En The Guide to Digital Photography with the DIGITAL CAMERA En Printed in Japan S2G04000301(11) 6MAA2611-03
Shoot, View, and Enjoy A Flowchart Guide to Using Your Camera STEP 1—Ready the camera Getting ready First Steps 9 Camera setup First Steps Camera Setup 9 74 STEP 2—Take pictures Snapshots (auto mode) Tutorial: Taking Pictures 16 Creative photography (scene and movie modes) Getting Creative 25 Custom shots Beyond Point-and-Shoot 39 …while shooting… Tutorial: Reviewing Pictures 22 …after shooting… Basic Playback 45 STEP 3—Play them back… …and delete unwanted pictures… …while shooting Tu
Product Documentation The documentation for this product includes the manuals listed below. Please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly to get the most from your camera. Quick-Start Guide The Quick-Start Guide takes you through the process of unpacking and setting up your Nikon digital camera, taking your first pictures, installing software, and transferring pictures to your computer.
For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.
• Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains. • Immediately after use, or when the product is used on battery power for an extended period, the batteries may become hot. Before removing the battery, turn the camera off and allow the batteries to cool. • Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the batteries, such as discoloration or deformation.
Notices • No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.
Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Table of Contents Product Documentation .............................................................................. For Your Safety ........................................................................................... Notices ....................................................................................................... Introduction: Before You Begin ...................................................................... Overview: About This Manual ...........................................
Basic Playback: Playback Mode ...................................................................... Full-Frame Playback ........................................................................................ Thumbnail Playback ........................................................................................ Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom .............................................................. Creating a Small Copy of a Picture: Small Picture ............................................
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Introduction Overview 2–3 Before You Begin Familiarization 4–8 First Steps This chapter is divided into the following sections: Overview Read this section for a description of how this manual is organized and for an explanation of the symbols and conventions used. 9–14 Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2000 Bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the manual for information on the names and functions of camera parts.
Overview About This Manual Introduction—Overview Thank you for your purchase of a COOLPIX 2000 digital camera. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking digital photographs with your COOLPIX 2000. As you read through it, you will find explanations not only of how the camera works but also of why certain features have been included, and how they may be used to take photographs in many different situations.
To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used: This icon marks tips, additional information you may find helpful when using your camera. This icon marks notes, information that you should read before using your camera. This icon indicates that more information is available elsewhere in this manual.
Familiarization The Parts of the Camera and Their Functions Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2000 Where to Find It—Parts of the COOLPIX 2000 The parts of the camera are identified below. For more information on the function of each part, refer to the page numbers listed. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Photocell 2 Self-timer lamp ...................... 41 9 Shutter-release button .................................
8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 A 18 B 19 20 15 Flash-ready lamp ................ 16, 20 16 Zoom ( / ) buttons ....... 19, 42 17 QUICK (quick review) button ................. 22, 66, 70, 72 22 21 18 MENU button ........... 54, 65, 74 19 Memory card slot cover ... 10–11 20 Tripod socket 21 Battery-chamber cover latch .... 9 22 Battery-chamber cover ...... 9–10 A Monitor ................................... 6 B Multi selector ..........................
How to Use It—Camera Controls and Displays Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2000 A The Monitor The monitor is where you compose pictures before shooting. In shooting mode, the monitor shows the view through the camera lens. It also gives information on how the camera is set up. 6 “Date not set” icon 5 ............. 14 2 19 7 Self-timer indicator ................ 41 1 18 17 16 15 14 13 10 1632 FINE 12 11 10 AUTO 9999 9 8 10 Focus mode ........................... 40 7 11 Image quality ..
10 2002 .08 .05 9 10 : 00 9999 . JPG 1 2 1 File number and type ............. 47 2 Battery level indicator* ........... 17 3 Print-order icon ..................... 71 9999/9999 1632 FINE 8 7 3 4 5 6 4 Protect icon ..................... 67, 70 5 Transfer icon .......................... 75 6 Current frame number/ total number of frames 7 Image quality ........................ 57 8 Image size ............................. 57 9 Time of recording .................. 13 10 Date of recording ..............
B The Multi Selector Introduction—Getting to Know the COOLPIX 2000 The multi selector is used to navigate through camera menus, to page through or select pictures during playback, scroll images during playback zoom, and to control the display of indicators in the monitor.
