User manual NIKON COOLPIX 885

The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA E Product Documentation The documentation for this product includes the manuals listed below. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from your camera. Quick-Start Guide The Quick-Start Guide takes you through the process of unpacking and setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking your first pictures, and transferring them to your computer. Guide to Digital Photography The Guide to Digital Photography (this manual) provides complete operating instructions for your camera. Nikon View Reference Manual The Nikon View Reference Manual can be found in electronic format on the reference CD provided with your camera. For information on viewing the Reference Manual, see "Reference: Connections" in this manual. 2 3 For Your Safety Caring for the Camera and Battery Do not disassemble Touching the product's internal parts could result in injury. In the event of a malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikonauthorized service center for inspection. 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 symbols: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using your Nikon product to prevent possible injury. This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before using your Nikon product to prevent damage to the equipment. Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: · Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. · Use only the Nikon EN-EL1 lithium-ion battery or a 6V 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery. · When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards. · Do not short or disassemble the battery. · Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat. · Do not immerse in or expose to water. · Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins. · Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains. · When the battery is not in use, attach the terminal cover and store in a cool place. · Immediately after use, or when the product is used on battery power for an extended period, the battery may become hot. Before removing the battery, turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool. · When used with a 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery, the camera grip may become noticeably warm, but this does not indicate a malfunction. · Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation. 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 Nikonauthorized service center for inspection. Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire. Do not place strap around neck Placing the camera strap around your neck could result in strangulation. Special care should be taken to avoid placing the strap around the neck of an infant or child. 4 5 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. CAUTIONS Keep dry This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage. Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths. Keep free of salt, sand, and dust After using your camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt with a lightly dampened cloth and then dry your camera thoroughly. Removing memory cards Memory cards may become hot during use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. Do not touch the lens with your fingers The proper procedure for cleaning the lens is described in "Technical Notes: Caring for Your 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. Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens or to the battery, card, or connector. These parts are especially susceptible to damage. 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 (3.3 ft.) from the subject. Turn the product off before removing the battery or unplugging the AC adapter Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on, or while images are being recorded or deleted from memory. Forcibly cutting power to the product in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the internal circuitry or memory. To prevent an accidental interruption of power, avoid carrying the product from one location to another while the AC adapter is connected. When using the viewfinder When operating the mode dial and the zoom button with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken not to put your finger in your eye accidentally. Avoid contact with liquid crystal Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. 6 7 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. · On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. Be sure the battery is fully charged before taking pictures outside in cold weather. Keep a spare battery in a warm place and exchange the two as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge. · Should the battery terminals become dirty, wipe them off with a clean, dry cloth before use. 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. Memory cards · Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. Inserting or removing cards with the power on could render them unusable. · Insert memory cards as shown in the illustration at right. Inserting cards upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card. Notes on the Monitor · The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. This is a characteristic common to all TFT LCD monitors and does not indicate a malfunction. Images recorded with the product will not be affected. · Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light. · The monitor is lit by a fluorescent backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon service representative. · Do not apply pressure to the monitor, as this could cause damage or malfunction. Dust or lint adhering to the monitor can be removed with a blower