Nikon CXP1 Digital camera with 802.11b/g transmitter User Manual 2 of 3

Nikon Corporation Digital camera with 802.11b/g transmitter 2 of 3

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49More on PhotographyImage Quality/Size and Number of Exposures RemainingThe following table shows the approximate number of pictures that can be stored in internalmemory and on a 256-megabyte memory card at different image modes.• If memory remains for more than 999 pictures, camera exposure count display will show 999.• 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 Memory Memory cardImage size Image qualityAbout 32 MB(for P1)About 16 MB(for P2)256 MBc3264 × 2448(default setting for P1)FINE XXX XXX XXXNORMAL XXX XXX XXXBASIC XXX XXX XXXd2592 × 1944(default setting for P2)FINE XXX XXX XXXNORMAL XXX XXX XXXBASIC XXX XXX XXXe2048 × 1536FINE XXX XXX XXXNORMAL XXX XXX XXXBASIC XXX XXX XXXf1600 × 1200FINE XXX XXX XXXNORMAL XXX XXX XXXBASIC XXX XXX XXXg1280 × 960FINE XXX XXX XXXNORMAL XXX XXX XXXBASIC XXX XXX XXXh1024 × 768FINE XXX XXX XXXNORMAL XXX XXX XXXBASIC XXX XXX XXXi640 × 480FINE XXX XXX XXXNORMAL XXX XXX XXXBASIC XXX XXX XXXj3264 × 2176(for P1)FINE XXX XXX XXXNORMAL XXX XXX XXXBASIC XXX XXX XXXj2592 × 1728(for P2)FINE XXX XXX XXXNORMAL XXX XXX XXXBASIC XXX XXX XXXen_q3175.book Page 49 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
50More on PhotographyW Taking Pictures Using Sensitivity: Setting SensitivitySensitivity is a measure of how sensitive the camera reacts to light. As the sensi-tivity is increased, the amount of light required for a certain exposure is decreased,allowing for faster shutter speeds. This is recommended when taking pictures inplaces under low light or of moving subjects. However, noise in the form of ran-domly-spaced, brightly colored pixels may appear.In P and A modes, sensitivity can be selected from the following options:To choose a value for sensitivity:Option DescriptionAuto(default setting)Approximately equivalent to ISO 50 (for COOLPIX P1) or ISO 64(for COOLPIX P2) under normal conditions; when lighting is poor,however, camera automatically compensates by raising sensitivityto maximum of ISO 200 equivalent.50 Approximately equivalent to ISO 50.100 Approximately equivalent to ISO 100.200 Approximately equivalent to ISO 200.400 Approximately equivalent to ISO 400. Intended for use with natu-ral lighting; not recommended when using flash.SENSITIVITY menu is displayed. Highlight option and press d.At settings other than Auto, current set-ting is shown in shooting display.SENSITIVITYSENSITIVITYAuto50100200400ConfirmSENSITIVITYSENSITIVITYAuto50100200400Confirm1515NORMNORMen_q3175.book Page 50 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
51More on PhotographyUsing the FlashA setting of 400 is intended for use with natural lighting. Choose Auto, 50, 100, or 200when using the flash (c27).The Shooting MenuSensitivity can also be set using the Sensitivity option in the Shooting menu (c86).en_q3175.book Page 51 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
52More on Photographyd Adjusting the Hue: Using White BalanceThe color of the light reflected from an object varies with the color of the lightsource. The human brain is able to adapt to such changes in color, with the resultthat we see white objects as white, regardless of whether they are in the shade,direct sunlight, or under incandescent lighting. Digital camera can mimic this ad-justment by processing information from the camera’s image sensor (CCD) ac-cording to the color of the light source. This process is known as a “white balanceadjustment.”If White balance has been set to eAuto and the results are not to your satis-faction or when shooting under the special light sources or conditions, use whitebalance settings other than eAuto.In P and A modes, white balance can be selected from the following options:Option Descriptione Auto(default setting)White balance automatically adjusted to suit lightingconditions. Best choice in most situations.f White bal. preset Gray object used as reference to set white balanceunder unusual lighting conditions (c54).g Daylight White balance adjusted for direct sunlight.h Incandescent Use under incandescent lighting.i FluorescentFL1 Use under most types of fluorescent lighting. Pressmulti selector right, and select FL1 (White (W)) or FL2(Daylight White/Natural (N)) according to the bulbtypes, and then press d.FL2j Cloudy Use when taking pictures under overcast skies.k Shade Use under sunny skies when your subject is in theshade.l Speedlight Use with the flash.en_q3175.book Page 52 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
53More on PhotographySetting White BalanceTo choose a white balance setting:The Shooting MenuWhite balance can also be set using the White balance option in the Shooting menu (c86).WHITE BALANCE menu is displayed. Highlight option and press d.At settings other than e, current set-ting is shown in shooting display.AutoWhite bal. presetWhite bal. presetDirect sunlightDirect sunlightIncandescentIncandescentFluorescentFluorescentWHITE BALANCE 1/2WHITE BALANCE 1/2A-WBPREConfirmAutoAutoAutoWhite bal. presetWhite bal. presetDirect sunlightIncandescentIncandescentFluorescentFluorescentWHITE BALANCE 1/2WHITE BALANCE 1/2A-WBPREConfirm1515NORMNORM1/601/60F2.7F2.7en_q3175.book Page 53 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
54More on Photographyf Preset White BalancePreset white balance is used when shooting undermixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with astrong color cast (for example, to make pictures takenunder a lamp with a red shade look as though they hadbeen taken under white light). When fWhite bal.preset is selected from the White balance menu, thecamera will zoom in and the menu shown above at rightwill be displayed in the monitor.Preset White Balance•The camera cannot measure a value for preset white balance when the flash fires. Regard-less of the Flash mode selected, the flash will not fire when selecting Measure.•When Auto bracketing is set to xWB bracketing, preset white balance cannot beused.Option DescriptionCancel Recalls the most recent value for preset white balance fromthe memory and sets white balance to this value.MeasureTo measure a new value for white balance, place a neutralgray object, such as a piece of cardboard, under the lightingthat will be used in the final picture. Frame this object sothat it fills the square in the center of the menu shownabove. Highlight Measure and press d to measure a newvalue for white balance (shutter will be released and camerawill return to original zoom position, but no picture will berecorded).WHITE BAL PRESETWHITE BAL PRESETCancelMeasureConfirmWhite balance measuring windowen_q3175.book Page 54 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
55More on PlaybackMore on PlaybackViewing Pictures on the CameraFull-screen Playback ModePress the i button when shooting for Full-screen playback mode (c24).•When the camera is turned off, pressing the i button for about one secondturns on the camera in Full-screen playback mode (except when in Wirelesstransfer mode).Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail PlaybackPressing the j (W) button in Full-screen playbackmode (c24) displays the pictures in the memory or onthe memory card in “contact sheets” of four thumbnailimages.To Press DescriptionHighlight pictures Use multi selector to highlight pictures.Change number of pictures displayedj(W)/k(T)With 4 thumbnails displayed, press the j (W) buttononce to view 9 thumbnails. With 9 thumbnails displayed,press the j (W) button once to view 16 thumbnails. Pressthe k (T) button to “zoom in” from 16-thumbnails to 9-thumbnail view or, from 9-thumbnails to 4-thumbnailview.Delete highlighted pictureAThe confirmation dialog will be dis-played. Press multi selector down tohighlight Yes, and press d to deletethe picture.•No: Return to Playback modewithout deleting a picture.•P: Delete only the voice memorecorded with a picture (c58). P is displayed whenselecting a picture with the voice memo.Cancel thumbnail playbackPress d when viewing thumbnails to display selected pic-ture in Full-screen playback mode.No:Confirm:ConfirmYesErase 1 image?Erase 1 image?en_q3175.book Page 55 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
