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    En The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA
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    is a trademark of the SD Card Association. PictBridge is a trademark. D-Lighting technology is provided by Apical Limited. Face-priority AF technology is provided by Identix®. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or
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    care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the batteries, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in
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    to prevent infants from putting the batteries 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 are distributed should not be
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    when storing or using the device: Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high levels of moisture. Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens or lens cover, or to the connector, card slot, or battery chamber covers. These
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    device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Interface Cables Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. Notice
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    that has been digitally copied or repro- duced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. The of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or
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    Electronic Accessories Your Nikon COOLPIX camera is designed to the highest standards and includes complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are
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    Parts of the Camera 2 The Monitor 4 The Mode Dial 6 Navigating the Menus 7 Displaying the Help 7 First Steps 8 Inserting Batteries 8 Inserting Memory Cards 10 Checking the Battery 24 When Lighting Is Poor: Using the Flash 24 Taking a Self-Portrait: Using the Self-Timer 26 Easy Close
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    Off...105 Format memory/card 106 Language 108 Interface...108 Auto Transfer 109 Reset All ...109 Battery Type 111 Menus...112 Firmware Version 112 Technical Notes 113 Optional Accessories 113 Caring for Your Camera 114 Error Messages 116 Troubleshooting 120 Specifications 123 Index ...125
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    You Begin Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX 7600 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy when using the product. To make it easier to find the
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    20) Power-on lamp (Q 12) Microphone (Q 50) Viewfinder (Q 18) Built-in Speedlight (Q 24) Eyelet for camera strap Memory card slot cover (Q 10) Power connector cover for AC adapter Self-timer lamp (Q 26) Red-eye reduction lamp (Q 24) AF-Assist illuminator (Q vi, 25, 123) Lens (Q 18) Attaching the
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    (!/Y/&/V) (Q 7) u(delete) button (Q 22, 23) x(play) button (Q 22) Speaker Battery-chamber cover (Q 8) Battery-chamber Tripod socket (Q 25, 26) cover latch (Q 8) Interface connector cover (Q 51, 53) Interface connector cover USB connector (Q 53, 59) Audio/video (AV) out connector (Q 51) 3
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    4 Zoom indicator2 18 5 Battery level indicator3 12 6 Internal memory/memory card indicator 16 7 Camera shake icon4 25 8 "Date batteries are running low. 4 Appears at slow shutter speeds to warn that pictures may be blurred. 13 Number of exposures remaining/ length of movie 16, 17, 70 14 Flash
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    memory/memory card indicator 16 4 Battery level indicator1 12 5 D-Lighting guide 68 6 Volume indicator 76 7 Voice memo recording guide . . . .50 8 Voice memo playback guide view through lens Monitor shows view through lens only Monitor turns off while flash is charging (Q 20). Monitor off 5
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    e Scene (Q 28, 35) Choose from eleven "scenes" suited to different subjects or shooting conditions and let the camera do the rest. You can also record sounds or play back recorded sounds using @ VOICE RECORDING. Before You Begin f Setup (Q 96) Choose this mode to display the SETUP menu, where you
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    used to navigate through the camera menus. Move cursor up. Press center (I) to make selection. Cancel and return to previous menu, or move cursor left. Display sub-menu, move cursor right, or make selection. Move cursor down. Displaying the Help The COOLPIX 7600 the function. PORTRAIT Use for
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    cover is properly latched. Your camera uses: • LR6 (AA) alkaline batteries (×2), or • Nikon EN-MH1 rechargeable nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries (×2), or • ZR6 (AA) nickel manganese batteries (×2), or • FR6/L91 (AA) lithium batteries (×2) *Do not mix batteries of different types. First Steps
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    Batteries Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp has gone out before removing or inserting batteries. Read Battery Warnings Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer. Damaged Batteries The following batteries can not be used: • Batteries
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    or sounds can be stored in the camera's internal memory (about 14 MB) or on Secure Digital (SD) memory card. If no memory card has been inserted in the camera, pictures or sounds will be stored in the memory, and if the camera contains a memory card, then they will automatically be stored on
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    slot cover while the power-on lamp is lit. Open the memory card slot cover and press the memory card to partially eject the card. The card can then be removed by hand. Memory Cards • Use only Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. • Do not disassemble or modify. • Do not drop, bend, or expose to water or
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    • Press the power switch. The power-on lamp will light. Rotate the mode dial to a setting other than f. 2 Check the battery level in the monitor • When the camera is turned on for the first time, a language selection dialog will be displayed. Choose the desired language and press I (the center
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    will turn off automatically and the camera will enter standby mode to reduce the drain on the batteries. While the camera is in standby mode, the dial to select a new mode The length of time before the camera enters standby mode can be changed using the Auto off option in the SET-UP menu (Q 105).
