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The Setup Menu 91 Welcome Screen 92 Date...93 Date Imprint...95 Monitor Settings 96 Sound Settings 97 Auto Off ...98 Format memory/ Format Card 98 Language ...99 Video Mode ...99 Reset All...99 Firmware Version 100 Technical Notes 101 Optional Accessories 101 Caring for Your Camera 102 Error Messages 105 Troubleshooting 108 Specifications...111 Index ...113 vii
The Setup Menu 91 Welcome Screen 92 Date...93 Date Imprint...95 Monitor Settings 96 Sound Settings 97 Auto Off ...98 Format memory/ Format Card 98 Language ...99 Video Mode ...99 Reset All...99 Firmware Version 100 Technical Notes 101 Optional Accessories 101 Caring for Your Camera 102 Error Messages 105 Troubleshooting 108 Specifications...111 Index ...113 vii
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... the button is pressed halfway, the camera sets focus and exposure and the focus indicator is pressed halfway. Monitor on ; indicators displayed Monitor on ; indicators hidden Viewfinder on ; Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter-release button is displayed in the shooting display. indicators displayed The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two stage shutter-release button. Introduction The Button The electronic viewfinder can be used to frame pictures when bright ambient lighting conditions make it...
... the button is pressed halfway, the camera sets focus and exposure and the focus indicator is pressed halfway. Monitor on ; indicators displayed Monitor on ; indicators hidden Viewfinder on ; Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter-release button is displayed in the shooting display. indicators displayed The Shutter-Release Button The camera has a two stage shutter-release button. Introduction The Button The electronic viewfinder can be used to frame pictures when bright ambient lighting conditions make it...
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... settings as white balance and image sharpening ( 64). 15 Number of exposures remaining: depends on capacity of internal memory or memory card and on how picture will turn the camera on The power-on lamp blinks when battery is AUTO. Basic Photography The Battery Indicator Display NO ICON Description Battery fully charged. Display Description WARNING!! Basic Photography This section describes how to lighting and creative intent ( 38). Internal memory/memory card indicator: indicates whether internal memory ( ) or memory card ( ) is running low. The Shooting Menu (auto) mode...
... settings as white balance and image sharpening ( 64). 15 Number of exposures remaining: depends on capacity of internal memory or memory card and on how picture will turn the camera on The power-on lamp blinks when battery is AUTO. Basic Photography The Battery Indicator Display NO ICON Description Battery fully charged. Display Description WARNING!! Basic Photography This section describes how to lighting and creative intent ( 38). Internal memory/memory card indicator: indicates whether internal memory ( ) or memory card ( ) is running low. The Shooting Menu (auto) mode...
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... shutter-release button halfway to focus. Blinks red Flash charging. With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, check the focus and flash indicators in the monitor or electronic viewfinder. Flash indicator indicator indicator Flash Focus On (green) Subject in the center of Memory" If the camera displays the message "OUT OF MEMORY" ( 106) no further pictures can be able to take additional pictures if you: • change the image mode setting ( 65) • insert a new memory card ( 10) • delete some pictures...
... shutter-release button halfway to focus. Blinks red Flash charging. With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, check the focus and flash indicators in the monitor or electronic viewfinder. Flash indicator indicator indicator Flash Focus On (green) Subject in the center of Memory" If the camera displays the message "OUT OF MEMORY" ( 106) no further pictures can be able to take additional pictures if you: • change the image mode setting ( 65) • insert a new memory card ( 10) • delete some pictures...
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... behind your subject is displayed. Do not turn the camera off, eject the memory card, or remove or disconnect the power source while the internal memory/memory card indicator is blinking or the icon is inside a cage). The AF-assist illuminator will light when the shutter-release button is poor, the built-in Shooting Mode In shooting mode, pictures can continue to 1.0 m-1.5 m/3´3˝-4´11˝ (maximum zoom). The AF-assist illuminator has a range of...
... behind your subject is displayed. Do not turn the camera off, eject the memory card, or remove or disconnect the power source while the internal memory/memory card indicator is blinking or the icon is inside a cage). The AF-assist illuminator will light when the shutter-release button is poor, the built-in Shooting Mode In shooting mode, pictures can continue to 1.0 m-1.5 m/3´3˝-4´11˝ (maximum zoom). The AF-assist illuminator has a range of...
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.... 30 Camera focuses continuously until icon is pressed halfway to lock focus. Camera focuses continuously until icon is held down, pictures are recorded at maximum zoom; The options in finity at widest angle, 6 m (20´) to the options list above, the sports-mode framing assist menu contains Sensitivity and Image mode options ( 27). Off Off SPORTS While shutter-release button is displayed. Camera focuses at about 5 m (16´) to in the assist menu can...