56More on PlaybackTaking a Closer Look: Playback ZoomIn Full-screen playback mode, press k (T) to activateQuick playback zoom and display an enlarged (approxi-mately× 3) view of the picture (c57).While Quick playback zoom is in effect, use k (T) andj (W) to zoom the picture in and out. Playback ZoomPlayback zoom is not available with movies (c80), copies created using the Small pic. op-tion (c79), or cropped copies (640 × 480 pixels or smaller) (c77).To Press DescriptionZoom in k(T)Press k (T) while quick playback zoom is in effect toincrease zoom to a maximum of 10×. While image iszoomed in, k icon and zoom ratio are displayed in top leftcorner of monitor.View other areas of pictureUse multi selector to scroll to areas of picture not visible inmonitor. To use multi selector to view other pictures, can-cel zoom.Zoom out j(W)Zoom decreases each time this button is pressed in play-back zoom. To cancel zoom, zoom picture out until entirepicture is displayed. If zoom is canceled, you can use themulti selector to display another picture.Cancel zoomCancel zoom and return to Full-screen playback. If zoom iscanceled, you can use the multi selector to display anotherpicture.Crop picture shutter-release buttonOnly portion of picture visible in monitor can be cropped(c77).Delete picture AThe confirmation dialog will be dis-played when you press the A but-ton. Press multi selector down tohighlight Yes, and press d to deletethe picture.•No: Return to Full-screen playbackwithout deleting the picture.•P: Delete only the voice memorecorded with a picture (c58). P is displayed whenselecting a picture with the voice memo.3.0ScrollScrollScroll ZoomZoomZoomNo:Confirm:ConfirmYesErase 1 image?Erase 1 image?en_q3175.book Page 56 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
57More on PlaybackQuick Playback ZoomIn Full-screen playback mode, press k (T) to activate Quick playback zoom and dis-play an enlarged (approximately× 3) view of the picture.Histogram displayPress d in Full-screen playback mode to view the histo-gram display (c33). The following current settings aredisplayed on the right side of the display:Shooting mode, shutter speed, aperture, exposure com-pensation, ISOImages in the MemoryThe pictures in the memory and on the memory card cannot be displayed simultaneously. Todisplay pictures stored in the memory, select either of the following:•Remove the memory card from the camera, and display the pictures.•Copy pictures stored in the memory to a memory card (c114), and display the pictures.Shooting InformationThe shooting conditions displayed in the full-screen playback mode or shooting mode can bespecified. See “Z Monitor Settings” (c120) in the Set-up menu.Select picture to enlarge. Zoom picture in × 3. Center of picture isvisible in display.View other areas of picture. Area currently vis-ible indicated by display in lower right corner.End zoom and return to playback.1111100NIKON100NIKONJPGJPG20052005121212120000010100080008NORMNORM3.0ScrollScrollScroll ZoomZoomZoom3.0ScrollScrollScroll ZoomZoomZoom1111100NIKON100NIKONJPGJPG20052005121212120000010100080008NORMNORM0025.JPG0025.JPGPP1/601/60F2.7F2.70.00.0AUTOAUTOen_q3175.book Page 57 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
58More on PlaybackVoice Memos: Recording and PlaybackA voice memo can be recorded using the built-in mi-crophone and appended to any picture marked withN:O (voice memo recording guide) icon shown inFull-screen playback (c24).To Press DescriptionRecord voice memoshutter-release buttonIf N:O icon is displayed on cur-rent picture, memo will be recordedwhen shutter-release button is helddown. During recording, y iconblinks. Recording ends after about20s or when shutter-release buttonis released.Play voice memo/End play-backshutter-release buttonPictures with voice memos aremarked by N:P icon displayedin the Full-screen playback mode.Press shutter-release button to playvoice memo. Playback ends whenvoice memo ends or shutter-releasebutton is pressed again.Pause/Resume showPress d during voice memo playback to pause. Press dagain to resume playback.Change volumej(W)/k(T)Zoom buttons control volume during playback. Press j(W) button to lower volume, k (T) button to increase. Delete voice memo AThe confirmation dialog will be dis-played. Press multi selector down tohighlight P, and press d. Only avoice memo will be deleted.•No : Exit without deleting pic-ture or voice memo•Yes : Delete both picture andvoice memo1111100NIKON100NIKONJPGJPG20052005121212120000010100080008NORMNORMNORMNORM12s12s1111100NIKON100NIKONJPGJPG20052005121212120000010100080008NORMNORMNo:Confirm:ConfirmYesErase 1 image?Erase 1 image?en_q3175.book Page 58 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
59More on PlaybackStorageVoice memo file names consist of an identifier (“DSCN” for memos appended to original pic-tures), a four-digit file number copied from the associated picture, and the extension“.WAV” (e.g., “DSCN0015.WAV”).Notes on Voice Memos•Voice memos cannot be recorded for movies.•If a voice memo already exists for the current picture, it must be deleted before a newmemo can be recorded.•Do not touch the microphone during recording.en_q3175.book Page 59 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
60More on PlaybackViewing Pictures on TVThe EG-CP14 audio/video (A/V) cable provided with your camera can be used toconnect the camera to a television or video-cassette recorder (VCR).Choosing Video ModeVideo mode in the Interface option of the camera Set-up menu offers a choice of NTSC andPAL standards (c129). Be sure that the standard selected matches that used in the device.1Turn the camera offTurn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the A/V cable.2Connect the A/V cable to the cameraOpen the interface connector cover and insert theblack plug of the A/V cable into the camera’saudio/video (A/V) out connector.Check to be sure the connector is in the cor-rect orientation and insert the plug straight.Do not insert or disconnect it forcibly.3Connect the A/V cable to the televi-sion or VCRInsert the yellow plug of the A/V cable into thevideo-in jack on your television or VCR and thewhite plug into the audio-in jack.4Tune the television to the video channelFor more information, see the manual for your television or VCR.5Turn the camera onPress the i button for at least one second to turn the camera on. The cameramonitor will turn off and the television will display the image normally shown inthe monitor.en_q3175.book Page 60 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
61More on PlaybackViewing Pictures on a ComputerUsing the UC-E6 USB cable and PictureProject software provided with your cam-era, you can transfer photographs and movies to a computer and view them. Be-fore images can be transferred (copied) to your computer, PictureProject must beinstalled. For information on installing PictureProject, see the Quick Start Guideand the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD).You can transfer images to a computer using a wireless LAN and play back thepictures on computer. See “Wireless Transfer Mode” (c133) for more informa-tion.Before Connecting the CameraPictures can be copied from the camera to the computer by:•Pressing the d (Transfer E) button on the camera•Clicking the transfer button in PictureProjectWhich method you will use depends on your computer’s operat-ing system and the USB option selected in the Set-up menu of thecamera.After consulting the following table, select the appropriate optionusing the USB option in the Set-up menu of the camera. The de-fault option is PTP.*The camera d (E) button cannot be used to transfer images in the following cases. Use the Transfer button in PictureProject.• When transferring images from the camera memory and Mass storage is selected for the USB option• When the memory card write-protect switch is in the “lock” position. Unlock by sliding the switch to the “write” position before transferring images.Operating systemImages transferred using:Camera d (Transfer E) button*PictureProject transfer buttonWindows XP Home EditionWindows XP ProfessionalChoose Mass storage or PTP.Choose Mass storage or PTP.Windows 2000 ProfessionalWindows Millennium Edition (Me)Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)ChooseMass storage.Choose Mass storage.Mac OS X (10.1.5 or later) Choose PTP.Choose Mass storage or PTP.d (TransferE) ButtonUSBVideo modeINTERFACEINTERFACEConfirmPTPMass storage USBUSBConfirmLanguageInterfaceAuto transferReset allFirmware versionSET-UP 3/4SET-UP 3/4ConfirmHelpen_q3175.book Page 61 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
