User manual NIKON COOLPIX 2100

En The Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA En Trademark Information Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Mac OS, Power Macintosh, PowerBook, and Quick Time are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Finder, Power Mac, iMac, and iBook are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft 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. 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 your Nikon product to prevent possible injury. WARNINGS Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or from the AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the batteries immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the batteries, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire. Observe caution when using the camera strap 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 center for inspection after unplugging the AC adapter and removing the batteries. 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 batteries, turn the camera off and make sure the power-on lamp has gone out. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. · Use a pair of rechargeable Nikon EN-MH1 NiMH batteries, one CRV3 lithium battery, two ZR6 (AA) nickel manganese batteries, or two FR6/L91 (AA) lithium batteries. Do not use other types of battery. Do not mix batteries of different types. · When inserting batteries, do not attempt to insert them upside down or backwards. · Do not short or disassemble batteries. i For Your Safety · Do not expose batteries 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 batteries when no charge remains. · Immediately after use, or when the product is used on battery power for an extended period, the batteries may become hot. Before removing the batteries, turn the camera off and allow the batteries to cool. · Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the batteries, such as discoloration or deformation. Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations. Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the batteries or other small parts into their mouths. Removing memory cards Memory cards may become hot during use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs on which the software and manuals are distributed should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. Observe caution when operating the flash Using the flash close to your subject's eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (39) from the subject. Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. ii Cautions To ensure continued enjoyment of your Nikon product, observe the following precautions when storing or using the device: Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high levels of moisture. Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens or lens cover, or to the connector, card slot, or battery chamber covers. These parts are especially susceptible to damage. Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source Do not unplug the product or remove the batteries while the product is on, or while images are being recorded or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry. To prevent an accidental interruption of power, avoid carrying the product from one place to another while the AC adapter (available separately) is connected. Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Keep away from strong magnetic fields Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the product's internal circuitry. Avoid sudden changes in temperature Sudden changes in temperature, such as occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation inside the device. To prevent condensation, place the device in a carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature. iii Notices · No part of the manuals included with · Nikon will not be held liable for any this product may be reproduced, transdamages resulting from the use of this mitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval product. system, or translated into any language · While every effort has been made to in any form, by any means, without ensure that the information in these Nikon's prior written permission. manuals is accurate and complete, we · Nikon reserves the right to change the would appreciate it were you to bring specifications of the hardware and softany errors or omissions to the attention ware described in these manuals at any of the Nikon representative in your area time and without prior notice. (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 equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. E2100 · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ television technician for help. CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. Notice for customers in the State of California WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200 iv Notices / For Your Safety 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 The government has issued cautions on Do not copy or reproduce paper money, copies or reproductions of securities iscoins, securities, government bonds, or sued by private companies (shares, bills, local government bonds, even if such checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter copies or reproductions are stamped passes, or coupon tickets, except when "Sample." 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 Also, do not copy or reproduce passcirculated in a foreign country is proports issued by the government, licenses hibited. issued by public agencies and private Unless the prior permission of the groups, ID cards, and tickets, such as government has been obtained, the passes and meal coupons. copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the · Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copygovernment is prohibited. righted creative works such as books, The copying or reproduction of stamps music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, issued by the government and of cerdrawings, movies, and photographs is tified documents stipulated by law is governed by national and international prohibited. copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws. v Notices Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera with you 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. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Your Nikon COOLPIX 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 NIKON WARRANTY. ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact your local authorized Nikon dealer. vi Table of Contents For Your Safety ................................................................................................ Cautions .......................................................................................................... Notices ............................................................................................................ Before You Begin .............................................................................................. Introduction ..................................................................................................... Parts of the Camera ......................................................................................... The Monitor..................................................................................................... The Mode Dial ................................................................................................. Navigating the Menus ...................................................................................... The Shutter-Release Button .............................................................................. First Steps .......................................................................................................... Inserting Batteries ............................................................................................ Inserting Memory Cards................................................................................... Checking the Battery Level ............................................................................... Basic Setup ...................................................................................................... Basic Photography ............................................................................................ Mode................................................................................ Step 1 --Select Step 2 -- Frame the Picture ............................................................................... Step 3 -- Focus and Shoot................................................................................. Step 4 -- View the Results................................................................................. More on Photography ...................................................................................... When Lighting Is Poor: Using the Flash............................................................. Taking a Self-Portrait: Using the Self-Timer ....................................................... Easy Close-ups: Macro Close-up Mode............................................................. Assist and Scene Modes ................................................................................... Framing Assist.................................................................................................. Scene Mode ............................................................................................ More on Playback ............................................................................................. Viewing Pictures on the Camera....................................................................... The Picture Enhance Menu ........................................................................... Retouching Pictures .................................................................................. Small Picture............................................................................................. Cropping Pictures ..................................................................................... Viewing Pictures on TV..................................................................................... Viewing Pictures on a Computer ...................................................................... Printing Pictures ............................................................................................... Movies ............................................................................................................... Recording Movies ....................................................................................... Viewing Movies ............................................................................................... Editing Movies ................................................................................................. i iii iv 1 1 2 4 6 7 7 8 8 10 12 14 16 16 18 20 22 24 24 26 27 28 29 34 38 38 40 41 42 43 44 45 48 51 51 53 54 vii Table of Contents The Shooting Menu .......................................................................................... Using the Shooting Menu ................................................................................ Image Quality/Size............................................................................................ White Balance ( Only) ............................................................................... Exp. +/­ ........................................................................................................... Date Imprint .................................................................................................... Only) ................................................................................... Continuous ( Only).......................................................................... Best Shot Selector ( Image Sharpening ( Only) ......................................................................... CF Card Format................................................................................................ The Playback Menu........................................................................................... Using the Playback Menu ................................................................................. Slide Show ....................................................................................................... Delete .............................................................................................................. Protect ............................................................................................................. Auto Transfer ................................................................................................... The Setup Menu................................................................................................ Using the Setup Menu ..................................................................................... Welcome Screen .............................................................................................. Brightness ........................................................................................................ Volume ............................................................................................................ Auto Off .......................................................................................................... Video Mode ..................................................................................................... Reset All .......................................................................................................... Technical Notes.................................................................................................. Optional Accessories ........................................................................................ Caring for Your Camera ................................................................................... Error Messages................................................................................................. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... Specifications ................................................................................................... Index ................................................................................................................. 56 56 58 60 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 68 69 72 74 75 77 77 78 79 79 79 80 80 81 81 82 84 87 90 92 viii Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX 2100 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 handy when using the product. To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks cautions, information 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 or in the Quick Start Guide. Before You Begin 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/ 1 Parts of the Camera Power switch ( Mode dial ( 6) Self-timer lamp ( Power-on lamp ( 12) 26) 24) 12) Built-in Speedlight ( Shutter-release button ( 7) Eyelet for camera strap Viewfinder ( 18) Lens ( 18) Memory card slot cover ( 10) Attaching the Camera Strap 2 Zoom ( Viewfinder ( 18) / ) buttons ( 18) Multi selector( / ( 7) / ) Red ( ) lamp ( 20) (play/transfer) button ( 22, 45) Before You Begin Batterychamber cover ( 8) Battery-chamber cover latch ( 8) Tripod socket ( 25, 26) (menu) button ( 56) Green (AF) lamp ( 20) Monitor 5, 18) (delete) button ( 22, 23) Interface connector cover (monitor) button ( 5) 00 21 ( Interface connector cover USB ( 46)/ Video-out ( 44) connector DC-in connector ( 9) 3 The Monitor Shooting 1 19 18 17 15 16 14 13 12 11 1 Zoom indicator ......................18 2 Focus indicator........................20 3 Recording indicator .................21 4 "Date not set" icon ...............15 5 Camera shake icon3 ................25 6 Battery level indicator .............12 7 Self-timer indicator..................26 8 Date imprint indicator .............63 9 Number of exposures remaining/ length of movie...........16, 17, 51 1 Displayed when zoom buttons are pressed. 2 Appears when camera clock has not been set. 3 Appears at slow shutter speeds to warn that pictures may be blurred. 4 Appears when batteries are running low. 4 2 1 2 345 6 7 8 15 10 9 10 Flash mode .............................24 11 Image quality/size indicator .....58 12 Exposure compensation ..........62 13 Sensitivity gain indicator5.........25 14 Continuous shooting mode.....64 15 Best Shot Selector (BSS)...........65 16 White balance.........................60 17 Macro close-up mode .............27 18 Image sharpening ...................66 19 Shooting mode ...................6, 16 5 Indicates that camera has raised sensitivity automatically. 4 Playback 10 9 8 7 6 2003.03.06 14:20 100NIKON 0012.JPG 1 2 3 12/15 5 Before You Begin 4 1 Current folder .........................23 2 File number and type ..............23 3 Battery level indicator1.............12 4 Current frame number/ total number of frames ...........22 5 Image quality/size indicator .....58 1 Appears when batteries are running low. 6 Protect icon.............................74 7 Print-order icon .......................48 8 Transfer icon ...........................75 9 Time of recording..............14­15 10 Date of recording..............14­15 Controlling the Monitor To hide or display indicators in the monitor, press the button. In modes, you can also use the button to turn the monitor off. and Monitor shows view through lens only 15 Monitor shows current settings and view through lens Monitor off and ( modes only) 5 The Mode Dial Using the mode dial, you can select from eight shooting modes and setup mode. Choose a shooting mode according to shooting conditions. To select a mode, align the mode icon with the " " mark next to the mode dial. Manual ( 17, 56) In addition to the shooting-menu options available in auto mode, you have access to such menu items as white balance and image sharpening. Movie ( 51­52) Make silent movies up to 15 s in length. Auto ( 16) A simple "point-and-shoot" mode in which the majority of camera settings are controlled by the camera. Recommended for first-time users of digital cameras. Scene ( 28, 34­37) Choose from ten "scenes" suited to different subjects or shooting conditions and let the camera do the rest. Setup ( 77) Choose this mode to display the setup menu, where you can perform such tasks as setting the camera clock and adjusting monitor brightness. Portrait Assist Landscape Assist Sports Assist Night Portrait Assist Use framing assist to help compose pictures suited to a particular type of subject ( 28­33). 