User manual NIKON 2000

En The Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA En Shoot, View, and Enjoy A Flowchart Guide to Using Your Camera STEP 1--Ready the camera Getting ready Camera setup STEP 2--Take pictures Snapshots (auto mode) Creative photography (scene and movie modes) Custom shots STEP 3--Play them back... ...while shooting... ...after shooting... Tutorial: Reviewing Pictures Basic Playback 22 45 Tutorial: Taking Pictures Getting Creative Beyond Point-and-Shoot 16 25 39 First Steps First Steps Camera Setup 9 9 74 ...and delete unwanted pictures... ...while shooting ...during playback Delete multiple pictures STEP 4--Install camera software Install software Get to know Nikon View 5 STEP 5--Enjoy your pictures... ...with a computer ...on a television Connections Connections 30 38 Quick Start Guide (provided) Nikon View 5 Reference Manual (provided on CD) -- -- Tutorial: Reviewing Pictures Basic Playback Deleting Pictures 22 45 66 Product Documentation The documentation for this product includes the manuals listed below. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from your camera. Quick-Start Guide The Quick-Start Guide takes you through the process of unpacking and setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking your first pictures, installing software, and transferring pictures to your computer. Guide to Digital Photography The Guide to Digital Photography (this manual) provides complete operating instructions for your camera. Nikon View 5 Reference Manual The Nikon View 5 Reference Manual can be found in electronic format on the reference CD provided with your camera. For information on viewing the Reference Manual, see "Connections" in this manual. Overview Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2000 First Steps Taking Pictures Reviewing Pictures Getting Creative Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Television or VCR Beyond Point-and-Shoot Basic Playback The Shooting Menu The Playback Menu The Setup Menu Technical Notes Index i For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using your Nikon product to prevent possible injury. WARNINGS Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or from the AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the batteries immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the batteries, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire. Observe caution when using the camera strap Caution should be exercised to prevent strangulation when wearing the camera strap around your neck. Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child. Do not disassemble Touching the product's internal parts could result in injury. In the event of a malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the batteries and AC adapter (if using) and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: · Be sure the product is off before replacing the batteries. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. · Use only LR6 (AA) alkaline, NiCad, or NiMH batteries. · When inserting batteries, be sure to orient the + and ­ terminals correctly. · Do not short or disassemble. · Do not expose to flame or to excessive heat. · Do not immerse in or expose to water. · Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins. ii · Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains. · Immediately after use, or when the product is used on battery power for an extended period, the batteries may become hot. Before removing the battery, turn the camera off and allow the batteries to cool. · Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the batteries, such as discoloration or deformation. Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths. Removing memory cards Memory cards may become hot during use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs on which the software and manuals are distributed should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. Observe caution when operating the flash Using the flash close to your subject's eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (39) from the subject. Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. iii Notices · No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon's prior written permission. · Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. · Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. · While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). Notice for customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found E2000 to comply with the limits for a Class B digiTested To Comply tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC With FCC Standards rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE ful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can CAUTIONS radiate radio frequency energy and, if not Modifications installed and used in accordance with the The FCC requires the user to be notified instructions, may cause harmful interferthat any changes or modifications made ence to radio communications. However, to this device that are not expressly apthere is no guarantee that interference will proved by Nikon Corporation may void the not occur in a particular installation. If this user's authority to operate the equipment. equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which Interface Cables can be determined by turning the equip- Use the interface cables sold or provided ment off and on, the user is encouraged by Nikon for your equipment. Using other to try to correct the interference by one or interface cables may exceed the limits of more of the following measures: Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. · Reorient or relocate the receiving anNikon Inc., tenna. 