User manual NIKON 2500

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 mode) Custom shots and movies STEP 3--Play them back... ...while shooting... ...after shooting... Review and Deletion Basic Playback 31 78 Tutorial: Taking Pictures Getting Creative Taking Pictures: The Details 24 36 51 First Steps First Steps Camera Setup 16 16 69 ...and delete unwanted pictures... ...immediately ...while shooting ...during playback Delete multiple pictures STEP 4--Install camera software Install software Get to know Nikon View 5 Quick Start Guide (provided) Nikon View 5 Reference Manual (provided on CD) -- -- Keep or Delete Review and Deletion Basic Playback Deleting Pictures 58 31 78 86 STEP 5--Copy pictures to your computer Transfer pictures Connections 41 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 2500 Menu Guide First Steps Taking Pictures Review and Deletion Getting Creative Connections Beyond Point-and-Shoot Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Camera Setup Basic Playback The Playback 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 or remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the battery, 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. 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 battery or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. 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. 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 battery. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. · Use only a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL2 lithium-ion battery (supplied). · When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards. · Do not short or disassemble the battery. · Do not expose the battery 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. · When the battery is not in use, attach the terminal cover and store in a cool place. · Immediately after use, or when the product is used on battery power for an extended period, the battery may become hot. Before removing the battery, turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool. · Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery, 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. The lens section · Do not insert your fingers in the gap between the rotating lens section and the camera body. Your fingers could be pinched between the body and the lens section, resulting in injury. Particular care should be observed in the case of small children. · To prevent your fingers, flesh, or other objects from being pinched in the gap between the rotating lens section and the camera body, return the lens section to its housing in the camera body before transporting the camera. 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 Caring for the Camera and Battery Keep dry This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage. Keep free of salt, sand, and dust After using your camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt with a lightly dampened cloth and then dry your camera thoroughly. Do not touch the lens with your fingers The proper procedure for cleaning the lens is described in "Technical Notes: Caring for Your Camera." Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens or to the battery, card, and connector covers. These parts are especially susceptible to damage. Turn the product off before removing the battery or unplugging the AC adapter Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on, or while images are being recorded or deleted. Forcibly cutting power to the product in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry. To prevent an accidental interruption of power, avoid carrying the product from one location to another while the AC adapter is connected. Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep away from strong magnetic fields Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the product's internal circuitry. Avoid sudden changes in temperature Sudden changes in temperature, such as occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature. Notes on the monitor · The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a characteristic common to all TFT LCD monitors and does not indicate a malfunction. Images recorded with the product will not be affected. · Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light. · The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon service representative. · Do not apply pressure to the monitor, as this could cause damage or malfunction. Dust or lint adhering to the monitor can be removed with a blower brush. Stains can be removed by rubbing the surface lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather. · Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. iv Smear When you frame bright subjects, vertical comet-like streaks that whiten toward either end may appear in the monitor. This phenomenon, known as "smear," does not appear in the final photograph and does not indicate a malfunction. Some smearing may appear in movies. Batteries · When you turn the device on, check the battery-level displayed in the monitor to determine whether the battery needs to be replaced. The battery needs to be replaced when the battery-level indicator is flashing. · Ready a spare battery and keep it fully charged when taking pictures on important occasions. Depending on your location, you may find it difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice. · On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure the battery is fully charged before taking pictures outside in cold weather. Keep a spare battery in a warm place and exchange the two as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge. · Should the battery terminals become dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth before use. Memory cards · Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Inserting or removing cards with the power on could render them unusable. · Insert memory cards as shown in the illustration at right. Inserting