User manual NIKON 4800

En The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA Trademark Information Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. PictBridge is a trademark. 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. 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 this 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 representative for inspection. Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire. Observe caution when using the camera strap Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child. Do not disassemble Touching the product's internal parts could result in injury. In the event of 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, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the AC adapter and removing the battery. 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: · Before replacing the battery, turn the product off and make sure the poweron lamp has gone out. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. · Use only rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 lithium-ion batteries (supplied) or sixvolt 2CR5 (DL245) lithium batteries (available separately). · When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards. · Do not short or disassemble batteries. · Do not expose batteries to flame or to excessive heat. i · Do not immerse in or expose to water. · Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery. 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 change 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. Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the batteries or other small parts into their mouths. 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. ii 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 E4800 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 equipment generates, uses, and can CAUTIONS radiate radio frequency energy and, if not Modifications installed and used in accordance with the The FCC requires the user to be notified instructions, may cause harmful interfer- that any changes or modifications made to ence to radio communications. However, this device that are not expressly approved there is no guarantee that interference by Nikon Corporation may void the user's will not occur in a particular installation. authority to operate the equipment. If this equipment does cause harmful in- Interface Cables terference to radio or television reception, Use the interface cables sold or provided which can be determined by turning the by Nikon for your equipment. Using other equipment off and on, the user is encour- interface cables may exceed the limits of aged to try to correct the interference by Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving an- Notice for customers in the State of California WARNING: Handling the cord on this tenna. · Increase the separation between the product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet cause birth defects or other reproductive on a circuit different from that to which harm. Wash hands after handling. the receiver is connected. Nikon Inc., · Consult the dealer or an experienced 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York radio/television technician for help. 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200 iii 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 copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds, or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped "Sample." The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited. · Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons. · Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies, and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws. iv Table of Contents For Your Safety.................................................................................................. Notices.............................................................................................................. Introduction Parts of the Camera .......................................................................................... Monitor / Electronic Viewfinder ........................................................................ The Button..................................................................................................... The Shutter-Release Button.............................................................................. The Mode Dial ................................................................................................... Navigating the Menus ...................................................................................... First Steps Inserting Batteries ............................................................................................. Inserting Memory Cards.................................................................................... Turning the Camera On .................................................................................... Basic Setup......................................................................................................... Basic Photography Step 1 --Select Mode .................................................................................. Step 2 -- Frame the Picture................................................................................ Step 3 -- Focus and Shoot.................................................................................. Step 4 -- View the Results.................................................................................. Scene Mode Assist and Scene Modes .................................................................................... Framing Assist.................................................................................................... Portrait Assist .................................................................................................... Landscape Assist ............................................................................................... Sports Assist...................................................................................................... Night Portrait Assist........................................................................................... Scene Mode ....................................................................................................... Taking Pictures for a Panorama.......................................................................... More on Photography Using the Flash: Flash Mode ............................................................................. Taking a Self-Portrait: Self-Timer Mode........................................................... Easy Close-ups: Macro Close-up Mode............................................................. Controlling Exposure: Exposure Compensation .............................................. i iii 1 2 4 6 6 7 7 8 8 10 12 13 15 15 16 18 21 24 24 25 26 28 30 31 32 36 38 38 40 41 42 v Movies Choosing a Movie Mode................................................................................... Recording Movies.............................................................................................. Viewing Movies ................................................................................................. More on Playback Viewing Pictures on the Camera ...................................................................... Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback.................................................. Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom ................................................................ Cropping Pictures .............................................................................................. Voice Memos: Recording and Playback .............................................................. Viewing Pictures on TV ..................................................................................... Viewing Pictures on a Computer...................................................................... Printing Pictures ................................................................................................ Print Set ............................................................................................................ Printing Via Direct USB Connection ................................................................... Menu Guide The Shooting Menu .......................................................................................... Image Mode...................................................................................................... White Balance ................................................................................................... Continuous ....................................................................................................... Best Shot Selector (BSS)..................................................................................... Sensitivity .......................................................................................................... Image Adjustment............................................................................................. Image Sharpening ............................................................................................. AF Area Mode................................................................................................... Color Options.................................................................................................... The Playback Menu ........................................................................................... Slide Show ........................................................................................................ Delete ............................................................................................................... Protect .............................................................................................................. Auto Transfer .................................................................................................... Small Picture ..................................................................................................... Copy ................................................................................................................. Sort by Date ...................................................................................................... Instant Index ..................................................................................................... 43 43 46 47 48 48 48 49 50 51 52 53 57 58 60 64 64 65 67 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 80 82 83 85 86 88 89 vi The Setup Menu ................................................................................................ 91 Welcome Screen................................................................................................ 92 Date.................................................................................................................. 93 Date Imprint...................................................................................................... 95 Monitor Settings ............................................................................................... 96 Sound Settings .................................................................................................. 97 Auto Off ........................................................................................................... 