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    En The Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA
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    ...while shooting Reviewing Your Pictures ...during playback Playing Back Your Pictures Delete multiple pictures Using the PLAY BACK Menu STEP 4-Install camera software Install software Quick Start Guide (provided) Get to know Nikon View 5 Nikon View 5 Reference Manual (provided on CD
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    and setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking your first photographs, and transferring them to your computer. Guide to Digital Photography The Guide to Digital Photography (this manual) provides complete operating instructions for your camera. Nikon View 5 Reference Manual The Nikon View
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    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
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    battery or other small parts into their mouths. Removing memory cards Memory cards may become hot during use. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. CD-ROMs The CD-ROMs on which the software and manuals if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than one
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    camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in loss of any data not recorded to the memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data already recorded to the memory card
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    with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon
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    material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is issued by the government names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or
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    4 Parts of the COOLPIX5700 4 Camera Displays 6 Camera Parts-The Details 9 First Steps ...13 Step 1-Attach the Camera Strap 13 Step 2-Insert the Battery 14 Step 3-Insert the Memory Card 16 Step 4-Choose a Language 18 Step 5-Set the Time and Date 19 Taking and Reviewing Pictures 21 Basic
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    Memory: Image Quality and Size 48 Focus Mode: The Button 53 Delaying Shutter Release: Self-Timer Mode 58 Optical and Digital Zoom: The Button 60 Flash Mode: The Button 62 Exposure Compensation: The Button 66 Keep or Delete: Picture Review 67 Choosing a User Set 68 Using the Camera
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    121 Adjusting Monitor Settings: Monitor Options 126 Customizing Camera Controls: Controls 129 Controlling Zoom: Zoom Options 131 Conserving Battery Power: Auto Off 133 File Numbering: Seq. Numbers 134 Formatting Memory Cards: CF Card Format 135 Controlling the Flash: Speedlight Options 136
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    x
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    to navigate through, this manual. Getting to Know the COOLPIX5700 Introduces the various parts of the camera and where to find required to get your camera ready. STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 Attach the Camera Strap Insert the Battery Insert the Memory Card Choose a Language Set the Time and
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    and troubleshooting information, and lists your camera's specifications. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Your Nikon COOLPIX digital camera is designed to the highest standards and includes complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers
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    for using your camera. See: additional information in this manual. Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites: • For users in the U.S.A.: http
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    Getting Started-Getting to Know the COOLPIX5700 1 Command dial 2 LCD illuminator button 8 3 (Exposure compensation) button 66 4 (Exposure mode) button .. 70 5 Accessory shoe 138, 158 6 Built-in Speedlight .......... 27, 62 7 Photocell 26, 138 8 Lens 13, 162 9 Microphone 77 10 Self
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    Getting Started-Getting to Know the COOLPIX5700 19 / MF (Focus mode / Manual Focus) button 53, 80 20 (AE / AF Lock) button 56, 131 21 / ISO (Flash mode / Sensitivity) button 62, 78 22 Control panel 8 23 Zoom ( / ) buttons 27, 35, 60, 86, 87 24 Memory card-slot cover ........ 16 25 Multi
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    camera settings: 1 2 8 4 Self-timer indicator 58 3 9 5 Shutter speed 73 10 11 6 Exposure mode 70 4 12 7 Metering mode 103 5 13 8 Flash-ready indicator 28 6 7 14 15 9 Flash mode 62 10 Battery level indicator1........... 23 16 17 18 11 "Date not set" icon 2 20 User Set
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    28 Manual focus indicator ......... 80 34 35 29 Image sharpening 114 30 White balance 101 31 4 Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) .. 78 19 Progress bar (Ultra HS) ........ 105 32 Black-and-white mode indicator 108 20 User Setting No. (User Set) .... 68 21 Converter lens setting ......... 109
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    -Getting to Know the COOLPIX5700 Control Panel The indicators in the control panel show the status of the following camera settings. To aid explanation, balance setting 130 Image transfer status 42 7 Manual focus 80 8 Continuous shooting mode .. 104 9 Exposure compensation indicator 66 10 Flash
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    Getting Started-Getting to Know the COOLPIX5700 Camera Parts - The Details A The Mode Selector The mode selector selects the operating mode. Choose (shooting mode) to take still pictures and movies ( 22), (playback mode)
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    in the monitor difficult to see. D The Monitor The monitor shows the view through the camera lens together with icons indicating the status of various camera settings during shooting ( 6). The monitor is also used to review the pictures that you have taken ( 31, 84). When folded out as shown, the
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    button, making it possible to select the User Set or adjust white balance and metering without accessing the camera menus, or to adjust flash and focus mode without using the buttons on the camera ( 129). Setting assigned to button User Set (default setting) 68 (Focus Mode) 53 (Speedlight Mode
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    to Know the COOLPIX5700 F The Battery-Chamber and Coupling Contacts Covers The COOLPIX5700 can be equipped with the MB-E5700 battery pack (available separately) which takes six LR6 (AA) batteries. To attach the MB-E5700, you must remove the coupling contacts and battery-chamber covers. A Open
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    Attach the strap to the two eyelets on the camera body as shown below. To avoid losing the lens cap, use the cord provided to attach it to the camera strap as shown. Removing and Replacing the Lens Cap Remove or replace the lens cap by pressing the tabs on either side of the cap. Remove
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    at shipment. A battery charger is provided with the camera; we recommend that you charge the battery before use. Instructions for charging the battery are in the instruction manual included with the charger. 2.2 Turn the camera off 2.3 Open the battery-chamber cover Slide the battery-chamber cover
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    charging is complete, a flashing icon may appear in the monitor, indicating that the clock needs to be reset ( 20). Removing the Battery The battery can be removed without affecting pictures stored on the memory card. Alternative Power Sources Besides the Nikon EN-EL1, the COOLPIX5700 can use non
