User manual NIKON COOLPIX 8700

En The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown below. Repeat for the second eyelet. The Lens Cap When replacing or removing the lens cap, press the tabs on either side of the cap to release the latch. To avoid losing the lens cap, use the cord provided to attach it to the camera as shown. 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 Lexar Media Corporation. Microdrive is a registered trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies in the United States and / or other countries. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. 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. Symbols and Conventions 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 Menu Guide Technical Notes i For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using 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. ii · 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. · 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. · The camera grip may become noticeably warm when the camera is used with a 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. · 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. Removing memory cards Memory cards may become hot during use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs on which the software and manuals are distributed should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. Observe caution when operating the flash Using the flash close to your subject's eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one meter (39) from the subject. When using the viewfinder When operating the diopter adjustment control with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken to not put your finger in your eye accidentally. Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. iii Notices · No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon's prior written permission. · Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. · Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. · While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). Notice for customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found E8700 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 iv Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. · Items prohibited by law from being 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. v Table of Contents For Your Safety............................................................................................... Notices ........................................................................................................... Introduction Parts of the Camera......................................................................................... Using the Monitor ........................................................................................... Camera Displays............................................................................................... Turning the Camera on and Off ..................................................................... The Shutter-Release Button............................................................................ Navigating the Menus..................................................................................... First Steps Inserting Batteries ........................................................................................... Inserting Memory Cards.................................................................................. Basic Setup ....................................................................................................... Basic Photography Mode .................................................................................. Step 1 --Select Step 2 -- Frame the Picture.............................................................................. Step 3 -- Focus and Shoot ................................................................................ Step 4 -- View the Results (Quick review/Full-screen review)........................ Scene Mode Taking Pictures in Scene Mode ....................................................................... Taking Pictures for a Panorama...................................................................... More on Photography Image Quality and Size ................................................................................... Image Quality ................................................................................................. Image Size...................................................................................................... Flash Mode....................................................................................................... Focus Mode...................................................................................................... Self-Timer Mode .............................................................................................. Exposure Compensation ................................................................................. Exposure Mode (Shooting Modes [Custom 1] and [Custom 2] Only)..... P: Programmed Auto ...................................................................................... S: Shutter-Priority Auto ................................................................................... A: Aperture-Priority Auto ................................................................................ M: Manual...................................................................................................... Sensitivity (Shooting Modes [Custom 1] and [Custom 2] Only)............ Manual Focus (Shooting Modes [Custom 1] and [Custom 2] Only) ..... vi ii iv 1 2 4 5 7 7 7 8 8 10 11 14 14 16 18 21 23 23 28 30 30 30 32 34 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 46 47 Movies Movie Options (Shooting Modes [Custom 1] and [Custom 2] Only).... Recording Movies ............................................................................................ Recording a Time-Lapse Movie ....................................................................... Viewing Movies ............................................................................................... More on Playback Viewing Pictures on the Camera .................................................................... Full-Frame Playback ........................................................................................ Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ............................................... Photo Information .......................................................................................... Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom.............................................................. Creating Small Copies: Small Picture ............................................................... Voice Memos: Recording and Playback ........................................................... Viewing Pictures on TV ................................................................................... Viewing Pictures on a Computer.................................................................... Printing Pictures .............................................................................................. Printing Via Direct USB Connection................................................................. Menu Guide The Shooting Menu (Shooting Modes [Custom 1] and [Custom 2] Only) ... White Balance ................................................................................................ Metering ........................................................................................................ Continuous .................................................................................................... Best Shot Selector (BSS) .................................................................................. Image Adjustment .......................................................................................... Saturation Control.......................................................................................... User Setting.................................................................................................... Image Sharpening .......................................................................................... Lens ............................................................................................................... Exposure Options ........................................................................................... Focus Options................................................................................................. Zoom Options ................................................................................................ Speedlight Options ......................................................................................... Auto Bracketing ............................................................................................. Noise Reduction ............................................................................................. Reset .............................................................................................................. My Menu ....................................................................................................... CF Card Format .............................................................................................. 49 49 51 52 54 55 55 55 57 58 60 62 63 64 65 68 69 74 74 76 79 80 84 86 87 88 89 90 91 93 95 96 99 101 102 103 104 vii The Playback Menu ......................................................................................... Delete ............................................................................................................ Folders ........................................................................................................... Slide Show ..................................................................................................... Protect ........................................................................................................... Hide Image..................................................................................................... Print Set ......................................................................................................... Auto Transfer ................................................................................................. Move Image ................................................................................................... CF Card Format .............................................................................................. Small Pic......................................................................................................... The Setup Menu .............................................................................................. Language ....................................................................................................... Date ............................................................................................................... Folders ........................................................................................................... Monitor Options............................................................................................. Seq. Numbers................................................................................................. Shutter