User manual NIKON D70 - QUICK START GUIDE

En Ready the camera 1 Attach the camera strap Attach the camera strap as shown. Repeat for the second eyelet. 7 Format the memory card Note that formatting memory cards permanently deletes any data they may contain. 1 Turn the camera on. 2 Hold the ( and ) buttons down simultaneously blinking will apfor approximately two seconds. A pear in the shutter-speed display and the number of exposures remaining will blink. 3 Push the ( and ) buttons again to format the will be appear card. During formatting, the letters in the frame-count display. When formatting is complete, the frame-count display will show the number of exposures remaining. 8 Frame your photograph and shoot Frame the photograph and press the shutter-release button halfway ( ). The camera will automatically select the focus area containing the subject closest to the camera. Once the camera has focused on this subject, the active focus area will be highlighted, a beep will sound, and the in-focus indicator () will appear in the viewfinder ( ). If the subject is dark or backlit, the built-in Speedlight will pop up automatically, and fire when the photograph is taken. Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot ( ). While the photograph is being recorded to the memory card, the card access lamp next to the memory card slot will light ( ). Do not turn the camera off or remove the memory card until the lamp has gone out. Memory card access lamp Digital Camera Quick Start Guide Read this guide for a basic introduction to taking (auto) mode using pictures with your D70 in default "point-and-shoot" settings. The reverse side provides instructions for installing PictureProject and transferring pictures to your computer. Complete information on using your Nikon digital camera can be found in the Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the D70 or the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD). Number of exposures remaining Control panel Viewfinder 2 Charge the battery Charge the EN-EL3 battery using the MH-18 quick charger provided with your camera. 1 Connect the AC adapter plug to the battery charger ( ). 2 Plug the wall plug into a power outlet. 3 With the arrow on top of the battery toward the CHARGE lamp, place the EN-EL3 in the battery bay, matching the battery indentations with the charger projections, and slide it towards the CHARGE lamp ( ). 4 Slide the EN-EL3 toward the CHARGE lamp until you hear it click into place ( ). The lamp will start to blink orange, indicating that charging has begun. Charging is complete when the lamp glows steadily. An exhausted battery will take approximately two hours to recharge. For details, see the documentation provided with your battery and charger. 100 NCD70 /DSC_0009.JPG NORMAL 100 NCD70 /DSC_0009.JPG NORMAL Take a picture 1 Select mode Rotate the mode dial to (auto). In this automatic, "pointand-shoot" mode, the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions. For more information on the mode dial, see page 10 of the Guide to Digital Photography. · Playing Photographs Back Viewing photographs Photographs are displayed in the monitor during recording and when the Photographs are automatically displayed while being recorded to memory card. 9/9 Liio n BA TT ER Y Unpack the camera Be sure all items listed here were included with your camera. EN CH AR GE D NOTE: Memory cards are sold separately. ER Y PA CK DK-16 Viewfinder eyepiece cup (attached to camera) Body cap (attached to camera) En BM-4 LCD monitor cover (attached to camera) D70 digital camera 3 Insert the battery 1 Turn the camera off. position and open the battery-chamber cover ( 2 Slide the battery-chamber cover latch to the EN-EL3 battery into the battery chamber as shown ( ). 3 Close the battery-chamber cover ( ). ). Slide the The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the Warranty Li-ion BATTERY PACK Quick Start Guide DIGITAL CAMERA Quick Start Guide (this guide) Nikon Guide to Digital Photography Warranty DK-5 eyepiece cap AN-D70 camera strap Battery-chamber cover latch Insert battery fully and close battery-chamber cover Li- io n BA TT ER Y PA CK Rechargeable EN-EL3 Li-ion Battery with terminal cover (instruction manual included) MH-18 quick charger with power cable (instruction manual included) MS-D70 holder for CR2 batteries (backup power source) 4 Choose a language and set the clock The first time the camera is turned on, a language-selection dialog will be displayed. Choose a language and set the time and date. For details, see the Guide to Digital Photography, page 16. 1 Language Deutsch English Español Français Italiano Nederlands Svenska EG-D100 video cable UC-E4 USB cable PictureProject Installer CD PictureProject Reference Manual CD Language selection dialog displayed. 