6 Navigating the Menus The multi selector is used to navigate through the camera menus. Move cursor up Cancel and return to previous menu, or move cursor left Make selection or move cursor right Before You Begin Move cursor down The Shutter-Release Button Your camera has a two stage shutter-release button. The camera sets focus and exposure when the button is pressed halfway. The green (AF) lamp next to the viewfinder will light when the focus operation is complete. 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. 7 Inserting Batteries Your camera uses: · Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries (× 2), or · non-rechargeable CRV3 lithium batteries (× 1) 1 2 3 1 2 Open the battery-chamber cover Pressing the battery-chamber latch ( ; 1 ), slide the battery-chamber cover out ( 2 ) and flip it open ( 3 ). Insert the batteries Insert the batteries as shown in the label inside the battery chamber. EN-MH1/AA CRV3 1 3 2 Close the battery-chamber cover Close the battery-chamber cover ( 1 ) and slide it in until it latches ( 2 ). Be sure that the battery-chamber cover is properly latched. 8 Replacing Batteries Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp has gone out before removing or inserting batteries. Read Battery Warnings Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer. Damaged Batteries The following batteries can not be used: · Batteries with peeling or damaged insulation. Using batteries with damaged insulation could result in leakage, overheating, or rupture. Note that due to manufacturing defects even new batteries may have faulty insulation. · Batteries with insulation that covers only the sides of the battery and not the area around the negative terminal. · Batteries with a flat negative terminal. Do not use such batteries even if the insulation adequately covers the area around the negative terminal. First Steps EN-MH1 Batteries Using an MH-70 battery charger, charge EN-MH1 batteries before first use. Charge each pair of batteries at the same time -- do not charge batteries one at a time or mix batteries with different charges. Note that EN-MH1 batteries may discharge quickly immediately after purchase or after the batteries have been left unused for an extended period. This is normal, and the batteries will retain a charge for longer periods after being used and recharged several times. For more information on charging batteries, see the documentation provided with the MH-70. Alternative Power Sources · To power the camera continuously for extended periods, use an EH-61 AC adapter ( 81). 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. · We recommend that you buy CRV3 lithium batteries as a back-up power source. · The camera can also be used with a pair of ZR6 (AA) nickel-manganese batteries or FR6/L91 (AA) lithium batteries. · Alkaline batteries can not be used. 9 Inserting Memory Cards Your Nikon digital camera stores pictures on CompactFlashTM memory cards. 1 2 3 Front Direction of insertion 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 in the direction of the arrow as shown in the label on the underside of the memory card slot cover. The memory card is fully inserted when the eject button is level with the top of the memory card. 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. Terminals 4 Close the memory card slot cover 10 Formatting Memory Cards The memory card supplied with your camera is formatted at shipment. Other memory cards must be formatted before first use. For information on formatting memory cards, see "The Shooting Menu: CF Card Format" ( 67). 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 ( 1 ). Press the eject button to partially eject the card ( 2 ) and then remove the card by hand. Note that memory cards may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing memory cards. 1 2 Approved Memory Cards In addition to the card provided with your camera, the following memory cards have been tested and approved for use with your Nikon digital camera: Nikon SanDisk EC-CF All capacities SDCFB 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB SDCFH Ultra 128 MB, 192 MB, 256 MB, 384 MB, 512 MB 4× USB 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB 8× USB 12× USB 16× USB 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB 24× USB (including cards with Write Acceleration) 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB First Steps Lexar Media Hitachi (Renesas Compact FLASH HB28 Technology) Operation is not guaranteed with other makes of memory card. For more details on the above cards, please contact the manufacturer. 11 Checking the Battery Level 1 2 15 Turn the camera on Rotate the power switch until it stops, then gently release the switch. The power-on lamp will light. Rotate the mode dial to a setting other than . Check the battery level in the monitor Display NO ICON Meaning Batteries fully charged. Low battery. Fewer shots can be taken consecutively in "continuous" mode; if flash fires, monitor will turn off while flash recharges. Ready spare batteries. WARNING ! ! Batteries exhausted. Replace BATTERY with fully-charged batteries. EXHAUSTED The red ( ) and green (AF) lamps will blink when the "battery exhausted" warning is displayed. The Button The camera can also be turned on by pressing the button for about a second. Your most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor ( 22). 