User manual NIKON 4500

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 Steps: Getting Ready to Use Your Camera ............................................ 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 ....................................................................... Tutorial: Basic Photography and Playback ..................................................... Taking Pictures: The Basics ............................................................................. Step 1--Ready the Camera ............................................................................. Step 2--Choose Auto Mode ........................................................................... Step 3--Adjust Camera Settings (Optional) ..................................................... Step 4--Frame the Picture .............................................................................. Step 5--Focus and Shoot ............................................................................... Step 6--Put the Camera Away ....................................................................... Basic Playback: Quick Review and Playback ................................................. Quick Review .................................................................................................. Full-Screen Playback ....................................................................................... Thumbnail Playback ........................................................................................ 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: Camera Controls ................................................... Shooting-Mode Selection: Shooting and Exposure Modes ......................... Scene Mode ................................................................................................... P: Programmed Auto ...................................................................................... S: Shutter-Priority Auto ................................................................................... A: Aperture-Priority Auto ................................................................................ M: Manual ..................................................................................................... i ii iv 1 2 4 4 6 9 9 10 12 14 15 17 18 18 19 20 20 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 32 34 40 41 42 44 52 53 54 55 vi Focus Mode: Focusing Near and Far .............................................................. Delaying Shutter Release: Self-Timer Mode ..................................................... Autofocus ...................................................................................................... Manual Focus ................................................................................................. Optical and Digital Zoom: Framing Pictures ................................................. Flash Mode: Flash Photography .................................................................... The Sync Terminal ........................................................................................... Making Movies (P, S, A, and M): Movie Mode .............................................. Exposure Compensation: Bright, Dark, and High-Contrast Subjects ........... Sensitivity (P, S, A, and M): Reacting Faster to Light .................................... Keep or Delete: Picture Review ..................................................................... More About Playback: Playback Options ....................................................... Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom .............................................................. Creating a Small Copy of a Picture: Small Picture ............................................ Movie Playback ............................................................................................... Adding Audio Commentary: Voice Memo ....................................................... Photo Information .......................................................................................... Menu Guide: Camera Menu Options ............................................................. Index to Menu Options .................................................................................. Using Camera Menus: Basic Menu Operations ............................................. The Shooting Menu: Shooting Options ........................................................ Keeping Colors True: White Balance ............................................................... Measuring Light: Metering ............................................................................. Taking a Sequence of Shots: Continuous ......................................................... Getting Sharper Pictures: BSS (Best Shot Selector) ........................................... Adjusting Contrast and Brightness: Image Adjustment .................................... Controlling Color: Saturation Control ............................................................. Making Effective Use of Memory: Image Quality and Size ............................... Storing Menu Settings: User Setting ............................................................... Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening ............................................. Settings for Optional Converter Lenses: Lens .................................................. Controlling Exposure: Exposure Options .......................................................... Controlling Focus: Focus Options .................................................................... Controlling Zoom: Zoom Options ................................................................... Controlling the Flash: Speedlight Options ....................................................... Varying Settings Automatically: Auto Bracketing ............................................. Avoiding "Grainy" Photographs: Noise Reduction .......................................... Restoring Default Settings: Reset All ............................................................... 57 58 59 61 62 64 66 68 69 70 71 73 74 75 77 78 79 81 82 88 91 92 95 96 98 99 100 101 104 105 106 108 110 112 114 116 118 119 vii The Set-up Menu: Camera Setup ................................................................... Adjusting Monitor Settings: Monitor Options ............................................ Controls ................................................... Customizing Camera Controls: Conserving Battery Power: Auto Off ........................................................... File Numbering: Seq. Numbers .................................................................. Shutter Sound ........................................................... Audio Confirmation: Formatting Memory Cards: CF Card Format ................................................ Date ................................................................ Setting the Time and Date: Confirming Shutter Release: Shot Confirmation ........................................ Storing Photo Info in a Separate File: info.txt ............................................... Video Mode .................................................. Choosing a Video Standard: Choosing a Language: Language .............................................................. Disable Delete ........................................ Protecting Images from Deletion: Choosing a USB Option: USB .................................................................. The Playback Menu: Managing Pictures ....................................................... Deleting Pictures: Delete ................................................................................. Selecting a Folder for Playback: Folders ........................................................... Automated Playback: Slide Show .................................................................... Changing Vertical Perspective: Perspective Control .......................................... Choosing a Size for Small Pictures: Small Pic. .................................................. Safeguarding Valuable Pictures: Protect .......................................................... Hiding Pictures During Playback: Hide Image .................................................. Ordering Prints: Print Set ................................................................................. Selecting Images for Transfer: Auto Transfer .................................................... Technical Notes: Camera Care, Options, and Resources ............................... Optional Accessories ....................................................................................... Caring for the Camera and Battery ................................................................. Web Resources ............................................................................................... Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. Specifications ................................................................................................. Index ................................................................................................................. 121 122 123 125 126 127 128 129 129 129 130 130 131 131 133 133 136 138 140 142 143 144 145 147 149 150 152 155 155 161 165 viii Introduction Getting Started Overview 2­3 Getting to Know the COOLPIX4500 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 COOLPIX4500 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 10­11 12­13 14 15­16 9­16 1 Overview About This Manual Thank you for your purchase of a COOLPIX4500 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking digital pictures with your COOLPIX4500. 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. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR 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 COOLPIX4500 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 COOLPIX4500 Where to Find It--Parts of the COOLPIX4500 The parts of the camera are identified below. For more information on the function of each part, refer to the page numbers listed. 1 B 2 34567 8 9 12 11 21 D 10 16 A/V OUT ISO 13 14 20 19 A 18 17 E 16 15 1 Self-timer lamp ...................... 58 2 Lens ................................. 9, 154 3 (monitor) button ............... 23 4 Microphone ..................... 68, 78 5 (quick review/playback) button .................................... 27 6 MODE (exposure mode)/ ........ 43 SMALL PIC. button ................ 75 7 Power-on lamp ................. 18, 26 8 Shutter-release button ............ 24 9 Power switch .................... 18, 26 10 Command dial 11 Audio/video (A/V) out connector (under cover) ......................... 40 12 USB connector (under cover) ......................... 35 13 Zoom ( / ) buttons .. 30, 62, 74 14 Memory card-slot cover ......... 12 15 Speaker ........................... 77, 78 16 Eyelets for camera strap (×2) .... 9 4 B 22 23 24 25 Introduction--Getting to Know the COOLPIX4500 26 27 C 28 17 MENU button .................. 44, 88 18 (focus mode) button ....... 57 MF (manual focus) button ...... 