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    time and date, Z ("date not set") icon will flash in monitor when camera is in shooting mode and all pictures will have time Battery When the main batteries are installed or the camera is powered by an AC adapter, the clock battery will charge in about ten hours. When fully charged, the clock battery
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    option (Q 101). 7M AUTO 7 Setting the Clock from PictureProject (Windows XP/Mac OS X Only) If the camera is connected with the USB option set to PTP (Q 52), PictureProject (included) can be used to set the camera clock to the same time and date as the computer. See the PictureProject Reference
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    view through the camera lens. Memory/memory card Shooting mode/scene mode P indicates auto mode. When the camera contains a memory card, / is displayed, and when there is no card in the camera, } is displayed. Image mode Choose from six options depending on how you plan to use the picture (Q 79
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    taken until you: • choose a lower Image mode setting (Q 79) • insert a new memory card (Q 10) • delete some pictures (Q 22-23, 89-90) Shooting Menu Pressing ^ button in P (auto) mode displays the SHOOTING MENU (Q 77). Using the SHOOTING MENU, Image mode (Q 79), White balance (Q 81), Exp. +/- (Q 83
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    zoom 18 2 Frame your subject Your Nikon digital camera is equipped with two types of built-in zoom: optical zoom, in which the camera's telescoping lens can be used to magnify the subject up to 3 ×, and digital zoom, in which digital processing is used to further magnify the image up to 4 ×, for
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    camera's image sensor are processed digitally, enlarging the center portion of the picture to fill the frame. Unlike optical zoom, digital zoom does not increase the amount of detail visible in the picture. Instead, details visible at maximum from the camera • digital zoom is in effect Use the
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    (flashready) lamp next to the viewfinder. On Flash will fire when picture is taken. Blinks Flash charging. Wait until lamp comes on. Off Flash off or not required. On Subject in focus. Flashes Camera unable to focus on subject at center of frame. Using focus lock, focus on another subject at
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    or disconnect the power source while pictures are being recorded. Cutting power or removing the memory card in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera or card. Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus performs best when there is contrast between the subject
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    . To scroll quickly to a particular frame number without viewing the intervening pictures, press and hold the multi selector. O: @ (voice memo recording guide) is displayed. To cancel full-screen playback and return to shooting mode, press the x button again. Deleting Unwanted Pictures To delete the
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    memory or on the memory card, pictures and voice recordings are identified by file names with three parts: a four letter identifier, a four-digit file number assigned automatically by the camera by the camera and named with a three-digit folder number followed by "NIKON" (e.g., "100NIKON
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    when quick shutter response is required. $ Flash Cancel (off) ! Anytime Flash (fill flash) k (Slow sync) Use to capture natural lighting under Flash will not fire even dim light or where use of flash is prohib- when lighting is poor. ited. If 2 (camera shake) icon appears, care should be
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    The COOLPIX 7600 Red-eye reduction flash function uses an advanced red-eye reduction method. Red-eye reduction lamp fires before the main flash to reduce "red-eye." In addition, if red-eye is detected, the camera will automatically correct it when storing the picture ("In-Camera Red-Eye Fix"). When
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    or to prevent close-up or low-light shots from being blurred by the camera move- ment that occurs when the shutter-release button is pressed. When using this op- tion, you should either mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface. 1 2 Self-timer OFF OFF ON
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    Close-up Mode At short ranges, the viewfinder does not show the image that will appear in the final picture. Use the monitor for close-ups. In macro close-up mode, the camera focuses continuously, even when the shutter-release button is not pressed halfway. Macro close-up is not available in
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    Your Nikon digital camera offers a choice of four "assist" and twelve "scene" modes. In these modes, camera settings Use to capture vivid colors in close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects. 37 G MUSEUM Use where flash photography is prohibited. 38 H FIREWORKS SHOW Use
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    Assist The four assist modes offer a selection of framing assist options that allow you to compose pictures with the help of framing guides displayed in the monitor. To use framing assist, rotate the mode dial to the desired mode and follow the steps below. * When the mode dial is rotated to
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    on closest subject. ; PORTRAIT FIGURE Use to compose shot with camera held as shown at right and subject's face in top half of frame. Camera will focus on face area in framing guide. FACE-PRIORITY AF Exit Confirm Help K FACE-PRIORITY AF This function is optimum for photographing portraits (from