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    Steps Step 3-Insert the Memory Card Your Nikon digital camera uses CompactFlash™ (CF) memory cards (Type I or II) or IBM Microdrive® memory cards to store pictures ( 159). Memory cards are inserted as follows: 3.1 Turn the camera off 3.2 Insert the memory card Open the card-slot cover (1) and make
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    cover will partially eject the memory card, causing errors when the camera is turned on. Be sure the eject button is down (i.e., in position ) before inserting memory cards. • Insert memory cards terminals (two rows of small holes) first. • Be sure the memory card is oriented correctly before trying
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    a Language Menus and messages can be displayed in German, English, French, Japanese, and Spanish. 4.1 4.2 Set mode selector to era on and turn cam- Open the monitor. If no images exist on memory card, "CARD CONTAINS NO IMAGES" message will appear in monitor; ignore it and proceed to next step
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    options 4.9 Monitor Options Shutter Sound Auto Off CF Card Format Date Video Mode Language 4.10 Choose a language from: De Deutsch (German) En English Fr Français (French) Japanese Es Español (Spanish) Make selection and return to SET-UP menu Step 5-Set the Time and Date The time and date
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    menu To return to (playback) mode, press the button. Flashing Clock Icon If the time and date have not been set, a flashing clock icon ( ) will appear in the top right corner of the monitor or viewfinder when the camera is in (shooting) mode. Any pictures taken before the time and date have been
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    necessary to take your first digital picture. STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 Ready the Camera Select User Set A Adjust Camera Settings Frame the Shot Focus and Shoot Put the Camera Away 22-24 25 25 26-27 28-29 30 Reviewing Your Pictures Illustrates how to review your pictures in the
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    pictures in the automatic "point and shoot" mode, User Set A. When you first use the camera, it will be set to User Set A by default. Step 1-Ready the Camera Before using your camera, complete the following steps: 1.1 Remove the lens cap Remove the lens cap by pressing the tabs on either side of
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    Taking and Reviewing Pictures-Basic Picture Taking 1.5 Check indicators in the control panel, monitor or viewfinder Check the battery indicator to make sure the battery has enough power. See the table below for battery indicator meanings. Make sure the memory card has enough memory. If the number
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    and Reviewing Pictures-Basic Picture Taking Auto Power Off To save power, the camera will enter "sleep" mode if no operations are performed for the period of time specified in the Auto Off menu (default 30 seconds; 133). In sleep mode, the monitor or viewfinder turn off and all camera functions
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    Taking and Reviewing Pictures-Basic Picture Taking Step 2-Select User Set A The following steps assume the camera is in the automatic "point and shoot" mode, User Set A. When you first use the camera, it will be set to User Set A by default. If a , , or appears in the upper left corner of the
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    avoid blocking redeye reduction lamp, keep fingers below ridges on camera grip Don't Block the Shot To avoid dark or partially obscured pictures, keep your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash, and photocell. Ridges on the camera grip also keep your fingers from blocking the red-eye
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    Reviewing Pictures-Basic Picture Taking 4.2 Frame your subject Subjects can be framed in the monitor or viewfinder using the zoom button to adjust the camera's 8× optical zoom lens Built-in Speedlight • In User Set A, if the flash mode is set to auto (the default setting), red-eye reduction, or
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    Taking and Reviewing Pictures-Basic Picture Taking Step 5-Focus and Shoot 5.1 Focus In User Set A, the camera automatically focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. To lock focus, press the shutter-release button halfway and check the status of the autofocus ( ) and flash-ready indicators
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    and the shutter release will be disabled. Do not turn the camera off, remove the memory card, or remove or disconnect the power source while or is displayed. Display Delay When shooting, the image sent from the imaging chip (CCD
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    Taking and Reviewing Pictures-Basic Picture Taking Step 6-Put the Camera Away When you have finished using the camera, follow these steps before putting the camera away. 6.1 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off to save battery power. 6.2 Lower the built-in Speedlight If the built-in Speedlight
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    Taking and Reviewing Pictures-Reviewing Your Pictures Reviewing Your Pictures Digital cameras allow you to see the results of your pictures immediately after shooting, letting you to use the results of earlier attempts to improve your next picture. Your COOLPIX camera allows you to review your
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    down to scroll rapidly to desired frame number without viewing intervening images. View picture full screen Enter full-screen review (see next section) with current picture displayed full screen. Return to shooting mode Shutterrelease Press shutter-release button halfway to return to shooting
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    The following options are available in full-screen review. Taking and Reviewing Pictures-Reviewing Your Pictures To View other pictures View multiple images Delete current picture Use Description Press multi selector up or left to view images recorded before
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    full-screen review or playback, you can also use playback mode to view your pictures. Playback mode allows you to delete several images at once, to protect images from deletion, and also to hide images so that they will not be displayed in the monitor during review. To access playback mode set the
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    the ( ) button in full-screen review displays a menu of four thumbnail images. The following options are available in thumbnail review. Taking and Reviewing Pictures-Reviewing Your Pictures To Use Description Highlight images Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right to highlight
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    36
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    Doing More with Your Digital Camera Connecting to a Computer 38-45 Viewing Pictures on a TV / VCR 46 This chapter is divided into the following sections : Connecting to a Computer Shows you how to connect your camera to a computer and save pictures to the hard disk. Viewing Pictures on a TV / VCR
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    add to the growing digital photo album on your computer. Before You Begin: Installing Nikon View 5 Before copying pictures to your computer, you will need to install Nikon View 5, an application that allows you to transfer pictures from the camera memory card to a computer hard disk and view them
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    View? In order to transfer pictures to your computer using the USB cable, the COOLPIX5700 requires the version of Nikon View 5 provided with the camera. If you have a version of Nikon View that was included with another Nikon digital camera, you will need to upgrade to the version provided with the