12 Turning the Camera Off To turn the camera off when the power-on lamp is lit, rotate the power-on switch. Do not remove the batteries or disconnect the AC adapter until the power-on lamp has gone out. Auto Power Off (Standby Mode) If no operations are performed for thirty seconds (three minutes when menus are displayed), the monitor will turn off automatically and the camera will enter standby mode to reduce the drain on the batteries (when the camera is powered by an AC adapter, the monitor will turn off after thirty minutes). While the camera is in standby mode, the power-on lamp will blink. The camera will be reactivated when you: · Rotate the power-on switch · Press or press the shutter-release button halfway · Press the button to view the last picture taken · Press the MENU 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 ( 79). 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 When the power-on lamp is On Blinking Off The camera is On In standby mode Off First Steps 13 Basic Setup Before using your camera for the first time, choose a language for camera menus and messages and set the camera clock to the correct time and date. 1 SET-UP Welcome screen SET 2 SET-UP Welcome screen En Language SET En Language Date Rotate the mode dial to and turn camera on. Date Highlight Language. 3 LANGUAGE De Deutsch En English SET 4 LANGUAGE De Deutsch En English SET Fr Français Display options. Fr Français Choose language from Deutsch (German), English, Français (French), (Japanese), or Español (Spanish). 5 SET-UP Welcome screen En Language SET 6 SET-UP Welcome screen En Language SET Date Return to setup menu. Date Highlight Date. The Icon If the ("date not set") icon ( 4) flashes in the top right corner of the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode, the date and time have not been set or the clock battery is exhausted. Set the camera clock as described above. Any pictures taken before the clock has been set will have a time stamp of "0000.00.00 00:00." 14 7 Y DATE M D 8 Y DATE M D Display DATE menu. Edit Year. 9 Y DATE M D 10 Y DATE M D SET Select Month. Repeat steps 8­9 to edit remaining items. Highlight Y M D. First Steps 11 DATE DM Y SET 12 SET-UP Welcome screen En Language SET Date Choose order in which Year, Month, and Day will be displayed. Return to setup menu. The Clock Battery When the main batteries are installed or the camera is powered by an AC adapter, the clock battery will charge in about ten hours. When fully charged, the clock battery can provide several days of back-up power. Setting the Clock from Nikon View (Windows XP/Mac OS X Only) If the camera is connected with the USB option set to PTP ( 45), Nikon View (version 6.0.0 or later) can be used to set the camera clock to the same time and date as the computer. See the Nikon View Reference Manual for details. 15 Step 1 --Select Mode This section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in (auto) mode. In this automatic, "point-and-shoot" mode, the majority of camera settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, producing optimal results in most situations. 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to Turn the camera on The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will display a welcome screen ( 78). The camera is ready to shoot when the monitor shows the view through the camera lens. Shooting mode indicates auto mode. Image quality/size Choose from four options depending on how you plan to use the picture ( 58). The default setting is . 15 Flash mode Choose from four modes depending on lighting and your creative intent ( 24). The default setting is (auto). Number of exposures remaining The number of pictures that can be stored on a memory card depends on the capacity of the card and the option chosen for Image quality/ size ( 59). 16 Number of Exposures Remaining If the number of exposures remaining is zero, the message "OUT OF MEMORY" will be displayed in the monitor. No further pictures can be taken until you: · choose a lower Image quality/size setting ( 58) · insert a new memory card ( 10) · delete some pictures ( 22­23, 72­73) Mode (manual) mode provides additional menu options that give you full control over such settings as white balance and image sharpening. See "The Shooting Menu" ( 56). Basic Photography 17 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 viewfinder B . 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. B 2 Zoom out Zoom in 15 Indicator in monitor shows amount of zoom when either button is pressed 15 Digital zoom Frame your subject Your Nikon digital camera is equipped with two types of built-in zoom: optical zoom, in which the camera's telescoping lens can be used to magnify the subject up to 3 ×, and digital zoom, in which digital processing is used to further magnify the image up to 4 ×, for a total of 12 ×. Use the zoom buttons to frame your subject in the center of the monitor: · Press the W button to zoom out from your subject, increasing the area visible in the frame. · Press the T button to zoom in on your subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame. · When the camera is zoomed in to maximum magnification, holding the T button down for about two seconds will trigger digital zoom. The zoom indicator will turn yellow, and the green (AF) lamp next to the viewfinder will blink. Use the T and W buttons to adjust zoom in the digital zoom range. To cancel digital zoom, press W until the zoom indicator turns white. 18 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. Note that the effects of digital zoom are not visible in the viewfinder--use the monitor when framing pictures with digital zoom. Digital zoom is not available when the monitor is off or when Multi-Shot 16-1 or Multi-Shot 16-2 is selected in the CONTINUOUS menu ( 64). 