1300 Walt Whitman Road, · Increase the separation between the Melville, New York equipment and receiver. 11747-3064, U.S.A. · Connect the equipment into an outlet Tel.: 631-547-4200 on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. iv Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. · Items prohibited by law from being · Cautions on certain copies and reprocopied or reproduced ductions Do not copy or reproduce paper money, The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities iscoins, securities, government bonds, or sued by private companies (shares, bills, local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter "Sample." passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to The copying or reproduction of paper be provided for business use by a commoney, coins, or securities which are cirpany. Also, do not copy or reproduce culated in a foreign country is prohibpassports issued by the government, liited. censes issued by public agencies and priUnless the prior permission of the govvate groups, ID cards, and tickets, such ernment has been obtained, the copyas passes and meal coupons. ing or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the gov- · Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyernment is prohibited. righted creative works such as books, The copying or reproduction of stamps music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, issued by the government and of certidrawings, movies, and photographs is fied documents stipulated by law is proprohibited except when it is done for perhibited. sonal use at home or for similar restricted and non-commercial use. Trademark Information Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Mac OS, Power Macintosh, PowerBook, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Finder, Power Mac, iMac, and iBook are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Internet is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. Lexar Media is a trademark of Lexar Media Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. Zip is a registered trademark of Iomega Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. v Table of Contents Product Documentation .............................................................................. For Your Safety ........................................................................................... Notices ....................................................................................................... Introduction: Before You Begin ...................................................................... Overview: About This Manual ....................................................................... Familiarization: The Parts of the Camera and Their Functions ................... Where to Find It--Parts of the COOLPIX 2000 ................................................ How to Use It--Camera Controls and Displays ................................................ First Steps: Getting Ready to Use Your Camera ............................................ Step 1--Attach the Camera Strap ................................................................... Step 2--Insert Batteries .................................................................................. Step 3--Insert the Memory Card .................................................................... Step 4--Choose a Language .......................................................................... Step 5--Set the Time and Date ....................................................................... Tutorial: Getting Started ................................................................................. Taking Pictures: The Basics ............................................................................. Step 1--Ready the Camera ............................................................................. Step 2--Adjust Camera Settings (Optional) ..................................................... Step 3--Frame the Picture .............................................................................. Step 4--Focus and Shoot ............................................................................... Step 5--Turn the Camera Off ......................................................................... Reviewing Pictures: Quick Review ................................................................. Quick Review .................................................................................................. Thumbnail Review .......................................................................................... Getting Creative: Choosing a Mode .............................................................. Connections: Connecting to External Devices ............................................... Connecting to a Computer: Nikon View 5 .................................................... Before You Begin: Installing Nikon View 5 ....................................................... Making the Connection: Connecting to Your Computer ................................. Connecting to a Television or VCR: Television Playback .............................. Beyond Point-and-Shoot: Adjusting Camera Settings .................................. Focus-Mode Selection: The Button ....................................................... Delaying Shutter Release: Self-Timer Mode ................................................. Framing Pictures: Optical and Digital Zoom ................................................. Flash Photography: The Button ............................................................ i ii iv 1 2 4 4 6 9 9 9 10 12 13 15 16 16 18 19 20 21 22 22 24 25 29 30 30 32 38 39 40 41 42 43 vi Basic Playback: Playback Mode ...................................................................... Full-Frame Playback ........................................................................................ Thumbnail Playback ........................................................................................ Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom .............................................................. Creating a Small Copy of a Picture: Small Picture ............................................ Movie Playback ............................................................................................... Menu Guide: Using Camera Menus ............................................................... The Shooting Menu: Fine-Tuning Shooting Options ................................... Making Effective Use of Memory: Image Quality and Size ............................... Keeping Colors True: White Balance ............................................................... Measuring Light: Metering ............................................................................. Taking Pictures in a Sequence: Continuous ...................................................... Getting Sharper Pictures: BSS (Best Shot Selector) ........................................... Adjusting Exposure: Exp. +/­ ........................................................................... Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening ............................................. The Playback Menu: Managing Pictures ....................................................... Deleting Pictures: Delete ................................................................................. Automated Playback: Slide Show .................................................................... Safeguarding Valuable Pictures: Protect .......................................................... Ordering Prints: Print Set ................................................................................. Marking All Pictures for Transfer: Auto Transfer ............................................... The Setup Menu: Camera Setup .................................................................... Adjusting Monitor Brightness: Brightness ........................................................ Formatting Memory Cards: CF Card Format .................................................... Conserving Battery Power: Auto Off ............................................................... Choosing a Video Standard: Video Mode ........................................................ Choosing a USB Protocol: USB ........................................................................ Technical Notes: Camera Care, Options, and Resources ............................... Optional Accessories ....................................................................................... Caring for the Camera and Battery ................................................................. Web Resources ............................................................................................... Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. Specifications ................................................................................................. Index ................................................................................................................. 45 46 48 49 50 52 53 54 56 58 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 68 70 71 73 74 75 75 76 76 77 79 80 81 83 83 89 92 vii viii Introduction Before You Begin Overview 2­3 Familiarization 4­8 First Steps This chapter is divided into the following sections: Overview Read this section for a description of how this manual is organized and for an explanation of the symbols and conventions used. Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2000 Bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the manual for information on the names and functions of camera parts. First Steps This section details the steps you will take when using your camera for the first time: STEP 1 Attach the Camera Strap STEP 2 Insert the Battery STEP 3 Insert the Memory Card STEP 4 Choose a Language STEP 5 Set the Time and Date 9 9­10 10­11 12 13­14 9­14 1 Overview About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a COOLPIX 2000 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking digital photographs with your COOLPIX 2000. As you read through it, you will find explanations not only of how the camera works but also of why certain features have been included, and how they may be used to take photographs in many different situations. Introduction--Overview 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 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. YOUR THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID NIKON WARRANTY. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact your local authorized Nikon dealer. 2 To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: Introduction--Overview This icon marks cautions, information that you should read before use to prevent damage to your camera. This icon marks notes, information that you should read before using your camera. This icon marks tips, additional information you may find helpful when using your camera. This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual. Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites: · For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ · For users in Europe: http://www.nikon-euro.com/ · For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikonasia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for contact information: http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/ 3 Familiarization The Parts of the Camera and Their Functions Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. Where to Find It--Parts of the COOLPIX 2000 The parts of the camera are identified below. For more information on the function of each part, refer to the page numbers listed. Introduction--Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2000 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Photocell 2 Self-timer lamp ...................... 41 3 Built-in Speedlight ................. 19 4 Video-out connector (under cover) ......................... 38 5 USB connector (under cover) ......................... 33 6 Lens ...................................... 19 7 DC-in connector (under cover) 8 Mode dial .................. 16, 25, 46 9 Shutter-release button ................................. 20­21, 41 10 Eyelet for camera strap ............ 9 11 Power switch ............. 16, 21, 33 12 13 14 (self-timer)/ SMALL PIC. button ......... 41, 50 (focus mode)/ (transfer) button . 32­33, 40 (flash mode)/ (delete) button ............................ 23­24, 46, 48 4 8 9 Introduction--Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2000 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 A 17 18 B 19 20 15 Flash-ready lamp ................ 16, 20 16 Zoom ( / ) buttons ....... 19, 42 22 21 17 QUICK (quick review) button ................. 22, 66, 70, 72 18 MENU button ........... 54, 65, 74 19 Memory card slot cover ... 10­11 20 Tripod socket 21 Battery-chamber cover latch .... 9 22 Battery-chamber cover ...... 9­10 A Monitor ................................... 6 B Multi selector .......................... 8 5 How to Use It--Camera Controls and Displays A The Monitor The monitor is where you compose pictures before shooting. In shooting mode, the monitor shows the view through the camera lens. It also gives information on how the camera is set up. Introduction--Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2000 19 1 18 17 16 15 14 13 2 3 4 5 6 6 "Date not set" icon 5 ............. 14 7 Self-timer indicator ................ 41 8 Number of exposures remaining ............................................. 17 9 Flash mode ...................... 25, 43 10 Focus mode ........................... 40 11 Image quality ........................ 57 12 Image size ............................. 57 13 Exposure compensation ......... 63 14 White balance ....................... 58 15 Metering mode ..................... 60 16 Best shot selector (BSS) .......... 62 17 Image sharpening .................. 64 18 Shooting/scene mode ...... 16, 25 19 Continuous shooting mode 6 ............................................. 61 4 Appears only at slow shutter speeds. 5 Appears when clock-calendar has not been set. 6 Appears in same position as BSS indicator. 10 1632 FINE 7 AUTO 9 9999 8 12 11 10 1 Zoom indicator ................ 19, 42 2 Recording indicator 1 ........ 21, 86 3 Focus indicator 2 ..................... 20 4 Battery level indicator 3 .......... 17 5 Camera shake icon 4 ........................... 25­26, 44, 86 1 Appears in same position as focus indicator. 2 Displayed only when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. 3 Appears only when battery is running low. 6 The monitor is also used to view pictures after they have been taken. When a picture is displayed full screen, information about the image is shown superimposed on the photo. Introduction--Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2000 10 2002 .08 .05 9 10 : 00 9999 . JPG 1 2 3 4 5 1 File number and type ............. 47 2 Battery level indicator* ........... 17 3 Print-order icon ..................... 71 4 Protect icon ..................... 67, 70 5 Transfer icon .......................... 75 6 Current frame number/ total number of frames 7 Image quality ........................ 57 8 Image size ............................. 57 9 Time of recording .................. 13 10 Date of recording .................. 13 * Appears only when battery is running low. 1632 FINE 9999/9999 6 8 7 Controlling the Monitor To hide camera settings or photo info, press the multi selector to the left. Press the multi selector to the left a second time to view indicators again. Indicators displayed 1632 FINE Indicators hidden AUTO 8 7 B The Multi Selector The multi selector is used to navigate through camera menus, to page through or select pictures during playback, scroll images during playback zoom, and to control the display of indicators in the monitor. Introduction--Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2000 8 First Steps Getting Ready to Use Your Camera Before using your camera for the first time, you will need to complete the following steps. Introduction--First Steps Step 1--Attach the Camera Strap Attach the strap as shown. Step 2--Insert Batteries Your camera is powered four LR6 (AA) alkaline, NiCad, or NiMH batteries. 2.1 2.2 2.3 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries. Open the battery-chamber cover Pressing the battery-chamber cover latch, slide the cover out (1) and flip it open (2). 1 2 Insert the batteries Insert the batteries with the "+" and "­" contacts oriented as shown. The Battery-Chamber Cover The cover can be damaged by application of excessive force. 9 2.4 Introduction--First Steps Close the battery-chamber cover Flip the battery-chamber cover up (1) and slide it down until you hear the latch click into place (2). To prevent the batteries being dislodged during operation, be sure that the cover is securely latched. 2 1 Step 3--Insert the Memory Card The COOLPIX 2000 stores pictures on CompactFlashTM memory cards. 