Sound ................................................................................................ Auto Off......................................................................................................... CF Card Format .............................................................................................. Controls ......................................................................................................... Shot Confirmation.......................................................................................... info.txt ........................................................................................................... USB ................................................................................................................ Video Mode ................................................................................................... Reset All ......................................................................................................... Date Imprint ................................................................................................... Firmware Version............................................................................................ Technical Notes Optional Accessories ....................................................................................... Approved Memory Cards ................................................................................ Caring for Your Camera .................................................................................. Error Messages................................................................................................. Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. Specifications ................................................................................................... 105 106 108 112 114 115 116 118 120 121 121 122 124 124 126 126 129 130 131 131 132 133 134 134 135 135 136 136 137 137 139 140 143 146 149 Index................................................................................................................... 151 viii Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX 8700 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. Introduction 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://www.nikon-image.com/eng/ 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. 1 Parts of the Camera Accessory shoe cover ( Accessory shoe ( 96) Built-in Speedlight ( 17, 34) Introduction 96) AF-assist illuminator ( 19) Control panel ( 6) Photocell ( 98) Eyelet for camera strap (× 2) Self-timer lamp ( 38) Red-eye reduction lamp ( Shot confirmation lamp ( 34) 133) Lens ( Microphone ( 141, 149) 49, 63) (exposure compensation) button ( Voice memo record/ playback button ( Shutter-release button ( Power switch ( 7) 7) 39) 63) ( (exposure mode) button 40) (FUNC) button ( 15, 132) Command dial LCD illuminator button ( 6) 2 (monitor) button ( Electronic viewfinder ( 4, 5) Diopter adjustment control ( 17) 4) Zoom ( / ) buttons ( 16, 57, 60) Introduction Mode selector ( 14, 55) Memory card slot cover ( 10) (quick review) button ( 21) Multi selector ( 7) ( (menu) button 74) Monitor ( 4, 5) (display) button ( 4, 55) ( Audio / video (A / V) out connector ( 64) (delete) button 21, 55, 57, 63) DC-IN connector ( 9) /SIZE (image quality/size) button ( 30, 32) (flash mode) button ( 34) ISO (sensitivity) button ( 46) (AE / AF lock) button ( 20, 132) /MF (focus mode/ manual focus) button ( 37, 47) Tripod socket Digital I / O (USB) connector ( 66, 70) Interface connector cover Speaker ( 54, 63) Battery-chamber cover ( 8, 138) Battery pack connector (under cover; 138) Battery-chamber cover latch ( 8) 3 Using the Monitor 0° 90 ° ° Introduction 0 18 Fold out to use Range of rotation Frame self-portraits * * Monitor shows mirror image of what will appear in final picture. If camera is on, monitor turns off and electronic viewfinder turns on automatically. Stow on camera body Storage position Do Not Use Excessive Force Do not use excessive force when rotating the monitor. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the hinge connecting the monitor to the camera body. The and Buttons The electronic viewfinder can be used to frame pictures when bright ambient lighting conditions make the display in the monitor difficult to see. Use the button to switch between the monitor and electronic viewfinder. To hide or display indicators in the monitor or electronic viewfinder when the camera is in shooting mode, press the button. Settings and view through lens (shooting display) Histogram * 8M 8M 1/125 F5.6 125 15 1/125 F5.6 125 15 View through lens with battery, flash, and focus indicators only Framing guides * Shooting modes (Custom 1) and (Custom 2) only; not displayed in exposure mode M, in movie mode, or when AE-lock is in effect. 4 Camera Displays Monitor / Electronic Viewfinder The following indicators appear in the monitor and electronic viewfinder during shooting: 1 Introduction AE-L AF-L 3 1 TOKYO 2 4 5 6 7 8 30 8M 18 19 20 AE/AF 21 17 16 15 10 1.0 .0 AE/AF 32 31 29 10 1.0 .0 H 100 23 24 8M 22 25 1/125 F5.6 125 14 13 12 15 9 10 11 WB 26 NR 1/125 F5.6 125 28 27 15 106" 106 1 Shooting mode.............................. 15 2 Zoom indicator 2............................. 16 Folder name .................. 22, 108, 126 3 Exposure / focus lock............... 91, 133 4 Focus mode................................... 37 5 Flash indicator ............................... 18 Recording indicator ....................... 19 6 Flash mode.................................... 34 7 Battery level indicator 3 ................... 14 8 Focus indicator 4 ............................. 