The Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA (En)
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Contents For Your Safety ................................................................................... 3 Notices ............................................................................................... 5 Contents............................................................................................. 8 Introduction...................................................................................... 11 Before You Begin......................................................................
Contents Viewing Pictures on a Computer ....................................................... 60 1. Before Connecting the Camera ......................................................60 2. Connecting the camera and COOL-STATION to the computer ........63 3. Transferring Pictures.......................................................................64 4. Disconnecting the Camera .............................................................65 Printing Pictures (DPOF).......................................
Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX SQ digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking digital pictures with your COOLPIX SQ. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy when using the product. Symbols and conventions are used in this manual: Cautions: information that you should read before use to prevent damage to your camera. Tips: additional information you may find helpful when using your camera.
1 Before You Begin Camera Shutter-release button ( 1 17, 34) Mode dial ( Before You Begin Power switch ( 16) Power-on lamp 26, 30) ( 26) Microphone ( 55, 58, 69) Built-in Speedlight ( 40) Self-timer lamp/ AF-Assist illuminator ( Memory card slot ( 24) Eject button ( 12 24) 44/36) Lens ( 32, 99, 107) Battery latch ( 20) Battery chamber ( 20)
Audio/video (A/V) out connector ( ( Zoom ( 33, 56, 57) 38) Flash-ready lamp ( 1 / ) buttons ( DC-IN connector ( 34) 21) Interface connector cover ( 21, 59) Monitor ( Multi selector 14, 31) ( 17) Battery-chamber/ Memory card slot cover ( 20, 24) Speaker ( Eyelet for camera strap ( 19) (Macro close-up/ Self-timer)/ (Delete) button( 42/43/39) (Exposure compensation/Flash mode)/ (Transfer) button ( 58, 70) Tripod socket 45/40/62) ( 22, 44, 47, 98) COOL-STATION connector ( 22, 63) MENU b
Monitor J Shooting Indications and icons displayed when taking pictures: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 1 Before You Begin 18 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 16 15 14 Shooting mode ..................... 31, 46, 69 Zoom indicator1) ......................... 33, 42 Recording indicator ........................... 35 “Date not set” icon2) ........................ 28 Camera shake icon3) ........... 41, 47, 101 Battery level indicator4)...................... 26 Macro close-up mode............
J Playback Indicators and icons when reviewing pictures: 1 1 Before You Begin 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 10 9 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 Time of recording................. 28 Date of recording ................. 28 Current folder ...................... 39 File number and type ........... 39 Battery level indicator* ......... 26 Transfer icon ........................ 62 Print-order icon .................... 66 11 8 Protect icon.......................... 87 9 Voice memo recording guide ..
Mode Dial Using the mode dial, you can set the camera to suit your level and style of photography. To select a mode, align the mode icon with the poweron lamp next to the mode dial. 1 Before You Begin Scene Mode Auto Mode A simple “point-and-shoot” mode in which the majority of camera settings are controlled by the camera. Recommended for first-time users of digital cameras.
Multi Selector The multi selector is used to make selections in the menu ( 28, 72). Move cursor up Cancel and return to previous menu, or move cursor left Make selection or move cursor right 1 Before You Begin Move cursor down Shutter-release Button Your camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. 1 Press the shutter-release button halfway. •The camera sets focus and exposure. •The green focus area indicator in the monitor will light when the focus operation is complete.
COOL-STATION MV-10 By placing the camera on the COOL-STATION, you can: •Charge the battery inside the camera ( 22). •Charge a spare battery ( 23). •Transfer pictures to a computer ( 60).
EH-61 AC Adapter By connecting the EH-61 AC adapter directly to the camera ( 21) or to the COOL-STATION ( 22, 63), the camera can be powered from a household electrical outlet. • EH-61 DC plug Camera or COOL-STATION AC adapter plug Power lamp AC inlet Wall plug * Shape of cable depends on country of use.
2 First Steps Inserting the Battery Your camera uses a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL2 lithium-ion battery (included). 1 c 2 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • Slide the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover (c) and open it (d). d First Steps c 2 Insert the battery. • Press the orange battery latch to side (c) and insert the battery as shown on the label on the inside of the cover (d). • The battery latch locks battery in place (e).
Removing the Battery Before removing the battery, turn the camera off. c 1 Press sideways (c). • The battery is partially ejected. 2 First Steps 2 Remove the battery. Alternative Power Sources To power your camera continuously for extended playback, use the EH-61 AC adapter supplied with your camera. • To use the adapter, open the interface connector cover and insert the DC plug of the adapter into the DC-IN connector of the camera.