3.1 3.2 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. Open the memory card slot cover Open the card slot cover as shown at right. Read Battery Warnings Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer. Before Removing the Batteries Before removing the batteries, make sure that the camera is off and that the flash-ready lamp is out. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the camera or memory card or in loss of data or stored settings. Alternative Power Sources To power your camera continuously for extended playback or while the camera is connected to a computer, we recommend the EH-53 AC adapter (available separately; 80). 10 3.3 3.4 Insert the memory card Holding the camera with the monitor toward you, slide the card in face up until it is firmly seated in the contacts at the back of the slot. Close the card-slot cover Fold the eject button over and close the memory card slot cover. Introduction--First Steps Closing the Memory Card Slot Cover Fold the eject button over before closing the memory card slot cover. If the eject button is upright when the cover is closed, closing the cover may partially eject the card, causing errors when the camera is turned on. Formatting Memory Cards "Formatting" is the term used to describe the action of permanently erasing all data from a memory card to make room for more pictures. The memory card supplied with your camera is formatted at shipment. Other memory cards, however, must be formatted before first use. For information on formatting memory cards, see "The Setup Menu: Formatting Memory Cards" ( 75). 11 Step 4--Choose a Language Camera menus and messages can be displayed in your choice of German, English, French, Japanese, and Spanish. To choose a language, make sure that the camera is on and then follow the steps below. Introduction--First Steps 4.1 MENU Shooting menu Setup menu 4.2 MENU Shooting menu Setup menu Set OFF Display camera menus Set Highlight SETUP OFF 4.3 SETUP MENU Brightness CF card format Date Auto off Video mode Language BK Set OFF 4.4 SETUP MENU CF card format Date Auto off Video mode Language USB BK Set OFF Display SETUP menu Highlight Language 4.5 LANGUAGE De En Fr Es BK 4.6 OFF LANGUAGE De En Fr Es Set BK Set OFF Display options 4.7 SETUP MENU CF card format Date Auto off Video mode Language USB BK Set OFF Choose language from Deutsch (German), English, Français (French), (Japanese), or Español (Spanish) Return to SETUP menu. Proceed to Step 5.1 to set time and date. 12 Step 5--Set the Time and Date Information on the time and date of recording is included with all pictures taken with your Nikon digital camera. To set the camera's internal clock to the correct time and date, first display the SETUP menu (see Step 5), and then follow the steps below. Introduction--First Steps 5.1 SETUP MENU Brightness CF card format Date Auto off Video mode Language BK Set OFF 5.2 DATE Y M D 2002 00 : 00 01 01 Highlight Date BK Set Display DATE menu OFF 5.3 DATE Y M D 5.4 DATE Y M D 2002 00 : 00 01 01 2002 00 : 00 01 01 BK Set Edit Year OFF BK Set OFF Select Month. Repeat steps 5.3­5.4 to edit remaining items. 5.5 BK DATE Y M D 5.6 BK DATE Y M D 2002 10 : 00 08 05 2002 10 : 00 08 05 Set OFF Set OFF Highlight Y M D 5.7 SETUP MENU Brightness CF card format Date Auto off Video mode Language BK Set OFF Choose order in which Year, Month, and Day will be displayed Return to SETUP menu 13 Any pictures taken before the time and date have been set will have a time stamp of "0000.00.00 00:00." If the time and date have not been set, a flashing ("Date not set") icon will be displayed in the top right corner of the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode. Introduction--First Steps The Clock Battery The camera's internal clock-calendar is powered by a separate, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed. If the camera has been stored for an extended period with the main battery removed, the clock may need to be reset. The clock power source can provide roughly twenty-four hours of back-up power after charging for about six hours. 14 Tutorial Getting Started Taking Pictures 16­21 Reviewing Pictures 22­24 Getting Creative This chapter is divided into the following three sections: Taking Pictures Read this section for a step-by-step guide to the basics of taking pictures with the COOLPIX 2000. STEP 1 Ready the Camera STEP 2 Adjust Camera Settings STEP 3 Frame the Picture STEP 4 Focus and Shoot STEP 5 Turn the Camera Off Reviewing Pictures Learn how to view and delete pictures. Getting Creative Explore the creative possibilities of scene and movie modes. 16­17 18 19 20­21 21 25­27 15 Taking Pictures The Basics 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. Tutorial--Taking Pictures Step 1--Ready the Camera 1.1 1.2 Turn the mode dial to Turn the camera on The lens cover will open, the lens will extend, and the flash-ready lamp will light. 16 1.3 Check indicators in the monitor Before shooting, check the battery level (A) and number of exposures remaining (B). A Tutorial--Taking Pictures 1632 FINE AUTO 8 B Battery Level (A) The battery level is displayed as follows: Display -- Warning ! ! Battery exhausted Meaning Low battery Batteries exhausted Camera status Ready a set of new batteries. No pictures can be taken until batteries have been replaced. Batteries fully charged Camera functions normally. Number of Exposures Remaining (B) If the number of exposures remaining is zero, a message will be displayed in the monitor. In this case, delete pictures ( 66), use a new memory card, or choose a lower quality or image size ( 56). 