First Steps Getting Ready to Use Your Camera Before using your camera for the first time, you will need to complete the following steps. Introduction—First Steps Step 1—Attach the Camera Strap Attach the strap as shown. Step 2—Insert Batteries Your camera is powered four LR6 (AA) alkaline, NiCad, or NiMH batteries. 2.1 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries. 2.
2.4 Introduction—First Steps Close the battery-chamber cover Flip the battery-chamber cover up (1) and slide it down until you hear the latch click into place (2). To prevent the batteries being dislodged during operation, be sure that the cover is securely latched. 2 1 Step 3—Insert the Memory Card The COOLPIX 2000 stores pictures on CompactFlash™ memory cards. 3.1 Turn the camera off Turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. 3.
Insert the memory card Holding the camera with the monitor toward you, slide the card in face up until it is firmly seated in the contacts at the back of the slot. 3.4 Close the card-slot cover Fold the eject button over and close the memory card slot cover. Introduction—First Steps 3.3 Closing the Memory Card Slot Cover Fold the eject button over before closing the memory card slot cover.
Step 4—Choose a Language Introduction—First Steps Camera menus and messages can be displayed in your choice of German, English, French, Japanese, and Spanish. To choose a language, make sure that the camera is on and then follow the steps below. 4.1 4.2 MENU Shooting menu Shooting menu Setup menu Setup menu Set OFF Display camera menus 4.3 SETUP MENU Brightness CF card format Date Auto off Video mode Language BK Set OFF Set Highlight SETUP 4.4 Display SETUP menu 4.
Step 5—Set the Time and Date 5.1 SETUP MENU Brightness CF card format Date Auto off Video mode Language BK Set OFF 5.2 2002 DATE Y M 2002 01 D BK Set Display DATE menu 5.4 01 DATE Y M 08 OFF D 05 10 : 00 BK 01 OFF D 01 BK Set OFF Select Month. Repeat steps 5.3–5.4 to edit remaining items. 5.6 DATE Y M 2002 08 D 05 10 : 00 Set OFF Highlight Y M D 5.7 01 00 : 00 BK Set Edit Year 2002 DATE Y M 2002 00 : 00 5.5 01 D 00 : 00 Highlight Date 5.
Introduction—First Steps Any pictures taken before the time and date have been set will have a time stamp of “0000.00.00 00:00.” If the time and date have not been set, a flashing (“Date not set”) icon will be displayed in the top right corner of the monitor when the camera is in shooting mode. The Clock Battery The camera’s internal clock-calendar is powered by a separate, rechargeable power source, which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed.
Taking Pictures Tutorial Getting Started 16–21 Reviewing Pictures 22–24 Getting Creative This chapter is divided into the following three sections: Taking Pictures Read this section for a step-by-step guide to the basics of taking pictures with the COOLPIX 2000. STEP 1 Ready the Camera 16–17 STEP 2 Adjust Camera Settings 18 STEP 3 Frame the Picture 19 STEP 4 Focus and Shoot 20–21 STEP 5 Turn the Camera Off 25–27 21 Reviewing Pictures Learn how to view and delete pictures.
Taking Pictures The Basics Tutorial—Taking Pictures This section details the basic steps involved in taking pictures in (auto) mode. In this automatic, “point-and-shoot” mode, the majority of camera settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions, producing the best possible results in most situations. Step 1—Ready the Camera 1.1 Turn the mode dial to 1.2 Turn the camera on The lens cover will open, the lens will extend, and the flash-ready lamp will light.
1.3 A 1632 FINE 8 AUTO B Battery Level (A) The battery level is displayed as follows: Display — Warning ! ! Battery exhausted Meaning Camera status Batteries fully charged Camera functions normally. Low battery Ready a set of new batteries. Batteries exhausted No pictures can be taken until batteries have been replaced. Number of Exposures Remaining (B) If the number of exposures remaining is zero, a message will be displayed in the monitor.
Step 2—Adjust Camera Settings (Optional) Tutorial—Taking Pictures The following table shows the default settings for mode. For more information, refer to the page numbers in the rightmost column. Setting Default Description Focus mode Autofocus Camera focuses automatically at distances over 30 cm (1´). 40 Flash mode Auto Flash fires automatically when lighting is poor. 43 Pictures compressed for balance between NORMAL quality and file size that is ideal for snapshots.