61 (delete) button .. 29, 30, 71, 78 (flash mode) button ........ 65 ISO (sensitivity) button ........... 70 20 Sync terminal ......................... 66 19 Removing the sync terminal cover 22 Flash-ready lamp (red) ........ 7, 24 23 Autofocus lamp (green) ..... 7, 24 24 Swivel limit switch .................. 21 25 Tripod socket 26 Battery-chamber cover latch ... 10 27 Battery-chamber cover ........... 10 28 DC-in connector cover 1 ISO 2 21 Built-in Speedlight ............ 21, 64 Speedlight raised ISO A Monitor ................................... 6 B Viewfinder ............................... 7 C Diopter adjustment dial ............ 8 D FUNC / (exposure compensation) button ............... 8, 69, 123 Voice memo button ............... 78 E Multi selector ............. 8, 88, 110 Flash window Photocell 5 How to Use It--Camera Controls and Displays A The Monitor Photographs can be framed in the monitor or viewfinder. During shooting, the monitor shows the view through the camera lens together with icons indicating the status of the following camera settings: 3 1 31 33 2 45 6 789 10 11 14 12 13 16 17 15 18 24 23 22 21 20 19 Introduction--Getting to Know the COOLPIX4500 14 Black-and-white mode indicator ............................................ 100 15 Sepia mode indicator ........... 100 16 Image adjustment .................. 99 17 Image size ............................ 103 18 Image quality ....................... 102 19 Number of exposures remaining/ length of movie ............... 18, 68 20 Focus areas/spot metering target ...................................... 95, 110 21 Exposure display .................... 55 22 Aperture .......................... 54, 55 23 Shutter speed .................. 53, 55 24 Exposure/scene mode ...... 42, 44 25 Converter lens setting .......... 106 26 Bracketing indicator ............. 117 27 White-balance bracketing indicator .............................. 117 28 Metering mode ...................... 95 29 Continuous shooting mode .... 96 30 Best Shot Selector (BSS) ......... 98 31 Noise reduction .................... 118 32 Exposure compensation ... 69, 109 33 Self-timer indicator ................ 58 BSS 32 29 30 28 27 26 25 1 User Setting no. (User Set) .. 104 2 Zoom indicator ...................... 62 3 Progress bar (Ultra HS) ........... 97 4 Manual focus indicator .......... 61 5 Recording indicator ................ 25 6 Exposure lock ......... 50, 108, 124 7 Focus mode ........................... 57 8 Camera shake icon ................ 45 9 Flash mode ............................ 65 10 Battery level indicator 1 ................... 18 11 "Date not set" icon 2 ........................ 16 12 White balance ........................ 92 13 Sensitivity-gain (ISO) indicator 3 .............................................. 70 1 Appears only when battery is running low. 2 Appears when clock-calendar has not been set. 3 Appears at sensitivity (ISO equivalency) other than AUTO. ISO displayed when sensitivity is raised above ISO 100 at setting of AUTO. 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 COOLPIX4500 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 7 Image quality ....................... 102 8 Folder .................................. 136 9 File number and type ............. 79 10 Battery-level indicator* ........... 18 11 Voice memo icon ................... 78 12 Transfer icon ........................ 147 13 Print-order icon .................... 145 14 Protect icon ......................... 143 15 Current frame number/total number of frames visible in current folder * Appears only when battery is running low. 1 Date of recording ................... 15 2 Time of recording .................. 15 3 Voice memo playback guide ... 78 4 Voice memo recording guide .. 78 5 Small picture indicator ........... 75 6 Image size ............................ 103 B The Viewfinder Like the monitor, the viewfinder can be used to frame photographs. Use the viewfinder when bright ambient lighting makes it difficult to see the view in the monitor. Flash-ready lamp (red) Autofocus lamp (green) Use this area to frame pictures when the distance to your subject is less than 60 cm (2´) Focus brackets When your subject is within 90 cm (2´11) of the camera, the final picture will differ slightly from the image seen in the viewfinder. Use the smaller of the two frames in the viewfinder or frame pictures in the monitor. Pictures should also be framed in the monitor when using digital zoom, an image size of 3 : 2, or an optional lens converter. The flash-ready (red) and autofocus (green) lamps next to the viewfinder offer visual confirmation of flash status and focus. 7 C The Diopter Adjustment Dial If the image in the viewfinder seems out of focus, rotate the viewfinder diopter adjustment dial until the image in the viewfinder is clearly in focus. Introduction--Getting to Know the COOLPIX4500 D The FUNC Button By default, the FUNC button functions as an exposure compensation button in shooting mode ( 69) and in playback mode as a record button for recording audio commentary ( 78). Other functions can be assigned to the FUNC button using the FUNC option in the setup menu ( 123). E The Multi Selector The multi selector can be pressed up, down, left, or right to navigate the camera menus ( 88), select the focus area ( 110), and to scroll through and select pictures during playback. When menus are displayed, pressing the center of the multi selector puts your selections into effect. 