62More on PlaybackConnecting the USB CableTurn the computer on and wait for it to start up. After confirming that the camerais off, connect the UC-E6 USB cable (provided with your camera) as shown below.Check to be sure the connector is in the correct orientation and insert theplug straight. Do not insert or disconnect it forcibly. Connect the camera di-rectly to the computer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub or keyboard.You can now turn the camera on.Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Millennium Edition (Me),Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)When using one of the above operating systems, select Mass Storage for the USB optionin the Set-up menu. If you have connected the camera to a computer running one of theabove operating systems with PTP (default setting) selected in USB, disconnect the cameraas described below. Be sure to select Mass storage before reconnecting the camera.Windows 2000 ProfessionalA dialog will be displayed welcoming you to the Found New Hardware Wizard. Click Cancelto close the dialog, and then disconnect the camera.Windows Millennium Edition (Me)After displaying a message stating that the hardware information database is being updated,the computer will start the Add New Hardware Wizard. Click Cancel to exit the wizard, andthen disconnect the camera.Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)The Add New Hardware Wizard will be displayed. Click Cancel to exit the wizard, and thendisconnect the camera.UC-E6 USB cableen_q3175.book Page 62 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
63More on PlaybackTransferring ImagesWhen the PictureProject Transfer is displayed in the computer monitor, pressingthe d (Transfer E) button on the camera or clicking the Transfer button inPictureProject will transfer images to the computer. For information on usingPictureProject, see the Quick Start Guide or the PictureProject Reference Manual(on CD).To Transfer Images Using d (Transfer E) ButtonWhen the PictureProject transfer screen is displayed in the computermonitor, press the d (Transfer E) button on the camera.Images marked with an E icon (c112, 130) will be transferred.When the d (Transfer E) button is pressed, the transfer will startand the following messages will be displayed in the camera monitor.During TransferWhile transfer is in progress, do not:•Disconnect the USB cable•Turn the camera off•Remove the battery or the memory card•Disconnect the AC adapter kitFailure to observe this precaution could interfere with normal functioning of both the cameraand the computer.Transferring Images Stored in the Memory•Remove the memory card from the camera before connecting the camera to the computer.•When transferring images with the camera d (Transfer E) button, note the following.– For Windows XP or Mac OS X (10.1.5 or later), set the USB option in the Set-up menuto PTP.– For Windows 2000, Windows Me or Windows 98SE, the camera d (Transfer E) but-ton cannot be used. Use the Transfer button in PictureProject, or copy the pictures in thememory to the memory card (c114) and then transfer the pictures to the computer.Using Mac OS X (10.1.5 or Later)Before using the d (Transfer E) button on the camera to transfer images, set the USB op-tion in the Set-up menu to PTP. When the USB option is set to Mass Storage, the imagescannot be transferred.PREPARING TO TRANSFERTRANSFERRING IMAGES TOCOMPUTERTRANSFER COMPLETEDen_q3175.book Page 63 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
64More on PlaybackDisconnecting the CameraWhen PTP Is Selected in USB:You can turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable once transfer is com-plete.When Mass Storage (default setting) Is Selected in USB:You must remove the camera from the system as shown below before turning thecamera off and disconnecting the cable.Windows XP Home Edition/Windows XP ProfessionalClick the (Safely Remove Hardware) icon in the task-bar and select Safely remove USB Mass storageDevice from the menu that appears.Windows 2000 ProfessionalClick the (Unplug or Eject Hardware) icon in thetaskbar and select Stop USB Mass storage Devicefrom the menu that appears.Windows MeClick the (Unplug or Eject Hardware) icon in thetaskbar and select Stop USB Disk from the menu thatappears.Windows 98SEIn My Computer, click with the right mouse button onthe removable disk corresponding to the camera andselect Eject from the menu that appears.Mac OS XDrag the “NO_NAME” camera volume into the Trash.Mac OS Xen_q3175.book Page 64 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
65More on PlaybackPrinting PicturesPictures stored in the internal memory or on the memory card can be printed inthe same way as pictures taken with a film camera. Using Print set in the Playbackmenu, you can specify the pictures to be printed, the number of prints, and theinformation to be included with each print.Printing PicturesStored pictures in the internal memory or on the memory card can be printed asfollows:*1 If Print set is not set, one copy of all pictures is printed. *2 A separate dongle must be purchased. For more information, see the manual for the dongle.Printing the Date and Time of Recording on PicturesThe date of recording can be printed by performing one of the following procedures:•Before taking pictures set the Date imprint option in the Set-up menu (c69, 122).•If the printer or print service supports Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), use the Date op-tion in the Print set in the Playback menu (c66-69).•Transfer the pictures to a computer using PictureProject and print them using PictureProjectprint settings. For more information, see the PictureProject Reference Manual (on CD).DPOFDPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a recording format that stores the print order, such as pic-tures or quantity to be printed and recording date, and the shooting information, on the mem-ory card. Before using this option, check that the digital photo lab or printer supports DPOF.How to print Memory card The memory cTake the memory cardto a digital photo labTake the memory card contain-ing pictures for which DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) iscreated using. Print set*1 to adigital photo lab, and ask forthem to be printed. Copy (c114) thepictures to the mem-ory card, and print asdescribed on the left.Depending on thedigital photo lab,take the camera andask for printing.66Use a printer equippedwith a card slotInsert the memory card contain-ing pictures for which DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) iscreated using Print set*2 into aprinter equipped with a cardslot, and print them.66Use a printer that sup-ports PictBridgeConnect the camera to a printer that supports PictBridgeusing a USB cable or wireless LAN*2, and print pictures.70Transfer the pictures to acomputer and print themFor more information, see the PictureProject Refer-ence Manual (on CD). –Use a printer connectedto a computerStore the printer as a host for Wireless transfer modeand print pictures directly. XXXen_q3175.book Page 65 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
66More on Playbackw Print SetPrint set in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” listing thepictures to be printed, the number of prints, and the information to be includedon each print. This print order is stored on the memory card in Digital Print OrderFormat (DPOF). Once a print order has been created, pictures can be printed di-rectly from the memory card by inserting it in a DPOF-compatible device. Alterna-tively, you could take the memory card to a digital photo lab which supportsDPOF. Pictures can also be printed using Print set settings, by connecting thecamera to a printer supporting PictBridge (c70).To use w Print set:Option DescriptionPPrint selected Set to print selected pictures.XXXChoose date Set to print all pictures from a selected date.wDelete print set Delete all print settings.Highlight Print set in the playback menuand press d.Highlight Print selected and press d.•To cancel all print settings, highlightDelete print set and press d.List by dateD-LightingPrint setPLAYBACK MENU 1/2 PLAYBACK MENU 1/2 Slide showDeleteConfirmExit HelpPrint selectedChoose datePRINT SETPRINT SETDelete print setConfirmExiten_q3175.book Page 66 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
