Nikon COOLPIX 700 - Manuals

- 5 - About memory cards Memory cards can be removed from the camera without loss of data whenthe camera is off. Once removed from the camera, cards can be read bya computer equipped with a CompactFlash card reader and photographsprinted on suitably-equipped printers. Cards can also be inserted in a...

- 6 - The clock battery The clock-calendar is powered by a separate, rechargeable capacitor,which is charged as necessary when the batteries are installed. If the camerahas been stored with the main batteries removed for a long period of time,the clock may need to be reset. Once the batteries have b...

- 7 - Sleep mode The LCD monitor turns off automatically if no operations are performedfor a certain period of time (the length of time before the camera enterssleep mode can be set using the AUTO OFF item in the setup menu; see“The Camera Menus: The A-REC Menu,” below). To turn the monitor onagain,...

- 8 - First Steps: Taking Your First Photograph AUTO NORMAL Image quality (normal) Flash (auto) Step 3—Adjust camera settings In automatic mode, the user can adjust flash, focus, exposurecompensation, and image quality. The default settings, whichproduce the best results in most circumstances, are a...

- 9 - Note If the LCD monitor is off, you will not be able to take photographs whenthe AF/Flash indicator blinks green. When the monitor is on, however,photographs can be taken even if the camera is not properly focused.Check focus in the LCD monitor before pressing the shutter-releasebutton all the...

- 10 - ▲ ▲ First Steps: Taking Your First Photograph AUTO D E L E T E 1 I M A G E D E L E T E Y E S N O S E T ➔ S H U T T E R B K Notes Do not remove the batteries while photos are being recorded to, ordeleted from, memory. The pause and delete functions described above are only available whenphotos...

- 11 - Using the Buttons (A-REC, M-REC) This chapter details some of the camera settings that can beaccessed without using the camera menus: flash, focus, and imagequality. Exposure compensation is covered in the Fast Track Guide . Flash Settings The following flash settings are available: Important...

- 12 - When the mode dial is set to A-REC or M-REC, the current flashsetting can be changed using the button next to the control panel. The setting changes each time the button is pressed, cyclingthrough the different flash modes in the following order: SLOW AUTO Flash status is indicated by the AF/...

- 13 - Focus Settings With the mode dial set to A-REC, a choice of three autofocusmodes is available. In addition, M-REC mode offers a selection ofmanual focus settings. Autofocus settings The following autofocus settings are available in M-REC and A-RECmodes: When the mode dial is set to A-REC or M...

- 14 - Manual focus In M-REC mode, focus distance can be se-lected manually from a list of preset distancesranging from 0.1m (4in.) to infinity. To setfocus distance manually: 1 Measure the distance to your subject. 2 Turn the mode dial to M-REC. Focus Distance Focus distance is measured from the co...

- 16 - Image Quality The image quality setting determines how many photographs canbe stored on a single memory card. The following settings areavailable: At settings of BASIC, NORMAL, and FINE, the camera uses JPEGcompression to reduce the amount of memory required to storephotographs. JPEG compress...

- 20 - The Camera Menus This chapter supplements “Other Camera Functions” in the Pocket Guide , exploring the options available in the menus for each operating mode. The bulk of the shooting options available in theM-REC menu are described in the Pocket Guide , “Taking Photo- graphs.” The A-REC Menu...

- 21 - CONCEPT PRACTICE Using Folders (A-REC, M-REC) By default, photographs taken with the COOLPIX 700 are storedin the memory card in a folder labeled NIKON. To make it easierto locate photographs during playback, you can create additionalfolders and organize your photographs by theme. The FOLDERS...

- 22 - The Folder Options Menu To create a new folder, or to rename ordelete existing folders, choose OPTIONSfrom the FOLDERS menu. The menushown at right will be displayed. Creating new folders To create a new folder: 1 Using the zoom buttons ( ▲▼ ), highlight NEW and press the shutter-release but-...

- 23 - L C D B R I G H T B K Deleting folders To delete an existing folder: 1 Using the zoom buttons ( ▲▼ ), highlight DELETE in the OPTIONS menu andpress the shutter-release button. Thewindow shown at right will be displayed. 2 Use the zoom buttons ( ▲▼ ) to highlight the folder you want to delete ...

- 24 - CONCEPT PRACTICE CONCEPT PRACTICE The Camera Menus: The A-REC Menu Tip When the camera enters sleep mode, all camera functions are deactivatedand the camera itself is effectively off, consuming almost no power. Thecamera can be reactivated using the MONITOR button or by pressing theshutter bu...

- 25 - The M-REC Menu To display the M-REC menu, turn the modedial to M-REC and press the MENU button.The M-REC menu has two pages of options;you can move from the first to the secondpage using the MENU button. Press theMENU button when the second page isdisplayed to return to shooting mode. Using t...