Charging the Battery The EN-EL2 lithium-ion battery supplied with your camera is not fully charged at shipment. You can charge the battery while it is in the camera by placing it on the COOL-STATION MV-10 (Charging time: about 2 hours for full charge). 1 Connect the EH-61 AC adapter to the COOL-STATION. 2 e First Steps f d c • The power lamp will glow showing the EH-61 is plugged in (f). 2 Place the camera on the COOL-STATION.
ePlace the camera on the COOL-STATION. • Insert the camera into the COOL-STATION as far as it will go, matching the position of the connector and tripod socket on the camera with the connector and camera catch on the COOL-STATION. fThe power-on lamp on the camera blinks and charging starts. Power-on lamp Blinks (red) Lights (red) Lights (green) off To Charge the Battery Directly The battery can also be charged by inserting it directly into the COOL-STATION.
Inserting the Memory Card Your Nikon digital camera stores pictures on CompactFlash™ memory cards. 2 First Steps c 1 Confirm that the camera is off. 2 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • Slide the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover (c) and open it (d). d 3 Insert the memory card. • Check label for correct orientation. Rear label Direction of insertion Terminals • The memory card is fully inserted when the eject button protrudes slightly.
4 d c Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. • Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover (c) and slide back into place (d). • Make sure that the battery-chamber cover is properly latched. 2 First Steps Removing Memory Cards To remove memory cards, turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Press the eject button (c) and remove the d card (d). c • Note that memory cards may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing memory cards.
Checking the Battery Level 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Check the battery level in the monitor. • Rotate the power switch until it stops, then gently release the switch. The power-on lamp will light. 2 First Steps Display NO ICON (Lights) Warning! Battery exhausted Meaning Battery fully charged. Low battery. Ready spare batteries. Battery exhausted. Charge or replace with a fully charged battery. Camera Status Camera functions normally. Fewer shots can be taken consecutively in “continuous” mode.
Turning the Camera off To turn the camera off when the power-on lamp is lit, rotate the power switch. • Do not remove the battery, disconnect the AC adapter or eject the memory card until the power-on lamp has gone out. 2 27 First Steps The button The camera can also be turned on by pressing the button for about two seconds. Your most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor ( 38).
Basic Setup Before using your camera for the first time, choose a language for camera menus and messages and set the camera clock to the correct time and date. • If the time and date have not been set or clock battery is exhausted, a flashing 14) will be displayed in the top right corner of the (“Date not set”) icon ( monitor when the camera is in shooting mode. Any pictures taken before the time and date have been set will have a time stamp of “0000.00.00 00:00.
7 10 DATE DATE Y M D Y M D 2003 . 01 . 01 2003 . 02 . 14 00 12 : 00 Highlight Y M D. Display DATE menu. 11 DATE 2 DATE Y M D M D Y 2003 . 01 . 01 02 . 14 . 2003 00 12 : 00 First Steps 8 : 10 : 10 Choose order in which Year, Month, and Day will be displayed. Edit Year. 9 12 DATE Y M D 2003 01 . 01 00 : 00 Select Month. Repeat steps 8-9 to edit remaining items. SET-UP MENU Welcome screen Language Date Return to setup menu.
3 Basic Photography Step 1 – Select Mode This section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in (auto) mode. In this automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode, the majority of camera settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, producing the best possible results in most situations. 3 Basic Photography 30 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Turn the camera on. . • The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will display a welcome screen ( 93).
Step 1 – Select Mode Number of exposures remaining Shooting mode indicates auto mode. The number of pictures that can be stored on a memory card depends on the capacity of the card. 3 Image quality Flash mode Choose from three modes depending on how you plan to use the picture. • The default setting is NORMAL. Choose from four flash modes depending on lighting and your creative intent. • The default setting is AUTO (auto).
Step 2 – Frame the picture 1 Adjust the lens angle. • From a position parallel to the camera body, the lens section can be rotated 120° forward or 90° back toward the monitor. Forward Back (toward monitor) : Range of rotation 3 Basic Photography 2 Ready the camera. • Hold the camera steadily in both hands. To avoid dark or partially obscured pictures, keep your fingers and other objects away from the lens and flash window.
Step 2 – Frame the picture Zoom out Zoom in 3 Frame your subject. 4 Use the zoom buttons. • Frame your subject in the center of the monitor. Indicator in monitor shows amount of zoom when either button is pressed. Digital zoom • At the maximum optical zoom position, holding the T button down for about two seconds triggers the digital zoom. The digital zoom magnifies the subject up to a further 4x, for a total of 12x. The zoom indicator turns yellow in the digital zoom range.
Step 3 – Focus and Shoot 1 Flash-ready lamp 3 Focus. Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure. • Focus and exposure will be locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. • In mode, the camera automatically selects focus area containing subject closest to camera. • The focus area indicator lights green when the subject is in focus.