cards upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card. Storage · To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If you will not be using the product for long periods, remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant. Do not, however, store the camera case in a plastic bag, as this may cause the material to deteriorate. Note that desiccant gradually loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at regular intervals. · Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, close to equipment that produces strong magnetic fields, or in areas subject to extremes of temperature, for example near a space heater or in a closed vehicle on a hot day. · To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera away again. · Store the battery in a cool, dry place. v 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 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. A Note on Electronically-Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, and turn the camera on again, or, if you are using an AC adapter (available separately), disconnect and reconnect the adapter and turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in loss of any data not recorded to the memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data already recorded to the memory card will not be affected. vi Notice for customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and E2500 found to comply with the limits for a Tested To Comply Class B digital device, pursuant to Part With FCC Standards 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200 vii 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 reproductions copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, The government has issued cautions on coins, securities, government bonds, or copies or reproductions of securities islocal government bonds, even if such cop- sued by private companies (shares, bills, ies or reproductions are stamped checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a "Sample." The copying or reproduction of paper minimum of necessary copies are to be money, coins, or securities which are cir- provided for business use by a company. culated in a foreign country is prohibited. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued Unless the prior permission of the govby public agencies and private groups, ID ernment has been obtained, the copying cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal or reproduction of unused postage coupons. stamps or post cards issued by the gov· Comply with copyright notices ernment is prohibited. The copying or reproduction of copyThe copying or reproduction of stamps righted creative works such as books, muissued by the government and of certisic, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, fied documents stipulated by law is prodrawings, movies, and photographs is hibited. prohibited except when it is done for personal use at home or for similar restricted and non-commercial use. 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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. viii Table of Contents Product Documentation .................................................................................. For Your Safety ............................................................................................... Caring for the Camera and Battery ................................................................. Notices ........................................................................................................... Introduction: Before You Begin ...................................................................... Overview: About This Manual ....................................................................... Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500: The Parts of the Camera and Their Functions ......................................................................................................... Where to Find It--Parts of the COOLPIX 2500 ................................................ How to Use It--Camera Controls and Displays ................................................ Menu Guide: Index to Menu Options ........................................................... Tutorial: Getting Started ................................................................................. First Steps: Getting Ready to Use Your Camera ............................................ Step 1--Attach the Camera Strap ................................................................... Step 2--Insert the Battery and Memory Card .................................................. Step 3--Check the Battery Level ..................................................................... Step 4--Choose a Language .......................................................................... Step 5--Set the Time and Date ....................................................................... Taking Pictures: The Basics ............................................................................. Step 1--Ready the Camera ............................................................................. Step 2--Choose Mode .......................................................................... Step 3--Adjust Camera Settings (Optional) ..................................................... Step 4--Frame the Picture .............................................................................. Step 5--Focus and Shoot ............................................................................... Step 6--Put the Camera Away ....................................................................... Review and Deletion: Quick Review ............................................................. Quick Review .................................................................................................. Full-Screen Review .......................................................................................... Thumbnail Review .......................................................................................... Getting Creative: Scene Selection ................................................................. Connections: Your Camera and Your Computer ............................................ Before You Begin: Installing Nikon View 5 ....................................................... Making the Connection: Connecting to Your Computer ................................. i ii iv vi 1 2 4 4 6 9 15 16 16 16 18 20 22 24 24 25 26 26 28 30 31 32 32 34 36 41 42 44 ix Taking Pictures: The Details ............................................................................ 51 Beyond Point-and-Shoot: Camera Controls .................................................. 52 , , or Movie: Choosing a Shooting Mode ......................................... 52 Flash Photography: The Button .................................................................. 53 Delaying Shutter Release: Choosing a Self-Timer Mode ................................... 55 Framing Pictures: Optical and Digital Zoom ..................................................... 57 Keep or Delete: Picture Review ....................................................................... 58 Fine-Tuning Camera Settings: The -Mode Menu ..................................... 59 Making Effective Use of Memory: Image Quality and Size ............................... 60 Adjusting Exposure: Exp. +/­ ........................................................................... 63 Keeping Colors True: White Balance ............................................................... 64 Taking Pictures in a Sequence: Continuous ...................................................... 66 Getting Sharper Pictures: BSS (Best Shot Selector) ........................................... 67 Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening ............................................. 68 Camera Setup: The SET-UP Menu ................................................................... 69 Adjusting Monitor Brightness: Brightness ........................................................ 72 Formatting Memory Cards: CF Card Format .................................................... 72 Setting the Time and Date: Date ..................................................................... 73 Conserving Battery Power: Auto Off ............................................................... 73 Choosing a Language: Language .................................................................... 74 Choosing a USB Protocol: USB ........................................................................ 74 Restoring Default Settings: Reset All ( Mode Only) .................................. 76 Playing Pictures Back: Playback Mode ........................................................... 77 Basic Playback: Full-Frame and Thumbnail Playback ................................... 78 The Playback Menu: Managing Pictures ....................................................... 85 Deleting Pictures: Delete ................................................................................. 86 Ordering Prints: Print Set ................................................................................. 88 Safeguarding Valuable Pictures: Protect .......................................................... 90 Marking All Pictures for Transfer: Auto Transfer ............................................... 91 Technical Notes: Camera Care, Options, and Resources ............................... 93 Caring for Your Camera .................................................................................. 94 Optional Accessories ....................................................................................... 95 Web Resources ............................................................................................... 96 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 96 Specifications ................................................................................................. 103 Index ................................................................................................................. 106 x Introduction Before You Begin Overview 2­3 Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500 4­8 Menu Guide 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 2500 Bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the manual for information on the names and functions of camera parts. Menu Guide Refer to this section for instructions on using the menus that control some aspects of camera operation. This section also contains an index of menu options. 9­14 1 Overview About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a COOLPIX 2500 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking digital pictures with your COOLPIX 2500. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy when using the product. 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 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. 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.nikon-asia.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 Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500 The Parts of the Camera and Their Functions Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. Introduction--Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500 Where to Find It--Parts of the COOLPIX 2500 The parts of the camera are identified below. For more information on the function of each part, refer to the page numbers listed. 1 A 5 4 3 2 1 Shutter-release button ..... 28, 29 2 Eyelet for camera strap .......... 16 3 Built-in Speedlight ................. 53 4 Lens ........................ 18, 26, 103 5 Self-timer lamp ...................... 55 6 Zoom buttons ( / ) ........................... 27, 57, 80, 81 7 Cover latch ............................ 17 8 Battery-chamber/memory card slot cover .............................. 17 9 Cover release (for use when connecting optional EH-60 AC adapter kit) ..................... 