Home

Nikon COOLPIX 900 digital camera Reference Manual

1. 16 17 XX 15 a D 7 ehum vy a r MONITOR MENU 18 19 20 21 fia i X Ara Ois a E 0 ig fe auvo lt S e JX le 24 26 23 25 1 Speedlight flash 2 Red eye reduction lamp 3 Photocell 4 Terminal for synchro flash unit 5 Lens 6 Control panel 7 Connector for AC adapter under cover 8 Connector for video cable under cover Selector dial Shutter release button 10 Connector for serial cable under cover 1 1 Viewfinder window 12 QUALITY Delete button 9 Sur 13 Focus Thumbnail button 14 Flash Multiple Selection button 15 Color LCD monitor 16 Zoom switch 17 Hole for camera strap 18 MONITOR button 19 MENU button 20 Flash indicator 21 Tripod connector 22 Battery cover 23 Diopter dial for adjusting viewfinder focus 24 Autofocus lamp 25 Compact flash memory card slot under cover 26 Battery cover release button Parts and Accessories Parts of the COOLPIX 900 14 The Control Panel and Color LCD Monitor The COOLPIX 900 is equipped with two displays one a black and white control panel giving the current camera settings and the other a color LCD monitor that in addition to displaying information on current
2. in the shooting menu and press the shutter release button The following menu will be displayed 4BK EXP 2 0 15 1 0 0 5 0 1 1 2 SETSSHUTTER amp Exposure can be increased or decreased up to two levels in increments of half a level To increase exposure highlight a value from 0 5 to 2 0 when a value other than 0 is high lighted a icon will be displayed and press the shutter button The view through the camera s lens will appear brighter when seen in the color LCD monitor and any photographs taken at this setting will be more exposed Similarly photographs taken at settings of from 0 5 to 2 0 will be less exposed When exposure compensation is set to any value other than 0 and the selector dial is set to M REC the exposure level will be displayed in the color LCD monitor and shooting menu while the control panel will show the exposure compensation icon VA AUTO 5 Oma 2 CARD NORMAL WA Exposure compensation level Exposure compensation has no effect when the camera is in A REC mode To restore normal programmed autoexposure highlight 0 in the exposure compensation menu and press the shutter button To return to the shooting menu without changing the exposure level highlight lt BK and press the shutter button Press the MENU button to restore the view through the lens without changing the exposure level Advanced Settings M REC
3. BK DELETE fais All ELECTED ceed ALL SETSSHUTTER amp To select multiple photographs for deletion highlight SE LECTED ard press the shutter button The window shown below will appear ARIK rite ge 8 Bo DLEE ae Be ge SETSSHUTTER amp MULTI SEL 3858 Using the zoom switch highlight a photograph that you would like to delete Images not currently visible in the window will appear when the zoom switch is used to scroll past the first or last item in the window Note however that photographs that have been hidden with HIDE IMAGE will not be displayed and hence are not available for deletion Similarly images marked with a key icon eg are protected and cannot be selected for deletion Having highlighted a photograph you would like to delete press the delete button jj or the multiple selection button sag A garbage can icon jj will appear on the selected image indicating that it has been selected for deletion Other images can then be selected in the same way Images marked with the jj icon can be deselected by highlighting the image and pressing the jj or 9 sgg button again Playback Deleting Multiple Photographs from Memory 60 After highlighting the last of the images that are to be deleted press the shutter button to select this and all images marked with a qj icon for deletion A confirmation dialog will be dis played 4BK DELETE DELETE D I MAGE N O SET
4. 15 kbps Windows 92 I kbps Macintosh separate models available for NTSC and PAL standards DC video high speed serial synchro flash terminal for external flash unit four 5V AA LR6 alkaline batteries 1 2V NiCd 1 5V NiMH 1 5V lithium R6 AA batteries may also be used Video output I O ports Power source Dimensions 157mm W x 75 H mm x 35 D mm 6 187 x 2 95 x 1 387 Weight approximately 360 g 12 8 oz without batteries Specifications ae EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Name Nikon Europe BV Address Schipholweg 321 171 PL Badhoevedorp The Netherlands declare that the product Product Name Manufacturer s Name Manufacturer s Address Nikon Digital Camera E900S PAL AC Adapter EH 30 Nikon Corporation Fuji Bldg 2 3 Marunouchi 3 chome Chiyoda ku Tokyo 100 8331 Japan is in conformity with the following Standards Safety EN60950 EH 30 EMC EN55022 Class B EN61000 3 2 1995 EN61000 3 3 1995 EN50082 IEC801 2 1991 4kV direct discharge 8kV air discharge IEC801 3 1984 3V m IEC801 4 1988 IkVAC 0 5kV I O following the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE DE LA CEE Nous Nom Nikon Europe BV Adresse Schipholweg 321 171 PL Badhoevedorp The Netherlands d clarons que ce produit Nom du produit Nom du fabricant Adresse du fabricant Nikon Digital Camera E900S PAL AC
5. Exposure Compensation 4l Metering Method In determining autoexposure and shutter speed the camera uses one of three light metering methods matrix spot or center weighted In matrix metering light is measured in sixty four different areas of the frame and exposure adjusted to a level that in most conditions best captures both brightly lit and shaded portions of the image Spot metering measures only the light at the center of the frame Where there is contrast between different portions of the image spot metering can be used to throw a subject into high relief When spot metering is used both focus and autoexposure settings will be locked when the shutter release button is half pressed Center weighted metering measures the amount of light in the entire frame while assigning the greatest weight to an area in the center of the frame equal to one quarter of the total Use this setting when you would like autoexposure to be based on lighting conditions in the center quarter of the frame To choose a metering method highlight METERING in the shooting menu and press the shutter release button The following menu will be displayed lt BK METERING EIMATRIX JSPOT Ce CENTERWE GHT SETSSHUTTER amp Highlight the desired metering method and press the shutter button The current metering method is shown by an icon in the control panel and shooting menu and when the camera is in M REC mode and the metering method is SPO
6. Infinity Macro Close Up and Self Timer for information on the self timer see Using the Self Timer below Autofocus Infinity A O A B S 7 Macro 7 Close Up l NIN M B gt Self Timer Basic Photography Focus Settings 35 Focus Lock If the color LCD monitor is on when the camera is set to Autofocus or Macro Close Up focus will be continually adjusted according to the distance to the subject if the LCD monitor is off focus settings will be adjusted only when the shutter button is pressed half way Pressing the shutter release button half way locks focus at the current position Focus will remain unchanged as long as the shutter button is held in this position even if the distance to the subject should change This is known as focus lock and can be used to manually adjust focal depth For example in the following composition the camera is fo cused on a distant point shown by the C J mark in the view finder with the result that both distant and nearby objects are in focus To create the same composition at a lower focal depth so that only objects in the foreground or middle distance are in focus focus the camera on a nearby object and then press the shutter button half way Without removing your finger from the shut ter button return the camera to Its original position and then press the shutter button the rest of
7. X will appear in the box to the left of the item You can then select additional items if desired If mutually exclusive items such as FISHEYE and WIDEADAPTER are selected only the item most recently chosen will be selected To deselect an item highlight it and press the shutter button To put the selected items into effect highlight EXECUTE and press the shutter button When any of the items in the extra function menu are in effect an X will appear in the box next to EXTRA FUNC in the shooting menu To exit the extra functions menu without putting the selected items into effect highlight lt BK and press the shutter button to return to the shooting menu or press the MENU button to restore the view through the lens Extra function settings are only effective when the selector dial is set to M REC and will be ignored when the camera is in A REC mode To restore default settings select RESET ALL from the shooting menu see Restoring Default Settings be low Individual effects can be turned off by opening the extra functions menu and deselecting the item Advanced Settings M REC Extra Functions LCD Brightness It is possible to adjust the brightness of the color LCD monitor making the image in the monitor easier to see without affecting the brightness of photographs taken with the camera to adjust the brightness of photographs use the image adjustment set tings discussed above under Image Adjustment
8. time Flash to fill in a back lit subject Slow synchronized In Slow Synchronized mode shutter speed is slowed to a minimum of seconds and the flash will activate when there is not enough light Used in combination with multi metering see Advanced Settings Metering below when the background is poorly lit a flash setting of Slow Synchronized makes it possible to capture background details that would be underexposed in Auto or Anytime Flash modes Because shutter speed is slowed it is recommended that you use a tripod to steady the camera Basic Photography Using the Flash 32 The current flash setting can be changed when the camera is in A REC or M REC modes by pressing the 4 button to cycle through the flash modes in the order Auto Flash Cancel Auto with Red Eye Reduction Anytime Flash and Slow Synchronized Flash Cancel Loo om Auto with AUTO 5 RLEY Reduction i Ez 5 Anytime Flash Slow Synchronized SLOW 4 z Note The current flash mode is stored in memory when the camera is turned off and will be restored when the camera is next turned on When the flash is set to Auto pressing the shutter release button half way will activate the auto exposure circuitry causing the flash to charge when there is not enough light A flash setting of Anytime Flash or Slow Synchronized
9. will activate and the camera will record the photograph Note To stop the automatic timer before a photograph is taken turn the selector dial to a different setting The timer will stop and the indicator will disappear from the control panel and color LCD monitor Basic Photography Using the Self Timer 237 Image Quality The COOLPIX 900 uses JPEG compression to reduce the amount of memory required to store photographs When image data are JPEG compressed some details are lost The more a photograph is compressed the more noticeable this loss of detail will be The COOLPIX 900 allows the user to control the trade off between reduced memory requirements and loss of detail by choosing from among three image quality settings Fine Normal and Basic Basic Image Quality Normal Image Quality file size approx 350KB Fine Image Quality file size approx 75KB file size approx 750KB Photographs stored at an image quality of Basic require only one quarter the memory needed for photographs recorded at an image quality of Fine but show a correspondingly greater loss of detail Normal the default setting saves a substantial amount of memory with little loss of detail Choose an image quality setting for each photograph according to the subject and the amount of memory available The current image quality setting is shown in the control panel display and if set to display camera
10. NOT FORMATTED and press the shut FORMATTED ter button to format the current card this will permanently erase any data N O on the card or turn the camera off and replace the card If NO is se lected although the camera will CARD OUT OF MEMORY CARD IS FULL CARD IMAGE CANNOT BE SAVED function normally in all other respects it will not be possible to record or playback photographs until the card has been formatted or replaced Either there is not enough memory to record an image or the card already contains the maximum of 999 photographs No photographs can be taken until some images have been deleted from memory as de scribed in Playback This error occurs when the card contains a photograph with the filename 9999 JPG The file 9999 JPG must be deleted before more photographs can be taken If the error persists transfer all photo graphs stored on the card to a com puter and format the card as de scribed in Advanced Settings For matting Memory Cards Troubleshooting Error Messages 75 This error appears when a card An error has occurred in the camera s containing no photographs is inserted internal circuitry Turn the selector CARD CONTAINS inthe camera and the selector dial is dial to OFF to clear the message NO IMAGES turned to PLAY The camera cannot oe Eee from the display wait a few seconds be used to play back photographs and then turn the camera on once
11. Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec tion against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communi cations However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help CAUTIONS Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly ap proved by Nikon Corporation may void the user s authority to operate the equipment Serial Cables Use the serial cables provided with your COOLPIX 900 see page 2 of this manual Using other interface
12. To adjust the brightness of the color monitor highlight LCD BRIGHT in the shooting menu and press the shutter button The following window will appear 48K LCDBRIGHT Using the zoom switch select the desired setting by highlighting 0 or and pressing the shutter button A setting of will darken the display slightly while results in a slightly brighter display These settings are not cumulative selecting twice in a row will only darken the display by the same amount as select ing once LCD brightness settings remain in effect even when the selector dial is set to A REC or PLAY Select 0 in the window above to restore normal brightness To exit the LCD brightness window without changing monitor brightness highlight lt BK and press the shutter button to retum to the shooting menu or press the MENU button to restore the view through the lens Auto Off Note The AUTO OFF function in the shooting menu affects only AREC and M REC modes A separate AUTO OFF function ac When the camera is operating on battery power the monitor cessed from the playback menu is available for playback mode turns off automatically if no action is performed for thirty sec See Playback Auto Off below onds three minutes when menus are displayed To change the time until the monitor turns off automatically in A REC or M REC modes highlight AUTO OFF in the shooting menu and press the shutter button The following menu will app
13. and press the shutter button The following menu will appear 4BK AUTO OFF 3 0 1 5 3 0 SET gt SHUTTER Settings of thirty seconds one minute five minutes and thirty minutes are available Highlight the desired setting and press the shutter button to put the change into effect or highlight lt BK and press the shutter button to discard any changes and return to the playback menu Pressing the MENU button will return you to playback mode Note When the monitor goes off automatically all other camera functions are deactivated and the camera itself is effectively off consuming almost no power The camera can be reactivated by pressing the MONITOR button or by pressing the shutter button half way Playback Auto Off Connections This chapter describes how to use the COOLPIX 900 with computers and television sets The camera can be connected directly to a computer or television using the serial and video cables provided or the flash memory card can be inserted in the card adapter and read by computers equipped with a PC card drive When using the camera with a computer the Nikon View 900 software provided with your camera can be used to view and copy photographs stored on the camera s flash memory card For information on installing and using Nikon View 900 consult the User s Guide or the CD ROM reference manual for your platform Connecting the Camera to a Television The COOLPIX 900 can be connected to
