User manual NIKON COOLPIX 995

The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA E For Your Safety This section contains important safety information. Read this section in its entirety before using your COOLPIX995 or the software provided with your camera. Warnings and Cautions The symbols listed below are used in this guide and in other documentation to indicate warnings and cautions that should be read before use. This symbol is used to mark warnings that should be read before use to prevent possible injury. Before Using the Camera 3 Warning Before Using the Camera This chapter provides information that you should read before using this camera. Caution This symbol indicates where caution should be exercised to avoid damaging your Nikon product. Warnings To prevent injury, observe the following warnings when using your Nikon product. 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 camera strap around neck Placing the camera strap around your neck could result in strangulation. Special care should be taken to avoid placing the strap around the neck of an infant or child. Do not disassemble Touching the product's internal parts could result in injury. In the event of a malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikonauthorized service center for inspection. 2 For Your Safety--continued Observe proper precautions when handling the battery The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product: · Make sure the product is off before replacing the battery. If you are using the AC adapter, Make sure it is unplugged. · Use only the supplied rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 lithium-ion battery or a 6V 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery (available separately). · When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards. · Do not short-circuit 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. · The battery is 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. · Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation. 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. When operating the diopter adjustment dial with your eye to the Viewfinder, care should be taken not to put your finger in your eye accidentally. Before Using the Camera 5 When using the Viewfinder Cautions Observe the following precautions to ensure that you continue to get the most from your Nikon product. Keep dry This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. 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 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. 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. Do not touch the lens with your fingers The proper procedure for cleaning the lens is described on page 165 of this document. Do not walk while looking through the Viewfinder Walking while looking through the camera's Viewfinder or color LCD monitor could result in a fall or other injury. Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens or to the battery, card, or connector covers. These parts are especially susceptible to damage. Removing memory cards Memory cards may become hot during use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the camera 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. 4 For Your Safety--continued Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Attach the strap (p. 40) and lens-cap cord and keep the strap around your wrist when carrying the camera. 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. Before Using the Camera 7 Keep away from strong magnetic fields Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that produces strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields. The magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters or household television sets could interfere with the color monitor, damage data stored on the flashmemory card, or affect the product's internal circuitry. Notice for customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission E995 (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Tested To Comply Statement With FCC Standards This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. Nikon Inc. 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200 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 its carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature. Batteries When you turn the device on, check the battery-level displayed in the control panel to determine whether the battery needs to be replaced. The battery needs to be replaced when the battery-level indicator is flashing. The battery-level indicator may briefly show N (battery fully charged) after an exhausted battery is reinserted in the camera. On cold days, the capacity of the battery tends to decrease. When taking pictures outside in cold weather, keep a warm spare battery on hand. Should the battery terminals become dirty, wipe them with a clean, dry cloth before use. Memory cards Observe the following