19, 95 10 USB connector (under cover) ......................... 45 11 12 /SMALL PIC. button ... 31, 82 button ............... 59, 70, 85 4 Introduction--Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500 B 6 C 7 8 17 9 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 13 / button .. 36, 46, 79, 80 A Mode selector ......................... 6 B Monitor ................................... 6 C Multi selector .......................... 8 14 Tripod socket 15 / button .... 33­34, 53, 78, 80 16 Flash-ready lamp ................... 28 17 Non-slip grip 5 How to Use It--Camera Controls and Displays A The Mode Selector The mode selector selects the operating mode and to take turns the camera on and off. Choose (playback still pictures and movies ( 52), mode) to play them back ( 78). Slide the mode selector to OFF when you have finished using the camera. mode Introduction--Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500 Playback mode B The Monitor The monitor is where you compose pictures before shooting. In mode, the monitor shows the view through the camera lens, together with icons indicating the status of camera settings. 1 17 16 15 14 13 2 345 6 6 Battery level indicator 4 .......... 19 7 Self-timer indicator ................ 55 8 Number of exposures remaining ............................................. 25 7 9 Exposure compensation ......... 63 10 Flash mode ............................ 53 11 Image quality ........................ 61 12 Image size ............................. 62 13 Sensitivity gain indicator ........ 54 14 Best shot selector (BSS) .......... 67 Continuous shooting mode ... 66 15 Image sharpening .................. 68 16 White balance ....................... 64 17 Shooting mode ............... 25, 36 1600 NORMAL 12 11 10 9 15 8 1 Zoom indicator ...................... 57 2 Focus indicator 1 ..................... 28 3 Recording indicator ............... 29 4 "Date not set" icon 2 ............. 23 5 Camera shake icon .............. 54 3 1 Displayed only when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. 2 Appears when clock-calendar has not been set. 3 Appears only at slow shutter speeds. 4 Appears only when battery is running low. 6 The monitor is also used to play pictures back. When a picture is played back full screen, information about the image is shown superimposed on the photo. Introduction--Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500 11 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Current folder ....................... 49 2 File number and type ............. 49 3 Battery level indicator* ........... 19 4 Transfer icon ........ 33, 34, 44, 79 5 Print-order icon ..................... 88 6 Protect icon ........................... 90 7 Current frame number/ total number of frames ... 32, 78 8 Image quality ........................ 61 9 Image size ............................. 62 10 Time of recording .................. 22 11 Date of recording .................. 22 * Appears only when battery is running low. 1600 NORMAL 9 8 0012/0015 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 1600 NORMAL 15 Indicators hidden 7 C The Multi Selector The multi selector is used to navigate through camera menus, to page through or select pictures during playback ( 78), and to control the display of indicators in the monitor. In mode, the multi selector is also used to select the shooting mode and to turn the self-timer on and off. Introduction--Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500 Self-timer on/off ( 55) ON OFF Press up to display self-timer menu, press up or down to highlight option. Press right to exit menu. Shooting mode selection ( 52) Indicators on/off ( 7) Press to left to hide or display indicators in monitor. Press down to display shooting-mode menu, press up or down to highlight option. Press right to exit menu. 8 Menu Guide Index to Menu Options Changes to some camera settings are made with the help of menus that appear in the camera monitor. The options available depend on the operatmode, on the shooting mode selected ( 52). ing mode and, in Introduction--Menu Guide Mode Menu Description In (auto) and scene modes, the SHOOT10, ING menu is used to set image quality and size, 59­ and to adjust exposure for very bright, very dark, 63 or high-contrast subjects. SHOOTING (manual) mode gives you full control over camera settings. In addition to the settings avail- 11, able in auto and scene modes, the manual- 59­ mode SHOOTING menu contains four advanced 68 shooting options. The SET-UP menu, which is accessed from the 12, SHOOTING menu, contains options for basic 69­ camera setup (e.g., setting the time and date, 76 choosing a language). The PLAY BACK menu contains options for managing the pictures stored on the memory card by, for example, deleting selected images or selecting pictures for printing or for transfer to your computer. 52, 98). 13, 71­ 72, 85­ 91 SET-UP PLAY BACK No menu is available in movie mode ( 9 SHOOTING MENU The Shooting Menu / Scene MENU OFF SELECT SET Pressing the MENU button when the mode selector is set to displays the SHOOTING menu. In (auto) and scene modes, this menu contains three basic shooting options. Introduction--Menu Guide IMAGE QUALITY MENU OFF SELECT SET IMAGE SIZE MENU OFF SELECT SET EXP.+/­ MENU OFF SELECT SET IMAGE QUALITY Choose FINE for printing and enlarging, BASIC to reduce file size. 61 IMAGE SIZE Choose small sizes for e-mail or the web, large sizes for printing. 62 EXP. +/­ Adjust exposure for bright, dark, or high contrast subjects. 63 FINE NORMAL BASIC 1600 1280 1024 640 Choose from settings between ­2.0 and +2.0 EV 10 SHOOTING MENU The Shooting Menu Introduction--Menu Guide In (manual) mode, the SHOOTING menu contains four advanced shooting options in addition to the three basic options available in auto and scene modes. MENU OFF SELECT SET IMAGE QUALITY FINE NORMAL BASIC MENU OFF SELECT SET IMAGE SIZE MENU OFF SELECT SET WHITE BALANCE MENU OFF SELECT SET IMAGE QUALITY FINE Choose FINE for printing and enlargNORMAL ing, BASIC to reduce file size. BASIC 61 1600 IMAGE SIZE Choose small sizes for e-mail or the 1280 web, large sizes for printing. 