Step 3 – Focus and Shoot 2 Take the picture. • Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to take the picture. To prevent blur, press the shutter-release button down smoothly. 3 Autofocus Indicator When the lens is rotated to point in the same direction as the monitor ( 32), the digital zoom is in effect ( 33) or panorama assist mode is set ( 52) and the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the autofocus indicator ( ) in the monitor lights green/flashes red.
Step 3 – Focus and Shoot Getting Good Results with the Autofocus The autofocus performs best when there is contrast between the subject and background and the subject is evenly lit. It does not perform well if the subject is very dark or moving rapidly, if there are objects of sharply differing brightness in the scene (e.g. the sun is behind your subjects and their features are in deep shadow), if there is a lack of contrast (e.g.
Step 3 – Focus and Shoot Focusing on Off-Center Subject: Focus Lock If your subject is not at the center of the frame when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, your picture may be out of focus. To focus on an off-center subject: 1 Focus on subject. 2 Check the focus area indicator. 3 Recompose the picture. 4 Take the picture. Half-press and hold • Do not change the distance between the camera and your subject while focus lock is in effect.
Step 4 – View the Results (Full-Screen playback) 1 Press the 2 View pictures in the monitor. button. • The button is also used to turn on the camera. • Your most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor. 3 Basic Photography • Press the multi selector or to view pictures recorded before or after the current photo. • Keep the multi selector or pressed to scroll rapidly to the desired frame number. • To return to shooting mode, press the button.
Step 5 – Deleting Unwanted Pictures 1 DELETE Erase image(s) Yes/No? No 3 Done Yes To delete the picture displayed in the monitor, press the button. • A confirmation dialog will be displayed. 2 Press the multi selector to delete picture. • Select No and press the multi selector to exit without deleting picture. 3 Yes Highlight Yes.
4 More on Photography Using the Flash The following flash modes are available: Mode AUTO Auto How it works When to use it Flash fires automatically when lighting is Best choice in most situations. poor. Auto with red-eye reduction Use for portraits (works best when subPre-flash fires before ject is well within range of flash and main fl ash, reducing looking at pre-flash). Not recommended “red-eye.” when quick shutter response is required.
Using the Flash 3 Exit menu. Flash mode shown by icon at bottom of monitor. • If no operation is performed for about two seconds, the selected mode is automatically set. Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) When lighting is poor and the flash is off ( ), the camera will automatically increase sensitivity, permitting faster exposures and minimizing blur caused by camera shake. An ISO icon will appear in the monitor to warn that the picture may be slightly mottled.
Easy Close-Ups: Macro Close-up Mode Macro close-up mode is used for taking close-up shots of small objects at very short distances (minimum 4 cm/1.6"). 1 3 Display macro close-up menu. Frame picture. • In middle zoom range (indicated by ), icon and zoom indicator in monitor turn green and camera can focus on objects as close as 4 cm (1.6", measured from lens). 2 4 More on Photography Highlight and press the multi selector to exit the menu. • icon appears in monitor.
Taking a Self-Portrait: Self-timer Mode The self-timer with shutter release delay of 10 s or 3 s 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. When using this option, you should either mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface. To use the self-timer: 3 Display self-timer menu.
Taking a Self-Portrait: Self-timer Mode Self-timer lamp Press shutter-release once. Press shutter-release twice. 4 More on Photography 10 sec. Self-timer lamp blinks 3 sec. 1 sec. Self-timer lamp lights Shutter releases The Self-Timer • The self-timer mode combines macro close-up mode ( 42). In middle zoom range (indicated by ), icon and zoom indicator in monitor turn green and camera can focus on objects as close as 4 cm (1.6").
Adjusting the Exposure: Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. Exposure can be adjusted in the range –2.0 to +2.0 EV. 1 2 While pressing the button in shooting mode, press the multi selector or to display menu. Highlight desired exposure compensation value. • At values other than 0, the icon and exposure compensation value are displayed in the monitor.
Scene Modes Your Nikon digital camera offers a choice of fifteen “scene” modes. In these modes, camera settings are automatically adjusted to suit the selected scene. Choosing a Scene Mode 1 4 Portrait 3 More on Photography Set the mode dial to and press the MENU button to display the menu of scene choices. Make selection and return to shooting mode. • The selected scene will be shown by icon in the monitor. 2 4 Landscape Choose scene. Current selection shown by large icon and caption.