brush. Stains can be removed by rubbing the surface lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather. · Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. Storage · To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If you will not be using the product for a long period of time, remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant. Do not, however, store the camera case in a plastic bag, as this may cause the material to deteriorate. Note that desiccant gradually loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at regular intervals. · Do not store the camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls, close to equipment that produces strong magnetic fields, or in areas subject to extremes of temperature, for example near a space heater or in a closed vehicle on a hot day. · To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting the camera away again. · Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Batteries · When you turn the device on, check the battery-level displayed in the monitor to determine whether the battery needs to be replaced. The battery needs to be replaced when the battery-level indicator appears. · Ready a spare battery and keep it fully charged when taking pictures on important occasions. Depending on your location, you may find it difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice. 8 9 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 E885 This equipment has been tested and found to Tested To Comply comply with the limits for a Class B digital With FCC Standards device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE 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. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. 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. 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. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200 10 11 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 is 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. Trademark Information Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, Mac OS, Power Macintosh, PowerBook, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Finder, Macintosh PC Exchange, Power Mac, iMac, and iBook are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM and IBM PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation, used under license. Microsoft is a registered trademark, and Windows, MS-Windows and Windows NT trademarks, of Microsoft Corporation. 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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. · 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 prohibited except when it is done for personal use at home or for similar restricted and non-commercial use. A Note on Electronically Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, and turn the camera on again. If you are using an AC adapter, disconnect and reconnect the adapter, and turn the camera on again. If the camera continues to malfunction after performing the above operation, contact retailer or Nikon representative. Note that performing the above operation may eliminate data not recorded to the CF memory card at the time the camera stopped functioning. Data already recorded to the CF memory card will not be affected. 12 13 Table of Contents Product Documentation .....................................................................................3 For Your Safety ...............................................................................................4-9 Notices .......................................................................................................10-13 Introduction: Before You Begin ................................................17-39 Overview: About This Manual ....................................................18-19 Getting to Know the COOLPIX885: Where to Find It--Parts of the COOLPIX885..........................................20-21 How to Use It--Camera Controls and Displays......................................22-29 Where Do I Go from Here?: Doing More with Your Digital Camera .................................75-85 How Do I Send Pictures to My Friends and Family?: Distributing Photos by E-Mail and the Web .........................76-81 Creating Small Picture Files for E-Mail and the Web...............................76-79 Distributing Images Electronically ...........................................................80-81 How Do I Make Prints?: From Data to Paper............................82-84 Taking Pictures for Printing ..........................................................................82 Digital Print-Order Format (DPOF) ...............................................................83 Printing from Removable Media...................................................................84 Menu Guide: Using Camera Menus ...........................................30-39 Viewing the Menus ......................................................................................31 Making a Selection......................................................................................32 Accessing Multi-Page Menus ......................................................................33 Index to Menu Options ..........................................................................34-39 The SET-UP Menu ............................................................................34-35 The Shooting Menu ..........................................................................36-37 The Playback Menu ..........................................................................38-39 How Do I Keep Track of My Photos?: Using Image Database Software ................................................85 