En The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA 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 (pages 1­13) Learn the names of camera parts and ready the camera for use. Tutorial: Photography and Playback (pages 14­24) The basic operations involved in taking photographs and playing them back. Reference: More on Photography (pages 30­50) Play with exposure and explore the creative possibilities of some of the camera's more advanced settings. Reference: More on Playback (pages 51­67) Learn more about camera playback, transferring photographs to a computer, and printing photographs. Setup: Basic Camera Settings (pages 68­75) Basic camera setup, including formatting memory cards and setting the camera clock. Setup: Shooting, Playback, and Custom Settings (pages 76­100) Read this chapter for more information on Custom Settings and on shooting and playback options. Technical Notes (pages 101­103) Read this chapter for information on camera specifications, accessories, and troubleshooting. 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 ii 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. · 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 Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths. 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 · Nikon will not be held liable for any this product may be reproduced, trans- damages resulting from the use of this mitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval product. system, or translated into any language · While every effort has been made to in any form, by any means, without ensure that the information in these Nikon's prior written permission. manuals is accurate and complete, we · Nikon reserves the right to change the would appreciate it were you to bring specifications of the hardware and soft- any errors or omissions to the attention ware described in these manuals at any of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). time and without prior notice. Notice for customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and D50 found to comply with the limits for a Tested To Comply Class B digital device, pursuant to Part With FCC Standards 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a CAUTIONS residential installation. This equipment Modifications generates, uses, and can radiate radio The FCC requires the user to be notified frequency energy and, if not installed and that any changes or modifications made used in accordance with the instructions, to this device that are not expressly apmay cause harmful interference to radio proved by Nikon Corporation may void communications. However, there is no the user's authority to operate the equipguarantee that interference will not occur ment. in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to Interface Cables radio or television reception, which can be Use the interface cables sold or provided determined by turning the equipment off by Nikon for your equipment. Using othand on, the user is encouraged to try to er interface cables may exceed the limits correct the interference by one or more of of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. the following measures: Notice for customers in the State of California · Reorient or relocate the receiving anWARNING: Handling the cord on this tenna. product will expose you to lead, a chemi· Increase the separation between the cal known to the State of California to equipment and receiver. cause birth defects or other reproductive · Connect the equipment into an outlet harm. Wash hands after handling. on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Nikon Inc., · Consult the dealer or an experienced 1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York radio/television technician for help. 11747-3064, U.S.A. Tel.: 631-547-4200 iv Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law. · Items prohibited by law from being · Cautions on certain copies and reproductions copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money, The government has issued cautions on coins, securities, government bonds, or copies or reproductions of securities islocal government bonds, even if such sued by private companies (shares, bills, copies or reproductions are stamped checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes, or coupon tickets, except when "Sample." The copying or reproduction of paper a minimum of necessary copies are to money, coins, or securities which are be provided for business use by a comcirculated in a foreign country is pro- pany. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, hibited. licenses issued by public agencies and Unless the prior permission of the private groups, ID cards, and tickets, government has been obtained, the such as passes and meal coupons. copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by · Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copythe government is prohibited. righted creative works such as books, The copying or reproduction of stamps music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, issued by the government and of certidrawings, movies, and photographs is fied documents stipulated by law is governed by national and international prohibited. copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws. Trademark Information Macintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. 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. v Table of Contents For Your Safety.............................................................................................. Notices ........................................................................................................... ii iv Introduction.................................................................................................... 1 Getting to Know the Camera....................................................................... 2 First Steps ...................................................................................................... 7 Attaching a Lens ........................................................................................... 7 Charging and Inserting the Battery................................................................ 8 Basic Setup ................................................................................................... 10 Inserting Memory Cards ................................................................................ 11 Adjusting Viewfinder Focus ........................................................................... 13 Tutorial: Photography and Playback ............................................................ Mode................................................................. Taking Photographs in Digital Vari-Programs ................................................................................... Choosing a Shooting Mode.......................................................................... Using the Self-timer or Remote Control...................................................... Basic Playback ............................................................................................... 14 14 19 21 22 24 Reference..................................................... ...