.... 30 Camera focuses continuously until icon is pressed halfway to lock focus. Camera focuses continuously until icon is held down, pictures are recorded at maximum zoom; The options in finity at widest angle, 6 m (20´) to the options list above, the sports-mode framing assist menu contains Sensitivity and Image mode options ( 27). Off Off SPORTS While shutter-release button is displayed. Camera focuses at about 5 m (16´) to in the assist menu can...
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... macro close -up Use to photograph flowers, insects, and other settings in which you do not want to light entire subject at in monitor. • Camera focuses continuously until shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note that flash may be zoomed all the way in. AF indicator lights whenever shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Off ✭ - Scene Mode Dusk / Dawn Preserves the colors...
... macro close -up Use to photograph flowers, insects, and other settings in which you do not want to light entire subject at in monitor. • Camera focuses continuously until shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Note that flash may be zoomed all the way in. AF indicator lights whenever shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Off ✭ - Scene Mode Dusk / Dawn Preserves the colors...
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...-digit sequence number (e.g., "101P_002"). Repeat steps 6-7 un- AE-L icon turns white to show that white balance and exposure settings for Panoramas Each series of pictures taken at Panorama assist is stored in each series is taken, the pan direction, zoom, flash mode, macro close -up mode, exposure compensation, and image mode ( 65) can be adjusted nor pictures deleted until the series is shown superimposed on left to compose overlapping shots. 37 5 Take first picture. Storage...
...-digit sequence number (e.g., "101P_002"). Repeat steps 6-7 un- AE-L icon turns white to show that white balance and exposure settings for Panoramas Each series of pictures taken at Panorama assist is stored in each series is taken, the pan direction, zoom, flash mode, macro close -up mode, exposure compensation, and image mode ( 65) can be adjusted nor pictures deleted until the series is shown superimposed on left to compose overlapping shots. 37 5 Take first picture. Storage...
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..., icon turns green and camera can focus at distance of 1cm/ 0.4˝. In macro close-up Mode The flash may be able to check the results. When taking close-up shots of small objects at very short distances (minimum 1cm/0.4˝). 1 2 Display macro close-up ; 34). 41 Easy Close-ups: Macro Close-up Mode Macro close-up mode is used for taking close-ups, play each picture back after shooting...
..., icon turns green and camera can focus at distance of 1cm/ 0.4˝. In macro close-up Mode The flash may be able to check the results. When taking close-up shots of small objects at very short distances (minimum 1cm/0.4˝). 1 2 Display macro close-up ; 34). 41 Easy Close-ups: Macro Close-up Mode Macro close-up mode is used for taking close-ups, play each picture back after shooting...
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...the pictures on pictures: • take the memory card to a digital print service center or insert the card into a personal photo printer equipped with a card slot. Some print services may be included on DPOF-compatible printer 57 prints the date or date and time of prints, and the information to be able to print pictures directly from the camera. • use the Date option in Digital Print Order Format (DPOF). Printing Pictures To print pictures: • select pictures for printing using Print set . To print the pictures in internal memory, copy them to a memory card before...
...the pictures on pictures: • take the memory card to a digital print service center or insert the card into a personal photo printer equipped with a card slot. Some print services may be included on DPOF-compatible printer 57 prints the date or date and time of prints, and the information to be able to print pictures directly from the camera. • use the Date option in Digital Print Order Format (DPOF). Printing Pictures To print pictures: • select pictures for printing using Print set . To print the pictures in internal memory, copy them to a memory card before...
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... Power Source When printing pictures via direct USB connection, be sure the battery is fully charged. More on Playback Before Printing Paper type, tray, and size selections are connected. 60 After checking the printer and resolving any problems as directed in doubt, recharge the battery before connecting the printer. Printing Via Direct USB Connection When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer via the UCE6 USB cable, selected pictures can be printed via direct USB connection, the USB option in the setup menu must be set...
... Power Source When printing pictures via direct USB connection, be sure the battery is fully charged. More on Playback Before Printing Paper type, tray, and size selections are connected. 60 After checking the printer and resolving any problems as directed in doubt, recharge the battery before connecting the printer. Printing Via Direct USB Connection When the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer via the UCE6 USB cable, selected pictures can be printed via direct USB connection, the USB option in the setup menu must be set...
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... lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing information from an object varies WHITE BALANCE 1/3 with the flash. Option Auto White bal. Use under overcast skies. Use with the color of the light source. Gray object used as white, regardless of White bal. Menu Guide The Shooting Menu 67 Use under most situations. preset Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent Cloudy Speedlight Description White balance automatically adjusted to set white balance under Daylight incandescent lighting. Use when taking pictures under incandescent lighting...