Reference: The Details ............................................................87-205 Beyond Point-and-Shoot..........................................................88-101 Creative Photography: Choosing a Mode .............................................88-89 Framing Pictures: Optical and Digital Zoom ...........................................90-91 Focusing Near and Far: Focus Mode Button .........................................92-94 Delaying Shutter Release: Self-Timer Mode ...........................................95-96 Throwing Light on Your Subject: The Flash Button.................................97-99 Bright, Dark, and High-Contrast Subjects: Exposure Compensation .........100 Choosing a Focus Area: Manual Focus-Area Selection .............................101 Tutorial: Getting Started ............................................................41-73 First Steps: Getting Ready to Use Your Camera.......................42-53 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Attach the Camera Strap and Lens Cap ................................................43 Insert the Battery ..............................................................................44-46 Insert the CF Memory Card ..............................................................47-49 Check the Battery Level .........................................................................50 Choose a Language...............................................................................51 Set the Date and Time......................................................................52-53 Ready the Camera (AUTO Mode) .....................................................55-56 Adjust Camera Settings (Optional)..........................................................57 Compose the Picture ........................................................................58-59 Focus and Shoot ..............................................................................60-61 Check the Results..................................................................................62 Turn the Camera Off...............................................................................62 Assisted Creative Photography: Select Scene Mode ........................63-67 Camera Setup: The SETUP Menu..........................................102-125 To View the SET-UP Menu ........................................................................102 Making Effective Use of Memory: Image Size and Quality Menu ........103-107 Organizing Your Pictures: The Folders Menu......................................108-112 Monitor Options .................................................................................113-114 Conserving Battery Power: The Auto Off Menu .........................................115 File Numbering: The Seq. Number Menu ..................................................116 CF Card Format ........................................................................................117 Storing Camera Settings: The Controls Menu ...........................................118 Confirming Shutter Release: The Shot Confirm Lamp Menu......................119 Photo Information and Transfer Setting: The Pic Data/Transfer Menu.120-121 The Date Menu .........................................................................................122 Choosing a Video Standard: The Video Mode Menu.................................122 The Language Menu .................................................................................123 Restoring Default Settings: The Reset All Menu .................................124-125 15 Taking Pictures............................................................................54-67 Reviewing and Deleting..............................................................68-73 Quick Review ..............................................................................................70 Full-Screen Review......................................................................................71 Thumbnail Review .......................................................................................72 Selecting images for transfer to the computer .............................................73 14 Advanced Photography: CSM Shooting Mode .....................126-154 Adjusting Exposure Manually: Manual Exposure Mode ......................127-129 Reacting Faster to Light: Sensitivity (ISO Equivalency) .......................130-131 Focusing at a Preset Distance: Manual Focus....................................132-133 Using CSM Shooting Menu Options .............................................134-154 Keeping Colors True: The White Balance Menu .................................135-136 Measuring Light: The Metering Menu .................................................137-138 Taking Pictures in a Sequence: The Continuous Menu.......................139-140 Getting Sharper Pictures: The BSS (Best-Shot Selector) Menu .................141 Contrast, Brightness and Image Type: The Image Adjustment Menu .142-143 Making Edges More Distinct: The Image Sharpening Menu.......................144 Setting for Optional Lens Converters: The Lens Menu .......................145-146 Modifying Sensitivity from a Menu: The Sensitivity Menu ...........................147 Exposure Options ..............................................................................148-149 Focus Options ...................................................................................150-151 Auto Bracketing .................................................................................152-153 Noise Reduction........................................................................................154 Before You Begin Introduction Overview pp. 18-19 Parts