En The Nikon Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA
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Table of Contents For Your Safety ..................................................................................................................... i Notices ............................................................................................................................... iii Table of Contents ............................................................................................................... vi Introduction.........................................................................
More on Playback .............................................................................. 53 Viewing Pictures on the Camera........................................................................................ Cropping Pictures.............................................................................................................. Voice Memos: Recording and Playback.............................................................................. Viewing Pictures on TV..............................
The Setup Menu .............................................................................. 109 Using the Setup Menu .................................................................................................... Welcome Screen ...................................................................................................... Date .......................................................................................................................... Monitor Settings .............................
Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX 5200 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. Symbols Used in this Manual To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks cautions, information that should be read before use to prevent damage to your camera.
Before You Begin Parts of the Camera Shutter-release button ( 7) Self-timer lamp ( 44)/ AF-Assist illuminator (LED; 22, 127, 136) Viewfinder Before You Begin Mode dial ( Power-on lamp ( 12) 6) Built-in Speedlight ( 42) Power switch ( 12) Microphone ( 57) Eyelet for camera strap Lens ( 19) Memory card slot cover ( 10) Lens not extended Power connector cover for AC adapter kit ( 124) Lens cover Attaching the Camera Strap 2
Zoom ( / Green (AF) lamp ( ) lamp ( 19) Multi selector ( / / / )( 21) 7) (center)/ (transfer) button ( 7, 60) 21) Speaker Viewfinder ( 19) Batterychamber cover ( 8) Monitor ( 4, 5) (play) button Interface connector cover Tripod socket ( (delete) button ( 41, 44) 25) MENU button ( 74, 96) Power connector cover for AC adapter kit ( 124) USB ( 62)/ Audio/Video (A/V) out ( 59) connector Battery latch ( Interface connector cover 8) Battery-chamber cover ( 8) 3 Before You Begin Red ( )
The Monitor Shooting 1 3 4 2 5 6 Before You Begin 26 25 21 22 24 23 18 17 20 19 7 8 9 10 11 16 15 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 4 Shooting mode . . . . . 17, 27, 49 Zoom indicator1) . . . . . . . . . 19 Focus indicator2) . . . . . . . . . 21 Macro close-up mode . . . . . . 46 Battery level indicator3) . . . . . 12 Internal memory/memory card indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Camera shake icon4) . . 43, 129 “Date not set” icon5) . . . . . . 16 Time zone indicator6) . . . .
Playback 16 15 14 5 6 Before You Begin 1 2 3 4 18 17 7 13 12 11 8 9 START 1 Current folder . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 2 File number and type . . . . . . 26 3 Internal memory/memory card indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 4 Battery level indicator* . . . . . 12 5 Volume indicator. . . . . . . . . 118 6 Voice memo recording guide . . 57 7 Voice memo playback guide. . . 57 8 Current frame number/total number of frames/length of movie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 51 9 Voice memo icon .
The Mode Dial Using the mode dial, you can select from seven shooting modes and the setup mode. Choose a shooting mode according to shooting conditions. To select a mode, align the mode icon with the “ ” mark next to the mode dial. Before You Begin Auto ( 17) A simple “point-and-shoot” mode in which the majority of camera settings are controlled by the camera. You can choose from thirteen shooting menus to achieve the desired effect. Movie ( 51 - 52) Choose from three movie modes.
Navigating the Menus The multi selector is used to navigate through the camera menus. Move cursor up. Before You Begin Press to make selection. Display sub-menu, move cursor right, or make selection. Cancel and return to previous menu, or move cursor left. Move cursor down. The Shutter-Release Button Your camera has a two stage shutter-release button. The camera sets focus and exposure when the button is pressed halfway.
First Steps Inserting Batteries Your camera uses Nikon EN-EL5 rechargeable lithium-ion battery. • Provided with camera • Can be recharged using supplied MH-61 battery charger (be sure to charge battery before using camera for first time or after long period of disuse). About two hours are required to charge battery when no charge remains. First Steps 1 Open the battery-chamber cover Slide the cover in the direction shown in ( until it stops and open the cover ( ).
The orange battery latch is pushed aside as the battery is inserted. The latch will close when the battery is fully inserted. First Steps Battery latch 3 Close the battery-chamber cover Close the cover ( ) and slide it in until it latches ( ). Ensure the cover is closed firmly. Replacing Batteries Turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp has gone out before opening the battery-chamber cover.
Inserting Memory Cards Pictures can be stored in the camera’s internal memory (about 12 MB) or on Secure Digital (SD) memory card. If no memory card has been inserted in the camera, pictures will be stored in the camera’s internal memory, and if the camera contains a memory card, then pictures will automatically be stored on the card. To store pictures in the internal memory, remove the memory card. First Steps 1 Confirm that the camera is off The power-on lamp should be off.
Formatting Memory Cards Memory cards must be formatted using the COOLPIX5200 before first use. For information on formatting memory cards, see Format Memory/Card ( 119) in the setup menu. First Steps Removing Memory Cards Memory cards can be removed without loss of data when the camera is off. To remove memory cards, turn the camera off and confirm that the power-on lamp is off. Do not open the memory card slot cover while the power-on lamp is lit.
Checking the Battery Level First Steps 1 Turn the camera on • Press the power switch. • The power-on lamp lights when the camera is on. 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 . See “Basic Setup” ( 14). Battery Level Display NO ICON (lights) WARNING!! BATTERY EXHAUSTED Meaning Battery fully charged. Low battery.
The Button The camera can also be turned on by pressing the button for about two seconds. Your most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor ( 53).
Basic Setup The first time the camera is turned on, a language-selection dialog will be displayed in the monitor. Follow the steps below to choose a language and set the time and date. First Steps Highlight Deutsch (German), En- Confirmation dialog displayed. glish, Español (Spanish), Français Highlight Yes. (French), Italiano, (Italian), Nederlands (Dutch), Svenska (Swedish), (Japanese), (Simplified Chinese), or (Korean), and press . TIME ZONE menu displayed.* Display map of world time zones.
Select Month. Repeat steps 7 - 8 to Highlight D M Y. edit Month, Year, hour, and minute. Choose order in which Day, Month, Exit to mode currently selected with and Year will be displayed. the mode dial. Note that time and date of recording will not be imprinted on pictures unless Date or Date and time is selected for Date imprint ( 116). 15 First Steps Display DATE menu. Edit Day (order of Day, Month, and • When turning the camera on and Year may differ in some areas).
Date not Set If you exit without setting time and date, the (“date not set”) icon will flash in the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode and all pictures will have time stamp of “0000.00.00 00:00” (still images) or “2004.01.01 00:00” (movies). The Clock Battery When the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an EH-62A AC adapter (optional), the clock battery will charge in about ten hours. When fully charged, the clock battery can provide several days of back-up power.
Basic Photography Step 1–Select Mode This section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in (auto shooting mode). In this automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode, the majority of camera settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, producing optimal results in most situations. Rotate the mode dial to 2 Turn the camera on The power-on lamp will light and the monitor will display a welcome screen ( 110).
Number of Exposures Remaining If the number of exposures remaining is zero, the message “OUT OF MEMORY” will be displayed in the monitor and no further pictures can be taken until you: • Choose a lower image quality or image size setting ( 75) (depending on the condition, no further pictures may be taken even if you change the setting). • Insert a new memory card ( 10).
Step 2–Frame the Picture 1 Ready the camera Hold the camera steadily in both hands. Photographs can be framed in the monitor or the viewfinder. Don’t Block the Shot To avoid dark or partially obscured pictures, keep your fingers and other objects away from the lens, flash window, and microphone.
Digital Zoom • In digital zoom, data from the camera's image sensor are processed digitally, enlarging the center area 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 optical zoom are simply enlarged, producing a slightly “grainy” image. Note that the effects of digital zoom are not visible in the viewfinder - use the monitor when framing pictures with digital zoom.
Step 3–Focus and Shoot 1 Red ( When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the green AF (Autofocus) lamp and the red (flash-ready) lamp are shown as follows. ) lamp Red ( On ) lamp Flash will fire when picture is taken. Blinks Off Flash charging. Flash off or not required. Green (AF) lamp Green (AF) lamp/ focus area and focus indicator Focus indicator 2 On: green/ green Subject in focus. Blinks: green/ red Camera unable to focus on subject. Recompose the picture and try again.
During Recording • While pictures are being recorded to the memory or memory card, the green (AF) lamp will blink, and at the same time, a (wait) icon will be displayed in the monitor or the memory icon ( or ) will blink. Do not turn the camera off, eject the memory card, or remove 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, internal memory, or card.
Autofocus The COOLPIX 5200 has two modes that allow control of the Autofocus; AF area mode ( 91) and Auto-focus mode ( 94). AF/AE lock Focus and exposure are locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and remain locked while the shutter-release button is held in this position (AF/AE lock). AF/ AE lock can be used to take pictures of off-center subjects or in situations in which the camera is unable to focus using autofocus. Procedures for AF/AE lock are described below.
Step 4–View the Results (Full-screen Playback) Basic Photography 1 Press the 2 View pictures in the monitor • This mode is called “Full-screen playback” ( 53). • Your most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor. • To view additional pictures, press or to view pictures in the order recorded, or to view pictures in reverse order. button To cancel full-screen playback and return to the auto shooting mode, press the button again.
Deleting Unwanted Pictures To delete the picture currently displayed in the monitor: A confirmation dialog displayed. Delete picture and return to playback. Deleting Your Last Shot At any time during shooting, you can press the button to delete the last picture taken. The confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press to highlight Yes and press . • To exit without deleting the picture, highlight No and press . • To delete only a voice memo ( 57), highlight and press .
Image File and Folder Names In the memory or on the memory card, pictures are identified by file names with three parts: a four letter identifier, a four-digit file number assigned automatically by the camera in ascending order, and a three-letter extension (e.g., “DSCN0001.JPG”). When a picture is viewed in the monitor, the file number and extension appear in the top right corner of the display. The identifier is not displayed, but is visible when pictures are transferred to a computer.
Scene Mode Assist and Scene Modes Your Nikon digital camera offers a choice of four “assist” and eleven “scene” modes. In these modes, camera settings are automatically optimized for the selected subject type, sparing you the necessity of adjusting settings one-by-one. Assist Modes Assist modes are chosen by rotating the mode dial to the desired mode. Framing assist options are available to help you compose your shots.
Framing 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. Assist modes Scene Mode Display framing assist menu. Choose composition type. Current selection shown by large icon and caption. Make selection. Press MENU button to return to shooting mode. Framing guide appears in monitor.
Portrait Assist (portrait assist) mode helps you frame portraits in which the main subject stands out clearly while background details are softened. This lends the composition a sense of depth (the degree of softening depends on the amount of light available). A framing assist menu helps you frame off-center subjects and compose tall or wide shots and two-person portraits. Rotate the mode dial to and press the MENU button ( The following portrait assist modes are available: 28).
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 subject in framing guide. (changeable) OFF (changeable) OFF Scene Mode Settings for Assist Modes The settings for flash, self-timer, macro close-up in Portrait assist, Landscape assist, Sports assist, and Night portrait assist modes are shown on the table respectively.
Landscape Assist (landscape assist) mode helps you frame vivid landscape shots that enhance outlines, colors, and contrast. A framing assist menu helps you frame not only natural landscapes but also cityscapes and portrait shots featuring a landmark in the background. Rotate the mode dial to and press the MENU button ( 28). The following landscape assist modes are available: Landscape No guides are displayed in monitor.
Sports Assist (sports assist) mode is used for dynamic action shots that capture moving objects. The assist menu lets you freeze the action in a single shot or record motion in a series of pictures. Rotate the mode dial to and press the MENU button ( 28). The following sports assist modes are available: Scene Mode Sports While shutter-release button is held down, pictures are recorded at rate of up to about 2.5 frames per second.
Night Portrait Assist (night portrait assist) mode is used for taking portrait shots at night, when it provides a natural balance between the main subject and the background. Pictures taken at slow shutter speeds are adjusted to improve quality, slightly increasing processing time. • Functions for Night portrait assist mode are the same as for Portrait mode ( 29). When selecting Night Portrait (no framing guide), AF area is fixed at the center of the frame.
Scene Mode (scene) mode offers a menu of eleven “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, sparing you the necessity of adjusting each setting separately. To take pictures in scene mode, rotate the mode dial to and follow the steps below: Scene mode Scene Mode Display scene menu. Choose scene. Current selection shown by large icon and caption. Make selection.
The following scenes are available: Party/Indoor Use for shots that include details of the background, or to capture the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. •Blur level: (changeable) OFF (changeable) OFF Beach/Snow Vividly captures the brightness of such subjects as snowfields, beaches, or sunlit expanses of water. OFF (changeable) Scene Mode (changeable) OFF (changeable) Sunset Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises.
Dusk/Dawn Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before sunrise or after sunset. • Noise reduction turns on automatically at slow shutter speeds. It takes more time than usual to store the picture. • An AF-assist illuminator does not light even if for a dark subject. • Blur level: OFF (changeable) OFF Night landscape Scene Mode A slow shutter speed is used to produce stunning night landscapes. • Focus is fixed at infinity. • Noise reduction turns on automatically at slow shutter speeds.
Close up Use to capture vivid colors in close-up shots of flowers, insects, and other small objects, with the background artistically blurred. • To focus on objects as close as 4 cm (1.6") to the lens, adjust zoom until the macro close-up icon ( ) in monitor turns green. • Minimum focus distance varies with zoom position. • The camera focuses continuously, until AF/AE lock is set by pressing the shutter-release button halfway. • AF area mode is set to Manual.
Fireworks show Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework. • • • • Focus is fixed at infinity. Exposure compensation can not be used. An AF-assist illuminator does not light even if for a dark subject. Blur level: OFF OFF – – Copy Scene Mode Provides clear pictures of text or drawings on a white board or in printed matter such as a business card. Colored text and drawings may not show up well in the final picture.
Panorama assist Use when taking a series of pictures that will later be joined to form a single scene (for example, a panorama or 360° virtual-reality image). Flash, macro, and exposure modes are fixed at settings for the first shot in a series. Zoom is also fixed at the adjustment for the first shot in a series.
Taking Pictures for a Panorama Select (Panorama assist) in scene Return to shooting mode. menu, and press . Scene Mode Take first picture. Pan direction ( ) dis- Compose next shot to overlap with preplayed. icon is displayed, and White vious picture. balance and Exposure compensation are locked. About one third of picture is shown superimposed on view through lens. Take next shot. Repeat steps 4 - 5 until all shots in series have been taken. 40 End series.
Full-Screen Playback When you press the (play) button after starting shooting, Panorama assist mode is terminated and the most recent picture will be displayed in the monitor. Use a Tripod Using a tripod makes it easier to compose overlapping shots. Storage Locations for Panoramas Each series of pictures taken in Panorama assist mode is stored in a separate folder with a name consisting of “P_” preceded by a three-digit folder number and followed by a three-digit sequence number (e.g., “101P_001”).
More on Photography When Lighting Is Poor: Using the Flash The following five flash modes are available: Mode Auto How it works Flash fires when lighting is poor. Pre flash is used before the main flash fires to reduce “red-eye.” If “red-eye” is detected Auto with redafter an image is taken, eye reduction the camera will correct “red-eye” when storing the picture. More on Photography Flash Cancel (off) Flash will not fire even when lighting is poor. When to use it Best choice in most situations.
To select the flash mode: Display flash-mode menu. Highlight desired mode and press or . Flash mode is displayed in monitor (to exit without changing mode, wait two seconds without pressing any buttons). Selecting Flash Mode While Using Manual Option When AF area mode ( 91) is set to Manual ( 93) and focus area selection guide is displayed in the monitor, press to hide focus area selection guide and press ( ) to select the flash mode.
Taking a Self-Portrait: Using the Self-Timer When the self-timer is on, pictures are taken ten or three seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. This can be used to allow you to appear in your own pictures or to prevent close-up or low-light shots from being blurred by the camera movement that occurs when the shutter-release button is pressed. When using the self-timer, you should either mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface. Display self-timer menu.
The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera will blink until one second before the picture is taken, staying lit during the final second to warn that the shutter is about to be released. Press once for 10s delay Press twice for 3s delay Start 1s remaining Blinks Shutter released Stays lit Stopping the Self-Timer To stop the self-timer before picture is taken, press the shutter-release button twice for a ten-seconds delay, or once for a three-seconds delay.
Easy Close-Ups: Macro Close-Up Mode Macro close-up mode is used for taking close-up shots of small objects at very short distances (minimum 4 cm/1.6"). Display macro close-up menu. Highlight ON. More on Photography Exit menu. icon appears in monitor Frame picture. when camera is in macro close-up (to • If camera is zoomed out until icon exit without setting macro close-up turns green, camera can focus at dismode, wait two seconds without presstance of 4 cm (1.6"). ing any buttons).
Controlling Exposure: Exposure Compensation Exposure compensation is used to alter the exposure from the value suggested by the camera. Exposure compensation can be set to values between –2.0 EV (underexposure) and +2.0 EV (overexposure). Display exposure compensation menu. Highlight desired value. Exit menu. icon and a value for exposure compensation are displayed in monitor at settings other than 0 (to exit without changing setting, wait two seconds without pressing any buttons).
Choosing a Value for Exposure Compensation As a rule of thumb, select positive values when large areas of the frame are very brightly lit (for example, when photographing an expanse of sunlit water, sand, or snow) or when the background is much brighter than the main subject. Choose negative values when large areas of the frame are very dark (for example, when photographing a forest of dark green leaves) or when the background is much darker than the main subject.
Movies Selects Movie Types In the movie mode, the following settings in the movie menu can be selected according to the purpose of playback. Option Description Max. recording time* Memory Memory card Approx. 256MB 512MB 12MB Approx. 353s** Movies are recorded at 30 frames per second. Each frame is 320 × 240 pixels. Approx. 20s Approx. 397s Approx. 801s Movies are recorded at 30 frames per second. Each frame is 160 × 120 pixels. Smaller size 160 Small size allows longer movies to be recorded.
Rotate mode dial to Highlight option. . Display MOVIE menu. Make selection. Return to the movie shooting mode. Movies Auto-focus Mode for Recording Movies The setting for Autofocus in the movie mode can be set in Auto-focus mode ( in the shooting menu. • • 94) Continuous AF:The camera adjusts focus continuously. To prevent the sound of the camera focusing from interfering with recording, select a focus mode of Single AF.
Recording Movies Movies can be recorded with sound recorded via the camera’s built-in microphone. Rotate the mode dial to The monitor shows the elapsed recording time and the total recording time in seconds available for the movie. 2 Start recording Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start recording. • Camera focuses on subject in the center of the frame ( 50). • During recording, a icon blinks and progress will be shown by the indicator at the bottom of the monitor.
Viewing Movies In the full-screen playback mode ( 41), movies can be played with sound. Movies are indicated by icon and can be viewed by pressing of the multi selector. Playback controls are displayed at the top of the monitor; press or of the multi selector to highlight a control, then press to perform the selected operation. Control Button Description Rewind While movie is in progress, use multi selector to select , then press and hold . Advance Use multi selector to select , then press and hold .
More on Playback Viewing Pictures on the Camera Viewing Pictures: Full-Screen Playback Pressing the button in the shooting mode will display recorded pictures full-screen in the monitor (full-screen playback mode). • Pressing displays a histogram ( 54). • Pressing the button while the camera is in the playback mode, returns to the screen selected on the mode dial.
Histogram When pressing in the full-screen playback mode, a histogram is displayed. Thumbnail preview More on Playback Histogram • Shows distribution of tones in image; horizontal axis corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark tones to left and bright tones to right, while vertical axis shows number of pixels of each brightness in the image. • The scale of an axis is determined by the maximum number of pixels of a picture.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Use the (T) button to zoom in on still images displayed in full-screen playback. To Zoom in Press (T) View other areas of picture Use multi selector to scroll to areas of picture not visible in monitor. To use multi selector to view other pictures, cancel zoom. (W) Cancel zoom Crop picture Delete picture Zoom decreases each time button is pressed in playback zoom. To cancel zoom, zoom picture out until entire picture is displayed.
Cropping Pictures When a picture is displayed in the playback zoom mode ( part of a picture and save it as a separate file. 55), you can crop Zoom picture in and out. The confirmation dialog displayed. Press Press , , or to scroll picture to highlight Yes, and press to creuntil desired portion of image is dis- ate cropped copy. played in monitor. • To exit without creating copy, highlight No and press .
Voice Memos: Recording and Playback A voice memo can be recorded using the built-in microphone ( 2) and appended to any picture marked with (voice memo recording guide) icon shown in full-screen playback ( 53). To Press Description Play voice memo Pictures with voice memos are marked by icon and icon displayed in the full-screen Shutter- playback mode. Press shutterrelease release button to play voice button memo. Playback ends when voice memo ends or shutterrelease button is pressed again.
Storage Voice memo file names consist of an identifier (“DSCN” for memos appended to original pictures), a four-digit file number copied from the associated picture, and the extension “.WAV” (e.g., “DSCN0015.WAV”). Notes on Voice Memos • Voice memos can not be recorded or played during thumbnail playback ( 53) and playback zoom ( 55). • Voice memos can not be recorded for movies ( 51). • If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a new memo can be recorded.
Viewing Pictures on TV The EG-CP14 audio/video (A/V) cable provided with your camera can be used to connect the camera to a television or video-cassette recorder (VCR). Choosing Video Mode Video mode in the camera setup menu offers a choice of NTSC and PAL standards ( 121). Be sure that the standard selected matches that used in the device. 1 2 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the A/V cable.
Viewing Pictures on a Computer Using the UC-E6 USB cable and provided software 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 provided software. For more information on installing provided software and transferring pictures to your computer, see the Quick Start Guide and the provided software Reference Manual (on CD).
Choosing a USB Option Select mode. Highlight USB and press . Select PTP or Mass storage, and press .
Connecting the USB Cable Turn the computer on and wait for it to start up. After confirming that the camera is off, connect the UC-E6 USB cable (provided with your camera) as shown below. Connect the camera directly to the computer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub or keyboard. More on Playback UC-E6 USB cable You can now turn the camera on and transfer pictures. See the Quick Start Guide for details.
Disconnecting the Camera When PTP is selected in USB: You can turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable once transfer is complete. When Mass storage (default setting) is selected in USB: You must remove the camera from the system as shown below before turning the camera off and disconnecting the cable. Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional Click the (Safely Remove Hardware) icon in the taskbar and select Safely remove USB Mass storage Device from the menu that appears.
Printing Pictures Pictures stored in the internal memory or on the memory card can be printed in the same way as pictures taken with a film camera. Using Print set in the playback menu, you can specify the pictures to be printed, the number of prints, and the information to be included with each print. Printing Pictures Stored pictures in the internal memory or on the memory card can be printed as follows: How to print Take the memory card to a digital photo lab.
Print Set Print set in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” listing the pictures to be printed, the number of prints, and the information to be included on each print. This print order is stored on the memory card in Digital Print Order Format (DPOF). Once a print order has been created, pictures can be printed directly from the memory card by inserting it in a DPOF-compatible device. Alternatively, you could take the memory card to a digital photo lab which supports DPOF.
Use (+) or (–) to specify number of prints (up to 9). • To deselect picture, press (–) down when number of print is 1. • Repeat steps 3 - 5 to select additional pictures. • To exit without setting print order and return to the playback menu, press MENU button. More on Playback Menu of print options displayed. • To print date of recording on all pictures in print order, highlight Date and press . will appear in box next to item.
Print Set If you display the Print set menu after creating a print order, the Date and Info options will be reset. Difference Between Date Imprint and Date There are differences between Print set in the playback menu and Date imprint in the setup menu as follows: Date If Date is selected, the date of recording will appear on pictures printed using DPOF. The date to be printed will remain unchanged even if Date in the setup menu is changed after shooting pictures.
Printing via Direct USB Connection Your camera allows pictures to be printed 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 the memory card without having to be transferred to a computer. 1 Choosing PTP in the USB Menu Select PTP in the USB menu before connecting the camera to a printer.
2 Connecting the USB Cable After turning the camera off, connect the camera to the printer with the UCE6 USB cable (provided with your camera) as shown below. 3 Turning the Camera and Printer on Press or to highlight Print, and press More on Playback The PictBridge menu will be displayed in the camera monitor. . is the PictBridge logo. Option Description Print selection Select pictures and specify number of prints. Print all images All pictures in the memory or the memory card are printed.
Highlight Print selection and press . Scroll through pictures. • To print one copy of all pictures in the • Current picture shown at bottom of memory or on the memory card, highdisplay. light Print all images and press . Select current picture. 1 (number of prints) and icon are marked on the selected picture. More on Playback Use (+) or (–) to specify number of prints (up to 9) and press . • To deselect picture, press (–) down when number of print is 1. • Repeat steps 3 - 5 to select additional pictures.
Check the confirmation dialog and highlight option, then press to: • Select Start print to start printing. • Select Back to return to print selection dialog shown in Step 3. • Select Cancel to exit without printing pictures. To interrupt printing, press , then turn camera off and disconnect USB cable. Error Messages If an error message is displayed, an error has occurred. After checking the printer and resolving any problems as directed in the printer manual, highlight Resume and press to resume printing.
To Directly Print the Pictures Specified in a Print Set The pictures stored in the memory or on the memory card are printed directly, according to the print order specified in Print set ( 65). If selecting DPOF printing after connecting the camera to a printer that supports PictBridge ( 69), the DPOF printing dialog will be displayed. Highlight Confirm and press . View selected pictures. , , or to view pictures • To exit without printing pictures, high- Press not visible in display.
The Shooting Menu Using the Shooting Menu In (auto) modes, the following settings can be adjusted from the shooting menu: Option Image mode White balance Description Choose image quality and size. 75 - 78 Match white balance to your light source. 79 - 80 81 Continuous Select shooting method from Single (one shot recorded), Continuous, Multi-shot 16, and 5 shot buffer. 82 Turn the Best Shot Selector (BSS) on or off.
To Display the Shooting Menu: Rotate the mode dial to shooting). (auto Display shooting menu. To Make a Selection from the Shooting Menu: The Shooting Menu Highlight menu item. Display options. A page number (e.g., 1/2, 1/5), and indicate that a menu or option consists of multiple pages. Press or to display the previous or next page. Highlight option and press to make Press MENU button to exit menu and selection. return to the shooting mode. • To return to previous step, press .
Image Mode Press MENU button in select the Image mode ( (auto shooting) mode to 74), and then press . The size of the files, and with it the number of images that can be recorded on the memory or the memory card, depends on the size and quality of the images. Before shooting, choose an image quality and size according to how you plan to use the picture. Image Quality Images are compressed according to the image quality setting for storing.
Image Quality and Compression The process of reducing the file size of a picture when storing it is called compression. In this camera, pictures are compressed and recorded as JPEG files. • The more a picture is compressed, the smaller the picture size becomes and the larger the number of pictures that can be stored in memory or on a memory card. However, the quality of the image is degraded and the reproducibility of the image’s fine areas is reduced.
Image Size Image size can be selected from the following five options according to your shooting intent: Image size (pixels) Print size (cm)* 2592 × 1944 (default setting) About 22 × 16 (8.6" × 6.5") 2048 × 1536 About 17 × 13 (6.7" × 5.1") 1600 × 1200 About 14 × 10 (5.3" × 4") 1024 × 768 About 9 × 7 (3.4" × 2.6") 640 × 480 About 5 × 4 (2.1" × 1.6") The Shooting Menu * All figures are approximate. Print sizes assume a printer resolution of approximately 300dpi.
Image Quality/Size and Number of Exposures Remaining The following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on 256-, 512-megabyte memory cards at different image modes. The number of exposures remaining varies widely, depending on the type of memory card, the nature of JPEG compression, or the content of the image. Image mode Image size 2592 × 1944 2048 × 1536 1600 × 1200 The Shooting Menu 1024 × 768 640 × 480 Image quality Memory Approx.
White Balance Press MENU button in select White balance ( (auto shooting) mode to 74), and then press . About White Balance Option Description Auto (default setting) White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most situations. White bal. preset Gray object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting conditions. Daylight White balance adjusted for direct sunlight. Incandescent FL1 Fluorescent FL2 Use under incandescent lighting.
Preset White Balance Preset white balance is used when shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast (for example, to make pictures taken under a lamp with a red shade look as though they had been taken under white light). When White bal. preset is selected from the white balance menu, the camera will zoom in and the menu shown above at right will be displayed in the monitor.
Metering Press MENU button in (auto shooting) mode to select Metering ( 74), and then press . The metering menu offers a choice of three metering methods for determining how the camera sets exposure. Select from the following three options and press . Description Matrix (default setting) Compares measurements from multi areas of frame with library of typical compositions to produce optimal exposure for entire image. Best choice in most situations.
Continuous Press MENU button in (auto shooting) mode to select Continuous ( 74), and then press . According to the shooting condition, Single or three continuous options ( Continuous, 5 shot buffer or Multi-shot 16) can be selected. Option Description Camera takes one picture each time shutter-release button is Single (default setting) pressed.
Restrictions on Camera Settings • Autofocus, exposure, and white balance for all photos are determined by the first picture in each series. • The flash mode is set to automatically. Continuous can not be used simultaneously with BSS ( 84) or Auto bracketing ( 88). The camera takes pictures with the latest setting among those options. • Noise reduction ( 95) has no effect even if this option is set to ON. • When shooting pictures using the self-timer, Continuous is switched to Single.
Best Shot Selector Press MENU button in (auto shooting) mode to select BSS ( 74), and then press . When the “Best Shot Selector” (BSS) is on, the camera takes a maximum of ten pictures as long as the shutter-release button is held down. These images are then compared and the sharpest picture (the picture with highest level of detail) is saved to the memory or memory card.
Image Adjustment Press MENU button in (auto shooting) mode to select Image adjustment ( 74), and then press . Image adjustment is used to adjust contrast automatically for optimal results before recording pictures to the memory or the memory card. Select from the following four options and press . Option Description Auto (default setting) Camera automatically adjusts contrast according to shooting conditions. Normal Camera performs same standard contrast adjustment on all pictures.
Image Sharpening Press MENU button in (auto shooting) mode to select Image sharpening ( 74), and then press . The camera automatically processes pictures to emphasize the borders between light and dark areas of the picture, making edges seem sharper. Select from the following five options and press . Option Description Auto (default setting) Camera sharpens edges for optimal results; amount of sharpening varies from shot to shot.
Sensitivity Press MENU button in (auto shooting) mode to select Sensitivity ( 74), and then press . Sensitivity is a measure of how sensitive the camera reacts to light. With Auto (default setting), ISO sensitivity automatically increases at low brightness. Setting ISO sensitivity at a high level is effective in preventing blur when Speedlight is disabled in dark settings or making the subject appear brighter. However, the image may contain “noise” or become “grainy.
Auto Bracketing Press MENU button in select Auto bracketing ( (auto shooting) mode to 74), and then press . In some situations, you may find it difficult to select appropriate exposure compensation and white balance settings, and yet not have time to check the results and adjust settings after each shot. Auto bracketing can be used to vary these settings automatically over a series of pictures, “bracketing” a selected exposure compensation or white balance setting.
When Selecting “Auto bracketing” • The Flash mode is set to . • Noise reduction has no effect even if this option is set to On. Restrictions on Auto Bracketing • Auto bracketing can not be used simultaneously with Continuous, 5 shot buffer, Multi-shot 16, or BSS. The camera takes pictures with the latest setting among those options. • While White balance ( 79) is set to White bal. preset, WB bracketing option in Auto bracketing can not be used for shooting.
Saturation Control Press MENU button in (auto shooting) mode to select Saturation control ( 74), and then press . Saturation control is used to heighten or reduce the vividness of colors. Select from the following three options and press . Option Enhanced Normal (default setting) The Shooting Menu Moderate 90 Description Use for vivid, photo-print effect when taking pictures that will be printed “as is,” without further modification. Best choice in most situations.
AF Area Mode Press MENU button in select AF area mode ( (auto shooting) mode to 74), and then press . AF area mode determines how the focus area is selected. Select from the following three options and press . Description Auto (default setting) Camera automatically selects focus area containing subject closest to camera. Selected focus area is displayed in green (focused) or red (not focused) when shutter-release button is Focus area pressed halfway.
Focus Area Display • When the subject is in focus, focus area will be displayed in green. • When the subject is out of focus, focus area will blink in red. • When AF area mode is Auto, focus area will be displayed when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Notes on Focus Area Selection • In assist mode ( 28) or scene mode ( 34), the camera automatically selects optimal focus area for the selected mode. • In movie mode, camera automatically focuses on the subject using the center focus area.
Using Manual Option Focus area can be specified from the selectable area in the screen. Focus area selection guide Focus area Selectable area Select Manual for AF area mode. Focus area selection guide and selectable Currently selected focus area and select- area are displayed. able area are displayed. Press shutter-release button halfway. When subject is in focus, focus area is displayed in green. Press shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot.
Auto-focus Mode Press MENU button in (auto shooting) mode to select Auto-focus mode ( 74), and then press . Auto-focus mode determines how the camera focuses when the monitor is on (Single AF is used when the monitor is off regardless of the setting selected for Auto-focus mode). Auto-focus mode for recording movies is also selected here. Select from the following two options and press .
Noise Reduction Press MENU button in select Noise reduction ( (auto shooting) mode to 74), and then press . At slower shutter speeds, “noise” in the form of randomly-spaced, brightly-colored pixels may appear in pictures, particularly in shadows. When you take pictures in dark places, noise reduction can be used to reduce noise at slow shutter speeds. Select On or Off and press .
The Playback Menu Using the Playback Menu The playback menu contains the following options: Option Print set Slide show Description Select pictures for printing on a DPOF-compatible device; specify number of copies and information to be included on prints. 65 - 67 View pictures in an automatic slide show. 97 - 98 Delete Delete all or selected pictures. 99 - 100 Protect Protect selected pictures from accidental deletion.
Slide Show Press MENU button in playback mode to select Slide show ( 96), and then press . This option is used to play pictures back in an automated “slide show” with about three seconds between each picture. Highlight Start. Begin slide show. The following operations can be performed during the show: To Press Description Skip to next frame Press to skip to next slide. Hold forward through show. Return to previous frame End slide show down to fast Press to return to previous slide.
Images in the Memory The pictures in the memory and on the memory card can not be displayed simultaneously. To display pictures in the memory, select either of the following: • Remove the memory card from the camera ( 11), and display pictures. • Copy pictures stored in the memory to a memory card ( 106), and display the pictures. “Loop” If Loop is selected in the starting screen, the slide show will repeat automatically. To select or deselect the loop option, highlight Loop and press .
Delete Press MENU button in playback mode to select Delete ( 96), and then press . This option is used to delete selected pictures or all pictures stored in the memory or on the memory card. • When the memory card is not inserted in the camera, pictures stored in the memory are deleted. • When the memory card is inserted in the camera, pictures stored on the memory card are deleted.
Use (ON) to select picture. icon is Confirmation dialog displayed. marked on the selected picture. • Select Yes and press to delete • Repeat steps 2 - 3 to select additional selected pictures. pictures. • Select No and press to exit without • To deselect picture, select and press deleting pictures. (OFF). icon will disappear. Deleting All Pictures (Erase all images) Delete all pictures stored in the memory or on the memory card. The Playback Menu Highlight Erase all images and press .
Protect Press MENU button in playback mode to select Protect ( 96), and then press . This option is used to protect pictures from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted by pressing the 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. Use (ON) to select picture. icon is marked on the selected picture. • Repeat steps 1 - 2 to select additional pictures.
Auto Transfer Press MENU button in playback mode to select Auto transfer ( 96), and then press . This option is used to mark pictures for transfer to a computer and to turn automatic transfer marking on and off. Select from the following three options and press . Option Description All on (default setting) All pictures in the memory or on the memory card are marked for transfer. Pictures taken while this option is in effect will be marked for transfer.
The Icon Pictures that have been selected for transfer are identified by a Full-screen playback icon. Thumbnail playback When you connect the camera to a computer via the UC-E6 USB cable (provided with the camera) and press (Transfer ) button to transfer pictures, only pictures marked with a icon will be transferred.
Marking Selected Pictures for Transfer (Selected image) The Playback Menu Highlight Select image(s). Pictures in memory or on memory card displayed as thumbnail images. Scroll through pictures to select pictures to be transferred. • Current picture shown at bottom of the display. • To cancel the selection, press MENU button. Use (ON) to select picture. A icon is marked on the selected picture. • Repeat steps 3 - 4 to select additional pictures. • To deselect picture, select and press (OFF).
Small Pic. Press MENU button in playback mode to select Small pic. ( 96), and then press . To create a small copy of a picture, select Small pic. after displaying the image in full-screen playback or selecting it in the thumbnail display. The following resize options are available: Size (pixels) Description 640×480 Copy can be displayed full-screen on television or 13” monitor with no drop in quality. 320×240 Suited to display on web pages.
Copy Press MENU button in playback mode to select Copy ( 96), and then press . Copy stored pictures from the internal memory to the memory card, or vice versa. Option Description Copy stored pictures from the memory to the memory card. You can either choose pictures to copy, or copy all pictures in the memory to the memory card. Copy stored pictures from the memory card to the memory. You can either choose pictures to copy, or copy all pictures on the memory card to the memory.
Scroll through pictures. • Current picture shown at bottom of display. • To cancel the selection, press MENU button. Use (ON) to select picture. icon is marked on the selected picture. • Repeat steps 3 - 4 to select additional pictures. • To deselect picture, select and press (OFF). The icon will disappear. 107 The Playback Menu The confirmation dialog will be dis- Highlight Yes, and press to copy the played. pictures. • Select No to exit without copying pictures.
Marking All Pictures for Copy (All images) Highlight direction as shown on the Highlight All images. table ( 106), and press . The confirmation dialog will be dis- Highlight Yes, and press to copy all played. pictures in the memory or on the memory card. • Select No to exit without copying pictures. The Playback Menu Image Copy • When Selected images is selected, selected pictures in the memory or on the memory card are copied to an existing folder created in the destination memory.
The Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu The setup menu contains the following options: Description Welcome screen Choose the welcome screen to be displayed when the camera is turned on. 110 Set the camera clock. 112 Set display of the monitor. 115 Imprint pictures with the date and/or time of recording. 116 Adjust monitor brightness. 117 Sound settings Set button sound and adjust volume of shutter and start-up sounds.
Welcome Screen Rotate the mode dial to to select Welcome screen ( 109), and then press . This option is used to choose the welcome screen displayed when the camera is turned on. Select from the following four options and press Option . Description Disable wel- No welcome screen is displayed when camera is turned come on. Nikon Image shown at right is displayed when camera is turned on. Animation (default setting) Short animation is displayed when camera is turned on.
Small Pictures and Cropped Copies Resized copies created with the small picture ( 105) and cropping options ( 56) can only be selected for the welcome screen if they are 640×480 pixels or larger. “Select an Image” When Select an image is selected, the chosen picture will appear at startup even when the memory card containing the image is removed from the camera. If you select Select an image after choosing a custom welcome screen, the confirmation dialog shown at right will be displayed.
Date Rotate the mode dial to and then press . to select Date ( 109), This option is used to set the camera clock and to choose home time zone and new city time zone (travel destination time zone). Date Date is used to set the camera clock to the current date and time. See “First Steps: Basic Setup” ( 14). Time Zone Select the time zone. The normal time zone setting is (home time zone).
Selected time zone is displayed. Choose time zone, and press . Time zone is set. Press MENU button to return to time zone menu and selected time is displayed. • When icon is displayed in next to DaylightSaving, automatically advances time by one hour. • To return to the setup menu, press . The Setup Menu Time Zones • The time zone can not be selected if the date and time have not been set. • Time zone increments of less than one hour are not supported.
The camera supports the following time zones: GMT +/– Location GMT +/– Location GMT –11 Midway, Samoa GMT London, Casablanca GMT –10 Hawaii, Tahiti GMT +1 Madrid, Paris, Berlin GMT –9 Alaska, Anchorage GMT +2 Athens, Helsinki GMT –8 PST: Los Angeles, Seattle, Vancouver GMT +3 Moscow, Nairobi GMT +4 AbuDhabi, Dubai GMT –7 MST: Denver, Phoenix, La Paz GMT +5 Islamabad, Karachi GMT –6 CST: Chicago, Houston, MexicoCity GMT +6 Colombo, Dacca GMT +7 Bangkok, Jakarta GMT –5 EST: Ne
Monitor Settings Rotate the mode dial to to select Monitor settings ( 109), and then press . This option is used to set the display’s appearance. Select from the following five options and press Option . Description Show info Display current settings in monitor when taking or viewing pictures. Auto info Display shooting information in the monitor for five seconds. Hide info Current settings are hidden. Monitor Display a framing grid in the monitor in the auto shooting mode.
Date Imprint Rotate the mode dial to ( 109), and then press to select Date imprint . The date imprint option is used 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. Option Off (default setting) Description Time and date do not appear on pictures. Date Date is imprinted at bottom right corner of all pictures taken while this option is in effect.
Brightness Rotate the mode dial to ( 109), and then press . to select Brightness This option is used to adjust the monitor brightness to one of five grades. Press or of the multi selector to increase or decrease the brightness of the monitor by moving the indicator on the left of the display up or down. Press of the multi selector. To return to the setup menu, press of the multi selector.
Sound Settings Rotate the mode dial to to select Sound settings ( 109), and then press . The options in this menu control the sound settings listed below. The Setup Menu Option Description Button sound Control the sound played when buttons are pressed. The button sound is played in the following cases: • Rotating the mode dial to the other mode. • Pressing to displayed shooting or playback mode. • Pressing to select option or menu. • Battery is low.
Auto Off Rotate the mode dial to ( 109), and then press . to select Auto off To save battery power, the camera will enter standby mode if no operations are performed for a preset length of time. Choose from thirty seconds (30s), one minute (1m, the default setting), five minutes (5m), or thirty minutes (30m), and press . For more details of Auto off, see 13. Format Memory/Card Rotate the mode dial to to select Format memory or Format card ( 109), and then press .
To Format the Memory Card: Highlight Format. Begin formatting. • To exit without formatting card, high- While formatting is in progress, message shown above will be displayed. light No and press . Caution in Formatting • Format the memory or the memory card using the camera. If the memory or the memory card is formatted on the computer, some errors may occur when writing or reading data. • Do not turn the camera off, or remove the battery or memory card, while the “FORMATTING” message is displayed.
USB Rotate the mode dial to and then press . to select USB ( 109), Select the USB setting used when viewing pictures on a computer ( 60) or when connecting the camera to a printer supporting Direct Print ( 68). Video Mode Rotate the mode dial to ( 109), and then press to select Video mode . Before connecting your camera to a video device such as a television or VCR ( 59), choose a video mode that matches the video standard used in the device and press .
The following settings are affected: Setting Portrait assist Default Portrait Setting Image Adjustment Default Auto Landscape assist Landscape Image sharpening Auto Sensitivity Auto Sports assist Sports Night portrait assist Night Portrait Scene Movie mode Party/Indoor TV movie 640 Auto Bracketing Saturation control AF area mode Manual (AF area mode) Off Normal Auto Center Speedlight Auto Self-timer Off Noise reduction Off Macro close-up Off Welcome screen Animation ±0 Monitor set
Technical Notes Optional Accessories The following optional accessories are available for your Nikon digital camera. Contact your local retailer. Rechargeable battery Battery charger Additional EN-EL5 Li-ion batteries are available from your retailer or local Nikon representative. MH-61 battery charger for EN-EL5 batteries AC adapter EH-62A AC adapter kit Carrying case CS-CP18 soft case (Not available in U.S.
Connecting the EH-62A AC Adapter Kit An optional EH-62A AC adapter kit can be used to provide power from a wall plug outlet to the Nikon COOLPIX5200 when the camera is used for an extended period, such as connecting it with a computer or printer. Before connecting the AC adapter kit, turn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp has gone out. 1 Open the battery-chamber cover and the power connector cover ( ), and then insert the EP-62A power connector ( ).
Projection parts 4 Attach the ferrite core provided with the camera to the EP-62A power connector cord. Position the projection parts of the ferrite core facing away from the camera, and attach the ferrite core about one cm (0.4") away from the camera as shown in the figure ( ). For more information on using EH-62A AC adapter kit, see EH-62A AC adapter manual.
Caring for Your Camera To ensure continued enjoyment of your Nikon product, observe the following precautions 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, monitor, or to the connector, card slot, or battery chamber covers. These parts are especially susceptible to damage.
Cleaning Lens One key to cleaning the lens is to not touch it with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that you pump to produce a stream of air out the other). To remove fingerprints or other stains that can not be removed with a blower, wipe the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts in the center of the lens and works out to the edges. Monitor Remove dust or lint with a blower.
Storage Turn the camera off when not in use and check that the power-on lamp is off before putting the camera away. To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-ventilated area. If you will not be using the product for long periods, remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant. Do not store the camera case (available separately) in a plastic bag, as this may cause the material to deteriorate.
Error Messages The following table lists the error messages and other warnings that appear in the monitor and how to deal with them. Display (blinks) WARNING!! BATTERY EXHAUSTED [ ( ] flashes red) Please wait WARNING!! PLEASE WAIT FOR THE CAMERA TO FINISH RECORDING MEMORY CARD IS WRITE PROTECTED Problem Clock not set. Set clock to current date and time. 14 Battery exhausted. Turn camera off and replace battery. 8 Camera can not focus.
Display Problem Solution Camera in the shoot- • Choose lower image quality/ size. ing mode: Insuffi• Delete unwanted pictures. cient memory to • Insert new memory card. record pictures at current settings. OUT OF MEMORY or Camera connected to computer and the (Transfer ) button pressed: Not enough space on memory to record information needed for transfer. Memory card format is different. Disconnect camera, delete unwanted pictures, and try again. Reformat memory card.
Display CARD CONTAINS NO IMAGES Problem Solution • When this message is displayed although pictures are taken, turn the camera off and turn it on again. If error persists, contact No pictures in the retailer or Nikon representative. memory or the mem- • Press button to return to the ory card. shooting mode. • To show pictures in the memory, remove memory card from camera.
Display NO IMAGES ARE MARKED FOR TRANSFER TRANSFER ERROR SYSTEM ERROR PRINTER ERROR CHECK PRINTER STATUS Technical Notes 132 Problem Solution No pictures selected for transfer when (Transfer ) button pressed to transfer pictures to computer. Disconnect camera and select at least one picture for transfer, then begin transfer again. Error occurred when pictures were transferred to computer. • Check that camera is connected and that battery is fully charged.
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 right-most column for information on solving the problems listed here. Electronically-Controlled Cameras In extremely 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.
Problem Possible cause • • • • Camera is in playback mode. Battery is exhausted. Red ( ) lamp blinks: flash is charging. No picture is Message “CARD IS NOT FORMATTED” appears in monitaken when shuttor: memory card is not formatted for use in camera. ter-release button • Message “MEMORY CARD IS WRITE PROTECTED” is pressed appears in monitor: memory card is locked. • Message “OUT OF MEMORY” appears in monitor: insufficient memory to record picture at current Image quality/size setting. Flash is off.
Problem Flash does not fire Possible cause • Flash is off. Note that flash turns off automatically when: 42 The mode dial is set to (landscape assist; except for 31, 32, Group right and Group left), (sports assist), 51, 35 (movie), or (scene) mode with any of (Sun38 set), (Dusk/Dawn), (Night landscape), (Museum) or (Fireworks show) selected in the scene menu 82 Continuous is set to option other than Single 84 BSS is On 88 Auto bracketing is set Colors are unnat• White balance does not match light source.
Specifications Type E5200 digital camera Effective pixels 5.1 million CCD 1/1.8" high-density CCD; total pixels: 5.26 million Image size (pixels) • • • • • Lens 3× Zoom Nikkor Focal length F=7.8 - 23.4 mm (35-mm [135] camera-format equivalent: 38 - 114 mm) f/-number f/2.8 2,592×1,944 [5M] 2,048×1,536 [3M] 1,600×1,200 [2M] 1,024×768 [PC] 640×480 [TV] - f/4.
Storage media Internal memory (approximately 12MB)/SD (Secure Digital) Memory cards File system Compliant with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF), Exif 2.2, and Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) File formats Compressed: JPEG-baseline-compliant Movies: Quick Time Exposure Metering Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot Exposure control Programmed auto exposure with exposure compensation (-2.0 - +2.0EV in steps of 1/3EV), Auto bracketing Range W: +1 - +16.1EV T: +2.6 - +17.
Power sources • One rechargeable Nikon EN-EL5 rechargeable lithium-ion battery (supplied) • EH-62A AC adapter kit (available separately) Approximate battery life Approximately 150 shots (EN-EL5). Based on the CIPA Standard. Dimensions (W×H×D) 88×60×36.5 mm (3.46"×2.4"×1.44") (excepting projection parts) Approximate weight Operating environment 155 g (5.
Index Symbols (auto shooting) mode, 6, 17 - 22 (delete) button, 3, 52, 53, 55, 57 (internal memory) icon, 17 (landscape assist) mode, 6, 27, 31 (memory card) icon, 17 (movie) mode, 6 (night portrait assist) mode, 6, 27, 33, 134 (play) button, 3, 13, 24 (portrait assist) mode, 6, 27, 29 (sports assist) mode, 6, 27, 32, 135 (voice memo) icon, 57 (wait) icon, 22 lamp, see Lamp, red ( ) Numerics 5 shot buffer, 82 A Digital Print Order Format, 65, 67, 137 Digital zoom, 19, 20 DPOF, see Digital Print Order For
I N Image adjustment, 73, 85 Image mode, 73, 75 image quality, 17, 75 image size, 17, 77 Image sharpening, 73, 86 Incandescent, 79 ISO, 22 Night landscape, 27, 36, 134 Noise reduction, 73, 95 NTSC, see Video mode Number of exposures remaining, 17, 18, 78 J JPEG, 26, 137 L Lamp, green (AF), 3, 7, 12, 21, 134 Lamp, red ( ), 3, 12, 21, 134 Language, 12, 14, 109, 120 language, choosing, 14 Lens, 2, 126, 127, 136 M Technical Notes Macro mode, 46 Memory card, ii, 10 - 11, 123, 137 approved, 123 capacity o
V VCR, 59, 121 Video cable (EG-CP14), 59 Video mode, 59, 109, 121 Video output, 137 Viewfinder, 2, 3, 20 Viewing picture, 53 Voice memo, 57 Volume, 52, 57, 118 W W button, see Zoom buttons WAV, 26 Welcome screen, 109, 110 White balance, 73, 79 cloudy, 79 daylight, 79 fluorescent, 79 incandescent, 79 preset, 80 shade, 79 speedlight, 79 Wide angle, see Zoom Z Zoom digital, 136 optical, 19 - 20 playback, 55, 135 Zoom buttons (T) button, 3, 19, 53, 55 (W) button, 3, 19, 53, 55 Technical Notes 141
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