... lighting. Digital cameras can mimic this adjustment by processing information from an object varies WHITE BALANCE 1/3 with the flash. Option Auto White bal. Use under overcast skies. Use with the color of the light source. Gray object used as white, regardless of White bal. Menu Guide The Shooting Menu 67 Use under most situations. preset Daylight Incandescent Fluorescent Cloudy Speedlight Description White balance automatically adjusted to set white balance under Daylight incandescent lighting. Use when taking pictures under incandescent lighting...
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... Set Display selection dialog. 3 ERASE SELECTED IMAGES 4 ERASE SELECTED IMAGES 08 . 01. 2004 12: 05 Back ON OFF 2/ 4 Set Scroll through pictures. tures marked by icon. 5 Repeat steps 3-4 to exit without changing selection, press button. 6 DELETE Confirmation dialog displayed. Press Select Delete DELETE Erase selected images Erase all images If no memory card is inserted, pictures will be deleted from internal memory. Current pic- Press Delete The delete menu contains the following options: Option Description Erase selected images Delete selected pictures...
... Set Display selection dialog. 3 ERASE SELECTED IMAGES 4 ERASE SELECTED IMAGES 08 . 01. 2004 12: 05 Back ON OFF 2/ 4 Set Scroll through pictures. tures marked by icon. 5 Repeat steps 3-4 to exit without changing selection, press button. 6 DELETE Confirmation dialog displayed. Press Select Delete DELETE Erase selected images Erase all images If no memory card is inserted, pictures will be deleted from internal memory. Current pic- Press Delete The delete menu contains the following options: Option Description Erase selected images Delete selected pictures...
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... the date and/or time of recording. 95 Adjust display brightness and specify when display turns on. 96 Adjust sound and volume settings 97 Choose how long display will remain on before turning off automatically to save power. 98 Format internal memory or memory card. 98 Choose a language for camera menus and messages. 99 Choose USB setting used when copying pictures to computer or printing on PictBridge printer. 54 Select video mode from NTSC and PAL. 99 Restore camera settings to default values. 99-100 Display camera...
... the date and/or time of recording. 95 Adjust display brightness and specify when display turns on. 96 Adjust sound and volume settings 97 Choose how long display will remain on before turning off automatically to save power. 98 Format internal memory or memory card. 98 Choose a language for camera menus and messages. 99 Choose USB setting used when copying pictures to computer or printing on PictBridge printer. 54 Select video mode from NTSC and PAL. 99 Restore camera settings to default values. 99-100 Display camera...
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... start sound If On is selected, startup sound will be played when shutter is connected ( 55). VOLUME Loud Normal Off Menu Guide The Setup Menu 97 Select Sound settings SOUND SETTINGS 1/2 Button sound Shutter sound Start-up sound Option Description Button sound If On is selected, beep will sound three times if battery is exhausted, or if memory card is locked or memory card or internal memory is full when shutter is selected. Beep will sound once if memory card is inserted, data are deleted, memory card or internal memory is formatted, or new mode...
... start sound If On is selected, startup sound will be played when shutter is connected ( 55). VOLUME Loud Normal Off Menu Guide The Setup Menu 97 Select Sound settings SOUND SETTINGS 1/2 Button sound Shutter sound Start-up sound Option Description Button sound If On is selected, beep will sound three times if battery is exhausted, or if memory card is locked or memory card or internal memory is full when shutter is selected. Beep will sound once if memory card is inserted, data are deleted, memory card or internal memory is formatted, or new mode...
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... MOVIE Time out error while re- Adjust mode sired mode. Display Problem Solution OUT OF MEMORY Camera in shooting mode: Insufficient memory to record pictures at current settings. • Choose new image mode. • Insert new memory card or delete pictures. 65 10, 80 (or ) Camera connected to delete protect- CARD CONTAINS NO IMAGES ALL IMAGES ARE HIDDEN No pictures on COOLPIX 4800. Restart transfer after check- to return to memory card, insert new memory card. (or ) • Camera can not copy • Copies can not be created 50, 85 picture using...
... MOVIE Time out error while re- Adjust mode sired mode. Display Problem Solution OUT OF MEMORY Camera in shooting mode: Insufficient memory to record pictures at current settings. • Choose new image mode. • Insert new memory card or delete pictures. 65 10, 80 (or ) Camera connected to delete protect- CARD CONTAINS NO IMAGES ALL IMAGES ARE HIDDEN No pictures on COOLPIX 4800. Restart transfer after check- to return to memory card, insert new memory card. (or ) • Camera can not copy • Copies can not be created 50, 85 picture using...