of the COOLPIX885 pp. 20-33 Menu Guide pp. 34-39 This chapter is divided into the following sections: Overview Read this section for a description of how this manual is organized and for an explanation of the symbols and conventions used. Parts of the COOLPIX885 Bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the manual for information on the names and functions of camera parts. Menu Guide Refer to this section for instructions on using the menus that control some aspects of camera operation. This section also contains an index of menu options. Playing Images Back: Playback Mode ..................................155-177 Basic Playback ..................................................................................156-162 The Playback Menu ...........................................................................163-175 Television Playback: Connecting Your Camera to a Video Device ......176-177 Connections: Your Camera and Your Computer ...................178-186 Before Your Begin: Installing Nikon View ............................................179-180 Getting Connected: Connecting to Your Computer............................181-184 Reading Pictures from CF Memory Cards ..........................................185-186 Technical Notes: Camera Care, Options and Resources .....187-205 Caring for Your Camera.............................................................................188 Optional Accessories.................................................................................189 Web Resources.........................................................................................190 Troubleshooting .................................................................................191-193 Error Messages..................................................................................194-196 Specifications.....................................................................................197-201 Index ........................................................................................202-205 16 17 Overview About This Manual Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites: · For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ · For users in Europe: http://www.nikon-euro.com/ · For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Introduction--Overview 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/ Thank you for your purchase of a COOLPIX885 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking digital pictures with your COOLPIX885. As you read through it, you will find explanations not only of how the camera works but also of why certain features have been included, and how they may be used to take pictures in many different situations. The Introduction (this section) provides a quick overview of camera parts and menus that can be referred to later as you read through the remainder of the manual. The Introduction is followed by a "Tutorial" that gives you enough information for simple "point-and-shoot" photography when you first start using your camera. This section may be all you need to read if you want to take advantage of the simplicity and immediacy of digital photography. Once you have taken a few pictures, "Where Do I Go from Here?" outlines how to send copies to your friends and relatives by e-mail, how to order prints using digital "print orders" that you create with the camera, and how to keep track of your photos using image database software. It also provides some tips on how to take pictures for electronic distribution and for printing on a personal color printer. Finally, the "Reference" section provides a comprehensive guide to all aspects of digital photography with the COOLPIX885, including creative photography in the camera's custom shooting modes, flash and close-up photography, taking movies, and manual control of exposure, tone, and sharpness. The "Reference" section also includes information on caring for your camera, troubleshooting, and optional accessories. 18 19 Getting to Know the COOLPIX885 The Parts of the Camera and Their Functions Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section an refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. Where to Find It--Parts of the COOLPIX885 The parts of the camera are identified below. For more information on the function of each part, refer to the page number that follows it. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 A B C D E F G H I J K L M The functions of the controls and displays that are labeled with a letter of the alphabet are outlined in the following section. 20 Red-eye reduction/Self-timer lamp.........................p. 98/95 Built-in Speedlight .......................................................p. 97 Battery chamber cover................................................p. 44 Battery chamber cover latch .......................................p. 44 Viewfinder ...................................................................p. 58 Lens..........................................................................p. 197 Video output connector ............................................p. 176 Tripod socket Red light .....................................................................p. 22 Green light ..................................................................p. 22 Camera strap eyelet....................................................p. 43 DC-in connector/USB connector cover................p. 46/176 Memory card slot cover ..............................................p. 47 Viewfinder ..................................................................p. Monitor.......................................................................p. Power switch .............................................................p. Shutter