14. and recordings can be viewed using the Nikon View software provided with your camera or edited for use in other applications The COOLPIX 900 offers the following features e The COOLPIX 900 s charge coupled device or CCD which serves as the camera s digital film and shutter offers a resolu tion of 1 280 x 960 pixels 1 228 800 pixels The camera is also equipped with a VGA mode for recording images with a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels which allows more photo graphs to be stored and reduces the time needed to record each photograph Overview e Photographs are stored on removable compact flash memory cards With JPEG compression the four megabyte card provided with the camera can store up to twelve photo graphs of 280 x 960 pixels with little loss of detail up to six higher quality photographs and up to twenty four photo graphs at the camera s maximum compression ratio e The camera s motor driven optical zoom and autofocus make it possible to create high resolution photographs with magnifications of up to x3 A focus setting of macro close up is provided for taking photographs at ranges as close as 8 cm 3 This manual explains how to use and care for your COOLPIX 900 The next chapter Parts and Accessories introduces you to the parts of the camera This is followed by First Steps which outlines the steps you will take after you remove the camera from the box from inserting the batteries to
15. be displayed 4 BK DELETE fl DELETE 1 IMAGE VES SETSSHUTTER amp Press the zoom in switch once to select YES and then press the shutter button to delete the photograph Select NO or press the MENU button to return to playback mode without deleting the photograph For more information on playing back and deleting photographs refer to the chapter Playback below Step 10 Turn the camera off When you have finished using the camera be sure to turn the selector dial to OFF PLAY MReEc Rec The camera is off when the control panel display is blank if the monitor is off but the control panel is on the camera has not been tumed off Check that the camera is off before putting it away Step I Replace the lens cap Replace the lens cap as shown below 2 Replace cap 3 Release v latch First Steps Basic Photography A REC Basic Photography Reference This chapter describes the most frequently used techniques and camera settings flash focus and image quality settings Using the Flash The COOLPIX 900 offers a choice of five flash modes Auto Auto with Red Eye Reduction Slow Synchronized Any time Flash and Flash Cancel An icon showing the current mode is displayed in the control panel AUTO 4 Auto When the flash is set to Auto the camera s internal auto exposure circuitry will automatically activate the flash if there
16. cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules Notice for customers in Canada CAUTION This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations ATTENTION Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Notice for customers in European countries ACHTUNG Dieses Ger t entspricht den Bestimmungen der EG Direktive 87 308 EEC zur St rungsunterdrtickung Larmemission kleiner 70 dBA A Safety Precautions Be sure to observe the following safety precautions when using and storing your COOLPIX 900 e Do not look directly at the sun through the viewfinder Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment e Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or the AC adapter available separately unplug the AC adapter and remove the batteries immediately taking care to avoid burns Continued operation could result in injury After removing the batteries take the camera to an authorized Nikon service center for repairs e Do not use in the presence of flammable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas as this could result in explosion or fire e Do not place camera strap around neck Placing the camera strap around your neck could r
17. causes the flash to charge each time the shutter release button is pressed The red flash indicator next to the viewfinder will blink while the flash charges When the flash is fully charged the flash indicator will turn off and you can press the shutter button the rest of the way down to fire the flash and record a photograph Remember that when lighting is poor shutter speed is slowed making images more susceptible to blurring If possible use a tripod when making photographs in poor lighting conditions Note When using the flash be careful not to place your finger over the flash window VY Caution Using the flash close to your subject s eyes could produce temporary visual impairment Note The COOLPIX 900 s built in flash has a range of two meters at maximum zoom three meters at minimum zoom maximum angle At a focus setting of Infinity the flash will automatically be set to Flash Cancel and will not fire even when lighting is inadequate Basic Photography Using the Flash 33 Using an External Flash A flash bracket the SK E900 Multi Flash Bracket Unit is avail able separately for connecting external flash units to the COOLPIX 900 When the bracket is connected to the camera s synchro flash terminal extemal flash units mounted on the bracket are synchronized with the camera s built in flash increasing the size of the area illuminated and allowing sophisticated flash tech niques such as b
18. deleted photographs cannot be recovered be sure to make copies of any photographs you wish to keep before deleting them from memory see Connections for information on transferring photographs from memory to a computer To exit the delete dialog without deleting the currently selected image press the MENU button or use the zoom switch to highlight NO or 4 BK and then press the shutter button Playback 57 The Playback Menu In addition to the functions described above playback mode offers a menu that allows the user to create slideshows to delete several photographs simultaneously to protect photo graphs from deletion and to hide photographs so that they will not be displayed in slideshows or ordinary playback mode The time and date brightness of the color LCD monitor language used in the menus and the length of time the monitor will remain on before turning off automatically can also be set using the playback menu To access the playback menu turn the selector dial to PLAY PLAY MRec re rec Press the MENU button to display the playback menu A W X PLAY BACK A THUMBNAIL DELETE SL DESHOW PROTECT HIDE IMAGE LANGUAGE ETSSHUTTER amp LCD BRIGHT AUTO OFF CARDFORMAT DATE g lt op SETSSHUTTER The playback menu has two pages Use the zoom out W W and zoom in T A switches to highlight the desired menu item Pressing the zoom out switch when the last item on a pag
19. indica tors once more press the MONITOR button until they reap pear If no operations are performed for thirty seconds the monitor will go off automatically to save power To turn the monitor on again press the MONITOR or shutter button The length of time before the monitor goes off automatically during playback can be set using the playback menu See Auto Off below The photographs in memory can be viewed one at a time using the zoom switch Press the zoom in switch T A to page through the photographs one at a time in the order recorded or view the photographs in reverse order by pressing the zoom out W W switch An hourglass icon g will be dis played while each photograph is read from memory If the zoom switch is pressed before a photograph has been read from memory the camera will stop reading the current photo graph and start reading the next photograph To select a particular photograph for viewing press the thumb nail button FAH located above the color LCD monitor at the base of the control panel Thumbnail images of the photo graphs currently in memory will be displayed Playback 289e gt The numbers at the bottom right of each thumbnail give its position in memory the currently selected photograph is marked by a yellow border Select a photograph for viewing by pressing the zoom in switch to move forward through the thumbnails or the zoom out switch to go back If there are more than nine photogra
20. is complete the exposure count in the control panel and color LCD monitor will go down by one NORMAL AUTO amp Oma CARD umber of exposures remaining The camera will then be ready to shoot another photograph Note At some settings the exposure count may not change when a photograph has been recorded Step 9 Play the photograph back To play a photograph back turn the selector dial to PLAY ePLAY amr An hourglass icon g will be displayed in the color LCD moni tor while the camera reads a photograph from memory The most recently recorded photograph will then appear together with information on the date of recording the image quality setting and the photograph s filename and position in memory Date and time of recording Battery indicator If nothing shows in the monitor press the MONITOR button until the photograph and related information are displayed pressing the MONITOR button once more will hide the image information and battery indicator leaving only the photograph displayed First Steps Basic Photography A REC Other photographs in memory if any can be reviewed by pressing the zoom in switch T A to page through the photo graphs one at a time in the order in which they were recorded or the zoom out W W switch to page through the photo graphs in reverse order To delete the photograph currently on view press the QUALITY ij button The following dialog will
21. is not enough light This setting is the best choice in most circum stances amp Flash Cancel When set to Flash Cancel the flash will not be activated even in conditions of low light in which the flash would normally fire Set the flash to Flash Cancel when you have prepared your own lighting effects when you wish to capture natural lighting under low light conditions or where use of a flash is prohibited Because Flash Cancel uses a slower shutter speed it is recommended that you use a tripod to steady the camera AUTO 4 Auto with Red Eye Reduction This setting can be used to minimize the so called red eye effect when making portraits of SLOW 7 people or animals The red eye effect occurs when light from the flash is reflected from within the eye making the pupils seem to glow red When the red eye reduction function is used the red eye lamp will be activated whenever the flash is to be fired Pressing the shutter release button all the way down will activate the red eye lamp The main flash will fire approximately one second later Red eye reduction does not work equally well in all cases The best results can be achieved when the subject is looking directly at the viewfinder and is not at the edge of the flash s range Anytime Flash If the flash is set to Anytime Flash the flash will be activated whenever the shutter release button is fully depressed Set the flash to Any
22. settings the color LCD monitor To change the image quality setting press the QUAL ITY button to cycle through the image quality settings in the order Normal Fine and Basic QUALITY m FINE NORMAL pat aan BASIC The exposure count will change to show the number of expo sures remaining at the new setting Note Changing the image quality setting does not affect image resolution which remains a constant 280 x 960 pixels 640 x 480 pixels in VGA mode The only change is in the amount image data are compressed Basic Photography Image Quality aoe Advanced Settings M REC This chapter explores the camera settings that can be accessed and used only when the selector dial is set to M REC These settings include exposure compensation metering digital mo tor drive white balance and a variety of digital effects In M REC mode one can also set the date and time choose a lan guage for the camera s menus and messages format memory cards and adjust the brightness of the color LCD monitor The Shooting Menu Changes to advanced settings can only be made from the camera s shooting menu To access the shooting menu turn the selector dial to M REC PLAY WJREC re rec If nothing is showing in the color LCD monitor turn the moni tor on by pressing the MONITOR button Press the MENU button to display the shooting menu SHOOT I NG A EXTRA FUNC EKR dp i METERING CONTINUOUS W
23. then press the shutter button The following message will be dis played while the memory card is being formatted VY Caution Do not remove memory cards from the camera while format ting is in progress This could render the card inoperable CARD FORMATTING Advanced Settings M REC Formatting Memory Cards To exit the format window without formatting the memory card highlight NO or lt BK and press the shutter button which will return you to the shooting menu or press the MENU button to restore the view through the lens LCD On Off By default the color LCD monitor comes on when the camera is turned on and must be turned off by pressing the MONITOR switch To save power however the monitor can be set to turn off when the selector dial is turned to M REC mode to be turned on as desired using the MONITOR switch To change this setting highlight LCD ON OFF in the shooting menu and press the shutter button The following window will appear lt BK LCD O I TURNS MONITOR ON AT STARTUP N O SETSSHUTTER amp To have the monitor turn off when the selector dial is set to M REC highlight NO and press the shutter button The word OFF will appear in the shooting menu next to LCD ON OFF indicating that the monitor will not come on the next time M REC is selected after turning the camera off The monitor can be set to remain on in M REC mode by highlight ing YES and pressing the shutter button in which c
24. when the first page of thumbnails is displayed Playback Deleting Multiple Photographs from Memory Slideshow The COOLPIX 900 s slideshow option allows unattended playback of all photographs currently selected for display Once a slideshow has been started photographs will be displayed one after the other in the order recorded with a pause between each photograph To start a slideshow or to change slideshow settings highlight SLIDESHOW in the playback menu and press the shutter button The following menu will be displayed 48K SLIDESHOW O START FRAME TEMP SUSPEND gt SHUTTER SETSSHUTTER amp INTVL By default each photograph in the slideshow will be displayed three seconds depending on the length of time need to read the photograph from memory and first display it on the moni tor the length of time photographs are displayed may vary slightly To set the length of time each photograph will be displayed highlight FRAME INTVL frame interval and press the shutter button The menu shown below will appear 4BK INTERVAL S S S S SET gt SHUTTER Playback Slideshow Change the interval setting by highlighting the desired interval and pressing the shutter button or highlight BK and press the shutter button to leave the interval unchanged Either action will return you to the slideshow menu shown above While an interval setting is highlighted it will blink at the same rate as the selecte