Step 3—Frame the Picture Ready the camera Hold the camera steadily in both hands. 3.2 Frame your subject Use the zoom buttons to frame your subject against the background. Tutorial—Taking Pictures 3.1 Indicator in monitor shows amount of zoom while either button is pressed Zoom out Zoom in 1632 FINE AUTO 8 When the camera is zoomed in to maximum magnification, holding the button down for about two seconds extends the zoom range digi42).
Step 4—Focus and Shoot Tutorial—Taking Pictures 4.1 Focus Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and exposure. With the shutter-release button pressed halfway, check the focus indicator and flash-ready lamp. Focus indicator Green Flashes red On Flashready lamp Flickers Off Flash-ready lamp Focus indicator lights when shutter-release button is pressed halfway Subject in focus. Camera unable to focus. Change your composition and try again. Flash will fire when picture is taken.
4.2 Tutorial—Taking Pictures Take the picture Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to take a picture. Step 5—Turn the Camera Off When you have finished using the camera, turn the camera off to save battery power. The lens will retract and the lens cover will close. Avoiding Blurred Pictures One of the most common sources of disappointing pictures is blurring caused by the camera moving suddenly as the shutter-release button is pressed.
Reviewing Pictures Quick Review Tutorial—Reviewing Pictures Pictures can be played back using the QUICK button (quick review) or by setting the mode dial to (playback mode). This section covers the operations that can be performed in quick review. For more information on playback mode, see “Basic Playback” ( 46). Quick Review Quick review allows you to view earlier pictures while shooting. If you are not satisfied with the results, you can take another picture immediately.
To Press A confirmation dialog will be displayed. Press multi selector up or down to highlight option, press to right to select. • Select No to exit DELETE without deleting ) Erase 1 image picture Yes or No ? • Select Yes to deNo lete picture ( Yes Set Zoom photo in ( Select current picture for transfer to a computer ( OFF Press the ( ) button for an enlarged view of the current photo ( 49). While the pho) to is zoomed in, use the multi selector to view areas not visible in the monitor.
Thumbnail Review Tutorial—Reviewing Pictures Pressing the ( ) button in quick review displays a menu of four thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed: To Press Highlight pictures Change number of pictures displayed 1 2 3 4 Description Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right to highlight thumbnails. With four thumbnails displayed, press the button once to view nine thumbnail images.
Getting Creative Choosing a Mode Mode selection is made using the mode dial. In (auto) mode ( 15), the followaddition to ing options are available: Party/Indoor Use for shots that include details of the background behind the main subject, or to capture the effects of candlelight and other indoor background lighting. • Flash is set to (auto with red-eye reduction; 43).
Portrait Tutorial—Getting Creative Use for portraits. Main subject stands out clearly while background details are softened, lending the composition a sense of depth. • Degree of softening depends on amount of light available. Night Portrait Use for shots that provide a natural balance between the main subject and the background when shooting portraits against a backdrop of night scenery. • Flash is set to (auto with red-eye reduction; 43).
Focus Mode/Self-Timer Noise Reduction A special feature called “noise reduction” is enabled in Night Portrait mode to help make pictures as clear as possible. When noise reduction is in effect, slightly more time is required to process pictures before they are saved to the memory card. 27 Tutorial—Getting Creative Macro close-up and infinity ( 40) are available only in (auto) and (Beach/Snow) modes.
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Connections Connecting to External Devices Connecting to a Computer 30–37 Connecting to a Television or VCR 38 This chapter provides information on connecting your camera to a computer and to a television or videocassette recorder (VCR) Connecting to a Computer Read this section to learn how to copy pictures from the camera memory card to your computer using Nikon View 5. Connecting to a Television or VCR This section details how a television can be used to mirror the display in the camera monitor.
Connecting to a Computer Nikon View 5 Connections—Connecting to a Computer Your COOLPIX digital camera saves each picture as an image file that can be copied to your computer using the Nikon View 5 software provided. Once transferred to your computer, your pictures can be viewed, printed, sent to your acquaintances via e-mail, or saved to a CD or other removable media for delivery to a photofinisher.
Adobe Acrobat Reader 2 Install The material on the Nikon View 5 reference CD is in Portable Document To install Adobe Acrobat Reader, open the folder for the language of your choice and double-click the installer icon. The installer start-up screen will be displayed; follow the on- Installer icon Installer icon (Windows) (Macintosh) screen instructions to complete installation.