18 9 Image size ..................................... 32 10 Image quality................................. 30 11 Number of exposures remaining...................................... 14 12 Date imprint indicator.................. 136 13 Aperture.................................. 40, 43 14 Shutter speed .......................... 40, 42 15 "Date not set" icon 5...................... 12 16 Exposure compensation................. 39 17 Self-timer indicator ........................ 38 1 2 3 4 Icon varies with scene mode selected. Displayed when zoom buttons are pressed. Appears when batteries are running low. Displayed when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. 18 Ultra HS recording indicator........... 81 19 Manual focus display ..................... 47 20 Spot metering target ..................... 79 21 Flash mode for optional Speedlights.................................... 97 22 White balance ............................... 76 23 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) ........... 46 24 Image adjustment.......................... 86 Black-and-white indicator .............. 87 25 Focus areas.................................... 93 26 Length of movie ............................ 51 27 Exposure display ............................ 44 28 Exposure mode.............................. 40 29 Converter lens setting.................... 90 30 Best Shot Selector (BSS) ................. 84 Bracketing indicator....................... 99 Noise reduction ........................... 101 31 Metering mode ............................. 79 32 Continuous shooting mode ........... 80 5 Appears when camera clock has not been set. 5 Control Panel1 6 Shutter speed 2......................... 40, 42 Aperture 2 ................................ 40, 43 Shooting mode.............................. 24 Image size ..................................... 32 Exposure compensation................. 39 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) ........... 46 White balance ............................... 76 Image transfer status ..................... 66 7 Manual focus indicator .................. 47 8 Continuous shooting mode ........... 80 9 Exposure compensation indicator........................................ 39 10 Flash mode.................................... 34 11 Exposure count display (number of exposures remaining)..................... 14 Exposure indicator ......................... 44 12 Metering mode ............................. 79 13 Self-timer ...................................... 38 Focus mode................................... 37 14 Flexible Program ............................ 41 2 Press button to switch between shutter-speed and aperture displays ( , , P, and M only). Introduction 1 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) indicator........................................ 46 2 White balance indicator (appears button is used to set white when balance) ........................................ 76 3 Battery level indicator .................... 14 4 Image quality................................. 30 5 Exposure mode.............................. 40 1 Control panel is shown with all elements lit for illustrative purposes. The LCD Illuminator Button To view settings in the dark, press the LCD illuminator button ( tor (control panel backlight) will light for about eight seconds. 6 2). The LCD illumina- Turning the Camera on and Off When the camera is turned on, the lens will extend and the monitor or electronic viewfinder will display a welcome message. The message will clear from the display when the camera is ready for shooting or playback. When the camera is turned off, the lens will retract and the camera displays will turn off. Introduction The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two stage shutter-release button. The camera sets focus and exposure when the button is pressed halfway. Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter-release button is kept in this position. To take the picture, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. 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 Display sub-menu, move cursor right, or make selection. Move cursor down 7 First Steps Inserting Batteries The 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. First Steps Six-volt 2CR5 (DL245) · Available at many retail outlets lithium batteries (×1) · Not rechargeable 1 2 3 1 EN-EL 2CR5 Turn the camera off Open the battery-chamber cover Slide the battery-chamber cover latch to the position ( ) and flip the battery-chamber cover open ( ). Insert the battery Insert the battery as shown in the label inside the battery-chamber cover. Inserting Batteries Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Check to be sure the battery is in the correct orientation. EN-EL1 1 EN-EL 2CR5 2CR5 (DL245) 8 4 Close the battery-chamber cover Close the battery-chamber cover ( ) and slide the latch to the position ( ). First Steps Replacing Batteries Turn the camera off before removing or inserting batteries. To remove the battery, open the battery-chamber cover as described in Step 2, above, 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 ii­iii and 140 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-53 AC adapter (available separately; 137). 