Step 3 Step Ready the camera 4 Parts of the COOLPIX 5700 Take pictures The steps below explain how to take pictures in User Set A, the automatic point and shoot mode, where most of the set tings are controlled by the camera. When you first use the camera, it is set to User Set A by default. For more information about choos ing a User Set, refer to Guide to Digi tal Photography, page 68. Refer to this illustration for a quick introduction to the parts of the camera and their functions. To learn more, see the Guide to Digital Photog raphy. Note 1 Attach the camera strap as shown. Repeat for other eyelet. 1 Hold the camera steady with both hands to prevent camera movement from blurring your pictures. When taking pictures, be careful to avoid pressing the controls on the left of the camera body. When taking pictures, be careful not to obstruct the red- eye reduction lamp with your fingers. Flash mode button Selects a flash mode from auto, flash cancel (off), auto with redeye reduction, fill-flash or slow sync. Microphone and speaker The COOLPIX 5700 can record movies up to 60 seconds in length (Guide to Digital Photography, page 77). Sound is automatically recorded with the microphone when you make a movie, and played back over the speaker when the movie is viewed. Diopter adjustment dial Adjusts viewfinder focus. Use when the view in the viewfinder appears blurred. Step Step Step Step Step 1 2 3 4 5 -- -- -- -- -- Unpack the camera Charge the battery Ready the camera Take pictures Check the results This guide outlines all the basic steps necessary to take pictures with your COOLPIX 5700. Read the instructions below to learn how to set-up your camera, take and review pictures. The reverse side of this guide explains how to install Nikon View and transfer your pictures to a computer. 2 Slide the bat tery-chamber cover latch on the bottom of the camera to the open position ( ) and open the battery-chamber cover as shown below. Insert the battery as shown by the label on the inside of the battery-chamber cover. Close the cover, and return the latch to the closed position ( ) . Important If the subject is too dark, the built-in Speedlight will pop up automatically. When holding the camera, be careful not obstruct the Speedlight with your fingers. If you obstruct the speedlight a warning will appear in the monitor or viewfinder. AE/AF Lock button Image Quality/Size button Sets image quality, or together with command dial to set image size. Focus mode button Speaker Plays back movie sound. Selects either autofocus, infinity, macro close-up or self timer mode. 2 Step After framing the shot in the monitor or viewfinder by moving the camera or using the zoom button, press the shutter-release but ton half way and check that the camera is in focus. Focus and exposure are locked when the shutter release but ton is pressed halfway down. They remain locked as long as the button is pressed. Locks focus and exposure. 1 Microphone Press halfway Unpack the camera Built- in Speedlight Records sound when you make movies. 3 Take the camera and accessories out of the box. Check that you have all the items listed below. ³ COOLPIX 5700 digital camera · Quick Start Guide (this guide) » Guide to Digital Photography with the COOLPIX 5700 ¿ Warranty ´ "Important Information" envelope ² Camera strap ¶ CompactFlashTM memory card º Rechargeable EN-EL1 battery with terminal cover ¾ MH-53 battery charger µ Audio/Video cable ¸ USB interface cable ¹ Nikon View installer CD-ROM Nikon View reference manual CD-ROM Lens cap with cord Open the memory card-slot cover. Confirm that the eject button is pressed down, then insert the card fully into the card-slot as shown in the label on the inside of the card-slot cover. Once the card is fully inserted, close the card-slot cover. Zoom button Label on inside of memory card slot cover T Press on zoom button to zoom out, to zoom in. Pops up automatically if the subject is too dark (except in flash cancel mode). Power switch Shutter- release button ³ Before in sert ing card, confirm that ejection button is pressed down ( ) . Flash ready indicator When light levels are low, the red speedlight indicator will light, showing that the pop-up speedlight will fire if a picture is taken. Autofocus Indicator When the shot is in focus, the green autofocus indicator will light. Control panel Exposure mode button Press while rotating command dial to select an exposure mode. Exposure compensation button Alters exposure from the value suggested by the camera. · » Important Memory cards are labeled with an arrow(s) showing the direction of insertion. With this label facing the back of the camera (the side with the monitor), insert the card in the direction of the arrow, sliding it in until it is firmly in place. Direction of in ser tion 3 Front of card Press the shutter-release but ton the rest of the way down to take a picture. Shows status of camera set tings. Terminals Function button Warranty ¿ ´ Note The memory card provided with your camera is formatted at shipment. Other memory cards must be formatted before first use. See the Guide to Digital Photography, page 135. Press the shutter release button all the way down to take a picture. Press halfway Press all the way down LCD illuminator button Illuminates the control panel display. Command dial Use by itself or in combination with other buttons to adjust camera settings. Changes user set (default settings). Can also be used to adjust other settings of your choice. 