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    available in the Face-priority AF, but digital zoom does not work. • The face selected for focusing by the camera varies depending upon a number of condi- facing. • The camera is unable to recognize human faces in the following situations: - The subject is wearing sunglasses or part of face is
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    Exit Confirm Help ARCHITECTURE Exit Confirm Help N LANDSCAPE No guides are displayed in monitor. Use to focus on distant objects through foreground objects such as windows or a screen of branches. Focus is fixed at infinity. 6 SCENIC VIEW Use to compose landscapes with sky in top third of frame
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    ideal for capturing those instants when you have no time to compose the picture. Use at ranges of 3 m to infinity. A series of shots can be Sports) mode. ] SPORT COMPOSITE When the shutter-release button is pressed, the camera takes 16 shots in about two seconds and arranges them in four rows to
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    time; to prevent blurring, mount the camera on a tripod or rest it on a flat, stable surface. For more information on framing assist options, see i Portrait Assist (Q 30), but K Face-priority AF is not available. ! % Y * Other modes can be selected. OFF* & OFF Flash Mode Selection in m Mode
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    Mode e (scene) mode offers a menu of twelve "scenes," each corresponding to a common situation, such as a backlit subject, sunset, or interior shot. Camera settings are automatically adjusted to suit the selected scene, spar- ing you the necessity of adjusting each setting separately. You can
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    water. Flash mode Camera Shake) Icon When the 2 icon appears in the monitor, pictures may be blurred. In this section, the precautions that you can take to avoid blur are indicated by stars: œ hold camera in both hands and brace elbows against your body. œœ use a tripod or rest the camera
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    to memory or memory card. ! $ Y OFF* & OFF ACLOSE UP Use to capture vivid colors in close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects, with the background artistically blurred. Flash mode automatically set to !AUTO; other modes can be selected. œ Camera focuses continuously
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    and art galleries) or in other indoor settings in which you do not want to use the flash. œ • The Best Shot Selector (BSS;Q 85) turns on automatically, reducing the effects of inad- vertent camera movement. • Macro close-up turns off automatically; other modes can be selected. • Photography may be
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    More on Photography e Scene Mode JBACK LIGHT Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing their features into shadow, or when your subject is in the shade but the background is brightly lit. The flash will fire automatically to "fill in" (illuminate) shadows. ! ! Y OFF* & OFF
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    image). Y OFF* & OFF* * Other modes can be selected. To use panorama assist, follow the steps below. 1 PANORAMA ASSIST 2 Exit Confirm Help in completed panorama. This is the direc- tion in which to pan the camera after each shot. 4 Make selection (to change selected pan di- rection,
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    or camera enters standby mode. Panorama Assist The pan direction, flash mode, macro close-up mode, and exposure compensation can not be changed after the first picture is taken. To change the pan direction, press ^ button to end shooting and repeat steps 1-3. Using a Tripod Using a tripod makes
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    RECORDING 2005.08.01 13:00 Max rec time 00:29:29 @ VOICE RECORDING Voice recordings of about 29 minutes in the memory or up to five hours on the memory card (256 MB or more) can be recorded. Back REC Making a Voice Recording 1 VOICE RECORDING 2 VOICE RECORDING 2005.08.01 13:00
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    that supports WAV format files (such as QuickTime). Indexes added during recording work only when playing back on the camera. Making a Voice Recording Sound can not be recorded when less than ten seconds of recording time remain in the memory or on the memory card, or the battery is exhausted
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    More on Photography e Scene Mode Playing Voice Recordings 1 VOICE RECORDING 2 VOICE RECORDING 2005.08.01 13:00 Max rec time 00:29:29 Exit Confirm Help Back REC Highlight @ (VOICE RECORDING) in the The monitor will show a @ icon and the scene menu. length of the voice recording (hr:min
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    monitor; press the multi selector left or right to highlight a control, and press I to perform the selected operation. To Press Description Pause playback ) Use multi selector to select ) icon, then press center of multi selector to pause playback. Resume playback + When playback is paused
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    on Photography e Scene Mode Copying Voice Recordings This option is used to transfer voice recordings from the camera's internal memory to the memory card, or vice versa. This option is displayed only when the memory card is inserted. When copying voice recordings, first perform steps 1 - 3 on
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    receive the copy, the message "SOUND FILE CANNOT BE SAVED" will be displayed (Q 117). Delete unwanted pictures or voice recordings, or insert a new memory card (if using a memory card) before trying again. • Copying of voice recordings taken with another make of camera is not guaranteed by Nikon. 47
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    More on Playback More on Playback Viewing Pictures on the Camera Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback Pressing the l (W) button in full-screen playback displays the pictures in the memory or on the memory card in "contact sheets" of four thumbnail images. The following operations can be
