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    En The Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA En
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    Delete 58 ...while shooting Review and Deletion 31 ...during playback Basic Playback 78 Delete multiple pictures Deleting Pictures 86 STEP 4-Install camera software Install software Quick Start Guide (provided) - Get to know Nikon View 5 Nikon View 5 Reference Manual (provided on CD
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    Manual The Nikon View 5 Reference Manual can be found in electronic format on the reference CD provided with your camera. For information on viewing the Reference Manual, see "Connections" in this manual. Overview Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500 Menu Guide First Steps Taking Pictures Review
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    parts could result in injury. In the event of a malfunction, the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, remove the battery or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center
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    prevent infants from putting the 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 are distributed should not be played
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    your fingers The proper procedure for cleaning the 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 or to the battery, card, and connector covers. These parts are especially susceptible to damage. Turn the
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    battery needs to be replaced. The battery needs to be replaced when the battery-level indicator is flashing. • Ready a spare battery and keep it fully charged remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant. Do not, however, store the camera case in
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    rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, and turn the camera on again, or, if you are using an AC adapter
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    for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference 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. Nikon
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    that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may Systems Inc. Zip is a registered trademark of Iomega Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon
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    the Camera and Battery iv Notices ...vi Introduction: Before You Begin 1 Overview: About This Manual 2 Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500: The Parts of the Camera and Their Functions ...4 Where to Find It-Parts of the COOLPIX 2500 4 How to Use It-Camera Controls and Displays 6 Menu Guide: Index
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    Optical and Digital Zoom 57 Keep or Delete: Picture Review 58 Fine-Tuning Camera Settings: The -Mode Menu 59 Making Effective Use of Memory: Image Quality Notes: Camera Care, Options, and Resources 93 Caring for Your Camera 94 Optional Accessories 95 Web Resources 96 Troubleshooting 96
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    of the symbols and conventions used. Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500 Bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the manual for information on the names and functions of camera parts. Menu Guide Refer to this section for instructions on using the menus that control some aspects of
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    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, batteries, and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera
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    camera. This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual. Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon's "Life-Long Learning" commitment to ongoing product support on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in
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    and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual. Where to Find It-Parts of the COOLPIX 2500 The parts of the camera are identified below. For more information on the function of each part, refer to the page numbers listed. 1 A 5 4 3 2 1 Shutter-release button ..... 28, 29 2 Eyelet
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    Introduction-Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500 B 6C 7 8 17 9 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 13 / button .. 36, 46, 79, 80 14 Tripod socket 15 / button .... 33-34, 53, 78, 80 16 Flash-ready lamp 28 17 Non-slip grip A Mode selector 6 B Monitor 6 C Multi selector 8 5
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    Introduction-Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500 How to Use It-Camera Controls and Displays A The Mode Selector mode The mode selector selects the operating mode and turns the camera on and off. Choose to take still pictures and movies ( 52), (playback mode) to play them back ( 78). Slide the mode
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    the COOLPIX 2500 The monitor is also used to play pictures back. When a picture is played back full screen, information about the image is shown superimposed on the photo. 11 10 1 2 1 Current folder 49 3 2 File number and type 49 4 5 6 1600 NORMAL 0012/0015 98 7 3 Battery level indicator
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    Introduction-Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2500 C The Multi Selector The multi selector is used to navigate through camera menus, to page through or select pictures during playback ( 78), and to control the display of indicators in the monitor. In mode, the multi selector
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    , 59- 63 SHOOTING (manual) mode gives you full control over camera settings. In addition to the settings avail- 11, camera setup (e.g., setting the time and date, choosing a language). 12, 69- 76 PLAY BACK The PLAY BACK menu contains options for 13, managing the pictures stored on the memory
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    Introduction-Menu Guide SHOOTING MENU The Shooting Menu / Scene MENU OFF SELECT Pressing the MENU button when the mode selector is set to displays the SHOOTING menu. In (
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    MENU The Shooting Menu Introduction-Menu Guide MENU OFF SELECT In (manual) mode, the SHOOTING menu contains SHOT SELECTOR BEST SHOT SELECTOR Use when photos could be blurred by On On inadvertent camera movement. Off Off MENU OFF SELECT SET 67 IMAGE SHARPENING IMAGE SHARPENING Auto H i
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    Guide SET-UP Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB Reset All MENU OFF SELECT The Setup Menu / / Scene The SET-UP menu, which can be accessed from the SHOOTING menu, contains options for camera deleted ! No Format Format memory cards for use in your camera. MENU OFF SELECT SET 72
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    Guide DELETE Delete Print Set Protect Auto Transfer CF Card Format Brightness MENU OFF SELECT The Playback Menu Pressing the MENU button when the mode selector is set to displays the PLAY BACK menu, which contains options for managing the pictures on the memory memory cards for use in your camera.
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    -Menu Guide The Scene Menu ( and Modes) Your Nikon digital camera offers a choice of twelve "scene" modes for common compositions. When a scene is selected from the SCENE menu, camera settings Light Use when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing their features into shadow. 40 14
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    section details the steps you will take before using your camera for the first time. Taking Pictures Read this section for a step-by-step guide to the basics of taking pictures with the COOLPIX 2500. Review and Deletion Learn how to review and delete pictures while setting up your next shot. Getting
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    with your camera is not fully charged at shipment. We recommend that you charge the battery before use. Instructions for charging the battery may be found in the instruction manual included with the battery charger. 2.2 Turn the camera off Before inserting or removing the battery or memory card, be
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    -EL2 2.4 Insert the battery and memory card Insert a fully-charged EN-EL2 battery with A the "+" Memory Cards The memory card supplied with your camera is formatted at shipment. Other memory cards, however, must be formatted before first use. For information on formatting memory cards, see "Camera
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    instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer. The Lens Section When adjusting the angle of the lens, rotate the lens section slowly; do not use excessive force. Care should be taken to avoid catching fingers, hair, or clothing between the lens section and the camera body. Removing the Memory
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    source can provide several days of back-up power after charging for about ten hours. Removing the Battery The battery can be removed without affecting pictures on the memory card. Before removing the battery, turn the camera off. Remove the battery by hand, holding it between your finger and thumb
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    Tutorial-First Steps Step 4-Choose a Language Camera menus and messages can be displayed in your choice of German, English, current shooting mode 4.4 SET-UP Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB MENU OFF SELECT SET Highlight SET-UP menu page tab ( ) 4.5 BRIGHTNESS Brightness CF Card
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    a language from: De Deutsch (German) En English Fr Français (French) Japanese Es Español (Spanish) 4.9 LANGUAGE Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB MENU OFF SELECT SET Return to SET-UP menu. If you have yet to set the time and date, proceed to Step 5.6 on the following
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    date of recording is included with all pictures taken with your Nikon digital camera. To set the camera's internal clock to the correct time and date: 5.1 5.2 SET-UP Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB MENU OFF SELECT SET Highlight SET-UP menu page tab ( ) 5.5 BRIGHTNESS
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    year, month, and day will be displayed 5.12 DATE Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB MENU OFF SELECT SET Save changes to settings and return SET-UP menu Any pictures taken before the time will be displayed in the top right corner of the monitor when the camera is in mode. 23
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    Choose Mode Adjust Settings (Optional) Frame the Picture Focus and Shoot Put the Camera Away 24-25 25 26 26-27 28-29 30 Step 1-Ready the Camera 1.1 Turn the lens section to shooting position Rotate the lens as shown. 1.2 Slide the mode selector to When you slide the mode selector from OFF to
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    in the monitor If the low-battery icon ( ; 19) is dis- played (A), recharge the battery or use an AC adapter (available separately). A The monitor also shows the number of pic- tures that can be taken at current settings (B). If the message "OUT OF MEMORY" 1600 NORMAL 15 appears in monitor
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    will appear in the final photograph). Forward 50° Back (toward monitor) 0° 50° 90° 130° Range of rotation Shooting position When the lens is obscured by the camera body, a warning will be displayed in the monitor and pictures can not be taken. To clear the message from the monitor, rotate the
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    button is pressed Zoom out Zoom in 1600 NORMAL 15 When the camera is zoomed all the way in, holding the button down for about two seconds extends the zoom range digitally (digital zoom; 57). The zoom indicator turns yellow when digital zoom is in effect. Don't Block the Shot To avoid dark or
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    Flickers Off Flash will fire when picture is taken. Flash charging. Remove finger briefly from shutter-release button, then try again. Flash off or not required. When Lighting Is Poor If lighting is poor, the view through the camera lens may appear slightly "grainy" when viewed in the monitor. 28
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    the sun is behind your subjects and their features are in deep shadow), or if the subject contains objects at different distances from the camera (e.g., the subject is inside a cage). During Recording While pictures are being recorded to the memory card, a icon will be displayed in the monitor
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    Tutorial-Taking Pictures Step 6-Put the Camera Away 6.1 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off to save battery power. 6.2 Return the lens section to the closed position To protect the lens, return the lens section to its housing in the camera body. 30
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    Review and Deletion Review and Deletion Quick Review Using the quick review function on your Nikon digital camera, you can view the results of earlier attempts while setting up the next shot, and use what you see to change camera shots on the memory card. To use quick review, the camera must be
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    , press the shut- shooting mode release ter-release button halfway. All other camera controls function as they do in shooting mode. Full-Screen Review The following operations can be performed in fullscreen review: To View other pictures 1600 NORMAL 1/0011 Press Description Press the multi
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    Tutorial-Review and Deletion To Press Description View multiple pictures Press the ( ) button to display up superimposed on picture in monitor ( 7). Return to mode Shutter To end review and return to shooting mode, release/ press the button or press the shutter- release button halfway. 33
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    the ( ) button in full-screen review displays a menu of four thumbnail images. The following operations can be to a computer at a later date ( 44). Return to mode Shutter To end review and return to shooting mode, release/ press the button or press the shutter- release button halfway. 34
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    Tutorial-Review and Deletion Playback Mode ( 77) This section describes quick review, which allows you to view pictures without leaving mode. To learn about additional playback options available in (playback) mode, see "Playing Pictures Back" ( 77). 35
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    Tutorial-Getting Creative Getting Creative Scene Selection Your Nikon digital camera offers a choice of "scene" modes for common compositions, such as portraits, landscapes, and close-ups, which require special combinations of settings that apply to any
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    other methods that may be successful in preventing blurring at a given setting are indicated by the number of stars in the "Camera Shake" rating: ✯ Support the camera steadily in both hands with your elbows against your torso. ✯✯ Place the camera on a flat, level surface such as a wall or table. 37
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    in such subjects as skyscapes and forests. • Focus is fixed at infinity, allowing the camera to focus on distant scenes through foreground objects such as a window or a screen of branches to reduce noise before being saved to the memory card. As result, more time is required to save pictures to the
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    stunning night landscapes. • Focus is fixed at infinity; the focus indicator (AFq) is not displayed. • Flash turns off ( ) automatically. Camera Shake: ✯✯ Museum Flash turns off ( ) automatically. Use indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for example in museums and art galleries) or
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    selects middle zoom position for a minimum focus distance of 4 cm/1.6˝ (measured from lens). Minimum focus distance will increase if camera is zoomed in or out. • Camera focuses on subject at center of frame. Camera Shake: ✯ Copy Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board
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    and Your Computer Your Nikon digital camera stores pictures as digital data. Instead of making the trip to a developer and getting negatives, you can simply copy your pictures to a computer for long-term storage using the Nikon View 5 software provided with your camera. Once transferred to your
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    In order to transfer pictures to your computer using the UC-E3 USB cable, the COOLPIX 2500 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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    the reference CD to view a clickable index of the documentation available for Nikon View 5. Follow the links to view the installation instructions for your computer system. If desired, you can print the installation instructions using the Print... command in the Acrobat File menu, and follow along
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    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 Connection: Connecting Your Camera by Cable If your computer has a built-in USB interface, you can connect it to
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    other end of the cable to the camera's USB connector. Do not connect the camera via a USB hub or keyboard. 6 Turn the camera on Slide the mode USB Protocol The COOLPIX 2500 supports two USB protocols: Mass Storage (the default option) and Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP). Before connecting the camera
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    monitor will show "TRANSFERRING IMAGE TO COMPUTER." Do not turn the camera off, remove the memory card, or disconnect the cable while transfer is in progress. TRANSFERRING IMAGE TO COMPUTER 9 Remove the camera from the system When all marked pictures have been transferred, the message "TRANSFER
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    , do not disconnect the USB cable, turn the camera off, or remove the memory card from the camera. Use a Reliable Power Source When transferring data between the camera and the computer, be sure that the battery is fully charged. If in doubt, recharge the battery before beginning transfer or use
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    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 transferring pictures to your computer
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    the memory card into the Trash. File and Folder Names Pictures taken with the COOLPIX 2500 are identified by file names that begin with "DSCN" or, in the case of images created with the small picture function ( 82), "SSCN," followed by a four-digit file number assigned automatically by the camera
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    50
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    in all shooting modes. It is divided into the following sections: Beyond Point-and-Shoot Read this section for advice on the most frequentlyused camera controls, including shooting-mode and scene selection, flash mode, the self-timer, and zoom, as well as for information on the operations that can
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    camera in charge of other settings. Choose this mode for complete control over all camera settings, including white balance ( 64), sharpening ( 68), and BSS ( Manual no more space is available on the memory card. • Movies are stored as disabled in movie mode • If the lens is rotated to point in the
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    subjects or in other situations in which flecting from retina. you want the camera to react quickly. Flash Cancel (off) Use when subject is outside between exposures for the flash system to charge. If the shutter-release button is pressed halfway while the flash is charging, the flash-ready light
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    by camera shake. When sensitivity is raised above the default value, an ISO icon will appear in the monitor to warn that "noise" may appear in the final picture. If the shutter speed required for exposure is very slow, a (camera shake) icon will appear in the monitor. Use of a tripod or support is
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    taken until ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down, giving you time to position yourself in front of the camera when taking pictures in which you want to appear yourself. When taking low-light or close-up shots with the flash off, the self-timer
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    compose your picture with no other objects between your subject and the camera. 4 Start the timer Press the shutter-release button all the way IIII Full press 1600 NORMAL 15 The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will start to blink when the shutter-release but- I II II ton is pressed
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    Beyond Point-and-Shoot Framing Pictures: Optical and Digital Zoom Your Nikon digital camera offers two kinds of 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
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    Taking Pictures-Beyond Point-and-Shoot Keep or Delete: Picture Review After each shot, the picture you have just taken will be displayed briefly in the monitor until being recorded to the memory card. The following operations can be performed while the picture is displayed: To Delete picture Pause
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    menu that appears when the MENU button is pressed. To make selections from the SHOOTING menu: 1 2 IMAGE QUALITY Taking Pictures-Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Slide mode selector to 3 IMAGE QUALITY MENU OFF SELECT SET Press MENU button to display menu for current mode 4 IMAGE QUALITY FINE
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    Taking Pictures-Fine-Tuning Camera Settings The options available in the SHOOTING menu depend 63 66 67 68 Making Effective Use of Memory: Image Quality and Size Together, image quality and size determine how much space each picture occupies on the memory card, which in turn determines the total
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    below, which shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on eight- and sixteenmegabyte memory cards at different combinations of image quality and size. Taking Pictures-Fine-Tuning Camera Settings 8-MB memory card 1600 1280 1024 640 FINE 8 12 18 43 NORMAL 15 23 34 71 BASIC 29
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    Taking Pictures-Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Image Size Image size refers to the physical dimensions of the image, measured in pixels. Choose an image size according to the space available on the memory card and the task at hand. IMAGE SIZE MENU OFF SELECT SET Option Size (pixels) Description
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    Settings Adjusting Exposure: Exp. +/- The Exp. +/- (exposure compensation) menu allows you to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. EXP.+/- At values other than ±0, exposure compensation is shown in the monitor. MENU OFF SELECT SET 1600
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    Taking Pictures-Fine-Tuning Camera Settings Keeping Colors True: White Balance White balance is used to preserve natural colors under different types of lighting. At settings other than Auto, the
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    When (White Bal Preset) is selected from the white-balance menu, the camera will zoom in and the menu shown at right will be displayed in the Cancel Measure Description Recalls the most recent setting for preset white balance from memory and sets white balance to this value. To measure a new value
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    the shutter-release button is held down, pictures are recorded at a rate of about three frames every two seconds. The camera will continue to take pictures even when the memory buffer ( 29) is full, although the rate at which pictures are recorded will drop. Each time the shutter-release button
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    the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. Option Description Camera takes photos as long as the shutter-release button is held down, photo (the image with the highest level of detail) saved to the memory card. The flash turns off, and focus distance, exposure, and auto white
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    SHARPENING between light and dark areas of each picture, mak- ing the image seem sharper. The effects are too subtle to be seen in the camera monitor, but are visible when the picture is viewed on a computer monitor or printed. mode gives you control over the amount of sharpening performed
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    Camera Setup The SET-UP Menu This chapter details the options available in the SETUP menu, where you can adjust basic camera settings and perform such tasks as formatting memory cards and restoring settings to their default values. 69
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    The SET-UP menu contains options for basic camera setup. The SET-UP menu is accessed from the SHOOTING (selected page tab highlighted in green) 5 BRIGHTNESS Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB Reset All MENU OFF SELECT SET Display SET-UP menu MENU OFF SELECT SET Press MENU button
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    Camera Setup 7 8 AUTO OFF Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB Reset All MENU OFF SELECT SET AUTO OFF Brightness CF Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB Reset All MENU OFF SELECT SET Display options Highlight option (to return to previous menu, press multi selector to left)
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    the cards before first use to ensure that they work properly in your camera. Formatting memory cards is also an effective way of deleting all pictures on the card. displayed. During Formatting Do not remove the memory card, remove the battery, or unplug the AC adapter (available separately) while
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    Tutorial: First Steps" ( 22). Conserving Battery Power: Auto Off When operated on battery power, the camera will enter sleep mode if no operations are Card Format Date Auto Off Language USB Reset All MENU OFF SELECT SET Before Formatting Formatting memory cards permanently deletes all data they
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    All MENU OFF SELECT SET Choosing a USB Protocol: USB Before pictures can be copied to a computer via direct USB connection ( 44), you will need to select a USB transfer protocol that matches that used by your computer's operating system. Your camera supports two protocols: PTP (Picture Transfer
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    the COOLPIX 2500 to a computer running one of the above operating systems (there is no need to change the USB setting when using the camera for 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 E2500_PTP" USB
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    Camera Setup Restoring Default Settings: Reset All ( Reset All is used to 30 s Choosing Reset also clears the current file number ( 49) from memory. Numbering will continue from the lowest number available on the memory card. All other settings are unaffected. Resetting File Numbering to 0001 To
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    into the following two sections: Basic Playback This section covers playback operations that can be performed using the buttons on the back of the camera and the multi selector. The Playback Menu Read this section for a description of the operations that can be performed in the playback menu. 77
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    Basic Playback Full-Frame and Thumbnail Playback When the mode selector is set to , the camera enters playback mode with the most recent picture displayed in the monitor. Playing Pictures Back-Basic Playback 1600 NORMAL 1/0011 The following operations can be
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    File and Folder Names Pictures taken with the COOLPIX 2500 are identified by file names that begin with "DSCN" or, in the case of pictures created with the small picture function ( 82), "SSCN," followed by a four-digit file number assigned automatically by the camera. Each file name ends in a three
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    Playing Pictures Back-Basic Playback Thumbnail Review Pressing the ( ) button in full-screen review displays a menu of four thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed: To Press Description Highlight pictures Press the multi selector
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    rapidly. Release the multi selector when the desired frame number is reached. The first and last pictures in memory are linked. Pressing the multi selector up when the first picture in memory is displayed will take you to the last picture. Pressing the multi selector down when the last picture is
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    Playing Pictures Back-Basic Playback Creating a Small Copy of a Picture: Small Picture Pressing the SMALL PIC. ( ) button in full-frame or thumbnail playback creates a small copy of the current picture. Copies are 320 × 240 pixels in size and have an image quality of BASIC, making them ideal
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    quick review. memory card. The COOLPIX 2500 may not be able to create small copies from images taken with another make of camera. Viewing Small Picture Files on Other Cameras Copies created with the small picture function may not display correctly when viewed on other models of Nikon digital camera
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    movie is displayed, pressing the multi selector down ends movie playback and displays the first frame of the movie. Inverted Playback Movies recorded with the lens pointing in the same direction as the monitor will be played back upside down. 84
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    deletion. You can also create a digital "print order" for printing photographs on any device compatible with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), and Transfer CF Card Format Brightness 86-87 88-89 90 91 72 72 Memory Card Format/Brightness The CF Card Format and Brightness options can also be
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    Playing Pictures Back-The Playback Menu Deleting Pictures: Delete The Delete menu contains the following options: DELETE Option Description Selected Images Delete selected photographs and movies. All Images Delete all pictures. Selected Images All Images MENU OFF SELECT SET Deleting
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    to right to put choice into effect: • Select No to return to playback menu without deleting pictures • Select Yes to delete all pictures on memory card (protected pictures will not be deleted) Before Deletion Once deleted, pictures can not be recovered. Be sure that any pictures you would like to
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    card in Digital Print Order Format (DPOF). Once a print order has been MENU OFF SELECT SET created, the memory card can be removed from the camera and inserted in any DPOF-compatible device-be it your personal photo printer or a photofinisher's print system-and pictures printed directly from
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    Playing Pictures Back-The Playback Menu 3 PRINT Use multi selector to specify number of prints. Press up to increase (maximum 9), down to decrease. To deselect picture, press multi selector down when number of prints is 1. Repeat steps 1-3 to select additional pictures. To exit without alter
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    . To exit Protect menu without changing pro- tected status of pictures, press MENU but- DONE ton. Protected Pictures Protected files can not be deleted in review, single-image playback, or from the Delete sub-menu. Note, however, that protected pictures will be deleted when the
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    use Nikon View 5. See the Nikon View 5 Reference Manual (on CD) for details. Marking Pictures for Transfer with Other Cameras Pictures selected for transfer with another model of Nikon digital camera can not be transferred when the memory card is inserted in the COOLPIX 2500. Use the COOLPIX 2500 to
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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 COOLPIX 2500, information on where to get help on line, troubleshooting advice, and camera specifications. 93
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    alcohol, 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 and the lens housed inside the camera body. Do not store your camera in locations that: • are poorly ventilated or damp
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    accessories were available for the COOLPIX 2500. Contact your retailer or local Nikon representative for details. Rechargeable battery Additional EN-EL2 Li-ion batteries are available from your retailer or local Nikon representative AC adapter EH-60 AC adapter kit Carrying case CS-E2500 soft case
  • Nikon 2500 | User Manual - Page 108
    . Problem Possible cause Monitor is blank • Camera is off. 6 • Battery is not correctly inserted. 17 • Battery is exhausted. 19 • EH-60 AC adapter kit (available separately) is - not properly connected. • Camera is in sleep mode. Press shutter-release 73 button halfway. • USB cable is
  • Nikon 2500 | User Manual - Page 109
    101 28 • Flash-ready lamp flickers: flash is charging. 28 • Message "CARD IS NOT FORMATTED" ap- 101 pears in monitor: memory card is not format- ted for use in COOLPIX 2500. • Message "NO CARD PRESENT" appears in 16 monitor: no memory card in camera. • Flash is off. 53 Photos are too dark
  • Nikon 2500 | User Manual - Page 110
    Technical Notes Problem Possible cause Photos are blurred • Camera shook during shot. Blurring caused by camera shake can be ) 67 • Battery level is low. 19 Colors are unnatural • White balance does not match light source. 64 No menu is displayed when MENU button • Camera is in movie
  • Nikon 2500 | User Manual - Page 111
    , or battery is dead. • USB cable not correctly connected, or card not 45, properly inserted in card reader, card adapter, 48 Nikon View 5 does or card slot. not start when cam- • USB item in setup menu set to PTP when 74 era connected or camera connected to computer running Win- memory card
  • Nikon 2500 | User Manual - Page 112
    Camera can not detect memory card. Turn camera off and confirm that memory card is correctly inserted. 16 CARD IS NOT FORMATTED FORMAT NO Press multi selector up to Memory card has not highlight FORMAT and been formatted for press to right to format 16 use in COOLPIX 2500. card, or turn camera
  • Nikon 2500 | User Manual - Page 113
    Technical Notes Display Problem Solution THIS CARD CANNOT BE USED THIS CARD IS INCOMPATIBLE • Use approved card. 95 Error accessing memory card. • Check that connectors are clean. If card is damaged, contact retailer or - Nikon representative. Camera in mode: • Reduce image quality or 61,
  • Nikon 2500 | User Manual - Page 114
    Notes Display Problem Solution USB cable discon- If error appears in comput- nected or memory card removed while pictures are being transferred to com- er monitor, click OK to exit Nikon View 5. Turn camera off, reconnect cable or replace memory card, then 16, 44, 47 puter. turn camera on
  • Nikon 2500 | User Manual - Page 115
    × 480 (640) Lens Focal length f/-number Construction Digital zoom 3 × Zoom Nikkor F = 5.6 - 16.8 mm (35-mm [135] camera format equivalent: 37 - 111 mm) f/2.7 - f/4.8 system Compression Type I CompactFlash™ (CF) cards Compliant with Design rule for Camera File systems (DCF), Exif 2.2, and Digital
  • Nikon 2500 | User Manual - Page 116
    175 g (6.2 oz) without battery or memory card 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) Less than 85% (no condensation) Design Rule for Camera File Systems (DCF) Your camera names pictures according to the Design Rule for Camera File Systems (DCF), a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure
  • Nikon 2500 | User Manual - Page 117
    models with built-in USB ports supported CPU 300 MHz Pentium or better RAM 64 MB or more recommended Hard-disk space 25 MB required for installation, with additional free disk space of 10 MB plus double the capacity of camera memory card available on system disk when Nikon View 5 is running
  • Nikon 2500 | User Manual - Page 118
    systems Delete, 86-87 Deleting images from playback menu, 86-87 in full-frame playback, 78 in quick review, 33 in thumbnail review, 34, 80 Design rule for Camera File sys- tems, 49 Digital 20-21, 74 M . See shooting mode, manual Mass storage. See USB. Memory card, v approved cards, 95 capacity of, 61
  • Nikon 2500 | User Manual - Page 119
    -49 marking images for, 33, 34, 79, 80, 91 Troubleshooting, 96-102 Z Zoom buttons, 4, 27, 57 digital, 57 indicator, 27, 57 optical, 57 R Red-eye reduction. See flash mode Reset All, 76 S Scene, 36 mode, 37-40 selection, 36 SCENE button, 5 U USB, 46, 74. See also transfer W W. See zoom, indicator
  • Nikon 2500 | User Manual - Page 120
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