17 Step 2--Adjust Camera Settings (Optional) The following table shows the default settings for mode. For more information, refer to the page numbers in the rightmost column. Setting Focus mode Flash mode Image quality Image size Continuous Default Autofocus Auto Description Camera focuses automatically at distances over 30 cm (1´). Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor. 40 43 Tutorial--Taking Pictures Pictures compressed for balance between NORMAL quality and file size that is ideal for snapshots. 1632 Single Pictures are 1,632 × 1,224 pixels in size. One shot taken each time shutter-release button is pressed. 56 57 61 18 Step 3--Frame the Picture 3.1 Ready the camera Hold the camera steadily in both hands. Tutorial--Taking Pictures 3.2 Frame your subject Use the zoom buttons to frame your subject against the background. Indicator in monitor shows amount of zoom while either button is pressed Zoom out Zoom in 1632 FINE AUTO 8 When the camera is zoomed in to maximum magnification, holding the button down for about two seconds extends the zoom range digi42). The zoom indicator turns yellow when digitally (digital zoom; tal zoom is in effect. Don't Block the Shot To avoid dark or partially obscured pictures, keep your fingers and other objects away from the lens and flash window. 19 Step 4--Focus and Shoot 4.1 Focus Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure. Tutorial--Taking Pictures With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, check the focus indicator and flash-ready lamp. Flash-ready lamp Focus indicator lights when shutter-release button is pressed halfway Focus indicator Green Flashes red On Subject in focus. Camera unable to focus. Change your composition and try again. Flash will fire when picture is taken. Flash charging. Remove finger briefly from shutter-release button, then try again. Flash off or not required. Flashready lamp Flickers Off Getting Good Results with Autofocus 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), or if the subject contains objects at different distances from the camera (e.g., the subject is inside a cage). 20 4.2 Take the picture Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take a picture. Tutorial--Taking Pictures Step 5--Turn the Camera Off When you have finished using the camera, turn the camera off to save battery power. The lens will retract and the lens cover will close. Avoiding Blurred Pictures One of the most common sources of disappointing pictures is blurring caused by the camera moving suddenly as the shutter-release button is pressed. To avoid this, hold the camera steady and press the shutter-release button smoothly, pausing slightly at the halfway point to give the camera a chance to set focus and exposure. During Recording While pictures are being recorded to the memory card, a icon will be displayed in the monitor. In continuous ( 61) and movie ( 26) modes, an hourglass icon will be displayed. Do not turn the camera off, remove the memory card, or remove or disconnect the power source while either icon is displayed. Failure to observe this precaution could result in lost or damaged pictures. Turning the Camera Off After the camera is turned off, the flash-ready lamp may remain lit while camera settings are recorded to memory. Do not remove the batteries until the flash-ready lamp has gone out. 21 Reviewing Pictures Quick Review Pictures can be played back using the QUICK button (quick review) or by setting the mode dial to (playback mode). This section covers the operations that can be performed in quick review. For more information on playback mode, see "Basic Playback" ( 46). Tutorial--Reviewing Pictures Quick Review Quick review allows you to view earlier pictures while shooting. If you are not satisfied with the results, you can take another picture immediately. Press 1632 FINE AUTO 8 1632 FINE 0001/0008 Shooting mode Quick review The following operations can be performed in quick review: To View other pictures Press Description Press the multi selector up to view pictures recorded before the current photo, down to view pictures recorded after the current photo. ( Press the ( ) button to display four or ) nine pictures at a time as small thumbnail previews ( 24). View multiple pictures 22 To Press Description A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press to right to select. · Select No to exit DELETE without deleting ) Erase 1 image picture Yes or No ? · Select Yes to deNo lete picture Yes Tutorial--Reviewing Pictures Delete current picture ( Set OFF Zoom photo in ( Press the ( ) button for an enlarged view of the current photo ( 49). While the pho) to is zoomed in, use the multi selector to view areas not visible in the monitor. To cancel . zoom, press Pictures selected for transfer are marked with a icon. Turn this marking on or off to select the pictures that will be transferred to a computer at a later date ( 73). Press multi selector to left to hide or display photo info superimposed on picture in monitor ( 7). Select current picture for transfer to a computer Hide or display photo info Return to shooting mode ( ) Shutter To end review and return to shooting mode, release/ press the QUICK button or press the shutterrelease button halfway. QUICK Quick Review Quick review is not available when the mode dial is set to (playback mode). (movie mode) or 23 Thumbnail Review Pressing the ( ) button in quick review displays a menu of four thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed: Tutorial--Reviewing Pictures 1 2 3 To Highlight pictures Change number of pictures displayed Press Description 4 Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right to highlight thumbnails. With four thumbnails displayed, press the button once to view nine thumbnail images. Press ) ( ) to "zoom in" from nine thumbnails to a four) thumbnail view or, when four thumbnails are displayed, to view highlighted picture full size. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press to right to select. · Select No to exit withDELETE out deleting picture ) Erase 1 image · Select Yes to delete Yes or No ? picture No Yes / ( ( Delete highlighted picture ( Set OFF Select highlighted picture for transfer to a computer Return to shooting mode ( ) Pictures selected for transfer are marked with a icon. Turn this marking on or off to select the pictures that will be transferred to a computer at a later date ( 73). Shutter To end review and return to shooting mode, press release/ the QUICK button or press the shutter-release button halfway. QUICK 24 Getting Creative Choosing a Mode Your Nikon digital camera offers a choice of five "scene" modes for common compositions, such as portraits, landscapes, and close-ups, which require special combinations of settings that apply to any scene of the same type. When a scene is selected using the mode dial, camera settings are automatically adjusted to produce optimal results for the selected composition, sparing you the necessity of adjusting camera settings one-by-one. A movie mode is also available for recording silent movies up to twenty seconds long. Mode selection is made using the mode dial. In (auto) mode ( 15), the followaddition to ing options are available: Party/Indoor Use for shots that include details of the background behind the main subject, or to capture the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. · Flash is set to Back Light Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing their features into shadow, or when your subject is in the shade but the background is brightly lit. The flash will fire automatically to "fill in" (illuminate) shadows. · Flash is set to (fill flash; 43). (auto with red-eye reduction; 43). Tutorial--Getting Creative Camera Shake At slow shutter speeds, a icon appears in the monitor. Pictures taken at these speeds may be blurred by inadvertent camera movement ("camera shake"). While use of a tripod is recommended when this icon is displayed, you may also be able to prevent blurring by holding the camera steadily in both hands with your elbows against your torso. The icon on these pages marks scenes in which blurring is likely to occur. 25 Portrait Use for portraits. Main subject stands out clearly while background details are softened, lending the composition a sense of depth. · Degree of softening depends on amount of light available. Night Portrait Use for shots that provide a natural balance between the main subject and the background when shooting portraits against a backdrop of night scenery. · Flash is set to Beach/Snow Vividly captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlight expanses of water. (auto with red-eye reduction; 43). Tutorial--Getting Creative Movie This mode is used to record NORMAL-quality silent movies 320 × 240 pixels in size (QVGA) at a rate of about fifteen frames per second. Recording begins when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down and ends when the shutter-release button is fully pressed a second time. · In place of the number of exposures remaining, the exposure-count display in monitor shows the length of the movie that can be recorded. · Movie ends automatically after twenty seconds or when no more space is available on the memory card. · Movies are stored as QuickTime movie files ending in ".MOV". · The flash turns off ( ) automatically, and digital zoom is disabled. Optical zoom can only be adjusted before shooting begins. · Menus are disabled in movie mode. 26 Focus Mode/Self-Timer Macro close-up and infinity ( 40) are available only in (auto) and (Beach/Snow) modes. In all other modes, the camera is set to focus automatically on subjects 30 cm (1´) or more from the camera. The self-timer is available in all modes except (movie). Tutorial--Getting Creative Noise Reduction A special feature called "noise reduction" is enabled in Night Portrait mode to help make pictures as clear as possible. When noise reduction is in effect, slightly more time is required to process pictures before they are saved to the memory card. 27 28 Connections Connecting to External Devices Connecting to a Computer 30­37 Connecting to a Television or VCR 38 This chapter provides information on connecting your camera to a computer and to a television or videocassette recorder (VCR) Connecting to a Computer Read this section to learn how to copy pictures from the camera memory card to your computer using Nikon View 5. Connecting to a Television or VCR This section details how a television can be used to mirror the display in the camera monitor. Printing Your Pictures Pictures taken with the COOLPIX 2000 can be printed in a variety of ways. For example, many photofinishers accept delivery of photographs on memory cards, floppy disks, or other removable media (contact your photofinisher for information on the type of media and file formats supported). Pictures that have been transferred to your computer using Nikon View 5 can be printed using a color printer. In the case of printers and photofinishing systems that support Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), you can select pictures for printing using the camera Print Set option ( 71) and print them directly from the memory card. 29 Connecting to a Computer Nikon View 5 Your COOLPIX digital camera saves each picture as an image file that can be copied to your computer using the Nikon View 5 software provided. Once transferred to your computer, your pictures can be viewed, printed, sent