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    Once you have installed Nikon View 5, you are ready to transfer photographs and movies to your computer. Pictures can be transferred via a direct USB connection between the camera and computer, or by removing the memory card from the camera and inserting it in a card reader or PC card slot. Direct
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    the USB cable. • Turn the camera off. • Remove the memory card. Transfer button 5 View pictures When transfer is complete, the pictures that have been copied to your computer's hard disk will be displayed in Nikon Browser. See the Nikon View 5 Reference Manual (on CD) for details of the
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    Doing More with Your Digital Camera-Connecting to a Computer 6 Remove the camera from the system If PTP is selected in the camera USB menu ( 143), turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable. If Mass Storage is selected, you must remove the camera from the system as follows before
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    Doing More with Your Digital Camera-Connecting to a Computer Viewing RAW Pictures in Mac OS 9 Before using the Nikon View 5 (version 5.1) to display pictures taken at a camera image-quality setting of RAW ( 49), allocate at least 72 MB of memory to Nikon View 5. If you attempt to open RAW images
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    and then insert the adapter into the PC card slot. If you are using a card reader, insert the memory card directly into the card reader. If installed, Nikon View 5 will detect cards from Nikon digital cameras and start automatically. See the Nikon View 5 Reference Manual (on CD) for information on
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    More with Your Digital Camera-Connecting to a Computer Removing the Memory Card Be sure that transfer is complete before removing memory cards from the card reader or PC card slot. Before removing the memory card from a PC card slot or card reader, you will need to remove the card from the system
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    More with Your Digital Camera-Viewing Pictures on a TV / VCR Viewing Pictures on a TV / VCR Using the audio/video cable provided with your camera, you can connect the COOLPIX5700 to a TV or VCR. 1 Connect the cable to the camera Connect the black plug to the camera's A / V OUT connector. 2 Connect
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    the camera settings, access User Sets 1, 2 or 3. Using the Camera Controls (All User Sets) Contains information on the most frequently-used camera controls: zoom, image quality and size, focus, flash, and exposure compensation. Choosing a User Set Shows you how to choose a User Set. User Sets allow
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    Details-Using the Camera Controls (All User Sets) Using the Camera Controls All User Sets Making Effective Use of Memory: Image Quality and Size Image quality and size determine the file size for each image. File size determines the number of images that can be stored on a memory card. The table
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    Taking Pictures : The Details-Using the Camera Controls (All User Sets) Image Quality Images can be compressed using JPEG compression when saved to the memory card. This results in smaller files that take up less space on the memory card, but at high levels of compression, a perceptible loss of
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    Taking Pictures : The Details-Using the Camera Controls (All User Sets) To select an image-quality setting, press the button repeatedly until the desired setting is displayed in the control panel, and monitor or viewfinder. The image quality setting cycles as follows: NORMAL, FINE, HI, RAW and
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    Taking Pictures : The Details-Using the Camera Controls (All User Sets) Image Size Image size is measured in pixels. At a given image quality setting, smaller image sizes require less space to store, making them suitable for electronic distribution. Conversely, the larger the image, the larger
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    Taking Pictures : The Details-Using the Camera Controls (All User Sets) To choose an image size, rotate the command dial while pressing the button. The image size setting cycles as follows: FULL, UXGA, SXGA, XGA, VGA and 3:2. + Press Rotate command dial Image size displayed in monitor or
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    Camera Controls (All User Sets) Focus Mode: The Button Choose a focus mode according to your subject and composition. Setting How it works When to use it NO ICON Autofocus Camera automatically adjusts focus according to distance to subject. Use with subjects 50 cm (1´8˝) or more from lens
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    Taking Pictures : The Details-Using the Camera Controls (All User Sets) To select the focus mode, press the button repeatedly until the desired setting is displayed in the control panel and monitor or viewfinder. The focus mode cycles as follows: autofocus (no icon), infinity ( ), macro close-up (
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    be in the focus area. • The subject is very dark (the subject should not, however, be too much brighter than the background). • The subject is moving rapidly. If the camera is unable to focus using autofocus, the autofocus indicator will flash in the monitor or viewfinder when the shutter-release
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    : The Details-Using the Camera Controls (All User Sets) Focus and Exposure Lock At times, your subject may not be at the center of the final composition or autofocus will not give good results ( 55). If so, when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera will not focus as expected
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    focus or just exposure. With focus set to lock, you can adjust exposure without refocusing the camera. With exposure set to lock, you can refocus the camera without adjusting exposure. You can improve results by manually selecting the center focus area ( 112) and setting metering to spot or central
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    Details-Using the Camera Controls (All User Sets) Delaying Shutter Release: Self-Timer Mode When the self-timer is used, the camera will not take camera movement that occurs when the shutter-release button is pressed. This feature is most useful when taking low-light or close-up shots with the flash
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    : The Details-Using the Camera Controls (All User Sets) 3 Compose the shot and focus Adjust camera settings, compose the shot, and three times to stop the timer. When the shutter-release button is pressed, the camera will beep and the self-timer lamp below the shutter-release button will start to
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    Taking Pictures : The Details-Using the Camera Controls (All User Sets) Optical and Digital Zoom: The Button Your camera offers two kinds of zoom: optical zoom, in which the camera's telescoping lens can be used to magnify the subject up to 8×, and digital zoom, which magnifies the image up to
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    Camera Controls (All User Sets) Restrictions on Digital Zoom • Digital zoom is not available when: • Image quality is set to RAW or HI ( 49) • Black Digital Tele in the SET-UP menu for User Sets 1, 2, or 3 ( 131) • Wide Adapter is selected in the Lens menu ( 109) • The maximum value for digital
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    Taking Pictures : The Details-Using the Camera Controls (All User Sets) Flash Mode: The Button The flash mode is controlled with the button. 1 2 F5.6 Press button to change flash mode. Press button repeatedly until desired setting is displayed in control panel, and monitor or viewfinder. At