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. 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 useful when the image in the viewfinder does not accurately reflect what will appear in the final picture, for example when: · your subject is less than a meter (3´3) from the camera · digital zoom is in effect Use the viewfinder when you want to save power by turning the monitor off ( 5), or when bright ambient lighting makes it difficult to see the display in the monitor. Basic Photography 19 Step 3 -- Focus and Shoot 1 Red ( ) lamp Focus Press the shutter-release button halfway to mode, the set focus and exposure. In camera will automatically focus on the subject at the center of the frame. Focus and exposure will lock while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, check focus and flash. Focus is indicated by the green AF (autofocus) lamp next to the viewfinder and by the focus indicator in the monitor. Flash status is indicated by the red (flash-ready) lamp next to the viewfinder. Flash will fire when picture is taken. Flash charging. Briefly lift Blinks finger from shutter-release button, then try again. Off Flash off or not required. On Subject in focus. Camera unable to focus on subject at center of frame. Using focus lock, focus on Flashes another subject at same distance, then recompose picture and shoot. On Red ( ) lamp Green (AF) lamp Focus indicator Green (AF) lamp/ focus indicator 15 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. 20 During Recording While pictures are being recorded to the memory card, a (recording) or (wait) icon will be displayed in the monitor. You can continue to take pictures until the icon is displayed. Do not turn the camera off, eject the memory card, or remove or disconnect the power source while the or 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. 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). Focusing on Off-Center Subjects: Focus Lock If your subject is not at the center of the frame when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, your picture may be out of focus. To focus on an off-center subject: 1 Focus Position the subject in the center of the frame and press the shutter-release button halfway. 15 2 Check the green (AF) lamp and focus indicator With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, check that the green (AF) lamp and focus indicator glow steadily, indicating that the subject is in focus. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Basic Photography 3 Recompose the picture Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway, recompose your picture. Do not change the distance between the camera and your subject while focus lock is in effect. If your subject moves, remove your finger from the shutter-release button and focus again at the new distance. NORMAL 15 4 Take the picture Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. 21 Step 4 --View the Results 1 2003.03.06 14:20 100NIKON 0001.JPG Press the button 2 1/ 1 View pictures in the monitor Your most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor. To 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. To scroll quickly to a particular frame number without viewing the intervening pictures, press and hold the multi selector. To cancel full-screen playback and return to shooting mode, press the button again. DELETE Erase 1 image(s)? No Yes SET Deleting Unwanted Pictures To delete the picture displayed in the monitor, press the button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight YES and then press the multi selector to the right. To exit without deleting the picture, highlight NO and press the multi selector to the right. Done 22 Deleting Your Last Shot At any time during shooting, you can press the button to delete the last picture taken. The confirmation dialog shown at right will be displayed. Delete the picture as described opposite under "Deleting Unwanted Pictures." DELETE Erase 1 image(s)? No Yes SET Playback Tips Pictures are displayed briefly at low resolution while being read from the memory card. This makes it possible to scroll rapidly through the pictures in memory without waiting for each image to be displayed at full resolution. The first and last pictures in memory are linked. Pressing the multi selector up or left when the first picture in memory is displayed will take you to the last picture. Pressing the multi selector down or right when the last picture is displayed takes you to the first picture. 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"). Picture type Identifier Extension Still picture DSCN .JPG 22 Original Movie DSCN .MOV 53 Copy created using Pic. enhance menu option FSCN .JPG 41 Copy Small copy SSCN .JPG 42 Cropped copy RSCN .JPG 43 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 "NIKON" (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. 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 file numbering reaches 9999 when the memory card contains a folder numbered 999, no further pictures can be taken until the memory card has been formatted ( 67) or a new memory card inserted. Basic Photography 23 When Lighting Is Poor: Using the Flash The following flash modes are available: How it works When to use it Flash fires when lightBest choice in most situations. ing is poor. Use for portraits (works best when Flash fires several times subject is well within range of flash Auto with at low intensity before and looking at pre-flash). Not recomred-eye main flash, reducing mended when quick shutter response reduction "red-eye." is required. Use to capture natural lighting under dim light or where use of flash is proFlash will not fire even Flash Cancel hibited. If (camera shake) icon apwhen lighting is poor. (off) pears, care should be taken to avoid blurring. Flash fires whenever Use to "fill-in" (illuminate) shadows Anytime Flash picture is taken. and back-lit subjects. (fill flash) To select the flash mode: Mode AUTO Auto 1 2 15 Display flash-mode menu. 15 Highlight desired mode (to exit without changing mode, wait two seconds or press multi selector to left). Exit menu. Flash mode shown by icon at bottom of monitor. 