8 First Steps Getting Ready to Use Your Camera Before using your camera for the first time, complete the steps on the following pages. Introduction--First Steps Step 1--Attach the Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown. Repeat for the second eyelet. To avoid losing the lens cap, attach it to the camera strap using the cord supplied with your camera. When removing or replacing the lens cap, press the latch as shown. A/V OUT ISO 9 Step 2--Insert the Battery Your Nikon digital camera takes a single rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 lithiumion battery (provided) or non-rechargeable 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery (available separately). Introduction--First Steps 2.1 2.2 Charge the battery The EN-EL1 is not fully charged at shipment. A battery charger is provided with the camera; we recommend that you charge the battery before use. Instructions for charging the battery may be found in the instruction manual included with the charger. Open the battery-chamber cover If the camera is on a tripod, you will need to remove the tripod before opening the cover. Slide the battery-chamber cover latch to the open position ( ; 1) and flip the batterychamber cover open (2). 2 1 Read Battery Warnings Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer. Alternative Power Sources In addition to the rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 Liion battery included with your camera, the COOLPIX4500 can be used with non-rechargeable 2CR5 (DL245) lithium batteries, available at a variety of retail outlets. To power your camera continuously for extended periods, use an EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger or EH-53 AC adapter (both available separately). Connecting AC adapter to COOLPIX4500 DC-in connector 10 2.3 Insert the battery Insert a fully-charged EN-EL1 or new 2CR5 (DL245) battery as shown in the label on the underside of the battery-chamber cover. The power-on lamp will light briefly when the battery is inserted. EN-EL1 2CR5 Introduction--First Steps EN-EL1 2CR5 (DL245) 2.4 Close the battery-chamber cover Close the battery chamber cover (1) and slide the latch to the closed position ( ; 2). To prevent the battery being dislodged during operation, be sure that the battery-chamber cover is properly latched. 1 2 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 or the camera powered by an AC adapter (available separately). After charging for about ten hours, this power source can provide roughly three days of back-up power. If the main battery has been removed for an extended period, or removed before charging is complete, a flashing icon may appear in the monitor, indicating that the clock needs to be reset. 11 Step 3--Insert the Memory Card Your Nikon digital camera uses CompactFlashTM (CF) memory cards or IBM Microdrive® memory cards to store pictures. See "Technical Notes: Optional Accessories" ( 151) for a list of approved memory cards Introduction--First Steps 3.1 3.2 Turn the camera off Make sure that the power-on lamp is off before inserting or removing memory cards. Rotating the power switch in the direction shown turns the camera on and off. Insert the memory card Open the card-slot cover (see (1) below) and make sure the eject button is pressed all the way down (2). Memory cards are labeled with an arrow (v) showing the direction of insertion. Holding the card with this label facing the card-slot cover, insert the card in the direction of the arrow (3), sliding it in until it is firmly in place. 1 Terminals Direction of insertion EJECT 1 2 Rear label 3 2 Insert card terminals first with rear label facing you EJECT 1 2 12 3.3 Close the card slot cover Introduction--First Steps EJECT 2 1 Closing the Card-Slot Cover If the eject button is up when the card-slot cover is closed, closing the cover will partially eject the memory card, causing errors when the camera is turned on. Be sure the eject button is down (i.e., in position ) before inserting memory cards. 1 EJECT EJECT 1 2 1 2 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 "The Setup Menu: Formatting Memory Cards" ( 128). Removing Memory Cards Memory cards can be removed without loss of data when the camera is off. To remove memory cards, turn the camera off and open the card-slot cover. Press the eject button to pop it up to position (1), then press it again to partially eject the card (2). You can then remove the card by hand (3). 2 EJECT 1 2 3 EJECT 1 2 1 2 13 Step 4--Choose a Language Camera menus and messages can be displayed in your choice of German, English, French, Japanese, and Spanish. Introduction--First Steps 4.1 Rotate power switch in direction shown to turn camera on. Poweron lamp will light. 4.2 Press button. If message appears in monitor, proceed to Step 4.3. If photo is displayed in top left corner of monitor, press button again to enter playback mode. 4.3 4.4 Display playback menu Display set-up menu ( ) 4.5 4.6 Highlight Language Display options 4.7 4.8 Choose language from Deutsch (German), English, Français (French), (Japanese), or Español (Spanish) Make selection and return to setup menu. If you have yet to set the time and date, proceed to Step 5.1. 14 Step 5--Set the Time and Date Information on the time and date of recording is included with all photographs and movies taken with your Nikon digital camera. To set the camera's internal clock to the correct time and date, display the set-up menu as described in steps 4.1­4.4 of "Choosing a Language" and then follow the steps below: Introduction--First Steps 5.1 5.2 Highlight Date Display DATE menu 5.3 5.4 Edit Year Highlight next item. Repeat steps 5.3­5.4 to edit Month, Day, hour, and minute. 