Making the Connection: Connecting to Your Computer Connections—Connecting to a Computer Once you have installed Nikon View 5, you are ready to transfer photographs and movies to your computer. Pictures can be transferred via a direct USB connection between the camera and computer, or by removing the memory card from the camera and inserting it in a card reader or PC card slot.
the pictures to be transferred 2 Select In quick review ( 22) or playback mode ( 2 3 5 6 8 9 ) button. the computer on 4 Turn Turn the computer on and wait for the operating system to start up. the camera and computer 5 Connect Connect the UC-E5 USB cable as shown below. Use the flat connector for connection to the computer, and connect the other end of the cable to the camera’s USB connector. Do not connect the camera via a USB hub or keyboard.
Turn the camera on 6 When the camera is turned on with the UC-E5 Connections—Connecting to a Computer cable connected, the monitor will remain off, and all controls except the ( ) button and power switch will be inactive. the ( ) button 7 Press When the camera is connected and turned on, Nikon View 5 will start automatically (see the reference CD for details). Once Nikon View 5 has started, press the ( ) button to begin copying the pictures selected in Step 2 to the computer.
Windows 2000 Professional Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon ( ) in the taskbar and select Stop USB Mass Storage Device from the menu that appears. Windows Millennium Edition (Me) Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon ( ) in the taskbar and select Stop USB Disk from the menu that appears. Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) In My Computer, click with the right mouse button on the removable disk corresponding to the camera and select Eject from the menu that appears.
Reading Pictures from Memory Cards Connections—Connecting to a Computer If you have a CompactFlash™ card reader or your computer is equipped with a PC card slot, you can transfer pictures directly from the memory card. Before inserting the memory card in a card reader or card slot, turn the camera off and remove the card from the camera. If you are using a PC card slot, insert the memory card into a PC card adapter (see note below), and then insert the adapter into the PC card slot.
Removing the Memory Card Before removing the memory card from a PC card slot or card reader, you will need to remove the card from the system: Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP Professional Click the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon ( ) in the taskbar and remove the memory card from the system. Windows 2000 Professional/Windows Millennium Edition (Me) Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon ( ) in the taskbar and remove the memory card from the system.
Connecting to a Television or VCR Television Playback Using the video cable provided with your camera, you can connect the COOLPIX 2000 to a television or VCR. Connections—Connecting to a Television or VCR the camera off 1 Turn Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the video cable. the video cable to the camera 2 Connect Insert the pin jack into the camera’s video out connector.
Beyond Pointand-Shoot Adjusting Camera Settings In “Tutorial: Taking Pictures,” you learned the basic order of operations for taking pictures in (auto) mode. This chapter offers advice on focus and flash mode selection, zoom, and the self-timer.
Focus-Mode Selection The Button Beyond Point-and-Shoot The camera automatically adjusts focus for objects 30 cm (1´) or more from the lens. Two other options for objects that are very close to or far from the camera are available in (auto) and (Beach/Snow) modes. To select the focus mode, press the button until the desired mode is displayed in the status bar in the bottom of the monitor.
Delaying Shutter Release Self-Timer Mode the camera 1 Position Mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, stable surface. Turn the self-timer on 2 Press the button once for a tensecond delay, twice for a three-second delay. 10 1632 FINE AUTO 8 the picture 3 Compose Adjust camera settings and frame the picture. the timer 4 Start Press the shutter-release button all the way down to lock focus on the subject in the center of the frame and activate the timer.
Framing Pictures Optical and Digital Zoom Beyond Point-and-Shoot 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 up to 2.5 ×. Optical Zoom Photos can be framed in the monitor using the zoom buttons.
Flash Photography The Button 1632 FINE Mode Auto How it works AUTO 8 When to use it Flash fires when lightBest choice in most circumstances. ing is poor. Use when subject is outside range of flash, to capture natural lighting Flash will not fire even Flash Cancel under dim light, or where use of a when lighting is poor. flash is prohibited. Use of a tripod is (off) recommended to prevent blurring. Auto with red-eye reduction Pre-flash fires before main flash.
The (Camera Shake) Icon Beyond Point-and-Shoot When lighting is poor and the flash is off ( ) or set to slow sync ( ), shutter speeds will slow and pictures may be blurred. 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 recommended.