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    More on Playback Viewing Pictures on the Camera Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Use the O (T) button to zoom in on time button is pressed, to a maximum of 10×. While image is zoomed in, O icon and zoom ratio are displayed in top left corner of monitor. Use the multi selector to scroll to areas
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    Playback Using the camera's microphone, you can record a voice memo by pressing the shutter-release button while a picture with the O:@ (voice memo recording guide) SND_" for memos appended to copies), a four-digit file number copied from the associated picture, and the extension ".WAV" (e.g., "DSCN0015.
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    and PAL standards (Q 108). Be sure that the standard selected matches that used in the device. 1 Turn the camera off • Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the AV cable. 2 Connect the AV cable to the camera • Open the interface connector cover and insert the black plug into the
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    More on Playback Viewing Pictures on a Computer Using the UC-E6 USB cable and PictureProject software provided with your camera, you can view your photographs and movies on a computer. Before you can transfer (copy) pictures to your computer, you will need to install PictureProject. For
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    off, connect the UC-E6 USB cable as shown below. Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub or keyboard. UC-E6 USB cable You can now turn the camera on and transfer pictures as described in the Quick Start Guide. Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium
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    More on Playback Viewing Pictures on a Computer Disconnecting the Camera If PTP is selected in the USB menu, you can turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable once transfer is complete. If you have not changed the USB option in the camera SET-UP menu from its default setting of Mass storage,
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    Internal camera Q memory Digital photo lab Printer with a memory card slot Bring the memory card containing pictures to a digital photo lab. If a print order* has been created, the photo lab must support DPOF to use the settings. Insert a memory card containing pictures into the memory card slot
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    Delete print set Exit Confirm Display PRINT SET menu. 4 PRINT SELECTION 2005 . 08 . 01 12 : 00 55 Back Confirm Pictures on memory card displayed as thumbnail images. 6 PRINT SELECTION 1 2005 . 08 . 01 12 : 00 45 Back Confirm Select highlighted picture. Selected pictures marked by
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    More on Playback Printing Pictures 7 PRINT SELECTION Use the multi selector to specify number of prints (up to 9). To deselect picture, 2 press the multi selector down until icon disappears. Repeat steps 5-7 to select
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    time is selected 2005.08.01 for Date imprint (Q 101) forms a permanent part of the image and will appear whenever the pictures are printed, even if the printer does not support the DPOF date function. Print set can not be used to print the time and date of recording on pictures recorded when
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    directly from the camera using PictBridge. If the UC-E6 USB cable is used to connect the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge, pictures can be printed directly from the memory or memory card without having to be transferred to a computer. 1 USB Select PTP in the camera USB menu. PTP
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    Printing Via Direct USB Connection 3 + 5/ 5 The opening screen and a recorded image are displayed in full-screen when the camera has recognized the printer and specify number of prints. All pictures in internal memory or on memory card are printed. Pictures for which print order has been
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    More on Playback Printing Via Direct USB Connection 5 PictBridge Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Cancel Back Confirm Highlight Paper size. 7 PAPER SIZE 1/2 Default 3.5" × 5" 5" × 7" Postcard 100mm × 150mm Confirm Select
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    USB Connection 9 PictBridge Print selection Print all images DPOF printing Paper size Cancel Back Confirm Highlight Print selection.* * To print one copy of all pictures in the memory or on memory card 08 . 01 12 : 00 45 Back Confirm Use the multi selector to specify number of prints (
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    Cancel Start printing. • To interrupt printing, press I (Cancel). Message shown above at right is displayed when printing is complete. Turn camera off and disconnect USB cable. If no operations are performed for a while, the screen returns to the PRINT SELECTION dialog or the PictBridge screen (when
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    camera off and disconnect USB cable. If no operations are performed for a while, the screen returns to the PictBridge screen. More on Playback DPOF Printing The DPOF printing option is only available if a print order has been created. Error Messages If an error message is displayed, an error
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    modified. D- Lighting cannot be used." (Q 117). Picture Editing Picture Editing • The COOLPIX 7600 editing functions may not be available for pictures taken with nonCOOLPIX 7600 digital cameras. • If a copy created using the COOLPIX 7600 is viewed on a different digital camera, the picture may not
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    Cropping Pictures: Crop This option lets you crop part of a picture and save it as a separate file. 1 1.2 2 4.0 :Scroll :Zoom Zoom picture in and out. 3 CROP Save this image as displayed? :Scroll :Zoom Scroll picture.
