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En The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA
En The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA
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Do not place strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Do not disassemble Touching the product's internal parts ... by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that could cause permanent visual impairment. After removing the battery, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the AC adapter and removing the battery. Continued operation could result in explosion or fire. Should the product...
Do not place strap around the neck of an infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Do not disassemble Touching the product's internal parts ... by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that could cause permanent visual impairment. After removing the battery, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the AC adapter and removing the battery. Continued operation could result in explosion or fire. Should the product...
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...camera off and make sure the power-on battery power for the purpose, to the input and output jacks, use . Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to maintain compliance with product regulations. Removing memory cards Memory cards may become hot during use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon...their mouths. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be sure to prevent infants from the camera. Observe caution when operating the flash Using the flash close to leakage when fully discharged. Before removing the battery, turn the...
...camera off and make sure the power-on battery power for the purpose, to the input and output jacks, use . Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to maintain compliance with product regulations. Removing memory cards Memory cards may become hot during use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon...their mouths. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be sure to prevent infants from the camera. Observe caution when operating the flash Using the flash close to leakage when fully discharged. Before removing the battery, turn the...
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sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be provided for business use this product for customers in possession of material that simply... illegal copies or to be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being in Canada CAUTION ATTENTION This class B digital apparatus meets all Cet appareil numéique de la classe B requirements of the Canadian Interference respecte toutes les exigences du Rè...
sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be provided for business use this product for customers in possession of material that simply... illegal copies or to be punishable by law. • Items prohibited by law from being in Canada CAUTION ATTENTION This class B digital apparatus meets all Cet appareil numéique de la classe B requirements of the Canadian Interference respecte toutes les exigences du Rè...
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...-updated information is functioning normally. Additional information may result from the Nikon representative in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this Nikon digital camera are designed to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on...
...-updated information is functioning normally. Additional information may result from the Nikon representative in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon COOLPIX cameras are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this Nikon digital camera are designed to frequently-asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on...
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Table of Contents For Your Safety ...i Notices ...iii Table of Contents ...vi Introduction...1 Before You Begin 2 Parts of the Camera ...2 The Monitor...4 The Mode Dial ...6 Navigating the Menus...7 The Shutter-Release Button 7 First Steps 8 Inserting Batteries ...8 Inserting Memory Cards...10 Checking the Battery Level 12 ...
Table of Contents For Your Safety ...i Notices ...iii Table of Contents ...vi Introduction...1 Before You Begin 2 Parts of the Camera ...2 The Monitor...4 The Mode Dial ...6 Navigating the Menus...7 The Shutter-Release Button 7 First Steps 8 Inserting Batteries ...8 Inserting Memory Cards...10 Checking the Battery Level 12 ...
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More on Playback 53 Viewing Pictures on the Camera 53 Cropping Pictures...56 Voice Memos: Recording and Playback 57 Viewing Pictures on TV...59 Viewing Pictures on a Computer 60 Printing Pictures ...64 Print Set ......
More on Playback 53 Viewing Pictures on the Camera 53 Cropping Pictures...56 Voice Memos: Recording and Playback 57 Viewing Pictures on TV...59 Viewing Pictures on a Computer 60 Printing Pictures ...64 Print Set ......
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The Setup Menu 109 Using the Setup Menu ...109 Welcome Screen ...110 Date ...112 Monitor Settings ...115 Date Imprint ...116 Brightness ...117 Sound Settings ...118 Auto Off ...119 Format Memory/Card...119 Language ...120 USB...121 Video Mode...121 Reset All ...121 Firmware Version...122 Technical Notes 123 Optional Accessories ...123 Caring for Your Camera 126 Error Messages ...129 Troubleshooting...133 Specifications...136 Index ...139 viii
The Setup Menu 109 Using the Setup Menu ...109 Welcome Screen ...110 Date ...112 Monitor Settings ...115 Date Imprint ...116 Brightness ...117 Sound Settings ...118 Auto Off ...119 Format Memory/Card...119 Language ...120 USB...121 Video Mode...121 Reset All ...121 Firmware Version...122 Technical Notes 123 Optional Accessories ...123 Caring for Your Camera 126 Error Messages ...129 Troubleshooting...133 Specifications...136 Index ...139 viii
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...that may be read before use , and keep it easier to your camera. Before You Begin First Steps Basic Photography Scene Mode More on Photography Movies More on the card instead of a Nikon COOLPIX 5200 digital camera. Symbols Used in the Quick Start Guide. This icon marks notes, ...information that should be helpful when using your camera. This manual has been written to format the internal memory, remove ...
...that may be read before use , and keep it easier to your camera. Before You Begin First Steps Basic Photography Scene Mode More on Photography Movies More on the card instead of a Nikon COOLPIX 5200 digital camera. Symbols Used in the Quick Start Guide. This icon marks notes, ...information that should be helpful when using your camera. This manual has been written to format the internal memory, remove ...
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Before You Begin Before You Begin Parts of the Camera Shutter-release button ( 7) Self-timer lamp ( 44)/ AF-Assist illuminator (LED; 22, 127, 136) Viewfinder Power-on lamp ( 12) Mode dial ( 6) Built-in Speedlight ( 42) Power switch ( 12) Microphone ( 57) Eyelet for camera strap Lens ( 19) Memory card slot cover ( 10) Power connector cover for AC adapter kit ( 124) Lens not extended Lens cover Attaching the Camera Strap 2
Before You Begin Before You Begin Parts of the Camera Shutter-release button ( 7) Self-timer lamp ( 44)/ AF-Assist illuminator (LED; 22, 127, 136) Viewfinder Power-on lamp ( 12) Mode dial ( 6) Built-in Speedlight ( 42) Power switch ( 12) Microphone ( 57) Eyelet for camera strap Lens ( 19) Memory card slot cover ( 10) Power connector cover for AC adapter kit ( 124) Lens not extended Lens cover Attaching the Camera Strap 2
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tures may be blurred. 5) Blinks when the camera clock has not been set. 6) Appears when the new city time zone has been set . 4 The Monitor Shooting 3 1 2 4 56 Before You Begin 26 21 22 ... mode . . . . . 17, 27, 49 2 Zoom indicator1 19 3 Focus indicator2 21 4 Macro close-up mode 46 5 Battery level indicator3) . . . . . 12 6 Internal memory/memory card indicator 17 7 Camera shake icon4) . . 43, 129 8 "Date not set" icon5 16 9 Time zone indicator6) . . . . . 112 10 Self-timer indicator 44 11 Date imprint indicator . . . . . 116 12 Number...
tures may be blurred. 5) Blinks when the camera clock has not been set. 6) Appears when the new city time zone has been set . 4 The Monitor Shooting 3 1 2 4 56 Before You Begin 26 21 22 ... mode . . . . . 17, 27, 49 2 Zoom indicator1 19 3 Focus indicator2 21 4 Macro close-up mode 46 5 Battery level indicator3) . . . . . 12 6 Internal memory/memory card indicator 17 7 Camera shake icon4) . . 43, 129 8 "Date not set" icon5 16 9 Time zone indicator6) . . . . . 112 10 Self-timer indicator 44 11 Date imprint indicator . . . . . 116 12 Number...
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... which the majority of subject ( 27 - 28). You can choose from eleven "scenes" suited to different subjects or shooting conditions and let the camera do the rest. Movie ( 51 - 52) Choose from seven shooting modes and the setup mode. Choose a shooting mode according to shooting conditions.... the mode icon with sound. Before You Begin The Mode Dial Using the mode dial, you can perform such tasks as setting the camera clock and adjusting monitor brightness. 6 Portrait Assist Landscape Assist Sports Assist Night Portrait Assist Use framing assist to help compose pictures suited to...
... which the majority of subject ( 27 - 28). You can choose from eleven "scenes" suited to different subjects or shooting conditions and let the camera do the rest. Movie ( 51 - 52) Choose from seven shooting modes and the setup mode. Choose a shooting mode according to shooting conditions.... the mode icon with sound. Before You Begin The Mode Dial Using the mode dial, you can perform such tasks as setting the camera clock and adjusting monitor brightness. 6 Portrait Assist Landscape Assist Sports Assist Night Portrait Assist Use framing assist to help compose pictures suited to...
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The camera sets focus and exposure when the button is complete. To take the picture, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down . The ... pressed halfway. Display sub-menu, move cursor left. Before You Begin Navigating the Menus The multi selector is pressed halfway. The Shutter-Release Button Your camera has a two stage shutter-release button. Press to navigate through the...
The camera sets focus and exposure when the button is complete. To take the picture, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down . The ... pressed halfway. Display sub-menu, move cursor left. Before You Begin Navigating the Menus The multi selector is pressed halfway. The Shutter-Release Button Your camera has a two stage shutter-release button. Press to navigate through the...
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Inserting Batteries Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Check to charge battery before using supplied MH-61 battery charger (be sure to be sure the battery is on the same side as shown ... small projection on the battery is in the correct orientation. First Steps First Steps Inserting Batteries Your camera uses Nikon EN-EL5 rechargeable lithium-ion battery. • Provided with camera • Can be recharged using camera for first time or after long period of disuse). About two hours are required to charge battery when...
Inserting Batteries Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Check to charge battery before using supplied MH-61 battery charger (be sure to be sure the battery is on the same side as shown ... small projection on the battery is in the correct orientation. First Steps First Steps Inserting Batteries Your camera uses Nikon EN-EL5 rechargeable lithium-ion battery. • Provided with camera • Can be recharged using camera for first time or after long period of disuse). About two hours are required to charge battery when...
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... fingers. • Note that the power-on lamp has gone out before opening the battery-chamber cover. For more information on pages i - Failure to the camera. The orange battery latch is pushed aside as the battery is fully inserted. The latch will close when the battery is inserted. Alternative Power Sources... for EH-62A AC adapter kit, see "Connecting the EH-62A AC Adapter Kit" ( 124). 9 Replacing Batteries Turn the camera off and make or model of this precaution could result in overheating or in until it latches ( ). Ensure the cover is closed firmly. Do not, ...
... fingers. • Note that the power-on lamp has gone out before opening the battery-chamber cover. For more information on pages i - Failure to the camera. The orange battery latch is pushed aside as the battery is fully inserted. The latch will close when the battery is inserted. Alternative Power Sources... for EH-62A AC adapter kit, see "Connecting the EH-62A AC Adapter Kit" ( 124). 9 Replacing Batteries Turn the camera off and make or model of this precaution could result in overheating or in until it latches ( ). Ensure the cover is closed firmly. Do not, ...
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...pictures in the internal memory, remove the memory card. 1 Confirm that the camera is off . Inserting Memory Cards Insert the memory card terminals first. Ensure ...Check to the memory card slot until it stops. Inserting the card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card. First Steps 2 Open the memory card slot cover Slide the cover in the direction shown...) until it stops, and the cover will automatically be stored on Secure Digital (SD) memory card. Inserting Memory Cards Pictures can be stored in the camera's internal memory (about 12 MB) or on the card. If no ...
...pictures in the internal memory, remove the memory card. 1 Confirm that the camera is off . Inserting Memory Cards Insert the memory card terminals first. Ensure ...Check to the memory card slot until it stops. Inserting the card upside down or backwards could damage the camera or the card. First Steps 2 Open the memory card slot cover Slide the cover in the direction shown...) until it stops, and the cover will automatically be stored on Secure Digital (SD) memory card. Inserting Memory Cards Pictures can be stored in the camera's internal memory (about 12 MB) or on the card. If no ...
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... pictures to partially eject the card. Open the memory card slot cover and press the memory card to a computer. Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. • Do not disassemble or modify. • Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks. • Do not... memory cards. Do not open the memory card slot cover while the power-on the camera, and the card can not be removed without loss of data when the camera is off . To remove memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on formatting memory cards, see Format Memory/Card...
... pictures to partially eject the card. Open the memory card slot cover and press the memory card to a computer. Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. • Do not disassemble or modify. • Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or strong physical shocks. • Do not... memory cards. Do not open the memory card slot cover while the power-on the camera, and the card can not be removed without loss of data when the camera is off . To remove memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on formatting memory cards, see Format Memory/Card...
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...ICON Meaning Battery fully charged. (lights) Low battery. The red ( ) and green (AF) lamps will be displayed. Turning the Camera Off To turn the camera off while Speedlight recharges. See "Basic Setup" ( 14). BATTERY EXHAUSTED Battery exhausted. BATTERY EXHAUSTED" warning is displayed. WARNING!! First... Steps Checking the Battery Level 1 Turn the camera on • Press the power switch. • The power-on lamp lights when the camera is on. 2 Check the battery level in the monitor When the camera is turned on for the first time, a language-...
...ICON Meaning Battery fully charged. (lights) Low battery. The red ( ) and green (AF) lamps will be displayed. Turning the Camera Off To turn the camera off while Speedlight recharges. See "Basic Setup" ( 14). BATTERY EXHAUSTED Battery exhausted. BATTERY EXHAUSTED" warning is displayed. WARNING!! First... Steps Checking the Battery Level 1 Turn the camera on • Press the power switch. • The power-on lamp lights when the camera is on. 2 Check the battery level in the monitor When the camera is turned on for the first time, a language-...
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..., the monitor will turn off after three minutes, and when pictures are being shown in a non-stop slide show ( 97) or when the camera is powered by pressing the button for one minute (default setting), the monitor will turn off automatically and the power-on the battery. When connecting... the camera to reduce the drain on lamp will be reactivated from standby mode when you: • Press the power switch • Press the shutter-release...
..., the monitor will turn off after three minutes, and when pictures are being shown in a non-stop slide show ( 97) or when the camera is powered by pressing the button for one minute (default setting), the monitor will turn off automatically and the power-on the battery. When connecting... the camera to reduce the drain on lamp will be reactivated from standby mode when you: • Press the power switch • Press the shutter-release...
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... Highlight Deutsch (German), En- lands (Dutch), Svenska (Swedish), (Japanese), (Simpli- Confirmation dialog displayed. fied Chinese), or (Korean), and press . Basic Setup The first time the camera is checked, time will be advanced one hour ( 114).
... Highlight Deutsch (German), En- lands (Dutch), Svenska (Swedish), (Japanese), (Simpli- Confirmation dialog displayed. fied Chinese), or (Korean), and press . Basic Setup The first time the camera is checked, time will be advanced one hour ( 114).