98 Format memory / Format Card ........................................................................... 98 Language .......................................................................................................... 99 Video Mode ...................................................................................................... 99 Reset All............................................................................................................ 99 Firmware Version............................................................................................... 100 Technical Notes Optional Accessories ......................................................................................... Caring for Your Camera .................................................................................... Error Messages .................................................................................................. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ Specifications..................................................................................................... Index .................................................................................................................. 101 101 102 105 108 111 113 vii Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction. 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.europe-nikon.com/support · 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://nikonimaging.com/ Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, AC adapters, and Speedlights) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this 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 THE CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY. The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not approved by Nikon could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. viii Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX 4800 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it. To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use to prevent damage to the camera. This icon marks notes, information that should be read before using the camera. This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the camera. This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide. Introduction First Steps Basic Photography Scene Mode More on Photography Movies More on Playback Memory Cards Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera's internal memory or on removable memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and delete, playback, and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card. The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or used to store, delete, or view pictures. Menu Guide Technical Notes 1 Parts of the Camera Power switch ( 12) Microphone ( 43, 46, 51) Power-on lamp ( 12) Self-timer lamp ( 40)/ AF-Assist illuminator (LED; 19, 102, 111) Speaker ( 47, 51, 97) Built-in Speedlight ( 38) Shutter-release button ( 6, 18) Eyelet for camera strap Interface connector cover ( 52, 55, 61) Lens ( 103, 111) Lens not extended DC-IN connector ( 9) USB (digital I/O) ( 55, 61)/ Audio / video (A/V) out ( 52) connector Introduction Lens cover Attaching the Camera Strap Attach strap as shown below. Repeat for second eyelet. 2 Diopter adjustment control ( 16) Electronic viewfinder ( 4, 6) Monitor ( 4, 6) (monitor) button ( Mode dial ( 6) 7,15) Zoom buttons ( 17, 48, 49) Eyelet for camera strap Memory cardslot cover ( 10) Introduction Tripod socket Memory card slot ( 10) Battery-chamber cover ( 8) Battery-chamber cover latch ( 8) (menu) button ( 24, 32, 44, 64, 76) Center of multi selector / transfer button ( 7, 53) Multi selector ( 7) (playback) button 21, 48, 76) ( ( (delete) button 19, 21, 48, 51) 3 Monitor / Electronic Viewfinder Shooting The following indicators appear in the monitor and electronic viewfinder during shooting. 2 1 23 22 20 21 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 Introduction 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 10 1 Shooting mode ................... 7, 15 2 Exposure lock.......................... 36 3 Zoom indicator 1 ...................... 17 4 Focus indicator 2 ...................... 18 5 Flash indicator 2 ....................... 18 6 Battery level indicator 3 ............ 15 7 Internal memory / memory card indicator ................................. 15 8 Camera shake icon 4 ......................... 33, 39, 105 9 "Date not set" icon 5 ............... 13 10 Time zone indicator ................ 94 11 Self-timer indicator.................. 40 12 Date imprint indicator ............. 95 1 Displayed when zoom buttons are pressed. 2 Displayed when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. 3 Appears when batteries are running low. 4 Appears at slow shutter speeds to warn that pictures may be blurred. 5 Appears when camera clock has not been set. 13 Number of exposures remaining ......................... 15, 66 Movie length..................... 43, 46 14 Flash mode ............................. 38 15 Focus areas and focus-area selection guide.................. 27, 74 16 Image mode............................ 65 17 Exposure compensation .......... 42 18 Sensitivity gain indicator.... 27, 71 19 Continuous shooting mode..... 69 20 Best Shot Selector (BSS)........... 70 21 White balance......................... 67 22 Color option ........................... 75 23 Macro close-up mode ............. 41 4 Playback The following indicators appear in the monitor during playback. 18 17 16 15 13 14 12 11 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 Introduction 7 1 Current folder ......................... 23 2 File number and type .............. 23 3 Internal memory / memory card indicator ................................. 15 4 Battery level indicator1............. 15 5 Volume indicator............... 