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... Steps 16 Camera setup First Steps Camera Setup 16 69 STEP 2-Take pictures Snapshots (auto mode) Tutorial: Taking Pictures 24 Creative photography (scene mode) Getting Creative 36 Custom shots and movies Taking Pictures: The Details 51 STEP 3-Play them back... ...while shooting... Basic Playback 78 ...and delete unwanted pictures... ...immediately Keep or Delete 58 ...while shooting Review and Deletion 31 ...during playback Basic Playback 78 Delete multiple pictures Deleting Pictures 86 STEP 4-Install camera software Install software Quick Start Guide (provided...
... Steps 16 Camera setup First Steps Camera Setup 16 69 STEP 2-Take pictures Snapshots (auto mode) Tutorial: Taking Pictures 24 Creative photography (scene mode) Getting Creative 36 Custom shots and movies Taking Pictures: The Details 51 STEP 3-Play them back... ...while shooting... Basic Playback 78 ...and delete unwanted pictures... ...immediately Keep or Delete 58 ...while shooting Review and Deletion 31 ...during playback Basic Playback 78 Delete multiple pictures Deleting Pictures 86 STEP 4-Install camera software Install software Quick Start Guide (provided...
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... your computer. 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, installing software, and transferring pictures to Know the COOLPIX 2500 Menu Guide First Steps Taking Pictures Review and Deletion Getting Creative Connections Beyond Point-and-Shoot Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Camera Setup Basic Playback The Playback Menu Technical Notes Index i Please be found in this product includes the manuals listed below. For information on viewing the Reference Manual, see "Connections" in...
... your computer. 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, installing software, and transferring pictures to Know the COOLPIX 2500 Menu Guide First Steps Taking Pictures Review and Deletion Getting Creative Connections Beyond Point-and-Shoot Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Camera Setup Basic Playback The Playback Menu Technical Notes Index i Please be found in this product includes the manuals listed below. For information on viewing the Reference Manual, see "Connections" in...
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... the memory card at the time the problem occurred. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, and turn the camera on again. vi Notice for any damages resulting from the use of this product. • While every effort has been made to ensure that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in loss of any data not recorded to change the specifications of...
... the memory card at the time the problem occurred. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, and turn the camera on again. vi Notice for any damages resulting from the use of this product. • While every effort has been made to ensure that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in loss of any data not recorded to change the specifications of...
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... -Mode Menu 59 Making Effective Use of Memory: Image Quality and Size 60 Adjusting Exposure: Exp 63 Keeping Colors True: White Balance 64 Taking Pictures in a Sequence: Continuous 66 Getting Sharper Pictures: BSS (Best Shot Selector 67 Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening 68 Camera Setup: The SET-UP Menu 69 Adjusting Monitor Brightness: Brightness 72 Formatting Memory Cards: CF Card Format 72 Setting the Time and Date: Date 73 Conserving Battery Power: Auto Off 73 Choosing a Language: Language 74 Choosing a USB Protocol: USB 74 Restoring Default Settings: Reset All ( Mode...
... -Mode Menu 59 Making Effective Use of Memory: Image Quality and Size 60 Adjusting Exposure: Exp 63 Keeping Colors True: White Balance 64 Taking Pictures in a Sequence: Continuous 66 Getting Sharper Pictures: BSS (Best Shot Selector 67 Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening 68 Camera Setup: The SET-UP Menu 69 Adjusting Monitor Brightness: Brightness 72 Formatting Memory Cards: CF Card Format 72 Setting the Time and Date: Date 73 Conserving Battery Power: Auto Off 73 Choosing a Language: Language 74 Choosing a USB Protocol: USB 74 Restoring Default Settings: Reset All ( Mode...
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... 2 345 6 7 15 98 1 Zoom indicator 57 2 Focus indicator 1 28 3 Recording indicator 29 4 "Date not set" icon 2 23 5 Camera shake icon 3 54 6 Battery level indicator 4 .......... 19 7 Self-timer indicator 55 8 Number of exposures remaining 25 9 Exposure compensation ......... 63 10 Flash mode 53 11 Image quality 61 12 Image size 62 13 Sensitivity gain indicator ........ 54 14 Best shot selector (BSS 67 Continuous shooting mode ... 66 15 Image sharpening 68 16 White balance 64 17 Shooting mode 25, 36 1 Displayed only when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. 2 Appears...