25. Adapter EH 30 Nikon Corporation Fuji Bldg 2 3 Marunouchi 3 chome Chiyoda ku Tokyo 100 8331 Japon est conforme aux normes suivantes S curit EN60950 EH 30 CEE EN55022 Classe B EN61000 3 2 1995 EN61000 3 3 1995 EN50082 IEC801 2 1991 4kV d charge par court circuit 8kV d charge par amorcage IEC801 3 1984 3V m IEC80 1 4 1988 IkVAC 0 5kV I O selon les dispositions de la directive Basse tension 73 23 EEC et de la directive de la CEE 89 336 EEC ERKLARUNG UBER EG NORMENGERECHTHEIT Wir Name Nikon Europe BV Anschrift Schipholweg 321 1171 PL Badhoevedorp The Netherlands erkl ren hiermit da das folgende Produkt Produktbezeichnung Nikon Digital Camera E900S PAL AC Adapter EH 30 Name des Herstellers Anschrift des Herstellers Nikon Corporation Fuji Bldg 2 3 Marunouchi 3 chome Chiyoda ku Tokyo 100 8331 Japan den nachstehend aufgef hrten Normen gen gt Sicherheit EN60950 EH 30 EMG EN55022 Klasse B EN61000 3 2 1995 EN6 1000 3 3 1995 EN50082 IEC801 2 1991 4kV Direkt Entladung 8kV Raum Entladung IEC801 3 1984 3V m IEC80 1 4 1988 IkVAC 0 5kV I O und zwar gem der Niederspannungs Richtlinie 73 23 EEC und den Bestimmungen der EMC Richtlinie 89 336 EEC FO us Badhoevedorp The Netherlands August 31 1998 Place Date Signature Managing Director Lieu Date Signature Directeur g n ral Ort Datum Unterschrift Geschaftsfuhrer
26. HITE BAL IMG ADJUST LANGUAGE ETSSHUTTER amp LCD BRIGHT AUTO OFF CARDFORMAT LCD ON OFF DATE RESET ALL SETSSHUTTER The shooting menu has two pages Use the zoom out W W and zoom in T A switches to highlight the desired menu item Pressing the zoom out switch when the last item on a page is highlighted or pressing the zoom in switch when the first item is highlighted displays the next page of items To edit a high lighted item press the shutter button Press the MENU button to exit the shooting menu or highlight lt BK and press the shutter button The shooting menu contains the following items EXP Exposure Compensation Greater or lesser amounts of exposure can be selected to compensate for difficult lighting conditions Selecting a high value brings out backlit objects while washing out brightly lit portions of a photograph while low values result in darker photographs which bring out details of brightly lit objects See Exposure Compensation below METERING Metering method can be chosen from among matrix spot and center weighted In matrix metering the entire composition is considered when the camera calcu lates exposure Center weighted metering assigns the greatest weight to the center of the frame while spot metering takes into account only lighting conditions at the focus point See Metering Method below Advanced Settings M REC The Shooting Me
27. Once removed from the camera the cards can be stored or placed in a card adapter sold sepa rately to be read by any computer equipped with a Type II PC card slot Before removing the card from the camera turn the selector dial to OFF If the camera is on a tripod remove it from the tripod Turn the camera upside down lift up the card slot cover and flip tt open Push the card release button until the card can be removed by hand VY Caution Memory cards may become hot during use Ob serve due caution when removing memory cards immediately after the power has been turned off First Steps Inserting and Removing Memory Cards Checking the Battery Level Before using your camera you should check the battery level to be sure that the batteries do not need to be replaced To check the battery level turn the selector dial to M REC A REC or PLAY A battery indicator will appear in the control panel on top of the camera An identical indicator will appear in the LCD monitor when camera settings are displayed At critical battery levels a flashing battery icon will appear in the monitor regardless of whether camera settings are currently displayed or not q a Battery level normal q __ 4 Low battery replace batteries as soon as possible aes ra Battery level critical replace batteries before use ZAUN If nothing at all is showing in the control panel display either the batteries are not correctly installed o
28. SSHUTTER amp Select YES and press the shutter button to delete all selected images if more than six images have been selected only the first six will be displayed in the confirmation dialog above all selected images will however be deleted including those not visible in the dialog The following message will be displayed and the camera will return to the playback menu having de leted all selected images T DONE To return to the playback menu without deleting the photo graphs highlight NO and press the shutter button To delete all photographs currently in memory that are neither hidden nor protected highlight ALL in the delete menu and press the shutter button The following dialog will appear lt BK DELETING ALL IMAGES DELETE eO NSE XCLUDED SETSSHUTTER Highlight YES and press the shutter button to delete all images currently in memory with the exception of those which are hidden or protected The following message will be displayed and the camera will return to the playback menu having de leted all unprotected images T DONE Selecting NO will return you to the delete menu leaving all photos intact To exit any of the above dialogs and windows without deleting any images press the MENU button which will return you to playback mode or highlight ABK and press the shutter button to return to the previous display note that the ABK option is only available in the multiple delete window
29. T or CENTERWEIGHT in the color LCD monitor P a Nowa le g Q a i Metering method The icons displayed in the control panel and color LCD moni tor are shown below Setting Control Panel Color LCD Monitor MATRIX None SPOT e CENTERWEIGHT The chosen metering method is only valid when the camera is in M REC mode If the selector dial is set to A REC matrix metering will automatically be restored the camera will how ever return to the chosen method when the dial is set back to M REC To return to the shooting menu without changing the metering setting highlight lt BK and press the shutter button Pressing the MENU button while in the metering menu will restore the view through the lens without changing the metering method Advanced Settings M REC Metering Method Autoexposure Lock To bring out the back lit subject aim the camera at the back lit portion of the subject and half press the shutter release button Without releasing the button return the camera to Its original position and press the shutter button the rest of the way down In the photograph that results exposure will have been adjusted to capture the back lit subject while washing out the brightly lit background When spot metering is used half pressing the shutter button locks autoexposure to suit lighting conditions in the center of the frame This can be used in combination with focus lock see Focus Settings
30. When connecting the COOLPIX 900 to a computer use only the cables provided with the camera The COOLPIX 900 comes with a 9 pin RS 232C serial cable for connection to a male 9 pin serial connector standard on many IBM compatible comput ers and a mini DIN 8 pin RS 232 RS 422 serial cable for connec tion to Macintosh computers Use the cable appropriate to your computer Connections Connecting the Camera to a Computer 69 j Once you have connected your camera to the computer s serial port turn the camera s selector dial to M REC A REC or PLAY A data transfer icon will appear in the control panel together with a battery indicator and a card icon If no card is currently inserted in the camera the card icon will flash Ocal CARD All other indicators and the color LCD monitor will be off and the camera will not respond when the zoom switch and control panel or monitor buttons are pushed The only control opera tive when the serial cable is connected is the selector dial which can only be used to tum the camera on by turning the dial to M REC A REC or PLAY or off To restore normal operation remove the serial cable W caution Do not disconnect the serial cable while the data transfer icon is flashing Once the camera has been connected to your computer you can use Nikon View 900 to browse the contents of the camera s memory or to copy items from the camera to disk Note When unplugging the cable fro
31. XTRAFUNC EXECUTE VGA SHOT BLACK amp WHITE DIGITAL TELE FISHEYE WIDEADAPTER AE LOCK SETSSHUTTER amp The items available in the extra functions menu are described below VGA SHOT When this option is selected and the selector dial is set to M REC photographs will be recorded at a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels one quarter the camera s usual resolution of 280 x 960 pixels This results in images which require only one quarter the usual amount of memory to store although with a corresponding loss of detail In VGA mode the image quality indicator in the control panel will blink and the color LCD monitor will show a VGA mark A NORMAL AWE ms Q 54 While the camera is in VGA mode the drive setting CON TINUOUS can not be selected see Continuous Digital Motor Drive above If digital zoom is chosen either by selecting DIGITAL TELE from the extra functions menu or by pressing the zoom in switch until 2x digital zoom is activated the camera will record pictures in an area in the center of the frame half the usual height and breadth of the area usually recorded and will store the resulting image as a photograph 640 x 480 pixels in size BLACK amp WHITE This option is used to create monochrome grayscale photographs While this option is selected any photographs taken in M REC mode will be stored as grayscale images and the color LCD monitor will show the view through the camera s lens in
32. a television set mak ing it possible to play photographs back for an audience To connect the camera to a television set use the video cable supplied with the camera Lift up the lid covering the DC IN and video jacks and flip it forward to reveal the camera s video connector Connect the cable to the camera by inserting the black plug into the video jack The cable can be connected when both the camera and television are on or when either or both are off Connect the yellow plug to the television s VIDEO IN jack If your television is connected to a video cassette recorder VCR set the input switch on the VCR to LINE and then connect the yellow plug to the VIDEO IN jack on the VCR Turn the television on and select the video channel When the selector dial on the COOLPIX 900 is set to M REC A REC or PLAY the television should show the image visible in the camera s color LCD moni tor If the camera is being powered by the AC adapter available separately the television will continue to display images even after the LCD monitor has gone off automatically If the lens is rotated to face the same direction as the monitor self portrait mode the image in the television will appear upside down Note Depending on the country of purchase your COOLPIX 900 will be compatible with either the NTSC or the PAL video standard Be sure that the television uses the same video standard as the camera Connections Connecting t
33. above to create unusual exposure effects such as washing out the background while leaving a back lit subject at the edge of the frame fully exposed In the composi tion below the back lit subject is to one side and the camera is focused on a point in the background Advanced Settings M REC Metering Method 43 Continuous Digital Motor Drive Like a conventional motor drive camera the COOLPIX 900 can be set to shoot frames continuously while the shutter button is held down The COOLPIX 900 offers a choice of three drive settings in M REC mode single frame continuous and VGA sequence In single frame mode one photograph is taken each time the shutter release button is fully pressed In continuous mode photographs will be taken one after another as long as the shutter release button is held down Speed depends on the image quality setting and the type of flash memory used At a drive setting of WGA sequence photographs are recorded at a resolution of 640 x 480 VGA resolution instead of the camera s usual 1 280 x 960 and the image quality is set to Normal This reduces the amount of memory consumed by each photograph in the sequence allowing more photographs to be recorded more rapidly Up to ten photographs will be taken at approximately two frames per second each time the shutter button is pressed To change the drive setting highlight CONTINUOUS in the shooting menu and press the shutte
34. age its protective insulation leading to fire or electric shock First Steps Using the AC Adapter 19 Inserting and Removing Memory Cards The COOLPIX 900 records photographs on compact flash memory cards The camera is sold with an eight megabyte memory card additional cards of up to forty eight megabytes can be purchased separately Note When buying memory cards for the COOLPIX 900 it is recommended that you purchase Nikon made cards Other cards may not perform to specifications You will need to insert a memory card in your camera before you will be able to take photographs Cards can only be in serted in and removed from the camera when the selector dial is set to OFF e e rec VY Caution Inserting memory cards when the power is on could render the card unusable If the camera is on a tripod remove it from the tripod before inserting or removing memory cards To insert a card turn the camera upside down Then lift the card slot cover up and flip it open 006x1d1009 Insert the card as shown below sliding it in until it is firmly in place at the back of the slot VY Caution Be sure to insert the card as shown in the illustra tion with the connectors towards the bottom of the slot and the label facing out Inserting the card upside down or backwards could result in damage to the camera or to the card Compact flash memory cards can be removed from the camera without loss of data
35. ame of 9999 JPG must be deleted before more photographs can be recorded The flash doesn t work or takes more than thirty seconds to charge Indication The flash icon in the control panel shows that the flash is set to Flash Cancel B e Choose another flash setting See Using the Flash Indication Battery level is low e Ifthe battery indicator in the control panel is flashing or shows a low battery level before using the flash you will need to replace the batteries as described in Putting Batter ies in Your Camera Indication The focus icon in the control panel shows a setting of Infinity a e The flash will not work at a setting of Infinity Choose another focus setting before using the flash see Focus Settings Indication The control panel shows a L icon or the color LCD monitor shows AE L M REC The flash will not work when the camera is set to Continu ous VGA Sequence or AE Lock Set the selector dial to A REC or choose different settings before using the flash see Advanced Settings Images are over or underexposed e When using the flash be sure that your subject is at an appropriate distance see Using the Flash In M REC mode exposure can be adjusted by selecting a different metering method see Metering Method by using exposure adjustment see Exposure Adjustment or by adjust in
36. appear as read only files that can be neither deleted nor overwritten Playback Protecting Photographs from Deletion 64 Hiding Photographs When creating a slideshow or playing back photographs for an audience you may wish to hide some of the photographs in memory This can be accomplished by highlighting HIDE IMAGE in the playback menu and pressing the shutter button The following window will be displayed lt 4BK HIDE IMAGE LES A SETSSHUTTER MULTI SEL ice Using the zoom switch highlight a photograph that you would like to hide Images not currently visible will appear when the zoom switch is used to scroll past the first or last item in the window Having highlighted a photograph you would like to hide press the multiple selection button qysaz A 3 icon will appear superimposed on the selected image indicating that it will be excluded from delete and protection dialogs and will not appear in playback or slideshows Other images can then be selected in the same way Images already marked with the 8 icon can be deselected by highlighting the image and pressing the qysag button again After highlighting the last of the images you would like to hide press the shutter button to hide the currently selected image and all images marked with the amp 3 icon The following message will be displayed and then the camera will return to the play back menu To return to the playback menu without hiding o