release button ...............................................p. Mode dial ...................................................................p. Multi selector .............................................................p. Zoom button ..............................................................p. TRANSFER button.....................................................p. QUICK p button......................................................p. 1/5 button ............................................................p. 2/6 button.......................................................p. 3/7 button..........................................................p. MENU button.............................................................p. 22 23 24 24 25 26 27 27 28 28 29 29 29 Introduction--Getting to Know the COOLPIX885 21 How to Use It--Camera Controls and Displays A The Viewfinder Pictures can be framed in the viewfinder or in the monitor. Note that when your subject is Red light within 1.5 m (4.9 ft.) of the camera, the final picture will differ slightly from the image seen Green light in the viewfinder. Use the monitor when your subject is close to the camera. The two lights next to the viewfinder provide a guide to camera status while you frame your picture. Light On Red Light (Flash-ready light) Flashes Off On Flashes rapidly Flashes normally Green Light (Autofocus light) Meaning Flash (Speedlight) will fire when picture is taken. Flash (Speedlight) charging (p. 99). Flash (Speedlight) not required or flash set to "off". Subject in focus. Camera unable to focus on subject. Use focus lock (p. 61). Camera recording image(s) to CF memory card. Do not eject card or remove or disconnect power source while green light is blinking. Digital zoom (p. 90) in effect. Use the Monitor. B Monitor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 14 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Introduction--Getting to Know the COOLPIX885 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Like the viewfinder, the monitor can be used to frame pictures. During shooting, the monitor shows the view through the camera lens together with icons indicating the status of various camera settings. The monitor is also used to display pictures during quick review (p. 70) and playback (p. 155). In the shooting modes, the following indicators appear in the monitor. 1 Scene .......................................p. 63 15 Spot exposure metering area/ Focus area ......................p. 137/101 2 Self-timer ..................................p. 95 3 Zoom........................................p. 90 16 Image sharpening ...................p. 144 4 Digital zoom..............................p. 90 17 White balance.........................p. 135 5 "Date not set" icon*1.................p. 52 18 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency)....p. 130 6 Manual focus distance............p. 132 19 Image adjustment/Black-and-white ...............................................p. 142 7 Flash mode...............................p. 98 8 Current Folder name*2 ............p. 108 20 Image size ..............................p. 106 9 Lens converter setting ............p. 145 21 Image quality ..........................p. 104 10 Best Shot Selector .................p. 141 22 Metering method ....................p. 137 23 Exposure mode ......................p. 148 11 Exposure lock (Auto exposure lock/ White balance lock) ................p. 148 24 Shutter speed.........................p. 128 25 Exposure display (manual exposure 12 Exposure bracketing/White balance mode) .....................................p. 128 bracketing ..............................p. 152 13 Continuous setting..................p. 139 26 Aperture .................................p. 127 14 Battery level indicator*3 .............p. 50 27 Exposure Compensation ........p. 100 28 Number of exposures remaining/ Movie duration...................p. 56/160 *1 Blinks if date/time has not been set. *2 Not displayed when folder name is set to NIKON. *3 Only displayed when battery power drops below a certain level. Flashes slowly 22 23 C Power switch E The Mode dial The power switch turns the camera on and off. When the camera is turned on, the green light next to the viewfinder will turn on and the lens will zoom out in shooting mode. The lens retracts automatically when the camera is turned off. Icon Mode Auto Description An automatic mode for simple, "point-andshoot" snapshot pictures. This mode offers a choice of settings for specific scenes. Each of the 12 modes optimizes the camera for scenes of specific type, such as sunsets or portraits. Gives you complete control of all settings, including exposure mode. In this mode, you can record silent movies up to forty seconds in length. This mode lets you configure the camera's basic settings such as date, time etc. This mode is used to play back and delete pictures. Page 55 Introduction--Getting to Know the COOLPIX885 a i CSM Scene 63 D Shutter release button 1 2 Custom 126 m The COOLPIX885 has a two-stage shutter release button. Press the shutter release button halfway to focus /. The green light next to the viewfinder will come on when the camera has focused on the subject. Focus will remain fixed while the button is held in this position (focus lock). Press the shutter release button all the way down to take a picture ¤. Movie 89 SETUP Setup 102 p Playback 155 24 25 F The Multi selector The Multi selector is used for a variety of operations: to compose pictures, to scroll through images in quickly review and playback, and to navigate through the camera menus and control the display in the Monitor. Position Situation Taking pictures with focus area indicators