5.5 5.6 Highlight Y M D Choose order in which year, month, and day will be displayed 15 5.7 Introduction--First Steps Save changes to settings and return to setup menu. To exit menus, press MENU button. 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 during shooting. 16 Tutorial Basic Photography and Playback Taking Pictures 18­26 Basic Playback 27­30 This chapter takes you through the basic steps involved in taking pictures and playing them back. Taking Pictures Read this section for a step-by-step guide to the basics of taking pictures with the COOLPIX4500: STEP 1 Ready the Camera STEP 2 Choose Auto Mode STEP 3 Adjust Settings (Optional) STEP 4 Frame the Picture STEP 5 Focus and Shoot STEP 6 Put the Camera Away 18­19 19 20 20­23 24­25 26 Basic Playback This section describes how to view pictures in the monitor. 17 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 settings are controlled by the camera in response to lighting conditions and focus distance, producing the best possible results in most situations. Tutorial--Taking Pictures Step 1--Ready the Camera 1.1 1.2 Remove the lens cap Press the latch and remove the cap as shown. Turn the camera on Rotate the power switch as shown. When the power-on lamp lights, the camera is ready to shoot. Check the indicators in the monitor Before shooting, check the battery level (A) and the number of exposures remaining (B). A 1.3 B Auto Power Off To save power, the camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the period of time specified in the Auto Off menu ( 125). When the camera turns off, the power-on lamp will go out. The camera can be reactivated using the power switch. 18 Battery level is displayed as follows: Display NO ICON Meaning Battery fully charged. Low battery. Charge ENEL1 as soon as possible or ready new 2CR5 (DL245) battery. Camera status Camera functions normally. As above, except that only a limited number of shots can be taken in "continuous" mode ( 96). Tutorial--Taking Pictures Warning ! ! Battery exhausted. Charge Battery EN-EL1 and reinsert, or use Shutter release disabled. exhausted* new 2CR5 (DL245) battery. *Flash-ready and autofocus lamps next to viewfinder blink slowly when battery is exhausted. If the message "Out of memory" appears in the monitor, the memory card is full. Delete pictures ( 133), use a new memory card, or choose a lower quality or image size ( 101). Step 2--Choose Auto Mode The description in this section assumes that the camera is in (auto) mode, a "point-and-shoot" mode in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera. The camera is set to mode at shipment. If the icon is not displayed in the bottom left corner of the monitor when you turn the camera on, choose mode as follows: Press MODE button and rotate command dial until icon is displayed + 19 Step 3--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 Flash mode Focus mode Image quality Image size Continuous Default Auto Description Built-in Speedlight pops up and fires au64­67 tomatically when lighting is poor. Tutorial--Taking Pictures Camera focuses automatically at Autofocus distances over 30 cm/1´ (50 cm/1´8 at the 57­58 widest angle). Pictures compressed for balance between NORMAL image quality and file size that is ideal 101­102 for snapshots. 2,272 × 1,704 Single Pictures are 2,272 × 1,704 pixels in size. 101­103 One shot taken each time shutter-release 96­97 button is pressed. Step 4--Frame the Picture 4.1 Adjust the lens angle From a position parallel to the camera body, the lens section can be rotated forward 210 ° or 90 ° back towards the monitor. To frame a quick arms-length self-portrait, rotate the lens to point in the same direction as the monitor (in this position, the monitor shows a mirror image of what will appear in the final photograph). When rotating the lens section, do not use force, and do not attempt to rotate the lens section past the limits specified above. Foward Back (toward monitor) Range of rotation 20 4.2 Ready the camera Pictures can be framed in the monitor (A) or viewfinder (B). To prevent your pictures from being blurred by inadvertent camera movement (camera shake), hold the camera steadily in both hands. In auto mode, the built-in Speedlight pops up automatically when lighting is poor. Do not place your fingers on top of the built-in Speedlight. Tutorial--Taking Pictures A ISO B The Built-in Speedlight If the flash mode is set to auto (the default setting), red-eye reduction, or slow sync and additional light is required for correct exposure, the built-in Speedlight will pop up automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. At a setting of Anytime Flash (fill flash), the built-in Speedlight will pop up whenever the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Do not attempt to raise the Speedlight by hand. If your finger or another object obstructs the Speedlight, preventing it from popping up when a picture is taken, a message will appear in the monitor, and the flash-ready lamp will flicker. Swivel Limit To prevent the lens section from rotating more than 90 ° forward, slide the swivel limit switch as shown at right. This prevents unintended rotation when a converter lens (available separately) is attached. 