precautions when handling CompactFlashTM 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 on page 36. Inserting cards upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card. 6 For Your Safety--continued 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. Notices Concerning the Manuals Provided with This Product · Reproduction, in whole or in part, of any of the manuals provided with your Nikon product requires prior permission from Nikon. · The information contained in these manuals is subject to change without notice. · While Nikon has made every effort to produce perfect manuals, we appreciate any opportunity for improvement. Should you find any mistakes, we would be grateful if you were to kindly let us know. The address of Nikon's representative in your area is provided separately. Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins or 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. Disclaimer of Liability · Nikon does not accept liability for damages resulting from the use of this product. A Note on Memory Cards Your digital camera uses CompactFlash flash-memory cards to store photographs. While any card conforming to CompactFlash specifications can be used, performance may vary depending on the make of card. Nikon CompactFlash memory cards are recommended. 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, or tickets, such as passes and meal coupons. Trademark Information Apple, the Apple logo, Macintosh, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Finder, Macintosh PC Exchange, Power Macintosh and PowerBook 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. 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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. 8 9 Before Using the Camera Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Nikon COOLPIX995 digital camera--a camera that is sure to make photography a bigger part of your life. Get to know your COOLPIX995 digital camera, and be sure to read this manual thoroughly before using it. We recommend that you keep this manual handy. Fast Track Guide In addition to taking first time users step-by-step through the process of setting up and using the camera, the printed Fast Track Guide gives a quick overview of camera settings. About This Manual This manual is organized in a progressive fashion from basic operations to more advanced operations so you get to know the camera better and better as you operate it following the instructions. This section includes information necessary before using this camera, such as precautions for safe use, nomenclature, a quick guide, a menu guide, etc. This section introduces necessary preparations such as installing the battery, inserting the CF memory card and making various camera settings before using the camera. This section introduces useful advice on COOLPIX camera techniques such as how to hold the camera and how to press the Shutter release button. This section explains some aspects of simple "Point and Shoot" photography and simple playback operation. Before Using the Camera Take trial shots Take trial shots before shooting at important occasions like weddings or graduations. Preparation Have Nikon check your camera regularly Nikon recommends that you have your camera serviced by an authorized dealer or service center at least once every two years. Useful Advice on COOLPIX Camera Techniques Using your camera correctly The Nikon COOLPIX995's performance has been optimized for use with Nikon brand accessories. Accessories made by other manufacturers may not meet Nikon's criteria for specifications, and nonconforming accessories could damage the COOLPIX995's components. Nikon cannot guarantee the COOLPIX995's performance when it is used with other than Nikon brand accessories. Simple Shooting and Playback Detailed Operations This section includes detailed explanations of shooting, playback and deletion of images. Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites: · For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/ · For users in Europe: http://www.nikon-euro.com/ · For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information and general advice on digital imaging and photography. For more information, please contact your nearest Nikon representative. http://www.nikon-image.com/eng/ Advanced Operations This section provides complete descriptions of advanced camera operations. Using the Camera Menus This section gives detailed explanations of menu items in the Shooting and Playback modes. Connections This section describes connection to external devices such as TV sets or personal computers. Miscellaneous 10 This section covers optional accessories, troubleshooting and specifications. 