Basic Playback Playback Mode This section details the operations that can be performed when the mode dial is set to (playback mode).
Full-Frame Playback Basic Playback When the mode dial is turned to , the camera enters playback mode with the most recent picture displayed in the monitor. 1632 FINE 0001/0008 The following operations can be performed in playback mode: To Press Description Press the multi selector down to view pictures in the order recorded, up to go back. Keep multi selector pressed to scroll rapidly to the desired frame number.
To ( ) Description Pictures selected for transfer are marked with a icon. Turn this marking on or off to select the pictures that will be transferred to a computer at a later date ( 73). Create small If the current picture is a photograph, pressing the SMALL copy of button will create a small copy (320 × 240) for PIC. ( ) current electronic distribution ( 50).
Thumbnail Playback Basic Playback Pressing the ( ) button in full-frame playback displays a menu of four thumbnail images. The following operations can be performed while thumbnails are displayed: To Press Highlight pictures Change number of pictures displayed 1 2 3 4 Description Press the multi selector up, down, left, or right to highlight thumbnails. With four thumbnails displayed, press the ( ) button once to view nine thumbnail images.
Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom X 2 .0 ZOOM To SCROL L Press Description Zoom photo in ( ) Zoom increases each time button is pressed, to a maximum of 16 ×. While image is zoomed in, icon and zoom ratio are displayed in upper left corner of monitor. Zoom photo out ( ) While image is zoomed in, press ton to zoom out. View other areas of image Cancel zoom ( ) but- Press the multi selector to scroll to areas of the image not visible in the monitor. QUICK Press QUICK to cancel zoom.
Creating a Small Copy of a Picture: Small Picture Basic Playback Pressing the SMALL PIC. ( ) button in full-frame 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 for distribution by e-mail or for use in web pages.
When displayed in full-frame playback and full-screen review, copies will occupy roughly one-quarter of the monitor. In thumbnail playback and review, copies are indicated by a border. Copies can not be viewed using playback zoom ( 49). Restrictions on Small Picture The small picture function described in this section can not be used in quick review or thumbnail playback. Copies can not be created from movies.
Movie Playback Basic Playback Movies are indicated by a icon. In full-frame playback, movies can be viewed using the multi selector. Movies can not be played back when thumbnails are displayed. 2002 .08 .06 15 : 00 START To Press 0010 . MOV 0010/0015 Description Start playback icon displayed while movie loads. Playback begins when loading complete. Still image of first frame is displayed when movie ends.
Menu Guide Using Camera Menus The Shooting Menu 54–64 The Playback Menu 65–73 The Setup Menu Changes to some shooting, playback, and setup options are made with the help of menus that appear in the monitor. 74–78 The Shooting Menu This section describes the options in the shooting menu, which is available when the mode dial is set to (auto) or scene modes. The Playback Menu Read this section for a description of the options in the playback menu, which is available when the mode dial is set to .
The Shooting Menu Fine-Tuning Shooting Options In shooting mode, changes to some settings are made with the help of the shooting menu.
The options available in the shooting menu depend on the mode selected. No menu is available in movie mode. 1632 Image size BK Set Scene mode Option Image quality 56–57 Image size 56–57 OFF SHOOTING MENU FINE Image quality 1632 Image size White balance Metering Continuous Best shot selector BK Set OFF SHOOTING MENU White balance Metering Continuous Best shot selector Exp.
Making Effective Use of Memory: Image Quality and Size Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu Together, image quality and size determine how much space each picture occupies on the memory card, which in turn determines the total number of pictures that can be stored. The table below shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored on eight- and sixteen-megabyte memory cards at different combinations of image quality and size.
Image Size IMAGE SIZE 1632 1024 640 1632 X 1224 1024 X 768 640 X 480 BK Option Set OFF Size (pixels) Approximate size when printed at 300 dpi 1632 1,632 × 1,224 13 × 10 cm (5.1˝ × 3.9˝) 1024 1,024 × 768 9 × 7 cm (3.5˝ × 2.8˝) 640 640 × 480 5 × 4 cm (2.0˝ × 1.6˝) The current image quality and size settings are displayed in the monitor.
Keeping Colors True: White Balance Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu White balance is used to preserve natural colors under different types of lighting. The following options are available: Option A Auto WHITE BALANCE Auto White bal preset Fine Incandescent Fluorescent Cloudy BK Set OFF Description White balance automatically adjusted to suit lighting conditions. Best choice in most circumstances. White bal preset White object used as reference to set white balance under unusual lighting conditions.