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 The camera stores pictures on CompactFlashTM memory cards. See "Technical Notes: Approved Memory Cards" ( 139) for a list of compatible cards. First Steps 1 2 3 DO NOT INSERT: Upside down Turn the camera off Open the memory card slot cover A yellow notice detailing memory card insertion is placed in the memory card slot at shipment. Remove the notice and read the instructions. Insert a memory card Check that the eject button is all the way down ( ) and then insert a memory card as shown in the label inside the memory card slot cover ( ). Inserting Memory Cards Insert memory cards 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. Front Direction of insertion Sideways Terminals The Eject Button If the eject button is up when the card-slot cover is closed, closing the cover will partially eject the memory card, causing errors when the camera is turned on. Be sure the eject button is down before inserting memory cards. 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 memory card slot cover. Press the eject button to pop it up ( ), then press it again to partially eject the card ( ). The card can then be removed by hand. Note that memory cards may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing memory cards. 10 2 1 4 Basic Setup Close the memory card slot cover Format Memory Cards Before First Use Memory cards must be formatted before first use. See "The Shooting Menu: CF Card Format" ( 104). First Steps Follow the steps below to choose a language and set the time and date. 1 Ready the monitor 2 LANGUAGE Turn the camera on The first time the camera is turned on, a languageselection dialog will be displayed. Choose a language and set the time and date as described on the following pages. Deutsch English Español Français Italiano MENU Cancel Nederlands Svenska QUICK Set 11 1 First Steps LANGUAGE Deutsch English Español Français Italiano MENU Cancel Nederlands Svenska Highlight Deutsch (German), English, Español (Spanish), Français (French), Italiano (Italian), Nederlands (Dutch), Svenska (Swedish), (Japanese), (Simplified Chinese), or (Korean). * QUICK Set * Press button to exit without selecting language. Language-selection dialog will be displayed next time camera is turned on or if monitor is activated after camera has entered standby mode. 2 DATE Set time and date? 3 DATE Set time and date? No Yes No Yes Confirmation dialog displayed. Highlight Yes. Select No to exit to mode selected with mode selector. 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 HOME TIME ZONE 5 HOME TIME ZONE London, Casablanca MENU BK QUICK Set Madrid, Paris, Berlin MENU BK QUICK Set Display map of world time zones. Select home time zone. 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 language-selection dialog will automatically be displayed when the clock battery is exhausted. 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. 12 6 TIME ZONE 01. 01. 2004 00 : 00 Madrid, Paris, Berlin Time Zone DaylightSaving 7 D 01 DATE M Y First Steps 01 . 2004 00 : 00 TIME ZONE menu displayed. Display DATE menu. If daylight saving time ( 125) is in effect in local time zone, highlight DaylightSaving and press multi selector right. To return to Step 6, highlight current time zone. To return to Step 4, highlight Time Zone and press multi selector right. 8 D 01 DATE M Y 9 D DATE M Y 2004 01 . 2004 01 . 01 00 : 00 00 : 00 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 D DATE M Y 11 M DATE D Y 01 . 02 . 2004 10 : 15 02 . 01 . 2004 10 : 15 Highlight D M Y. Choose order in which Day, Month, and Year will be displayed. Exit to mode currently selected with mode selector. Note that time and date of recording will not be imprinted on pictures unless Date or Date and time is 8M selected for Date imprint ( 136). 12 1/125 F5.6 125 15 13 Basic Photography Step 1 --Select Mode (auto) mode is selected automatically the first time the camera is turned on. In this automatic, "point-and-shoot" mode, the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, producing optimal results in most situations. Basic Photography 1 Slide the mode selector to and turn the camera on The lens will extend and the monitor or electronic viewfinder will display a welcome message. The camera is ready to shoot when the message is replaced by the shooting display and settings are displayed in the control panel. Battery indicator Control panel Image quality / size ( 30) Choose according to how picture will be used. Exposure mode Shooting mode ( 15) indicates auto mode. Monitor / electronic viewfinder 8M 1/125 F5.6 125 Exposure mode ( 40) P (programmed auto) is automatically selected in mode. The Battery Indicator Monitor NO ICON Control panel 15 Number of pictures that can be taken depends on capacity of the memory card and options chosen for image quality and size. Status Notes If flash fires, monitor / electronic viewfinder turns off while Speedlight recharges. No pictures can be taken until battery has been recharged or replaced. Battery fully charged. Camera functions normally. Low battery. Ready spare battery. WARNING!! BATTERY EXHAUSTED 14 (flashes) Battery exhausted. 2 8M Confirm that mode is selected Basic Photography 1/125 F5.6 125 15 If Mode Is Not Selected If mode is not selected, press the button and rotate the command dial until the icon is displayed in the top left corner of the monitor or electronic viewfinder. * 8M 1/125 F5.6 125 * Icon varies with scene mode selected ( 15 23). If User setting (the default option) has not been asbutton ( 132), the shooting mode signed to the can be selected using camera menus ( 88). Shooting Mode The following shooting modes are available: Icon Mode Auto Varies Scene Description Automatic, "point-and-shoot" mode. Automatic mode with choice of twelve "scenes" suited to different subjects or shooting conditions. 14­20 23­29 88 Custom 1 Manual modes that offer control over all settings. Custom 2 Separate adjustments can be made in each mode. Number of Exposures Remaining If the number of exposures remaining reaches zero, the message "OUT OF MEMORY" will be displayed in the monitor. No further pictures can be taken until: · a new memory card is inserted ( 10) · pictures are deleted ( 21, 106) The "OUT OF MEMORY" message may clear from the display if a lower image quality or size is selected ( 30). 