11 Contents Before Using the Camera ................................................................2-27 For Your Safety ..............................................................................................3-9 Introduction.....................................................................................................10 About This Manual ..........................................................................................11 Nomenclature ............................................................................................14-17 Quick Guide...............................................................................................18-21 Menu Guide: Shooting Mode .............................................................22-23 Menu Guide: Shooting Mode...........................................................24-25 Menu Guide: Playback Mode ...............................................................26-27 Advanced Operations.....................................................................79-90 Autofocus Lock/Auto Exposure Lock ..............................................................80 Manual Focus .................................................................................................81 Situations Where Autofocus May not Work as Expected.................................82 Recording Movie/Movie Playback ..............................................................83-84 Quick Delete/Holding the Image in the Display................................................85 Quick Review Mode/Full-Screen Review Mode..........................................86-87 Viewing Additional Picture Information .......................................................88-89 Sync Terminal..................................................................................................90 Preparation......................................................................................29-40 Installing Battery ........................................................................................30-31 Selecting a Language ................................................................................32-33 Setting Date/Time......................................................................................34-35 Inserting CF Memory Card.........................................................................36-37 Formatting CF Memory Cards....................................................................38-39 Strap and Lens Cap........................................................................................40 Using the Camera Menus ............................................................91-152 Setting Shooting Menus ..........................................................................92-119 Setting Shooting SET-UP Menus ...........................................................120-135 Playback Menus ....................................................................................136-147 Playback SET-UP Menus .......................................................................148-152 Connections ................................................................................153-160 Connecting to an AC Adapter (optional) ........................................................154 Connecting to a television or VCR.................................................................155 Connecting to a computer .....................................................................156-160 Useful Advice on COOLPIX Camera Techniques ........................41-44 Holding the Camera ........................................................................................42 Holding the Camera/Pressing the Shutter Release Button ..............................43 Mode Dial and Multi Selector ..........................................................................44 Miscellaneous .............................................................................161-179 Optional Accessories .............................................................................162-164 Operating Conditions ....................................................................................164 Caring for Your Camera.................................................................................165 Troubleshooting .....................................................................................166-167 Error Messages......................................................................................168-171 Specifications ........................................................................................172-175 Index .....................................................................................................176-179 Simple Shooting and Playback .....................................................45-56 Basic Operation (Auto Mode).....................................................................46-52 Self-Timer Operation .......................................................................................53 Simple Playback Operations ......................................................................54-55 Other Functions ..............................................................................................56 