3 Date Set OK YMD 2004 01 01 HMS 00 00 00 Parts of the Camera Shutter-release button Focus-mode selector Power switch Viewfinder eyepiece Sub-command dial Diopter adjustment control Multi selector Battery-chamber cover latch Shooting mode ( ) button Format ( ) button Playback ( Battery-chamber cover Mode dial Menu ( ) button Main command dial Memory card slot cover Display DATE menu. 4 Date Set OK YMD 2004 01 07 HMS 13 45 46 No operations can be performed until a language has been selected and the clock has been set. button, the language-selection dialog will be disIf you exit the menus without pressing the played the next time the camera is turned on. 5 Attach a lens Mounting marks ) button Sensitivity (ISO) button / Thumbnail ( ) button Image quality/size (QUAL) button / Playback zoom ( ) button / Enter ( ) button Monitor Control panel LCD illuminator ( ) button ) button Format ( Memory card slot cover latch Memory card access lamp Delete ( ) button 6 Insert a memory card Eject button To Users of Digital Cameras with Interchangeable Lenses: Foreign Matter on the Low-Pass Filter Nikon takes every possible precaution to prevent foreign matter from coming into contact with the low-pass filter during production and shipping. The D70, however, is designed to be used with interchangeable lenses, and foreign matter may enter the camera when lenses are removed or exchanged. Once inside the camera, this foreign matter may adhere to the low-pass filter, where it may appear in photographs taken under certain conditions. To prevent foreign matter from entering the camera, do not exchange lenses in dusty environments. To protect the camera when no lens is in place, be sure to replace the body cap provided with the camera, being careful to first remove all dust and other foreign matter that may be adhering to the body cap. Should foreign matter find its way onto the low-pass filter, clean the low-pass filter as instructed on pages 194­195 of the Guide to Digital Photography, or have the low-pass filter cleaned by authorized Nikon service personnel. Photographs affected by the presence of foreign matter on the low-pass filter can be retouched using Nikon Capture 4 version 4.1 or later (available separately) or the clean image options available in some third-party imaging software. Memory card slot cover latch CH EN ARG D E EN CH AR GE D PA CK button is pressed. · Press button at any time to display most recent photograph. 9/9 CHARGE lamp Liio n BA TT 2 Set the shooting mode to (single-frame photography) The D70 offers a choice of five shooting modes: single-frame, continuous, self-timer, delayed remote, and quick-response remote. To select single-frame mode, press the button appears in the and rotate the main command dial until control panel. In this mode, one picture will be taken each time the shutter-release button is fully pressed. For more information on shooting modes, see page 62 of the Guide to Digital Photography. 100 NCD70 /DSC_0001.JPG 8/9 100 NCD70 /DSC_0008.JPG NORMAL 1/9 To view additional photographs, press the multi selector up or down. Press the multi selector down to view photographs in the order recorded, up to view photographs in reverse order. Pressing the multi selector down when the last photograph on the memory card is displayed returns you to the first photograph. When the first photograph in memory is displayed, the last photograph can be viewed by pressing the multi selector up. Keep the multi selector pressed to scroll rapidly through the photographs. To turn the monitor off and return to shooting mode, press the button or press the shutter-release button halfway. The monitor will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for 20 s (default setting). Photographs taken in "tall" (portrait) orientation will be displayed in portrait orientation in the monitor. NORMAL Control panel 10/10 3 Set sensitivity (ISO equivalency) to ISO 200 equivalent Sensitivity (the digital equivalent of film speed) can be set to values between 200 and 1600 (ISO equivalent) in steps of 1 EV. After making sure that the monitor is off, press the /3 ISO button and rotate the main command dial until 200 is displayed in the control panel. For more information on sensitivity, see page 46 of the Guide to Digital Photography. 100 NCD70 /DSC_0010.JPG NORMAL EN CH AR GE D Thumbnail playback To view four or nine photographs at a time, press the to Digital Photography for details. button. See page 118 of the Guide Control panel 1/9 OK 2 Language Deutsch English Español Français Italiano OK 4 1 2 3 Set image quality to NORM (JPEG Normal) After making sure that the monitor is off, press the QUAL button and rotate the main command dial until NORM (JPEG Normal) is displayed in the control panel. For more information on image quality, see page 41 of the Guide to Digital Photography. The number of photos that can be recorded depends on the capacity of the memory card. 100 NCD70 /DSC_0001.JPG NORMAL 1 2 4 5 6 Nederlands Svenska 3 4 7 8 9 Select language. Zooming in for a closer look Press the ( ) button to zoom in on the image displayed in single-image playback or on the image currently highlighted in thumbnail playback. Press the button again to cancel zoom. 1/9 Edit Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second. Press multi selector left or right to select item, up or down to button when setup is complete. change. Press the Control panel 1 If no image is displayed in the monitor, press the button. 