1024 640 62 A Auto WHITE BALANCE Fluorescent Match to lighting to ensure White Bal Preset Cloudy that colors are reproduced Fine Speedlight accurately. Incandescent 64 EXP. +/­ Choose from settings Adjust exposure for bright, dark, or between ­2.0 and high contrast subjects. +2.0 EV 63 CONTINUOUS Single Take pictures in sequence or create Continuous collages of sixteen consecutive phoMulti-Shot 16 tographs. 66 BEST SHOT SELECTOR Use when photos could be blurred by On inadvertent camera movement. Off 67 IMAGE SHARPENING Auto Heighten or reduce the Low High sharpness of outlines in your Off Normal photographs. 68 EXP.+/­ MENU OFF SELECT SET CONTINUOUS Single Continuous Multi-Shot 16 MENU OFF SELECT SET BEST SHOT SELECTOR On Off MENU OFF SELECT SET IMAGE SHARPENING Auto High Norma l Low Of f MENU OFF SELECT SET 11 SET-UP Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB Reset All MENU OFF SELECT SET BRIGHTNESS The Setup Menu / / Scene Introduction--Menu Guide The SET-UP menu, which can be accessed from the SHOOTING menu, contains options for camera setup. Brightness Adjust monitor brightness. SET Maximum (Five levels) 72 MENU OFF SELECT Minimum No Format Year, Month, Day, hour, minute, order of display for year, month, and day 30 s 1m 5m 30 m De (German) (Japanese) En (English) Es (Spanish) Fr (French) PTP Mass Storage CF CARD FORMAT WARNING ! All images will be deleted ! No Format MENU OFF SELECT SET DATE CF Card Format Format memory cards for use in your camera. 72 Date Set the time and date. 22­23 MENU OFF SELECT SET AUTO OFF Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB Reset All MENU OFF SELECT SET LANGUAGE Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB Reset All MENU OFF SELECT SET USB Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off PTP Language Mass Storage USB Reset All MENU OFF SELECT SET RESET ALL Reset all settings to default values No Reset MENU OFF SELECT SET Auto Off Specify how long the monitor will remain on before turning off automatically to save power. 73 Language Choose the language in which camera messages and menus are displayed. 20­21 USB Choose a transfer protocol for use when your camera is connected to a computer. 74 Reset All ( mode only) Reset camera settings to their default values. 76 No Reset 12 DELETE Delete Print Set Protect Auto Transfer CF Card Format Brightness MENU OFF DELETE Selected Images All Images The Playback Menu SELECT SET Pressing the MENU button when the mode selector is displays the PLAY BACK menu, which conset to tains options for managing the pictures on the memory card. Introduction--Menu Guide Delete Delete all or selected pictures. SET Selected Images All Images MENU OFF SELECT PRINT SET Print set Delete print set MENU OFF SELECT SET PROTECT SELECT SET QUICK DONE AUTO TRANSFER All ON All OFF MENU OFF SELECT SET CF CARD FORMAT WARNING ! All images will be deleted ! No Format MENU OFF SELECT SET BRIGHTNESS 86­87 Print Set Select pictures for printing on a DPOFcompatible device. 88­89 Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion. 90 Auto Transfer Mark all pictures for transfer to a computer, or remove transfer marking from all pictures. 91 CF Card Format This option is used to format memory cards for use in your camera. 72 Brightness Adjust monitor brightness. 72 Print set Delete print set Select pictures for protection. Protected pictures are marked by a icon. All ON All OFF No Format Maximum (Five levels) Minimum MENU OFF SELECT SET 13 The Scene Menu ( and Modes) Your Nikon digital camera offers a choice of twelve "scene" modes for common compositions. When a scene is selected from the SCENE menu, camera settings are automatically adjusted to produce optimal results for the selected scene, sparing you the necessity of adjusting camera settings one-by-one. Mode Portrait Party/Indoor Use for portraits. Description 37 Introduction--Menu Guide Use to capture background details or the effects 37 of candlelight and other indoor lighting. Night Portrait Beach/Snow Landscape Sunset Night Landscape Museum Use when shooting portraits against a backdrop 38 of night scenery. Use for bright subjects such as snowfields, beach38 es, and sunlight expanses of water. Use to enhance outlines, colors, and contrast in 38 skyscapes, forests, and other landscape shots. Use to preserve the deep hues seen in sunsets and 39 sunrises. Use when taking landscape shots a night. Use where a flash is prohibited. 39 39 Use to capture the expanding burst of light from 39 Fireworks Show a firework. Close Up Copy Back Light Use to capture vivid colors in close-up shots of 40 flowers, insects, and other small objects. Use to copy text and line drawings from a white 40 board or from a book or other printed matter. Use when light is coming from behind your sub40 ject, throwing their features into shadow. 14 Tutorial Getting Started First Steps 16­23 Taking Pictures 24­30 Review and Deletion This chapter is divided into the following four sections: First Steps This section details the steps you will take before using your camera for the first time. Taking Pictures Read this section for a step-by-step guide to the basics of taking pictures with the COOLPIX 2500. Review and Deletion Learn how to review and delete pictures while setting up your next shot. Getting Creative Explore the creative possibilities of scene mode. 31­35 Getting Creative 36­40 15 First Steps Getting Ready to Use Your Camera Before using your camera for the first time, you will need to complete the steps shown below. Tutorial--First Steps STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 Attach the Camera Strap Insert the Battery and Memory Card Check the Battery Level Choose a Language Set the Time and Date 16 16­17 18­19 20­21 22­23 Step 1--Attach the Camera Strap To ensure that the camera is not dropped and damaged, attach the strap as shown and wear it around your neck while using or carrying the camera. Adjust to length shown if wearing around neck Step 2--Insert the Battery and Memory Card Your camera is powered by a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL2 lithium-ion battery, which can be charged using the MH-60 battery charger provided with the camera. To store pictures, your camera uses CompactFlashTM memory cards. 