Detailed Operations .......................................................................57-78 Setting Image Quality and Size ..................................................................58-59 How Much Space is Left on My CF Memory Card-- Confirming the Number of Exposures Remaining......................................60 Selecting the Focus Mode .........................................................................61-62 Digital Zoom....................................................................................................63 Setting the Exposure mode .......................................................................64-68 Setting the Flash Mode..............................................................................69-70 Setting the Exposure Compensation Value......................................................71 Adjusting Sensitivity ...................................................................................72-73 Playback....................................................................................................74-76 Deleting Photographs ................................................................................77-78 12 13 Before Using the Camera Nomenclature 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 MOD E Inside memory card slot cover 1 2 Opening Sync terminal cover 11 12 13 14 3 Inside video output connector/ USB connector cover 15 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 16 Video output connector USB connector Speedlight up 1 Viewfinder p. 16 2 Red-eye reduction/Self-timer lamp p. 70/53 3 Lens 4 MONITOR button p. 46 5 QUICK review button p. 51 6 MENU button p. 92 7 Control panel p. 16 8 Mode dial p. 44 9 Shutter release button p. 43 10 MODE/FUNC (function) 1 button p. 64/130 11 Exposure Compensation/FUNC (function) 2 button p. 71/131 12 Command dial 13 Video output connector/USB connector cover p. 155/157 14 Zoom buttons p. 47 15 Memory card slot cover p. 36 16 Camera strap eyelets p. 40 14 1 2 3 4 5 DC-in connector cover p. 154 Sync terminal p. 90 Diopter adjustment dial p. 43 Viewfinder eyepiece p. 16 Red LED p. 16 6 7 8 9 10 Green LED p. 16 Swivel lock lever p. 106 Tripod socket Battery chamber cover p. 30 Battery chamber cover latch p. 30 · The following buttons have different functions in different modes: Refer to the figure on p. 14 for the location of each button. Flash sync sensor Photocell 4 MONITOR button 5 QUICK review button 6 MENU button 12 Command dial 14 Zoom buttons 23 Multi selector 17 Speedlight lock-release lever p. 50 18 Built-in Speedlight p. 50 19 Focus mode/Manual focus/Delete button p. 61/81/77 20 Flash mode/Sensitivity/Thumbnail button p. 69/72/55 21 Image quality/Image size button p. 58/59 22 Monitor p. 17 23 Focus area/Multi selector p. 111/44 * Functions of buttons 19, 20 and 21 on page 14 differ in Shooting mode and Playback mode; these buttons are indicated as follows in this manual. 19 Indication of functions in Playback mode Indication of combined operation with Command dial Indication of functions in Shooting mode 19 21 20 21 Indication in Shooting mode Indication in Playback mode Focus mode button Delete button 20 Flash mode button Thumbnail button Image quality button 15 Before Using the Camera Memory card eject lever Nomenclature--continued Control Panel (All indications are displayed in the illustration for easy reference.) 4 3 2 5 1 Monitor (in Shooting mode) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Number*1 12 3 4 56 7 M - FOCUS W - BAL. AL.ISO 14 13 AUTO AU SLOW SXGA VGA GA U XGA 3 : 2 12 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 Exposure mode p. 64 White balance p. 95 Manual focus p. 81 ISO/Sensitivity p. 72 Aperture/Shutter speed/Various numerical values* 6 Focus mode/Self-timer p. 61/53 7 Continuous shooting p. 99 8 Exposure Compensation p. 71 9 Number of exposures remaining/ Exposure condition/Image transfer indication p. 60/68/157 10 Flash mode p. 69 11 Image quality mode p. 58 12 Image size p. 59 13 Battery status indicator p. 31 14 Metering mode p. 97 * Displays numerical values such as shutter speed in Shutter-Priority Auto/Manual Exposure mode, aperture in Aperture-Priority Auto/Manual Exposure mode, Exposure Compensation value when Exposure Compensation is enabled, focus distance when using Manual focus or sensitivity depending upon the functions used. Monitor (in Playback mode) 1 2 Viewfinder/LED Parallax compensation marks for close-ups (macro) Autofocus brackets On: Flashing (rapid): Flashing (slow): Green On: Flashing (rapid): LED Red LED Flash ready Flash recommended Flash charging In-focus (ready for shooting) Focus cannot be achieved in autofocus operation (intermediate): Shooting photo (slow): Digital zoom (slow): 3 : 2 recording size 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 10 8 11 9 10 11 5 6 7 Image date p. 34 Image time p. 34 Image size p. 59 Image quality p. 58 Folder name p. 140 File number p. 74 Battery power*4 p. 31 Auto transfer p. 146 Print-order selection p. 144 Protect on p. 142 Frame number of displayed image p. 74 *1 Not displayed when User Setting Number 1 *3 Not displayed when folder name is set to is set. NIKON. *2 Flashes when date/time setting is not set. *4 Not displayed when battery power is sufficient. 16 17 Before Using the Camera 6 7 14 15 8 User Setup p. 108 9 16 Self-timer/Count down p. 53 17 10 Zoom/Ultra HS p. 47/99 18 11 Digital zoom magnification 19 factor p. 63 20 12 Clock*2 p. 33 21 13 Focus distance when in Manual focus p. 81 Flash mode p. 69 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Current Folder name*3 p. 122 Lens converter selection p. 106 19 Image adjustment/Black-and-white p. 104/105 Best Shot Selector/Noise Reduction p. 102/117 20 Image size p. 59 Exposure lock (Auto exposure lock/ 21 Image quality p. 58 White balance lock) p. 109 22 Metering mode p. 97 Exposure bracketing/White balance 23 Exposure mode p. 64 bracketing p. 115/116 24 Shutter speed p. 66 Continuous shooting p. 99 25 Exposure meter p. 67 Battery power*4 p. 31 26 Aperture p. 66 Spot exposure metering area/AF area 27 Exposure Compensation/Exposure p. 98/111 Compensation values p. 71 Image sharpening p. 114 28 Number of exposures remaining/ White balance p. 95 Movie duration p. 60/100 Sensitivity adjustment p. 72 Quick Guide This section will rapidly guide you through the first steps, from setting up the camera to taking your first picture. For fully detailed descriptions of each operation, please see the page referred as "(p. 00)". 3 Set the Mode dial to and check the battery power (p. 31). 1 Set the Mode dial to and insert the battery (p. 30). Date/time setting 2 Insert the CF memory card (p. 36). The date and time for your country or location should be set before use. The correct date and time at which each picture is taken is then automatically recorded with the image and can be checked on the camera monitor or computer (after transfer). See "Setting Date/Time" on p. 34. Image quality and Image size Press the button to choose between the four types of Image quality (compression ratio) (p. 58) and rotate the Command dial while pressing the button to select one of the six types of Image size (p. 59). · Gently insert the CF memory card until it is fully seated. The label on the memory card should face the front of the camera and the edge with the holes has to mate with the connector inside the camera. High * Image size Large FULL (no indication) Note: Using a new CF memory card A new CF memory card should be formatted for use with the COOLPIX995 camera body. The CF memory card supplied with the camera is already formatted. Image quality Low Removing the CF memory card Small mode. * Image quality cannot be selected in 4 Center the subject in the Monitor or Viewfinder and compose your picture (p. 46). Note: Inserting/removing the CF memory card Make sure that the Mode dial is set to 18 . · Use the Zoom buttons to frame your subject in the Monitor or Viewfinder. · The button zooms the camera out, reducing magnification and increasing the field of view. The button zooms the camera in. 19 Before Using the Camera · When M lights up or flashes, charge the supplied battery using the supplied battery charger. Quick Guide--continued the Shutter release 5 Press autofocus. (p. 48). button lightly to focus on the subject by using In-focus Out-of-focus 8 Press the QUICK (p. 51). button to check the picture immediately Green LED lights. Green LED flashes. Quick review mode Full-screen review mode Before Using the Camera · The Green LED lights when the subject is in focus and flashes rapidly when the camera cannot autofocus. 6 Use the built-in Speedlight if there is insufficient light to illuminate the subject (p. 50). This condition is indicated by the Red LED flashing rapidly when the Shutter release button is half-pressed. · Photographs stored on the CF memory card can be reviewed using the button. Press the button to view the image in the top left corner of the Monitor. · Press the button again to see the image full screen. · Use the Zoom button to enlarge the image and use the Multi selector to scroll to hidden parts of the picture. 9 Set the Mode dial to photographs. · Slide the Speedlight lock-release lever to release the built-in Speedlight. when you have finished taking fully 7 Slowly and49). depress the Shutter release button to take the picture (p. Deleting images You can delete the image in the Full-screen review mode. See step 6 of "Basic Operation (Auto mode)" on p. 52. · A single beep sound indicates that the shutter has been released. 20 21 Menu Guide: Shooting Mode Shooting Menu 1 Press MENU button to select. Press the Multi selector to switch between Shooting menu 1 and 2. Shooting Menu 2 If the Symbol appears to the right of a menu item you can also select an option by rotating the Command dial. WHITE BALANCE Select white balance in accordance with lighting conditions (p. 95) User setting number 2 User setting number 3 METERING Select metering mode (p. 97) Matrix Spot Center-Weighted Spot AF Area Single Continuous Multi-shot 16 VGA Sequence Off BSS On Ultra HS Movie EXPOSURE OPTIONS Turn AE Lock and Auto Bracketing on or off , set exposure compensation (p. 109) AE Lock EXP. +/­ Exposure mode AF Area Mode Auto-Focus Mode Focus Confirmation Distance Units Auto High Normal Low Off On WB Bracketing Off/On/Reset +2.0 to ­2.0 P/S/A/M (A)/M (S) Auto/Manual/Off Continuous AF/Single AF MF/On/Off m/ft Off CONTINUOUS Select Shooting mode (p. 99) FOCUS OPTIONS Select AF Area, change Autofocus mode, confirm focus or change distance units (p. 111) BEST SHOT SELECTOR Turn best shot selection on or off (p. 102) IMAGE SHARPENING Select level of image sharpening to be performed (p. 114) IMAGE ADJUSTMENT Adjust brightness or contrast of image (p. 104) AUTO Normal More Contrast Less Contrast +1 0 ­1 ­2 Maximum Normal Moderate Minimum Normal Wide Adapter Telephoto 1 Telephoto 2 Lighten Image Darken Image AUTO BRACKETING Set Auto Bracketing (on or off) or White Balance Bracketing (p. 115) 3, ±0.3/3, ±0.7/ 3, ±1.0/5, ±0.3/ 5, ±0.7/5, ±1.0 SATURATION CONTROL Adjust the saturation to control the strength of color, or to select black and white photographs (p. 105) B&W NOISE REDUCTION Turn Noise Reduction on or off (p. 117) On Off LENS Select type of optional lens converter or Slide Copy Adapter (p. 106) Fisheye 1 Fisheye 2 Slide Copy Adptr RESET ALL Reset all settings to default values (p. 118) Reset all settings to default values No Reset 23 22 Before Using the Camera A Auto White Bal Preset Fine Incandescent Fluorescent Cloudy Speedlight USER SETTING Select User Setting 1/2/3 (p. 108) User setting number 1 Menu Guide: Shooting Mode SET-UP 1 ( ) Press MENU button and Multi selector to select. Press the Multi selector to switch between SET-UP menu 1 and 2. SET-UP 2 ( ) SET-UP ( ) SET-UP item with can also be set in Shooting mode. FOLDERS Create new folders, rename or delete existing folders, choose folder for recording (p. 122) Options NIKON (Folder name) Display Mode Brightness Hue New/Rename/Delete SPEEDLIGHT OPT. Set flash output; turn internal flash and shot confirmation lamp on or off (p. 133) Int Flash Off Shot Confirm Lamp Off/On Off/On MONITOR OPTIONS Adjust monitor brightness and hue (p. 125) Monitor On/Review Only/Preview Only/ Monitor Off (5 level adjustable) (11 level adjustable) ]/[/Mode/ Mode/[/]/ White Balance// Metering On/Off Last Position/Wide/Tele Off/On SHUTTER SOUND Turn camera sound on or off (p. 127) On Off CONTROLS Set camera to "remember" settings in effect when camera is turned off; assign functions to FUNC. 1/ FUNC. 2 buttons (p. 130) Memorize Func. 1 Func. 2 Digital Tele Startup Position Fixed Aperture DATE Set camera's data and time (p. 129) Year/Month/Day/Hour/Minute Display order ZOOM OPTIONS Turn Digital Tele and Fixed Aperture on or off, set start-up position (p. 132) INFO. TXT Turns recording of text data on or off (p. 134) Off On AUTO OFF Set time delay for Auto Power Off function (p. 127) 30 S 1M 5M 30 M On Off Reset VIDEO MODE Select video standard for your region for playback on television screen (p. 135) NTSC PAL D E F J S On Off 25 SEQ. NUMBERS Reset Seq. Number function; turn file numbering on or off (p. 128) LANGUAGE Select language for menu and message display (p. 135) CF CARD FORMAT Format CF memory card (p. 129) DISABLE DELETE WARNING! All images will be deleted! No/Format Disable/enable deletion of all image files at a single command (p. 135) 24 Before Using the Camera Variable Power +2.0 to ­2.0 Menu Guide: Playback Mode Playback Menu Press MENU button to select. Press the Multi selector to switch between Playback menu and SET-UP menu. SET-UP DELETE Delete selected images using thumbnail display; delete all images or the settings of Auto Transfer and Print-order files (p. 138) Selected Images All Images Reset Trns/Print Options All Folders NIKON (Folder name) Start Frame Intvl 2S/3S/5S/10S New/Rename/ Delete MONITOR OPTIONS Hue SHUTTER SOUND Turn camera sound on or off (p. 150) (11 level adjustable) FOLDERS Create new folders, rename or delete existing folders; choose folder for recording (p. 140) On Off SLIDE SHOW Start slide show of images contained in single folder; set frame interval from 2s/3s/5s/ 10s (p. 140) AUTO OFF Set time delay for Auto-Off function (p. 150) 30 S 1M 5M 30 M WARNING! All images will be deleted! PROTECT Protect selected images using thumbnail display (p. 142) CF CARD FORMAT (Select image and set Protect) Format CF memory card (p. 151) No/Format HIDE IMAGE Hide selected images using thumbnail display (p. 143) DATE (Select image and set Hide Image) Set camera's data and time (p. 151) Year/Month/Day/Hour/Minute Display order PRINT SET Select images for printing using thumbnail display (p. 144) VIDEO MODE (Select image and set number of