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    Adjusting a picture tone: D-Lighting The tone adjusted picture is created automatically as a separate picture. This function is called D-Lighting. Using D-Lighting, backlit or insufficient flash light volumes can be adjusted brightly. D-Lighting Samples Before After + + + Picture Editing 67
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    1 2 2005.08.01 100NIKON 13: 00 0001. JPG 7M 11 Display the picture to adjust the tone in full-screen playback. • I:N (D-Lighting guide) is displayed for pictures that can be adjusted automatical- ly. 3 D-Lighting OK : Confirm Cancel The original picture is displayed at the top left
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    120 Copy can be sent and received quickly as e-mail attachment. Where application supports display of JPEG images, picture can be viewed in message window. 1 PLAYBACK MENU , copies are stored in the memory or on the memory card as BASIC-quality JPEG files (compression ratio 1 : 16). Picture Editing
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    Movies Movies can be recorded with sound recorded via the camera's built-in microphone. 1 Rotate the mode dial to W 2 Turn the camera on The monitor shows the length of the movie that • Recording will end automatically when no more memory is available in the memory or on the memory card. Movies 70
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    Depending on the make of memory card used, recording may end before the memory card is full (Q 117). During recording, do not touch the built-in microphone. To prevent the sound of the camera focusing from interfering with recording, select a focus mode of Single AF. Flash Mode Selection in W Mode
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    from the following options: Length of movie *1 Type Description Memory Memory card 14 MB 128 MB 256 MB TV movie 640B Movies are approximate. Time may vary depending on type of memory card used. *2 To prevent TV movie 640B from ending unexpectedly, use card rated for 10 MB/s. Movies 72
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    W Recording Movies To select a movie mode: 1 2 MOVIE Movie options Auto-focus mode Electronic VR Select W Mode. 0h 0m20s 3 MOVIE Movie options Auto-focus mode Electronic VR Exit Confirm Help Highlight Movie options. 5 MOVIE OPTIONS TV movie 640 TV movie 640 Small size 320 Small size
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    focuses when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Focus locks when focus operation is complete. Continuous AF Camera adjusts focus when necessary. To choose a focus option from the MOVIE menu: 1 MOVIE 2 Movie options Auto-focus mode Electronic VR AUTO-FOCUS MODE Single AF
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    W Recording Movies The MOVIE menu also includes the following vibration reduction options: Option Description U On Reduces effects of camera shake. V Off (default option) Vibration reduction off. To choose a vibration reduction option from the MOVIE menu: 1 MOVIE 2 ELECTRONIC VR Movie
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    Advance movie one frame Resume play- back Stop playback Press ( * ) , + = Description While movie is in progress, use multi selector to select ( icon, then press and hold center of multi selector. Use multi selector to select * icon, then press and hold center of multi selector. Playback ends at
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    The Shooting Menu The Shooting Menu Using the Shooting Menu In P (auto) mode, the following settings mode White balance Exp. +/- Continuous BSS Exit Confirm Help Display the SHOOTING MENU. • Using the Menus option of the SET-UP menu switches the menu display between Text and Icons (Q 112).