21 4.3 Tutorial--Taking Pictures 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 When the camera is zoomed all the way in, hold the button down for about two seconds to enlarge the image digitally (digital zoom; 63). When digital zoom is in effect, the autofocus lamp next to the viewfinder will blink and the zoom indicator will turn yellow to warn you to frame pictures in the monitor. Monitor or Viewfinder? Use the monitor to confirm camera settings at a glance while at the same time viewing an image that shows how the final picture will appear. This is particularly important when the image in the viewfinder does not accurately reflect what will appear in the final picture, for example when: · focusing at ranges of less than 90 cm (2´11) · using digital zoom ( 63), an image size setting of 3 : 2 ( 103), or an optional converter lens ( 150) When using the monitor, you also have the advantage of being able to frame pictures with the camera held at almost any angle. You can even point the camera at yourself and frame a quick self-portrait in the monitor. The viewfinder can be used when bright ambient lighting conditions make the display in the monitor difficult to see. When framing pictures in the viewfinder at ranges of around 60 cm (2´) or less, be sure to use the smaller of the two frames in the viewfinder display. Use this frame at ranges of around 60 cm (2´) or less 22 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. Tutorial--Taking Pictures Controlling the Monitor Press the button to hide indicators and turn the monitor on and off. Indicators hidden Indicators displayed Monitor off 23 Step 5--Focus and Shoot The COOLPIX4500 has a two-stage shutter-release button. Tutorial--Taking Pictures 5.1 Focus Press the shutter-release button halfway to mode, the set focus and exposure. In camera will focus on the subject in the center focus area, shown by the focus brackets Flash-ready in the viewfinder. Focus will remain locked lamp (red) at this distance while the shutter-release butAutofocus ton is pressed halfway. If your subject is lamp (green) poorly lit and the flash is set to auto, the flash will pop up automatically and begin charging. Check the status of the autofocus (green) and flash-ready (red) lamps next to the viewfinder. On Flash will fire when picture is taken. Blinks Flash charging. Remove finger briefly from rapidly shutter-release button, then try again. Flash-ready · Flash is off and subject poorly lit. Shutter lamp speed will slow and pictures may be blurred. (red) Flickers · Finger or other object placed on top of builtin Speedlight, preventing it from popping up. Remove object from built-in Speedlight. Off Flash off or not required. On Subject in focus. Autofocus lamp Camera unable to focus on subject in focus Flickers (green) brackets. See "Autofocus" ( 59). Both lamps blink together slowly Battery exhausted. Replace with fully-charged EN-EL1 or new 2CR5 (DL245) battery. 24 5.2 Take the picture Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take a picture. Tutorial--Taking Pictures During Recording While pictures are being recorded to the memory card, a icon will be displayed in the monitor and the autofocus lamp (green) will blink. Pictures taken while earlier images are being recorded are stored in a temporary memory buffer. When the buffer is full, an hourglass ( ) icon will be displayed and the shutter release will be disabled. Do not turn the camera off, remove the memory card, or remove or disconnect the power source while or is displayed or while the green autofocus lamp is blinking. 25 Step 6--Put the Camera Away 6.1 Turn the camera off If the power lamp is on, turn the camera off by rotating the power switch as shown. The power-on lamp will go out. To save battery power, make sure that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. Lower the built-in Speedlight If the built-in Speedlight is raised, push it gently back to the closed position, pressing straight down on the top of the Speedlight. Do not apply force to the front, back, or sides, as this could damage the Speedlight. Tutorial--Taking Pictures 6.2 6.3 Return the lens section to the storage position Rotate the lens section to the position shown at right. A/V OUT ISO 6.4 Replace the lens cap To protect the lens, replace the lens cap before putting the camera away. 26 Basic Playback Quick Review and Playback With a digital camera, you can view pictures immediately after they are taken. You can view the results of earlier attempts while setting up your next shot and use what you see to change camera settings or choose a better angle. To view pictures, press the button. Tutorial--Basic Playback Shooting Mode Quick Review Full-Screen Playback Last picture taken dis- Last picture taken displayed in top left cor- played full screen ner of monitor To end quick review or full-screen playback and focus the camera for the next shot, press the shutter-release button halfway. During Playback While pictures are being read from the memory card, the green autofocus lamp next to the viewfinder will blink. Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has stopped blinking. Removing the card or cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card. 27 Quick Review Pictures are displayed in the top left corner of the monitor, allowing you to confirm the results of previous attempts while setting up your next shot. All controls function as they do in shooting mode, with the following exceptions: Tutorial--Basic Playback To View other pictures View current picture full screen Press Description Press the multi selector down to or right to view pictures in the order recorded, up or left to go back. Enter full-screen playback (see opposite) with the current picture displayed full screen. When the Memory Card Contains No Pictures If no pictures are available for playback or all images on the memory card are hidden ( 144), a message will be displayed when