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    Details-Using the Camera Controls (All User Sets) The following settings are available. Speedlight Mode Control Panel Monitor Description Auto When lighting is poor, built-in Speedlight will pop up automatically when shutter-release NO ICON button is pressed halfway, and flash will fire when
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    Camera Controls (All User Sets) Do Not Obstruct the Built-in Speedlight • By default, the Pop Up option in the Speedlight Options menu is set -in Speedlight is raised, keep your fingers and other objects away from the flash window and photocell. Red-Eye Reduction Mode When taking photos in red-eye
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    Camera Controls (All User Sets) When Lighting Is Poor When lighting is poor and the flash is off ( ) or set Lens menu ( 109), On is selected for the AE Lock option in the Exposure Options menu ( 110), or when Noise Reduc- tion is set to Clear Image Mode ( 117). Low Batteries When the low battery
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    the main subject. If the image in the monitor is too dark, choose a positive value for exposure compensation. Similarly, the camera may set exposure too high if large areas of the frame are very dark (containing, for example, an expanse of dark green leaves) or the background is much darker than the
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    : The Details-Using the Camera Controls (All User Sets) Keep or Delete: Picture Review After you have taken your picture, the quick delete icon ( ) will be shown in the monitor or viewfinder for a few seconds while the picture is be- ing recorded to the memory card. During this time, you
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    to User Set A, where the camera controls the majority of camera settings. If you set the camera to User Set 1, 2, or 3, you can change default settings to suit your needs. Settings that can be altered in User Sets 1, 2 and 3 are as follows: Setting Exposure Mode 70 Sensitivity (ISO) 78 Manual
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    mode). Press button to enter SETUP or SHOOTING menu 3 4 Display the list of User Sets Highlight A, 1, 2, or 3 5 Make selection and return to SET-UP or SHOOTING menu Press button once or twice to exit menu. Except in case of User Set A, User Set number displayed in monitor or viewfinder 69
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    Camera Controls (User Sets 1, 2, 3) Using the Camera Controls User Sets 1, 2, 3 This section covers settings used only when User Set 1, 2, or 3 is selected in (shooting) mode. These are in addition to the settings described in "Using the Camera Controls (All User Sets ), and (manual). + Press while
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    aperture; camera sets shutter speed for best exposure. tails and let more light into camera, increasing range of flash. Small apertures (large f/ -numbers) increase depth of field, bringing main subject and background into focus. User chooses both shutter Use when you want complete Manual speed
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    made using the flexible program (see below), exposure compensation ( 66) or exposure bracketing ( 115). Using the Flexible Program In User Set 1, 2, or 3, when the camera is set to programmed auto, the flexible program can be used to select different combinations of shutter speed and aperture which
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    the Camera Controls (User Sets 1, will flash when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Choose another setting and lens is f/7.4. Shutter-Speed Limitations At Continuous settings of Ultra HS and Movie ( 104), the camera takes a fixed number of frames per second. Shutter speed can not be set
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    for aperture are the maximum and minimum values for the camera lens, adjusted for the current zoom setting. Higher f/-numbers (smaller apertures) can be achieved by zooming the camera in, lower f/-numbers (larger apertures) by zooming the camera out. Unless On is chosen for Fixed Aperture in the
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    Camera Controls (User Sets 1, 2, 3) Manual In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Shut- ter speed can be set be under- or over-exposed by more than 9 EV, display shows flashing -9 (underexposure) or +9 (overexposure). Monitor or viewfinder exposure display shows
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    Taking Pictures : The Details-Using the Camera Controls (User Sets 1, 2, 3) The Multi Selector The item not can be used to set shutter speed, and vice-versa. Long Time-Exposures (BULB) When manual exposure mode is selected and Continuous set to Single ( 104), shutter speed can be set to BULB for
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    Taking Pictures : The Details-Using the Camera Controls (User Sets 1, 2, 3) Making Movies: Movie Mode The COOLPIX5700 can record movies up to 60 seconds in length at a rate of about 15 frames per second, with sound recorded via the camera's built-in microphone. Each frame is 320 × 240 pixels in
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    a digital camera, increased sensitivity is similar to using a fast film: higher sensitivities allow higher shutter speeds, at the expense of mottling, or "noise" (the digital equivalent of film "grain") appearing in the final image. Adjusting Sensitivity In User Set A, the camera sets sensitivity
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    Camera Controls (User Sets 1, 2, 3) The following settings are available: Setting When to use it AUTO Equivalent to a setting of 100 under normal conditions; when lighting is poor, however, camera the flash. Exposure Mode If sensitivity is set to AUTO in shutter-priority auto or manual exposure
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    -Using the Camera Controls (User Sets 1, 2, 3) Focusing by Hand: Manual Focus In User Sets 1, 2, and 3, manual focus can be used in place of the default autofocus for situations in which you are unable to achieve the desired results using autofocus. To use manual focus: 1 Enter manual focus Press
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    Camera Controls (User Sets 1, 2, 3) Close-ups and Optical Zoom At short focus distances, the camera may be unable to focus at some zoom positions. If the camera before manually adjusting focus. Changing the focus mode after setting focusing will cancel manual focus. Focus Confirmation Setting Focus
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    82
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    Playing Back Your Pictures Set the mode selector to and play back your pictures using playback mode. 83
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    recent picture will be displayed in the monitor. In playback mode, the following options are available. Full-Screen Playback The following options are available in full-screen playback. To View other pictures View multiple images Delete current picture Use Description Press multi selector up or
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    option, press to right to select. • Select No to exit and return to full-screen playback without converting RAW image. • Select Yes to convert RAW image to HI image space on the card for the new HI image before converting the image. One image requires about 15 MB of space on the memory card. 85
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    thumbnail images. Press ( ) to "zoom in" from nine thumbnails to four thumbnails, again to "zoom in" from four thumbnails to full size (full-screen playback). A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press to right to select. •Select No to exit
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    ) button to zoom in on images displayed full screen (disabled when Ultra HS or Movie have been set in the Continuous menu). To Zoom photo in view other pictures on the memory card, first cancel zoom. Additional time may be required to display pictures taken at an image quality setting of RAW or HI.
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    images in full-screen review or full-screen playback. There are battery is running low. 1 Camera type 2 Firmware version 3 Metering method 4 Exposure mode 5 Shutter speed 6 Aperture 7 Exposure compensation 8 Focal length 9 Focus mode Image File and Folder Names Pictures taken with the COOLPIX5700
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    Color saturation 6 Sharpening 7 Digital zoom 8 Lens-converter status 9 File size A Thumbnail preview (flashing border marks image highlights-i.e., brightest areas of image) B Histogram (shows distribution of tones in image: horizontal axis gives pixel brightness, with dark tones to left and bright
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    screen playback, movies are indicated by a icon in the lower left corner of the display. Movie playback is controlled with the button. During playback, sound recorded with the movie is played back over the camera , to increase. Four settings are available: •mute ( ) •low ( ) • medium ( ) •high (
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    Menu This menu contains a number of options for finetuning shooting settings. Using the SET-UP Menu This menu is used for basic camera setup. Using the PLAY BACK Menu The PLAY BACK menu contains options for managing images stored on memory cards. 97-99 Using the SHOOTING Menu 100-119 Using the
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    Setting Choose User Set A, automatic "point and shoot" mode; choose User Set 1, 2, or 3 to control set- tings. 68 White Balance Match white balance to your light source. 101 Auto White Bal Preset Fine Incandescent Fluorescent Cloudy Speedlight Metering Control how the camera sets exposure
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    Menu Guide-List of Menu Options Lens Choose settings for optional converter lenses. Normal Wide Adapter Telephoto 109 Exposure Options Lock exposure for a picture series or set time limit for long exposures. 110 AE Lock Maximum Bulb Duration Off / On / Reset 1min / 5min Focus Options Options
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    131 High / Low Auto Off All Modes Specify amount of time before camera enters sleep mode to save power. 133 30 s 1 M 5 M 30 M Seq. Numbers A,1, 2, 3 Control automatic file naming. On Off Reset 134 CF Card Format All modes Format memory cards for use in the COOLPIX5700. No Format 135 94
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    (1) User Set 1,2,3 (2) Play back mode Speedlight Options 1, 2, 3 Options for built-in Speedlight and external Speedlights. Pop Up Variable Power Speedlight Cntrl Auto / Manual -2.0 - +2.0 Auto/Int&ExtActive 136 Shot Confirmation On / Off Shutter Sound All modes Control beep produced by camera
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    memory card. It is available in playback mode. Menu Guide-List of Menu Options HIDE IMAGE 1 2 4 5 96 Delete Delete all or selected images; reset from accidental deletion. Selected Images All Images Print Set Transfer Options All Folders NIKON (Folder name) Start Frame Intvl Select pictures
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    chapter explains how to use the camera menus to alter settings. Your camera has three separate menus, the SHOOTING menu, the PLAY BACK menu, and the SET-UP menu. The SHOOTING menu can only be displayed when the mode selector is set to (shooting) mode, and User Set 1, 2, or 3 is selected. The PLAY
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    camera settings To navigate through the menus, press the multi selector in the direction you want to go. 2.1 2.2 Highlight menu item 2.3 Display options 2.4 Highlight options. If there is a further menu repeat steps 2.2 and 2.3. Make selection. Highlighted setting is put into effect and screen
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    Menu Guide-Using the Menus 3 Exiting the menus You can use to exit the menu. • or playback mode. 4 Moving between menus To move between pages of a multi-page menu, or to access the SET-UP menu from the SHOOTING and PLAY BACK menus: 4.1 4.2 With the main menu displayed, press the multi selector
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    Guide-Using the SHOOTING Menu Using the SHOOTING Menu The SHOOTING menu can only be accessed in User Set 1, 2, or 3. Refer to page ( 68) for information on how to select a User Set. Any changes to settings in the SHOOTING menu are automatically stored in the selected User Set, and will be recalled
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    Menu Guide-Using the SHOOTING Menu Keeping Colors True: White Balance White balance is used to preserve natural colors under different types of lighting. In User Sets 1, 2, and 3, white balance can be set using the White Balance menu (in User Set A, white balance is adjusted automatically). Option
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    ) is selected from the White Balance menu, the camera will zoom in and the menu shown at right will be displayed in the monitor or viewfinder. Option Cancel Measure Description Recalls the most recent setting for preset white balance from memory and sets white balance to this value. Measures a new
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    Menu Guide-Using the SHOOTING Menu Measuring Light: Metering User Sets 1, 2, and 3 offer a choice of four metering methods. (In User Set A, Spot AF Area Useful when you want to use spot Camera measures light in metering with manual or automatcurrent focus area only. ic focus-area selection (
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    . Movie ends automatically after 60 s or when memory card is full ( 77). Movies stored as QuickTime movie files with names ending in ".MOV". Digital zoom is limited to a factor of 2x. * fps = frames per second Image Size and Shutter Speed At an image size setting of SXGA, XGA or VGA, and shutter
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    Menu Guide-Using the SHOOTING Menu Restrictions on Using Continuous Mode • At an image-quality setting of HI, Continuous Low and Continuous High are not available. • At a setting of Continuous High, the monitor or viewfinder will turn off. • At an image-quality setting of RAW or HI, Multi-Shot 16
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    of ten. Sharpest image (highest level of detail) of these ten is saved to memory card. Flash is turned off, and focus, exposure, and white balance are determined by the first shot in the series. Viewing the Current BSS Setting When the best-shot selector is on, a BSS icon appears in the monitor or
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    Guide-Using the SHOOTING Menu Adjusting Contrast and Brightness: Image Adjustment In User Set A, the camera automatically adjusts image brightness and contrast. In User Sets 1, 2, and 3, you can adjust image compensation using the menu options shown below. Option Auto Normal Description Camera
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    -and-white images require the same amount of memory as color images, but show a higher level of detail. Monitor shows view through lens in black-and-white. Not available at an image quality setting of RAW. Black and White At a setting of Black&White the monitor or viewfinder shows the view through
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    using manual focus or the "infinity" focus mode. Using Speedlights with Converter Lenses The built-in Speedlight turns off automatically when one of the converter lenses is selected from the menu. External Speedlight accessories can still be used ( 158). Viewing the Current Lens Setting At settings
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    , and white balance for all subsequent shots. The flash is turned off while AE lock is in effect. Clears existing exposure settings. First shot resets exposure for all subsequent shots until Off is selected or Reset is reselected. Confirming AE-Lock Settings When AE-Lock is On, AE-L (AE Lock
