En The Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA 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 Custom shots and movies STEP 3--Play them back... Basic playback Manage pictures Basic Playback The Playback Menu 27 133 Taking Pictures Scene Mode The Shooting Menu 18 44 91 First Steps The Set-up Menu 9 121 ...and delete unwanted pictures Delete individual pictures Delete pictures after shooting Delete multiple pictures STEP 4--Install camera software Install software Get to know Nikon View 5 STEP 5--Enjoy your pictures Copy, edit, view, or print View pictures on a television screen Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Television or VCR 32 40 Quick Start Guide (provided) Nikon View 5 Reference Manual (provided on CD) -- -- Basic Playback Keep or Delete The Playback Menu: Delete 27 71 133 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 COOLPIX4500 First Steps Taking Pictures Basic Playback Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Television or VCR Beyond Point-and-Shoot More About Playback Index to Menu Options Using Camera Menus The Shooting Menu The Set-up Menu 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 Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment. 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 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 place strap around neck Placing the camera strap around your neck could result in strangulation. Special care should be taken to avoid placing 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 battery and/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikonauthorized 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 battery. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. · Use only a rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 lithium-ion battery (supplied) or a sixvolt 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery (available separately). · The EN-EL1 is for use only with selected Nikon digital cameras. Do not use the EN-EL1 in equipment not approved for use with this battery. · When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards. ii · 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. · 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 When rotating the lens section, care should be excerised to avoid catching your fingers, hair, clothing, or other objects between the lens section and the camera body. 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. When using the viewfinder When operating the diopter adjustment control with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken not to put your finger in your eye accidentally. 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 to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This CAUTIONS equipment generates, uses, and can radiModifications ate radio frequency energy and, if not inThe FCC requires the user to be notified stalled and used in accordance with the inthat any changes or modifications made to structions, may cause harmful interference this device that are not expressly approved to radio communications. However, there by Nikon Corporation may void the user's is no guarantee that interference will not authority to operate the equipment. occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer- Interface Cables ence to radio or television reception, which Use the interface cables sold or provided by can be determined by turning the equip- Nikon for your equipment. Using other inment off and on, the user is encouraged to terface cables may exceed the limits of try to correct the interference by one or Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. more of the following measures: Nikon Inc., · Reorient or relocate the receiving an1300 Walt Whitman Road, tenna. Melville, New York · Increase the separation between the 11747-3064, U.S.A. equipment and receiver. Tel.: 631-547-4200 · 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. 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 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 sued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter copies or reproductions are stamped "Sample." passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be The copying or reproduction of paper provided for business use by a company. money, coins, or securities which are cirAlso, do not copy or reproduce passports culated in a foreign country is prohibited. 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 or reproduction of unused postage meal 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, issued by the government and of certified music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, documents stipulated by law is prohibdrawings, movies, and photographs is ited. prohibited except when it is done for personal use at home or for similar restricted and non-commercial use. Trademark Information Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Mac OS, PowerBook, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Finder, iMac, and iBook are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM and Microdrive are registered trademarks 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: Getting Started ......................................................................... Overview: About This Manual ....................................................................... Getting to Know the COOLPIX4500: The Parts of the Camera and Their Functions ......................................................................................................... Where to Find It--Parts of the COOLPIX4500 ................................................. How to Use It--Camera Controls and Displays ................................................ First Step ...