47, 51 6 Voice memo recording guide... 51 7 Voice memo playback guide.... 51 8 Current frame number/ total number of frames ........... 23 Movie length........................... 47 1 Appears when batteries are running low. 9 Quick playback zoom indicator.. 22 10 Movie playback indicator......... 47 11 Voice memo icon .................... 51 12 Image mode............................ 65 13 Movie indicator ....................... 43 14 Protect icon............................. 82 15 Print-order icon ....................... 58 16 Transfer icon ........................... 83 17 Time of recording.................... 13 18 Date of recording.................... 13 5 The Button The electronic viewfinder can be used to frame pictures when bright ambient lighting conditions make it difficult to see the display in the monitor. Use the button to switch between the monitor and electronic viewfinder, and to view and hide indicators in the shooting display. Monitor on; indicators displayed Monitor on; indicators hidden Introduction Viewfinder on; indicators hidden Viewfinder on; indicators displayed The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two stage shutter-release button. When the button is pressed halfway, the camera sets focus and exposure and the focus indicator is displayed in monitor or electronic viewfinder ( 18). Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. To take the picture, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. 6 The Mode Dial To select a mode, align the mode icon with the " " mark next to the mode dial. Scene ( 32) Choose from eleven "scenes" suited to different subjects or shooting conditions and let the camera do the rest. Portrait Assist Landscape Assist Sports Assist Night Portrait Assist Use framing assist to compose pictures suited to a particular type of subject ( 25­31). Introduction A simple "point-and-shoot" mode in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera. A shooting menu offers control over nine shooting options. Choose from three movie modes. Setup ( 91) Choose this mode to display the setup menu, where you can perform such tasks as setting the camera clock and adjusting monitor brightness. Navigating the Menus The multi selector is used to navigate through the camera menus. Move cursor up Press center ( ) to make selection Cancel and return to previous menu, or move cursor left Move cursor down Display sub-menu, move cursor right, or make selection 7 First Steps Inserting Batteries Your camera uses either of the following batteries: Battery Rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 lithium-ion batteries (×1) Description · Provided with camera · Can be recharged using supplied MH-53 battery charger (be sure to charge battery before using camera for first time or after long period of disuse). About two hours are required to charge battery when no charge remains. Six-volt 2CR5 (DL245) · Available at many retail outlets lithium batteries (×1) · Not rechargeable 1 First Steps 1 2 Open the battery-chamber cover Pressing battery-chamber cover latch, slide the cover in the direction shown ( ) and open the cover ( ). 2 EN-EL1 Insert the battery Insert the battery as shown in the label at the entrance to the battery chamber, making sure that the positive ("+") and negative ("­") terminals are in the correct orientation. Inserting Batteries Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Check to be sure the battery is in the correct orientation. 2CR5 8 3 1 Close the battery-chamber cover Close the cover ( ) and slide it in until it latches ( ). 2 First Steps Replacing Batteries Turn the camera off before removing or inserting batteries. Do not open the batterychamber cover while the power-on lamp is lit. To remove the battery, open the batterychamber cover and slide the battery out. Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery. Read Battery Warnings Read and follow the battery warnings and cautions on pages i­ii and 104 of this manual, together with any warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer. Alternative Power Sources To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an EH-54 AC adapter. Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera. 9 Inserting Memory Cards Pictures are stored on the camera's 13.5 MB internal memory or on removable Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. For information on compatible memory cards, see "Technical Notes: Optional Accessories" ( 101). If no memory card is inserted, pictures are recorded to, and played back and deleted from, the camera's internal memory. Formatting ( 98) affects internal memory only. If a memory card is inserted, the card is used for recording, playback, and deletion. Formatting affects only the memory card, not internal memory. The memory card must be removed from the camera before internal memory can be formatted or used to record, delete, or view pictures. To insert a memory card: First Steps 1 2 3 Terminals Confirm that the camera is off The power-on lamp should be off. Open the memory card slot cover Insert the memory card Insert the memory card as shown in the label at the entrance to the memory card slot. Inserting Memory Cards Insert the memory card terminals first. Inserting the card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card. Check to be sure the card is in the correct orientation. Direction of insertion 4 10 Close the memory card slot cover Formatting Memory Cards Memory cards must be formatted before first use. Use the format option in the camera setup menu to format memory cards; the camera may be unable to access memory cards that have been formatted in a computer or other device. For information on formatting memory cards, see "The Setup Menu: Format Card" ( 98). The Write Protect Switch SD cards are equipped with a write protect switch to prevent accidental loss of data. When this switch is in the "lock" position, pictures can not be recorded, deleted, or edited, and the card can not be formatted. Do not lock the card when taking, deleting, or editing pictures or when transferring pictures to a computer ( 53). First Steps Write protect switch When card is locked, pictures can be played back but can not be recorded, deleted, or edited. Locking card also prevents pictures from being transferred using center of multi selector ( button) when Mass Storage is selected for USB ( 53). 