3 15 24 More on Photography Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) "Sensitivity" is a measure of how quickly the camera responds to light. Your Nikon digital camera normally has a sensitivity roughly equivalent to film with an ISO 50 rating. When lighting is poor and the flash is off ( ), the camera will automatically increase sensitivity, permitting faster exposures and minimizing blur caused by inadvertent camera movement (camera shake). An ISO icon will appear in the monitor to warn that the picture may be slightly mottled. The (Camera Shake) Icon When lighting is poor and the flash is off ( ), shutter speeds will slow and pictures may be blurred. If the shutter speed required for exposure is very slow, a (camera shake) warning will appear in the monitor. Use of a tripod or support is recommended. 15 15 Flash Range Flash range varies with zoom position. When the camera is zoomed all the way out, the flash has a range of 0.4 ­ 3.0 m (1´4 ­ 9´10). The range at maximum zoom is 0.4 ­ 1.7 m (1´4 ­ 5´7). Close-Ups The flash may not be able to light the entire subject at distances of less than 40 cm (1´4). When taking close-ups, play each picture back after shooting to check the results. Flash Mode Selection Depending on the mode selected, the flash mode may change automatically when you choose a new shooting mode ( 30­37, 51). In (manual) mode, the camera "remembers" the current flash mode setting even when the camera is turned off. The most recent setting will automatically be restored whenever the mode dial is set to , unless the Reset all option in the setup menu is used to restore default settings ( 80). In (auto) mode, the camera only stores the flash mode if the flash fires at a setting of (auto with red-eye reduction). If AUTO is not selected before the camera is turned off, the flash will be set to the next time the camera is turned on. Otherwise the flash mode will automatically be set to AUTO. 25 Taking a Self-Portrait: Using the Self-Timer When the self-timer is on, pictures are taken ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. This can be used to allow you to appear in your own pictures or to prevent close-up or low-light shots from being blurred by the camera movement that occurs when the shutter-release button is pressed. When using this option, you should either mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface. 1 2 15 Display self-timer menu. 15 Highlight ON (to exit without changing mode, wait two seconds or press multi selector to left). 3 4 15 15 Exit menu. Self-timer icon is dis- Frame picture and start timer. Countplayed in monitor. down timer shows number of seconds remaining until picture is taken. Focus and exposure lock when the shutter-release button is pressed. The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink until one second before the picture is taken, staying lit during the final second to warn that the shutter is about to be released. The Self-Timer The self-timer is not available in some shooting modes ( 32, 37, 51). Stopping the Self-Timer To stop the timer before the picture is taken, press the shutter-release button. 26 Easy Close-ups: Macro Close-up Mode Macro close-up mode is used for taking close-up shots of small objects at very short distances (minimum 4 cm/1.6). 1 2 15 Display macro close-up menu. 15 Highlight ON (to exit without changing setting, wait two seconds or press multi selector to left). 3 4 15 15 Exit menu. icon appears in monitor Frame picture. If camera is zoomed when camera is in macro close-up. out until icon turns green, camera can focus at distance of 4 cm/1.6. Macro Close-up Mode Macro close-up is not available in some shooting modes ( 31, 32, 34­37). At short ranges, the viewfinder does not show the image that will appear in the final picture. Use the monitor for close-ups. In macro close-up mode, the camera focuses continuously, even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. 27 Assist and Scene Modes Your Nikon digital camera offers a choice of ten "scene" and four "assist" modes. In these modes, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type, sparing you the necessity of adjusting settings one-byone. Assist Modes Assist modes are chosen by rotating the mode dial to the desired mode. Framing assist options are available to help you compose your shots. Description Use for portraits in which the main subject stands out Portrait assist clearly while background details are softened. Use to enhance outlines, colors, and contrast in skyLandscape assist scapes, forests, and other landscape shots, or to take portraits that feature a landmark in the background. Use for sports shots that freeze motion in rapidlySports assist moving subjects. Night portrait assist Use for portraits taken against a dimly-lit backdrop. Mode 30 31 32 33 Scene Modes Scene modes are selected by rotating the mode dial to desired scene from a menu. Mode Party/Indoor Beach/Snow Sunset Dusk/Dawn Night landscape Close up Museum Fireworks show Copy Back light and selecting the Description Use to capture background details or the effects of candlelight and other indoor lighting. Use for bright subjects such as snowfields, beaches, and sunlit expanses of water. Use to preserve the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. Use to preserve the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise and after sunset. Use when taking landscape shots at night. Use to capture vivid colors in close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects. Use where flash photography is prohibited. Use to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. Use to copy text and line drawings. Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing their features into shadow. 