Scene Modes Scene Modes • Depending on the scene selected, restrictions may apply to the flash mode ( 40), macro close-up mode ( 42) and auto-focus mode ( 82). These restrictions are noted on the pages that follow. • In the scene modes other than (Sports) and (Close Up), Auto-focus mode is set to Single AF. If macro close-up mode is selected, however, Auto-fo82). cus mode is automatically set to Continuous AF ( • Self-timer mode is not available in (Fireworks Show) and (Panorama Assist).
Scene Modes Scene Modes The following scenes are available: Portrait Use for portraits. Main subject stands out clearly while background details are softened, lending the composition a sense of depth. • Degree to which background details are softened depends on the amount of light available. • Focus area can be selected manually using multi selector.
Scene Modes Sports High shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots. • While shutter-release button is held down, pictures are recorded at rate of about 3 frames every 2 seconds (rate of shooting will slow when icon is displayed). Focus, exposure, and white balance are determined by first shot in each series. • Camera focuses continuously, even when shutterrelease button is not pressed halfway. • Camera focuses on subject at center of focus area.
Scene Modes Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. • Camera focuses on subject at center of focus area. OFF Dusk/Dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. • Noise reduction turns on automatically. • Focus is fixed at infinity. • When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the autofocus indicator ( ) lights green instead of the focus area indicator. • The AF-Assist illuminator does not fire even when the subject is dark ( 36).
Scene Modes Close Up Use to capture vivid colors in close-up shots of flowers, insects and other small objects, with the background artistically blurred. • Camera automatically selects middle zoom position (indicated by ) for a minimum focus distance of 4 cm/1.6" (zoom indicator turns green). Minimum focus distance will increase if camera is zoomed in or out. • Focus area can be selected manually using multi selector.
Scene Modes Copy Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board, business card or in other printed matter. • Camera focuses on subject at center of focus area. (macro close-up) • When taking close-up shots, use the mode ( 42). • Colored text and drawings may not show up well in the final picture. (Can be changed) ON/OFF Back Light Use when light is coming from behind your subject, or when your subject is in the shade but the background is brightly lit.
Scene Modes Taking Pictures for a Panorama 1 Highlight Panorama Assist (Panorama Assist). 2 4 Compose the next shot to overlap with the previous picture. 5 4 Take the next picture. • Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until all shots in series have been taken. 3 6 Take the first picture. • The left two-thirds of the picture just taken is displayed on the left side of the monitor and the shooting screen is displayed on the right.
Scene Modes Panorama Assist • Using a tripod makes it easier to compose shots so that they overlap. • If the lens is rotated to point in the same direction as the monitor, panorama assist mode is not available. • Each time a new series of pictures is begun at a setting of Panorama Assist, a folder will be created with a name consisting of “P_” followed by a three-digit number assigned automatically by the camera (e.g., “P_001”), and all pictures in the series stored in this folder.
Quick Deletion/Memo Record The picture you have just taken is displayed in the monitor for a few seconds immediately after shooting. The following functions are available during this time: To Press Description Press the button to display confirmation dialog. Press the multi-selector / to select No or Yes, and press to execute. 4 DELETE No Yes Record voice memo • Select No to save picture and return to shooting mode. • Select Yes to delete picture.
5 More on Playback Viewing Pictures on the Camera Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Pressing the (W) button in full-screen playback mode displays a menu of four thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed: To Highlight pictures 5 More on Playback Change number of pictures displayed Delete highlighted picture Press Description Press the multi selector light thumbnails.
Viewing Pictures on the Camera Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Use the button to zoom in on photos displayed in full-screen playback. To Zoom photo in Cancel zoom Description • Zoom increases each time the (T) button is pressed, to maximum of 6.0x. • While picture is zoomed in, the icon and zoom ratio are displayed in upper left corner of monitor. Use multi selector to scroll to areas of picture not visible in monitor.
Viewing Pictures on the Camera Adding Audio Commentary: Voice Memo This function can be used to record a brief voice memo for the picture currently displayed in full-screen playback. If voice memo can be recorded, will be displayed in monitor. The voice memo is recorded on the memory card as a sound file (.wav) and the icon is displayed on the picture. You can also record a voice memo immediately after taking the picture ( 55).