5 Set image size to L (Large) After making sure that the monitor is off, press the QUAL button and rotate the sub-command dial until L (Large) is displayed in the control panel. For more information on image size, see page 43 of the Guide to Digital Photography. The number of photos that can be recorded depends on the capacity of the memory card. 100 NCD70 /DSC_0001.JPG NORMAL + 2 Press the ( ) button to zoom in on the image displayed in single-image playback or on the image currently highlighted in thumbnail playback. Use the multi selector to view areas of the image not visible in the monitor. 3 You can also zoom the image in or out using the button. When the button is pressed, the area of the image currently displayed will be framed in a navigation window at the bottom button and rotate the right corner of the monitor. Press the main command dial to change the size of the frame, or press the button and use the multi selector to move the frame to a new part of the image. The selected area will be displayed in button is released. the monitor when the 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Keeping the mounting marks aligned as shown left, position the lens in the camera's bayonet mount. Being careful not to press the lens-release button, rotate the lens counterclockwise until it clicks into place. 3 Lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f/-number). This step is not required with type G lenses. To take full advantage of the features offered by the D70, use a type G or D CPU Nikkor lens. + Control panel 6 Rotate the focus-mode selector to AF (autofocus) DC IN + In autofocus mode, the camera focuses automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Rotate the focus mode selector until it clicks into place pointing to AF. For more information on focus, see page 64 of the Guide to Digital Photography. 1/9 VIDEO OUT 4 Press to cancel zoom. 1 Turn the camera off. 2 Press the card-slot cover latch ( ) and open the cover ( ). 3 Insert the memory card (available separately) with the rear label toward the monitor. When the memory card is fully inserted ( ), the access lamp (green) will light briefly and the eject button will pop up ( ). 4 Close the card slot cover. The memory card slot slopes slightly toward the monitor. Match the angle of the memory card slot when inserting memory cards. 100 NCD70 /DSC_0001.JPG NORMAL 7 Adjust viewfinder focus To adjust viewfinder focus, slide the diopter adjustment control up and down until the focus area in the viewfinder are in sharp focus. If necessary, you can remove the rubber viewfinder eyepiece cup when adjusting diopter; when replacing the cup, the lettered face should be down. When operating the diopter control with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken to avoid accidentally putting your fingers or fingernails in your eye. Delete? Yes Deleting photographs To delete a photograph displayed in single-image playback, or the photograph highlighted in thumbnail playback, press the button. Once deleted, photographs can not be recovered. 1/9 Top view Rear label 100 NCD70 /DSC_0001.JPG NORMAL 1 Press the multi selector up or down to display the photo you want to delete. 2 Press the button. 3 A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press the button again to delete the image and return to playback. Press any other button to exit without deleting the photograph. Viewing Pictures on a Computer Supported Operating Systems: Windows (pre-installed versions only) Macintosh ·Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional ·Windows Millennium Edition (Me) ·Mac OS X (10.1.5 or later) ·Windows 2000 Professional ·Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) Users of Mac OS 9.0­9.2, and versions 10.1.2­10.1.4 of Mac OS X can download Nikon View 6 at http://nikonimaging.com/ . Pictures taken with your D70 can be transferred to a computer, where they can be viewed and organized. To transfer your pictures, you will need to install PictureProject as described below. For complete instructions on using PictureProject, see the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD). Step2 Transfer pictures Use a Reliable Power Source When transferring pictures between the camera and the computer, use a fullycharged EN-EL3 battery. If in doubt, charge the battery before beginning transfer or use an EH-5 AC adapter (available separately). Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Click Transfer 4 computer. to transfer all the pictures on the camera memory card to the Step1 Install PictureProject Depending on the version of PictureProject installed, the installation process and the dialogs and messages displayed may differ from those described here. Before Installing PictureProject: · Turn off any virus-checking software · Exit all other applications that may be running Before Connecting the Camera Before connecting your camera to a computer, make sure that PictureProject is installed and you have taken at least one picture with your camera. Nikon View Before installing PictureProject, uninstall Nikon View. Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional, Windows 2000 Professional, Mac OS X When installing, using, or uninstalling PictureProject, log on as the "Computer administrator" (Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional), "Administrators" (Windows 2000 Professional) or "Admin" (Mac OS X). 11 Click Finish to complete installation. 12 Click Yes to restart the computer. 13 When the displayed. computer restarts, the PictureProject Import Assistant will be Apple QuickTime 6 If an older version of QuickTime is installed on your computer, the QuickTime 6 installer will start automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. When the dialog shown at right is displayed, click Continue without completing the "Registered To," "Organization," and "Registration Number" fields. On some systems, the QuickTime installer may require considerable time to complete installation. restart the 11 Click Restart to QuickTime 6computer (the dialog shown below at right will be displayed only if has been installed). Turn camera that contains 1 front thethis guideoff and insert a memory cardmemory cards).pictures (see the of for information on inserting Windows Turn the computer wait for to start 2 connect the cameraon and computeritas shownup. Using the UC-E4 USB cable, to the below. Macintosh 5 When transfer is complete, the pictures will be displayed in the PictureProject window. USB Hub The camera may not function as expected when connected via a USB hub or keyboard. Source location Start button Windows Advanced... button Cancel button 1 Start the computer. The Import Assistant is used to catalog pictures already on the computer for display in PictureProject. To proceed without cataloging existing pictures, click Cancel (existing pictures can be cataloged manually at any time; see the PictureProject reference manual for details). To catalog existing pictures, click Advanced... to choose the desired source location and then click Start (note that some time may be required to catalog all pictures if the selected location contains a large number of images). When all pictures in the source location have been cataloged, a notification dialog will be displayed; click Finish to exit the Import Assistant. For more information on importing pictures into PictureProject, see the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD). 12 When the computer restarts, log in to the "Admin" account. The PictureProject Import Assistant will be displayed. Source location 3 Turn the camera on. PictureProject will automatically detect the camera and display the PictureProject Transfer window. AutoPlay (Windows XP) When you turn the camera on, the dialog below will be displayed. Select Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using PictureProject and click OK to start PictureProject. To bypass this dialog in the future, check Always do the selected action. Windows into CD-ROM 2 Insert the PictureProject installer CDwill beadisplayed. drive. The "Select Region" dialog Select a region from the pop-up menu and click Next. If the "Select Region" dialog is not displayed automatically Select My Computer from the Start menu (Windows XP) or double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop (other versions of Windows) and doubleclick the CD (PictureProject) icon. Cancel button Advanced... button Start button 3 The "Select Language" dialog will be displayed. Select a language from the pop-up menu and click Next. 14 After exiting the Import Assistant, remove the PictureProject installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. Center will 4 The Install Click Easyprogramto install alaunch automatically. Install Mass Storage driver (Windows 98SE only), a driver for D1-series cameras, Apple QuickTime 6, and PictureProject. Macintosh 1 Start the computer. 