Nikon COOLPIX 700 инструкция обслуживания

- 1 - Reference Manual DIGIT AL C AMERA COOLPIX 700 Contents Overview First Steps Putting Batteries in Y our Camera Inserting and Removing Memor y Cards Choosing a Language f or the Menus Setting the Time and Date T aking Y our First Photogra ph Using the Buttons (A-REC, M-REC) Flash Settings Focus Settings Using the Self-Timer Image Quality Using [...]

- 2 - Contents The Camera Menus The A-REC Menu Using Folders (A-REC, M-REC) LCD Brightness Auto Of f Formatting Memor y Cards The M-REC Menu VG A Lens Con verter Settings (LENS) Black-and-White Photogr aphy Making a P anoram a—T ips (AE-LOCK) User Settings Restoring Default Settings LCD On/Of f The Contr ols Menu SEQ.XFER The Playback Menu Deleti[...]

- 3 - Notes on illustrations The illustrations in this manual are composites. Photographs taken with the COOLPIX 700 may differ from those shown here. The illustrations in this manual show the LCD monitor used in the NTSC- compatible model of the COOLPIX 700. Owing to differences in video standards, the PAL-compatible model will display items in po[...]

- 4 - Important! Before inserting batteries or handling memory cards, be sure to read the warnings and cautions in For Your Safety . Notes on batteries The camera’s clock-calendar is powered by a separate rechargable capaci- tor. When you put batteries in your camera for the first time or after a long period of storage, wait a few hours for the c[...]

- 5 - About memory cards Memory cards can be removed from the camera without loss of data when the camera is off. Once removed from the camera, cards can be read by a computer equipped with a CompactFlash card reader and photographs printed on suitably-equipped printers. Cards can also be inserted in a PC card adapter (sold separately) to be read b[...]

- 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 camera has been stored with the main batteries removed for a long period of time, the clock may need to be reset. Once the batteries have been reinserted, the capacitor will recharge in [...]

- 7 - Sleep mode The LCD monitor turns off automatically if no operations are performed for a certain period of time (the length of time before the camera enters sleep 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 on again, half-press the shutter-release button. Th[...]

- 8 - First Steps: Taking Your First Photograph AUTO NOR MAL Image quality (normal) Flash (auto) Step 3—Adjust camera settings In automatic mode, the user can adjust flash, focus, exposure compensation, and image quality. The default settings, which produce the best results in most circumstances, are automatic flash, autofocus, no exposure compen[...]

- 9 - Note If the LCD monitor is off, you will not be able to take photographs when the 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-release button all the way down. First Steps: Taking Your First Phot[...]

- 10 - ▲ ▲ First Steps: Taking Your First Photograph AU TO DELETE 1 IMA GE DELETE YES NO SET ➔ SHUTTER BK Notes Do not remove the batteries while photos are being recorded to, or deleted from, memory. The pause and delete functions described above are only available when photos are taken at an image size of “full” (1,600 × 1,200 pixels).[...]

- 11 - Using the Buttons (A-REC , M-REC) This chapter details some of the camera settings that can be accessed without using the camera menus: flash, focus, and image quality. Exposure compensation is covered in the Fast Track Guide . Flash Settings The following flash settings are available: Important! Before using the flash, be sure to read the w[...]

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

- 13 - F ocus Settings With the mode dial set to A-REC, a choice of three autofocus modes is available. In addition, M-REC mode offers a selection of manual focus settings. Autofocus settings The following autofocus settings are available in M-REC and A-REC modes: When the mode dial is set to A-REC or M-REC, the autofocus mode can be changed using [...]

- 14 - Manual focus In M-REC mode, focus distance can be se- lected manually from a list of preset distances ranging from 0.1m (4in.) to infinity. To set focus 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 cover that protects the lens. Focus distance can [...]

- 15 - Using the Self-Timer The COOLPIX 700 is equipped with an automatic timer with two settings: three seconds, useful when making group photographs, and ten seconds, ideal for self-portraits. To use the self-timer, follow these steps: 1 For self-portraits, mount the camera on a tripod (recom- mended) or rest it on a flat, stable surface. 2 Press[...]

- 16 - Ima ge Quality The image quality setting determines how many photographs can be stored on a single memory card. The following settings are available: At settings of BASIC, NORMAL, and FINE, the camera uses JPEG compression to reduce the amount of memory required to store photographs. JPEG compression results in a slight loss in image quality[...]

- 17 - Photographs taken at an image quality setting of HI are stored in uncompressed TIFF format and show no loss in quality. An 8MB memory card is however sufficient to store only one such photo- graph at a time. To take photographs at an image quality of HI, turn the mode dial to M-REC, then press the button until HI is displayed in the control [...]

- 18 - Using the Buttons (PLA Y) This chapter describes the following playback functions: • viewing photographs • deleting unwanted photographs individually These functions can be accessed using the zoom buttons ( ▲▼ ) and the three buttons below the control panel. The options available in the playback menu are described in the following ch[...]

- 19 - • To select a photo for viewing: Press the thumbnail ( ) button once to display a menu of nine preview images, or press it twice for a menu of four images. A number at the bottom right corner of each preview gives the position of the photograph in memory. Use the zoom buttons ( ▲▼ ) to highlight the photo you want to view, then press t[...]

- 20 - The Camera Men us 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 the M-REC menu are described in the Pocket Guide , “Taking Photo- graphs.” The A-REC Menu To display the A-REC menu, turn the mod[...]

- 21 - CONCEPT PRACTICE Using F olders (A-REC , M-REC) By default, photographs taken with the COOLPIX 700 are stored in the memory card in a folder labeled NIKON. To make it easier to locate photographs during playback, you can create additional folders and organize your photographs by theme. The FOLDERS menu enables you to select the folder in whi[...]

- 22 - The Folder Options Menu To create a new folder, or to rename or delete existing folders, choose OPTIONS from the FOLDERS menu. The menu shown 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- ton. The window shown at right will be dis[...]

- 23 - LCDBRIGHT BK Deleting folders To delete an existing folder: 1 Using the zoom buttons ( ▲▼ ), highlight DELETE in the OPTIONS menu and press the shutter-release button. The window shown at right will be displayed. 2 Use the zoom buttons ( ▲▼ ) to highlight the folder you want to delete (note that the folder name NIKON can not be delet[...]

- 24 - CONCEPT PRACTICE CONCEPT PRACTICE The Camera Menus: The A-REC Menu Tip When the camera enters sleep mode, all camera functions are deactivated and the camera itself is effectively off, consuming almost no power. The camera can be reactivated using the MONITOR button or by pressing the shutter button half way. F ormatting Memor y Cards Compac[...]

- 25 - The M-REC Menu To display the M-REC menu, turn the mode dial 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 second page using the MENU button. Press the MENU button when the second page is displayed to return to shooting mode. Using the menus If the menu does not appear when yo[...]

- 26 - LENS (Lens Converter) Offers a choice of settings for achieving optimum results with the following lens converters (available separately): the FC- E8 fish-eye lens converter, the WC-E24 wide-angle lens converter, and the TC-E2 telephoto lens converter. Details of these settings are provided below. AE LOCK Fixes autoexposure and white-balance[...]

- 27 - CONCEPT PRACTICE VG A In M-REC mode, you can adjust the size of photos to suit your purposes. The default size of 1,600 × 1,200 pixels is suitable for printing images at high resolution or for viewing fine details on a computer. The VGA size of 640 × 480 pixels, available in M-REC mode, can be used to save space on the memory card or to sh[...]

- 28 - PRACTICE CONCEPT The Camera Menus: The M-REC Menu 1 USER SET RESET ALL FOLDERS LENS CARDFORMA T AE LOCK B&W SET UP SET ➔ SHUTTER TELEFOT O FISHEYE WIDE LENS NORMAL SET ➔ SHUTTER BK Lens Con verter Settings (LENS) With the UR-E1 step-up ring (available separately) attached, the COOLPIX 700 can be used with a variety of lens converters[...]

- 29 - CONCEPT PRACTICE Black-and-White Photogra ph y In M-REC mode, photographs can be taken either in color or in black-and-white (in A-REC mode, only color is available). Photo- graphs taken in black-and-white have slightly better image quality than color photos. To switch from color to black-and-white or vice-versa: 1 Turn the mode dial to M-RE[...]

- 30 - CONCEPT PRACTICE Making a P anorama—Tips (AE-LOCK) In M-REC mode, you can lock autoexposure and auto white balance to produce a series of photographs with consistent color balance and exposure. This can be used to take several matching photographs of a single scene, which can later be blended together to create a panorama or a virtual-real[...]

- 31 - CONCEPT PRACTICE User Settings In M-REC mode, the camera can “memorize” up to three combinations of settings, including metering, white balance, multi- shot, image adjustment, best-shot selection, lens converter, and autoexposure/white-balance lock. These settings can be restored by selecting the settings number from the USER SET menu. A[...]

- 32 - CONCEPT PRACTICE Restoring Default Settings The RESET ALL item in the M-REC menu allows you to reset user settings to the default values shown below: Setting Default value White balance automatic Metering matrix Continuous single frame Image adjustment standard Sensitivity default (no adjustment) Best-shot selection off VGA off Folder NIKON [...]

- 33 - LCD On/Off By default, the LCD monitor comes on when the camera is turned on and can only be turned off by pressing the MONITOR button. The settings in the LCD ON/OFF menu allow you to change the behavior of the monitor in M-REC mode, saving power and increasing battery life. They also give you control over whether the camera displays the ph[...]

- 34 - CONCEPT PRACTICE The Contr ols Menu In M-REC mode, the controls menu offers control over the following settings: • SAVE (Flash Mode Save): When this item is checked, the camera saves the flash setting in effect at the time the mode dial is set to OFF. This flash setting is restored when the mode dial is turned to M-REC. When this item is n[...]

- 35 - CONCEPT PRACTICE Setting How it works Resets sequential numbering to the low- est number available on the current card. When a new card is inserted, file numbering will continue from the low- est number available on the previous card. RESET When a new card is inserted in the camera, numbering will continue from the lowest number available on[...]

- 36 - The Pla yback Menu In addition to some of the camera settings discussed above, the playback menu offers options for deleting multiple images, creating slide shows, protecting photographs from de le- tion, and hiding photographs during playback. It also includes options for setting up photos for printing on suitably equipped printers. To disp[...]

- 37 - CONCEPT PRACTICE Deleting Multiple Photo graphs 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 Photographs for Printing,” below[...]

- 38 - Deleting All Photographs in Memory To delete all photographs except those that have been hidden or protected: 1 Using the zoom buttons ( ▲▼ ), highlight DELETE in the playback menu, then press the shutter-release button. The menu shown at right will be displayed. 2 Use the zoom buttons ( ▲▼ ) to highlight ALL and then press the shutt[...]

- 39 - CONCEPT PRACTICE Slidesho w The slide-show option allows unattended sequential playback of all images in the current folder that have not been hidden using HIDE IMAGE. Photographs are displayed one after the other, with a pause between each photograph. The steps for setting up and starting a slide show are as follows: 1 Using the zoom button[...]

- 40 - 4 To pause the slide show, press the shut- ter-release button. The slide show will pause and the window shown at right will be displayed. You can restart the slide show by selecting RESTART, choose a new frame interval with FRAME INTVL, or select BK to stop the slide show and return to playback mode. 5 When the slide show finishes, the pause[...]

- 41 - Hiding Photo graphs During Pla yback When creating a slide show or playing back photographs for an audience, you may want to hide some of the photographs in the current folder. Hidden items are only visible in the HIDE IMAGE menu and can not be deleted using the button or the DELETE—SELECTED or DELETE—ALL options (hidden files will be de[...]

- 42 - 5 To select the number of copies of each image to be printed, highlight COPIES and press the shutter-release button. In the COPIES menu, choose the number of copies to be printed using the zoom buttons ( ▲▼ ) and press the shutter-release button. 6 To print the date of recording on the photographs, highlight DATE and press the shutter-re[...]

- 43 - Connections This chapter provides information on connecting your camera to a computer and to a television or video-cassette recorder (VCR). Connecting to a T ele vision or VCR Using the EG-900 video cable provided with your camera, you can connect your camera to a television or VCR to view photos on a TV screen. Follow these steps: 1 Connect[...]

- 44 - Viewing Photos on a Computer Photographs stored on the memory card can be viewed on a computer either using Nikon View to transfer data directly from the camera, or by removing the memory card from the camera and reading it using a CompactFlash (CF) card reader or PC card adapter. The steps involved in a direct connection are described in th[...]

- 45 - Caring for Y our Camera To ensure that you continue to get the most from your camera, you should observe the following precautions when cleaning and storing your camera. Cleaning The lens is covered by a clear plastic shield. You should avoid touching this shield with your fingers. Use a blower to remove dirt and dust from the lens shield. I[...]

- 46 - Accessories This chapter identifies the items packaged with your camera and the accessories available for separate purchase. What’ s in the Bo x Purchasers of the COOLPIX 700 should find that the package contains the items listed below. Should you notice that any item is missing or damaged, contact your retailer as soon as possible. Option[...]

- 47 - T roub leshooting If you should notice any problems with your COOLPIX 700, check the list below before consulting your retailer or Nikon represen- tative. General Pr oblems 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. • Are the batteries correctly inserted and t[...]

- 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 however be able make a photograph at current settings until you have deleted one or more images from memory as described in “Using th[...]

- 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 channel. • Is your television compatible[...]

- 50 - Err or Messa ges When there is a problem with the flash-memory card or with the camera’s internal programming and circuitry, an error message will appear superimposed on the image in the LCD monitor. Below is a list of error messages that may be displayed by the COOLPIX 700 and the steps that should be taken to deal with them. NO T CAN BE [...]

- 51 - This error appears when all photo- graphs on the memory card have been hidden using HIDE IMAGE and the mode dial is set to PLAY. It will not be possible to play back or delete images until HIDE IMAGE has been used to allow at least one image to be displayed (see “The Camera Menus: The Play- back Menu”). A computer has overwritten a photo[...]

- 52 - Specifications Type: digital camera Recording modes: automatic (A-REC), custom (M-REC; offers monochrome 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 million pixels (1,600 × 1,200 pixels), total p[...]

- 53 - White balance: automatic TTL homing system ; programs avail- able for sunny and overcast conditions and for incandescent, fluorescent, and flash light- ing; can be preset Self-timer: two-mode, fixed-duration timer (3 sec./10 sec.) Built-in flash: guide number 7/23 (at IS0 100, m/ft) Flash control: sensor flash system Modes: automatic, “Fla[...]