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    Menu Guide-Using the SHOOTING Menu Setting the Time Limit for Long-Time Exposures: Maximum Bulb Duration In manual exposure mode, setting shutter speed to BULB lets you keep the shutter open as long as the shutter-release button is pressed ( 76). The default Maximum Bulb Duration
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    Guide-Using the SHOOTING Menu Focus-Area Selection: AF Area Mode In User Set A, the camera automatically focuses on the center of the frame. In User Sets 1, 2, and 3, five focus areas are available, unless digital zoom is in use, in which case the central focus area is used. Option Auto Manual
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    single autofocus gives a less rapid response, but saves battery power. Menu Guide-Using the SHOOTING Menu Option Description Focus continuously adjusted will be sharply outlined in the monitor or viewfinder when manual focus is used ( 80). As above, but for all focus modes. No indication of focus
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    memory card, the effects of sharpening can not be previewed in the monitor or viewfinder before shooting. In User Sets 1, 2, and 3, you can use the menu options shown below to control sharpening; in User Set A, Auto is the only setting. Option Auto High Normal Low Off Description Camera sharpens
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    -release button is held down at settings of Continuous Low or Continuous High ( 104), shooting will pause after completing each bracketing cycle. At Continuous High, only three shots will be taken. • Bracketing is automatically cancelled when the camera is turned off, or set to User Set A. 115
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    Guide blue cast. The time required to save images to the memory card approximately triples when using white balance bracketing. Off Select Off a setting other than Single is chosen for Continuous ( 104). Confirming Bracketing When using autoexposure bracketing, the icon in the control panel flashes,
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    Menu Guide-Using the SHOOTING Menu Avoiding "Grainy" Pictures: Noise Reduction When sensitivity (ISO equivalency) reduction off; camera functions normally. Reduces noise in long exposures (speeds of 1/30 sec or On slower). The flash can be used, as can all image sizes settings. Recording time
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    Menu Guide-Using the SHOOTING Menu Restoring Default Settings: Reset All The C (reset all) option in the SHOOTING menu resets the current User Set to its default values. The items listed on the following page are also reset for all User Sets and for playback mode. The Reset All menu contains the
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    Menu Guide-Using the SHOOTING Menu SET-UP menu Setting Folders Monitor options Brightness Hue Controls Memorize Zoom options Digital tele Fixed aperture PLAY BACK menu Setting Folders Auto Off Slide show Frame Intvl Default NIKON 3 6 All options on Setting Auto off Speedlight options Variable
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    User Set 1, 2, 3 (Page 2) Option User Set User Set A 1, 2, 3 User Setting ✔ - *1 - - Folders ✔ ✔ -*2 121 Monitor Options - ✔ ✔ 126 Controls - ✔ - 129 Zoom Options - ✔ - 131 Auto Off ✔ ✔ ✔ 133 Seq. Numbers ✔ ✔ - 134 CF Card Format ✔ ✔ ✔ 135 *1 User Setting
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    Date info.txt Video Mode Language USB User Set User Set A 1, 2, 3 - ✔ - 136 ✔ ✔ ✔ 140 ✔ ✔ ✔ 141 - ✔ - 141 - ✔ ✔ 142 - ✔ ✔ 142 - ✔ - 143 Organizing Your Pictures: Folders By default, pictures are stored on the memory card in a folder labeled NIKON. To make it easier to
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    Menu Guide-Using the SET-UP Menu Creating New Folders 1 Highlight New 3 2 L M N I K ON O P Display default folder name (NIKON) Highlight letter 4 5 122 Press multi selector up or down to edit selected letter. Folder name can include uppercase letters ("A"-"Z"), numbers, and spaces. Press multi
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    Menu Guide-Using the SET-UP Menu Renaming Existing Folders 1 2 Highlight Rename 3 Display list of existing folders (folder NIKON can not be renamed) 4 Highlight folder name Display menu 5 Edit name as described in steps 3-5 of "Creating New Folders" (opposite). 123
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    Menu Guide-Using the SET-UP Menu Deleting Folders 1 2 Highlight Delete 3 Display list of folders 4 Highlight folder name Confirmation dialog displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option,
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    Guide-Using the SET when folder NIKON is selected) Ultra HS With each sequence of pictures taken at Ultra HS ( 104), the camera creates a new digit number assigned automatically by the camera. Folders can be deleted or selected for playback from the Folders menu, but folders created at a setting
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    Menu Guide-Using the SET-UP Menu Adjusting Monitor Settings: Monitor Options The Monitor Options menu sets monitor brightness and hue. In User Sets 1, 2, and 3, it can also specify whether the monitor or viewfinder will turn on automatically when the camera is turned on. Controlling the Monitor:
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    for a few seconds after shooting. Menu Guide-Using the SET-UP Menu Option Review On Review Off Description Pictures are displayed briefly in monitor taking of picture. Image in monitor or viewfinder will appear jerky if camera is moved, but display quality will be high. Shorter time lag between
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    Menu Guide-Using the SET-UP Menu Adjusting Monitor Brightness: Brightness This option controls monitor brightness. Press the multi selector up or down to increase or decrease the brightness of
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    The Memorize option determines what camera button settings remain in memory (User Set 1, 2, or 3) when the camera is turned off. Any unchecked items will be restored to default value settings when the camera is turned off. Option Setting affected Default Flash mode Auto or auto with redeye
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    Menu Guide-Using the SET-UP Menu Assigning Functions to the Button: Func. In User Sets 1, 2, and 3, you can choose the function assigned to the button, making it possible to select the User Set or adjust white balance and metering without accessing the camera menus, or to adjust flash and focus
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    button is pressed halfway. Controlling Zoom: Zoom Options The Zoom Options menu contains settings for optical and digital zoom. Digital Tele This menu turns digital zoom on and off. If On is selected, the camera enters digital zoom mode when the button is held down for more than two seconds at
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    Menu Guide-Using the SET-UP Menu Fixed Aperture Normally, aperture changes with the zoom position. If desired, you can set the camera to maintain the f/number selected in aperture-priority or manual exposure modes as you zoom in or out. Option Off On Description Aperture changes as you zoom in or
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    can be set from the SET-UP menu for any User Set, and applies to all User Sets. The time camera is powered by the EH-53 AC adapter or the EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger (both available separately), the camera will remain on for 30 minutes if no operations are performed, regardless of the setting
