overexposed) Shutter speed too slow.
71 26, 35, 63, 65 36, 64 — 37, 42, 69 37 89 48 53 68 14 14 53 54 — 53, 54 52 8 14 85 Technical Notes Problem Solution Date imprint not Camera clock has not been set. available Date not appearing Date does not appear on movies or pictures taken using , on pictures , (Sports composite excepted), Continuous, or BSS. • Time lapse or interval timer photography in progress: picPictures cannot be tures can not be played back until recording is complete.
Appendix Operation Flowchart The following flowchart illustrates basic camera operations.
Defaults ( 61, 67, 70, 76) Choosing Reset for Reset all restores the following default settings: Option Shooting mode ( 18–25) Flash mode Self timer Macro close-up One-touch portrait Exposure compensation Portrait effect Default Auto Off Off 0 Normal Scene mode ( 26–34) Party/Indoor mode framing assist PORTRAIT mode framing assist LANDSCAPE mode framing assist SPORTS mode framing assist NIGHT PORTRAIT Exposure compensation 0 Movie menu ( 36–37) Movie options Small size 320 Set interval time 30 s Auto-focus m
Image Mode ( 61), Movie Options ( 36), and Sound Quality ( 39) The following table lists the number of pictures, maximum length per movie, or maximum total voice recording length that can be recorded to internal memory or a 256 MB memory card, together with the size of still pictures printed at 300 dpi.
Image File and Folder Names Pictures, movies, and voice memos are assigned file names with three parts: a four letter identifier, a four-digit file number assigned automatically by the camera in ascending order, and a three-letter extension (e.g., “DSCN0001.JPG”). Originals Identifier Extension Copies Still picture DSCN .JPG Cropped copy Movie DSCN .MOV Small copy Time-lapse movie INTN .MOV D-lighting copy Voice recording DSCN .WAV Voice memo Same as picture .WAV Identifier RSCN SSCN FSCN Extension .JPG .JPG .
Time Zones ( 71–72) The camera supports the time zones listed below. Increments of less than one hour are not supported; when travelling to or from destinations at half- or quarter-hour increments from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), such as Afghanistan, Central Australia, India, Iran, Nepal, or Newfoundland, set the camera clock to local time ( 71–72).
Specifications Nikon COOLPIX S5 Digital Camera Type Compact digital camera Effective pixels 6.0 million CCD Image size (pixels) 1 2.5 Lens Focal length f/-number Construction 3 × Zoom-Nikkor ED Lens 5.8–17.4 mm (35 mm [135] picture angle equivalent: approx. 35–105 mm) f/3.0 – f/5.4 12 elements in 10 groups Digital zoom Up to 4 × (35 mm [135] picture angle equivalent: 420 mm) -in. CCD; total pixels: 6.
Built-in flash Range (approx.) Sync method W: 0.3–2.6 m/1 ft.– 8 ft. 6 in.
EH-64 AC Adapter Rated input 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.18–0.1 A Rated capacity 18–22 VA Rated output DC 4.8 V / 1.5 A Operating temperature 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Dimensions Approx. 41 × 23.5 × 79 mm / 1.6 × 0.9 × 3.1 in. (W × H × D, excluding projections) Length of cord Approx. 1.7 m (5 ft. 7 in.) Weight Approx. 110 g (3.9 oz), excluding power cable EN-EL8 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Type Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Rated capacity 3.
Index Index Symbols (auto) mode, 18 (calendar) mode, 45 (delete) button, 19, 41 (D-lighting) button, 2, 43 (list-by-date) mode, 46 (MENU) button, 3, 17 (mode) button, 3, 5, 17 (movie) mode, 35 (One-touch portrait) button, 2, 24 (Pictmotion) mode, 48 (playback) mode, 41 , , , , see scene assist modes (shooting/playback) button, 3, 19, 41 (voice recording) mode, 38 (voice recording) playback mode, 39 (wait) icon, 16, 80 A Accessories, 77 AEL, 29 AF●, see Focus, indicator Autofocus, see Focus AF area mode,
Printing pictures, 55–60.
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