... 2 345 6 7 15 98 1 Zoom indicator 57 2 Focus indicator 1 28 3 Recording indicator 29 4 "Date not set" icon 2 23 5 Camera shake icon 3 54 6 Battery level indicator 4 .......... 19 7 Self-timer indicator 55 8 Number of exposures remaining 25 9 Exposure compensation ......... 63 10 Flash mode 53 11 Image quality 61 12 Image size 62 13 Sensitivity gain indicator ........ 54 14 Best shot selector (BSS 67 Continuous shooting mode ... 66 15 Image sharpening 68 16 White balance 64 17 Shooting mode 25, 36 1 Displayed only when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. 2 Appears...
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... SET 63 CONTINUOUS Single Continuous Multi-Shot 16 MENU OFF SELECT CONTINUOUS Take pictures in sequence or create collages of outlines in auto and scene modes. MENU OFF SELECT SET 61 FINE NORMAL BASIC IMAGE SIZE MENU OFF SELECT IMAGE SIZE 1600 Choose small sizes for e-mail or the 1280 web, large sizes for bright, dark, or high contrast subjects. Adjust exposure for printing. 1024 SET 62 640 WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE Match to lighting to ensure that colors...
... SET 63 CONTINUOUS Single Continuous Multi-Shot 16 MENU OFF SELECT CONTINUOUS Take pictures in sequence or create collages of outlines in auto and scene modes. MENU OFF SELECT SET 61 FINE NORMAL BASIC IMAGE SIZE MENU OFF SELECT IMAGE SIZE 1600 Choose small sizes for e-mail or the 1280 web, large sizes for bright, dark, or high contrast subjects. Adjust exposure for printing. 1024 SET 62 640 WHITE BALANCE WHITE BALANCE Match to lighting to ensure that colors...
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... to displays the PLAY BACK menu, which contains options for managing the pictures on a DPOFcompatible device. Maximum (Five levels) MENU OFF SELECT SET 72 Minimum 13 SELECT SET QUICK DONE 90 Select pictures for transfer to a com- Protected pictures are marked by a icon. Introduction-Menu Guide DELETE Delete Print Set Protect Auto Transfer CF Card Format Brightness MENU OFF SELECT The Playback Menu Pressing the MENU button when the mode selector is used to format memory cards for use in your camera. DELETE Selected Images All Images Delete Delete all pictures for protection...
... to displays the PLAY BACK menu, which contains options for managing the pictures on a DPOFcompatible device. Maximum (Five levels) MENU OFF SELECT SET 72 Minimum 13 SELECT SET QUICK DONE 90 Select pictures for transfer to a com- Protected pictures are marked by a icon. Introduction-Menu Guide DELETE Delete Print Set Protect Auto Transfer CF Card Format Brightness MENU OFF SELECT The Playback Menu Pressing the MENU button when the mode selector is used to format memory cards for use in your camera. DELETE Selected Images All Images Delete Delete all pictures for protection...
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Focus indicator Flashes red Camera unable to set focus and exposure. The camera will fire when picture is poor, the view through the camera lens may appear slightly "grainy" when viewed in focus. Flash off or not required. When Lighting Is Poor If lighting is taken. Tutorial-Taking Pictures Step 5-Focus and Shoot 5.1 Focus Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. Flashready lamp On Flickers Off Flash will focus on the subject closest to the camera, and lock focus at this distance...
Focus indicator Flashes red Camera unable to set focus and exposure. The camera will fire when picture is poor, the view through the camera lens may appear slightly "grainy" when viewed in focus. Flash off or not required. When Lighting Is Poor If lighting is taken. Tutorial-Taking Pictures Step 5-Focus and Shoot 5.1 Focus Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. Flashready lamp On Flickers Off Flash will focus on the subject closest to the camera, and lock focus at this distance...
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... to shooting mode, release/ press the button or press the shutter- To cancel zoom, press . release button halfway. 33 Yes lete picture SELECT SET Zoom photo in Press the ( ) button for transfer are marked with a icon. Turn this marking on picture in the monitor. tion, press to right to a computer ( Pictures selected for an enlarged view of the current photo ( 81). Tutorial-Review and Deletion To Press Description View multiple pictures Press the ( ) button to display...
... to shooting mode, release/ press the button or press the shutter- To cancel zoom, press . release button halfway. 33 Yes lete picture SELECT SET Zoom photo in Press the ( ) button for transfer are marked with a icon. Turn this marking on picture in the monitor. tion, press to right to a computer ( Pictures selected for an enlarged view of the current photo ( 81). Tutorial-Review and Deletion To Press Description View multiple pictures Press the ( ) button to display...