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... to record picture at current Image mode set- 98 65 ting. • Message "MEMORY CARD IS WRITE PROTECTED" is 11 displayed: memory card is locked. • Flash is off automatically when: ◆LANDSCAPE, Scenic view, or Architecture is se- 28 lected in landscape assist mode ◆ Camera is in image • Shutter speed too slow. Flash turns off . 38 • Flash window is blocked. 16 Pictures are blurred ◆Using the flash 38 ◆ Using the Best Shot Selector...
... to record picture at current Image mode set- 98 65 ting. • Message "MEMORY CARD IS WRITE PROTECTED" is 11 displayed: memory card is locked. • Flash is off automatically when: ◆LANDSCAPE, Scenic view, or Architecture is se- 28 lected in landscape assist mode ◆ Camera is in image • Shutter speed too slow. Flash turns off . 38 • Flash window is blocked. 16 Pictures are blurred ◆Using the flash 38 ◆ Using the Best Shot Selector...
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... ambient temperature of camera. Aperture Range Electronically-controlled preset aperture Two steps Sensitivity Can be set to ensure compatibility among different makes of 25 °C (77 °F). zoom adjusted with every other shot, image quality set to auto or values approximately equivalent to be used in Speedlight fired with each shot, built-in the digital camera industry to NORMAL. audio/video (A/V) out with a fully-charged EN-EL1 battery operated at 25...
... ambient temperature of camera. Aperture Range Electronically-controlled preset aperture Two steps Sensitivity Can be set to ensure compatibility among different makes of 25 °C (77 °F). zoom adjusted with every other shot, image quality set to auto or values approximately equivalent to be used in Speedlight fired with each shot, built-in the digital camera industry to NORMAL. audio/video (A/V) out with a fully-charged EN-EL1 battery operated at 25...
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... Continuous, 69 Copy (playback menu), 86 Copy (scene mode), 35 Cropping pictures, 50 Cyanotype, 75 Focus indicator, 18 Focus lock, 20 Format card, 98 Format memory, 98 Framing assist, 24-31 Framing guides, 25 Framing pictures, 16, 25 D Date, 13, 93 Date imprint, 57, 95 DCF, see Design rule for Camera File system, 112 Digital Print Order Format, 57 Direct Print, see USB Direct DPOF, see Digital Print Order Format Dusk/Dawn, 34 E E-mail, 65 Electronic viewfinder, 3, 4, 6, 16 EN-EL1, see Batteries Error messages...
... Continuous, 69 Copy (playback menu), 86 Copy (scene mode), 35 Cropping pictures, 50 Cyanotype, 75 Focus indicator, 18 Focus lock, 20 Format card, 98 Format memory, 98 Framing assist, 24-31 Framing guides, 25 Framing pictures, 16, 25 D Date, 13, 93 Date imprint, 57, 95 DCF, see Design rule for Camera File system, 112 Digital Print Order Format, 57 Direct Print, see USB Direct DPOF, see Digital Print Order Format Dusk/Dawn, 34 E E-mail, 65 Electronic viewfinder, 3, 4, 6, 16 EN-EL1, see Batteries Error messages...
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... Date imprint, Digital Print Order Format via direct USB connection, 60-63 Print set, 58-59 Print size, 65 Protect, 82 Protected pictures, 81, 82 Q Quick playback zoom, 22 QuickTime, 46 Shutter-release button, 6, 18 Size, see Image mode Slide show, 77-79 Small pic., 85 Smear, 103 Sort by date, 88 Sound, 97 Sound settings, 97 Speedlight, see Flash Standard color, 75 Standby mode, see Auto off , see Power switch P PAL, see Video mode Panorama assist, 36 Party/Indoor, 33 PictBridge, 57, 60-63 PictureProject, 53 PLAYBACK MENU...
... Date imprint, Digital Print Order Format via direct USB connection, 60-63 Print set, 58-59 Print size, 65 Protect, 82 Protected pictures, 81, 82 Q Quick playback zoom, 22 QuickTime, 46 Shutter-release button, 6, 18 Size, see Image mode Slide show, 77-79 Small pic., 85 Smear, 103 Sort by date, 88 Sound, 97 Sound settings, 97 Speedlight, see Flash Standard color, 75 Standby mode, see Auto off , see Power switch P PAL, see Video mode Panorama assist, 36 Party/Indoor, 33 PictBridge, 57, 60-63 PictureProject, 53 PLAYBACK MENU...