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 confirm that the power-on lamp is off. Do not open the memory card slot cover while the power-on lamp is lit. Open the memory card slot cover and press the card in to partially eject the card. The card can then be removed by hand. 11 Turning the Camera On Press the power switch until the power-on lamp lights. The first time the camera is turned on, the language-selection dialog shown opposite will be displayed; choose a language and set the time and date as described on the following pages. First Steps Turning the Camera Off To turn the camera off, press the power switch again. The camera is off when the power-on lamp is off. Do not remove the battery or memory card or disconnect the AC adapter until the power-on lamp has gone out. Auto Power Off (Standby Mode) If no operations are performed for one minute, the monitor and electronic viewfinder will turn off automatically and the camera will enter standby mode to reduce the drain on the battery. While the camera is in standby mode, the power-on lamp will flicker. The camera will be reactivated when you: · Press the power-on switch button or press the shutter-release button halfway · Press the button to play pictures back · Press the · Press the button to display the menu for the current mode · Rotate the mode dial to select a new mode The length of time before the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the Auto off option in the setup menu ( 98). If no operations are performed for three minutes after the camera enters standby mode, the camera will turn off automatically and the power-on lamp will go out. The Power-on Lamp The power-on lamp shows camera status as follows: Power-on lamp On Flickers Blinks Off 12 Camera On Auto power off (standby mode) Battery exhausted ( Off 15) Basic Setup The first time the camera is turned on, a language-selection dialog will be displayed. Choose a language and set the time and date as follows: 1 Svenska Deutsch English Español Français Italiano Nederlands Cancel Set Highlight Deutsch (German), English, Español (Spanish), Français (French), Italiano (Italian), Nederlands (Dutch), Svenska (Swedish), (Japanese), (Simplified Chinese), (Traditional Chinese), or (Korean). * * Press button to exit to without selecting language. First Steps DATE Set time and date? No Yes 2 3 DATE Set time and date? No Yes Confirmation dialog displayed. Highlight Yes. * * Select No to exit to mode selected with mode dial. If time and date are not set, ("date not set") icon will flash in monitor during shooting and all pictures will have time stamp of "0000.00.00 00:00." Movies will be dated "2004.01.01 00:00." 4 TIME ZONE 01. 01 . 2004 00 : 00 London, Casablanca DaylightSaving 5 HOME TIME ZONE London, Casablanca Back Set TIME ZONE menu displayed. Display map of world time zones. To turn daylight saving time on or off, press multi selector down to highlight DaylightSaving and press center of multi selector. When DaylightSaving is checked, time will automatically be advanced one hour ( 94). To return to Step 4, press multi selector up to highlight current time zone. The Camera Clock The camera clock is less accurate than most watches or household clocks. Check the clock regularly against more accurate timepieces and reset as necessary. 13 6 HOME TIME ZONE 7 DATE D 01 M 01 00 00 Y 2004 Madrid, Paris, Berlin Back Set Select home time zone. Display DATE menu. 8 First Steps DATE D 01 M 01 00 00 Y 2004 9 DATE D 01 M 08 00 00 Y 2004 Edit Day (order of Day, Month, and Year may differ in some areas). Select Month. Repeat steps 8­9 to edit Month, Year, hour, and minute. 10 DATE D 01 M 08 10 00 Y 2004 11 DATE M 08 D 01 10 00 Y 2004 Highlight D M Y. Choose order in which Day, Month, and Year will be displayed. Exit to mode currently selected with mode dial. Note that time and date of recording will not be imprinted on pictures unless Date or Date and time is selected for Date imprint ( 95). 12 The Clock Battery When the main battery is installed or an AC adapter is connected, the clock battery will charge in about 10 hours. When fully charged, the clock battery can provide several days of backup power. The DATE menu will automatically be displayed when the battery is exhausted. 14 Basic Photography This section describes how to take pictures in (auto) mode, an automatic, "point-and-shoot" mode recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. Step 1 --Select Mode Rotate the mode dial to and turn the camera on The power-on lamp will light and a welcome screen will appear in the monitor or electronic viewfinder. The camera is ready to shoot when the view through the camera lens is displayed. Battery indicator: appears when battery is running low. Basic Photography Shooting mode: cates auto mode. indi- Internal memory/memory card indicator: indicates whether internal memory ( ) or memory card ( ) is used ( 10). Number of exposures remaining: depends on capacity of internal memory or memory card and on option chosen for Image Mode ( 65). five options depending on how picture will be used ( 65). Default is . Flash mode: choose from five modes according to lighting and creative intent ( 38). Default is AUTO. The Battery Indicator Display NO ICON Description Battery fully charged. Low battery; ready spare battery. If flash fires, monitor will turn off while flash recharges. Display Description WARNING!! Battery exhausted. * ReBATTERY place with fully-charged EXHAUSTED battery. * Power on lamp blinks when battery is exhausted. The Shooting Menu (auto) mode offers a shooting menu of nine options that give full control over such settings as white balance and image sharpening ( 64). 