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    The Shooting Menu Using the Shooting Menu To make a selection from the SHOOTING MENU: 1 SHOOTING MENU 1/2 2 EXP. +/- Image mode +0.3 White balance Exp. +/- 0 Continuous BSS -0.3 Exit Confirm Help Exit Confirm
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    with a digital camera are recorded as image files. The size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be recorded in the memory or on the memory card, depends on the size and quality of the images. Before shooting, choose image quality and size according to how you plan to use the
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    the memory or on 128- and 256-megabyte memory cards at different image mode settings. Image mode High (3072B) Memory 14 MB Approx. 4 Memory card 128 Size Smaller images create smaller files suited to transmission by e-mail or use in web pages. When printed at larger sizes, however, small images
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    incandescent lighting. Digital cameras can mimic the white balance for a specific light source or shooting conditions, Use under incandescent lighting. Fluorescent Use under most types of fluorescent lighting. Cloudy Use when taking pictures under overcast skies. Speedlight Use with the flash
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    from the WHITE BALANCE menu, the camera will zoom in and the menu memory and sets white balance to this value. To measure a new value for white balance, place a gray object, such as a piece of cardboard, under the lighting that will be used in the final picture. Frame this object so that it fills
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    The Shooting Menu Exp. +/- Exp. +/- The EXP. +/- (exposure compensation) menu is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. Exposure can be adjusted in the range -2.0 to +2.0 EV. • When the exposure compensation is altered, the new setting
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    on Camera Settings At settings other than Single, the flash (Q 24) turns off automatically and focus (Q 20), exposure (Q 83), and auto white balance (Q 81) for all photos are determined by the first picture in each series. When Multi-shot 16 is selected, digital zoom (Q 18) can not be used. Multi
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    memory card. BSS is recommended for situations in which inadvertent camera movement can produce blurred pictures, for example when: • the camera is zoomed in • lighting is poor and the flash can not be used BEST SHOT SELECTOR Off On Exit Confirm Option Description Off BSS off; camera functions
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    The Shooting Menu Color Options Color Options Use the options in this menu to add special effects to your pictures. There are five special effects to choose from. • The effect you choose is
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    (This option is displayed only when the memory card is inserted.) Q 55-58 88 89-90 91 92-93 69 94-95 To display the PLAYBACK MENU: 1 PLAYBACK MENU 1/2 Print set Slide show Delete Protect Transfer marking Exit Confirm Help Display the PLAYBACK MENU. • Using the Menus option of the SET-UP
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    Show Slide show The Playback Menu This option is used to play back pictures in an automated "slide show the Loop option is selected. Auto Off SLIDE SHOW Pause Start Loop Exit Confirm The camera will enter standby mode if no operations are performed for thirty minutes during a slide show
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    the following options: If no memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures in the internal memory will be deleted. If the camera contains a memory card, pictures on the card will be deleted. To delete pictures in the internal memory, remove the memory card. Delete DELETE Erase selected images
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    or No to exit without deleting pictures, and press I. Deleting All Pictures To delete all unprotected pictures in the memory or on the memory card: 1 DELETE 2 DELETE Erase selected images Erase all images Erasing all images ( excluded) Exit Confirm Highlight Erase all images. No
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    from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted by pressing the u button or using the options in the DELETE menu. Note, however, that protected pictures will be deleted when the memory or memory card is formatted. 1 PROTECT 2 PROTECT 2005 . 08 . 01 12 : 00 ON OFF 45 Back
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    than 999 pictures are marked, use PictureProject to transfer the pictures. See the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD) for details. Hidden Pictures Some Nikon digital cameras allow you to hide pictures during playback. Hidden pictures can be viewed on the COOLPIX 7600 but can not be selected
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    pictures marked by V icon. 6 Done Complete operation. Marking Pictures for Transfer with Other Cameras Pictures selected for transfer with another model of Nikon camera can not be transferred when the memory card is inserted in the COOLPIX 7600. Use the COOLPIX 7600 to reselect the pictures. 93
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    used to transfer pictures from the camera's internal memory to the memory card, or vice versa. This option is displayed only when the memory card is inserted. 1 COPY 2 Copy COPY Exit Confirm CAMERA TO CARD Selected images All images Exit Confirm Highlight card) or (memory → memory (memory