WHITE BAL PRESET Cancel Measure BK Set OFF Option Description Cancel Recalls the most recent setting for preset white balance from memory and sets white balance to this value. Measure To measure a new value for white balance, place a neutral gray object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph. Frame this object so that it fills the square in the center of the menu shown above.
Measuring Light: Metering Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu The options in the metering menu determine how the camera sets exposure. METERING Matrix Spot Center-weighted BK Option How it works Set OFF When to use it Matrix C o m p a re s m e a s u re ments from sixty areas of frame with library of typ- Best choice in most cirical compositions to pro- cumstances. duce optimal exposure for entire picture. Spot Camera meters area at center of frame equivalent to about 1/60 of total.
Taking Pictures in a Sequence: Continuous Option CONTINUOUS Single Continuous Multi-Shot 16 BK Set OFF Description Single Camera takes one picture each time the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. Continuous Camera continues to take pictures as long as shutterrelease button is held down.
Getting Sharper Pictures: BSS (Best Shot Selector) Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu The “Best Shot Selector” (BSS) is recommended for situations in which inadvertent camera movement can produce blurred pictures, for example when: • the camera is zoomed in • the flash can not be used although lighting is poor BEST SHOT SELECTOR On Off BK Set OFF BSS may not produce the desired results with a moving subject or if you change the composition while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.
Adjusting Exposure: Exp. +/– + 0.3 EXP. +/– +/ 0 - 0.3 BK Set OFF At values other than ±0, exposure compensation is shown in the monitor. 1632 FINE AUTO 8 Choosing an Exposure Compensation Value As a rule of thumb, select positive values when large areas of the frame are very bright (for example, when photographing an expanse of sunlit water, sand, or snow) or when the background is much brighter than the main subject.
Making Edges More Distinct: Image Sharpening Menu Guide—The Shooting Menu The camera automatically processes pictures to emphasize the borders between light and dark areas of each picture, making the image seem sharper. As this processing takes place after shooting, the effects of sharpening cannot be previewed in the monitor, but they will be visible in the final picture. The image-sharpening menu gives you control over the amount of sharpening performed.
The Playback Menu Managing Pictures The playback menu is available when the mode dial is set to playback menu: 2 MENU Playback menu Playback menu Setup menu Setup menu Set Press MENU button 3 MENU OFF PLAYBACK MENU Delete Slide show Protect Print set Auto transfer Set OFF Highlight PLAYBACK MENU To make a selection from the playback menu, use the multi selector as described in steps 4–7 on page 54.
Deleting Pictures: Delete The Delete menu contains the following options: Menu Guide—The Playback Menu Option Description Delete selected photoSelected images graphs and movies. DELETE Selected images Erase all images BK Erase all images Delete all pictures. Set OFF Deleting Selected Photographs and Movies Choosing Selected images from the Delete menu displays the pictures on the memory card as thumbnail images.
Deleting All Photographs and Movies Option Description No Return to playback menu without deleting pictures. Yes Delete all unprotected pictures on memory card. ERASE ALL IMAGES Erasing all images ( Excluded) No Yes BK Set OFF Selecting Pictures for Deletion No more than fifty pictures can be selected at one time using the Delete > Selected images option. At the fifty-first picture, the message “IMAGE CANNOT BE SAVED” will be briefly displayed and you will be returned to the thumbnail menu.
Automated Playback: Slide Show Menu Guide—The Playback Menu Use this option to play pictures back one after the other in an automated “slide show.” The slide show menu contains the following options: SLIDE SHOW Selected images All images BK Set OFF Option Description Selected images Slide show includes only the pictures in the current print order ( 71). All images Slide show includes all pictures on the memory card. Selecting either of the above options displays the menu shown at right.
Changing the Display Interval FRAME INTVL 2 3 5 10 BK S S S S Set OFF “Selected Images” The maximum number of images that can be selected for display in a slide show is 999. Frame Interval Owing to differences in file size and the speed at which pictures can be read from the memory card, the actual frame interval may differ from the value selected in the FRAME INTVL menu. 69 Menu Guide—The Playback Menu Selecting Frame Intvl from the SLIDE SHOW or PAUSE menus displays the menu shown at right.
Safeguarding Valuable Pictures: Protect Menu Guide—The Playback Menu Selecting Protect from the playback menu displays the menu shown at right, where you can select pictures to protect from accidental deletion. Protected files can not be deleted in review, singleimage playback, or from the Delete sub-menu. Note, however, that protected pictures will be deleted when the memory card is formatted.
Ordering Prints: Print Set Option Print Description Create or modify print order. Delete print set Cancel the current print order. Selecting Pictures for Printing To create a print order, or to modify the existing print order, highlight Print in the print set menu and press the multi selector to the right. The menu shown at right will be displayed.
3 PRINT Menu Guide—The Playback Menu Set 4 QUICK Done PRINT SET Done Info Date Set Done 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 altering print order, press MENU button. Press QUICK to complete operation and display menu of print options. To highlight option, press multi selector up or down.
Marking All Pictures for Transfer: Auto Transfer AUTO TRANSFER All on All off BK Set OFF Option Description All on Mark all pictures on the memory card for transfer to a computer. All off Remove transfer marking from all pictures on the memory card. Transferring More than 999 Pictures While the Auto transfer option can be used to select all pictures on the memory card for transfer to a computer, note that no more than 999 pictures can be marked for transfer ( 32).
The Setup Menu Camera Setup The setup menu, which is available in all modes except movie mode, contains options for basic camera setup. To display the setup menu: Menu Guide—The Setup Menu 1 MENU Shooting menu Shooting menu Setup menu Setup menu Set Press MENU button 3 2 MENU OFF SETUP MENU Brightness CF card format Date Auto off Video mode Language BK Set OFF Set Highlight SETUP OFF To make a selection from the setup menu, use the multi selector as described in steps 4–7 on page 54.
Adjusting Monitor Brightness: Brightness BRIGHTNESS ＋ − BK Set OFF Formatting Memory Cards: CF Card Format The memory card provided with your camera is CF CARD FORMAT formatted at shipment. If you purchase additional WARNING ! memory cards for added storage, you will howAll images will ever need to format the cards before first use to be deleted ! ensure that they work properly in your camera. No Format Formatting memory cards is also an effective way BK Set OFF of deleting all pictures on the card.
Conserving Battery Power: Auto Off Menu Guide—The Setup Menu When operated on battery power, the camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the amount of time chosen in the Auto off menu. When the camera turns off automatically, the lens will return to the camera body and the lens cover will close. To reactivate the camera, turn the power switch off and then on again.
Choosing a USB Protocol: USB USB PTP Mass Storage BK Set OFF Protocol Description PTP Choose this option when connecting the camera to a computer running Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional, or Mac OS X (version 10.1.2 or later). Mass Storage Choose this option when connecting the camera to a computer running Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), or Mac OS 9.0, 9.1, or 9.2.
Menu Guide—The Setup Menu Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Mac OS 9 Do not select PTP when connecting the COOLPIX 2000 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 first time, as Mass Storage is selected at shipment). If you have already changed the USB setting to PTP, be sure to select Mass Storage before connecting the camera to your computer.
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 2000, information on where to get help on line, troubleshooting advice, and camera specifications.
Optional Accessories Technical Notes At the time of writing, the following optional accessories were available for the COOLPIX 2000. Contact your retailer or local Nikon representative for details.
Caring for the Camera and Battery Keep dry The device will be damaged if immersed in water or subjected to high levels of moisture. Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. Do not apply force to moving parts Do not apply force to the lens, lens cover, battery-chamber cover, memory card slot cover, or the connector covers. These parts are especially susceptible to damage.
Storage Technical Notes When storing the for an extended period, choose a location with a humidity of under 60% and a temperature of between –10 °C (14 °F) and +50 °C (122 °F). Cleaning For optimum results when cleaning the lens or monitor, use a blower to remove dust and debris. To remove fingerprints, wipe the lens gently in a circular motion using a lint-free or specialist lens cleaning cloth. To clean the body, use a cloth lightly dampened with fresh water and then dry thoroughly.
Web Resources For Product Information and Tips • For users in the USA: http://www.nikonusa.com/ • For users in Europe: http://www.nikon-euro.com/ • For users in Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa: http://www.nikon-asia.com/ For Contact Information Contact information for the Nikon representative in your area may be found at: http://www.nikon-image.
Problem Technical Notes Monitor is hard to read Possible cause • Ambient lighting too bright: go to darker location 80 or use HL-CP11 monitor hood (sold separately). • Monitor is dirty. 82 • Monitor brightness requires adjustment. 75 • Camera is in playback mode. • Battery is exhausted. • Message “Memory Card full” appears in monitor: not enough memory remaining to record further pictures at current settings. No photo is taken • AF● indicator flashes red: camera unable to focus.
Possible cause 43 Flash does not fire • Flash is off. Note that flash turns off automatically when: – Camera is in movie mode – Continuous or Multi-shot 16 is selected in the CONTINUOUS menu – BSS is on • Battery level is low. • White balance does not match light source. 58 Colors are unnatural No menu is displayed when MENU button is • Camera is in movie mode. pressed Picture can not be played back 62 17 26 • Picture has been overwritten or renamed by a com- — puter or other make of camera.
Error Messages Technical Notes The following table lists the error messages and other warnings that appear in the monitor and how to deal with them. Display (Flashes) Problem Clock calendar not set. Battery exhausted. Turn camera off and replace 17 battery. Camera cannot focus. Use focus lock to focus on another subject at same distance, 20 then recompose photograph. Warning ! ! Battery exhausted AF● (● flashes red) Solution Set clock calendar to current 13– date and time.
Display This Card is incompatible Solution • Use approved card. 80 • Check that connectors are — Error accessing memory clean. If card is damaged, card. contact retailer or Nikon representative. Shooting mode: • Reduce image quality or size. 56 Insufficient memory to • Delete photographs. 66 record pictures at current • Insert new memory card. 10 settings.
Technical Notes Display Problem No images are marked for transfer No pictures marked for transfer when ( ) button pressed to copy pictures to computer. Solution Transfer error Error occurred while pic- Check that the camera is proptures were being trans- erly connected and that the 33 ferred to a computer. battery is fully charged. Disconnect camera and mark at least one picture for transfer 73 before connecting camera again.
Specifications E2000 digital camera Effective pixels 2.0 million CCD 1 Image size (pixels) Lens Technical Notes Type /2.7˝ high-density CCD; total pixels: 2.11 million • 1632 × 1224 (1632) • 1024 × 768 (1024) • 640 × 480 (640) 3 × Zoom Nikkor Focal length F = 5.8 – 17.4 mm (35-mm [135] camera format equivalent: 38 – 114 mm) f/-number f/2.8 – f/4.9 Construction Seven elements in six groups Digital zoom 2.
Shutter Technical Notes Speed Aperture Range Mechanical and charge-coupled electronic shutter 1 – 1/1000 s Electronically-controlled preset aperture Two steps Sensitivity Auto (ISO 50 equivalent with auto gain to ISO 100 equivalent) Self-timer Ten- and three-second duration Built-in Speedlight Range 0.4 – 2.7 m (1´4˝ – 8´10˝) (W) 0.4 – 1.
System requirements (Nikon View 5): Windows Pre-installed versions of Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me, Windows 98 SE Models Only 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.
Index Symbols Index 1632, 1024, 640, 56–57 . See shooting mode, auto , , , , , , 25– 27 , 46–47 button, 24, 48 button, 23, 47, 49 button, 4, 41 , See self timer button, 4, 40 button, 23, 46 button, 24, 47 , 6–7, 17 , 6, 14 , 6, 25, 44 , , , , 6, 43 , , , 6, 60 , , , 6, 61 , 6, 63 , , , , , 6, 64 , , , 7, 70–71, 73 A, , , , , , , 58–59 A Accessories. See optional accessories AF●. See focus indicator Autofocus, 20 Auto off, 76 Auto transfer, 73 B Backlight.
N O On/off. See Power switch Optional accessories, 80 P Party/Indoor. See shooting mode, Party/Indoor Photo information, 7, 23, 47 Picture Transfer Protocol. See USB Playback, 45. See also quick review full frame, 46 movie, 52 thumbnail, 24, 48 zoom, 23 PLAYBACK menu, 65–73 Portrait. See shooting mode, Portrait Power switch, 5–6, 16, 21, 33 Print set, 71 Protect, 70 PTP. See USB Q Quality. See image quality QUICK button, 5, 22 Quick review, 22–24 QuickTime. See movies QVGA.
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