37. are used to highlight the various menu items while the item currently highlighted can be chosen using the shutter button os cr v A N w T Zoom switch o N __ MONITOR MENU p EJ Ba A MONITOR button MENU button When the monitor is on and camera settings are displayed pressing the MONITOR button will hide the camera settings Pressing the button a second time will turn the monitor off To turn the monitor on press the MONITOR button once Note The monitor may be difficult to read in bright light sise Through the Viewfinder The viewfinder contains two frames The frame on the left is used when taking pictures at a range of 50 cm twenty inches or more that on the right when composing photographs for macro close up at ranges of 8 50 cm 3 20 The point marked by the C J indicator in the center of the viewfinder is used as the focus point for the autofocus operation For the best results when using programmed autofocus compose your photographs so that the subject is at the focus point 1 Macro close up field of view Use this frame when composing photographs in macro close up mode 2 Focus point indicator 3 Field of view normal mode Beneath the viewfinder is a diopter dial which allows users compensate for individual differences in vision by making fine adjustments to viewfinder focus Should you find that th
38. ase ON will appear in the shooting menu next to LCD ON OFF Note that even when YES is chosen setting the selector dial to M REC will not cause the monitor to come on if it has been turned off using the MONITOR button In this case the moni tor must be turned on by pressing the MONITOR button again This setting affects M REC mode only The LCD monitor will always come on when the selector dial is turned from OFF to A REC or PLAY regardless of the setting chosen in the LCD ON OFF window To return to the shooting menu without changing the monitor s on off settings highlight lt BK and press the shutter button or press the MENU button to restore the view through the lens Advanced Settings M REC LCD On Off Restoring Default Settings Exposure adjustment metering continuous white balance brightness contrast monitor brightness and extra functions settings can be restored to their factory default values by high lighting RESTORE ALL in the shooting menu and pressing the shutter button The following window will be displayed 4BK RESET ALL DEFAULT VALUES RESET Kien SETSSHUTTER Highlight RESET and press the shutter button to restore settings to the following default values Setting Default value Exposure compensation 0 Metering matrix Continuous single frame White balance automatic Image adjustment standard no adjustment Extra functions all functions off LCD brightness O no adjustment Aut
39. attery level indicator Use only 5V AA LR6 batteries Alkaline batteries are recommended but nickel cadmium NiCd nickel metal hydride NiMH and lithium batteries may also be used Note however that the battery indicator may not function properly with these types of battery On cold days the capacity of batteries tends to decrease When taking pictures outside in cold weather keep a spare set of warm batteries on hand Other Cautions Notice concerning prohibition of copying or e Comply with copyright notices reproduction The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books music paintings woodcut prints maps draw ings movies and photographs is prohibited except when it is done for personal use at home or for similar restricted and non commercial use e Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money coins securities government bonds or local government bonds even if such copies or reproductions are stamped Sample Note that simply being in possession of material which has been copied or reproduced by means of a digital camera may be punishable by law The copying or reproduction of paper money coins or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is pr
40. balance settings for M REC mode will be locked at the values the camera chose for this photograph Take the remaining photographs in the series you may wish to use a tripod to ensure that the photographs are taken from a consistent height and angle then deselect AE LOCK in the extra functions menu to restore normal autoexposure and white balance Note White balance settings will only be locked if auto white balance is selected see White Balance above At other settings only autoexposure will be locked the current white balance setting will remain in effect but cannot be changed Advanced Settings M REC Extra Functions While autoexposure lock is in effect and the camera is in M REC mode AE L autoexposure lock and WB L white balance lock indicators will be shown in the color monitor Note When autoexposure lock is in effect the flash will automatically by set to Flash Cancel and will not fire even when lighting is inadequate The above settings can be used in combination For example it is possible to use WGA SHOT together with any combination of DIGITAL TELE and AE LOCK Note however that digital zoom cannot be used in combination with either FISHEYE or WIDEADAPTER nor can FISHEYE be used at the same time as WIDEADAPTER Similarly BLACK amp WHITE cannot be used together with WGA SHOT To use the settings in the extra functions menu highlight the desired effect and press the shutter button An
41. black and white Advanced Settings M REC Extra Functions DIGITAL TELE Digital Telephoto At this setting an area in the center of the frame 640 x 480 pixels in size is digitally enlarged to a size of 1 280 x 960 pixels filling the entire frame As is the case with ordinary x2 digital zoom activated by holding down the zoom in switch when the camera is at maximum zoom images recorded at this setting will be slightly grainy Unlike ordinary digital zoom however at this setting digital zoom remains in effect while the camera is Zoomed in or out making it possible to frame photographs using the zoom switch While this setting is in effect and the selector dial is set to M REC the zoom indicator in the color LCD monitor and the green autofocus lamp will blink Because the viewfinder does not reflect the effects of digital zoom it is recommended that you frame photographs in the monitor when digital zoom is in effect Digital zoom is only in effect when the color LCD monitor is on Turning the monitor off by pressing the MONITOR button returns the camera to ordinary optical zoom mode Digital zoom will be restored when the monitor is turned on once more FISHEYE When this option is selected the combination of camera settings most appropriate for using the fish eye lens adapter sold separately is put into effect zoom is set to the widest possible angle focus is set to Infinity A the flash is set to Fla
42. ble to focus Release the shutter button and focus on a new subject at the same distance Half press the shutter button and check that the AF lamp glows steadily then with the shutter button held halfway down frame the original subject in the monitor or viewfinder Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to record the photograph Indication Exposure count shows zero e There is not enough memory to record photographs at current settings There may still be enough memory to record photographs at a lower image quality or in VGA mode 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 Playback Indication The monitor shows NO CARD PRESENT CARD IS NOT FORMATTED IMAGE CANNOT BE SAVED or THIS CARD CANNOT BE USED e Either no card is present in the camera or the card is not currently capable of recording photographs Follow the steps given in Error Messages below Indication There are 999 photographs in memory e The camera cannot store more than 999 images regardless of their size or the size of the flash memory card Replace the card or delete some photographs Indication The most recently recorded photograph has a filename of 9999 JPG when viewed in playback mode e The camera cannot record images when the flash memory card contains a file ending in 9999 JPG The photograph with a filen
43. btained e The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice e Nikon has made every effort to produce a perfect manual but should you find any mistakes we would be grateful if you would kindly let us know The address of Nikon s representative in your area is provided separately e Nikon is not liable for damages resulting from the use of this product Trademark Information Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc Microsoft is a registered trademark and Windows a trademark of Microsoft corporation IBM PC AT is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc All other trade names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders A Symbol The A symbols in this manual signify important safety precau tions All passages marked with this indication should be read prior to installation to prevent injury to yourself or to others These indications are also placed in the table of contents to mark passages that should be read before use Y Symbol The W symbols in this manual signify the need for caution when using the product These indications are placed in sections that should be read before operation to prevent damage to the product Federal Communications Commission FCC Radio Frequency Interference
44. ces can be selected The COOLPIX 900 offers separate programs for exterior bright sunlight and over cast and interior incandescent and fluorescent lighting To choose a white balance program highlight WHITE BAL in the shooting menu and press the shutter button The following menu will appear 4 BK WHITE BAL FLASH ET gt SHUTTER A white balance program can be selected from among AUTO automatic white balance the default setting suited to a wide variety of light sources SUNNY for bright sunlight IN CANDESCENT for incandescent light bulbs FLUORES CENT for fluorescent light CLOUDY for taking photo graphs outdoors in overcast conditions and FLASH when using the flash Highlight the desired setting and press the shutter button An icon corresponding to the chosen program will appear next to WHITE BAL in the shooting menu At settings other than AUTO an icon indicating the current white balance setting will appear in the color LCD monitor when the selector dial is set to M REC and the monitor is set to display camera settings White balance program sunny The white balance setting has no effect when the camera is in A REC mode in which case automatic white balance will be used The selected white balance program will be restored when the selector dial is turned to M REC To exit the white balance menu without changing the white balance program highlight lt BK and press the shutter button to return t
45. d value Having selected an interval setting start the slideshow by high lighting START in the slideshow menu and pressing the shut ter button Photographs will be displayed one after the other in the order recorded starting with the first oldest photograph in memory and ending with the last most recent Photographs that have been hidden using HIDE ITEM will however not be shown Each photo will remain on display for the specified interval The slideshow can be terminated before the last slide has been displayed by pressing the MENU key causing the photograph currently on display in the slideshow to appear in playback mode To pause the slideshow without terminating it press the shutter release button The following pause window will ap pear EEK oR bsg t 4 Lr AA H 4RESTART FRAME INTVL To exit the slideshow and return to the playback menu highlight lt BK and press the shutter button Highlight RESTART and press the shutter button to resume the slideshow at the point it was interrupted To adjust the length of time each photograph is displayed highlight FRAME INTVL and press the shutter button The interval menu shown on the previous page will appear highlight the desired interval and press the shutter button to start the slideshow over again from the beginning at the new interval setting or highlight BK and press the shutter button to return to the playback menu Pressing the MENU button while the slideshow
46. d you notice that anything is missing or damaged contact your retailer immedi ately Carrying case 1 AA LR6 alkaline batteries 4 EC 8CF 8MB compact Lens cap 1 flash memory card 1 ie AS Camera strap 1 eoit cable 1 Parts and Accessories What s in this Package SC E900M serial cable Macintosh RS 232C RS 422 1 SC E900 serial cable IBM PC AT RS 232C 1 eo User s guide 1 Open Me First Open Me First envelope 1 Fast Track guide 1 Software CD ROM 1 containing Macintosh and Windows browser software eo Reference CD ROM 1 contain ing on line reference manuals and Adobe Acrobat Reader Optional Accessories At the time of writing the following optional accessories were available for the COOLPIX 900 Contact your local Nikon EH 30 AC adapter representative or retailer for details shape of cable depends on country of purchase e Fish eye lens adapter FC E8 e Wide angle lens adapter WC E24 e Multi Flash Bracket Unit SK E900 Nikon Compara ceam g CA 20 J L EC AD PC card adapter 8MB 15MB 30MB and 48MB compact flash memory cards Parts and Accessories Optional Accessories HBe Parts of the COOLPIX 900 4 7 8 9 3 2 nr RML OIEN DO naz 9 8889f0 12 13 14
47. dapter is properly connected See Using the AC Adapter e Are the batteries dead Put new batteries in the camera as described in Putting Batteries in Your Camera The control panel is on but nothing shows in the color monitor Press the MONITOR button until the monitor comes on No indicators are visible in the color monitor Press the MONITOR button until indicators are visible If a slideshow is currently in progress halt the slideshow first by pressing the MENU key If the monitor is showing an en larged view of a photograph in playback mode press the multiple select button q sgg first to restore normal playback display The color monitor is hard to read Indication Monitor is too dark or too bright e Adjust the brightness of monitor as described in Advanced Settings LCD Brightness Indication Display is dirty e Clean the display with a soft dry cloth as described in Car ing for Your Camera The camera does not record an image when the shutter button is fully pressed Indication The selector dial is set to OFF or PLAY Turn the selector dial to A REC or M REC when making photographs Indication The battery indicator in the monitor or control panel is flashing e There is no longer enough battery power to record photo graphs Replace the batteries before using the camera Troubleshooting General Problems 72 Indication The AF lamp is flickering The camera is una
48. dit the se lected item by pressing the zoom in switch T A to increase its value or the zoom out switch W W to decrease its value Pressing the zoom switch once changes the value of the se lected item by one while holding the switch down causes the value to change rapidly When the maximum value is reached pressing the zoom in switch will return the selected item to its minimum value To select the next item for editing press the shutter button To change the order in which the month day and year are displayed highlight the letters showing the current order Y M D in the example above then press the zoom switch to cycle through the settings in the order Y M D year month day M D Y month day year D M Y day month year Pressing the shutter button when the desired order is highlighted will set the date and return you to the previous menu If an invalid combi nation of month and day such as 02 30 is chosen the camera will automatically set the date to the first of the following month when changes are saved To exit the date menu without making any changes press the MENU button First Steps Setting the Time and Date Note The clock calendar is powered by a separate rechargeable battery which is charged as necessary when the main batteries are in place or the AC adapter is connected 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 main batte
49. e is highlighted or pressing the zoom in switch when the first item is highlighted displays the next page of items To edit a high lighted item press the shutter button To exit the playback menu press the MENU button or highlight BK and press the shutter button The playback menu contains the following items THUMBNAIL Selecting this option causes the thumbnail list to be displayed as described in the preceding section DELETE Using this option the user can choose to delete all photo graphs currently in memory or select multiple photo graphs for deletion See the following section Deleting Multiple Photographs from Memory SLIDESHOW When this option is selected all the photographs cur rently selected for display will be shown one after the other with a pause between each photograph See Slideshow below for details PROTECT Selected photographs can be protected from accidental deletion using this option See Protecting Photographs from Deletion below Playback The Playback Menu HIDE IMAGE When displaying photographs to an audience it may be desirable to exclude some of the photographs in memory from playback and deletion This option can be used to hide selected photographs as described in Hiding Photo graphs below LANGUAGE The language used in the camera s menus and messages can be chosen from among English French German and Japanese See First Steps Choosing a Language
50. e on Memory Cards The COOLPIX 900 uses Compact Flash flash memory cards to store photographs While the COOLPIX 900 can be used with any make of compact flash memory that conforms to Compact Flash specifications tt does not perform equally well with all makes of card The use of Nikon compact flash memory cards is recommended Other Cautions To ensure that you can continue to enjoy the use of your COOLPIX 900 you should observe the following precautions V Do not touch the lens with your fingers The proper procedure for cleaning the camera s lens is described in Caring for Your Camera V Handle the lens and moving parts with care Do not apply force to the lens or to the battery card or connector covers These parts are especially susceptible to damage Do not attempt to rotate the lens and viewfinder past the limits of the hinge When carrying the camera do not pick the camera up by the lens Safety Precautions V Do not cut power when the camera is on Do not unplug the camera or remove the batteries while the camera is on or while data are being recorded or items deleted from memory Forcibly cutting power to the camera in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to the camera s internal circuitry or memory For this reason it would not be advisable to carry the camera from one place to another while it is connected to the AC adapter as this could result in the camera becoming unplugged accid
51. e view through the viewfinder is out of focus even when the image in the color LCD monitor is in focus adjust viewfinder focus by turning the diopter dial Parts and Accessories Through the Viewfinder l6 First Steps This chapter guides you through the steps you will take after removing the camera from the box from inserting the batteries to making your first photographs and playing them back Before you will be able to use your camera you will need to e attach the camera strap e insert batteries or connect the AC adapter e insert the compact flash memory card e choose the language to be used in the setting and play back menus e set the camera s clock calendar to the current date and time These tasks are detailed on the pages that follow Once these steps have been completed your camera will be ready to take photographs and play them back as described at the end of this chapter More detailed information on camera settings and on playing images back may be found in the chapters following Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown below Note Feed at least 5 cm 2 of the strap through the final hole Keep the strap over your shoulder or around your wrist when carrying the camera Putting Batteries in Your Camera When putting new batteries in your camera first rotate the selector dial to OFF if you are using the AC adapter you should also unplug the camera If the camera is
52. ear 4BK AUTO OFF SETSSHUTTER amp Settings of thirty seconds one minute five minutes and thirty minutes are available Highlight the desired setting and press the shutter button to put the change into effect or highlight lt BK and press the shutter button to discard any changes and return to the shooting menu Pressing the MENU button will return you to M REC mode Note When the monitor goes off automatically all other camera functions are deactivated and the camera itself is effectively off consuming almost no power The camera can be reactivated by pressing the MONITOR button or by pressing the shutter button half way Advanced Settings M REC Auto Off 5l Formatting Memory Cards Compact flash memory cards must be formatted before they can be used in the camera unformatted cards can be formatted when inserted as is described in Troubleshooting below You can also format cards to remove all data from the card For matting memory cards permanently deletes all photographs that may be stored on the card be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer see Connec tions below To format a memory card from the shooting menu highlight CARDFORMAT and press the shutter but ton The following window will appear 4BK FORMAT WARNING ALL carp MAGES WILL BE DELETED FORMAT N O SETSSHUTTER amp Press the zoom in switch T A to highlight FORMAT
53. entally V Turn the camera off before connecting the AC adapter Be sure the camera is off before connecting the AC adapter V Do not drop Your camera may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration V Keep away from strong magnetic fields Do not use or store your camera in the vicinity of equipment that produces strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields The magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters or household television sets could cause interference on the color LCD monitor damage data stored on the flash memory card or affect the camera s internal circuitry V Keep dry The COOLPIX 900 is not waterproof and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity V Keep free of salt sand and dust After using your camera at the beach or seaside wipe off any sand or salt with a lightly dampened cloth and then dry your camera thoroughly V Avoid sudden changes in temperature Sudden changes in temperature such as occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day can cause condensation inside the camera To prevent condensation place the camera in its carrying case or a plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature V Batteries When you turn the camera on check the battery level displayed in the control panel to determine whether the batteries need to be replaced See Checking the Battery Level for a description of the b
54. er brightness and contrast settings have no effect in A REC mode Normal brightness can be restored by selecting STANDARD from the image adjust ment menu or by turning the selector dial to OFF To decrease brightness select BRIGHTNESS Contrast can be increased by selecting CONTRAST or decreased by selecting CONTRAST These settings are mutually exclusive and are not cumulative Only one setting will be in effect at a time selecting another brightness or contrast setting cancels the previous selection At settings other than STAN DARD the current image adjustment setting is shown in the color LCD monitor if it is on and set to display camera settings Image adjustment BRIGHTNESS To exit the image adjustment menu without changing the brightness or contrast highlight lt BK and press the shutter button to retum to the shooting menu or press the MENU button to restore the view through the lens Advanced Settings M REC Image Adjustment Extra Functions The COOLPIX 900 s extra functions menu offers both digital effects and pre programmed settings for the optional fish eye and wide angle lens adapters The digital effects available are digital zoom autoexposure lock and VGA and or grayscale recording A menu of options can be viewed by highlighting EXTRA FUNC in the shooting menu and pressing the shut ter button Options currently selected are marked by an X in the box to the left of the item ABK E
55. er is approximately 85 of that of the lens The viewfinder will therefore show an area slightly smaller than that which will appear in the actual photo graph At distances of between 8 and 50 cm 3 20 objects centered in viewfinder will appear off center in the actual photo graph Use the macro close up field of view or the color LCD monitor when framing subjects at a short distance from the lens Note The viewfinder is equipped with optical zoom linked to the lens The viewfinder does not however show images framed in digital zoom mode at the actual zoom ratio Use the monitor when taking photographs with digital zoom Step 7 Half press the shutter release button When the shutter release button is pressed halfway the camera will determine the aperture and shutter speed best surted to current lighting conditions and the distance to the subject Once the focus operation is complete the green autofocus lamp next to the viewfinder will glow steadily These settings will remain unchanged as long as the shutter button is half pressed even if the distance to the subject should change this focus lock can be used to focus the camera on a subject not in the center of the final composition The zoom ratio cannot be changed while focus lock is in effect Autofocus does not perform well when the image framed contains little contrast when the subject at the focus point is much brighter than the remainder of
56. esult in strangulation Special care should be taken to avoid placing the strap around the neck of an infant or child Do not disassemble Touching the camera s internal parts could result in injury In the event of a malfunction the camera should be repaired only by a qualified technician Should the camera break open as the result of a fall or other accident remove the batteries and or AC adapter and then take the camera to an authorized Nikon service center for repairs Observe proper precautions when handling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this camera Turn the selector dial to OFF before replacing the batteries If you are using the AC adapter be sure to unplug the camera Use only 1 5V AA LR6 batteries Alkaline batteries are recommended but nickel cadmium NiCd nickel metal hydride NiMH and lithium batteries may also be used Note however that the battery indicator may not function properly with these types Because of their short life span the use of manganese batteries is not recommended Using other types of battery could cause fire When inserting batteries align their positive and negative poles as shown in the label at the entry to the battery chamber Safety Precautions When replacing the main batteries replace all batteries at the same time using only one type of battery Do not mix bat
57. expose the cord to heat or flame or place heavy objects on the cord When removing the cord from a power outlet pull on the adapter never pull directly on the cord itself Should the cord be damaged return it to your retailer for a replacement Continued use could result in fire or electric shock Do not use the AC adapter near water or expose the cord to steam or moisture Do not handle the AC adapter when your hands are wet Do not expose the adapter to heat or flame Do not disassemble Unplug the adapter when not in use when replacing the batteries and when cleaning the adapter or putting it away Keep out of reach of children Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the camera s batteries or other small parts into their mouths Do not walk while looking through viewfinder Walking while looking through the camera s viewfinder or color LCD monitor could result in a fall or other injury Observe caution when operating the flash Using the flash close to your subject s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment Do not put fingers or clothing into the camera hinge The COOLPIX 900 features a hinged body which allows the lens and viewfinder to rotate 270 Be careful not to catch your fingers hair or clothing in the hinge e When using the viewfinder When operating the selector dial with your eye to the viewfinder care should be taken not to put your finger in your eye accidentally A Not
58. f reading JPEG files If you have no other JPEG capable software install Nikon View to read files from the camera s flash memory card e Is your computer properly configured for an ATA RAM card Windows 3 1 only Consult the manual for your computer s card drive Nikon View 900 displays a communications error when you attempt to view the camera s photographs on your computer Checklist e Is the camera correctly connected to the computer Connect the camera to your computer s serial port as de scribed in Connections e Is Nikon View properly installed on your computer Consult the User s Guide or reference manual for your platform Troubleshooting General Problems 74 Error Messages When there is a problem with the flash memory card or with the camera s internal programming and circuitry an error mes sage will appear superimposed on the image in the color LCD monitor Below is a list of error messages that may be dis played by the COOLPIX 900 and the steps that should be taken to deal with them The camera can not detect a flash O memory card Turn the selector dial CARD to OFF and confirm that the flash NO CARD memory card has been correctly PRESENT inserted in the camera as described in First Steps Inserting and Removing Memory Cards Use a Nikon compact flash memory card CARD THIS CARD CANNOT BE USED The card has not been formatted for Q use by the COOLPIX 900 Highlight CARD IS
59. for the Menus above LCD BRIGHT LCD Brightness This item allows the user to adjust the brightness of the color LCD monitor as described in Advanced Settings LCD Brightness above AUTO OFF When the camera is operated on battery power the color LCD monitor will go off automatically if there is no input for thirty seconds AUTO OFF can be used to extend this limit for playback as described in Auto Off below CARDFORMAT Choose CARDFORMAT to format compact flash memory cards for use in the COOLPIX 900 as described in Advanced Settings Formatting Memory Cards above DATE Choose DATE to set the camera s clock calendar as described in First Steps Setting the Time and Date Playback The Playback Menu 59 Deleting Multiple Photographs from Memory While single photographs can be deleted in playback mode as described at the beginning of this chapter it is also possible to select multiple images for simultaneous deletion or to delete all unprotected photographs currently selected for display Note that once deleted photographs cannot be recovered remem ber to copy to a computer any images you would like to keep before using the options described below see Connections for information on backing up the contents of the camera s memory to a computer To delete multiple images highlight DELETE in the playback menu and press the shutter button The following menu will be displayed
60. g brightness or contrast as described in Image Adjustment Troubleshooting General Problems 73 j Your television will not show the view visible in the color LCD monitor Checklist e Is the camera correctly connected to the television set Connect the camera as described in Connecting the Camera to a Television e Is the television tuned to the video channel Tune the television to the video channel e Is your television compatible with the COOLPIX 900 The COOLPIX 900 comes in a NTSC compatible model for use in countries that have adopted the NTSC standard and a PAL compatible model for use in countries that have adopted the PAL standard When using your COOLPIX 900 over seas check to be sure that the local video standard matches that of the camera Your camera does not display photographs stored on a flash memory card e Have the files been written or renamed by a computer The COOLPIX 900 can only read files that have been re corded by the camera and are named according to the conventions used by the camera Your computer can t read photographs recorded on the camera s flash memory card Checklist e ls the card correctly inserted in a PC card adapter Insert the card as shown in Reading Memory Cards with a Computer e s the card correctly installed in the computer Follow your computer s documentation when inserting a PCMCIA card adapter e Does the computer have software capable o