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    -digit number assigned automatically by the camera (e.g., "DSCN0001.JPG"). This option controls how files are numbered. Option On Off Reset Description The camera assigns all subsequent file and folder numbers sequentially in ascending order, starting from the last number used. If the memory card
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    Menu Guide-Using the SET-UP Menu Formatting Memory Cards: CF Card Format Use this menu to format the memory card. Formatting permanently deletes all data on the memory card. Setting No Format Description Exit without formatting card. Press multi selector to right to start formatting. Formatting
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    Menu Guide-Using the SET-UP Menu Controlling the Flash: Speedlight Options This menu controls Setting Auto Manual Description Built-in Speedlight pops up automatically when needed. Flash must be lowered manually. If left raised, flash only fires when illumination is low, unless set to fill-flash
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    This menu adjusts flash output. Flash output can be lowered or raised from -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in increments of 1/ EV. 3 Options for External Speedlights: Speedlight Cntrl This menu controls the built-in Speedlight when using external Speedlights connected to the camera's accessory shoe ( 4). Option
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    accessory shoe. 3 Turn both the camera and the Speedlight on. 4 Set the external Speedlight zoom head to an angle wider than 28 mm. If you are using a Speedlight with Auto Power Zoom, set the zoom head angle manually. The COOLPIX5700 does not support power zoom. 5 Set the external Speedlight flash
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    and monitor or viewfinder show the flash mode as follows: Setting: Pop Up > Auto Flash mode Control panel Monitor Auto A Flash cancel (off) Auto with red-eye reduction Fill-flash Slow sync Setting: Pop Up > Manual Flash mode Control panel Monitor Fill-flash Red-eye reduction with fill
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    all the way down to release the shutter • manual focus has been activated or a lens-converter option selected in the Lens menu • images have been deleted or the memory card for- matted • changes have been made to image status with the Hide, Protect, Print Set, or Auto Transfer items in the PLAY BACK
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    length and digital zoom • Image adjustment • Sensitivity (ISO equivalency) • White balance • Sharpening • Date of recording • Image size and quality • Saturation control • Focus area The info.txt file is stored in the same folder as the image. When the contents of the memory card are viewed from
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    Menu Guide-Using the SET-UP Menu Choosing a Video Standard: Video Mode The Video Mode menu is used to select the standard used for video output. Adjust this setting to match the standard used in any video device to which you connect the camera ( 46). Option NTSC PAL Description Use when
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    Menu Guide-Using the SET-UP Menu Choosing a USB Protocol: USB This option is used to select the USB protocol used when your camera is connected to a computer ( 40). Your camera supports two protocols: PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) and Mass Storage. The default setting is Mass Storage. Setting
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    Wizard will be displayed. Click Cancel to exit the wizard, and then disconnect the camera. Mac OS 9 A dialog will be displayed stating that the computer is unable to use the driver needed for the "Nikon Digital Camera E5700_PTP" USB device. Click Cancel to close the dialog, and then disconnect the
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    Guide-Using the PLAY BACK Menu Using the PLAY BACK Menu The items in the PLAY BACK menu are as follows: Menu Item Delete 145 Folders 148 Slide Show 149 Protect 151 Hide Image 152 Print Set the memory card. The Delete menu also allows you to delete the Print Set and reset Auto Transfer
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    3 4 Menu Guide-Using the PLAY BACK Menu Highlight image 5 Press multi selector up or down to select image for deletion. Selected images are marked by a icon. Repeat
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    Yes to delete all images on memory card (images that are protected or hidden will not be deleted) Delete the Current Print Set To delete the current print set ( 153), select Print Set from the Delete menu and press the multi selector to the right. Reset Auto Transfer Markings To remove transfer
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    Menu Guide-Using the PLAY BACK Menu Selecting a Folder for Playback: Folders stored. Each folder will have a name consisting of "N_" followed by a three-digit number assigned automatically by the camera. Pictures can be played back by selecting the appropriate folder or All Folders from the
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    Menu Guide-Using the PLAY BACK Menu Automated Playback: Slide Show The Slide Show folder displayed. To return to the PLAY BACK menu, press multi selector to the left. To return to full-screen playback, press the button. Auto Off If no operation is performed for more than 30 minutes during a slide
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    Menu Guide-Using the PLAY BACK Menu While the slide show is in progress, frame. End slide show Press the button to end the slide show and return to full-screen playback. Changing the Display Interval To set the duration of display for each slide, highlight Frame Intvl. (in the Slide Show menu
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    Menu Guide-Using the PLAY BACK Menu Safeguarding Valuable Images: Protect Selecting Protect from the PLAY BACK menu displays the menu shown at right, where you can select pictures to protect from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted in review, full-screen playback, or from the
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    Note that hidden images will be deleted when a memory card is formatted. "ALL IMAGES ARE HIDDEN" If all the images in the current playback folder are hidden, the message "ALL IMAGES ARE HIDDEN" ( 170) will be displayed in full-screen review or full-screen playback. No images can be played back until
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    Print Set menu, you can specify photographs to be printed, the number of prints, and the information to be included on each print. This information is stored on the memory card in Digital Print Order Format (DPOF). Once a print order has been created, the memory card can be removed from the camera
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    Menu Guide-Using the PLAY BACK Menu 3 Press multi selector up to increase num- ber of print copies (maximum 9), down to decrease number. , press button. Cancelling the Print Order To cancel the current print order when it is no longer needed, select Print Set from the Delete menu ( 147). 154
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    Menu Guide-Using the PLAY BACK Menu Selecting Images for Transfer: Auto Transfer When the camera is connected to a computer running Nikon View 5, images that have been selected for transfer using the Auto Transfer option can be copied to the computer. Selecting Images for Transfer Highlight
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    Menu Guide-Using the PLAY BACK Menu Marking All Images for Transfer To mark camera is connected to a computer. To transfer more than 999 images, use Nikon View 5 to select the images for transfer. Removing Transfer Marking from All Images To remove transfer marking from all images on the memory card