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    pictures or voice recordings, or insert a new memory card (if using a memory card) before trying again. • Copying of pictures taken with another make of camera or retouched on a computer is not guaranteed by Nikon. File Number • When pictures are copied using the All images option, all the pictures
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    or memory cards for use in the camera. 106 Choose a language for camera menus and messages. 108 Set USB mode or the video mode. 52, 108 Choose whether or not to set Transfer marking option to the picture taken. 109 Restore camera settings to default values. 109 Choose the type of batteries
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    IMAGE screen is displayed. High- light a picture using the multi selector. 2 Press I (the center of the multi selector). 2005 . 08 . 01 12 : 00 35 To select a picture stored in the camera Back Confirm memory, remove the memory card. Small Pictures and Cropped Copies Resized copies created
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    clock. This option is available after you have set the camera clock when using your camera for the first time. For more information on setting the camera clock, see "First Steps: Basic Setup" (Q 14). DATE 2005. 0 1. 0 1 00 : 00 Date Time zone Confirm Option Date Time zone Description Set the
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    turn daylight saving time on or off, highlight DaylightSaving and press I. Selecting daylight saving time automatically advances the time one hour. The camera supports the following time zones: GMT +/- GMT -11 GMT -10 GMT -9 GMT -8 GMT -7 GMT -6 GMT -5 GMT -4 GMT -3 GMT -2 Location Midway, Samoa
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    Monitor Settings This option is used to set the monitor display. Monitor settings MONITOR SETTINGS Photo info Brightness 3 Confirm Photo Info Select this option to hide or display the monitor indicators,
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    to imprint the date or the date and time of recording on pictures as they are recorded to the memory or memory card. It can not be used to imprint a date stamp on pictures after recording. DATE IMPRINT Off Date Date and time Date counter Confirm Option Description Off (default option) Date Date
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    Date Imprint Date counter This option is used to store the date and imprint the number of days from that date until the date of re- DATE COUNTER cording on pictures. To imprint
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    Option Button sound Shutter sound Description Control the sounds that alert you to camera's functions: •When the mode dial is set. •When the mode is changed (shooting ↔ playback). •When menu settings are made. •When an error occurs. There are three shutter sounds to choose from. Press the multi
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    Blur Warning This option is used to display or hide the camera shake warning after you have taken a picture. Blur warning BLUR WARNING Off On Selecting On displays the warning only if inadvertent camera movement has caused the picture you have just taken to be blurred. Select Yes to keep the
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    Auto Off Auto off To save battery power, the camera will enter standby AUTO OFF mode if no operations are change in brightness of subject, even before time selected in AUTO OFF menu has elapsed. The camera will enter sleep mode after thirty seconds of non-operation when Auto off is set to thirty
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    is used when you need to format the camera's internal memory or a memory card. If no memory card is inserted in the camera, the internal memory will be formatted, and if the camera contains a memory card, the card will be formatted. To format the internal memory, remove the memory card. MEMORY CARD
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    Format memory/card Formatting Memory/Card • When formatting memory cards, use the Format card option of the camera. The camera may be unable to access memory cards formatted using a computer or other device. • Do not turn the camera off or remove the batteries or memory card when the message "
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    system of the USB PTP connected computer supports only PTP (Q 52). Select this option when printing via direct USB con- nection (Q 59). Mass storage Select this option when connecting via USB other (default option) than the above. NTSC Select this option when connecting the camera to NTSC
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    when pictures are taken. When you connect the camera to a computer with PictureProject installed via the UC-E6 USB cable and press I (the center of the stored pictures The V icon can be added or removed from stored pictures using the Transfer marking option in the PLAYBACK MENU (Q 92). Reset All
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    Auto transfer On Menus Text Choosing Reset also clears the current file number (Q 23) from memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available in the memory or on the memory card. All other settings are unaffected. Resetting File Numbering to 0001 To reset file numbering (Q 23