4 ² CHARGE Remove the lens cap and slide the mode selector on the back of the camera to (shooting) mode. Turn the camera on. Step ¶ º 5 Press the Check the results button to view the last picture stored on the memory card. Other Camera Controls ¿ Menu button Displays SHOOTING, PLAY BACK and SET-UP menus. ´ Zoom button Adjusts lens focal length from wide angle T to telephoto . In playback mode, displays thumbnails, zooms in on selected image. ² Mode selector Switches between shooting and playback modes. ¶ Multi selector Use for navigating the menus and selecting photos for viewing during playback. º Memory card-slot cover Open the card cover to insert a memory card. ¾ Delete button Deletes selected images. µ Display button Hides or displays camera settings and photo information displayed in monitor or viewfinder. ¸ Quick review button Use to review images straight after shooting. MH­53 LITHIUM ION BATTERY CHARGER 5 Shape of cable depends on country or region of purchase µ Nikon View Use the control panel to check the battery level and the number of exposures remaining. Battery level is shown in the control panel as follows: ] Battery fully charged. [ 1 T ¾ ¸ [ ] Low battery. If possible, ready a ful ly charged spare bat tery. Battery exhausted. No photos can be taken until the bat tery has been recharged or re placed. ] [ Flashes Jp En De Fr Es Nl It Macintosh and Windows Nikon View Macintosh and Windows ¹ CD-ROMs included with product vary with country or region of purchase Reference Manual Number of exposures remaining Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Your Nikon COOLPIX digital camera is designed to the highest standards and includes complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry. THE USE OF NON -NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact your local authorized Nikon dealer. Make sure the memory card has enough memory. If the number of exposures remaining reaches zero, or if the "OUT OF MEMORY" message is displayed in the monitor or viewfinder, change the memory card or delete some images (pages 33,84,145) to free up space on the card. It may be possible to record more pictures at a different im age quality or size (pages 48 - 52). Press once Press twice 6 Open the monitor. Press button once to display images in top left corner of monitor, twice to view images full screen. 2 ) or right ( ) to view pictures in the order that they were Press the multi selector down ( ) or left ( ) to go back. recorded. Press the multi selector up ( ³ Monitor Can be rotated to frame pictures at almost any angle. · Electronic viewfinder Can be used instead of the monitor when ambient lighting is very bright. / SEL button » Switches display between monitor and viewfinder. Step 2 Charge the battery CHARGE You can end image review at any time by pressing the shutter release button half way down. Press the shut ter release button all the way down to take a picture. Viewing pictures on a TV Using the Audio/Video cable provided with your camera, you can connect the COOLPIX 5700 to a television set. Sound recorded with movies will be played back through the television speakers. To learn more, see the Guide to Digital Photography, page 46. 1 Connect the power cable (provided) to the MH-53 bat tery charger and plug the charger into an AC power source. Charging will begin when the EN-EL1 rechargeable bat tery is inserted. Slide the battery into the charger terminals first (as shown right). Multi selector MH­53 LITHIUM ION BATTERY CHARGER 1 Connect the camera to the television as shown in the illustration. 2 The CHARGE lamp on the charger will blink while the battery charges. Charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp remains lit. Insert in di rection of arrow CHARGE Terminals EN - EL1 MH­53 LITHIUM ION BATTERY CHARGER Note CHARGE MH­53 LITHIUM ION BATTERY CHARGER Pictures can be framed in the monitor or viewfinder. Pressing the / SEL button will toggle between the monitor and viewfinder (which can not be used simultaneously) when the monitor is open. The monitor can be used to frame pictures at almost any angle. The viewfinder can be used when bright ambient lighting makes the display in the monitor dif ficult to see. Electronic viewfinder / SEL but ton Moni tor 3 When you have finished taking pictures, turn the camera off. This completes our over view of basic camera operations. Connect the black plug to the camera's A/V OUT connector. Connect the yellow plug to the video - in jack on the TV or VCR. Connect the white plug to the audio - in jack. L R VIDEO AUDIO CHARGE Lamp An exhausted battery can be fully recharged in approximately 2 hours. Note Note The first time you use the camera, the date and time will not be set, and a flashing clock icon ( ) will appear in the monitor. For more information, see the Guide to Digital Photography, page 20. For information on transferring your pictures to a computer, see the reverse side of this sheet. To make the most of all the features of your Nikon digital camera, be sure to read the Guide to Digital Photography. 2 Slide the mode selector on the back of the camera to playback ( ) mode, then turn the camera on. The television screen will display your most recent picture. When viewing pictures on a television screen, the camera monitor and viewfinder will be blank. Viewing Pictures on a Computer Supported Operating Systems: Windows ·Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional (pre-installed versions only) ·Windows Millennium Edition (Me) Macintosh ·Mac OS X (10.1.2 or later) ·Windows 2000 Professional ·Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) ·Mac OS 9.0­9.2 Pictures taken with your COOLPIX 5700 can be transferred to a computer, where they can be viewed and organized. To transfer your pictures, you will need to install Nikon View as described below. For complete instructions on using Nikon View, see the Nikon View Reference Manual (on CD-ROM). Step2 Transfer pictures Use a Reliable Power Source When transferring pictures between the camera and the computer, use a fully-charged EN-EL1 battery. If in doubt, charge the battery before beginning transfer or use an EH-53 AC adapter or EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger (available separately). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. turning the camera off, open the 1 Afterof the camera and check thatthe memory card slot cover on the side the eject button is pressed all way down. Insert a memory card as shown in the label on the inside of the memory card slot cover, closing the cover once the card is fully inserted. The memory card should contain at least one picture. Direction of insertion 3 Turn the camera on. Windows The camera will automatically be recognized and registered as a new device. Once the camera has been registered, the Nikon Transfer component of Nikon View will be displayed in the computer monitor. The camera monitor will remain blank. AutoPlay (Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional) A Removable Disk ...