Quick Start Guide Introduction First Steps Shooting Other Functions Installing Nikon Transfer Transferring Pictures to a Computer En Introduction Package Contents Remove the camera and accessories from the box and confirm that you have all the items listed below. COOLPIX P50 Digital Camera Two LR6 alkaline (AA-size) batteries* Dock Insert PV-16 Camera Strap AN-CP17 USB Cable UC-E6 Audio/Video Cable EG-CP14 · Quick Start Guide (this guide) · Warranty · User's Manual (CD) · Software Suite (CD) * The supplied batteries are for trial use. NOTE: Memory card not provided. See page 119 of the User's Manual for a list of approved memory cards. Viewing the Camera User's Manual on CD The User's Manual can be viewed using Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later, available for free download from the Adobe website. 1 Start the computer and insert the User's Manual CD. 2 Double-click the CD [COOLPIX P50] icon in Computer (Windows Vista) or My Computer (Windows XP/2000), or on the desktop (Macintosh). 3 Double-click the [INDEX.pdf ] icon to display a language selection screen. Click a language and follow the links to view the User's Manual. A: This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this guide. 2 Introduction First Steps Step 1 Attach the Camera Strap Attach the camera strap to the eyelet as shown below. Step 2 Insert the Batteries 2.1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 3 1 2 2.2 Insert the batteries. Be sure to insert the batteries with the positive (+) and negative (­) terminals in the correct orientation. 2.3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. 1 2 First Steps 3 Step 3 Turn On the Camera 3.1 Rotate the mode dial to A (auto). This guide describes how to shoot in A (auto) mode, a simple "point-and-shoot" mode, suited to first-time users of digital cameras, in which the camera automatically adjusts settings. 3.2 Press the power switch to turn on the camera. The power-on lamp (green) will light for a moment and the monitor will turn on. · Pressing the power switch again turns off the camera. · When the camera turns off, both the power-on lamp and monitor will turn off. Opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and monitor are off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover. Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out. Power Saving Function If no operations are performed for about five seconds in shooting mode, the monitor will dim to save power. Using any of the camera controls will reactivate the display. If no operations are performed for about 30 seconds (default setting) in all modes, the monitor will turn off; after another three minutes, the camera will turn off automatically. Supported batteries To use batteries other than the supplied alkaline batteries, see page 117 of the User's Manual. 4 First Steps Memory Cards By default, pictures are stored in the camera's internal memory (approximately 52 MB). If desired, a removable Secure Digital (SD) memory card can be used for additional storage. Internal memory is used for recording, deletion, and transfer only if no memory card is inserted. To insert a memory card: 1 Turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and monitor are off. 2 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover as shown in Step 2.1 (A 3) and slide the memory card in until it clicks into place. Insert the card as shown at right; do not insert it upside down or backwards. After inserting the memory card, close the memory card slot cover as shown in Step 2.3 (A 3). Hold the camera upside down to prevent the batteries from falling out. 3 Turn the camera on. If the message shown at right is displayed P in the monitor, the memory card must be formatted before it Card is not formatted. can be used in the camera. Press the multi selector (A 6) Format card? down to highlight [Yes] and press k. A confirmation dialog is No displayed. To start formatting, choose [Format] and press k. Yes Note that formatting permanently deletes all pictures and other data on the memory card. Before formatting, be sure to make copies of any pictures you wish to keep. Do not turn the camera off or open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover until formatting is complete. To remove memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp and monitor 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. First Steps 5 Step 4 Choose a Language and Set the Camera Clock A language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Follow the steps below to choose a language and set the time and date. The Multi Selector Use the multi selector to choose and apply settings. Operate the multi selector by pressing it up, down, right, left, or by pressing k. Move the highlight up. Apply selection Return to the previous screen (move the highlight to the left). Advance to the next screen (move the highlight to the right). Move the highlight down. In the instructions that follow, multi selector buttons used to perform operations are indicated with white circles. 4.1 4.2 d Date Set time and date? No Yes Choose the desired language and press k. Choose [Yes] and press k. The time zone menu is displayed. If daylight saving time is in effect, press the multi selector down to highlight [Daylight saving] and press k to select. Press the multi selector up to return to Step 4.3. 4.3 Time zone w London, Casablanca Daylight saving Press k. The home time zone menu is displayed. 6 First Steps 4.4 Home time zone 4.5 Date D M Y 15 w London, Casablanca Back 09 00 00 2007 Select your home time zone and press k. The date menu is displayed. Edit the date. Press the multi selector up or down to edit the highlighted item. Press right to move the highlight in the following order. [D] (day) [M] (month) [Y] (year) hour minute [D M Y] (the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed) Press the multi selector left to return to the previous item. Choose the order in which the day, month, and year are displayed and press k. The settings are applied and monitor display exits to shooting mode. 4.6 Date D M Y 15 15 11 10 2007 When daylight saving time ends, turn [Daylight saving] off from the date menu in the setup menu. The camera's clock is automatically set back one hour. Page 106 of the User's Manual First Steps 7 Shooting Step 1 Check Indicators in the Monitor Check the battery level and number of exposures remaining. Shooting mode A is displayed in A (auto) mode. Internal memory indicator Pictures will be recorded to internal memory (approximately 52 MB). When a memory card is inserted, C is not displayed and pictures will be recorded to memory card. A Battery level indicator NO INDICATOR E 1/125 F2.8 Batteries fully charged. Batteries low; prepare to replace the batteries. 