2 Insert the PictureProject installer CD into a CD-ROM drive. Double-click the PictureProject installer CD icon on the desktop, then double-click the Welcome icon. The Import Assistant is used to catalog pictures already on the computer for display in PictureProject. To proceed without cataloging existing pictures, click Cancel (existing pictures can be cataloged manually at any time; see the PictureProject reference manual for details). To catalog existing pictures, click Advanced... to choose the desired source location and then click Start (note that some time may be required to catalog all pictures if the selected location contains a large number of images). When all pictures in the source location have been cataloged, a notification dialog will be displayed; click Finish to exit the Import Assistant. For more information on importing pictures into PictureProject, see the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD). Select Copy pictures to a folder on my computer using PictureProject Macintosh 13 After exiting the Import Assistant, remove the PictureProject installer CD from the CD-ROM drive. PictureProject Organize--it's a snap Share--on paper or by e-mail Windows 98SE Clicking Easy Install displays the dialog shown at right. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Mass Storage (Coolpix Camera) driver. If the computer is connected to the Internet, PictureProject will periodically check for updates. If an update is detected when PictureProject starts, an update dialog will be displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to update to the latest version of PictureProject. will be displayed. 3 The "Select Region" dialogpop-up menu and Select a region from the click Next. your in PictureProject, transfer is complete and you 6 Onceremovepictures are displayed system. can the camera from the Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional Click the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon ( ) in the taskbar and select Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device from the menu that appears. the on-screen instructions 5 Followfor D1-series cameras. to install the driver 4 5 The "Select Language" dialog will be displayed. Select a language from the popup menu and click Next. of QuickTime 6 6 Installationright. Click Yes. opens with the dialog shown at The Install Center program will launch automatically. Click Easy Install to install PictureProject. Apple QuickTime 6 will also be installed if an earlier version is currently installed on the computer. Windows 2000 Professional Click the "Unplug or Eject Hardware" icon ( ) in the taskbar and select Stop USB Mass Storage Device from the menu that appears. Transfer... Transferring pictures to a computer couldn't be easier--just connect the camera and click. Catalog... Catalog existing pictures by importing them into PictureProject. Set pictures to music Create slide shows with background music and cross fade or wipe effects. Print to order Print pictures in a variety of sizes and layouts. 7 The PictureProject installer will start. After reading the license agreement, click Yes to accept its terms and proceed with installation. 6 Enter the administrator name and password and click OK. ...and organize Organize pictures into categories (collections)--without copying or moving them between folders! Each picture can belong to multiple collections. Share pictures by e-mail Send selected pictures by e-mail. Multiple pictures can be sent as a single attachment. Windows Millennium Edition (Me) Click the "Unplug or Eject Hardware" icon ( ) in the taskbar and select Stop USB Disk from the menu that appears. Retouch--with a single click 8 The destination folder for PictureProject will be displayed; click Next. 7 The PictureProject installer will start. Click Install. Upd toma te -- au a tically Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) In My Computer, click with the right mouse button on the removable disk corresponding to the camera and select Eject from the menu that appears. 8 Click Yes 9 PictureProject.to create a new folder for The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Click Yes. Better pictures are just a click away Enhance pictures with a single click. PictureProject can also be used to trim pictures and eliminate red-eye. Internet Mac OS X Drag the "NIKON D70 (NIKON_D70)" camera volume into the Trash. 9 10 Click Yes to add PictureProject to the Dock, No to proceed without adding PictureProject to the Dock. Save--your memories on disk Store pictures on CD or DVD Save pictures to CD or DVD for long-term storage. Keep up-to-date with Nikon Message Center Nikon Message Center automatically checks for PictureProject updates, ensuring that you always have the latest version. Yes to 10 Clickdesktop.create a shortcut to PictureProject on the Click Quit to complete installation. Note: Requires PictureProject version 1.0.1 or later. Automatic upgrades to the latest version of PictureProject are available through Nikon Message Center. SB4G04(11) 6MBA1411-04