the button is pressed to enter quick review. Press the button again or press the shutter-release button halfway to return to shooting mode. 28 Full-Screen Playback In full-screen playback, you can perform a variety of operations on the pictures stored on the memory card. In addition to the controls listed below, you can also use the options in the playback menu ( 133). Tutorial--Basic Playback To View other pictures Press Description Press the multi selector down to or right to view pictures in the order recorded, up or left to go back. Keep multi selector pressed to scroll rapidly to the desired frame number. View multiple pictures ( Press the ( ) button to display up to nine ) pictures at a time as small thumbnail previews (see following page). A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press center to select. · Select No to exit DELETE without deleting ) Erase image picture Yes or No ? · Select Yes to deNo Yes lete picture Delete current picture ( Return to shooting mode / Shutter End playback and return to shooting mode. release For more information on: 73 Playback 29 Thumbnail Playback Pressing the ( ) button in full-screen playback displays a menu of up to nine thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed: Tutorial--Basic Playback To Highlight pictures Page through images Press Description Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right to highlight thumbnails. Rotate command dial to scroll through images a page at a time. Change number of pictures displayed With four thumbnails displayed, press the button once to view nine thumbnail images. ( )/ Press ( ) to "zoom in" from nine thumb( ) nails 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 center to select. · Select No to exit DELETE without deleting ) Erase image picture Yes or No ? · Select Yes to deNo Yes lete picture Delete highlighted picture ( Return to shooting mode / Shutter End playback and return to shooting mode. release 30 Connections Connecting to External Devices Connecting to a Computer 32­39 Connecting to a Television or VCR 40 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 you can view pictures and menus on a television screen. 31 Connecting to a Computer Nikon View 5 Your Nikon digital camera stores pictures as digital data. Instead of making the trip to a developer and getting negatives, you can simply copy your pictures to a computer for long-term storage using the Nikon View 5 software provided with your camera. Once transferred to your computer, your pictures can be viewed, printed, sent to your acquaintances via e-mail, or saved to a Zip disk 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 The first step to installing Nikon View 5 is to read the installation instructions. These are included on the reference CD provided with your camera. 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 Under Mac OS 9, the reference CD will open automatically on the desktop. If you are using Mac OS X, double-click the Nikon icon to open the reference CD. Windows users will need first to double-click the My Computer icon and then the Nikon icon to open the reference CD window. 32 2 Install Adobe Acrobat Reader in Portable Document Format (PDF). The installation instructions are To view the instructions, you will need 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 (Macintosh) Start-up screen (Windows) installation 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. Follow the links to view the 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-E1 USB cable, the COOLPIX4500 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 COOLPIX4500. 33 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 interface, you can connect it to your camera using the UC-E1 cable provided. 1 Turn the computer on Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Mac OS 9 When connecting the camera to a computer running one of the above operating systems, do not select PTP for the USB option in the camera setup menu ( 131). If PTP is selected, the computer will display a dialog stating that it has found new hardware or that the drivers for the device can not be used. Click Cancel to exit the dialog. Disconnect the camera and select Mass Storage from the camera USB menu, then reconnect the camera as described above. Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional, Windows 2000 Professional When installing, uninstalling, or running Nikon View 5 under Windows XP Home Edition or Windows XP Professional, log in as the "Computer administrator". When installing, uninstalling, or running Nikon View 5 under Windows 2000 Professional, log in to the Administrator account. 34 the camera and computer 2 Connectthe UC-E1 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. Connections--Connecting to a Computer ISO the camera on 3 Turn the camera on. Nikon View Turn 5 will detect the camera and start automatically. For details, see the Nikon View 5 Reference Manual (on CD). While the UC-E1 USB cable is connected, the camera monitor will remain off, and all controls except the power switch will be inactive. Before Connecting the Camera Be sure to install Nikon View 5 before connecting your 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-21 AC adapter/battery charger or EH-53 AC adapter. 35 pictures computer 4 Transferall picturesto your memory card to your computer, select All imTo copy on the ages from the Image transfer rule menu in Nikon View 5 and click the button to begin transfer. While pictures are being copied to the computer, do not: · Disconnect the USB cable. · Turn the camera off. · Remove the memory card. Connections--Connecting to a Computer 5 View pictures is complete, the pictures that have been copied to your When transfer computer's hard disk will be displayed in Nikon Browser. See the Nikon View 5 Reference Manual (on CD) for details of the operations that can be performed. 