15 Step 2 -- Frame the Picture A 1 Ready the camera Hold the camera steadily in both hands. Photographs can be framed in the monitor A or the electronic viewfinder B . Don't Block the Shot To avoid muffled sound or dark or partially obscured pictures, keep your fingers and other objects away from the microphone, lens, and flash window. B 2 Frame the subject Use the zoom buttons to frame the subject in the center of the monitor or electronic viewfinder. Basic Photography When Lighting Is Poor When lighting is poor, sensitivity is raised to compensate and the image in the monitor may be slightly mottled. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Viewfinder Focus If the image in the electronic viewfinder seems blurred, rotate the diopter adjustment control until the image is in sharp focus. When operating the diopter control with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken to avoid accidentally putting your finger in your eye. 16 Zoom The camera offers two types of zoom: optical zoom, in which the camera's telescoping lens can be used to magnify the subject up to 8.3 ×, and digital zoom, in which digital processing is used to further magnify the image up to 4 ×, for a total of about 33 ×. Use the zoom buttons to zoom in and out. · Press the button to zoom out from your subject, increasing the area visible in the frame. Press the button to zoom in on your subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame. The camera is equipped with twospeed zoom: press the buttons fully for high-speed zoom, halfway for normal zoom. Zoom Zoom out in Indicator shows amount of zoom Basic Photography Normal zoom High-speed zoom · When the camera is zoomed in to maximum magnification, holding the button down for about one second will trigger digital zoom. The zoom indicator will turn yellow. Use the and buttons to adjust zoom in the digital zoom range. To cancel digital zoom, press until the zoom indicator turns white. Digital zoom Digital Zoom In digital zoom, data from the camera's image sensor are processed digitally, enlarging the center portion of the picture to fill the frame. Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of detail visible in the picture. Instead, details visible at maximum optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly "grainy" image. 17 Step 3 -- Focus and Shoot 1 Focus indicator Focus Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure. At default settings, the camera will automatically focus on the subject in the center of the display. Focus and exposure will lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway ( 6). With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, check the focus and flash indicators in the monitor or electronic viewfinder. On (green) Subject in focus. Blinks red On (red) Blinks red Off Camera unable to focus. Change composition and try again. Flash will fire when picture is taken. Flash charging. Flash off or not required. Focus indicator Basic Photography Flash indicator Flash indicator 2 Take the picture Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to take the picture. To prevent blur, press the shutter-release button down smoothly. "Out of Memory" If the camera displays the message "OUT OF MEMORY" ( 106) no further pictures can be taken. You may be able to take additional pictures if you: · change the image mode setting ( 65) · insert a new memory card ( 10) · delete some pictures ( 19, 48, 80) · remove the memory card and use internal memory ( 10) 18 During Recording While pictures are being recorded, the internal memory / memory card indicator ( or ) will blink. The camera can continue to take pictures until the (wait) icon is displayed. Do not turn the camera off, eject the memory card, or remove or disconnect the power source while the internal memory / memory card indicator is blinking or the icon is displayed. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card. The AF-Assist Illuminator If lighting is poor, the built-in AF-assist illuminator will light when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, allowing the camera to focus even when the subject is poorly lit. The AF-assist illuminator has a range of about 0.4 m­2.0 m / 1´4­ 6´7 (widest angle) to 1.0 m­1.5 m /3´3­4´11 (maximum zoom). The AF-assist illuminator will not light if: (landscape assist), (sports assist), or (night portrait assist) · (portrait assist), mode is selected or if (Dusk/Dawn), (Night landscape), (Close up), (Museum), or (Fireworks show) is selected in scene mode ( 24­37) · Manual is selected for AF-area mode ( 74) and the center focus area is not selected Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus performs best when there is contrast between the subject and the background and the subject is evenly lit. It does not perform well if the subject is very dark or moving rapidly, if there are objects of sharply differing brightness in the scene (e.g., the sun is behind your subject and their features are in deep shadow), or if there are several objects at different distances from the camera at the center of the frame (e.g., your subject is inside a cage). Deleting Pictures in Shooting Mode In shooting mode, pictures can be deleted one at a time by pressing the button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option and press the center of the multi selector. · Yes: Delete the picture shown in the monitor and return to shooting mode · No: Return to shooting mode without deleting the picture Erase 1 image (s)? Basic Photography Done No Yes 19 AF /AE Lock Focus and exposure are locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and remain locked while the shutter-release button is held in this position (focus lock). Focus lock can be used to take pictures of off-center subjects or in situations in which the camera is unable to focus using autofocus. 