67More on PlaybackScroll through pictures. Select current picture. 1 (number ofprints) and w icon are marked on theselected picture.Use multi selector up (+) or down (–) tospecify number of prints (up to 9) andpress d.•To deselect picture, press multi selec-tor down (–) when number of print is1.•Repeat steps 3 to 5 to select additionalpictures.PRINT SET screen is displayed. Use multiselector to specify information to print.•To print date of recording on all pic-tures in print order, highlight Date andpress d. y will appear in box next toitem.•To print shutter speed and aperture onall pictures in print order, highlightInfo and press d. y will appear inbox next to item.•To turn selected item off, highlight andpress d.•To complete print order and return toplayback, highlight Done and pressd. Done is displayed and the screenreturns to the Playback menu.PRINT SELECTIONPRINT SELECTION12 : 0012 : 0055442005 . 12 . 012005 . 12 . 01BackBackConfirm12 : 0012 : 0055442005 . 12 . 012005 . 12 . 0111PRINT SELECTIONPRINT SELECTIONBackBackConfirm12 : 0012 : 0055442005 . 12 . 012005 . 12 . 0122PRINT SELECTIONPRINT SELECTIONConfirmExitDateInfoPRINT SETPRINT SETDoneConfirmExitDoneen_q3175.book Page 67 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
68More on PlaybackSetting Print Order by DayYou can cancel the individual print order for pictures and set a print order to printall pictures on the same date of recording.In the PRINT SET screen (c66), highlightChoose date and press d.•If individual print orders are not beingset, advance to step 3.Highlight Yes and press d.•To cancel, highlight No and press d.Select date. Set print order and press d.•1 (number of prints) and w icon aremarked on the selected picture.•Use multi selector right or left to spec-ify number of prints (up to 9) (c66).PRINT SET screen is displayed. Use multiselector to specify information to print.•To print date of recording on all pic-tures in print order, highlight Date andpress d. y will appear in box next tothe item. •To print shutter speed and aperture onall pictures in print order, highlightInfo and press d. y will appear inbox next to item. •To turn selected item off, highlight andpress d.•To complete print order and return toplayback, highlight Done and pressd. Done is displayed and the screenreturns to the Playback menu.Print selectedChoose datePRINT SETDelete print setExitExitConfirmNoYesCHOOSE DATECancel existing print order?ConfirmExitExit2005 .12 .012005 .11 .012005 .10 .01348ONOFF0copiesCHOOSE DATEBackBackConfirm2005 .12 .012005 .11 .012005 .10 .01348ONOFF811ConfirmBackBackcopiesCHOOSE DATEDateInfoPRINT SETPRINT SETDoneConfirmExitDoneen_q3175.book Page 68 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
69More on PlaybackPrint SetIf you display the Print set menu after creating a print order, the Date and Info options willbe reset.Difference Between Date Imprint and DateThere are differences between Print set in the Playback menu and Date imprint (c122) inthe Set-up menu as follows:•Setting Date in the Print set option:- A date set in Print set can be printed only with a printer that supports date-print con-figuration for DPOF.- You can set after taking pictures.- A date is not imprinted on the images, but recorded in the DPOF setting files. Whenprinting, a date on the picture can be printed as if it is imprinted on the image. The po-sition of the date depends on the printer.•Setting Date imprint:- A date can be printed without any other setting because it is imprinted on the images.- You need to make setting before taking pictures.- A date is imprinted on the images and the position of the date is fixed at the bottomright corner of the images.- Once a date is imprinted, it cannot be deleted from the image.•When both Print set and Date imprint are set, the date of Date imprint option will beprinted even if using a printer that supports DPOF.DateIf Date is selected, the date of recording will appear on pictures printed using DPOF. The dateto be printed will remain unchanged even if Date in the Set-up menu is changed after shoot-ing pictures. If a picture is taken without setting date, it will not be printed even if the yicon is added to the date in the Print set menu.en_q3175.book Page 69 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
70More on PlaybackPrinting via Direct USB ConnectionYour camera allows pictures to be printed directly from the camera using Pict-Bridge. If the UC-E6 USB cable is used to connect the camera to a printer that sup-ports PictBridge, pictures can be printed directly from the memory or the memorycard without having to be transferred to a computer.1Choose PTP in the USB optionSet the USB option to PTP in the Interface menu of theSet-up menu before connecting the camera to a printer(c61).2Connect the USB cableAfter turning the camera off, connect the camera to the printer with the UC-E6USB cable (provided with your camera) as shown below. Check to be sure theconnector is in the correct orientation and insert the plug straight. Do notinsert or disconnect it forcibly.Before PrintingBefore printing via a direct USB connection, make sure that the printer supports PictBridge.Use a Reliable Power SourceWhen printing pictures via a direct USB connection, be sure the battery is fully charged. If indoubt, recharge the battery before printing or use the optional EH-62C AC adapter kit.PictBridgePictBridge is an industry standard for direct printing that ensures compatibility when differentdevices are connected.PTPMass storage USBUSBConfirmen_q3175.book Page 70 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
71More on Playback3Turn the camera and printer onThe lens will extend and the recorded picture will be displayed after the openingscreen.•Press j (W) or k (T) to switch to thumbnail view.•Press d to print only the displayed image. (c74)4Display the PictBridge menu.Press the m button to display the PictBridge menu.•Press the m button to return to the picture display.Option DescriptionPPrint selection Select pictures and specify number of prints.QPrint all images All pictures in the memory or the memory card are printed.pDPOF printingPictures for which print order has been created are printedaccordingly (c75).qPaper size The size of paper for printing can be set.5555Print selectionPrint all imagesDPOF printingPaper sizeCancelPictBridgeConfirmen_q3175.book Page 71 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
72More on Playback5Confirm the settings on the printerBefore printing, confirm the settings on the printer by following the instructionssupplied with the printer. Be sure to perform the paper settings before selectingPrint selection, Print all images, or DPOF printing.To Set the Size of Paper on the CameraWhen printing according to the size of paper that can be set on the camera, selectthe Paper size option in the PictBridge dialog. Highlight Paper size and press d. Select size of paper and press d.•Select Default to print according tothe paper settings of the printer.•Following size options can be selected:3.5" × 5" (89mm × 127mm), 5" × 7"(127mm × 178mm), Postcard,100mm × 150mm (3.9" × 5.9"), 4" ×6" (102mm × 152mm), 8" × 10"(203mm × 254mm), Letter (8.5" ×11", 216mm × 279mm), A3 (11.7" ×16.5", 297mm × 420mm), and A4(8.3" × 11.7", 210mm × 297mm)Selectable size options may varydepending on the printer.Print selectionPrint all imagesDPOF printingPaper sizeCancelPictBridgeConfirmPAPER SIZE 1/2PAPER SIZE 1/2Default3.5" × 5" 5" × 7"Postcard100mm × 150mmConfirmen_q3175.book Page 72 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
73More on Playback6Select pictures to printHighlight Print selection and press d.•To print one copy of all pictures in thememory or on the memory card, high-light Print all images and press d.Scroll through pictures.Select current picture. 1 (number ofprints) and w icon are marked on theselected picture.Use multi selector up (+) or down (–) tospecify number of prints (up to 9).•To deselect picture, press multi selec-tor down (–) when number of prints is1.•Repeat steps 2 to 4 to select additionalpictures.Print selectionPrint all imagesDPOF printingPaper sizeCancelPictBridgeConfirmPRINT SELECTIONPRINT SELECTION12 : 0012 : 0055442005 . 12 . 012005 . 12 . 01BackBackConfirm12 : 0012 : 0055442005 . 12 . 012005 . 12 . 0111PRINT SELECTIONPRINT SELECTIONBackBackConfirm12 : 0012 : 0055442005 . 12 . 012005 . 12 . 0133PRINT SELECTIONPRINT SELECTIONBackBackConfirmen_q3175.book Page 73 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