- 26 - LENS (Lens Converter) Offers a choice of settings for achieving optimum results withthe following lens converters (available separately): the FC-E8 fish-eye lens converter, the WC-E24 wide-angle lensconverter, and the TC-E2 telephoto lens converter. Detailsof these settings are provided below...

- 31 - CONCEPT PRACTICE User Settings In M-REC mode, the camera can “memorize” up to threecombinations of settings, including metering, white balance, multi-shot, image adjustment, best-shot selection, lens converter, andautoexposure/white-balance lock. These settings can be restoredby selecting the...

- 32 - CONCEPT PRACTICE Restoring Default Settings The RESET ALL item in the M-REC menu allows you to reset usersettings to the default values shown below: Setting Default value White balance automatic Metering matrix Continuous single frame Image adjustment standard Sensitivity default (no adjustme...

- 34 - CONCEPT PRACTICE The Controls Menu In M-REC mode, the controls menu offers control over thefollowing settings:• SAVE (Flash Mode Save): When this item is checked, the camera saves the flash setting in effect at the time the modedial is set to OFF. This flash setting is restored when the moded...

- 36 - The Playback Menu In addition to some of the camera settingsdiscussed above, the playback menu offersoptions for deleting multiple images, creatingslide shows, protecting photographs from dele-tion, and hiding photographs during playback.It also includes options for setting up photosfor print...

- 37 - CONCEPT PRACTICE Deleting Multiple Photographs The DELETE option in the playback menu allows you to:• delete selected photographs• delete all the photographs in the current folder• select a folder for deletion• delete printer information files created with the PRINT SET option (see “Preparing...

- 38 - Deleting All Photographs in Memory To delete all photographs except those that have been hidden orprotected: 1 Using the zoom buttons ( ▲▼ ), highlight DELETE in the playback menu, then pressthe shutter-release button. The menushown at right will be displayed. 2 Use the zoom buttons ( ▲▼ ) to...

- 39 - CONCEPT PRACTICE Slideshow The slide-show option allows unattended sequential playback ofall images in the current folder that have not been hidden usingHIDE IMAGE. Photographs are displayed one after the other,with a pause between each photograph. The steps for setting up and starting a slid...

- 40 - 4 To pause the slide show, press the shut-ter-release button. The slide show willpause and the window shown at right willbe displayed. You can restart the slideshow by selecting RESTART, choose anew frame interval with FRAME INTVL,or select BK to stop the slide show andreturn to playback mode...

- 43 - Connections This chapter provides information on connecting your camera toa computer and to a television or video-cassette recorder (VCR). Connecting to a Television or VCR Using the EG-900 video cable provided with your camera, you canconnect your camera to a television or VCR to view photos...

- 44 - Viewing Photos on a Computer Photographs stored on the memory card can be viewed on acomputer either using Nikon View to transfer data directly from the camera, or by removing the memory card from the camera andreading it using a CompactFlash (CF) card reader or PC cardadapter. The steps invo...

- 45 - Caring for Your Camera To ensure that you continue to get the most from your camera, youshould observe the following precautions when cleaning andstoring your camera. Cleaning The lens is covered by a clear plastic shield. You should avoidtouching this shield with your fingers. Use a blower t...

- 46 - Accessories This chapter identifies the items packaged with your camera andthe accessories available for separate purchase. What’s in the Box Purchasers of the COOLPIX 700 should find that the packagecontains the items listed below. Should you notice that any itemis missing or damaged, contac...

- 47 - Troubleshooting If you should notice any problems with your COOLPIX 700, checkthe list below before consulting your retailer or Nikon represen-tative. General Problems Nothing shows in the control panel Checklist: • Is the mode dial set to OFF? Turn the mode dial to A-REC, M-REC, or PLAY. • A...

- 48 - The exposure count shows zero • There is not enough memory to record photographs at current settings. There may still be enough memory to record photo-graphs at a lower image quality or size. You will not howeverbe able make a photograph at current settings until you havedeleted one or more i...

- 49 - Your television does not mirror the LCD monitor Checklist: • Is the camera correctly connected to the television set or VCR? Connect the camera as described in “Connections: Connect-ing to a Television or VCR.” • Is the television tuned to the video channel? Tune the television to the video c...

- 50 - Error Messages When there is a problem with the flash-memory card or with thecamera’s internal programming and circuitry, an error message willappear superimposed on the image in the LCD monitor. Below isa list of error messages that may be displayed by the COOLPIX 700and the steps that shoul...

- 51 - This error appears when all photo-graphs on the memory card have beenhidden using HIDE IMAGE and themode dial is set to PLAY. It will not bepossible to play back or delete imagesuntil HIDE IMAGE has been used toallow at least one image to be displayed(see “The Camera Menus: The Play-back Menu...

- 52 - Specifications Type: digital camera Recording modes: automatic (A-REC), custom (M-REC; offersmonochrome mode and allows manual ad-justments to focus, sensitivity, white balance,metering, brightness, and contrast) Image sensor: high-density 1 / 2 ˝ CCD Pixel count: effective pixel count 1.92 m...