26 N B Cannot shoot pictures. Replace with fresh Warning! Battery exhausted. batteries. Number of exposures remaining Aperture Shutter speed Image quality (W)/Image size (F) Current image quality and size settings are displayed. The default settings are W (Normal) for image quality and F (3,264 × 2,448) for image size. Pages 81 and 82 of the User's Manual Hiding or Showing Monitor Indicators Press x to hide or show monitor indicators . Page 11 of the User's Manual 8 Shooting Step 2 Ready the Camera Hold the camera steady in both hands, keeping your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, AF-assist illuminator, and microphone. Frame a Picture Step 3 Frame the subject near the center of the monitor or viewfinder. Modify composition by using the zoom buttons to zoom in for a close-up of the subject, or zoom out to include more of the background. A E 1/125 F2.8 26 The Zoom Buttons Press g to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame. Press f to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the frame. Shooting 9 Step 4 Focus and Shoot 4.1 Press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. In A (auto) mode, the camera automatically focuses on the subject in the center focus area. Focus and exposure remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, check the AF lamp and flash lamp. AF lamp On Blinks Subject in focus. A E 1/125 F2.8 26 Camera unable to focus. Change composition and try again. For further information, see also "Autofocus" on page 23 of the User's Manual. Focus area Flash lamp On Blinks Off Flash will fire when picture is shot. Flash charging*. Flash off or not required. * When pictures are shot using the flash and low batteries, the monitor display will turn off and the flash lamp will blink until the flash is fully charged. 4.2 Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may cause camera shake, resulting in blurred pictures. 10 Shooting Step 5 View Pictures Press c. The camera enters playback mode, and the picture is displayed in the monitor in full-frame playback mode. 15/11/2007 15:30 0004.JPG c Q E 4 4 Use the multi selector to view other View previous picture pictures. Press the multi selector right or down to view pictures in the order recorded, left or up to view pictures in reverse order. View next picture The following operations can be performed in full-frame playback mode. To Zoom in on displayed picture Display groups of four, nine, or 16 thumbnail images in the monitor (thumbnail playback) Display playback menu Compensate a blurred picture Hide or show monitor indicators Use g (i) f (h) d k x Press c or the shutter-release button to switch to shooting mode. Pages 11 and 24 of the User's Manual Deleting Unwanted Pictures To delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor, press l. When a confirmation dialog is displayed, use the multi selector to select [Yes]. Press k to delete the picture. · Deleted pictures cannot be recovered. · To exit without deleting the picture, select [No] and press k. Erase 1 image? No Yes Shooting 11 Other Functions Flash Mode, Self-timer, Focus Mode, and Exposure Compensation Use the multi selector in shooting mode to apply the following settings. Flash Mode The flash modes available are U (auto), V (auto with red-eye reduction), W (off), X (fill flash), Y (slow sync), and Z (Rear-curtain sync) modes. Page 26 of the User's Manual U V W X Y U Z Flash mode Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera to make pictures brighter or darker. When the picture is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to "+" side. When the picture is too bright, adjust the exposure compensation to "­" side. Page 30 of the User's Manual o +0.3 Focus Mode Choose from A (Autofocus), B (Infinity) with which camera focuses on landscape at ranges of 5 m (16 ft. 5 in.) or more, and D (Macro close-up) with which camera can focus as close as 4 cm (1.6 in.) to lens. Page 29 of the User's Manual A Focus Self-timer The camera is equipped with ten- and three-second timers. Page 28 of the User's Manual k 10s 3s kn Self-timer 12 Other Functions Selecting a Shooting Mode Rotate the mode dial to align the mode icon with the mark next to the mode dial. P, M: Adjust shooting menu settings such as white balance and ISO sensitivity, as well as the continuous shooting mode for P (programmed auto) or M (manual) mode. Pages 41 and 42 of the User's Manual A Auto: A simple "point-andshoot" mode recommended for first time users of digital cameras (A 8). B High sensitivity: Choose this mode to reduce blur when the subject is poorly lit. Page 40 of the User's Manual D Movie: Choose this mode to shoot movies. Page 56 of the User's Manual z Set up: Display the setup menu. Page 103 of the User's Manual b Portrait, c Landscape, e Night portrait, y Scene: Choose this mode for automatic adjustment of settings to suit the selected subject type, or use the voice recording option to record sound only (A 14). Using the d Button · Press d to display the menu for the current mode and use the multi selector to select an option (A 6). · Press d again to exit the menu. Page 10 of the User's Manual · If M is displayed at the lower right in the monitor, help for the current menu item can be viewed by pressing g (j). · Press g (j) again to display the menu. Page 10 of the User's Manual Shooting menu Image quality Image size Optimize image White balance ISO sensitivity Exit b E g a a Other Functions 13 Using Scene Modes By simply rotating the mode dial to b, c, or e, a shooting mode suited to portraits, landscapes, or night portraits, respectively, is applied. Scene b Portrait c Landscape e Ni ...