15 Step 2 -- Frame the Picture 1 Avoid pressing buttons on left side of camera while shooting. Ready the camera Hold the camera steadily in both hands. Don't Block the Shot To avoid muffled sound or dark or partially obscured pictures, keep fingers and other objects away from the microphone, lens, and flash. To avoid blocking the red-eye reduction lamp, keep your fingers below the ridges on the camera grip. Basic Photography 2 Zoom Zoom out in 8M 1/125 F5.6 125 15 Indicator shows amount of zoom when either button is pressed Frame the subject The 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 8 ×, and digital zoom, in which digital processing is used to further magnify the image up to 4 ×, for a total of 32 ×. Use the zoom buttons to frame your subject in the center of the monitor: · 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. · When the camera is zoomed in to maximum magnification, holding the button down for about two seconds will trigger digital zoom, and 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. 8M 1/125 F5.6 125 Digital zoom 16 15 The Built-in Speedlight At default settings, the built-in Speedlight will pop up automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway if additional light is required for correct exposure. Do not place your fingers where they will obstruct the built-in Speedlight. If the Speedlight is prevented from popping up when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, a message will be displayed. Do not attempt to raise the Speedlight by hand. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the Speedlight. To lower the Speedlight, gently press it straight down until it clicks into place. Do not apply force to the front, back, or sides. Digital Zoom ( 95) 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. 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. Auto Power Off (Standby Mode) If no operations are performed for one minute (three minutes when menus are displayed), the monitor and electronic viewfinder will turn off automatically and the camera will enter standby mode, reducing the drain on the batteries (if the camera is powered by an optional AC adapter or the Loop option is selected during a slide show [ 112], the monitor and viewfinder will turn off after thirty minutes). To reactivate , , or button or press the shutter-release button the display, press the , halfway. The length of time before the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the Auto off option in the setup menu ( 131). Basic Photography 17 Step 3 -- Focus and Shoot 1 Focus Press the shutter-release button halfway to set fomode, the camera cus and exposure ( 7). In 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. If the subject is poorly lit and the flash is on, the built-in Speedlight will pop up automatically and begin charging. With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, check the focus and flash indicators in the monitor or electronic viewfinder. On (red) Blinks red Off Flash will fire when picture is taken. Flash charging. Flash off or not required. Flash indicator Basic Photography Flash indicator 8M 1/125 F5.6 125 15 On (green) Subject in focus. * Focus indicator Camera unable to focus on subject at center of frame. Using focus lock, focus on another subject at same distance, then recompose picture and shoot. 37) or manual Focus indicator Blinks green * Always lights when focus is set to infinity ( focus is used ( 47). 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. Display Lag The image from the camera CCD must be processed before it can be displayed in the monitor or electronic viewfinder, resulting in a slight lag between the movement of the subject and the image in the display. This lag can be reduced by selecting Quick response for the Monitor options > Shutter release speed option in the setup menu ( 126). 18 During Recording While pictures are being recorded to the memory card, a (recording) or (wait) icon will be displayed in the monitor or electronic viewfinder. The camera 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. Low Battery If the flash fires when the low battery icon is displayed, the monitor will turn off while the Speedlight recharges. The AF-Assist Illuminator If lighting is poor when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the built-in Speedlight will pop up and the AF assist illuminator will light, allowing the camera to focus even when the subject is poorly lit. The AF-assist illuminator has a range of about 1.2 m (3´11). The AF-assist illuminator will not light if: · The built-in Speedlight is obstructed, preventing it from popping up (note that the AF-assist illuminator may light even when the flash is off; be careful not to obstruct the Speedlight while shooting) · Focus mode ( 37) is set to (infinity) · (Portrait), (Night Portrait), or (Close up) or is selected in scene mode ( 24­26) or Manual is chosen for Focus options > AF area mode ( 93) and the center focus area is not selected · (Landscape), (Night landscape), or (Fireworks show) is selected in scene mode ( 25­26) · A setting other than Time-lapse movie is selected in movie mode ( 49) · Manual is selected for Speedlight opt. > Pop up ( 96) and the built-in Speedlight is lowered 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). Basic Photography 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. Basic Photography 1 Focus 2 8M Check focus indicator 8M 1/125 F5.6 125 15 1/125 F5.6 125 15 Position subject in center of frame and press shutter-release button halfway. Check that focus indicator glows steadily, indicating that subject is in focus. 3 Recompose picture 4 8M Take picture 1/125 F5.6 125 15 Press shutter-release button rest of way down to take picture. Focus and exposure are locked while shutter-release button is pressed halfway. * * 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. The Button Focus and exposure will also lock while the button is pressed (if desired, the button can be used to lock focus but not exposure, or vice versa; 132). 20 Step 4 --View the Results (Quick review/Full-screen review) The button can be used to view pictures without leaving shooting mode. 1 2 2004.02.01 10:20 100NIKON 0001.JPG 0001 JPG Basic Photography 8M 1 1 Pictures displayed in top left corner of monitor (quick review). Press button again to display pictures full screen (full-screen review). Use the multi selector to view additional pictures. Press the multi selector down or right to view pictures in the order recorded, up or left to view picbutton a third tures in reverse order. To return to shooting mode, press the time or press the shutter-release button halfway. Deleting Unwanted Pictures (Full-Screen Review) To delete the picture displayed in full-screen review, press the button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option and then press the multi selector to the right to make a selection. · Yes: Delete the picture and return to full-screen review · No: Exit to full-screen review without deleting the picture Quick Review Pressing the button will not delete pictures displayed in quick review. Erase 1 image? No Yes Playback Mode Pictures can also be viewed by sliding the mode selector to 55). (playback mode; 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. 21 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 RAW-quality still HI-quality still Original FINE-, NORMAL-, or BASIC-quality still Movie Time-lapse movie Copy 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 DSCN DSCN INTN RSCN SSCN DSCN RSCN SSCN Extension .NEF .TIF .JPG .MOV .MOV .JPG .JPG .WAV .WAV .WAV 30 30 30 49 49 60 62 63 63 63 Basic Photography When a picture is viewed on the camera, 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 named with a three-digit folder number followed by a five-character identifier (e.g, "100NIKON"). The default identifier is NIKON; if desired, folders with other identifiers can be created and pictures organized by theme ( 108). Each sequence of pictures taken using interval-timer photography, Ultra HS, or panorama assist is stored in a separate folder with its own identifier: "INTVL" for interval timer photography ( 83), "N_" plus a three-digit sequence number for Ultra HS (e.g, "101N_001"; 80), or "P_" plus a three-digit sequence number for panorama assist (e.g, "101P_001"; 29). Folders can hold up to 200 pictures; if a picture is taken when the current folder contains 200 pictures, a new folder will be created by adding one to the current folder number. If a picture is taken 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 memory card is formatted ( 104) or a new memory card inserted. The first picture displayed when pictures are played back is the picture with the highest file number in the highest-numbered folder. 22 Scene Mode Taking Pictures in Scene Mode Scene mode offers a menu of twelve "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 the user the necessity of adjusting each setting separately. To select a scene: Scene Mode 1 8M 2 Portrait User setting SET-UP 1/125 F5.6 125 Select scene mode. * 15 MENU BK QUICK Set Display scene menu. button ( 132), * Default scene is . If User setting has not been assigned to scene mode can be selected using camera menus ( 88). 3 Party/Indoor User setting SET-UP Highlight scene (scene can also be highlighted by rotating command dial). Highlighted scene shown by large icon and caption. To exit without changing current selection, press . MENU BK QUICK Set 4 8M Select highlighted scene and return to shooting mode. Selected scene shown by icon in monitor or electronic viewfinder. 1/125 F5.6 125 15 The Scene Menu The scene menu also contains a User setting option for choosing the shooting mode ( 88) and a SET-UP option for access to the camera setup menu ( 122). Portrait User setting SET-UP MENU BK QUICK Set 23 Depending on the scene selected, restrictions may apply to flash mode ( ; 34), the AF-assist illuminator ( ; 19), focus mode ( ; 37), or focus area selection ( ; 93). These restrictions are noted on the pages that follow. Portrait ( ) Use for portraits. Main subject stands out clearly while background details are softened, lending composition sense of depth. · Degree of softening depends on amount of light available. * Scene Mode Auto -- Manual Party / Indoor ( ) Use for shots that include details of the background, or to capture the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. * Other modes can be selected. Auto Off Self-timer can be used. Scene Mode Depending on your subject, scene mode may not always produce the desired results. If results are not satisfactory, choose (auto) mode and try again. The AF-Assist Illuminator In (Portrait), (Night Portrait), and (Close up) modes, the AF-assist illuminator is only available when the center focus area is selected. Camera Shake ( ) In some scenes, slow shutter speeds may result in blurred pictures. The number of stars next to the icon indicates the precautions appropriate for avoiding blur: hold camera in both hands and brace elbows against body use tripod or rest camera on flat, level surface Selecting a Scene The scene can also be selected by pressing the dial. Selected scene is shown in control panel as 24 button and rotating the command ­ . Selecting a scene: