About This Manual The topics in this manual are arranged in order from easy to advanced. These chapters cover all you need to know for simple, "point-and-shoot" photography Read these chapters for a complete description of all aspects of camera operation Introduction (page 1) Learn the names of camera parts and ready the camera for use. Tutorial: Photography and Playback (page 17) The basic operations involved in taking photographs and playing them back. Reference: More on Photography (page 26) Play with exposure and explore the creative possibilities of some of the camera's more advanced settings. Reference: More on Playback (page 98) Learn more about camera playback, transferring photographs to a computer, and printing photographs. Setup: Basic Camera Settings (page 115) Basic camera setup, including formatting memory cards and setting the camera clock. Setup: Shooting, Playback, and Custom Settings (page 124) Read this chapter for more information on Custom Settings and on shooting and playback options. Technical Notes (page 173) Read this chapter for information on camera specifications, accessories, and troubleshooting. Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. Lexar Media is a trademark of Lexar Media Corporation. Microdrive is a trademark of Hitachi Global Storage Technologies in the United States and 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. Introduction Tutorial Photography and Playback Reference More on Photography More on Playback Setup Basic Camera Settings: The Setup Menu Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu Playback Options: The Playback Menu Custom Settings: The Custom Settings Menu 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 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 the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in strangulation. 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 Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. 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 batteries approved for use in this equipment. Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types. Do not attempt to insert the battery 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. Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery. Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins. · · · · · · · ii · Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains. · When the battery is not in use, attach the terminal cover and store in a cool place. · Immediately after use, or when the product is used on battery power for an extended period, the battery may become hot. Before removing the battery, turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool. · Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes 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 Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury. 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 using the flash · Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object. Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire. · 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 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. iii Notices · No part of the manuals included with this · Nikon will not be held liable for any damages product may be reproduced, transmitted, tran- resulting from the use of this product. scribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated · While every effort has been made to ensure into any language in any form, by any means, that the information in these manuals is acwithout Nikon's prior written permission. curate and complete, we would appreciate it · Nikon reserves the right to change the were you to bring any errors or omissions to specifications of the hardware and software the attention of the Nikon representative in described in these manuals at any time and your area (address provided separately). without prior notice. Notices for Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found D200 to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio fre- CAUTIONS quency energy and, if not installed and used Modifications in accordance with the instructions, may cause The FCC requires the user to be notified that harmful interference to radio communications. any changes or modifications made to this deHowever, there is no guarantee that interfer- vice that are not expressly approved by Nikon ence will not occur in a particular installation. Corporation may void the user's authority to If this equipment does cause harmful interfer- operate the equipment. ence 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. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. Notice for Customers in the State of California WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200 ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. iv Notice for Customers in Canada CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: · This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste. · For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management. 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 repro- · Cautions on certain copies and reproductions duced The government has issued cautions on copDo not copy or reproduce paper money, ies or reproductions of securities issued by coins, securities, government bonds, or local private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift government bonds, even if such copies or re- certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon productions are stamped "Sample." tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by The copying or reproduction of paper money, a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce coins, or securities which are circulated in a passports issued by the government, licenses foreign country is prohibited. issued by public agencies and private groups, Unless the prior permission of the govern- ID cards, and tickets, such as passes and meal ment has been obtained, the copying or coupons. reproduction of unused postage stamps or · Comply with copyright notices post cards issued by the government is proThe copying or reproduction of copyrighted hibited. creative works such as books, music, paintThe copying or reproduction of stamps issued ings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movby the government and of certified docu- ies, and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws. Do not use ments stipulated by law is prohibited. this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws. Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user's responsibility. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for preset white balance. Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices. v Table of Contents For Your Safety .................................................................................................................................... Notices ................................................................................................................................................... Introduction ............................................................................................................ Getting to Know the Camera................................................................................................. ...