to your acquaintances via e-mail, or saved to a CD or other removable media for delivery to a photofinisher. Any copies stored on the memory card after transfer can be deleted to make way for new pictures, which you can then add to the growing digital photo album on your computer. Connections--Connecting to a Computer Before You Begin: Installing Nikon View 5 Before copying pictures to your computer, you will need to install Nikon View 5, an application that allows you to transfer pictures from the camera memory card to a computer hard disk and view them on the computer monitor. To install Nikon View 5, you must have a computer running one of the following operating systems: Pre-installed versions of Windows XP Home Edition, Windows Windows XP Professional, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), or Windows 98 Second Edition (SE). Macintosh Mac OS 9.0, 9.1, 9.2, Mac OS X (10.1.2 or later). Only models with built-in USB ports supported. Nikon View 5 Although the instructions in the Quick Start Guide will get you started with Nikon View 5, we recommend that you also read the material on the Nikon View 5 reference CD (provided). the reference 1 Insertturning on yourCD After computer and waiting for the operating system to start up, place the reference CD in a CD-ROM drive. Macintosh and Windows Jp En De Fr Es Nl It Reference Manual If you are using a Macintosh computer, the reference CD window will open automatically on the desktop. Windows users will need first to doubleclick the My Computer icon and then the Nikon icon to open the reference CD window. 30 2 Install Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 reference CD is in Portable Document The material on the Nikon View Format (PDF), which can be viewed in Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later. If you have already installed this version of Acrobat, proceed to Step 3. To install Adobe Acrobat Reader, open the folder for the language of your choice and double-click the installer icon. The installer start-up screen will be displayed; follow the on- Installer icon Installer icon (Windows) (Macintosh) screen instructions to complete installation. Connections--Connecting to a Computer Start-up screen (Windows) Start-up screen (Macintosh) the instructions for Nikon View 5 3 Read you have installed Adobe Acrobat Reader, double-click the INDEX.pdf Once icon in the root directory of the reference CD to view a clickable index of the documentation available for Nikon View 5. If you have not already installed Nikon View 5, you can follow the links to view detailed installation instructions for your computer system. If desired, you can print the installation instructions using the Print... command in the Acrobat File menu, and follow along during installation of Nikon View 5. Already Have Nikon View? In order to transfer pictures to your computer using the UC-E5 USB cable, the COOLPIX 2000 requires the version of Nikon View 5 provided with the camera. If you have a version of Nikon View that was included with another Nikon digital camera, you will need to upgrade to the version provided with the COOLPIX 2000. 31 Making the Connection: Connecting to Your Computer Once you have installed Nikon View 5, you are ready to transfer photographs and movies to your computer. Pictures can be transferred via a direct USB connection between the camera and computer, or by removing the memory card from the camera and inserting it in a card reader or PC card slot. Connections--Connecting to a Computer Direct Connection: Connecting Your Camera by Cable If your computer has a built-in USB connection, you can transfer your pictures using the supplied UC-E5 USB cable. protocol 1 Choose a USB2000 supports two USB protoThe COOLPIX USB cols: Mass Storage (the default option) and Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP). Before connectPTP ing the camera to a computer, select the USB Mass Storage option in the camera setup menu ( 77) and choose a USB protocol that matches that used BK Set OFF by your computer's operating system. If you are connecting the camera to a computer running Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional, or Mac OS X (10.1.2 or later), choose PTP. If you are connecting the camera to a computer running Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), or Mac OS 9 (9.0, 9.1, or 9.2) and have changed the USB setting to PTP, return to the USB menu and select Mass Storage. Install Nikon View 5 Be sure to install Nikon View 5 before connecting the camera. Use a Reliable Power Source When transferring data between the camera and the computer, be sure that the battery is fully charged. If in doubt, recharge the battery before beginning transfer or use the optional EH-53 AC adapter. 32 to transferred 2 Select the pictures22) be playback mode ( In quick review ( or 46), press the ( ) button to display the 1 pictures on the memory card in "contact sheets" of four or nine thumbnails ( 48). 4 Confirm that only the pictures you want to copy to the computer are marked with a icon. 7 To remove the icon from a picture, or to select an unmarked picture for transfer, high( light the image with the multi selector and press the Turn the camera off Turn the camera off before connecting the USB cable. Connections--Connecting to a Computer 2 5 8 ) button. 3 6 9 3 the computer 4 Turn the computer onon wait for the operating system to start up. Turn and the camera and computer 5 Connectthe UC-E5 USB cable as shown below. Use the flat connector for Connect connection to the computer, and connect the other end of the cable to the camera's USB connector. Do not connect the camera via a USB hub or keyboard.