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    Battery Type Battery type This option is used to choose the type of batteries inserted in the camera. Select the correct option when the type of batteries used is changed. The default option depends on the area, country or region where the camera was purchased. BATTERY TYPE Alkaline COOLPIX(NiMH)
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    Menus This option is used to switch the menu display of the SHOOTING MENU, PLAYBACK MENU or SET-UP menu to Text or Icons. Menus MENUS Text Icons Firmware Version Select this option to display the current firmware version. Confirm Firmware version E7600 Ver.XX Back The Set-up Menu 112
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    from your retailer or local Nikon representative. MH-71, MH-70 battery charger for EN-MH1 batteries EH-62B AC adapter CS-CP18 soft case*1 Approved Memory Cards The following memory cards have been tested and approved for use with your Nikon digital camera: SanDisk Toshiba Panasonic 16 MB
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    wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts in the center of the lens and works camera may be damaged if foreign matter gets inside the camera body. Nikon cannot accept liability for damage caused by dirt or sand. Do not use Nikon service representative. 114 Technical Notes
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    should be replaced at regular intervals. Do not store your camera with naptha or camphor moth balls or in locations that: use. • Repeatedly recharging NiMH batteries before they are fully exhausted may result in a "memory" effect, causing the batteries to lose their charge quickly. The batteries
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    time. 14 Batteries exhausted. Turn camera off and replace batteries. 8 Camera cannot focus. Use focus lock to focus on another subject at same distance, then recompose picture. Use flash, or steady camera Slow shutter speed. Pictures may be blurred. using tripod, by placing camera on level
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    Problem Solution Q THIS CARD CANNOT BE USED 4 • Use approved card. 113 WARNING ! ! Error accessing memory card. • Check that connectors are - THIS CARD CAN- clean. NOT BE READ / OUT OF MEMORY / • Choose lower image qual- 79-80 Camera in shooting mode: ity/ size. Insufficient memory
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    nect cable or replace memory to computer. card, then turn camera on and transfer pictures. USB option set incorrectly. Turn camera off and disconnect cable, then choose new USB setting in the SET-UP menu of the camera and reconnect camera. If error persists, use PictureProject Transfer
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    same time zone as home location. 99 Turn camera off and then on LENS ERROR Error has occurred during lens again. If error persists, con- operation. tact retailer or Nikon repre- 13 sentative. Check the printer. After fix- ing the error, press multi selector up or down to select PRINTER
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    any data not recorded to the memory or memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data already recorded to the memory or memory card will not be affected. Problem Possible cause Q • Camera is off. 13 • Batteries are not correctly inserted or battery-chamber 8 cover is not properly latched
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    Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Q No picture is taken when shutter- release button is pressed • Camera is in playback mode. • Batteries are exhausted. • Red (!) lamp flickers: flash is charging. • Green (AF) lamp flickers: camera unable to focus. • Message "CARD IS NOT FORMATTED" appears
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    connected or memory card inserted in card reader or card slot • Camera is off. • EH-62B AC adapter (available separately) is not prop- erly connected, or batteries are exhausted. • UC-E6 USB cable is not correctly connected, or card not properly inserted in card reader or card slot. • USB item in
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    Specifications Type E7600 digital camera Effective pixels 7.1 million CCD 1/1.8" high-density CCD; total pixels: 7.41 million 3,072 × 2,304 (3072) 2,592 × 1,944 (2592) Image size (pixels) 2,048 × 1,536 (2048) 1,024 × 768 (1024) 640 × 480 (640) Lens 3 × Zoom Nikkor ED lens Focal length
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    6´7" Sensor flash system Voice recording File format WAVE Max. recording Approximately 5 hours with a SD memory card (256 MB or time more) Interface USB Video output Can be selected from NTSC and PAL I/O terminals A/V out/digital I/O • Two rechargeable Nikon EN-MH1 NiMH batteries • Two
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    Batteries Error messages, 116-119 Exif 2.2, vi Exif Print, see Exif 2.2 Exp. +/-, 83 Exposure compensation, see Exp. +/- F FACE-PRIORITY AF, 30, 31 File numbering, 23, 110 Fill flash, 24, 39 FIREWORKS SHOW, 38 Firmware version, 112 Flash 14 Lens, iii, 2, 114 M Macro mode, 27, 30-40 Memory cards, ii
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    , 36 Support information, 1 T T button, see Zoom buttons Telephoto, see Zoom Television, 51 connecting to, 51 taking pictures for display on, 72, 79 Thumbnail playback, 48 Time zone, 14-15, 99 Transfer marking pictures for, 9293, 109 Transfer marking, 92 Tripod, 3 U USB, 52-54, 59, 108 cable (UC
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The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography
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DIGITAL CAMERA