35 35 35 35 36 36 36 37 37 37 28 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. To use framing assist, rotate the mode dial to the desired mode and follow the steps below. Assist modes 1 PORTRAIT SET 2 Portrait close-up SET After selecting mode, display framing assist menu (to display menu selection screen, press multi selector to left; 56). Choose composition type. Current selection shown by large icon and caption. 3 4 15 Make selection and return to shooting mode. Framing guide appears in monitor. 15 When taking pictures, position subject or subjects in framing guide as described on following pages. 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. Assist Modes Depending on your subject, assist modes may not always produce the desired results. If results are not to your satisfaction, choose (auto) or (manual) and try again. 29 Framing Assist Portrait Assist (portrait assist) mode helps you 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 you frame off-center subjects and compose tall or wide shots and two-person portraits. PORTRAIT PORTRAIT No guides are displayed SET in monitor. Camera focuses on subject in center of frame; focus lock can be used to focus on off-center subjects. Portrait right Portrait right Use to compose shot SET with subject centered in right half of frame. Camera will focus on subject in framing guide. Portrait couple Portrait couple Use to compose shot with two subjects positioned side-by-side. Camera will focus on closest subject. Portrait left Portrait left Use to compose shot SET with subject centered in left half of frame. Camera will focus on subject in framing guide. Portrait close-up Portrait close-up Use to compose shot SET with your subject's face positioned in top half of frame. Camera will focus on face area in framing guide. Portrait figure Use to compose shot with camera held as shown at right and subject's face in top half of frame. Camera will focus on face area in framing guide. Portrait figure SET Flash Mode Selection in Mode Flash mode defaults to (auto with red-eye reduction). Other modes can be selected. 30 Framing Assist More on Photography Landscape Assist (landscape assist) mode helps you frame vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines, colors, and contrast. A framing assist menu helps you frame not only natural landscapes but also cityscapes and portrait shots featuring a landmark in the background. LANDSCAPE No guides are displayed in monitor. Use to focus on distant objects through foreground objects such as windows or a screen of branches. Focus is fixed at infinity. LANDSCAPE Use to compose landscapes with sky in top third of frame, distant objects in middle third, and closer objects in bottom third. Match top of skyline with wavy yellow guide. Scenic view SET Architecture Use to photograph buildings. A grid is displayed in the monitor to help keep verticals and horizontals aligned with the frame. SET Group right Use to compose portraits with portrait subjects to right and landmark or other object in background at left of frame. Both portrait subject and background object will be in focus. Group left Use to compose portraits with portrait subjects to left and landmark or other object in background at right of frame. Both portrait subject and background object will be in focus. Group left SET SET Flash Mode Selection in Mode The flash turns off ( ) automatically in Macro Close-up Mode Macro close-up turns off automatically in mode. mode. 31 Framing Assist Sports Assist (sports assist) mode is used for dynamic action shots that capture moving objects. The assist menu lets you freeze the action in a single shot or record motion in a series of pictures. SPORTS SPORTS While shutter-release button is held down, pictures are recorded at rate of about 3 frames every 2 seconds (rate of shooting will slow when icon is displayed). Focus, exposure, and white balance are determined by first shot in each series. Camera focuses continuously, even when shutter-release button is not pressed. Sport spectator Shutter-release button can be pressed in one motion without pausSET ing halfway to check focus. Use at ranges of 3 m (9´10) or more when subject is moving unpredictably, leaving you no time to compose pictures. Camera focuses continuously, even when shutter-release button is not pressed. Sport composite SET Each time shutter-release button is pressed, camera takes 16 shots in about two seconds and arranges them in four rows to form a single picture. Focus, exposure, and white balance are determined by first shot in each series. Flash Mode Selection in Mode The flash turns off ( ) automatically in The Self-Timer The self-timer turns off automatically in Macro Close-up Mode Macro close-up turns off automatically in mode. mode. mode. Date Imprint ( 63) Date imprint turns off automatically at settings of SPORTS and Sport spectator. 32 Framing Assist More on Photography Night Portrait Assist (night portrait assist) mode is used for taking portrait shots at night, when it provides a natural balance between the main subject and the background. Pictures taken at slow shutter speeds are adjusted to improve quality, slightly increasing processing time; to prevent blurring, mount the camera on a tripod or rest it on a flat, stable surface. For more information on framing assist options, see " Portrait Assist" ( 30). Flash Mode Selection in Mode Flash mode is automatically set to (auto with red-eye reduction). 33 Scene Mode (scene) mode offers a menu of ten "scenes," each corresponding to a common situation, such as a backlit subject, sunset, or interior shot. Camera settings are automatically adjusted to suit the selected scene, sparing you the necessity of adjusting each setting separately. To take pictures in scene mode, rotate the mode dial to and follow the steps below. Scene mode 1 Party/Indoor SET 2 Beach/Snow SET Display scene menu (to display menu selection screen, press multi selector to left; 56). Choose scene. Current selection shown by large icon and caption. 3 4