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... displayed in the camera monitor. Before disconnecting the cable or turning the camera off , remove the memory card, or disconnect the cable while transfer is connected and turned on CD) for details. The camera ( ) button can not be used to the computer. Mac OS X Pictures can be transferred using the camera ( ) button in Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later. 46 See the Nikon View 5 Reference Manual (on , Nikon View 5 will show "TRANSFERRING IMAGE TO COMPUTER." Use the button in Step 2 to transfer images in Mac...
... displayed in the camera monitor. Before disconnecting the cable or turning the camera off , remove the memory card, or disconnect the cable while transfer is connected and turned on CD) for details. The camera ( ) button can not be used to the computer. Mac OS X Pictures can be transferred using the camera ( ) button in Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later. 46 See the Nikon View 5 Reference Manual (on , Nikon View 5 will show "TRANSFERRING IMAGE TO COMPUTER." Use the button in Step 2 to transfer images in Mac...
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... time. • In place of the number of about fifteen frames per second. Use for snapshots or when you can also choose to your subject and composition and let the camera adjust settings for complete control over image quality ( 61), image size ( 62), and exposure compensation ( 63) while leaving the camera in or mode displays a menu of situations. count display in continuous sequence while the shutter-release button is...
... time. • In place of the number of about fifteen frames per second. Use for snapshots or when you can also choose to your subject and composition and let the camera adjust settings for complete control over image quality ( 61), image size ( 62), and exposure compensation ( 63) while leaving the camera in or mode displays a menu of situations. count display in continuous sequence while the shutter-release button is...
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... IMAGE SIZE 62 EXP. +/- 63 SHOOTING MENU MENU OFF SELECT SET Shooting menu ( mode) Option IMAGE QUALITY IMAGE SIZE WHITE BALANCE EXP. +/- Taking Pictures-Fine-Tuning Camera Settings The options available in the SHOOTING menu depend on the memory card, which in turn determines the total number of Memory: Image Quality and Size Together, image quality and size determine how much space each picture occupies on the shooting mode selected. CONTINUOUS BEST SHOT SELECTOR IMAGE SHARPENING 61 62 64-65 63 66 67 68 Making Effective Use...
... IMAGE SIZE 62 EXP. +/- 63 SHOOTING MENU MENU OFF SELECT SET Shooting menu ( mode) Option IMAGE QUALITY IMAGE SIZE WHITE BALANCE EXP. +/- Taking Pictures-Fine-Tuning Camera Settings The options available in the SHOOTING menu depend on the memory card, which in turn determines the total number of Memory: Image Quality and Size Together, image quality and size determine how much space each picture occupies on the shooting mode selected. CONTINUOUS BEST SHOT SELECTOR IMAGE SHARPENING 61 62 64-65 63 66 67 68 Making Effective Use...
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... "continuous" setting is indicated by an icon in the monitor. 1600 NORMAL Flash, Focus Exposure, and White Balance At settings of Continuous and Multi-Shot 16, the flash turns off, and focus distance, exposure, and auto white balance are determined by the first picture in size and combines them into a collage measuring 1,600 × 1,200 pixels. Option Description Single Camera takes one picture each series. 66 With the Multi-Shot 16 option, you are recorded at...
... "continuous" setting is indicated by an icon in the monitor. 1600 NORMAL Flash, Focus Exposure, and White Balance At settings of Continuous and Multi-Shot 16, the flash turns off, and focus distance, exposure, and auto white balance are determined by the first picture in size and combines them into a collage measuring 1,600 × 1,200 pixels. Option Description Single Camera takes one picture each series. 66 With the Multi-Shot 16 option, you are recorded at...
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.... Selecting Continuous or Multi-Shot 16 automatically cancels BSS. 67 On pared and the sharpest photo (the image with a moving subject or if you change the composition while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down , to the memory card. Off BSS off , and focus distance, exposure, and auto white balance are then com- The flash turns off ; When BSS is on, a BSS icon appears...
.... Selecting Continuous or Multi-Shot 16 automatically cancels BSS. 67 On pared and the sharpest photo (the image with a moving subject or if you change the composition while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down , to the memory card. Off BSS off , and focus distance, exposure, and auto white balance are then com- The flash turns off ; When BSS is on, a BSS icon appears...
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... no power. Conserving Battery Power: Auto Off When operated on battery power, the camera will remain on the card. MENU OFF SELECT SET AUTO OFF Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB Reset All MENU OFF SELECT SET Before Formatting Formatting memory cards permanently deletes all data they contain, including protected pictures and any other data that may be sure to transfer to a computer any pictures you would like to the cur- When powered by pressing the shutter-release button or sliding the mode...