1 Focus 2 Check focus indicator Position subject in center of frame and press shutter-release button halfway. Check that focus indicator glows steadily, indicating that subject is in focus. Basic Photography 3 Recompose picture 4 Take picture Focus and exposure are locked while shutter-release button is pressed halfway. * Press shutter-release button rest of way down to take picture. * Do not change distance between camera and subject while focus lock is in effect. If subject moves, release shutter-release button and focus again at new distance. 20 Step 4 --View the Results 08 01 2004 10 00 100NIKON 100 0001 1 2 Press the button A picture will be displayed in the monitor. View additional pictures Press the multi selector down or right to view pictures in the order recorded, up or left to view pictures in reverse order. Pictures are displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from memory. This makes it possible to scroll rapidly through pictures without waiting for each image to be displayed at full resolution. To scroll quickly to the desired frame, keep the multi selector pressed. To return to shooting mode, press the again. button Basic Photography Deleting Unwanted Pictures To delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor: 1 Erase 1 image (s)? 2 Erase 1 image (s)? No Yes No Yes Confirmation dialog displayed. Highlight Yes.* * To exit without deleting picture, highlight No and press center of multi selector. 3 Delete picture and return to playback. Done The Button Pressing the button for about one second will turn the camera on. Press again to return to the mode selected with the mode dial. 21 Quick Playback Zoom For an enlarged (× 3) view of the picture currently displayed in the monitor: 1 3.0 2 3.0 Scroll Zoom Zoom picture in × 3. Center of picture is displayed in monitor. Scroll Zoom View other areas of picture. Area currently visible indicated by display in bottom right corner of monitor. 3 08 01 2004 10 00 100NIKON End zoom and return to playback. 100 0001 Basic Photography The zoom buttons can be used to zoom the picture in or out while quick playback zoom is in effect ( 49). More About Playback For more information on playback, see "More on Playback" ( 22 48). Image File and Folder Names On the memory card, pictures are identified by file names with three parts: a four letter identifier, a four-digit file number assigned automatically by the camera in ascending order, and a three-letter extension (e.g., "DSCN0001.JPG"). Type Original Copy Still picture Movie Cropped copy Small copy Voice memo appended to original still Audio file Voice memo appended to cropped copy Voice memo appended to small copy Identifier DSCN DSCN RSCN SSCN DSCN RSCN SSCN Extension .JPG .MOV .JPG .JPG .WAV .WAV .WAV 21 46 50 85 51 51 51 Basic Photography When a picture is viewed in the monitor, the file number and extension appear in the top right corner of the display. The identifier is not displayed, but is visible when the picture is transferred to a computer. Pictures are stored in folders created automatically by the camera and named with a three-digit folder number followed by an identifier: "INDEX" for index prints created using the instant index option ( 89), "P_" plus a three-digit sequence number for 36), and "NIKON" for all pictures taken using panorama assist (e.g., "101P_001"; other photographs (e.g., "100NIKON"). Folders can hold up to 200 pictures; if you take a picture when the current folder contains 200 pictures, a new folder will be created by adding one to the current folder number. A new folder is created for each sequence of pictures taken using panorama assist. If you take a picture when the current folder contains a picture numbered 9999, a new folder will be created and file numbering will begin again from 0001. If the current folder is numbered 999 and contains 200 pictures or a picture numbered 9999, no further pictures can be taken until the internal memory or memory card is formatted ( 98) or a new memory card inserted. The picture displayed when the button is pressed is the picture with the highest file number in the highest-numbered folder. 23 Scene Mode Assist and Scene Modes The COOLPIX 4800 offers a choice of eleven "scene" and four "assist" modes. In these modes, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type, sparing the user the necessity of adjusting settings one by one. Assist Modes ( 25­31) Assist modes are chosen by rotating the mode dial to the desired mode. Framing assist options are available to help you compose your shots. Mode Portrait assist Landscape assist Sports assist Night portrait assist Scene Mode 26­27 28­29 30 31 Scene Modes ( 32­37) and selecting the Scene modes are selected by rotating the mode dial to desired scene from a menu. Party/Indoor Exit Set Mode Party / Indoor Beach / Snow Sunset Dusk / Dawn 33 33 33 34 Mode Night landscape 34 Close up Museum Fireworks show 34 34 35 Mode Copy Back light Panorama assist 35 35 36­ 37 Assist and Scene Modes Depending on your subject, assist and scene modes may not always produce the desired results. If results are not satisfactory, choose (auto) mode and try again. 