on* Full-frame playback/fullscreen review Function Shift the focus area down. Create a small-sized picture file. Move highlight bar down. Page 101 76 32 Position Situation Function Page Using the menu Taking pictures without focus area indicators Turn the Monitor on and off; hide and display camera Full-frame playback/ settings. full-screen review Taking pictures with focus area indicators on* Using the menus Taking pictures with focus area indicators on* Full-frame playback/quick review/full-screen review Using the menus Taking pictures with focus area indicators on* Full-frame playback/quick review/full-screen review Using the menus Shift the focus area up. Move the highlight bar up. Shift the focus area left. View the picture including small pictures recorded before the current picture. Return to the previous menu. Shift the focus area right. View the picture including small pictures recorded after the current picture. Make a selection. 158 * Focus area indicators are displayed when "Manual" option is selected in "Focus Options > AF Area Mode" in CSM shooting menu, or when Portrait (p. 65) or Close Up (p. 67) is selected in Scene mode. Introduction--Getting to Know the COOLPIX885 G The Zoom button 101 32 101 156 70 71 32 101 156 70 71 32 Use the zoom button to frame pictures. Press W to zoom out, increasing the area visible in the final picture. Press T to zoom in, enlarging small or distant objects to fill the frame (p. 90). When an image is being played back full screen, press T (T) to zoom in on that image. Press W to cancel zoom (p. 161). H The TRANSFER button The transfer (TRANSFER) button is used to select images for transfer and to transfer selected images from the camera to a computer running Nikon View. When images are played back on the camera monitor, the TRANSFER button is used to select movies and pictures for transfer to a computer at a later date (p. 73). When the camera is connected to a computer running Nikon View, pressing the TRANSFER button copies all selected images to the computer (p. 80). 26 27 I The QUICK p button When taking pictures, the quick review (QUICK p) button is used to view the results of earlier pictures while setting up the next shot (p. 70). K 2/6 button The functions controlled by the 2/6 button depend on the operating mode and on the combination of buttons used. Function Mode AUTO, SCENE, CSM Operation Page 92 Introduction--Getting to Know the COOLPIX885 J 1/75 button The functions controlled by the 1/5 button depend on the operating mode and on the combination of buttons used. Focus mode Manual focus distance Photo-information display 2 Press 2+ 6 Press CSM p (Playback) 132 158 Function Exposure compensation Mode AUTO, SCENE, CSM (exposure mode P only) CSM (exposure mode M only) CSM (exposure mode M only) CSM p, full-screen review or thumbnail review mode in AUTO, SCENE or CSM Operation Page 100 1+ 1+ 1+ 1+ 5 Press L 3/7 button When taking pictures, the flash mode (3) button controls the built-in Speedlight (p. 97). In full-frame playback or full-screen review, pressing this button displays the images stored on the CF memory card as small (thumbnail) preview , allowing you to choose images for playback or deletion from a menu of nine or four (p. 72, 162). Shutter speed 128 Aperture Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) Single-image deletion 127 130 71-72, 156, 162 M The MENU button Press the MENU button to display or hide the menu for the current operating mode except in AUTO or m movie mode, or to display the second page of a two-page menu (p. 31). 28 29 Menu Guide Using Camera Menus Changes to some settings can be made with the help of menus that appear in the monitor. The options available depend on the operating mode. No menu is available in AUTO and movie mode. Viewing the Menus When the camera is on, the menu for the current operating mode except AUTO and m movie can be displayed by pressing the MENU button. WHITE BALANCE Mode Menu Description Basic camera setup (image quality and size setting, formatting CF memory cards, setting the time and date, etc.) Advanced shooting options (white balance, metering, etc.) Select the scene from a menu of 12 creative shooting situations. Playback options such as deleting selected pictures or selecting images for transfer to your computer, etc. Page SETUP CSM (Custom) i p SET-UP 102 PAGE2 SELECT SET SHOOTING MENU SCENE 134 63 Press MENU Menu for current operating mode displayed Introduction--Menu Guide PLAYBACK MENU 163 If " PAGE2" appears at the lower left corner of the menu, pressing the MENU button again will display the menu's second page. When " OFF" is displayed, pressing the MENU button returns you to shooting or playback mode. WHITE BALANCE PAGE2 SELECT SET 30 31 Making a Selection Use the Multi selector to make a selection. Accessing Multi-Page Menus To move between pages in a multi-page menu: METERING Matrix Spot Center-Weighted Spot AF Area 1 PAGE2 METERING 2 SET OFF 1 SET WHITE BALANCE 2 SET SHOOTING MENU1 SELECT SELECT PAGE2 SELECT PAGE2 SELECT SET Highlight menu item Display options Position cursor in main menu Highlight page tab 3 OFF METERING Matrix Spot Center-Weighted Spot AF Area 4 SET PAGE2 METERING 3 SELECT SET SHOOTING MENU2 4 SET IMAGE SIZE & QUALITY Introduction--Menu Guide SELECT Highlight option Make selection OFF SELECT OFF SELECT SET 5 Highlight page number Display selected page · You can also jump from the first page to the second page of a multi-page menu by pressing the MENU button once. Exit menu and return to shooting mode · To return to the previous menu after making a selection, press the Multi selector to the left or right. · The view through the lens is visible behind the CSM and SCENE menus. To take pictures while the menu is displayed, press the shutter-release button. 32 33 Index to Menu Options SET-UP1 Image Quality Image Size Folders Monitor Options Auto Off Seq. Numbers CF Card Format PAGE2 SELECT IMAGE QUALITY Image Quality FINE Image Size NORMAL Folders BASIC Monitor Options Auto Off Seq. Numbers CF Card Format SELECT SET SET-UP 1 Set Mode dial to SETUP. SET SET-UP menu contains two pages of options. SET-UP2 Controls Shot Confirm Lamp Pic data/Confirm Date Video Mode Language Reset All PAGE1 SELECT CONTROLS save save save Digital Zoom Done BK SELECT SET SET-UP 2 Press the MENU button or Multi selector to switch between SET-UP menu 1 and 2. SET Image Quality Select the image quality (except HI) used for all modes (p. 103) FINE NORMAL BASIC Controls Set camera to "remember" settings in effect when camera is turned off Turn digital zoom on or off (p. 118) 3 save 2 save ! save Digital Zoom Off On On/Off On/Off On/Off On/Off IMAGE SIZE Image Quality Image Size FULL Folders XGA Monitor Options VGA Auto Off Seq. Numbers CF Card Format SELECT SET FOLDERS Image Quality Image Size Folders Options Monitor Options N I K O N Auto Off Seq. Numbers CF Card Format SELECT SET MONITOR OPTIONS Image Quality Image Size Folders Monitor Options Display Mode Auto Off Brightness Seq. Numbers CF Card Format Hue SELECT SET AUTO OFF Image Quality Image Size Folders Monitor Options Auto Off Seq. Numbers CF Card Format SELECT Image Size Choose image size used for all modes (p. 103) FULL XGA VGA New/Rename/ Delete SHOT CONFIRM Controls Shot Confirm Lam Pic data/Confirm Date Video Mode Language Reset All SELECT Off On Shot Confirm Lamp Control visual shutter release confirmation (p. 119) Introduction--Menu Guide SET Folders Create, rename or delete folders; choose folder to record to (p. 108) Options NIKON (Folder name) Display Mode Brightness Hue PIC DATA/TRANSFER Controls Shot Confirm Lam Pic data/Transfer Date info txt Video Mode Auto Transfer Language Reset All SELECT SET DATE Pic Data/Transfer Save photo information in text format; turn transfer marking on or off (p. 120) info. txt Auto Transfer On/Off On/Off Monitor Options Adjust monitor brightness and hue (p. 113) Monitor On/Review Only/ Preview Only/Monitor Off (5 levels) (11 levels) Date D Y M Set date and time (p. 122) Year/Month/Day/Hour/ Minute Display order 2001. 01. 01 00 00 SELECT SET Auto Off 30S 1M 5M 3 0M SET Set time delay for Auto-Off function (p. 115) 30 S 1M 5M 30 M On Off Reset VIDEO MODE Controls Shot Confirm Lamp Pic data/Confirm Date Video Mode NTSC Language PAL Reset All SELECT SET LANGUAGE Controls Shot Confirm Lamp Pic data/Confirm Date Video Mode Language Reset All SELECT RESET ALL Video Mode Select the video standard to use for playback on TV (p. 122) NTSC PAL D E F J S No Yes SEQ. NUMBERS Image Quality Image Size Folders Monitor Options Auto Off On Seq. Numbers Off CF Card Format Reset SELECT SET CF CARD FORMAT WARNING ! All images will be deleted ! No Format SELECT SET Seq. Numbers Reset Seq. Number function; turn file numbering on or off (p. 116) Language D E F J S SET Select language for menu and message display (p. 123) CF Card Format Format CF memory card (p. 117) Reset All Reset all settings to default values (p. 124) SET WARNING! All images will be deleted! Reset all setting to default values No/Format OFF No Yes SELECT 34 35 WHITE BALANCE Shooting Menu 1 (CSM) Set Mode dial to CSM. Press the MENU button to select. Shooting menu contains two pages of options. IMAGE SIZE & QUALITY Shooting Menu 2 (CSM) Press the MENU button or Multi selector to switch between the Shooting menus. PAGE2 SELECT SET OFF SELECT SET WHITE BALANCE Auto White Bal Preset Fine Incandescent Fluorescent Cloudy Speed l i ght OFF SELECT SET White Balance Select the white balance to match lighting conditions (p. 135) A Auto White Bal Preset Fine Incandescent Matrix Spot Center-Weighted Spot AF Area Single Continuous Multi-shot 16 VGA Sequence Off BSS On Fluorescent Cloudy Speedlight IMAGE SIZE & QUALITY Image Quality Image Size Image Quality and Size Set image quality and size used for all modes (p. 103) Image Quality Image Size HI/FINE/NORMAL/ BASIC FULL/XGA/VGA OFF SELECT SET METERING Matrix Spot Center-Weighted Spot AF Area Metering Select metering mode (p. 137) SENSITIVITY AUTO 100 200 400 Sensitivity Adjust sensitivity setting for current mode (mirrors setting made with 1 button) (p. 147) OFF SELECT SET OFF SELECT SET AUTO 100 200 400 Exposure mode AE Lock EXP. +/­ AF Area Mode Auto-Focus Mode Focus Confirmation Distance Units Off On WB Bracketing P/M Off/On/Reset +2.0 to ­2.0 Auto/Manual/Off Continuous AF/Single AF MF/On/Off m/ft Introduction--Menu Guide CONTINUOUS Continuous Select Shooting mode (p. 139) Ultra HS EXPOSURE OPTIONS Exposure Options Set exposure mode, turn AE Lock and Auto Bracketing on or off, set exposure compensation (p. 148) SET Single Continuous Multi-shot 16 VGA Sequence Ultra HS OFF SELECT BEST SHOT SELECTOR Exposure Mode AE Lock EXP. +/­ SET OFF SELECT Best-Shot Selector Turn best shot selection on or off (p. 141) FOCUS OPTIONS Focus Options Select AF Area, change Autofocus mode, confirm focus, distance unit displayed (p. 150) SET Off On OFF SELECT SET AF Area Mode Auto-Focus Mode Focus Confirmation Distance Units OFF SELECT AUTO BRACKETING IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Auto Normal More Contrast Less Contrast Lighten Image Darken Image Black&Whine OFF SELECT SET IMAGE SHARPENING Image Adjustment Adjust brightness or contrast of image (p. 142) AUTO Normal More Contrast Less Contrast Auto High Normal Low Normal Wide Adapter Telephoto 1 Telephoto 2 Lighten Image Darken Image Black & White Auto Bracketing Set Auto Bracketing (on or off) or White Balance Bracketing (p. 152) SET