Viewing Pictures on a TV Using the audio/video (A/V) cable EG-CP12 provided with your camera, you can connect COOLPIX SQ to a television or video-cassette recorder (VCR). Choosing a Video Mode The Video mode item in the camera setup menu offers a choice of NTSC and PAL standards ( 96). Be sure that the standard selected matches that used in the device. 1 2 Turn the camera off. Connect the video cable.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Using the COOL-STATION MV-10 via the UC-E7 USB cable and Nikon View software provided with your camera, you can view your photographs and movies on a computer. Before Connecting the COOL-STATION Be sure to install Nikon View before connecting the COOL-STATION to your computer. For information on installing Nikon View, see the Quick Start Guide and the Nikon View Reference Manual CD-ROM. 1.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer To select the USB option: 1 SET-UP MENU 3 Welcome screen Language Date Display setup menu. Display options. 2 4 SET-UP MENU CF Card Format USB Video Mode Highlight USB. Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Mac OS 9 Do not select PTP when connecting the COOL-STATION MV-10 to a computer running one of the above operating systems.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Windows Millennium Edition (Me): After displaying a message stating that the hardware information database is being updated, the computer will start the Add New Hardware Wizard. Click Cancel to exit the wizard, and then disconnect the camera. Windows 98 Second Edition (SE): The Add New Hardware Wizard will be displayed. Click Cancel to exit the wizard, and then disconnect the camera. Mac OS 9 (9.0 - 9.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer 2. Connecting the camera and COOL-STATION to the computer 1 Connect the EH-61 AC adapter to the COOL-STATION. • The power lamp will glow showing the EH-61 is plugged in (f). e f d c 2 Connect the COOL-STATION to your computer using the UC-E7 USB cable. 5 More on Playback UC-E7 USB cable 3 Turn the camera off and place it on the COOL-STATION. cCheck that the camera is turned off. Be sure to turn the camera off before placing the camera on the COOL-STATION.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer c f e d Connector Camera catch 3. Transferring Pictures Press the button on the COOL-STATION to transfer pictures. 5 More on Playback Lights green Blinks green • The power-on lamp on the camera will light green. When the Nikon Transfer component of Nikon View will be displayed in the computer monitor, the power-on lamp will blink green. • When you press the button on the COOL-STATION, pictures with the icon will be transferred to the computer.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer 4. Disconnecting the Camera Make sure that the power-on lamp on the camera lights green before disconnecting the camera. If PTP is selected in the USB menu ( 61), you can turn the camera off once transfer is complete. If you have not changed the USB option in the camera setup menu from its default setting of Mass Storage, you must remove the camera from the system as shown below before turning the camera off.
Printing Pictures (DPOF) Pictures taken with your Nikon digital camera can be printed and enjoyed in the same way as pictures taken with a film camera. Using the Print Set option in the camera playback menu, you can specify the pictures to be printed, the number of prints, and the information to be included with each print.
Printing Pictures (DPOF) 6 8 PRINT SELECTED 1 4 Select 1 2 3 5 6 Set PRINT SELECTED 1 4 Set Date : ON Info : OFF 2 3 5 6 Done Use the multi selector to specify number of prints (up to 9). • Press the multi selector to increase, to decrease. • To deselect picture, press the multi selector when number of prints is 1. • Repeat steps 5-7 to select additional pictures. • To exit without altering print order, press the MENU button.
Printing Pictures (DPOF) Date If Date is selected, the date of recording will appear on pictures printed using DPOF. The date is based on the photo information recorded with the picture, and will not be correct if the camera clock was set incorrectly when the picture was taken ( 28). The date will not be printed if the print system does not support the DPOF date function.
6 Movies Recording Movies In mode, the COOLPIX SQ can record movies up to 40 seconds in length at a rate of 15 frames per second, with sound recorded. Each frame is 320×240 pixels in size. 1 Set the mode dial to and turn the camera on. • The icon is displayed on the monitor. The exposure-count display in the monitor shows the length of the movie that can be recorded. 2 Start recording. • Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording.
Viewing Movies Movies can be played back in full-screen playback mode. Sound recorded with the movie is played back over the camera’s speaker at the same time. Movies are indicated by a icon. The multi selector is used to play back movies: To Start playback Press Description Press the multi selector to start playback. When the movie ends, the final frame is displayed for one second, followed by a still image of the first frame. Press the multi selector during playback to pause.
7 The Shooting Menu The shooting menu contains the following options: Option Description Choose FINE for printing and enlarging, BASIC to reduce file size. Choose small sizes for e-mail or the Image Size web, large sizes for printing. Match white balance to your light White Balance source. Control how the camera sets expoMetering sure. Take pictures in sequence or create Continuous collages of sixteen consecutive photographs.
To make a selection from the shooting menu: 1 4 WHITE BALANCE Incandescent Fluorescent Set the mode dial to or and press the MENU button to display menu for current mode. 2 SHOOTING MENU Cloudy Highlight option (to return to previous step, press multi selector ). 5 SHOOTING MENU Image Quality Image Quality Image Size Image Size White Balance White Balance Highlight menu item. Make selection. 3 6 WHITE BALANCE Auto 7 The Shooting Menu White Bal Preset Sunny Display options.
Menu Operation Guide The arrows ( / / / ) on the shooting, playback and setup menu screens correspond to / / / on the multi selector. Go to previous page Return to previous screen WHITE BALANCE Set selected item or go to next screen Incandescent Fluorescent Cloudy Go to next page The arrows ( / / / ) on the playback and setup menu screens correspond to / / / on the multi selector. corresponds to the button.
Image Quality IMAGE QUALITY FINE NORMAL BASIC ( Compression ratio (approx.) FINE 1:4 NORMAL 1:8 BASIC 1:16 Description Fine image quality, suitable for enlargements or high-quality prints. Normal image quality, suited to most applications. Basic image quality, suitable for pictures that will be distributed by e-mail or used in web pages. Image Size 2016 x 1512 1600 x 1200 7 ( • ) Image size refers to the physical dimensions of the image, measured in pixels.
Option Size (pixels) 2016×1512 1600×1200 1024×768 640×480 Print size (approx.) 17 × 13 cm (6.7" × 5.1") 13 × 10 cm (5.1" × 3.9") 9 × 7 cm (3.5" × 2.8") 5 × 4 cm (2.0" × 1.6") • Print sizes assume a printer resolution of approximately 300 dpi. • The size of pictures when printed depends on the resolution of the printer: the higher the resolution, the smaller the final print size.
White Balance WHITE BALANCE Auto White Bal Preset Sunny ( Only) White balance is used to preserve natural colors under different types of lighting. In (auto) and scene modes, white balance is set automatically by the camera in response to lighting conditions and the selected scene. In (manual) mode, you can choose white balance from the following options: Option Description White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting A Auto conditions. Best choice in most situations.
Preset White Balance MEASURED PRESET Cancel Measure Option Cancel Measure 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 PRE (White Bal Preset) is selected from the white-balance menu, the camera will zoom in and the menu shown at left will be displayed in the monitor.
Metering METERING Matrix ( Only) The metering menu offers a choice of three metering modes that determine how the camera sets exposure. Spot Center-Weighted Mode Matrix Spot When to Use It Compares measurements from multi 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 circle in center of monitor.
Continuous CONTINUOUS Single Continuous ( Only) Use the options in this menu to capture a fleeting expression on a portrait subject, photograph a subject that is moving unpredictably, or capture motion in a series of pictures. Multi-Shot 16 Option Description Camera takes one picture each time the shutter-release button is Single pressed all the way down. Camera takes pictures continuously while shutter-release button is held down.
Best Shot Selector BEST SHOT SELECTOR Off On Option Off On 7 ( Only) When the “Best Shot Selector” (BSS) is on, the camera takes pictures as long as the shutter-release button is held down, to a maximum of ten. These images are then compared and the sharpest picture (the picture with highest level of detail) saved to memory card.
AF Area Mode AF AREA MODE Auto ( Only) The setting determines how the camera will choose the focus area. Manual Off Option Auto Manual Off Description Camera automatically selects focus area containing subject closest to camera. Selected focus area is displayed in green (focused) or red (not focused) when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. This setting is useful when your subject is moving erratically or you have little time to check focus.
Auto-Focus Mode AUTO-FOCUS MODE Continuous AF ( Only) This option controls whether the camera adjusts focus continuously, or only when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Single AF Option Description Camera adjusts focus continuously until shutter-release butC-AF ton is pressed halfway, minimizing time needed to focus Continuous AF before photo is taken. S-AF Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfSingle AF way.
8 The Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options: Option Description Select Pictures for printing on a DPOF-compatible device; specify number of prints and information to be included on each print. View pictures on the memory card in an automatic Slide Show slide show. Delete Delete all or selected pictures. Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. Create small copy of picture. Choose size of new picture.
Slide Show This option is used to play pictures back in an automated “slide show” with about three seconds between each picture. SLIDE SHOW Press the multi selector to start a slide show. Pause • Once all pictures have been shown, the slide show will pause with the first picture. Start . The following operations can be performed while a slide show is in progress: To Press Description Pause slide show The slide show pauses and the dialog appears in the monitor.
Delete The Delete menu contains the following options: DELETE Erase Selected Images Erase All Images Option Erase Selected Images Erase All Images Description Delete selected pictures. Delete all pictures. Deleting Selected Pictures 1 3 DELETE ERASE SELECTED IMAGES Erase Selected Images 1 2 3 4 5 6 Erase All Images Select Highlight 2 (Erase Selected Images).
5 DELETE Erase 1 image(s) Yes or No? No Yes Confirmation dialog displayed. Press the multi selector or to highlight option, then press to execute: • Select No to return to playback menu without deleting pictures. • Select Yes to delete pictures. Deleting All Pictures on the Memory Card 1 DELETE Erase Selected Images Erase All Images 2 DELETE Erasing all images ( Exclude) No Yes Highlight (Erase All Images). Confirmation dialog displayed.
Protect You can select pictures to protect from accidental deletion. 1 3 PROTECT 1 2 4 Select 5 Set 3 6 Done Highlight picture. 2 PROTECT Select 1 2 3 4 5 6 Set Done Complete operation. • Done is displayed and the screen returns to the playback menu. • To exit the Protect menu without changing the protected status of the pictures, press the MENU button. Done Select picture. • Selected pictures are marked by the icon. • Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures.
Small Picture To create a small copy of a picture, select Small Pic form the playback menu. Copies can be (1600×1200 pixels), (1024×768 pixels), (640×480 pixels) and (320×240 pixels) in size, making them ideal for distribution by e-mail or for use in web pages. 1 4 SMALL PIC 1 2 3 4 5 6 Select Set 1 2 3 4 5 6 Set 3 SMALL PIC The Playback Menu 1600 x 1200 1024 x 768 640 x 480 Complete operation. • The size options is displayed.
Small Picture • The image quality of copies is the same as the quality of the original picture except when “320×240” is selected for the image size in Step 3. In this case, the quality setting is BASIC. • 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. • Copy will have same time and date of creation as original.
Auto Transfer AUTO TRANSFER All To turn transfer marking on or off for all pictures simultaneously, select “Auto Transfer” from the playback menu. None Option All None Description All pictures on the memory card are marked for transfer. Remove transfer marking from all pictures on the memory card. Notes on Transfer • No more than 999 images can be marked for transfer on one memory card. To transfer more than 999 images, use Nikon View to transfer all the images at one time.
CF Card Format Use this menu to format memory cards. Cards must be formatted before they can be used. 1 CF CARD FORMAT WARNING! All images will be deleted! No Format Highlight Format. • To exit without formatting card, highlight No and press multi selector . 2 Formatting Begin formatting. • While formatting is in progress, message shown above will be displayed.
9 The Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options: Option Description Welcome screen Language Date Brightness Volume Auto Off CF Card Format USB Video Mode Reset All Choose the welcome screen displayed and sound played back when the camera is turned on. Choose a language for camera menus and messages. Set the time and date. Adjust monitor brightness. Adjust volume of sound. Choose how long the camera will remain on before turning off automatically to save power.
Welcome Screen WELCOME SCREEN Select Image This option is used to choose the welcome screen displayed and the sound played back when the camera is turned on. Select Sound Select Image SELECT IMAGE Disable Welcome COOLPIX 1 COOLPIX 2 Select Image Option Disable Welcome Description No welcome screen is displayed when camera is turned on. Image shown at right is displayed when camera is turned on. COOLPIX 2 Image shown at right is displayed when camera is turned on.
To select an image: 1 3 SELECT IMAGE WELCOME SCREEN Disable Welcome COOLPIX 1 COOLPIX 2 Select Image Select Highlight Select Image. Highlight a picture. 2 4 WELCOME SCREEN 1 2 4 5 Select 1 2 3 4 5 6 Done 3 6 Done The Welcome Screen options displayed. Press the button to select. • The selected image is registered on the Welcome Screen. • To exit without changing welcome screen, press the MENU button.
Brightness BRIGHTNESS Press the multi selector or to increase or decrease the brightness of the monitor by moving the arrow to the left of the display up or down. Volume VOLUME Loud Soft Off Select the volume of the sound played when you turn the camera on, release the shutter, and play back voice memos. Choose from Loud, Soft and Off.
Video Mode VIDEO MODE NTSC PAL Before connecting your camera to a video device such as a television or VCR ( 59), choose a video mode setting that matches the video standard used in the device. Your Nikon digital camera supports NTSC and PAL standards. Reset All RESET ALL Reset all settings to default values? No Yes Reset All is used to reset settings to their default values. Option No Yes Description Exit menu, leaving settings unchanged. Restore settings to default values.
10 Technical Notes Optional Accessories At the time of writing, the following optional accessories were available for the COOLPIX SQ. Contact your local retailer or Nikon representative for details.
Caring for your Camera and Battery To ensure continued enjoyment of your Nikon product, observe the following precautions when using or storing the device. Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high levels of moisture. Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens or to the battery, card, and connector covers. These parts are especially susceptible to damage.
Caring for your Camera and Battery Cleaning Lens Remove dust or lint with 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 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. Monitor Remove dust or lint with a blower.
Caring for your Camera and Battery Storage Turn the camera off when not in use and check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If you will not be using the product for long periods, remove the batteries to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant. Do not store the camera case (available separately) in a plastic bag, as this may cause the material to deteriorate.
Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings that appear in the monitor and how to deal with them. Display (Flashes) Problem Clock not set. Warning! Battery exhausted Battery exhausted. [ ]/ (AF Area/AF indicator flashes red) Solution Set clock to current date and 28 time. Turn camera off and charge bat26 tery. Use focus lock to focus on 34 Camera cannot focus. another subject at same distance, 37 then recompose photograph.
Error Messages Display Problem Solution Camera in shooting mode: • Choose lower image quality/size. Insufficient memory to • Delete pictures. record pictures at cur• Insert new memory card. rent settings. 74 39 85 24 Memory Card full Camera and COOLSTATION connected to computer: Not enough Delete unwanted pictures and try 39 85 space on memory card again. to record information need for transfer.
Troubleshooting If your camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers listed in the rightmost column for information on solving the problems listed here. Electronically-Controlled Cameras 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.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause No photo is taken when shutterrelease button is fully pressed • Camera is in playback mode. • Battery is exhausted. • Flash-ready lamp flickers: flash is charging. • Message “Memory Card is not formatted” appears in monitor: memory card is not formatted for use in COOLPIX SQ. • Message “Memory Card full” appears in monitor: insufficient memory to record pictures at current Image quality/size settings.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Colors are unnatural • White balance does not match light source. 76 No menu is displayed when the MENU button is pressed • Camera is in movie mode. 69 Picture cannot be played back • File created by computer or cameras other than COOLPIX SQ. Reformat memory card. 91 TV does not display image • Audio/Video cable not correctly connected. • Television not turned to video channel. • Video Mode setting does not match video device.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause The power-on lamp on the camera rapidly blinks green when the camera is placed on the COOL-STATION and the button on the COOL-STATION is pressed • Camera removed from the COOL-STATION, USB cable disconnected or memory card removed while pictures are being transferred to computer. If error appears in computer monitor, click “OK” to exit Nikon View.
Specifications J COOLPIX SQ Type SQ digital camera Effective pixels 3.1 million CCD 1/2.7" high-density CCD; total pixels: 3.34 million Image size (pixels) 2016×1512 ( ), 1600×1200 ( 640×480 ( ) Lens 3× Zoom Nikkor; f=5.6 – 16.8 mm (35-mm [135] cameraformat equivalent: 37 – 111 mm); F2.7 – 4.8; 7 elements in 6 groups ), 1024×768 ( ) Lens rotation range Maximum 120° forward or 90° back toward the monitor Digital zoom 4.
Specifications Aperture Electronically-controlled preset aperture Aperture range Two steps (f/2.7 and f/5.4 [W]) Sensitivity Approximately equivalent to ISO 70 (auto gain) Self-timer Ten- or three-second duration Built-in Speedlight Range (approx.) W: 0.3* – 5.0 m (1 – 16.4 ft.) T: 0.3* – 3.7 m (1 – 12.1 ft.) * 0.15 m (0.5 ft.
Specifications J COOL-STATION MV-10 Compatible camera Nikon COOLPIX SQ Charging time Approx. 2 hours Compatible battery EN-EL2 lithium-ion rechargeable battery I/O terminals • DC input • Data output (USB) Interface Camera connector Rechargeable Nikon EN-EL2 Lithium-ion battery charging terminal Operating temperature 0 – 40°C (32 – 104°F) Dimensions (W × H × D) 89 × 51 × 75 mm (3.5" × 2.0" × 3.0") Weight Approximately 93 g (3.3 oz) J EH-61 AC adapter Rated input AC 100 – 240 V, 0.1 – 0.
INDEX Symbols (auto) mode..............30, 71 (flash-ready lamp) ..............34 (manual) mode...............71 (movie) mode ...................69 (playback) button.............38 (recording) indicator..........35 (wait) icon ..........................35 (camera shake) icon ...........47 (macro close-up/self-timer) button ..............................42, 43 (delete) button.......39, 55, 56 (exposure compensation/ flash mode) button ..........40, 45 (transfer) button ...............64 (transfer) button ...
INDEX Flash cancel............................40 Flash-ready lamp ....................34 Focus ...............................17, 34 Focus area Indicator .........34, 81 Focus lock ..............................37 Folder names .........................39 Full-screen playback ...............38 N I O Image quality .........................74 Image size..............................74 ISO.........................................41 Optional accessories .............. 97 J JPEG ...........................
INDEX Sensitivity...............................41 Setup menu ...........................92 Shooting mode ......................30 Shooting menu ......................71 Shutter-release button......17, 34 Slide show .............................84 Small Pic ................................88 Spare battery charging slot.....................23 charge lamp .....................23 Specifications .......................107 Speedlight........................12, 40 Speedlight (white balance) .....76 Sports ......
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