2.1 2.2 Charge the battery The EN-EL2 lithium-ion battery supplied with your camera is not fully charged at shipment. We recommend that you charge the battery before use. Instructions for charging the battery may be found in the instruction manual included with the battery charger. Turn the camera off Before inserting or removing the battery or memory card, be sure the mode selector is in the "OFF" position. 16 2.3 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Slide the cover latch in the direction of the icon (A1) until the red dot is visible (A2), indicating that the cover is unlatched. Slide the cover out (B) and flip it open (C). Tutorial--First Steps A B C B 2.5 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Close the battery chamber/memory card slot cover (A, B) and slide the latch in the direction of the icon until the red dot is hidden, indicating that the cover is latched (C). To prevent the battery or memory card being dislodged during operation, be sure that the cover is securely latched. A B C Formatting Memory Cards 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 "Camera Setup: CF Card Format" ( 72). EN- EL 2 17 EN-EL 2 2.4 Insert the battery and memory card Insert a fully-charged EN-EL2 battery with the "+" and "­" contacts oriented as shown in the label on the underside of the batterychamber/memory card slot cover (A). Insert the memory card as shown in the label at the entrance to the memory card slot (B), sliding it in until it is firmly in place and the eject button pops up (the card is fully inserted when the top of the card is level with the top of the eject button). A EN- EL 2 EN- EL 2 Step 3--Check the Battery Level Before using the camera, check the battery level in the monitor to make sure that the battery is charged. Tutorial--First Steps 3.1 Turn the lens section to shooting position Before taking pictures, rotate the lens section to bring the lens into shooting position, as shown at right. If you omit this step before sliding the mode selector to , a message will be displayed in the monitor. To clear the message from the screen, rotate the lens section to shooting position. Turn the camera on Slide the mode selector to 3.2 . Read Battery Warnings Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer. The Lens Section When adjusting the angle of the lens, rotate the lens section slowly; do not use excessive force. Care should be taken to avoid catching fingers, hair, or clothing between the lens section and the camera body. Removing the Memory Card Memory cards can be removed without loss of data when the camera is off. When removing memory cards, turn the camera off and open the battery chamber/memory card slot cover (1). Press the eject button to partially eject the card (2), and then remove the card by hand. 1 2 18 3.3 Check the battery level in the monitor Meaning Camera status Tutorial--First Steps Display NO ICON Battery fully Camera functions charged normally. Recharge or replace Low battery battery without delay. 1600 NORMAL 15 No pictures can be WARNING ! ! Battery taken until battery BATTERY exhausted has been recharged EXHAUSTED or replaced. 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 several days of back-up power after charging for about ten hours. Removing the Battery The battery can be removed without affecting pictures on the memory card. Before removing the battery, turn the camera off. Remove the battery by hand, holding it between your finger and thumb as shown at right. Do not use your fingernails. EN- EL 2 Alternative Power Sources To power your camera continuously for extended playback or while the camera is connected to a computer, we recommend the EH-60 AC adapter kit (available separately; 95). 19 Step 4--Choose a Language Camera menus and messages can be displayed in your choice of German, English, French, Japanese, and Spanish. Tutorial--First Steps 4.1 4.2 IMAGE QUALITY MENU OFF SELECT SET Slide mode selector to Press MENU button to display menu for current shooting mode 4.3 SHOOTING MENU 4.4 SET-UP Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB MENU OFF SELECT SET MENU OFF SELECT SET Highlight page tab Highlight SET-UP menu page tab ( ) 4.5 BRIGHTNESS Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB MENU OFF SELECT SET 4.6 LANGUAGE Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB MENU OFF SELECT SET Position cursor in SET-UP menu Highlight Language 20 4.7 LANGUAGE Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB MENU OFF SELECT SET 4.8 LANGUAGE Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB MENU OFF SELECT SET Tutorial--First Steps Display options Choose a language from: De Deutsch (German) En English Fr Français (French) Japanese Es Español (Spanish) 4.9 LANGUAGE Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB MENU OFF SELECT SET Return to SET-UP menu. If you have yet to set the time and date, proceed to Step 5.6 on the following page to set the time and date. 21 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: Tutorial--First Steps 5.1 5.2 IMAGE QUALITY MENU OFF SELECT SET Slide mode selector to Press MENU button to display menu for current shooting mode 5.3 SHOOTING MENU 5.4 SET-UP Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB MENU OFF SELECT SET MENU OFF SELECT SET Highlight page tab Highlight SET-UP menu page tab ( ) 5.5 BRIGHTNESS Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB MENU OFF SELECT SET 5.6 DATE Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB MENU OFF SELECT SET Position cursor in SET-UP menu