61. he Camera to a Television Reading Memory Cards with a Computer Photographs stored on the COOLPIX 900 s flash memory card can be read by any PC or Macintosh computer equipped with a PCMCIA Type Il or Type Ill PC card slot check your computer s documentation to determine whether it has the appropriate kind of card slot The card can also be read using a Compact Flash card reader Images recorded on the card can be copied to the computer s hard disk for long term storage or viewed directly using Nikon View 900 or any other software capable of reading JPEG images Before the flash memory card can inserted in the computer s PC card drive it must be placed in a PC card adapter available separately from Nikon Turn the selector dial on the camera to OFF and remove the memory card as described in First Steps Inserting and Removing Memory Cards Insert the card into the adapter as shown below A Nikon CompactFlash Card g CA 20 Insert the adapter into the computer s PC card slot as described in the computer s instruction manual on computers running Windows 3 1 it may be necessary to install an ATA RAM card driver before the computer will recognize the card Once the card is in place it will function as would any other drive Photo graphs are stored as JPEG files under the filenames used when the camera is in playback mode see Playback above and may be handled as you would other files If Nikon View 900 has been i
62. i contents Nikon DIGITAL CAMERA COOLPIX 900 Reference Manual Cautions Safety Precautions A Note on Memory Cards Other Cautions Overview Parts and Accessories What s in this Package Optional Accessories Parts of the COOLPIX 900 The Control Panel and Color LCD Monitor Through the Viewfinder First Steps Attaching the Camera Strap Putting Batteries in Your Camera Using the AC Adapter Inserting and Removing Memory Cards Checking the Battery Level Choosing a Language for the Menus Setting the Time and Date Basic Photography A REC Basic Photography Reference Using the Flash Focus Settings Using the Self Timer Image Quality Advanced Settings M REC Specifications The Shooting Menu Exposure Compensation Metering Method Continuous Digital Motor Drive White Balance Image Adjustment Extra Functions LCD Brightness Auto Off Formatting Memory Cards LCD On Off Restoring Default Settings Playback The Playback Menu Deleting Multiple Photographs from Memory Slideshow Protecting Photographs from Deletion Hiding Photographs Auto Off Connections Connecting the Camera to a Television Reading Memory Cards with a Computer Connecting the Camera to a Computer Caring for Your Camera Cleaning Storage Troubleshooting General Problems Error Messages Cautions e The reproduction of this manual in whole or in part is prohibited save in cases in which Nikon s prior permission has been o
63. ill choose the shutter speed and aperture best suited to record subjects at distances of 50 cm 20 or more and the flash will be fired whenever lighting is inadequate Different settings can be chosen depending on your needs using the buttons next to the control panel A detailed description of the settings available in automatic mode may be found in the following chapter Basic Photography Reference First Steps Basic Photography A REC Step 5 Ready the camera The COOLPIX 900 s color LCD monitor is joined to the lens by a rotating hinge allowing the user to hold the camera at almost any angle while making photographs When framing photographs in the monitor the camera can be held as shown below Framing photographs in the monitor Self portrait mode Note In self portrait mode with the lens rotated to point at the user a mirror image of the view through the lens will be shown in the monitor and camera settings will be hidden Photographs taken in this mode will not however be reversed The color LCD monitor gives an accurate indication of how the final photograph will turn out adjusted for exposure focus and zoom In order to save power you may however wish to turn the monitor off when not using the camera s menus In this case hold the camera as shown below to frame photographs in the viewfinder Note Be sure that the lens and flash window are not obstructed by your fingers hai
64. ing is shown in the control panel and if set to display camera settings the color LCD monitor Autofocus Autofocus mode is used when photographing subjects at ranges of 50 cm 20 or more Ah Infinity A setting of Infinity can be used to maximize focal depth so that both distant and nearby objects are in focus No autofocus operation is performed focus is fixed at a distance of thirty meters just under one hundred feet Note At a focus setting of Infinity the flash is automatically set to Flash Cancel and will not fire even when lighting is inadequate W Macro Close Up Macro close up is used to focus on subjects at distances of 20 50 cm or 820 if the camera is Zoomed out to the maximum angle the camera will be able to focus on subjects as close as 8 cm or 3 Note that at close range the flash is sometimes unable to light the entire subject When using the flash in macro close up mode it is recommended that you take a test photograph to verify the effects of the flash Note When using macro close up with the camera zoomed out to the maximum angle the green autofocus lamp may glow steadily even when the camera is not in focus Check focus in the color LCD monitor before taking a photograph The current focus setting can be changed when the camera is in A REC or M REC modes by pressing the a amp 8 button to cycle through the focus and self timer settings in the order Autofocus
65. ing that no card is present If the monitor is blank press the MONITOR button until the view through the camera s lens is visible Should the monitor remain blank check whether the control panel on top of the camera is on If not rotate the selector dial to OFF and check that the batteries are properly inserted or that the AC adapter is connected and plugged in Press the MENU key to bring up the shooting menu If the menu is not in English press the zoom out switch W W until the last item in the first page of options is selected in the illustrations below XXX has been substituted for the letters actually appearing in the display XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX gt F XXXXXXXXXX Select the last item in the XXX XXXXXXXXS first page of options With the last item selected press the shutter button The following menu will appear lt XX_ LANGUAGE D DEUTSCH German E ENGL SH English F FRAN AIS French a AAG Japanese XXX XXX XXX X XS Select the desired language using the zoom switch and then press the shutter button to register your choice The menus and dialogs shown in the color LCD monitor will then be displayed in the chosen language First Steps Choosing a Language for the Menus 22 Setting the Time and Date The camera s clock calendar is not set at the factory When you first tum on your camera you will need to set the time and date To d
66. is paused will end the slideshow and display the current photograph in playback mode When the last photograph in memory has been displayed the slideshow will pause automatically and the pause window shown above will appear Highlight RESTART and press the shutter button to begin the slideshow from the beginning or press the MENU button to display the last photograph in memory in playback mode Highlighting lt BK and pressing the shutter button will return you to the playback menu while selecting FRAME INTVL will bring up the interval menu shown above To exit the slideshow menu and retum to the playback menu without starting a slideshow or adjusting the interval setting highlight lt BK in the slideshow menu and press the shutter button Pressing MENU while in the slideshow menu will return you to playback mode Playback Slideshow Protecting Photographs from Deletion To protect selected photographs from deletion highlight PRO TECT in the playback menu and press the shutter button The following window will be displayed _48K PROTECT TESTU MULTI SEL 8G Using the zoom switch highlight a photograph that you would like to protect Images not currently visible will appear when the zoom switch is used to scroll past the first or last item in the window Photographs that have been hidden with HIDE IMAGE will not be displayed and consequently cannot be protected using this option Hidden images however cannot be se
67. itor This setting only affects the monitor not photographs taken with the camera See LCD Bright ness below AUTO OFF By default the color monitor turns off automatically if no operation is performed for thirty seconds AUTO OFF allows the user to choose how long the monitor will remain on in A REC or M REC modes a separate AUTO OFF function is available for playback mode See Auto Off below CARDFORMAT Choose CARDFORMAT to format compact flash memory cards for use in the COOLPIX 900 as described in Formatting Memory Cards below LCD ON OFF This setting controls whether the color LCD monitor comes on automatically or remains off to save battery power when the camera is turned on See LCD On Off below DATE Choose DATE to set the camera s clock calendar as described in First Steps Setting the Time and Date RESET ALL Resets exposure metering motor drive white balance brightness contrast monitor brightness extra functions and LCD ON OFF settings to their factory default values as described in Restoring Default Settings below Exposure Compensation While the camera s matrix metering system can adjust auto exposure to suit most lighting conditions in some cases it may be necessary to adjust exposure to bring out a back lit subject or to darken an image that would be too bright To adjust the camera s autoexposure settings to increase or decrease expo sure highlight EXP
68. ixels that are always lit or that do not light This is a characteristic common to all LCD displays and does not indicate a malfunction The monitor also contains a fluorescent backlight Should the display begin to dim or flicker contact your Nikon service representative Specifications STE White balance automatic TTL homing system with manual adjustment for sunny and overcast condi tions and incandescent fluorescent and flash lighting Self timer fixed duration timer 10 sec Built in flash guide number 9 at ISO 100 m Flash control sensor flash system Range 3m 9 8 at maximum angle W 2m 6 6 at maximum zoom T Modes automatic Flash Cancel off automatic with red eye reduction Anytime Flash forced on slow synchronized Red eye reduction pre flash illuminates for 0 8 sec before main flash Storage removable Compact Flash memory Format JPEG EXIF 2 0 Compression ratio approximately in Fine mode g in Normal mode in Basic mode Capacity 8MB card approximately twelve images in Fine mode twenty four images in Normal mode forty eight images in Basic mode Playback Modes single frame zoom thumbnail nine frames slide show Deletion all frames or selected frames Attributes hidden and protected attributes can be set for each image Supported platforms Mac OS System 7 5 1 or later Windows 95 or later Interface serial interface Data transfer rate
69. lected and are thus protected from deletion Having highlighted a photograph you would like to protect press the multiple selection button qysag A key icon eg will appear superimposed on the selected image indicating that it has been selected for protection Other images can then be selected in the same way Images already marked with the icon can be deselected by highlighting the image and pressing the qysag button again After highlighting the last of the images you wish to protect press the shutter button to protect the currently selected image and all images marked with the eg icon The following message will be displayed and then the camera will return to the play back menu To return to the playback menu without changing the protec tion status of any photographs highlight lt BK and press the shutter button note that the lt BK option is only available in the protect window when the first page of thumbnails is dis played Press the MENU button to return to playback mode while leaving the protection status of all photographs unchanged Protected photographs cannot be deleted using the DE LETE SELECTED or DELETE ALL options nor can they be erased from memory by pressing the fj button while in playback mode Formatting the memory card will however permanently erase all protected photographs When the card is read by a computer equipped with a PC card drive see Con nections below protected images will
70. m the camera pull the cable from the camera while pushing the cable s release button located on the underside of the connector Unplug the cable by the connector not by pulling directly on the cable itself L Wf caution Do not use the camera with a computer when battery power is low or critical If the battery indicator in the control panel shows low or critical when the camera is connected to a computer wait for the data transfer icon to stop flashing then disconnect the camera and replace the batteries or connect the AC adapter sold separately Connections Connecting the Camera to a Computer 70 Caring for Your 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 If you do get a fingerprint or other stain on the shield wipe it carefully with a soft cloth Periodically dust the color LCD monitor with a soft dry cloth You should also clean the viewfinder and the body of the camera with a soft cloth after removing dust and dirt with a blower If necessary the body of the camera may be cleaned with a damp cloth although you should be sure to dry the camera immediately afterward Do not apply alcohol thinner or any other cleaning fluids to an
71. nstalled the photographs on the card can be browsed in the same fashion as when the camera is connected directly to a computer Note The COOLPIX 900 can recognize and play back only images that are created by the camera itself It cannot read JPEG files created on a computer or by another camera While it is possible to write files from the computer to the flash memory card the camera will not recognize them It may also not recognize files it has itself recorded if the directory folder or filenames have been changed using a computer Connections Reading Memory Cards with a Computer 68 Connecting the Camera to a Computer Serial cables are provided with your COOLPIX 900 for connec tion to Macintosh and IBM compatible computers If Nikon View 900 is installed on your computer a serial connection can be used to browse the photographs stored in the camera To connect the camera to a computer remove the rubber cap that covers the camera s serial connector Then after making sure that both camera and computer are off connect the serial cable as shown below The cable can be connected when both the camera and computer are on or when they are off Attach the other end of the cable to the computer s serial port IBM compatibles or printer or modem port Macintosh m IBM compatibles q 4m az P Macintosh Note
72. nu CONTINUOUS Digital Motor Drive A choice of three drive settings is offered single shot continuous and VGA sequence In single shot mode one photograph is taken each time the shutter button is fully pressed In continuous and VGA sequence modes the camera will continue to record photographs as long as the shutter button is held down See Continuous Digital Motor Drive for details WHITE BAL White Balance White balance can be adjusted for different lighting condi tions by choosing from among settings for exterior bright sunlight overcast or interior incandescent fluorescent flash lighting See White Balance below IMG ADJUST Image Adjustment Brightness and contrast can be adjusted digitally to com pensate for difficult lighting conditions See Image Adjust ment below LANGUAGE The language used in the camera s menus and messages can be chosen from among English French German and Japanese See First Steps Choosing a Language for the Menus above EXTRA FUNC Extra Functions This item offers a range of digital effects including digital zoom conversion to grayscale black and white or VGA and autoexposure lock It also provides special settings for the optional fish eye and wide angle lens adapters See Extra Functions below Advanced Settings M REC The Shooting Menu LCD BRIGHT LCD Brightness This ttem allows the user to adjust the brightness of the color LCD mon
73. o off 30 seconds Date language and LCD on off settings together with flash focus and image quality settings are not affected when settings are reset To return to the shooting menu without changing settings highlight NO or BK and press the shutter button or press the MENU button to restore the view through the lens Advanced Settings M REC Restoring Default Settings 54 Playback This chapter describes how to view photographs stored in the flash memory card how to create a slide show using these photos and how to delete unwanted photographs from memory These playback functions are available when the selector dial is turned to PLAY fe PLAY Deo ec C Turning the selector dial to PLAY causes an hourglass icon g to be displayed in the color LCD monitor while the camera reads the most recently recorded photograph from memory and displays it in the monitor if there is no card in the camera or the card currently in the camera contains no images or is not formatted an error message will be displayed error messages are described in Troubleshooting below The camera s playback display is shown below Date and KEEBI time of recording 11 36 Filename Xeon axe ces S Battery indicator the first four letters of the filename are omitted IBI Position in memory The filename date of recording and other indicators can be hidden by pressing the MONITOR button To view the
74. o so tum the selector dial to M REC PLAY WJREC are Dic Ol Wait one or two seconds for the camera to complete start up The color LCD monitor should show the camera s current settings superimposed on the view through the lens If the date has yet to be set the date 00 00 00 00 00 will be shown flashing at the top right corner of the display Note If there is no card currently in the camera in place of the camera settings the monitor will show a message indicating that no card is present If the monitor is blank press the MONITOR button until the view through the camera s lens is visible Should the monitor remain blank check whether the control panel on top of the camera is on If not rotate the selector dial to OFF and check that the batteries are properly inserted or that the AC adapter is connected and plugged in Press the MENU button to display the shooting menu shown below at left lt BK SHOOT I NG A EXTRA FUNC LCD BRIGHT AUTO OFF CARDFORMAT LCD ON OFF DATE RESET ALL SET SSHUTTER 0 EXP METERING S CONTINUOUS A WHITE BAL 0 IMG ADJUST Wil LANGUAGE SETSSHUTTER Press the zoom out switch W W until the DATE item in the second page of the shooting menu is selected as shown above at right then press the shutter button to display the date menu Day Year First Steps Setting the Time and Date 23 The item currently selected for editing will flash E
75. o the shooting menu or press the MENU button to restore the view through the lens Advanced Settings M REC White Balance 45 Image Adjustment In M REC mode it is possible to adjust digitally the brightness or contrast of photographs taken with the camera Brightness can be increased to bring out poorly lit portions of the compo sition or decreased to prevent bright portions of the composi tion from being washed out Unlike exposure compensation this is a digital effect which increases or decreases the brightness of all pixels in the image as opposed to adjusting aperture and shutter speed to increase or decrease exposure Increasing contrast increases the difference between light and dark portions of the image making shadows and outlines more distinct Decreasing contrast has the opposite effect To adjust the brightness or contrast of subsequent photographs in M REC mode highlight IMG ADJUST in the shooting menu and press the shutter button The following menu will appear lt BK IMGADJUST 0 STANDARD BRIGHTNESS BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST CONTRAST fel O Q SET gt SHUT T ER Brightness can be increased by highlighting BRIGHT NESS and pressing the shutter button The icon will appear in the shooting menu to show that this option has been selected and the view through the lens as shown in the color monitor when the selector dial is set to M REC will be digitally enhanced to make the image bright
76. ohibited The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited e Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproduc tions of securities issued by private companies shares bills checks gift certificates etc commuter passes or coupon tickets except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company Also do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government licenses issued by public agencies and private groups ID cards and tickets such as passes and meal coupons Other Cautions Overview Thank you for buying a Nikon COOLPIX 900 digital camera The COOLPIX 900 is a full featured digital camera with optical and digital zoom and a built in flash In automatic mode the camera s programmed autofocus autoexposure auto white balance and matrix metering allow for point and shoot photography that produces excellent results in a variety condi tions The menu driven manual mode offers a choice of meter ing methods exposure compensation and white balance pro grams in addition to a variety of digital effects Photographs taken in either mode can be played back instantly on the camera s color LCD monitor or the camera can be connected to a television for demonstration or playback to an audience The COOLPIX 900 can also be attached to a computer where your images
77. on a tripod the camera must be removed from the tripod before the batteries can be replaced PLAY Laan Turn the camera upside down and unlatch the battery chamber by pushing the button and sliding the cover away from the camera Then raise and open the lid Insert the batteries with the positive and negative poles aligned as shown in the label at the entry to the battery cham ber Use only 1 5V AA LR 6 batteries alkaline batteries are rec ommended but nickel cadmium nickel metal hydride and lithium batteries may also be used and be sure that all batteries are of the same type and model do not mix batteries of differ ent types or use new batteries together with old Avoid using old batteries as the battery indicator may not be able to display their level accurately Once the batteries have been replaced close the cover and slide it back until it latches Note The camera s clock calendar is powered by a separate rechargable battery When you put batteries in your camera for the first time or after a long period of storage wait a few hours for the clock battery to recharge before removing the main batteries Once the clock battery has charged removing the batteries will not affect the clock calendar Note Photographs stored on the flash memory card are not affected when the batteries are removed All manual mode set tings with the exceptions of the date and language will however be reset Fir
78. ounce flash photography Flash settings such as Auto Slow Synchro and Anytime Flash apply to both the external and built in flash units When the flash is fired the combined brightness of the external and built in flash units is controlled by the camera Instructions for attaching the optional SK E900 flash bracket and connecting external flash units may be found in the SK E900 instruction manual When the SK E900 is in place the following Nikon flash units available separately can be used SB 28 SB 26 SB 25 SB 24 SB 22S and SB 22 W caution The use of non Nikon flash units is not recom mended with the COOLPIX 900 Using non Nikon flash units may result in damage to the synchro flash circuitry in the camera or the external flash Once the external flash unit has been mounted on the flash bracket and the bracket s lead connected to the camera s synchro flash terminal you are ready to use the external flash for synchro flash photography Turn the flash unit on do not set the flash to stand by STBY as the flash may turn off unexpectedly and set the metering mode to TTL The inten sity of the light produced by the flash will be controlled by the camera s built in photocell Basic Photography Using the Flash 34 Focus Settings The COOLPIX 900 offers three focus settings autofocus infinity and macro close up At settings of Infinity and Macro Close Up the current focus sett
79. phs in memory pressing the zoom in switch when the last preview is selected or pressing the zoom out switch when the first preview is selected will cause the next three items in memory to be displayed Pressing the zoom in switch when the last item in memory is selected displays the first item in memory while pressing the zoom out switch when the first item in memory is selected displays the last item in memory First oldest item in memory Zoom out W lt Zoom in Last newest T A item in memory Once the desired photograph has been selected press the shutter button to view it at full size When displayed at full size photographs can be further enlarged by pressing the multiple selection button a8g An area in the center of the photograph half the length and breadth of the original will be enlarged to fill the monitor Press the multiple selection button a second time to view the photograph in its entirety To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor or the photograph currently highlighted in the thumbnail list press the delete button fj The following dialog will be displayed 4BK DELETE Ti DELETE 1 IMAGE N O SET gt SHUT T ER Playback Pressing the shutter button with YES highlighted causes the current photograph to be deleted Once the photograph has been erased from memory the following message will be displayed T DONE Note Once
80. r the camera strap power cord or video cable First Steps Basic Photography A REC 297 2 j Step 6 Compose a photograph Frame your subject in the viewfinder or the color LCD monitor Press the zoom in switch T A to magnify the subject so that only a portion of it fills the frame or use the zoom out switch W T to expand the field of view so that more of the subject is visible While the zoom switch is pressed an indicator show ing the amount of zoom is displayed in the color LCD monitor Wide angle Zoom indicator minimum zoom Telephoto maximum zoom Note Wait a moment for the camera to focus after zooming in or out At maximum zoom the subject can be further magnified by holding the zoom in switch down for two seconds If the color LCD monitor is on or the camera is connected to a television set the camera will enter digital zoom mode magnifying the subject digitally by two times note that unlike optical zoom digital zoom does not increase the amount of detail visible in the photograph details visible at maximum zoom are simply en larged producing a slightly grainy image While the camera is in digital zoom mode the zoom indicator and AF lamp will blink Digital zoom 2x magnification The focus point for autofocus operations is shown by the square in the center of the viewfinder C D First Steps Basic Photography A REC Role Note The field of view of the viewfind
81. r button The following menu will appear lt BK CONT MODE ISIS INGLE CONT I NUOUS VGA SEQUENCE SETSSHUTTER Highlight the desired drive setting and press the shutter button note that CONTINUOUS is not available when the camera is in VGA mode The chosen setting will be shown as an icon in the shooting menu When the drive setting is CONTINU OUS and the selector dial is set to M REC a F icon will appear in the control panel CARD At a setting of VGA SEQUENCE the F icon will appear in the control panel together with the image quality indicator NORMAL which will blink to show that the camera is in VGA mode The color LCD monitor if on and set to display camera settings will show WGA and NORMAL indicators So NORMAL Th At drive settings of CONTINUOUS and VGA SEQUENCE the flash will be set to Flash Cancel when the camera is in M REC mode Drive settings have no effect in A REC mode To exit the drive setting menu without changing the current drive setting highlight lt BK and press the shutter button to retum to the shooting menu or press the MENU button to restore the view through the lens Advanced Settings M REC Continuous Digital Motor Drive White Balance The COOLPIX 900 automatically adjusts white balance to suit current lighting conditions when the shutter release button is half pressed If desired a white balance program suited to specific light sour
82. r revealing any photographs highlight BK and press the shutter button note that the BK option is only available in the protect window when the first page of thumbnails is displayed Press the MENU button to retum to playback mode while leaving all photo graphs unchanged Hidden photographs are not displayed in slideshows or when photographs are played back Except in the hide image win dow hidden items are not assigned an item number indicating their position in memory Hidden photographs cannot be deleted using the DELETE SELECTED or DELETE ALL options nor can they be erased from memory by pressing the jj button while in playback mode Formatting the memory card will however permanently erase all hidden photographs Hidden items will also not be displayed in the protection win dow These images will also be hidden when the card is read by a computer equipped with a PC card drive see Connec tions below On computers running Windows or DOS such files will only be visible if the user chooses to display hidden files Playback Hiding Photographs Auto Off When the camera is operating on battery power the monitor turns off automatically if no action is performed for thirty sec onds if a slideshow Is in progress the monitor will remain on for thirty minutes This limit can be extended for ordinary playback To change the time until the monitor turns off auto matically highlight AUTO OFF in the playback menu
83. r the batteries are dead Check to see that the batteries have been installed correctly If this does not solve the problem insert new batteries and check the battery level as shown above Note that the camera will not display the battery level correctly if lithium NiCd or nickel hydride batteries are used if the batteries have been replaced with used batteries or if the batteries do not meet performance standards Note At low battery levels you may find that the camera will not record images under some settings There may also not be enough power to charge the flash in which case the flash will automatically be set to Off At critical levels the camera will not record a photograph when the shutter button is fully pressed First Steps Checking the Battery Level Choosing a Language for the Menus For the display of messages and menu items in its LCD monitor the COOLPIX 900 offers a choice of English French German and Japanese When you first turn your camera on you may find that the menus are in a language other than English To select a new language for the display turn the selector dial to M REC ePLAY Mprec ou Dic B Wait one or two seconds for the camera to start up The color LCD monitor should show the camera s current settings super imposed on the view through the lens Note If there is no card currently in the camera in place of the camera settings the monitor will show a message indicat
84. ries have been reinserted the clock battery will recharge in a few hours during which time the batteries should be left in the camera Basic Photography A REC The COOLPIX 900 offers a choice of two shooting modes automatic A REC and manual M REC In automatic mode the user can control flash settings image quality focus and optical zoom Exposure compensation metering method and white balance are all set automatically by the camera Manual mode allows the user to adjust all the above settings and to experiment with a variety of digital effects The present section provides a brief overview of how to use the camera in auto matic mode The settings available in automatic and manual modes are described in greater detail in the following chapters Step Remove the lens ca Remove the lens cap as shown below 2 Remove cap A Release latch Step 2 Turn the selector dial to A REC Select automatic mode by turning the selector dial to A REC W REC d Dec After a one to two second pause while the camera starts up current settings will be displayed in the control panel and color LCD monitor if not visible in the monitor settings can be displayed by pressing the MONITOR button until they appear AUTO amp J Q a i2 CARD lam NORMAL _ Note To save battery power the camera will automatically turn the color LCD monitor off if no operations are performed for thirty
85. s 280 x 960 pixels 3x zoom Nikkor aspherical glass lens containing nine multi coated elements in seven groups f 5 8mm 7 4mm with macro 35mm 135 format equivalent is 38mm 15mm F2 4 F3 6 wide angle and fish eye lens adapters sold separately can be attached 50cm 20 ce macro mode 8cm 50cm 3 20 at maximum angle continuous autofocus color LCD monitor on single autofocus color LCD monitor off contrast detect TTL autofocus with 945 step control normal forced macro Optical viewfinder real image zoom viewfinder with diopter adjustment Field of view approximately 85 Color LCD monitor 2 low temperature polysiliconTFT LCD display Pixel count 14 000 pixels Refresh rate 30 frames per second Field of view approximately 90 approximately 100 in playback mode Shutter combined mechanical and charge coupled electronic shutter Speed l 4 s9 SEC Aperture F2 4 F6 6 selected automatically Capture modes single shot continuous VGA sequence approximately two frames recorded per second in VGA sequence mode ISO 64 equivalent Exposure metering three mode TTL Modes sixty four element matrix center weighted spot Sensitivity Exposure Range continuous EV4 0 15 4 wide angle EV5 2 16 4 telephoto ISO 100 equivalent programmed autoexposure 2 0EV 2 0EV in increments of 0 5EV Control Compensation The color LCD monitor may contain a few p
86. seconds three minutes when menus are displayed Press the MONITOR button to turn the monitor back on if the monitor has not been turned off manually the monitor will come on when the shutter button is half pressed Note The camera may become warm during use but this does not indicate a malfunction First Steps Basic Photography A REC Step 3 Check the number of exposures remaining The control panel and color LCD monitor show the number of exposures remaining at the current image quality setting umber of exposures remaining When this number reaches zero an out of memory message will be displayed in the color LCD monitor see Troubleshoot ing below Before more photographs can be taken at the current image quality setting you will need to insert a new memory card or delete items already in memory see Connec tions and Deleting Photographs from Memory below It may be possible to record more photographs at a different image quality setting Note When more than 999 exposures remain the exposure count will show 999 Step 4 Check the camera s settings In automatic mode the user can adjust image quality flash and focus settings The default settings which produce the best results in most circumstances are autofocus automatic flash and an image quality of normal Flash auto ay Oma i Image quality normal Under these settings the camera w
87. settings also shows the view through the lens The color LCD monitor is also used to play back images when the selector dial is set to PLAY 2 S 4 5 1 o VA als OO 6 m Oma 988 0 9 10 12 11 1 Image quality 2 Focus setting 3 Self timer 4 Digital motor drive 5 Flash mode 6 Red eye reduction indicator 7 Number of exposures remaining at current image quality setting 8 Metering mode 9 Exposure compensation 10 Data transfer icon 11 Memory card indicator 12 Battery indicator Note The brightness and contrast of the control panel display will vary with temperature and age After six to seven years of normal use the display may become difficult to read In this case you may wish to have a replacement installed by your local Nikon representative please note that there is a charge for replacement Parts and Accessories The Control Panel and Color Monitor The color LCD monitor shows the view through the camera s lens adjusted for such settings as white balance exposure and digital zoom The MONITOR button below the monitor controls whether camera settings will be shown superimposed on the image from the lens and can also be used to turn the monitor off increasing battery life In manual M REC and playback PLAY modes pressing the MENU button causes the settings menus for the current mode to be displayed The zoom out W W and zoom in T A buttons
88. sh Cancel and center weighted metering is used These settings cannot be changed while this option is in effect and the selector dial is set to M REC during which time a qe icon will be shown in the color LCD monitor WIDEADAPTER When this option is selected camera settings are set to the values most appropriate for using the wide angle lens adapter sold separately zoom is set to the widest possible angle and the flash is set to Flash Cancel These settings cannot be changed while this option is in effect and the selector dial is set to M REC during which time a qq icon will be shown in the color LCD monitor Advanced Settings M REC Extra Functions AE LOCK Autoexposure Lock Autoexposure lock is used to make a series of photographs with consistent exposure and white balance as for example when making a sequence of photographs that will later used in creating a 360 degree panorama If autoexposure lock is used the autoexposure shutter speed and aperture and white balance settings for the first photograph in the series will be used for all subsequent photographs allowing the photographs to be joined seamlessly into a single image To take a series of photographs using autoexposure lock select AE LOCK in the extra functions menu as described below and tum the selector dial to M REC Compose the first photograph in the series and press the shutter button all the way down to record the image Autoexposure and white
89. st Steps Putting Batteries in Your Camera Using the AC Adapter An AC adapter is available separately for the COOLPIX 900 When connecting the AC adapter first make sure that the camera is off Plug the power cable into the AC adapter Then open the door which covers the DC IN and VIDEO OUT connectors and insert the power Jack into the connector la beled DC IN The shape of the power cable depends on the country of purchase Plug the power cable into a power outlet You are now ready to tum the camera on A Caution Use only the cable provided with your EH 30 Depending on the country of purchase the cable provided will be rated for power sources of 100 1 20V or 220 240V Be sure to use a power source appropriate to the cable provided in your country or region Using another cable or incorrect voltage could result in fire or electric shock When operating the camera with the AC adapter take care that the camera does not accidentally become unplugged Do not carry the camera from one place to another while it is connected to the adapter A Caution The adapter is for indoor use only Use batteries when operating the camera out of doors When leaving the camera unattended unplug the power cord from the outlet then unplug the adapter from the camera and remove the power cable from the adapter Unplug the power cord by pulling by the plug not by tugging on the cable Pulling on the cable rather than the plug could dam
90. taking your first photographs and playing them back Basic Photography Reference explains basic image quality focus and flash settings while Advanced Settings describes the more advanced settings available when the selector dial is set to M REC The Play back chapter details the camera s playback function which allows you to view and delete the photographs stored in memory Information on connecting your camera to a computer or television set may be found in Connections The final sections Caring for Your Camera and Troubleshooting describe how to take care of your COOLPIX 900 and what to do when things go wrong Please read all instructions carefully to ensure that you get the most from your camera SS Note The illustrations in this manual are composites Photo graphs taken with the COOLPIX 900 may differ from those shown here Note The illustrations in this manual show the color LCD moni tor used in the NTSC compatible model of the COOLPIX 900 Owing to differences in video standards the PAL compatible model will display items in positions slightly different from those shown here Overview i e Parts and Accessories This chapter identifies the parts of the COOLPIX 900 and lists the items packaged with your camera or available separately as options What s in this Package Purchasers of the COOLPIX 900 should find that the package contains all the items listed below Shoul
91. teries of different types or use old batteries together with new Do not attempt to recharge short or disassemble the batteries Do not expose the batteries to flame or to excessive heat or moisture Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged To avoid damage to the camera be sure to remove the batteries when no charge remains When the camera is used continuously for a long time on battery power the batteries may become hot Due caution should be observed when removing the batteries Use appropriate cables When connecting cables to the serial and video jacks be sure to use only the cables provided for the purpose Observe proper precautions when using the AC adapter An AC adapter for the COOLPIX 900 is available for separate purchase Improper use of this adapter could result in fire or electric shock Observe the following precautions when using the AC adapter with your camera Use only the adapter and cable sold for the COOLPIX 900 in your region Using any other adapter or cable could result in fire or electric shock Be sure to use a voltage appropriate to the cable provided with your adaptor Depending on the country of purchase the cable provided will be rated for 100 120V or 220 240 Safety Precautions The adapter is for indoor use only Use batteries when operating your COOLPIX 900 out of doors Be careful not to damage the power cord s protective insulation Do not cut or abrade the cord
92. the image when the subject is poorly lit when both distant and nearby objects are at the focus point or when the subject is moving rapidly If the camera is unable to determine the distance to the subject the autofocus lamp will flash In this case you should focus on a new subject at the same distance as the original subject and half press the shutter release button then check to be sure that the autofocus lamp is glowing steadily With the shutter release button held half way down return the camera to its original position and press the button the rest of the way down Note When the monitor is on the camera will record a photo graph even when it is unable to determine the distance to the subject Check the monitor to be sure that the camera is in focus before pressing the shutter release button all the way down If the red flash lamp next to the viewfinder blinks when the shutter is half pressed the flash is charging and you will need to wait for a few seconds before pressing the shutter button all the way down to record a photograph First Steps Basic Photography A REC Step 8 Take a photograph To take a photograph press the shutter release button all the way down The autofocus lamp will flash rapidly and an hourglass icon amp will be displayed in the color LCD monitor while the photo graph is being recorded to the compact flash memory card Once the process of recording the photograph to memory
93. the way down Objects at the original focus distance will remain in focus but other objects may not be in focus depending on the relative distance to the original focus point Basic Photography Focus Settings 2365 Using the Self Timer The COOLPIX 900 is equipped with a ten second automatic timer that allows photographers to appear in their own photo graphs To select this self timer first turn the selector dial to A REC or M REC and then press the a amp 8 button until the self timer indicator X appears in the control panel An identical indicator will also appear in the color LCD monitor if it is on and has been set to display camera settings NORMAL X ee Oma 7 Note The flash will automatically be set to Red Eye Reduction when the self timer is selected To take a photograph using the self timer first fix the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable surface After framing a photograph using the zoom switch half press the shutter release button and check the flash and autofocus lamps to confirm that the camera is able to focus and that the flash has charged if needed The LCD monitor can be used to check autofocus adjustment if desired Pressing the shutter button all the way down activates the timer Nine seconds after the timer has started the red eye reduction pre flash on the front of the camera will begin to blink one second later the shutter and if necessary the flash
94. until at least one image has been more If the message persists con recorded on the card but the menus tact your retailer or Nikon represen can still be used and the camera will tative for servicing function normally in M REC and A REC modes This error appears when all photo graphs on the memory card have ALL IMAGES been hidden using HIDE IMAGE ARE HIDDEN and the selector 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 Playback Hiding Photographs A computer has overwritten a pho tograph on the flash memory card FILE CONTAINS and the file can no longer be dis NO IMAGE DATA played by the camera in playback mode Delete the photograph as described in Playback or reformat the card see Advanced Settings Formatting Memory Cards after backing up all photographs you would like to keep Troubleshooting Error Messages eye Specifications Type Recording modes Image sensor Pixel count Image size Lens Range Focus modes Autofocus Modes digital camera automatic A REC custom M REC offers monochrome mode and allows manual adjustments to white balance metering exposure compensation brightness and contrast high density CCD effective pixel count 1 25 million pixels 1 290 x 966 pixels total pixel count 1 3 million pixels 1 300 x 034 pixel
95. y part of the camera Storage Store your camera in a dry well ventilated environment away from electronic equipment such as televisions or radios which produce strong magnetic fields Do not store your camera where the temperature exceeds 50 C 122 F or goes below 10 C 14 F or where the humidity exceeds 60 If you are not going to use the camera for a long period of time remove the batteries before putting the camera away Store the camera with the lens in its original position i e with the lens adjacent to the control panel as shown below RI como QUALITY sf 2 Caring for Your Camera ame Troubleshooting If you should notice any problems with your COOLPIX 900 check the list below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative General Problems Nothing shows in the control panel Checklist e ls the selector dial set to OFF Turn the selector dial to A REC M REC or PLAY e Are the batteries correctly inserted and the battery cover closed The camera will not operate if the batteries are not inserted in the correct direction or if the battery cover is not fully closed Insert the batteries as described in Putting Batteries in Your Camera e Is the AC adapter properly connected If you are using the camera with the AC adapter be sure the a

Nikon COOLPIX 900 digital camera Reference Manual

Contents

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents