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Quick Start Guide

Installing Capture NX

Windows

Insert the Capture NX setup CD into a CD or DVD drive. If the installer does not start automati-

cally, go to My Computer and double-click the icon for the Capture NX setup CD. Note that Mi-

crosoft .NET Framework version 1.1 will automatically be installed if not already present on the

computer. The computer must be restarted when installation is complete.

Macintosh

Insert the Capture NX setup CD into a CD or DVD drive. Double-click the CD icon for the Capture

NX setup CD (

) and then double-click the Capture NX icon ( ) to start the installer.

If a “Select Region” dialog is displayed, select a region and click OK. A language-selection dialog

will be displayed; select a language and click OK to display the Setup Wizard. Follow the on-screen

instructions to complete installation.

Launching Capture NX

Once installation is complete, Capture NX can be launched as described below.

Windows

Double-click the Capture NX icon on the desktop (if available) or click Start and select Capture

NX > Capture NX from the program list.

Macintosh

Click the Capture NX icon in the Dock (if available) or double-click the Capture NX icon in the

“Applications : Nikon Software : Capture NX” folder.

Entering Your Product Key

Enter your name and product key if prompted.

Step 1

Browse and Organize Images

Select images using advanced browser tools, or compare multiple images and choose one for en-

hancement.

Step 2

Apply RAW Adjustments

Capture NX offers an unparalleled selection of tools for working with NEF files. The Camera Settings

palette can be used with NEF images to adjust camera settings after a photograph has been taken.

Fine control is available for subtle adjustments.

Step 3

Correct Tones and Color Cast

The new Black, White, and Neutral Control Point tools can be used to set dynamic range and correct

colors naturally and intuitively.

Step 4

Apply Global Adjustments

Use the advanced tools in Capture NX to brighten shadows, add contrast, enhance saturation and

warmth, control color balance, and much more.

Step 5

Fine Tune Color and Light

Use the new Color Control Points to control color and lighting selectively, eliminating complicated

processing and tedious manual selection. Capture NX makes control visually clear!

Step 6

Apply Selective Adjustments

Selectively apply any of the over 25 enhancements available within Capture NX using a range of se-

lection tools that includes a Selection Brush, Lasso and Marquee Tools, and Selection Gradient.

Step 7

Resize and Crop the Image

Change the size and resolution of the image using the Size / Resolution feature, then crop the image

to the desired aspect ratio using the Crop tool.

Step 8

Sharpen and Print the Image

Use Unsharp Mask to enhance detail, then print the image using the updated Print dialog for control

over color management settings.

INSTALLATIONWORKFLOW

The product key may be found on the CD-ROM case. Do not lose this key. It is required when

installing or upgrading this software and can not be replaced if lost.

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing prod uct sup port and ed u ca tion, con-

tin u al ly-updated information is avail able on-line at the following sites:

For users in the U.S.A.:

http://www.nikonusa.com/

For users in Europe and Africa:

http://www.europe-nikon.com/support

For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East:

http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product in for ma tion, tips, an swers to fre quent ly-

asked ques tions (FAQs), and gen er al advice on digital imaging and pho tog ra phy. Ad di tion al infor-

mation may be available from the Nikon rep re sen ta tive in your area. See the URL below for contact

in for ma tion:

http://nikonimaging.com/

Summary of content (2 pages)

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En WORKFLOW INSTALLATION Step 1 Browse and Organize Images Life-Long Learning Installing Capture NX Select images using advanced browser tools, or compare multiple images and choose one for en- As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, con- Windows hancement. tinually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites: Insert the Capture NX setup CD into a CD or DVD drive.
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Color Control Points 1 - 2 - 3 INTERFACE A View Toolbar Use the Direct Select Tool to position and change Con- Step 1. A Color Control Point is placed on trol Points, the Hand tool to pan and scroll the image, the sky for greater darkness and satura- A tion. Although this Control Point mainly affects the sky, some of the clouds are affected as well. Browser Select, rename, sort, organize, compare, tag, and enhance images. Multiple images can be modified quickly and easily with batch processing.