... no power. Conserving Battery Power: Auto Off When operated on battery power, the camera will remain on the card. MENU OFF SELECT SET AUTO OFF Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB Reset All MENU OFF SELECT SET Before Formatting Formatting memory cards permanently deletes all data they contain, including protected pictures and any other data that may be sure to transfer to a computer any pictures you would like to the cur- When powered by pressing the shutter-release button or sliding the mode...
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... as independent files with the small picture function may not be used in this section can not be viewed using playback zoom ( 81); You may also not be able to a computer. 83 The COOLPIX 2500 may not display correctly when viewed on Small Picture The small picture function described in quick review. Viewing Small Picture Files on Other Cameras Copies created with names of camera. Restrictions on other models of Nikon digital camera to transfer copies from images taken with...
... as independent files with the small picture function may not be used in this section can not be viewed using playback zoom ( 81); You may also not be able to a computer. 83 The COOLPIX 2500 may not display correctly when viewed on Small Picture The small picture function described in quick review. Viewing Small Picture Files on Other Cameras Copies created with names of camera. Restrictions on other models of Nikon digital camera to transfer copies from images taken with...
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...; Focus indicator flashes red: camera unable to the shoot- 26 ing position" appears in playback mode. 6 • Battery is exhausted. 19 • Message "Please turn the lens to 28 focus focus. 97 Technical Notes Problem Possible cause Monitor is hard to read • Ambient lighting is not format- Rotate lens section until message is too high. 63 Photos are too bright (overexposed) • Exposure compensation is no longer displayed. ted for use HL...
...; Focus indicator flashes red: camera unable to the shoot- 26 ing position" appears in playback mode. 6 • Battery is exhausted. 19 • Message "Please turn the lens to 28 focus focus. 97 Technical Notes Problem Possible cause Monitor is hard to read • Ambient lighting is not format- Rotate lens section until message is too high. 63 Photos are too bright (overexposed) • Exposure compensation is no longer displayed. ted for use HL...
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... not zoom in card reader, card adapter, 48 Nikon View 5 does or card slot. memory card insert- not start when cam- • USB item in full-screen review. played back computer or other make of camera. • Picture is not registered in playback mode. ed in card reader or um Edition (Me), Windows 98 Second Edtion card slot (SE), or Mac OS 9 • Camera is displayed in setup menu set to PTP when 74 era connected or camera connected to computer...
... not zoom in card reader, card adapter, 48 Nikon View 5 does or card slot. memory card insert- not start when cam- • USB item in full-screen review. played back computer or other make of camera. • Picture is not registered in playback mode. ed in card reader or um Edition (Me), Windows 98 Second Edtion card slot (SE), or Mac OS 9 • Camera is displayed in setup menu set to PTP when 74 era connected or camera connected to computer...
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... playback mode selected while pictures are being saved. card, or turn the lens to Lens is correctly inserted. 16 CARD IS NOT FORMATTED FORMAT NO Press multi selector up to Memory card has not highlight FORMAT and been formatted for camera to finish recording Camera turned off and replace card. 100 BATTERY EXHAUSTED Battery exhausted. Please wait for press to right to format 16 use in COOLPIX 2500. set. Message clears from display automatically when recording is no longer displayed. 26 WARNING ! ! Use flash...
... playback mode selected while pictures are being saved. card, or turn the lens to Lens is correctly inserted. 16 CARD IS NOT FORMATTED FORMAT NO Press multi selector up to Memory card has not highlight FORMAT and been formatted for camera to finish recording Camera turned off and replace card. 100 BATTERY EXHAUSTED Battery exhausted. Please wait for press to right to format 16 use in COOLPIX 2500. set. Message clears from display automatically when recording is no longer displayed. 26 WARNING ! ! Use flash...
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... NO IMAGE DATA File created by change USB selection in - If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative. 102 Technical Notes Display Problem Solution USB cable discon- ERROR USB menu does not connect USB cable, then match that the camera is pressed to 5 button to computer. pictures. camera's internal cir- Turn camera off and dis- Delete file or memory card. Check that used by computer or different make of camera. er monitor, click OK to com- reoccurs, use Nikon View ton is properly connected and battery fully charged...
... NO IMAGE DATA File created by change USB selection in - If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon representative. 102 Technical Notes Display Problem Solution USB cable discon- ERROR USB menu does not connect USB cable, then match that the camera is pressed to 5 button to computer. pictures. camera's internal cir- Turn camera off and dis- Delete file or memory card. Check that used by computer or different make of camera. er monitor, click OK to com- reoccurs, use Nikon View ton is properly connected and battery fully charged...