24 Framing Assist The four assist modes offer a selection of framing assist options that allow you to compose pictures with the help of framing guides displayed in the monitor. Portrait 1 2 Exit Set Select mode. Display framing assist menu. 3 Portrait Portrait left 4 Portrait Portrait left Scene Mode Exit Set Exit Set Highlight composition type. Make selection. 5 6 Return to shooting mode with framing guides displayed in monitor. Position subject in framing guides and take picture. Depending on the mode selected, restrictions may apply to flash mode ( ; 38), the self-timer ( ; 40), or macro close-up ( ; 41). These restrictions are noted on the pages that follow. The AF-assist illuminator ( 19) is not available in framing assist mode. Using the Guides Your subject does not have to fit exactly in the framing guides. When framing pictures, pay attention to your surroundings; be careful not to trip and fall. 25 Portrait Assist (portrait assist) mode is used to frame portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly while background details are softened, lending the composition a sense of depth (the degree of softening depends on the amount of light available). A framing assist menu helps frame off-center subjects and compose tall or wide shots and two-person portraits. * Off* Off Portrait left Compose shot with subject centered in left half of frame. Camera will focus on subject in framing guide. Portrait close-up Compose shot with subject's face in top half of frame. Camera will focus on face area in framing guide. Portrait figure Compose shot with camera held as shown below at right and subject's face in top half of frame. Camera will focus on face area in framing guide. PORTRAIT No guides are displayed. Use multi selector to choose focus area according to position of subject in frame. Portrait right Compose shot with subject centered in right half of frame. Camera will focus on subject in framing guide. Portrait couple Compose shot with two subjects side-by-side. Camera will focus on closest subject. Scene Mode Portrait Portrait Portrait left Exit Set Exit Set Portrait Portrait right Portrait Portrait close-up Exit Set Exit Set Portrait Portrait couple Portrait Portrait figure Exit Set Exit Set * Other modes can be selected. 26 In addition to the options on the preceding page, the portrait-mode framing assist menu contains Sensitivity and Image mode options. Sensitivity The Sensitivity menu contains the following options: Option Description SENSITIVITY Auto Fixed If lighting is poor, camera automatically raises sensitivity (ISO equivalency) to compensate. Auto ISO icon is displayed when sensitivity is raised. (default) "Noise" (mottling) may appear in pictures taken when ISO icon is displayed. Fixed Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) fixed at value roughly equivalent to ISO 50. Image Mode Choose from High (2288), Normal (2288), Normal (1600), PC screen (1024), and TV screen (640). IMAGE MODE High(2288 ) Normal(2288) Normal(1600) 1/2 Scene Mode Manual Focus Area Selection To select the focus area when PORTRAIT is selected in portrait assist mode: 1 2 3 Active focus area shown in gray. Active focus area highlighted in red. Highlight new focus area. Selected focus area shown in gray. Flash mode, the self timer, macro mode, and exposure compensation can not be adjusted while the focus area is highlighted in red. Press the center of the multi selector to select the focus area before adjusting these settings. 27 Landscape Assist (landscape assist) mode is used for vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines, colors, and contrast. A framing assist menu helps frame not only natural landscapes but also cityscapes and portrait shots featuring a landmark in the background. / AUTO * Off Off LANDSCAPE No guides are displayed. Use to focus on distant objects through foreground objects such as windows or a screen of branches. Camera focuses at infinity; AF indicator lights whenever shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Scenic view Landscape Compose shot with sky Scenic in top third of frame. view Match skyline with wavy yellow guide. Camera Exit Set focuses at infinity; AF indicator lights whenever shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Group right Compose shot with portrait subjects at right and landmark or other object in background at left of frame. Camera focuses on portrait subject. Landscape Exit Set Architecture Landscape Photograph buildings. Architecture Framing gird helps keep verticals and horizontals aligned with the frame. Exit Set Camera focuses at infinity; AF indicator lights whenever shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Group left Compose shot with portrait subjects at left and landmark or other object in background at right of frame. Camera focuses on portrait subject. Scene Mode Landscape Group right Landscape Group left Exit Set Exit Set * Flash turns off ( ) automatically in LANDSCAPE, Scenic view, and Architecture modes. In Group right and Group left modes, flash mode is automatically set to AUTO; other modes can be selected. Other modes can be selected. 28 In addition to the options on the preceding page, the landscape-mode framing assist menu contains Exposure BSS and Image mode options. Exposure BSS The Exposure BSS menu contains the following options: Option Description Camera takes five shots each time shutter-release button is pressed (to prevent blurring, hold camera steady until shooting is complete). Picture with overall exposure closest to optimum is then selected from pictures with least underand over- exposure. Remaining four pictures are discarded. Flash turns off automatically while exposure BSS is on. EXPOSURE BSS On Off On Off Exposure BSS off. (default) Scene Mode Image Mode