6 Remove the camera from the system Windows XP Professional, or If you are using Windows XP Home Edition, Mac OS X (version 10.1.2 or later) with the camera USB option set to PTP ( 131), you can turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable once transfer is complete. Panorama Assist/Ultra HS Before transferring pictures for the first time, click the Change... button in the Nikon Transfer window and check Copy folder names from camera. This will ensure that each sequence of pictures created at settings of Panorama Assist ( 50) or Ultra HS ( 96) will be copied to a separate folder. Selecting Pictures for Transfer To copy only pictures marked for transfer using the Auto Transfer option in the playback menu ( 147), select Images marked for transfer from the Image transfer rule menu before clicking the button in the Nikon Transfer window. 36 If the camera USB option is set to Mass Storage (the default option), you must remove the camera from the system as follows before disconnecting the cable or turning the camera off: Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional Click the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon ( ) in the taskbar and select Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device from the menu that appears. Windows 2000 Professional Click the "Unplug or Eject Hardware" icon ( ) in the taskbar and select Stop USB Mass Storage Device from the menu that appears. Windows Millennium Edition (Me) Click the "Unplug or Eject Hardware" icon ( ) in the taskbar and select Stop USB Disk from the menu that appears. Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) In My Computer, click with the right mouse button on the removable disk corresponding to the camera and select Eject from the menu that appears. Mac OS X Drag the "NO_NAME" camera volume into the Trash. Mac OS 9 Drag the "untitled" camera volume into the Trash. Mac OS X Mac OS 9 Connections--Connecting to a Computer 37 Reading Pictures from Memory Cards If you have a CompactFlashTM card reader or your computer is equipped with a PC card slot, you can transfer pictures directly from the memory card. Before inserting the memory card in a card reader or card slot, turn the camera off and remove the card from the camera. the computer 1 Turnthe computer onon wait for the operating system to start up. Turn and the memory card 2 Insert are using a PC card slot, insert the memory card into a PC card If you adapter (see note below), and then insert the adapter into the PC card slot. If you are using a card reader, insert the memory card directly into the card reader. If installed, Nikon View 5 will detect cards from Nikon digital cameras and start automatically. See the Nikon View 5 Reference Manual (on CD) for information on transferring pictures to your computer. Connections--Connecting to a Computer CompactFlashTM Card Readers Before using a card reader, be sure to read all documentation provided by the manufacturer. PC Card Adapter To read CompactFlashTM memory cards using a PC card slot, you will require an EC-AD1 PC-card adapter (shown at right), available separately from Nikon. 38 Removing the Memory Card Be sure that transfer is complete before removing memory cards from the card reader or PC card slot. Before removing the memory card from a PC card slot or card reader, you will need to remove the card from the system: Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional Click the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon ( ) in the taskbar and remove the memory card from the system. Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition (Me) Click the "Unplug or Eject Hardware" icon ( ) in the taskbar and remove the memory card from the system. Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) In My Computer, right click on the removable disk corresponding to the memory card and select Eject from the menu that appears. Mac OS X Drag the "NO_NAME" volume that represents the memory card into the Trash. Mac OS 9 Drag the "untitled" volume that represents the memory card into the Trash. Connections--Connecting to a Computer 39 Connecting to a Television or VCR Television Playback Using the audio/video cable included with your camera, you can connect the COOLPIX4500 to a television or VCR. Connections--Connecting to a Television or VCR the cable to camera 1 Connectthe black plugthethe A / V OUT conConnect to nector on the camera. the cable 2 Connect the yellow to the video devicejack Connect plug to the video-in on the television or VCR. Connect the white plug to the audio-in jack. 3 Tune the television to the video channel the camera on 4 Turntelevision will perform the functions normally performed by the camThe era monitor, and the camera monitor will turn off. Press the button to 5 Pictures will be playedtwice on enter full-screen playback back the television screen. Use an AC Adapter To eliminate drain on the batteries during extended playback, connect the camera to an optional EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger or EH-53 AC adapter. Choosing a Video Mode ( 130) The Video Mode item offers a choice of NTSC and PAL standards for video output. Be sure that the standard selected matches that of any video device to which you connect the camera. 40