74More on PlaybackError MessagesIf an error message is displayed, an error has occurred. After checkingthe printer and resolving any problems as directed in the printer man-ual, highlight Resume and press d to resume printing. Select Can-cel to exit without printing the remaining images.Resume may not be selected depending on the type of error. If thishappens, select Cancel.Printing Displayed PictureConnect the camera to the printer. Press d with the picture dis-played to display the Print menu. To print a single picture accordingto the printer paper size settings, press multi selector up or down toselect Start print and press d.To change the number of prints or paper size, press multi selector upor down and select Copies or Paper size.View selected pictures. Press multi selec-tor up or down to view pictures not visi-ble in display.•To return to the PRINT SELECTIONscreen, press m button.Start printing.•To interrupt printing, press d.Message shown on the left is displayedwhen printing is complete. Turn cameraoff and disconnect USB cable.•To print continuously press d. The dis-play returns to the PictBrigde dialog(c71).006 PRINTS006 PRINTSBackStart print112233665544Printing002/006CancelCancelDonePRINTER ERRORCHECK PRINTERSTATUSResumeCancelCopiesStart printPRINT MENUPRINT MENUPaper sizeConfirmen_q3175.book Page 74 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
75More on PlaybackDirectly Printing the Pictures Specified in a Print SetThe pictures stored in the memory or on the memory card are printed directly, ac-cording to the print order specified in Print set (c66).If selecting DPOF printing in the PictBridge dialog (c71), the DPOF printing di-alog will be displayed.DPOF Printing•DPOF printing is only available if a print order has been created for the pictures stored inthe memory or a memory card using Print set.•When printing directly with a printer that supports PictBridge, shooting informationcannot be printed even if Info is set in Print set.Highlight Confirm.•To start printing immediately, highlightStart print and press d.•To exit without printing pictures, high-light Cancel and press d.View selected pictures. Press multi selec-tor up or down to view pictures not visi-ble in display. •To return to the DPOF PRINTING menu,press m button.Start printing.•To interrupt printing, press d.Message shown on the left is displayedwhen printing is complete. Turn cameraoff and disconnect USB cable.•To print continuously, press d. Thedisplay returns to the PictBrigde dialog(c71).DPOF PRINTINGDPOF PRINTINGConfirmCancelStart print006printsConfirmCONFIRMCONFIRMBackStart print112233665544Printing002/006CancelCancelDoneen_q3175.book Page 75 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
76Picture EditingPicture EditingAvailable Picture EditingThe COOLPIX P1/P2 can edit a picture using the following editing functions andstore it as a separate file. Edited copies are identified by identifiers corresponding to the editing functionand file numbers assigned automatically by the camera (c25).Restrictions for Editing PicturesEditing copies that have already been edited have restrictions as follows.* Attempting the second editing displays the message “IMAGE CANNOT BE SAVED” (c157).Other Restrictions on Editing Pictures•Pictures cannot be edited if Image size is set to j, or if recorded with xUltra HS orzIntvl timer shooting.•Pictures cannot be trimmed if recorded with Panorama assist mode.Images in the Memory•The COOLPIX P1/P2 editing functions may not be available for pictures taken with non-COOLPIX P1/P2 digital cameras.•If a copy created using the COOLPIX P1/P2 is viewed on a different digital camera, the pic-ture may not be displayed or may not be transferred to a computer.•Copies created with editing functions are not deleted if the original pictures are deleted.The original pictures are not deleted if copies created with editing functions are deleted.•Editing functions are not available when there is not enough free space in the memory oron the memory card.•Edited copies are stored with the same recording date and time as the original.Editing function Description Purpose IdentifierCrop Crops part of a pic-ture.To enlarge a subject or retouchthe composition. RSCND-Lighting Adjusts the picturetone automatically.To brighten a picture which isdark due to backlight or insuffi-cient flash light volume. FSCNSmall PictureCreates a smallcopy of the picture.To display pictures on web pages,or send as e-mail attachment.SSCN1st editing 2nd editingCrop D-Lighting Small PictureCrop Not available* Not available Not availableD-Lighting Available Not available AvailableSmall Picture Not available Not available Not availableen_q3175.book Page 76 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
77Picture EditingCropping Pictures – CropWhen a picture is displayed in the Playback zoom mode (c56), you can crop partof a picture and save it as a separate file.•Depending on the size of the original and the zoom ratio at the time the copy wascreated, copies will be c3,264 × 2,448 (COOLPIX P1 only), d2,592 × 1,944,e2,048 × 1,536, f1,600 × 1,200, g1,280 × 960, h1,024 × 768,i640 × 480, J320 × 240, or K160 × 120 pixels in size.•Cropped pictures are stored in JPEG format (compression ratio 1:8) as separatepictures from the original pictures.Zoom picture in and out.Use multi selector to scroll picture untildesired portion of image is displayed inmonitor.The confirmation dialog displayed. Pressmulti selector down to highlight Yes, andpress d to create cropped copy.•To exit without creating copy, high-light No and press d.4.0::::ScrollScrollScroll ZoomZoomZoomSave this imageas displayed?Save this imageas displayed?CROPCROPYesNo:Confirm:Confirmen_q3175.book Page 77 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
78Picture EditingEnhancing Contrast: D-LightingThe tone adjusted picture is created automatically as a separate picture. Using D-Lighting, pictures that are backlit or have insufficient flash output can be adjustedto be brighter.To enhance a picture, display the picture in Playback mode.Highlight D-Lighting in the Playbackmenu.The tone adjusted picture is displayed.•The original picture is displayed in topleft corner of the monitor and theadjusted picture is displayed in the topright corner.Highlight OK.•Select Cancel to exit.Save adjustments.•D-lighting icon is displayed on picturescreated with D-Lighting.List by dateD-LightingPrint setPLAYBACK MENU 1/2 PLAYBACK MENU 1/2 Slide showDeleteConfirmExit HelpOKD-LightingD-LightingCancel:Confirm:Confirm:Confirm:ConfirmOKD-LightingD-LightingCancel2222100NIKON100NIKONJPGJPG20052005121212120000010100090009NORMNORMen_q3175.book Page 78 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
79Picture EditingH Creating a Smaller Picture: Small PicTo create a small copy of a picture, select Small pic. after displaying the image inFull-screen playback mode. The following resize options are available:Notes on Small Picture•Copies are stored on the memory as BASIC-quality JPEG files (compression ratio 1:16).•Small pictures cannot be zoomed.Size (pixels) DescriptionI640×480Copy can be displayed full-screen on television or 13" monitorwith no drop in quality.J320×240Suited to display on web pages. Small file size reduces timeneeded to display picture in web browser.K160×120Copy can be sent and received quickly as e-mail attachment.Where application supports display of JPEG images, picture canbe viewed in message window.Highlight Small pic. in the playbackmenu and press d.Highlight the picture size.Confirmation dialog displayed.Highlight Yes and press d to copy thepicture.•Highlight No and press d to exit with-out creating copy.ProtectTransfer markingHide imagePLAYBACK MENU 2/2 PLAYBACK MENU 2/2 Small pic.CopyConfirmExit Help640 × 480 320 × 240160 × 120SMALL PICSMALL PICConfirmExitYesNo:Confirm:Confirm Create small picture file? Create small picture file?en_q3175.book Page 79 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
80MoviesMoviesS Recording MoviesMovies will be recorded with sound recorded via the camera’s built-in microphone.To record a movie:Notes on Movies•Depending on the make of memory card used, recording may end before the memorycard is full. If this happens, “CANNOT RECORD MOVIE” will be displayed, but the incom-plete recording is stored as a movie.•During recording, do not touch the built-in microphone. •In the Movie shooting mode, the following options will be fixed:-Flash mode (c27) is BFlash Cancel when not recording Time-lapse movie.-Self-timer (c30) is OFF.-White balance (c52) is eAUTO.-Metering (c88) is mMatrix.•While recording a movie, optical zoom is unavailable but digital zoom (up to 2.0 ×) is available.To use optical zoom, set before recording. When recording starts, optical zoom position is fixed.1Rotate the mode dial to S2Turn the camera onThe monitor shows the available recording time.3Start recordingPress the shutter-release button all the way downto start recording. •Camera focuses on subject in the center of theframe (c84).•During recording, y icon blinks and progresswill be shown by the indicator at the bottom ofthe monitor.•Press d to pause recording. Press d again toresume recording.•To finish recording, press the shutter-releasebutton again.•Recording will end automatically when no more spaceis available in the memory or on the memory card.0h 0m20s0h 0m20s0h0m12s0h0m12sen_q3175.book Page 80 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
81MoviesSelecting Movie OptionsIn Movie options, you can select the type of movie depending on how you planto use the movie.* Approximate maximum total recording time for the memory card is indicated as a guide. Actual total recording time varies depending on the make of memory cards even when they have the same memory capacity.**To prevent TV movie 640 from ending unexpectedly, use card rated for 10MB/s.MoviesMovies are recorded as QuickTime movie files with the extension “.MOV” and can be playedback on a computer after transfer.Option DescriptionMax. recording time*MemoryMemory cardAbout 32 MB(for P1)About 16 MB(for P2)256 MBQTV movie 640Movies are recorded at 30 frames persecond. Each frame is 640 × 480 pixels. XXXs XXXsXXXmXXXs**RTV movie 640Movies are recorded at 15 frames persecond. Each frame is 640 × 480 pixels. XXXs XXXs XXXmXXXsSSmall size 320(default setting)Movies are recorded at 15 frames persecond. Each frame is 320 × 240 pixels. XXXs XXXs XXXmXXXsUSmaller size 160Movies are recorded at 15 frames per sec-ond. Each frame is 160 × 120 pixels. Smallsize allows longer movies to be recorded.XXXmXXXsXXXmXXXs XXXmVTime-lapse movieCamera takes up to 1050 stills at speci-fied intervals and joins them to createsilent movie with frame rate of 30 framesper second and frame size of 640 × 480(c83). Shoot flowers opening, a butter-fly emerging from a cocoon, etc.XXXs XXXs XXXsWSepia movie 320Record sepia-toned movies at 5 framesper second and frame size of 320 × 240.XXXmXXXsXXXmXXXsXXXmXXXsXB/W movie 320Record black-and-white movies at 15 framesper second and frame size of 320 × 240.XXXmXXXsXXXmXXXsXXXmXXXsen_q3175.book Page 81 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
82MoviesRotate the mode dial to S. Movie menu is displayed.qHighlight MOVIE OPTIONS. Options menu is displayed.Highlight movie type.•Press multi selector left to return toprevious screen.Exit menu. Selected option is set. Return to Movie shooting screen. 0h 0m20s 0h 0m20sMovie optionsAuto-focus modeElectronic VR MOVIEMOVIEConfirmExit HelpMovie optionsAuto-focus modeElectronic VR MOVIEMOVIEConfirmExit HelpTV movie 640TV movie 640Time-lapse movieSmall size 320Smaller size 160MOVIE OPTIONS 1/2MOVIE OPTIONS 1/2ConfirmExitTV movie 640TV movie 640Small size 320Smaller size 160MOVIE OPTIONS 1/2MOVIE OPTIONS 1/2ConfirmExitTime-lapse movie Movie optionsAuto-focus modeMOVIEMOVIEConfirmExit HelpElectronic VR0h 0m 8s0h 0m 8sen_q3175.book Page 82 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
83MoviesRecording a Time-Lapse MovieSelecting Time-lapse movie from the MOVIE menu displays the menu shown inStep 1, below.Notes on Time-Lapse Movie•If possible, use the optional EH-62C AC adapter when recording time-lapse movies.•Take a test shot and view the results before beginning recording.Time-Lapse Movie•To save power, the monitor turns off between frames. The display turns on automaticallyimmediately before the camera takes the next shot.•The file size of time lapse movies varies greatly depending on the option selected for imagequality.•Movies recorded at settings of FINE and NORMAL may seem slightly jerky when viewedon the camera but will play back normally when displayed on a computer.Highlight Time-lapse movie and pressd.Choose interval between frames from 30 s(thirty seconds), 1m (one minute), 5m (fiveminutes), 10 m (ten minutes), 30 m (thirtyminutes), and 60 m (sixty minutes).Press d to set and return to shooting display.Return to Movie shooting screen.Start recording. Camera will take picturesat the specified interval until shutter-release button is pressed again, memorycard is full, or 1050 frames have beenrecorded.TV movie 640TV movie 640Small size 320Smaller size 160MOVIE OPTIONS 1/2MOVIE OPTIONS 1/2ConfirmExitTime-lapse movieConfirmExit30s1m5m10m30mSET INTERVAL TIME 1/2SET INTERVAL TIME 1/20h 0m 8s0h 0m 8sen_q3175.book Page 83 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
84MoviesSelecting Auto-Focus ModeThe Auto-focus mode for movie recording can be set. Select Auto-focus modein the Movie menu, and choose from the following two modes.Setting Electronic VRThe vibration reduction for movie recording can be set. Select Electronic VR inthe Movie menu, and select On or Off.Option DescriptionZSingle AF(default setting)Camera focuses when shutter-release button is pressedhalfway. Focus locks when focus operation is complete.aContinuous AFCamera adjusts focus continuously.To prevent the sound of the camera focusing from interfer-ing with recording, select Single AF.Option DescriptionbOn Reduces effects of camera shake.cOff(default setting)Vibration reduction off.en_q3175.book Page 84 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
85MoviesViewing MoviesIn Full-screen playback mode (c24), movies can beplayed with sound. Movies are indicated by S icon andcan be viewed by pressing d. Playback controls are dis-played at the top of the monitor; press multi selectorright or left to highlight a control, then press d to per-form the selected operation.Playback VolumeThe zoom buttons control volume during playback. Press the j (W) button to decrease vol-ume, the k (T) button to increase.Deleting MoviesTo delete a movie, press the A button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; press multiselector up or down to highlight an option, then press d.•Yes : delete the movie and return to playback mode•No : exit to playback mode without deleting the movieControl Button DescriptionRewind QWhile movie is in progress, use multi selector toselect Q, then press and hold d.Advance UUse multi selector to select U, then press and holdd. Playback ends at the last frame.Pause RUse multi selector to select R, then press d to pausedisplay.Rewind movie by one frame VWhen movie is paused, use multi selector to selectV, then press d.Advance movie by one frame WWhen movie is paused, use multi selector to selectW, then press d.Resume zWhen movie is paused, use multi selector to selectz, then press d.Stop SUse multi selector to select S, then press d toreturn to playback mode.0h 0m25s0h 0m25sen_q3175.book Page 85 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
86The Shooting MenuThe Shooting MenuUsing the Shooting MenuRotate the mode dial to P or A (c6) to use the Shooting menu. The Shooting menu contains the following options:Option Description cWhite balance Match white balance to your light source. 52Metering Select a metering method from Matrix, Cen-ter-weighted, Spot, and Spot AF area.88ContinuousShooting method from seven options, such asrSingle, sContinuous H, y5 shotbuffer, and wMulti-shot 16.89BSS Turn the Best Shot Selector (BSS) on or off. 92Auto bracketing Allow continuous shooting with graduallychanging exposure or white balance. 93Flash exp. comp. Set flash output. 94Image adjustment Adjust contrast of pictures. 94Image sharpening Control how much outlines in your picturesare sharpened. 95Saturation control Adjust vividness of the color of a picture. 96Sensitivity Help exposure compensation and minimizeblur when lighting is poor and the flash is off. 50Image quality Select image quality. 47Image size Select an image size to fit display size or printsize. 47AF area mode Select an area to be focused from Auto, Man-ual and Off. 97Auto-focus mode Select an Auto-focus mode between SingleAF and Continuous AF.100Fixed aperture Maintain aperture when camera is zoomed inor out. 100Noise reduction Reduce dotted noise contained in a picturetaken at low shutter speed. 101Reset Reset User setting. 102User setting Store two sets of camera settings. 103en_q3175.book Page 86 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
87The Shooting MenuTo display the Shooting menu:Pressing the shutter-release button halfway in the Shooting menu exits and re-turns to Shooting screen.Rotate the mode dial to P or A. Shooting menu is displayed.The most recent values for the menuoptions are displayed selected.Highlight menu option. Setting screen for selected option is dis-played.Highlight option. Pressing d selectsoption and returns to previous screen.•To exit without changing settings,press m.Return to Shooting screen.NORMNORM15151/601/60F2.7F2.7White balanceMeteringContinuousBSSAuto bracketingSHOOTING MENU 1/4SHOOTING MENU 1/4ConfirmExit HelpWhite balanceMeteringContinuousBSSAuto bracketingSHOOTING MENU 1/4SHOOTING MENU 1/4ConfirmExit HelpMatrixCenter-weightedMETERINGMETERINGSpotSpot AF areaConfirmExitMatrixCenter-weightedMETERINGMETERINGSpotSpot AF areaConfirmExitNORMNORM15151/601/60F2.7F2.7en_q3175.book Page 87 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
88The Shooting Menum MeteringThe Metering menu offers a choice of four meteringmethods for determining how the camera sets expo-sure. Notes on MeteringWhen the digital zoom is in effect, the camera automatically switches to the setting just likeCenter-weighted. The metering target does not appear.MeteringWhen nCenter-weighted or oSpot is selected,the metering target is displayed in the center of themonitor.Rotate the mode dial to P or A and press the m but-ton to select Metering, and then press d.Option DescriptionmMatrix(default setting)Compares measurements from multi areas of frame with libraryof typical compositions to produce optimal exposure for entireimage.Best choice in most situations.nCenter-weightedUse for portraits; adjusts exposure according to lighting at thecenter of the frame, but still preserves background details. Can beused with AF lock (c98) to meter off-center subjects.oSpotCamera measures light in area shown by circle in center of mon-itor.Ensures that subject in metering target will be correctly exposedeven when background is much brighter or darker. Can be usedwith AF lock (c98) to meter off-center subjects.pSpot AF areaLinks spot metering to active focus area when auto or manualfocus area selection is in effect (c97).MatrixCenter-weightedMETERINGMETERINGSpotSpot AF areaConfirmExitNORMNORM15151/601/60F2.7F2.7Spot metering targetCenter-weighted metering targeten_q3175.book Page 88 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
89The Shooting Menuq ContinuousDepending on the shooting condition, rSingle orsix continuous options can be selected.Rotate the mode dial to P or A and press the m but-ton to select Continuous, and then press d.Option DescriptionrSingle(default setting)Camera takes one picture each time shutter-release button ispressed.sContinuous HWhile shutter-release button is pressed, camera records up to 5pictures (for COOLPIX P1) or 3 pictures (for COOLPIX P2) at upto 2.5 frames per second.uContinuous LCamera shoots at up to 1.5 frames per second while shutter-release button is pressed. Number of pictures that can berecorded before y icon is displayed and shooting is suspendedvaries with image mode; up to XXX FINE/c pictures (for P1) orXXX FINE/d pictures (for P2) can be recorded.wMulti-shot 16Each time shutter-release button ispressed down, camera takes 16 consecu-tive shots at rate of about 1.5 frames persecond. Camera arranges pictures in fourrows to form a single picture measuring3,264 × 2,448 pixels (for P1) or 2,592 ×1,944 pixels (for P2).xUltra HSWhile shutter-release button is pressed, camera records up to100 pictures (for P1) or 40 pictures (for P2) at up to 30 framesper second. Image quality is automatically set to NORMALand Image size to i 640 × 480. With each sequence, cameracreates new folder in which all photos in sequence are stored.Folder name consists of “N_” followed by three-digit sequencenumber assigned automatically by camera. Exposure count isshown in shooting display.SingleContinuous HCONTINUOUSCONTINUOUSContinuous LMulti-shot 16Ultra HSConfirmExiten_q3175.book Page 89 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
90The Shooting MenuOther Camera Settings•Settings other than rSingle cannot be used in combination with BSS (c92), Autobracketing (c93), or Noise reduction (c101).•With sContinuous H, uContinuous L, wMulti-shot 16, xUltra HS, andy5 shot buffer, settings for focus, exposure, and white balance are determined by thefirst picture in each series. Flash is automatically set to Flash Cancel B.•Digital zoom (c21) cannot be used at settings of wMultishot 16 or xUltra HS.•When using the self-timer, rSingle is automatically set. The settings will return to theoriginal after an image has been taken using the self-timer.Ultra HS•During shooting, progress is shown by the zoom indicator in themonitor, from S (start) to E (end). To interrupt shooting before onehundred pictures have been recorded, lift your finger from theshutter-release button.•During shooting, pressing the A button while the y icon appearsdisplays the delete confirmation dialog. From this screen, you candelete all the pictures in the same folder as the picture you are de-leting.y5 shot bufferWhile shutter-release button is pressed and held, pictures canbe recorded at rate of up to about 1 frame per second. Whenthe shutter button is released, continuous shooting will stop.Only the last five images taken during each continuous shootingburst will be recorded to the memory or memory card. zIntvl timer shootingCamera takes pictures automatically at a specified interval. See“Interval Timer Shooting” (c91).Option Descriptionen_q3175.book Page 90 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
91The Shooting MenuInterval Timer shootingNotes on Interval Timer shooting•To prevent shooting from ending unexpectedly, use the optional EH-62C AC adapter forinterval timer photography.•Because the same settings are used during Interval timer shooting, setting Continuousmode to rSingle is recommended.During Recording•To save power, the monitor turns off between pictures. The display turns on automaticallyimmediately before the camera takes the next shot.•Full screen review is not available during interval timer shooting.Highlight Intvl timer shooting andpress d.Choose interval between pictures from30 s (30 seconds), 1 m (1 minute), 5 m (5minutes), 10 m (10 minutes), 30 m (30minutes), and 60 m (60 minutes).Press d to set and return to Shootingmenu.Return to shooting mode. Start recording. Camera will take picturesat a specified interval until shutter-releasebutton is pressed again, memory ormemory card is full, or 1800 frames havebeen recorded.5 shot bufferIntvl timer shootingCONTINUOUSCONTINUOUSConfirmExitConfirmExitSET INTERVAL TIME 1/2SET INTERVAL TIME 1/230s1m5m10m30mNORMNORM15151/601/60F2.7F2.7en_q3175.book Page 91 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
92The Shooting MenuA Best Shot SelectorWhen the “Best Shot Selector” (BSS) is on, the cameratakes a maximum of ten pictures as long as the shut-ter-release button is held down. These images arethen compared and the sharpest picture (the picturewith highest level of detail) is saved to the memory or memory card. BSS is recom-mended for situations in which inadvertent camera movement can produceblurred pictures, for example when:•the camera is zoomed in•the camera is in Macro close-up mode•lighting is poor and the flash cannot be usedNotes on BSSBSS may not produce the desired results with a moving subject or if you change the compo-sition while the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down.Restrictions on BSSBSS cannot be used with the self timer (c30), Continuous (c89) settings other thanrSingle, CAuto bracketing, xWB bracketing (c93), or Noise reduction(c101). Rotate the mode dial to P or A and press the m but-ton to select BSS, and then press d.Option DescriptionBOff(default setting)BSS off; camera functions normally.AOnBSS on. Flash mode set to B automatically and focus, expo-sure, and white balance for all photos are determined by thefirst picture in each series.OffOnBEST SHOT SELECTORBEST SHOT SELECTORConfirmExiten_q3175.book Page 92 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
93The Shooting MenuC Auto BracketingIn some situations, you may find it difficult to selectappropriate Exposure compensation and White bal-ance settings, and yet not have time to check the re-sults and adjust settings after each shot. Autobracketing can be used to vary these settings auto-matically over a series of pictures, “bracketing” a selected exposure compensa-tion or white balance setting.When C Auto Bracketing is set•The Flash mode is set to B.•Noise reduction (c101) has no effect even if this option is set to On.Restrictions on Auto Bracketing•Auto bracketing cannot be used with Continuous settings other than rSingle, or BSS.The latest setting is used and the earlier setting is canceled.•While White balance (c52) is set to White bal. preset, xWB bracketing cannot beused for shooting.•If the space in the memory or on the memory card is capable of storing only a few images,only that number of images will be stored.Exposure CompensationWhen Exposure compensation (c33) and Auto bracketing are set simultaneously, expo-sure will be compensated at the sum of both compensation values.Rotate the mode dial to P or A and press the m but-ton to select Auto bracketing, and then press d.Option DescriptionDOff(default setting)Restores normal exposure and white balance.CAuto bracketingEach time the shutter-release button is fully pressed, the cameratakes three shots, one shot with the current exposure, and twoshots varying the exposure by values of +0.5 and -0.5 compen-sation.xWB bracketingThe camera takes three shots each time shutter-release buttonis fully pressed, bracketing current white balance setting to pro-duce one picture with normal white balance, one picture withbluish cast, and one picture with reddish cast. Recording timeroughly triples.OffAuto bracketingAUTO BRACKETINGAUTO BRACKETINGWB bracketingConfirmExiten_q3175.book Page 93 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
94The Shooting MenuE Flash Exp. Comp.This option is used to adjust flash output by -2.0EV to+2.0EV in increments of 1/3EV.Highlight desired value and press d.F Image AdjustmentImage adjustment is used to adjust contrast automat-ically for optimal results before recording pictures tothe memory or the memory card.Rotate the mode dial to P or A and press the m but-ton to select Flash Exp. Comp., and then press d.Rotate mode dial to P or A and press m button toselect Image adjustment, and then press d.Option DescriptionGAuto(default setting)Camera automatically adjusts contrast according to shoot-ing conditions.HNormalCamera performs same standard contrast adjustment on allpictures. Suitable for a wide variety of scenes, from dark tobright.IMore contrastPicture processed to emphasize difference between lightand dark areas, enhancing contrast. Useful when shootingunder overcast skies or shooting low contrast subjects suchas landscapes.JLess contrastPicture processed to decrease difference between light anddark areas, reducing contrast. Recommended when light isvery bright, creating strong shadows on subject.FLASH EXPOSURE COMP.FLASH EXPOSURE COMP.+0.30-0.3ConfirmExitAutoNormalIMAGE ADJUSTMENTIMAGE ADJUSTMENTMore contrastLess contrastConfirmExiten_q3175.book Page 94 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
95The Shooting MenuM Image SharpeningThe camera automatically processes pictures to em-phasize the borders between light and dark areas ofthe picture, making edges seem sharper.Image Sharpening EffectsCannot be previewed in the monitor. You can view the results in the playback mode.Rotate the mode dial to P or A and press the m but-ton to select Image sharpening, and then press d.Option DescriptionKAuto(default setting)Camera sharpens edges for optimal results; amount ofsharpening varies from shot to shot.LHighPictures processed to increase sharpness, making edgesmore distinct.MNormalCamera performs same standard level of sharpening on allimages.NLow Sharpening reduced below normal level.OOffNo sharpening performed. Suitable for pictures that willlater be retouched on a computer. AutoHighIMAGE SHARPENINGIMAGE SHARPENINGNormalLowOffConfirmExiten_q3175.book Page 95 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
96The Shooting MenuP Saturation ControlThis option is used to heighten or reduce the vividnessof colors.Rotate the mode dial to P or A and press the m but-ton to select Saturation control, and then press d.Option DescriptionQMaximum Use for vivid, photoprint effect when taking pictures thatwill be printed “as is,” without further modification.REnhancedSNormal(default setting)Best choice in most situations.UModerate Use when taking pictures that will later be retouched on acomputer.VMinimumMaximumEnhancedSATURATION CONTROLSATURATION CONTROLNormalModerateMinimumConfirmExiten_q3175.book Page 96 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
97The Shooting Menuk AF Area ModeThis option is used to determine how the focus area isselected.Rotate the mode dial to P or A and press the m but-ton to select AF area mode, and then press d.Option DescriptionlAuto(default setting)Camera automatically selects focusarea containing subject closest tocamera. Selected focus area is dis-played in green (focused) or red (notfocused) when shutter-release buttonis pressed halfway. This setting is use-ful when your subject is moving oryou have little time to check focus.mManualUser selects an area from 99 focusareas manually using multi selector.This option can be used instead of AFlock (c98) to focus on a relativelymotionless subject that is not at thecenter of the frame. For more infor-mation see “Using m ManualOption” (c99).nOffCenter focus area is used. This optioncan be used in combination with AFlock (c98) to focus on off-centersubjects.AutoManualAF AREA MODEAF AREA MODEOffConfirmExitNORMNORM15151/601/60F2.7F2.7Focus areaFocus areaSelectable areaNORMNORM771/601/60F2.7F2.7Focus areaen_q3175.book Page 97 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM
98The Shooting MenuFocus 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 lAuto, focus area will be displayed when the shutter-releasebutton is pressed halfway.Notes on Focus Area Selection•In Scene mode (c34), the camera automatically selects optimal focus area for the selectedmode.•In Movie mode, camera automatically focuses on the subject using the center focus area.Focus area mode cannot be used.•While digital zoom (c20) is in effect, the center focus area is used. AF area mode cannotbe used.AF LockFocus and exposure are locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, and re-main locked while the Shutter-release button is held in this position (AF lock). AF lock can beused to take pictures of off-center subjects or in situations in which the camera is unable tofocus using autofocus (c23).Procedures for AF lock are described below. In this example, AF area mode (c97) is set tonOff.1FocusPosition the subject in the center of the frame in themonitor and press the shutter-release button half-way.2 Check the focus indicatorWhen the subject is in focus, the focus indicator onthe monitor is lit. Focus area shows green on themonitor.•Focus and exposure will remain locked while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.3 Recompose the pictureKeeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway,recompose your picture. Do not change the distancebetween the camera and your subject while AF lockis in effect. If your subject moves, remove your fingerfrom the shutter-release button and focus again atthe new distance.4 Take the picturePress the shutter-release button the rest of the waydown to shoot.77NORMNORMAFAF1/601/60F2.7F2.777NORMNORMAFAF1/601/60F2.7F2.7en_q3175.book Page 98 Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:54 AM

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