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    Technical Notes Camera Care, Options, and Resources This chapter provides tips on cleaning and storing your camera, a list of optional accessories available for the COOLPIX5700, information on where to get help online, troubleshooting advice, and camera specifications. 157
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    retailer or local Nikon representative AC adapter/battery charger • EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger • EH-53 AC adapter • MH-53C battery charger (plugs into vehicle cigarette-lighter socket) Battery pack MB-E5700 battery pack Carrying case CS-CP11 soft case CompactFlash™ memory card adapter EC-AD1
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    a converter lens attached, the corners of the frame will be eclipsed in any photographs taken. Approved Memory Cards In addition to the memory card included with your camera and the Nikon ECCF series of memory cards, the following memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the COOLPIX5700
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    lens is described in "Technical Notes: Caring for Your Camera." Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens, built-in Speedlight, monitor, or to the battery, card stored on the memory card, or affect dim or flicker, contact your Nikon service representative. • Do not
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    times before putting the camera away again. • Store the battery in a cool, dry place. Memory cards • Turn the power off before inserting or re- moving memory cards. Inserting or removing cards with the power on could render them unusable. • Insert memory cards in the correct orientation. Inserting
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    , thinner, or other volatile chemicals Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, remove the battery after checking to make sure that the camera is off, the monitor closed, and the lens cap in place. Do not store your camera in locations that: • are poorly ventilated or damp
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    : Camera Care, Options, and Resources Web Resources At the time of writing, the following on-line resources were available for users of Nikon digital imaging equipment: For Product Information and Tips • For users in the USA: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe: http://www.nikon-euro
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    and Resources Troubleshooting If your camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers listed in the rightmost column for information on solving the problems listed here. Problem Control
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    - 28 28 17, 135 ry card is not formatted for use in COOLPIX5700. • Message "NO MEMORY CARD" appears in mon- 17 itor or viewfinder: no memory card in camera. • Camera is set to self-timer mode. 58 Photos are too dark (underexposed) • Flash is off. 62 • Flash is blocked. 27 • Subject is
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    other than Normal is selected for 109 Lens (User Set 1, 2, 3) - AE Lock is on (User Set 1, 2, 3) 110 - Clear Image Mode is selected (User Set 1, 117 2, 3) - Speedlight Cntrl is set to Auto and an ex- 137 ternal Speedlight accessory attached - Battery is low 23 Colors are unnatural • White
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    or battery is exhausted. era connected or • Interface cable not correctly connected, or card 41, memory card inserted not properly inserted in card reader, card 44 in card reader or card adapter, or card slot. slot See Nikon View 5 Reference Manual for further - information on troubleshooting
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    the battery is exhausted. A flashing icon appears in the control panel when the camera can not detect a memory card, when an error occurs accessing the memory card, or when the card has not been formatted for use in the camera. Display Problem Solution NO CARD PRESENT Camera can not memory card
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    , 154, 156 • Memory card has not • Reformat memory 135 been formatted for card. use in COOLPIX5700. •Error encountered while saving photo. • Camera has run out of • Insert new card or re- 134 folder or file numbers. format card and selecting Off or Reset for Seq. Numbers. CARD CONTAINS NO IMAGES
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    COOLPIX5700. delete file or reformat card. • Folder can only be deleted if all images it 135, 151, 152 contains are neither hidden nor protected. LENS ERROR Lens operation error Turn the camera off, then on again. If error persists, contact retailer 22 or Nikon representative. Turn camera
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    Type Effective pixels CCD Image size (pixels) Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom Autofocus (AF) Focus range Focus-area selection Viewfinder Magnification Frame coverage Diopter adjustment Monitor Frame coverage E5700 digital camera 5.0 million 2/ ˝ high-density CCD; total pixels
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    ™ (CF) and Microdrive® cards (512MB, 1GB) File system Compliant with Design rule for Camera File systems (DCF) Exif 2.2, and Digital Print sec, bulb (up to 5 min.) setting avail- able Aperture Range Sensitivity Seven-blade iris diaphragm Ten settings in steps of 1/3 EV ISO equivalent
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    ) • One rechargeable Nikon EN-EL1 lithium-ion battery (supplied) or six-volt 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery (available separately) • MB-E5700 battery pack (available separately) with six LR6 (AA) alkaline, lithium, NiCad, or NiMH batteries • EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger (available separately) • EH
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    with built-in USB ports supported RAM 128 MB or more recommended for working with RAW images, 64 MB or more for other images Hard-disk Video resolution 25 MB required for installation, 10 MB plus double the capacity of camera memory card available on system disk when Nikon View 5 is running. 800
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    Selector, 106 BKT. See Auto Bracketing Black-and-white, 108 Brightness, 128 Brightness of monitor. See Brightness of photographs. See Image Adjust- ment BSS. See Best Shot Selector BULB. See long time-exposure C C See Reset All Camera strap, 13 , 168 CF card. See memory card CF Card Format, 135 175
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    card. See memory card Compression. See image quality Computer. See image database software; Nikon screen review, 33 in full-screen playback, 84 Design rule for Camera File systems. See DCF Digital Print Order Format. See DPOF Digital Tele, 60 Diopter adjustment, 12 button, 24 DPOF, 153 E , 170 Error
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    and space on memory card, 48 Indicators, 28 autofocus, 28, 56 flash-ready, 28 INF. See focus mode; manual focus Infinity. See focus mode; manual focus info.txt See black-and-white MOV. See image files Movies, 104 playing back, 90 recording, 77 Multi selector, 18, 98 N NEF. See image files Nikon
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    Optional accessories, 158 P . See exposure mode, programmed auto. PAL. See Video Mode Photo information, 141. See also info.txt Playback, 83. See also quick review full-screen, 84 movie, 90 thumbnail, 86 zoom, 87 PLAY BACK menu, 145 Power switch, 22 Pop up Speedlight. See Flash, built-in Print Set
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    , 155 Troubleshooting, 164 U Ultra HS. See Continuous; folders USB, 143. User Set, 68 1, 2, and 3, 68 A, 68 saving user settings, 68 selecting, 69 User Setting, 68 102 Wide angle. See Lens; zoom X XGA, 48, 51 Z Zoom button, 27, 60 digital, 60 indicator, 60 optical, 60 Zoom Options, 131 179 Index
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DIGITAL CAMERA
The Guide to Digital Photography
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