prints) Select video standard for your region for playback on television screen (p. 151) NTSC PAL D E F J S 27 AUTO TRANSFER Automatically transfer selected images or all images to a connected computer (p. 146) LANGUAGE Selected Photos All Photos Select language for menu and message display (p. 152) 26 Before Using the Camera Adjust monitor brightness and hue (p. 150) Brightness (5 level adjustable) PREPARATION Check list Check that all the components listed below are included in the package. If any components are missing, contact the retailer where you purchased your COOLPIX995. Preparation 29 This section introduces preparations necessary before using the camera. Nikon COOLPIX995 Digital Camera Strap Li-ion Rechargeable Battery Battery Charger with AC power cord Video Cable CompactFlashTM (CF) Memory Card USB Cable for connection to computer. Lens cap Nikon View 4 CD-ROM (contains Nikon View 4 and bundled software) 10. Instruction manual for COOLPIX995 11. CD-ROM instruction manual for Nikon View 4 12. "Open Me First!" Envelope ­ your path to After Sales Support and Service. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 28 Installing Battery The camera requires either the supplied Li-ion Rechargeable Battery or a 2CR5 (DL245) 6V lithium battery (available separately). Make sure to check the battery power when a new battery is installed or before shooting. N lights up (on Control panel only) M lights up M flashes Sufficient battery power Battery power is low--please recharge or change battery. Battery is exhausted--recharge or change battery as soon as possible. 1 Turn the Mode dial (p. 44) to cover. and open the battery chamber to open the cover. · Slide the battery chamber cover latch toward · All the camera functions are disabled when the battery is completely exhausted. · The CF memory card will retain images regardless of the condition of the camera battery. · Battery power can be conserved and the available number of shots per battery increased by turning off the Monitor (p. 46) and using the Viewfinder. Preparation 31 Supplied Li-ion Rechargeable Battery and ends positioned as 2 Insert the battery with the ´then firmly close the cover. indicated inside the battery chamber, · Slide the battery chamber cover latch toward to lock the cover. The supplied Li-ion Rechargeable Battery is not fully charged at shipment. We recommend that you charge the battery before first use. Please see the instruction manual supplied with the charger for details. Precautions on battery use and handling · Be sure to follow the warnings and cautions in "For Your Safety" on pp. 3-9 when installing/handling the battery. · The battery cannot be replaced when a tripod or optional bracket is attached. · Due to the characteristics of the battery, the battery power indicator N may briefly show when the exhausted battery is reinstalled. · The flashing low battery indication M does not change to full battery indication N (steady) when the AC Adapter is connected. To reset the indicator, turn the power off and then on again. dial to 3 Set the Mode or Monitor. and check the battery power on the Control panel * Battery power indication only displayed in the Monitor when there is insufficient battery power. Power sources We recommend use of the supplied Li-ion Rechargeable Battery. This battery can be charged with the supplied battery charger. Use of the optional accessory AC Adapter/Battery Charger EH-21 (p. 163) is recommended if the camera is being used for extended periods of time. 30 Selecting a Language The language in which menus and messages are displayed can be selected using the Language sub-menu. 4 Press > on the Multi selector to display the SET-UP menu. 1 Turn the Mode dial to . · The Language can also be set using the SET-UP menu in the mode. Shooting on the 5 Press and press >Multi selector to highlight the "Language" submenu to select "Language". / 2 Press the MENU button so the Playback menu is displayed. · The appearance of the menu will vary depending on the language currently selected. on the 6 Press press > toMulti selector to highlight "D", "E", "F", "J" or "S" and select. · When the Language is set, the display returns to the SET-UP menu. / 3 Press press < on the Multi selector to highlight the tab on the left and / to highlight the "S" tab. The languages available in the "Language" sub-menu are: D: German (Deutsch) E: English F: French (Français) J: Japanese S: Spanish (Español) 32 33 Preparation Setting Date/Time The date and time for your country or location should be set before use. the Mode dial 1 Set SET-UP menu.to the and press the MENU button to display 4 Set the date display order. · Press / on the Multi selector to change the date display order as followings. YYYY/MM/DD MM/DD/YYYY DD/MM/YYYY Preparation 2 Select "Date" in the SET-UP menu. · Press / on the Multi selector (p. 44) to highlight Date and press > to display date/time setting. The year display flashes.